Chapter 1, The Son of the Treacherous Minister (Part 2)

Hu Xiaotian looked around and exclaimed, "Help!"

More than ten pleasure boats gathered in this water area due to the sudden incident, and many wealthy young ladies and daughters of officials, hiding inside the boats, peeked through the beaded curtains and gauzy drapes to admire Hu Xiaotian's muscular back. The lake water completely soaked Hu Xiaotian's large shorts, and his firm and well-defined gluteal muscles were partially exposed beneath, naturally causing many beautiful women to gaze with longing. Bold young ladies had already lifted the beaded curtains to openly appreciate him, and many others were quietly inquiring about Hu Xiaotian's background and origins.

Although the onlookers had stepped aside, they still watched the commotion from a distance. The four bodyguards were all of considerable stature, but they were ultimately unable to completely block Hu Xiaotian and the girl in red from view

The first thing Hu Xiaotian did was to untie the skirt strings of the girl in the red dress. In this era, it is fashionable to have a cinched waist. The girl's waist was already slender enough, yet it was tightly bound with a palm-width golden tortoiseshell woven belt, making it quite troublesome to untie this belt

The splash is truly significant, it is hard to believe that the girl in the red dress falling into the water could cause such a commotion. Clearly, entering the water with one's backside is a major diving taboo, as it evidently fails to control the splash. With such a standard, if she were to participate in the Olympics, the judges would surely all display a score of zero.

In this feudal era, even men rarely displayed their figures in public. The weather in April is still somewhat cool, and whether they are diligent students or young masters from noble families, they all wrap themselves in various long robes. The flowing sleeves serve to highlight their elegant demeanor. Each era has its own aesthetic standards, yet the appreciation for physical beauty remains eternally unchanged

Hu Xiaotian pondered, could it be that this young lady is skilled in lightness techniques, planning to execute a graceful move like the Lingbo Weibu? After all, she is a beauty, even her falls are so stylish.

Hu Xiaotian certainly knew that the girl was not dead, but merely fainted from being choked by the water. As the women watching the spectacle saw this fellow walking ashore with his upper body completely bare, they couldn't help but blush and their hearts raced, turning their heads away one after another. Hu Xiaotian's four months of training had not been in vain; his skin was a glossy chestnut color, and his muscles were beautifully defined, full and brimming with elasticity and strength

Hu Xiaotian naturally squeezed in, with four family servants helping him push through the crowd, arriving at the very front of the lakeshore, an excellent vantage point.

The group of people watching the commotion by the lakeside began to whisper and murmur to each other, could it be that this girl has drowned

When the girl in the red dress saw the surface of the lake below her, she let out a scream loud enough to rupture the eardrums of many present, and then executed a somersault dive into Cuiyun Lake. The entry into the water was poorly executed, as her bottom clearly made contact with the surface first, creating a large splash of white water. Two ducks swimming nearby, foraging for food, were innocently drenched with lake water, looking pitifully at the splashing surface before quickly swimming away, wiggling their plump bottoms. It was evident that her bottom had hit the water first, causing a large splash, and the two ducks, caught off guard, were splashed all over, gazing sadly at the rippling surface before hastily swimming away.

Hu Xiaotian did not intend to showcase his fitness achievements; he was never one to seek exposure. Without bothering to put on a shirt, he carried the girl in the red dress to a shaded area, instructing four servants to disperse the onlookers. The four turned their backs to block Hu Xiaotian and the girl in red from view

Hu Xiaotian's muscular physique was displayed in public, a scene that is extremely rare. Although the group of onlooking women felt shy and considered it inappropriate, they still had an itch to watch. Women also have the right to appreciate beauty and the same desire to admire it. The more they secretly stole glances, the more their faces flushed and their hearts raced with excitement.

The scene suddenly fell silent, and tourists nearby rushed over upon hearing the news. One by one, the wealthy young gentlemen and cultured literati pointed and gestured towards the spot where the girl in red had fallen into the water, shaking their heads and nodding, yet not a single person took the initiative to jump in and rescue her

The other two servants were also grinning foolishly, their laughter tinged with schadenfreude. It was not that the Hu family lacked compassion; rather, it was a consequence of your inability to recognize the formidable Hu family and daring to provoke us. Do you know who our master is? He is a third-rank official of the current dynasty, the Minister of Revenue, Lord Hu. When dealing with a dog, one must consider its master; how dare you strike our young master? You deserve it! A powerful master has equally powerful servants, and under the rule of treacherous ministers, there are many vile servants.

Someone already knows Hu Xiaotian's identity: "It is better to avoid trouble than to seek it; he is the son of Hu Buwei, the Minister of Revenue, and it is said that he is a fool. A fool, no matter what he does, does not need to be imprisoned..." "This is truly outrageous!"

Liang Dazhuang was driving away the onlookers while secretly observing the young master's actions. Upon seeing Hu Xiaotian unfastening the waist belt of the girl in the red dress, he was momentarily taken aback. This was broad daylight, with so many eyes upon them. Young master, we must maintain some decorum. ... Only a fool would dare to act in such a manner under these circumstances. Loosening clothing and unfastening belts, the next step would inevitably lead to something more intimate.

Hu Xiaotian felt a deep sense of frustration: "They are all useless! Fools!" Thus, Hu Xiaotian could only take off his green long robe and thin-soled boots

The girl in the red dress emerged from the lake again, her hair disheveled, devoid of any trace of beauty or grace, resembling a ghost crawling out of a horror film. This time, she wouldn't even call for help, only left with a gurgling sound.

