vstars Chapter 109 Today's death can be considered as ridding the people of a scourge.
Chapter 109 Today's death can be considered as ridding the people of a scourge.
Many people visited Daming Lake today, and many witnessed the scene of Qin Wan's boat being smashed by a large ship.
Most of them were young ladies from secluded families, and scheming and infighting were common, but such blatant murder was rare.
Their hearts skipped a beat when the ship broke apart, but they breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that no one was injured.
Therefore, some of the young ladies who had not yet boarded the ship dared not disembark for sightseeing, fearing that such misfortune would befall them.
Some people wanted to speak up for her, but when they saw that Shen Siyi was on the ship that was hit, they didn't dare to speak up.
After all, Shen Siyi is the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and the future wife of the fourth prince.
When Shen Siyi threw the boatman's body in front of everyone, its bloody appearance truly shocked them.
Even though the boatman was guilty, the victim said there was no need to kill him. Her decision to do so on her own inevitably led people to misunderstand it as murder to silence him.
However, these were all people's thoughts, and no one dared to say them aloud.
Shen Siyi felt relieved when she thought about how Qin Wan looked so disheveled in the water.
And that lowly maid, wasn't she quite arrogant just now?
Now they've slunk away in disgrace.
Anyone who offends Shen Siyi will definitely get revenge.
"What happened just now was truly terrifying. This lowly commoner's boat-handling skills are so poor, yet he still managed to steer such a large vessel. Fortunately, His Highness is unharmed, otherwise his entire family would have paid with their lives."
"Such a person is a scourge if left in the world. His death today can be considered as ridding the people of a scourge. Your Highness's benevolence in not implicating his family is already an act of kindness!"
After saying this, Shen Siyi gave a look, and the servants behind her understood, so they carried the boatman's body away.
Xiao Jingyan was still drying his hair, his whole body was soaking wet, and a breeze made him shiver.
"Your Highness, you'd better change your clothes quickly!" Fei Peng whispered as he approached.
Xiao Jingyan nodded and looked at Shen Siyi, saying, "Since the person is already dead, and Wan'er and I are unharmed, let's leave it at that. If his family comes to identify the body, please don't make things difficult for them, Miss Shen!"
Shen Siyi scoffed inwardly. She had always looked down on Xiao Jingyan, but she apologized only because of his status; otherwise, she wouldn't have bothered to say a word to him.
"Your Highness is kind-hearted. Since you don't blame me, I won't make things difficult for you!"
After Xiao Jingyan left, Shen Siyi immediately showed a contemptuous expression. She knew that this fool would not offend her for Qin Wan's sake.
Across from Daming Lake was Fanlou. After Xiao Jingyan booked a room and changed into a new set of clothes, her body began to warm up.
Where is Wan'er?
"After changing her clothes, Miss Qin returned to her residence. She left a message telling Your Highness to take care of yourself and not to catch a cold. She also thanked Your Highness for saving her today and invited him to a banquet another day!"
Xiao Jingyan remembered that Wan'er wanted to treat him to wine.
Fei Peng wanted to move the charcoal stove closer to Xiao Jingyan, but the moment he touched it, he was burned and dared not touch it again. He could only move the stool near the charcoal stove. Since he couldn't move the charcoal stove, he could only move Xiao Jingyan.
"Your Highness, is this matter truly over?" Fei Peng didn't believe his master had such a kind heart.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyan's smiling face immediately turned cold. He sat down in the chair and stretched his hands over the charcoal fire.
"Of course it won't end here. She hurt Wan'er, and she will definitely pay for it tenfold!"
"Then what should I do?"
......
On her way back to the Marquis's residence, Qin Wan kept sneezing, knowing that she couldn't escape catching a cold this time.
Upon returning to Wanyue Courtyard, Wanshuang summoned the imperial physician.
Wan Shuang dared not delay, and after prescribing the medicine, she instructed her servants to brew it.
