Fen Dai's words caused Han shi to become dazed. She had just said it casually; however, she did not think that she would confess without being pressed, revealing something that she should not have said.
Seeing that Fen Dai's gaze was becoming more and more confused, A Ju, who was standing to the side, thought quickly and said: "It was this servant that heard it. Perhaps it was this servant that was muttering about it before fourth young miss came in, and concubine mother Han heard it."
Han shi repeatedly nodded, "Right, I felt that I was in a daze in my dream and seemed to have heard someone say that third young miss had fallen into the water. I originally thought that it was a dream, but you just said that something happened, so I became confused." She said this while tapping her head, "Hah, my mind is a little lacking after being so sleepy. I only say some nonsense. How could she have fallen into the water in the middle of the night."
Fen Dai felt that this explanation was acceptable and did not suspect anything. She even explained to Han shi: "She did indeed fall into the water. As for the specifics, I don't know what happened. You should rest for now. I will go over and take a look." After saying this, she advised A Ju: "You must take good care of concubine mother."
A Ju nodded and sent Fen Dai out of the room.
Only then did Han shi let out a long sigh and pat her chest, saying: "You scared me to death. You scared me to death."
A Ju's small face also turned white, "This servant was the one that was truly scared to death! Concubine mother must be extra careful, especially in front of fourth young miss. You absolutely must not let anything slip! "
Han shi said with a guilty conscience: "I know. I was also a little scared just now. I won't do it again." Thinking a little more, she simply stood up, "Help me get changed. We will also go over and take a look."
A Ju was startled, "Didn't fourth young miss say that you were not allowed to go?"
"If I don't go, how can I be at ease." Han shi began changing her clothes.
A Ju was puzzled, "Why can't you be at ease?" The third young miss did not have much of a relationship with her own concubine mother. She knew this.
Han shi furrowed her brow. When she pushed Xiang Rong into the water, A Ju was not at her side. She had been sent back to her courtyard early in the morning. She did not plan on telling anyone about this matter, so she could only find another excuse for herself: "Whether or not the child is pregnant is still uncertain. Everyone in the manor has gone. It would not be good if I did not go. If Old Madam blames me, I'll be in big trouble. "
When A Ju heard this, she didn't ask any more questions. She only reminded her: "No matter what happened over there, concubine mother must not worry too much. This servant heard that if the mother's mind is not calm during pregnancy, it will affect the future young master."
Han shi agreed with this and nodded, "You're right."
"Alas." A Ju helped Han shi tidy up her clothes while sighing, saying: "Concubine mother, this matter is truly too risky, but … …" The servant was also puzzled, "What did you mean when you mentioned the lakeside?"
Han shi furrowed her brow, her emotions tumbling, "Didn't I pass by that man-made lake on the way back? I seemed to have heard a splash. At that time, I was so nervous that I didn't care about anything else. As soon as I heard some noise, I quickly ran away. When Fourth Miss mentioned it just now, I subconsciously thought of that matter. "
"Oh." A Ju felt that this explanation was a bit forced, but since Han shi had said it like this, she could not doubt her master. "Then let's quickly leave. This servant did indeed hear that the third young miss fell into the lake. Right now, the servants of the manor are all looking for her. This servant did not have a chance to tell concubine mother before Fourth Miss barged in."
Han shi let out a sigh of relief and did not say anything else. Bringing A Ju with her, she went to the lakeside.
When they arrived, they had already searched the water once more, but they still did not find anything.
An shi had already cried until she was about to faint, but when Han shi saw this result, her heart calmed down.
It was good that they could not find her. Just let that girl stay in the water. After eight to ten years, nothing would be left.
The matriarch sat on a soft chair with a gloomy expression. Seeing that Han shi had just arrived, she could not help but scold her: "You're the last to arrive. With such a big matter happening in the manor, you still have the mind to sleep?"
Han shi quickly went forward and saluted the matriarch, saying with a grievance: "This concubine's body has not been well recently, so I woke up a little slower. Would elder madam please not blame me."
Fen Dai did not want the matriarch to argue with Han shi, so she quickly interjected. However, she sourly said: "I heard that third sister wanted to go to Tong Sheng pavilion? You really have a lot of face. We can't even enter Tong Sheng pavilion during the day, yet third sister actually went there in the middle of the night. You really do have a deep sisterly relationship. But how come I don't see second sister coming over? Speaking of, the last to arrive should be second sister, right? "
Hearing her mention Tong Sheng pavilion, the matriarch also remembered and quickly asked: "Have you asked Tong Sheng pavilion?"
He Zhong went forward and saluted, replying: "This servant has already sent someone to ask. The servant on night watch said that they did not see third young miss."
Chen Yu wiped away the tears that she had forced out and said while sobbing: "Third sister's handkerchief and shoes were both found in the lake. Thinking about it, she did not even get to Tong Sheng pavilion before …"
"Elder madam!" An shi suddenly shouted then crawled over to the matriarch's side and begged: "Elder madam, please go outside the manor and invite some good swimmers! This concubine heard that the government has soldiers that specialize in searching for people underwater. Elder madam, please go ask the governor for help! "
The matriarch had a troubled expression and asked granny Zhao at her side: "What time is it now?"
Granny Zhao said: "Quarter past five."
Chen Yu sobbed from the side, "Concubine mother An, even if you went to invite someone, it would be too late! With such deep water, third sister, she … "
"If she's alive, I want to see her. If she's dead, I want to see her corpse!" An shi gritted her teeth and fiercely said, "Even if it's a corpse, I will still fish her out!"
