Chapter 5, An Unexpected Rescue Sparks the Heart (I)

She must not let her elder brother and mother know that she had sneaked out of the house and had a feud with the Prince of Yan, so Jinxi could only force a smile and swallow her blood. She wiped her tears, opened the door, and glanced around. Seeing that no one was present, she quietly walked to the edge of the pool, dipped a silk handkerchief in the cool water, and applied it to her face, hoping to quickly diminish the marks left by the slap.

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"Jinxu! My Jinxu!" Madam Xu exclaimed with overwhelming joy, "Where is the medicine? The young lady has awakened, hurry and inform the eldest son!"

She initially thought that the pond in the residence was not deep, but upon falling in, she realized it was filled with lotus flowers and the bottom was entirely mud. Her feet suddenly sank deep into the soft mud at the bottom of the pond, rendering her unable to exert any strength, and the water quickly rose to the top of her head. She could not swim, and in her heart, she silently lamented, calling for help. After shouting a few times, she had already swallowed several large mouthfuls of water. Jinxi became increasingly panicked, frantically splashing about, and the last thought that flashed through her mind was to seek revenge on Zhu Di. Although she fainted from choking, she possessed martial arts skills, and a breath of energy from her dantian still protected her heart meridian. By the time the attendants pulled Jinxi out of the water, she was already gasping for breath, and it took her a while to gradually regain consciousness after fainting for a considerable time.

Miss! Zhenbei, upon stepping out of the room, saw Jinxu sitting alone by the pool from a distance and called out to her.

It seems that elder brother holds an important position in the heart of His Highness the Crown Prince, Jinxi congratulates elder brother. A faint unease suddenly arose in her heart, and Jinxi forced a smile.

Not long after Zhu Shouqian left, Zhen Bei entered with two attendants carrying a large pile of gifts

What?

Jinxi did not want to tell him the truth, and said lightly: "It's nothing much. Isn't His Highness the Prince of Yan indebted to me for a wish? I ask him not to make things difficult for the father and daughter of Xiulan. Just give them some silver and let them live their own lives. I can't swim; I accidentally fell into the pool and choked on a few mouthfuls of water."

You forgot, you asked that father and daughter to come to the Wang residence to find me. I heard them say that you had a dispute with the Yan Wang on the street. I was so anxious that I rushed out of the gate and saw Li Jinglong waiting at the entrance, saying he wanted to find you for a spring outing. By the time we arrived, there was not a single shadow left. I said, Aunt, what on earth is going on? How could you fall into the pond and catch a cold? What part of this is an act?

This is the holy remedy for healing! It invigorates the blood and dispels stasis. How did he know you would fall ill and even injure your face?

As soon as Xu Huizu left, Zhu Shouqian dismissed the maidservants in the room, saying: "Wait outside, I am speaking with my cousin."

Jinxi, feeling completely exhausted, pointed at the pile of gifts and said to Zhenbei: "Take them all, they are all yours."

Why is Li Jinglong so eager to see her? Jinxi's mind conjured up the image of Li Jinglong. Dressed in flamboyant attire, with a carefree demeanor, he was said to be a notorious libertine in Nanjing, with the famous courtesans of Qinhuai comparing him to Liu Yong. Why is he so interested in her?

Zhenbei's eyes brightened, her cheeks flushed, and she softly said: "Thank you, young master, thank you, miss"

Miss! The voice of Zhenbei came from outside the door. Madam Xu nodded, and the maid lifted the curtain. Zhenbei walked in with red eyes, and as soon as she opened her mouth, she started to wipe her tears.

Zhu Shouqian did not believe it at all. He carefully observed the faint red marks on Jinxi's face and suddenly took out a jade bottle from his bosom: "Nothing? Why would the Prince of Yan send someone to deliver this?"

Jinxi quickly interrupted her: "Who sent this? Such a heavy gift? Is it from my elder brother or the young master from the maternal side?"

Jinxi was taken aback, recalling her elder brother's words from that night in the ancestral hall, and even she, no matter how foolish, understood. She lazily turned her head and said, "Elder brother, you have gone to great lengths, but I haven't been feeling well these past few days and cannot eat those pastries. Zhenbei, I gift them to you."

Jin Xi's anger surged again as she said, "Return this and do not take his."

You are eager to send people away, what do you want to ask

Jinxi opened her eyes to see her mother with swollen, red eyes from crying. As she moved, pain coursed through her entire body. She realized that she had most likely caught a cold. Misfortunes never come alone, Jinxi said with a bitter smile: "Mother! I am fine."

Jinxi suddenly sat up, disregarding her aching body, and asked, "Your Highness the Crown Prince? Why?"

Xu Huizu glanced at Jinxi and sighed with a hint of helplessness: "Just sitting by the pool can lead to falling in; you should not go out anymore." With this light remark, he imposed house arrest on Jinxi

Jinxi thought that there would be no further events, and on this day, while tending to the orchids in the residence, she saw Zhenbei rushing in like the wind, shouting: "Miss, the Crown Prince has come to the residence!"

