Chapter 6

Now, I am soaked from head to toe, and my clothes are continuously dragging through the water.

Juanzi hurriedly lowered her head

I drink and laugh, "It's nothing, you are right. That person is just like that, as if we owe him five million taels of silver that we haven't repaid."

As Feng Zheng let go, a sharp pain shot through my knee, and I began to slide to the ground. He looked at me, furrowing his brow, and swiftly picked me up horizontally.

In the early spring of March, the mountain spring is still icy cold, and the sharp stones at the bottom of the pool have jabbed my knee, causing such pain that my face contorted

"What kind of alcohol do girls drink?" Feng Zheng heard this from outside the car and said lightly

Although I have given up many pastimes, the sooner I deliver the princess to Beiliang, the sooner I can steal that national treasure, and the sooner I can return to my country

I felt cold all over, yet my face was burning hot, and I stammered, "You, you, you, what on earth are you doing? Let me down quickly!"

Feng Zheng helped me back to my car. Juanzi and Xiahe had already brought several heaters, making the cabin exceptionally warm. I let my hair down and took off my wet clothes. Xiahe wrapped me in a warm blanket like a large silkworm cocoon, while Juanzi brought over ginger soup for me to drink

Suddenly, there were two knocks on the car door. Xia He opened a small gap, and a person outside handed in a wine flask.

Juanzi! Xia He reminded her

My father scolded me thoroughly in his letter, using many idioms and allusions. For a rough man like him, this meant he was so angry that he was spewing foul language. The secretary, Wang, who helped him with the writing, had no choice but to be discreet for his superior, adding a few civilized words of his own.

It is unclear how this matter reached his esteemed ears. A few days later, a swift horse arrived in the capital to deliver a letter from the Emperor to the princess, and it also brought a letter from my father to me.

Feng Zheng was closest to me. He realized what was happening, pushed the princess to the maid, and was about to jump down to save me

The falling cherry blossoms are indeed quite beautiful. In the pond, there are small fish, and as the petals fall onto the water's surface, the fish compete to consume them

Both maids burst into laughter

Jia Yue found it extremely interesting, so she picked a flower and walked to the edge of the pond to tease the fish. Unexpectedly, a stone beneath her foot loosened, and she saw herself about to fall into the pond.

I had no choice but to force myself to drink a couple of sips of ginger soup. Better than nothing, as being ill is the most troublesome.

Feng Zheng and I almost acted simultaneously, but he was half a step faster than me. He grabbed Jiayue's hand, turned with her, and wrapped his arm around her waist

I shouted: "No need! No need! I can swim!"

The princess was saved, but I stepped on the moss, lost my balance, and fell into the water with a splash

I do not care for that ginger soup, I asked: "Is there any wine?"

I am familiar with water; this pond is not deep. After swimming a few strokes, I reached the bottom, climbed up by myself, and was then pulled ashore by Feng Zheng

Feng Zheng let out a light reprimand, saying "Nonsense," and then strode away, probably too lazy to deal with me

This incident of falling into the water has one significant advantage, which is that Feng Zheng has the excuse of being out in the world fraught with danger, and is no longer allowed to make stops along the way to indulge in sightseeing.

Just left?

The maids hurried over to take me away from Feng Zheng.

The girls of Jiayue had only seen such beautiful scenery in paintings before, and they felt that this place was very suitable for lamenting the spring. Thus, they stopped the car and took a short rest by the pond

"Indeed! He turned and left." Juanzi's delicate features scrunched together, "Feng Daren is truly handsome, but he never has a smile on his face..."

I express my heartfelt gratitude repeatedly

I argue: "Every time I drink ginger soup, I vomit"

The mountains are densely forested and imposing, with grotesque rocks jutting out. A mountain spring flows over the stones. The spring water gathers into a small pool, beside which a wild cherry tree is in bloom. The pink petals, resembling pure snow, gently drift down with the wind, landing on the water's surface and then meandering downstream with the current

On such a cold day, it would be a hardship for him to come down. Being kind-hearted, I decided not to drag him into enduring this experience.

I couldn't help but glance at him with gratitude, but I was shivering uncontrollably, my teeth chattering. I genuinely wanted to express my thanks, yet all I could manage was a hissing sound

Feng Zheng said: "In this desolate mountain wilderness, where could the wine possibly come from?"

Juanzi entered with a smile and said: "Your Highness, do not be in a hurry to express your gratitude. Lord Feng delivered the wine and then left; it would be pointless to say anything."

I trembled while laughing, "Don't say you don't steal, hiding the wine?"

Alright, I endured it

I am not lying. Ginger in the dish is fine for me, but when it comes to drinking the soup, it makes me feel nauseous

Feng Zheng did not jump down, but he immediately unsheathed his sword and extended the scabbard towards me to grasp.

My fall into the water caused a great joke, and my father's old face was left in a pickle

Feng Zheng furrowed his brows at me, and the next moment, a cloak still carrying warmth was draped over my shoulders, enveloping me completely

Feng Zheng's expression was solemn, "I will let you down, can you walk?"

My father is still scolding me in the letter, saying I am "more likely to ruin things than to accomplish them," as if I intentionally drowned the princess but accidentally fell into the water myself. I wonder what the emperor's confidant, who secretly reads this letter, thinks upon seeing this line

Jia Yue was bustling about, exclaiming: "What are you still dawdling for? Hurry up and assist the princess in changing her clothes!"