The heart of a doctor is compassionate. Although Hu Xiaotian decided never to be a doctor again after recovering his memory, when he truly encountered someone in need of his rescue, he did not hesitate in the slightest.

Liang Dazhuang chuckled beside Hu Xiaotian and said: "Young Master... this girl can't swim!"

The water was much shallower than Hu Xiaotian had anticipated. As he swam to the side of the girl in the red dress, he saw that she was still struggling in the water, but it was evident that she was losing strength. Hu Xiaotian discovered that the water in this area was only about 7 feet deep. Given the girl's height, which must be around 1.65 meters, it was hard to believe that she could be in such a dire situation just because her nose had submerged. Hu Xiaotian pulled the girl in the red dress out of the water and cradled her in his arms, stepping on the lakebed and gradually making his way to the shore. At this moment, the girl in the red dress had become quiet, lying motionless in Hu Xiaotian's embrace, one arm dangling limply, swaying in the air as if she were a corpse.

Hoover furrowed his brow, appearing deep in thought: "How strange, how could someone suddenly fall into the lake for no reason?" He certainly knew the reason, but no one wanted to admit that such a life-and-death matter was related to them

Hu Xiaotian cleared several strands of water plants from the mouth of the girl in the red dress and removed a few snails that were clinging to her face. Clearing the debris from her mouth and nose was a necessary step. Noticing that the girl's abdomen was slightly swollen, it was evident that she had swallowed a considerable amount of lake water moments ago. Therefore, Hu Xiaotian knelt on one leg while bending the other, resting the abdomen of the girl in the red dress on his bent thigh. He then supported her head, positioning her face down, while using his other hand to press down on her back.

"It's cool over there!" Hu Xiaotian said irritably. This fellow quickly stripped down to just a pair of shorts and then jumped into the clear lake water under the gaze of the crowd. Liang Dazhuang merely pretended to pull him back; he was well aware of this young master's swimming skills. In the newly dug pond of the Hu family, the young master would swim back and forth for almost an hour every day. When he was in high spirits, he would even float on his back in the water, displaying swimming skills that were absolutely at the level of an old duck.

Liang Dazhuang hurriedly stepped forward and grasped his arm, saying: "Young Master, the water is deep and dangerous. Given your status, it is not worth risking yourself for a headstrong young lady!" Hoover and the three servants all nodded in agreement

The one who shouted the loudest stood to the right of Hu Xiaotian. While this person urged others to jump into the water to save someone, his two eyes were fixed on Hu Xiaotian, who was also looking at him. It was infuriating; you shout so enthusiastically, yet why don't you jump in yourself? The hostility was palpable; he clearly didn't like to use coarse language! He couldn't help but exclaim: "Human relationships are cold, and the world is harsh!"

Liang Dazhuang swallowed a mouthful of saliva, glug! Hoover and the other two servants also swallowed a mouthful of saliva, followed by three more glugs. These four servants were all equally poor swimmers.

There were those who muttered curses in low voices, those who pointed fingers, those who paused to watch, and those who waited to feast their eyes, yet not a single person dared to step forward to stop the misdeeds of Hu Xiaotian's servant. When it does not concern oneself, one can remain aloof; being able to condemn a few words is already a display of ample sense of justice

There were indeed quite a few people coming to watch the commotion, and some were shouting: "A beautiful woman has fallen into the river, https://mhetushucomcom hurry and save her!"

Hoover gestured to Liang Dazhuang, indicating that he should persuade him to go along. However, Liang Dazhuang merely returned the gesture, questioning who the young master really was. Wasn't he just a fool, dazed and foolish for sixteen years? He might do something outrageous, otherwise, the Minister wouldn't have ordered them to keep such a close watch on him. Yet, the Minister only instructed them to protect him closely, without saying they should prevent the young master from acting as he pleased, so it was better to let things be.

People gazed from a distance, and although they could not see clearly, they were still able to observe the son of the Minister forcing the head of a young girl in red clothing between his legs. I can't believe this person is so shameless, actually coercing this girl in broad daylight! Oh dear, this is truly a disgrace to culture! It is really unbearable to watch! Yet, the group of young aristocrats and literati surrounding the scene did not close their eyes at all; while they muttered curses and accusations, there was also a hint of anticipation. This scene was indeed somewhat provocative.

When Hu Xiaotian was untying the little girl's skirt, someone saw it, and one by one, they began to mutter indignantly: "Utterly shameless, in broad daylight, daring to commit such a heinous act." "Is there no justice left, is there no law..."

Splash, splash... the sound of water emerged as the girl in red, with her hair flowing, popped her head out of the lake. Her hands flailed wildly, and her head shook incessantly, as if she had taken a dose of dizzying medicine: "Help... gulp..." The girl did not utter "gulp"; she intended to call for help, but unfortunately, before the word could escape her lips, a mouthful of lake water was swallowed instead. Beauty is found in distance; Cuiyun Lake should be appreciated from a certain distance. If one gets too close, it is not only unappealing but also dangerous, especially for a girl in red, who is undoubtedly a poor swimmer. She wanted to call for help, but unfortunately, before the word could escape her lips, a mouthful of lake water was swallowed instead. Beauty is found in distance; Cuiyun Lake should be appreciated from a certain distance. If one gets too close, it is not only unappealing but also dangerous, especially for a girl in red, who is undoubtedly a poor swimmer.