Zhen Muyao, who had been watching the show leisurely, now calmed down and behaved more properly. She was not the kind of person who disregarded human life, but she did not have a good impression of Xia Bihe. It was not her fault that she was bullied, but she was a coward who could only endure it and never resisted, which made Zhen Muyao look down on her particularly. She risked her life to make a fuss. With her grandfather around, how could she continue to live like this
However, she had similar ideas to Wen Renying and didn't want to give a bad impression to Sister Xuan, whom she had just met.
Xia Bihe is big and Xiaocao is strong too, so it is quite easy for them to help her up.
The weather this year was a bit changeable. The temperature rose a little, but dropped again after two days. Xia Bihe was half wet and her skin was cold. "Seventh sister, go find someone. Miss Xia needs to change clothes as soon as possible. If possible, it would be best to take a hot bath." Obviously, Xiaocao didn't have any hope for these people at the scene.
"Oh, oh, I'll go right away." Wen Renying felt a little panicked when she touched Xia Bihe's skin, worried that someone might die. More importantly, Xia Bihe looked unwell, with dull eyes and a lifeless look. She didn't move at all from beginning to end. If it weren't for her breathing and the movement of her body, one would have thought...
Zhen Muyao came over, heard the words, and turned back, "Where are the other members of the Xia family? Are they all dead?" This was not polite at all. If it were someone else, they would definitely offend the Xia family. As for Zhen Muyao, he couldn't do anything to her even if she offended the family.
Xia Bihe was definitely not the only younger generation of the Xia family who came to visit the Pingjin Marquis's Mansion. In fact, there was not only her stepmother's sister, but also her cousins and even her half-sisters. Except for her stepmother's sister, the purposes of the others were similar. They had all reached an age and needed to meet someone. Banquets like the one for the Pingjin Marquis' fiftieth birthday were not common. Not only the Xia family, but other families with young men and women of the right age had similar ideas. They did not necessarily come for a "blind date". They just wanted to know each other better since they had nothing to do. Maybe it would work out.
If it were not for this situation, which mistress would bring her concubine's daughter to a place like the Marquis' Mansion
However, this kind of thing was actually the most painful thing for Xia Bihe. In fact, she was over the age limit and would be seventeen in half a year. Marriage had always been a big problem, or rather, it was her stepmother who created problems for her. Sometimes she even thought that as long as she could leave that home, she would marry anyone from any social class. But her background did not allow it, and her grandfather did not allow it. Well, then she would find a man from a similar family background but who was actually a mess inside. Even so, she was still not allowed. Her stepmother found all kinds of excuses and tried every means to stop her, and then put the blame on her, saying that it was she who was picky and deliberately ruined the marriage, making everyone dislike her and hate her. Not to mention proposing to marry her, they got a headache when they mentioned her and stayed away from her.
Her stepmother brought her out again and again, where she was laughed at, ridiculed, and bullied in various ways. Yet her stepmother still acted like a kind mother who was worried about her marriage.
She couldn't say no, couldn't refuse, because the sisters behind her were all engaged, and she was standing in the way, delaying them. If she refused, they would eat her alive.
Didn't they know about her departure? No, they just didn't care, and never paid any attention, especially because her stepmother's actions were condoned by her grandmother. What did she do wrong? Why did they treat her like this
What do you mean it’s all debt owed by her mother
She was in pain and despair. She couldn't hold on any longer and couldn't live anymore!
The Xia family didn't want to pay attention, but that was impossible. If they didn't care about the life and death of their own family, then they would have no reputation. So two or three girls came out reluctantly, and pushed one of the maids out, "Can't you see that your master is not good? Hurry up and go over."
The maid's movements were quite fast. She came closer with obvious disdain in her eyes, "Miss, what are you doing? Are you causing trouble again? Don't say that it was Miss Ming who bullied you. Why would Miss Ming bully you for no reason?" Her tone revealed helplessness towards her trouble-making master.
"What did you say? Say it again?" Xiaocao's tone was light, but the look in her eyes looked like she wanted to kill someone.
The maid was about to repeat it, but when she met Xiaocao's eyes, she was so frightened that she took a step back.