"Nonsense!" The matriarch hated hearing these words the most. Looking at An shi's appearance, she looked just like a shrew. She actually dared to speak to the manor's young miss in such a manner? "An shi, you must remember your status! Could it be that you have become the daughter of a concubine, yet I will have to fish this lake dry? The government office was not opened for the Feng family. Take a look at what time it is now. Jin Yuan is not at the manor, and Tong Sheng pavilion is in this sort of situation. Who could the governor pay attention to? "
An shi looked at the matriarch in disbelief. As a grandmother, she was actually able to say this sort of thing. This was not just chilling. An shi truly began to suspect that the matriarch did not bring her brain with her when she left home.
"Eldest young miss and fourth young miss are also here. Elder madam, do not let the younger generation of the manor become bitterly disappointed." Her daughter's fate was unknown, and An shi had also gone out. If Xiang Rong was gone, she did not want to continue living. Could it be that a person that did not fear death would fear an elder madam? She no longer cried, nor did she continue to kneel. Swaying, she stood up, and Ping 'er and Mei Xiang quickly went forward to support her. They then heard An shi say: "Since elder madam does not want to save your own granddaughter, this concubine will go beg someone else. The Feng family can not be relied on, but isn't there still the Chun Palace! Thinking about it, elder madam must have forgotten that the third young miss has a very close relationship with Prince Chun. At the time of county princess Ji An's banquet, his Highness Prince Chun even sent a set of clothes over. After that, when the third young miss fell into the water in the palace, it was his Highness Prince Chun who helped her. This concubine remembers hearing the servants say that his Highness Prince Chun saved the third young miss and took care of her along the way. He even personally helped put on a cloak for the third young miss. Also, last time, to find out about the second young miss entering the palace, the third young miss went to the Chun Palace alone. I heard that for so many years, there has never been an unrelated girl that entered the palace, but it was opened for our third young miss. It's fine if elder madam forgot about these things, this concubine remembers them. This concubine will go to the Chun Palace to beg his Highness the seventh prince. If he can save the third young miss from the water once, he can save her a second time. "
After An shi finished speaking, she was about to leave with her servant.
The matriarch, however, was quick-witted and subconsciously shouted: "Wait." She was frightened by An shi's words.
That's right! How could she have forgotten about this relationship? Regardless of whether Prince Chun had that intention or not, the good that he showed to Xiang Rong was on the surface. Presently, the situation was not very clear. She could not be too concerned about one thing and lose sight of the other. If she truly delayed saving Xiang Rong, when Prince Chun investigated, the Feng family would not be able to handle it.
While the matriarch had her thoughts, Chen Yu and Fen Dai silently stood to the side.
Although they did not care about Xiang Rong's life or death, the matriarch's words were truly too chilling. They were both daughters of concubines. Could it be that daughters of concubines were the same as dogs or cats in the matriarch's eyes? Falling into the water, she did not even prepare to do her best to save her?
The two young misses had strange expressions. Granny Zhao was the first to notice and immediately realized that the matriarch's earlier words had been too harsh. She quickly urged: "Elder madam, quickly go to the governor's side to invite someone!"
"That's fine." The matriarch nodded and prepared to send someone out of the manor. Before she could say anything, she saw housekeeper He Zhong stare in a certain direction with his mouth agape. He had an extremely frightened expression.
The servant at his side also happened to be looking in that direction and was the first to call out: "Isn't that … second young miss and third young miss?"
Hearing the third young miss, everyone turned their heads to look. Sure enough, they saw Xiang Rong holding hands with Feng Yu Heng as they walked over from the direction of Tong Sheng pavilion.
The third young miss before them was dressed neatly. Her shoes were on her feet and her handkerchief was in her hand. Aside from her slightly pale complexion, everything else was fine.
Everyone was shocked, and An shi was the first to run over. Only when she arrived in front of Xiang Rong did she stop; however, she did not dare call out to her. She only stared at her and sized her up.
Xiang Rong smiled and held An shi's hand, asking her: "Concubine mother, what happened? Do you not recognize Xiang Rong? "
Only then did An shi recover. Looking at Xiang Rong and Feng Yu Heng, who were winking at her, she more or less understood. But Xiang Rong's hand was ice-cold. No matter how she looked at it, it did not seem healthy.
Although she was worried, she knew that she could not ask too much right now, thus she only said: "Third young miss has worried concubine mother to death. Where did you go?"
Xiang Rong pulled An shi and followed Feng Yu Heng to the front. After standing still, she said: "My head was a little feverish today, and I did not feel well at night, so I went to second sister's side to ask her to take a look. When I reached the side of the lake, I remembered that I had forgotten to bring my cloak, so I had the servant go back and get it. I walked along the side of the lake alone, and it was dark and slippery. I accidentally tripped and nearly fell into the water. Fortunately, I was saved by second sister's servant, Huang Quan. Only then did I manage to keep my life. "
The matriarch finally calmed down. No matter what was said, as long as Xiang Rong was still alive, it was fine. This was a granddaughter that she did not care about in the slightest, but after An shi's reminder, she had no choice but to pay attention to her.
"It's good that you are fine." The matriarch put on a kind expression and looked toward Xiang Rong, "I thought that you had fallen into the water, causing grandmother's headache to act up. It's good that you are fine. "
When the matriarch spoke, a look of fear and nervousness appeared on Han shi's face; however, this was noticed by Feng Fen Dai.
The young girl slightly furrowed her brow and lightly stepped forward, placing Han shi behind her. Her gaze, however, turned to Feng Yu Heng and asked in confusion: "Third sister went to Tong Sheng pavilion? But why was it that when we went to the gatehouse to ask, the servants said that they did not see third sister? Also, why did Huang Quan come to our Feng manor in the middle of the night? "
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