Located in the southern region, Jingnan County has abundant water resources. Despite Luo Chen's weak body, he had the opportunity to learn how to swim as he grew up in the Sheng Mansion, surrounded by his four lively male cousins. However, his swimming skills, of course, were not good.
Immersed in the cold early spring lake water, Luo Chen felt a sense of despair and powerlessness, unable to stop his body from sinking.
Feeling the unexpected push, Luo Chen instinctively opened his eyes. Through the misty veil of water, he saw the young girl's porcelain-white face, her features slightly blurred.
Luo Chen attempted to speak, but as he opened his mouth, he inadvertently swallowed a mouthful of water, causing him to choke and cough uncontrollably. Hongdou swiftly pulled him out of the water, but he was already extremely weak, coughing alarmingly.
Soon after, Luo Sheng and Sheng Jia Lan were also rescued from the lake. A long-faced older maid came to Luo Sheng's aid while Sheng Sanlang hurriedly brought Sheng Jia Lan ashore. As he ensured that she was fine, he immediately handed her over to the maids.
He ordered the servants around the lake: "Hurry up! Take Erguniang and Miss Luo back to their room to change clothes and summon the doctor to check on Luo Chen!"
After saying this, he bent down and picked up Luo Chen, who was coughing continuously, and ran in a blink of an eye. The news that Luo Sheng and Sheng Jia Lan fell into the water quickly spread throughout the Sheng mansion.
A maid wearing green coat walked into Sheng Jia Yu's boudoir quickly, and said anxiously: "Daguniang, Erguniang and Miss Luo fell into the lake!"
Sheng Jia Yu was boringly embroidering because Sheng Jia Lan couldn’t accompany her to visit the rouge shop today, she threw the embroidery frame away and stood up: "Where are they now?"
The maid replied: "The two Misses were called to Funing Hall by the old lady after changing their clothes—" Sheng Jia Yu didn't care to hear the rest of the news and rushed to Funing Hall while lifting the corner of her skirt.
In the courtyard of Funing Hall, Sheng Dalang and the three others had arrived ahead of Sheng Jia Yu. They were standing beside the orange tree, talking in a low voice.
"When I heard that Ermei[1] and Luo Sheng had fallen into the lake, I was completely terrified. Seeing that Biaodi[2] had already jumped to save Luo biaomei, I quickly rescued Ermei." Sheng Sanlang recounted, his expression filled with concern as he recalled the intense moment.
Sheng Erlang frowned: "So, when you arrived, Ermei and Luo biaomei were still in the lake?" "Yes," Sheng Sanlang confirmed. Sheng Erlang glanced toward the entrance of Funing Hall and sneered, "Ermei is truly unlucky," his tone carrying a hint of contempt.
Confused by his brother's words, Sheng Sanlang asked, "Erge, what do you mean by that?" Sheng Dalang, on the side, suddenly interjected, "Erdi[3], Ermei and Luo biaomei are currently being questioned by Zumu. The full details of the incident are yet to be clarified, so don't speak thoughtlessly."
Sheng Erlang's lips curled into a sly smile as he retorted, "Well, let's see if I'm just talking nonsense." At that moment, Sheng Sanlang finally understood the situation and cautiously asked, "Erge, are you suggesting that Luo Sheng deliberately pushed Ermei into the water?"
Sheng Erlang scoffed and knocked Sheng Sanlang on the head with a folding fan. He growled, "Why are you so dense? Do you have to say it out loud? Let me ask you this: If Luo Chen hadn't rescued Luo Sheng, between Ermei and Luo Sheng, who would you save first?"
Caught off guard by the question, Sheng Sanlang faltered. Sheng Erlang's question piqued Sheng Dalang's and Sheng Silang's curiosity, and all three of them fixed their gaze on Sheng Sanlang, eagerly waiting for his answer.