Madam Xu was overjoyed to see her daughter awake, willing to fetch the moon from the water for her, but sighed and gave up on that thought. She held Jinxi's hand, unable to contain her sorrow: "If anything were to happen to you, how would I explain it to your father?! It's good that nothing is wrong. By the way, your cousin Xuanqian has arrived. Zhenzhu, go inform Young Master Biao that the young lady has woken up."

If it were in the past, Jinxi would have undoubtedly felt extremely distressed. Now, thinking about the fact that she can climb over the wall and leave the residence, she softly replied: "I understand, elder brother, sorry to have worried you."

Everyone knows that His Highness the Crown Prince has married Chang Yuchun's daughter as his primary consort, and he also has a favored secondary consort, Lady Lü. Is it possible that my brother still wishes to enter the palace to vie for favor? This is what he calls prioritizing family, yet he also claims he is about to reach the age of marriage? Jinxi grew increasingly angry as she thought about it, so she simply got out of bed and began to cultivate her skills. As long as she has martial arts, if that doesn't work, she can return to the mountain to find her master and live freely.

Zhu Di! Jin Xi was so furious that she gritted her teeth. She rubbed her face vigorously, but half of it remained swollen and red. How would she explain this to Zhen Bei later? She was both angry and annoyed, cursing Zhu Di while wiping her tears.

Ah! Someone! Miss! Help!" Zhenbei, terrified, ran towards the edge of the pool, her face pale as she shouted.

Xu Huizu walked into the room and said with a smile: "Good sister, do not let down the Crown Prince's intentions"

Jinxi is puzzled: "What should I do?"

Jin Xi silently practiced her internal energy, yet her body still ached. Considering that martial artists are also susceptible to illness, she decided to stop and lay in bed to recuperate

Before long, elder brother Xu Huizu and Zhu Shouqian entered the room simultaneously

Xu Huizu felt a stir in his heart, instructed Jinxi to rest well, and then got up and left

Zhenbei smiled mysteriously and, leaning close to Jinxi's ear, said cheerfully: "It's not that, it's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

What is this

The prince's gifts are delivered every day, which makes Jinxi feel annoyed, so she rewards the珍贝 and the servants in the mansion. This displeases Xu Huizu, who is seeing Jinxi throw a tantrum for the first time since her return to the mansion. Considering her illness and her young age, he refrains from saying anything.

"Exactly, exactly," Zhu Shouqian then remembered that he could use this trick and broke into a smile.

I am tired. Jinxi pulled the quilt over her head, feeling suffocated.

"Your Highness, I have heard that you are unwell, and I have hurriedly instructed someone to prepare these gifts to send to you, hoping for your swift recovery." Xu Huizu appeared at the entrance of the embroidery building, smiling as he responded

Jinxi had a falling out with the Prince of Yan on the street and was even slapped in the face. She lost all desire to continue having fun and, holding back her anger, turned around and returned to the residence. Climbing over the courtyard wall, she quietly went back to her room. Looking into the mirror, she saw that half of her face was swollen and several clear finger marks were visible. The pent-up frustration in her chest finally transformed into hot tears rolling down her cheeks

Oh dear, my good sister, Li Jinglong is still at my residence. Since that day, he has been coming to the Wang residence every day, insisting on seeing you. Today, I made an excuse to change clothes and slipped out through the side door of the Wang residence. What if he is still waiting for me inside? What should I say?

Jin Xi was taken aback, and as her foot slipped, she fell into the pool. Her body instinctively twisted, and she suddenly remembered that she could not reveal her skills within the residence. With her eyes closed, she fell into the water in despair and frustration.

Jinxi let out a sigh of relief and pleaded with her mother: "It has nothing to do with her, I told her not to follow me. Mother!"

Jinxi saw that the one delivering the medicine was not Zhenbei, and fearing that it would implicate her, she said: "I want Zhenbei, no one else."

"Jinxu, are you feeling better?" Zhu Shouqian had many questions he wanted to ask, but he couldn't bring himself to do so in front of Xu Huizu, making him anxious and restless.

Jin Xi secretly scolded Zhu Shouqian for being foolish, and after a moment of thought, said: "Tie Zhu, you really are Tie Zhu! Don't you understand how to lie? Just tell him that I am concerned about my mother at home and have already returned to Fengyang."

Zhu Shouqian reluctantly glanced at Jinxi, feeling no fondness for Zhu Di, and also snorted: "Cousin is right, I will have someone return it right away. By the way, what about Li Jinglong"

Miss

Xu Huizu frowned slightly, showing a hint of displeasure, yet he could not pinpoint any faults. Seeing Zhenbei's awkwardness, unable to respond appropriately, he smiled at her and said: "Miss, since you have been rewarded, you should just accept it."

Yes