This was not over yet. The next moment, a slap landed on the face. Zhen Muyao's eyes were sharp. "Don't say that your master didn't do anything. Even if she did something, you, as a maid, should stand on her side unconditionally. Who gave you the courage to say such a thing?" This kind of bastard who bullies his master will be beaten to death in her hands without any mercy.
"Miss Zhen Liu, what you said is true. We in the Ming family cannot raise servants who indulge their masters and do not guide them in a good direction." A girl from the Xia family frowned and said, "What's the big deal about hitting someone from our Xia family at will?"
Zhen Muyao sneered, "Are you preaching to me?"
The girl from the Xia family froze in silence, "I dare not."
"If you don't dare, shut up. No one will talk to you. But a maid who doesn't know her duty will be beaten. What do you think of it?"
The girl from the Xia family blushed, but she was angry but could not say anything.
Facing the furious Zhen Muyao, even the Ninth Prince remained silent. If Zhen Muyao was irritated, she could go directly to Emperor Xuanren, who liked Zhen Muyao very much. Even though she was his own son, Emperor Xuanren usually stood on Zhen Muyao's side. According to him, as a prince, he should be magnanimous. And what's wrong with a grown man arguing with a girl? Muyao was not an unreasonable girl. You must have done something.
Although Zhen Muyao looks "arrogant and domineering", she actually knows how to measure things against her will and never goes overboard. She is usually not the one who takes the initiative to cause trouble, so even if she is wrong it is not her fault. If she is right, then she will be even more justified.
Xiaocao didn't have time to listen to other people's arguing and wanted to help Xia Bihe up. This time, Xia Bihe cooperated and stood up. She looked at Xiaocao, and there was finally some emotion in her dead eyes, "Thank you." As the saying goes, the warmth and fickleness of human nature, she has forgotten what "warmth" feels like. After all, that was when she was very young and her mother was still alive, so she could feel it. Now she really can't remember it, so every little bit of warmth is precious to her.
However, this is far from enough. However, it is not bad to have this little bit, at least...
Xiao Cao knew that she was not in a good state, and her expression was gentle. She was about to comfort her and persuade her to change her clothes earlier. Xia Bihe gently brushed Xiao Cao's hand away and smiled, "I'm fine."
Then, Xia Bihe suddenly rushed towards the guardrail of the bridge and bumped into it!
Xiaocao's pupils contracted violently, "Don't—" He tried to grab her as quickly as possible, but he was totally unprepared and caught off guard. His reaction was still a little slow, and his fingertips touched the fabric of the clothes, and just brushed past it, and he failed to grab her.
Bang-
It wasn't a very loud sound, and people at a distance could not hear it at all. However, the effect it caused was like an earthquake, which made almost everyone's mind go blank. The screams came out two beats late.
There were so many people surrounding Ming Zeyue that Xia Bihe was separated from the bridge railing. At some point, even the maid closest to Ming Zeyue was at least three steps away.
Xiao Cao's eyes were bloodshot, and he held Xia Bihe to prevent her from falling to the ground, but the pain in his heart still rose sharply to twelve points. He staggered and fell to the ground with Xia Bihe. He had no idea how it felt to be pressed down by a big guy, and hurriedly pressed a handkerchief to Xia Bihe's bleeding forehead.
The guardrail was carved out of hard stone, and there was a shape of a auspicious beast on the top. Xia Bihe was determined to die, and she crashed into it without any hesitation, leaving a big hole on her forehead.
The blood could not be contained at all, and the handkerchief soon became wet, flowing down her face, looking extremely horrifying. She had already fainted, and Xiaocao had no way to make a more accurate judgment based on her reaction.
Normally, even if the forehead is hit with great force, there will be no danger to life. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of intracranial hemorrhage or bone fracture, which are very dangerous.
"What are you still standing there for? Help me now!"
The frightened people finally came to their senses, and even the Ninth Prince hurried forward to help, but before he touched Xia Bihe's body, he paused and finally retracted his hand.
Zhen Muyao pushed him away, and the Ninth Prince took two steps back.
Wen Renying did not leave immediately because Zhen Muyao asked her to do so. Now she did not know what to do so she just lent a hand to help others. Xia Bihe was heavy to begin with and if she was unconscious and did not use any strength, it would only be more difficult to help her up.
I finally stood up, but it was not easy to walk with support.