"Miss, today's events were truly terrifying. If it weren't for the Fifth Prince, I'm afraid you would have..."
Wan Shuang dared not continue speaking; she didn't even dare to think about the scene at that time, and was still filled with lingering fear.
Nianqi was not yet familiar with the procedures for serving Qin Wan, so she watched from the side and learned quietly.
“Don’t worry, Miss, Shen Siyi won’t get away!” Nianqi said.
Qin Wan frowned, looked up at Nian Qi, and asked, "Are you going to find her?"
Anyone with a brain could see that Shen Siyi was behind today's events, and Qin Wan couldn't swallow her anger. However, she needed to find an opportunity to take revenge, teach Shen Siyi a lesson, and not hurt herself.
Based on her understanding of Nianqi over the past two days, Nianqi was the kind of person who would come to her bedside in the middle of the night to lecture her.
Upon hearing Qin Wan's words, Nian Qi raised the corners of her mouth and waved her index finger between the two of them.
"No, no, it's not me avenging someone, it's someone else avenging you, Miss! Please wait!"
His Highness's methods are quite formidable.
No one can suspect him of what he has done.
Qin Wan was completely bewildered. Who was Nian Qi talking about?
Could it be Xiao Jingyan?
But isn't he an idiot?
Where would you find so much scheming?
That afternoon.
The news of Qin Wan falling into the water reached the ears of everyone in the Marquis's mansion.
The old lady came to visit in person, but Qin Wan had indeed caught a cold and dared not let the old lady get close, for fear that her illness would be passed on to the old lady.
He then reassured the old lady through the curtain.
"Grandmother, I'm fine. The physician treated me promptly today, and I've already taken my medicine. I feel much better now, so please don't worry!"
How could the old lady not be worried?
"If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have let you go boating today. Although the weather is warming up, the lake water is still freezing cold. Since the Fifth Prince invited you, he should have protected you..."
What followed was all the old lady's dissatisfaction with Xiao Jingyan.
Upon hearing this, Nianqi couldn't help but purse her lips: "Madam, you're innocent! This isn't His Highness's fault; it was all that bitch Shen Siyi's scheme."
Nianqi wanted to cry but had no tears, and dared not say a word in rebuttal.
"Wan'er~"
A worried voice came from inside, and everyone recognized the voice as belonging to the lady.
Madam Qin scoffed inwardly, "At least she's thoughtful enough to come and see Wan'er."
The events of this period have caused Old Madam Qin to be very dissatisfied with Han Shu, but fortunately Han Shu came to visit today.
Otherwise, the old lady is planning to go to Shumei Courtyard later to ask if she still wants Wan'er as her daughter.
"Wan'er, I heard you fell into the water. Are you hurt anywhere? Has the royal physician come to check on you?"
"There's no injury. The royal physician has examined him and there's nothing seriously wrong!"
Qin Wan remained behind the tent, showing no intention of coming out.
Han Shu was puzzled and glanced at Wan Shuang beside her.
Wan Shuang replied, "Madam, Miss caught a cold after falling into the water. It is not advisable for her to meet with you, as she is afraid of passing on her illness to you."
In truth, Qin Wan was afraid of passing on her illness to the old lady; as for Han Shu, she didn't care.
Han Shu's heart skipped a beat. "You've caught a cold! You must take your medicine on time and not let it become a chronic condition!"
"Yes, Wan'er remembers!"
The old lady sat silently to the side, thinking to herself: Today was not bad, at least she knew to care about Wan'er!
But as soon as she finished speaking, Han Shu said, "Wan'er, seeing that you are alright, I am relieved."
"The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion just sent an apology gift. Miss Shen was also deeply affected by this, and she has already eliminated the culprit."
"This matter is not her fault. I have already accepted the apology gift on your behalf. You and Miss Shen will be sisters-in-law in the future, so it's best not to let your relationship sour..."