jdhmnovel Chapter 374: Rescued, King Rui sent her back
Chapter 374: Rescued, King Rui sent her back
"I had originally agreed with my sister to go boating today, but I accidentally fell into the lake. Fortunately, I met the prince, otherwise I would have suffered disastrous consequences today." Shen Youran looked pitiful.
"Since God has made us meet, it is fate. Miss Shen, don't take it to heart. You should take a good rest here first. I will take you back when the ship docks."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The two began to chat, from poetry, calligraphy and painting to their interests and hobbies, and they got along more and more. Prince Rui felt that he regretted meeting her too late. He did not expect that Shen Youran was not only beautiful, but also had such good literary talent. She was indeed a model among the ladies in the capital.
It was getting late. After the boat docked, Prince Rui sent Shen Youran to the gate of the mansion. When Shen Wenting came back, he saw Shen Youran getting off someone's carriage. He immediately stepped forward and asked angrily, "Youran! Where have you been? It's not proper for a girl to come back so late."
"Father, I had to come back late today because of something else." As she said this, she sobbed again in grievance.
"Lord Shen, how are you?" The curtain of the carriage was lifted.
"You are... Your Highness Prince Rui. I didn't know that I failed to welcome you in person. I hope Your Highness won't blame me." Shen Wenting was startled when he saw that it was Prince Rui, and he knelt hurriedly to salute.
"Master Shen, there is no need to be so polite. Today, the second young lady of the mansion unfortunately fell into the water and was rescued by me. This delayed the time. Please don't blame her, Master Shen."
"I see. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help!"
"Well, it's getting late, I'll go back first, Miss Shen, go back and take good care of yourself."
"Your Highness Prince Xie Rui, take care." Shen Youran bowed.
After watching Prince Rui's carriage leave, Shen Wenting called her to the main hall with a cold face.
"You Ran, what happened? How did you fall into the water? Are you not injured?"
"Father, I made an appointment with my sister to go boating on the lake today. I accidentally fell into the water while walking by the lake. Fortunately, King Rui saved my daughter and she was able to avoid drowning."
"Father, do you think Prince Rui treats you differently?" Shen Wenting asked tentatively. He was very happy in his heart. If You Ran could marry Prince Rui, it would be just a matter of time for the Shangshu Mansion to rise to prominence. There would be no need to look at Chen Shuhua's face.
"Father, what are you talking about? Today is the first time my daughter meets King Rui, how is it different?" She said softly with a blushing face.
"You Ran, this is a rare opportunity, you must seize it." Shen Wenting said meaningfully.
"Well, father, actually... Prince Rui asked me to go for tea tasting tomorrow, and I have just agreed."
"What, you agreed? Well, tomorrow you send someone to send a letter to King Rui, saying that you are sick and can't go."
"Why, father? Didn't you just tell me to seize the opportunity?" Shen Youran was puzzled.
"You Ran, you don't understand men at all. What you can't get is the best, understand? Leave him alone for two days and see what his attitude is. Then make your plans. Remember, don't act on your own. If there is any situation, you must discuss it with your father."
What is the status of Prince Rui? He is the most honorable prince besides the Crown Prince. He must seize this opportunity well. If something goes wrong, the loss will outweigh the gain. So in order to ensure that everything goes well, he must be careful.
Shen Youran lowered her head shyly: "My daughter understands. I will follow your father's arrangements."
"That's right, go back and have a good rest!" Shen Wenting said happily.
"Sister, why are you back? I spent so much time looking for you by the lake, thinking something had happened to you!" Yao Qingnian hurried back from outside the house: "Father, you're here too!"
Yao Qingnian didn't expect Shen Youran to come back so soon. Didn't she untie the rope? Lu Huaijin even had someone jam their boat in the middle of the lake.
"I saw you were drunk, so I helped you to the guest room to rest. I wanted to get you some hangover soup, but you accidentally fell into the lake. Fortunately, you were rescued and just came back." Shen Youran's face was grim when she thought of what happened today. If it wasn't Pei Zongzheng who ruined Yao Qingnian's innocence, how could she be the one lying on the bed in the end? This matter must not be known to anyone. When she left, Pei Zongzheng hadn't woken up yet, so he probably didn't know what happened. As long as she didn't admit it, it would be fine.
"Oh, I lay in the guest room for a while and felt uncomfortable all over. I don't know how long I slept until Shan Wei came to find me on the boat. I woke up. Seeing that I was drunk, he took me to my grandfather's house. I don't remember what happened afterwards. I still can't drink next time. My alcohol tolerance is too poor. I get drunk after just one glass. Tsk tsk." Yao Qingnian knocked his forehead, looking tired.
It seems that this bitch doesn't remember what happened. Pei Zongzheng is such an idiot. There were no outsiders on the boat at the time, so no one knows what happened.
"Well, I'm tired, father. I'll go back and rest first." Shen Youran said goodbye.
"Go, remember what your father said." Shen Wenting was in a good mood today. After instructing Shen You, he glanced at Yao Qingnian, turned around and left.
Yao Qingnian raised the corner of his mouth, looked at the two people's backs as they left, and went back as if nothing had happened.
In the middle of Fengxi Lake, night fell and all was quiet. The effect of the drug Shen Youran had given him was really strong. Pei Zongzheng lay there for most of the day before waking up. "Hey, why did I fall asleep?"
He looked around but didn't see anyone else. He began to think about what happened today. He and You Ran planned to ruin Shen Nianran's innocence. After knocking her unconscious, they drank a cup of wine together in the cabin. Then he went into the room to do business. He saw that bitch Shen Nianran lying on the bed...
Later, feeling the heat unbearable, he pounced on her. He treated her as You Ran and made love with her for several times. He was so tired that he fell asleep on the bed.
Pei Zongzheng was drugged by Shen Youran and was unconscious. When he woke up, he recalled what happened. He didn't remember being knocked unconscious by Yao Qingnian. He only vaguely knew that it must have been done. But according to the plan, shouldn't Youran go back and call for help? Why did no one come after waiting for a long time?
He opened the door and walked out. It was pitch black all around. How could he have slept for so long? It was already dark. Where was he? With the moonlight, he could see the surroundings clearly. The boat was quietly parked on the lake. Occasionally, there was a breeze, and the water splashed against the boat, making a sound. He then realized that he was in the middle of the lake.
It was already dark and he couldn't tell the direction. If he went back rashly, he would probably get lost, so Pei Zongzheng could only return to the guest room and wait until dawn. He met a fisherman who helped him back to shore.