"I'll carry her on my back. You guys hold her wound tight and don't let go."
"Fourth sister, is this okay?" Wen Renying looked at her fourth sister's body, which was as slender as Xia Bihe's. She was worried that her fourth sister would be crushed.
"Stop talking nonsense." Xiao Cao didn't show any warmth at all at this moment.
Wen Renying thought too much. The pampered girl was so weak that she couldn't even tie a chicken. Xiaocao was different. It was not a problem for her to carry more than 200 kilograms in a short period of time. It was just that Xia Bihe's legs were thick, so it was not easy to wrap them around her.
"Hold her steady, don't shake, especially her head." Don't let anything happen if it's actually fine and then gets hurt by shaking, that would be troublesome.
The group hurried to the nearest yard.
The others did not stay any longer and left one after another regardless of their reasons.
Ming Zeyue was the only one who was at a loss, and she stayed there, as if she was frightened and stupid. In her mind, she kept repeating two words: It's over. Pushing someone into the water and being caught by others was already a big mistake that could not be shirked. Now that Xia Bihe had committed suicide by hitting the pillar, even if she hadn't grabbed her and hit her, it would still be considered that she had forced her to do it.
The Ninth Prince had intended to cancel the engagement in the first place, and now it seems even more legitimate. It was fine before, but now that things have become so serious, the Emperor is likely to intervene. She will be branded as someone who forced someone to death, so she is naturally not qualified to become a royal wife.
And if a girl whose marriage was broken off by the royal family and whose reputation was ruined, could she still find a good marriage partner? Would she live a secluded life, or leave the imperial city and be married off to an unknown place
The more Ming Zeyue thought about it, the more frightened she became, and the panic in her heart spread endlessly.
She looked up unintentionally, but met Li Ruoshui's gaze. Resentment surged in her, and she subconsciously wanted to shirk responsibility, so she rushed towards Li Ruoshui regardless of everything, "It's all your fault, it's all your fault, bitch, it's all your fault, you made me like this, I want you to die miserably-"
In the eyes of others, the frightened Li Ruoshui was just about to turn around and leave with the help of her maid, but Ming Zeyue rushed over like a mad woman. There were only a few male guests who came, and almost all of them were Li Ruoshui's protectors. They all subconsciously protected Li Ruoshui, so Ming Zeyue was directly thrown to the ground. "Mad man—"
After this commotion, Li Ruoshui seemed to be even more frightened, and her face turned pale. Facing the man who was protecting her, she was as weak as if she were facing a flood or a beast. "I know you all only value my poems, but please don't get close to me, so as not to cause misunderstandings. If I meet a woman like Miss Ming again, how can I deal with it? Should I not pick up a pen in the future, and stop writing poems, so as not to cause trouble?"
The tears finally fell uncontrollably, her beautiful eyes were filled with endless pain, preventing her from displaying her talent, from writing freely, from expressing her strong feelings, and it was like the end of her life.
"Ruoshui, it's not your fault..."
"Don't come near me, please, don't come near me, I can't bear it, I can't bear it... My sisters all distance themselves from me, are you asking all women to reject me?" He grabbed the maid's arm, his fingertips turned slightly white, his eyes were filled with loneliness and helplessness, he staggered around, just wanting to leave as quickly as possible.
Looking at her back, my heart ached.
On one side, there is love between young men, and on the other side, there is life at stake.
Originally, it was a place for guests to take a temporary rest, go to the toilet, or change clothes. They carefully put the person down in the room. Xia Bihe's whole face was covered in blood, and her clothes were wet with blood. It felt like she was soaked in blood, which made people feel very nervous.
Xiaocao also had a lot of blood on her body, but she didn't care at all. She hurriedly asked the maid to take off her wet clothes and stuffed her into the quilt, and then prepared a few hot water bottles and hot water, and asked her maid to get her medicine box from the carriage. - Because of the old concubine's matter, she took the medicine box with her when she went out, just in case.
Xiaocao tried to stop Xia Bihe's bleeding, however, he discovered that there was something wrong with Xia Bihe's body and it was difficult to stop the bleeding, so he directly used silver needles to slow down her blood circulation, causing her body temperature to become even lower.
His face was as pale as paper, and anyone who saw it would feel terrible and panic-stricken.