[1] Sheng Jia Lan
[2] Younger cousin: Luo Chen
[3] Sheng Erlang
Located in the southern region, Jingnan County has abundant water resources. Despite Luo Chen's weak body, he had the opportunity to learn how to swim as he grew up in the Sheng Mansion, surrounded by his four lively male cousins. However, his swimming skills, of course, were not good.
Immersed in the cold early spring lake water, Luo Chen felt a sense of despair and powerlessness, unable to stop his body from sinking.
Feeling the unexpected push, Luo Chen instinctively opened his eyes. Through the misty veil of water, he saw the young girl's porcelain-white face, her features slightly blurred.
Luo Chen attempted to speak, but as he opened his mouth, he inadvertently swallowed a mouthful of water, causing him to choke and cough uncontrollably. Hongdou swiftly pulled him out of the water, but he was already extremely weak, coughing alarmingly.
Soon after, Luo Sheng and Sheng Jia Lan were also rescued from the lake. A long-faced older maid came to Luo Sheng's aid while Sheng Sanlang hurriedly brought Sheng Jia Lan ashore. As he ensured that she was fine, he immediately handed her over to the maids.
He ordered the servants around the lake: "Hurry up! Take Erguniang and Miss Luo back to their room to change clothes and summon the doctor to check on Luo Chen!"
After saying this, he bent down and picked up Luo Chen, who was coughing continuously, and ran in a blink of an eye. The news that Luo Sheng and Sheng Jia Lan fell into the water quickly spread throughout the Sheng mansion.
A maid wearing green coat walked into Sheng Jia Yu's boudoir quickly, and said anxiously: "Daguniang, Erguniang and Miss Luo fell into the lake!"
Sheng Jia Yu was boringly embroidering because Sheng Jia Lan couldn’t accompany her to visit the rouge shop today, she threw the embroidery frame away and stood up: "Where are they now?"
The maid replied: "The two Misses were called to Funing Hall by the old lady after changing their clothes—" Sheng Jia Yu didn't care to hear the rest of the news and rushed to Funing Hall while lifting the corner of her skirt.
In the courtyard of Funing Hall, Sheng Dalang and the three others had arrived ahead of Sheng Jia Yu. They were standing beside the orange tree, talking in a low voice.
"When I heard that Ermei[1] and Luo Sheng had fallen into the lake, I was completely terrified. Seeing that Biaodi[2] had already jumped to save Luo biaomei, I quickly rescued Ermei." Sheng Sanlang recounted, his expression filled with concern as he recalled the intense moment.
Sheng Erlang frowned: "So, when you arrived, Ermei and Luo biaomei were still in the lake?" "Yes," Sheng Sanlang confirmed. Sheng Erlang glanced toward the entrance of Funing Hall and sneered, "Ermei is truly unlucky," his tone carrying a hint of contempt.
Confused by his brother's words, Sheng Sanlang asked, "Erge, what do you mean by that?" Sheng Dalang, on the side, suddenly interjected, "Erdi[3], Ermei and Luo biaomei are currently being questioned by Zumu. The full details of the incident are yet to be clarified, so don't speak thoughtlessly."
Sheng Erlang's lips curled into a sly smile as he retorted, "Well, let's see if I'm just talking nonsense." At that moment, Sheng Sanlang finally understood the situation and cautiously asked, "Erge, are you suggesting that Luo Sheng deliberately pushed Ermei into the water?"
Sheng Erlang scoffed and knocked Sheng Sanlang on the head with a folding fan. He growled, "Why are you so dense? Do you have to say it out loud? Let me ask you this: If Luo Chen hadn't rescued Luo Sheng, between Ermei and Luo Sheng, who would you save first?"
Caught off guard by the question, Sheng Sanlang faltered. Sheng Erlang's question piqued Sheng Dalang's and Sheng Silang's curiosity, and all three of them fixed their gaze on Sheng Sanlang, eagerly waiting for his answer.
[1] Sheng Jia Lan
[2] Younger cousin: Luo Chen
[3] Sheng Erlang
