Qu Qiuyan stood behind them. When she saw the interaction between Qu Xuexin and Qu Moying, she knew that there was something going on. Although she was the first to come to the gangplank, she stood a little further away from them.

The boat was hit hard. She grabbed the pillar next to her and stabilized herself. It was nothing serious, but she was so scared that her face turned pale, and she fell to the ground.

“Someone fell into the water!”

“Help!”

Seeing such a situation, people on the flower terrace shouted. Someone jumped into the water to save the three people who fell into the water.

As soon as Qu Xuexin fell into the water, she was so frightened that she screamed with her hands waving, but she immediately drank a few mouthfuls of water.

Someone came over to pull her by the hand. She subconsciously tightened her grip and hugged the person tightly. At this moment, she only wanted to live!

The three people were saved quickly. In fact, the man who jumped into the water only saved Hong Mei. Qu Xuexin was saved by Young Master Wang, who was next to her. They couldn’t get on the flower terrace, so the man swam to the shore. Someone gave a helping hand on the shore and pulled up all the people in the water.

“Why did the boat at the back crash into this boat?”

“Who knows? Maybe the navigator was too careless!”

The surrounding people were talking. Qu Xuexin held her arms tightly, trembling in fear. Hong Mei was also saved. They held each other.

At this time, Qu Moying also came forward from the flower terrace. She had someone bring a blanket from the shop nearby. Yu Dong took it and handed it to Hong Mei. Hong Mei immediately wrapped Qu Xuexin with it tightly.

A person squeezed out from the crowd. When he saw the scene in front of him, he was stunned and asked anxiously, “Cousin sister, what… what happened?”

He took a few steps forward and almost bumped into Qu Moying. Yu Dong hurriedly pulled Qu Moying back to avoid him.

It was Xiao Hanyuan!

A trace of anger flashed through Qu Moying’s eyes. She was standing on the shore just now. If Yu Dong hadn’t pulled her, she would have been knocked into the river by Xiao Hanyuan.

Wrapped in a blanket, Qu Xuexin raised her head and saw Xiao Hanyuan. She burst into tears as if he was her family. “Cousin brother!”

“Eldest Cousin Sister, don’t cry. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and get justice for you. Even if grandaunt is in favor of the wrongdoer, I will not give in.”

Xiao Hanyuan said aggressively. He turned around and glared at Qu Moying.

Qu Moying was almost amused by how he protected Qu Xuexin without knowing what was happening. He knew nothing and just made a judgment by what Qu Xuexin said and showed to him. Now, he was acting so righteous, which was really ridiculous.

At this time, Qu Qiuyan had already come ashore. She stood beside Qu Moying with a pale face. Seeing that Xiao Hanyuan wanted to uphold justice for Qu Xuexin, she took the opportunity to ask loudly, “Cousin brother, what do you mean? Is someone plotting against me?”

Just now, she also almost fell into the water. But when she saw the eunuchs on the big boat behind her, she immediately shut her mouth, not daring to talk about the big boat that hit over.

She was holding back her anger. But when she heard Xiao Hanyuan’s words, she also asked.

“Third Cousin Sister, don’t be in such a hurry to purge yourself of suspicion. This matter must be investigated properly. Everyone here is suspicious. Third Cousin Sister, Fourth Cousin Sister, you two are no exception!” At this time, Xiao Hanyuan found Qu Qiuyan as displeasing to the eyes as Qu Moying.

These three ladies came out together, but only Qu Xuexin fell into the water. Perhaps Qu Moying and Qu Qiuyan plotted against Qu Xuexin together. After all, they were both from West Mansion.

Qu Xuexin was always decent and gentle. Now that she was in such a sorry state, neither Qu Moying nor Qu Qiuyan came over to support her, and they just stood at the side. Xiao Hanyuan was really angry with them.

“Cousin Xiao, what do you mean? Eldest Sister was the one who wanted to board this boat. She accepted this man’s invitation. Previously, she caused a ruckus at the bow of the boat, and she accidentally fell into the water because of the hit. Who do you think should be blamed for this? You wholeheartedly protect her. I think you won’t listen to me. Since this is the case, please take Eldest Sister back and let Grandmother know what happened.”

Qu Qiuyan was unhappy. She was not to be trifled with. Moreover, the one who provoked her was a “poor” relative whom she despised. She immediately flared up.

After saying that, she snorted and left with her maid.

Originally, she did not plan to go back with Qu Xuexin. She had an appointment with Lord Jing tonight. She would not let it be destroyed by Qu Xuexin.

Her words were quite meaningful. She almost pointed out that Qu Xuexin asked for it, and she also implied that Xiao Hanyuan was so anxious because there was an affair between him and Qu Xuexin.

She was angered by Xiao Hanyuan’s annoying words.

Upon hearing Qu Qiuyan’s words, Qu Xuexin was anxious. She couldn’t bother to pretend to be weak but quickly pulled Xiao Hanyuan’s sleeve and said, “Cousin brother, don’t blame Qiuyan and Moying. It has nothing to do with them. I fell into the water by accident.”

She did not dare to offend Qu Qiuyan.

Qu Moying sneered in her heart. “Qu Xuexin gave in as soon as Qu Qiuyan flared up, but she dared to scheme against me again and again because she thought I could be trifled with. She thought no one would stand up for me even if she hurt me.”

“Cousin sister, can you still walk? I’ll take you back!” Xiao Hanyuan turned around and wanted to help Qu Xuexin up, but he saw that Qu Xuexin had already stood up with Hong Mei’s help.

Yu Dong asked, “First Lady, Young Master Wang saved you. Do you want to invite him back into our mansion?”

His words made Qu Xuexin’s face flush red. Qu Xuexin clenched the blanket in her hand to suppress the hatred in her heart. She lowered her head, pretending not to hear Yu Dong’s words, and walked past Qu Moying.

Young Master Wang was not a good person. She knew it because he was arranged for Qu Moying by County Lady Jingyu. She was actually saved by him after falling into the water! Thinking of this, Qu Xuexin felt sick. She didn’t want to have anything to do with this kind of person.

Yu Dong continued, “First Lady…”

Xiao Hanyuan glared at Yu Dong and scolded, “You’re just a maid! What are you shouting for? Come and support First Lady!”

Yu Dong was not afraid of him at all. He glared at Xiao Hanyuan coldly. “I still need to take care of my lady. First Lady will be fine with you around.”

Yu Dong had disliked Xiao Hanyuan for a long time. Xiao Hanyuan disliked Qu Moying, but he was nice to Qu Xuexin, who had ulterior motives.

“Fourth Cousin Sister…” Being glared at by a maid, Xiao Hanyuan was also angry. He took a step forward and was about to speak to Qu Moying, but he saw that Qu Moying turned her head away with a cold face and ignored him.

Seeing that they wanted to leave, the crowd made way for them. However, they were indeed far away from where the carriages were stopped. Qu Xuexin could not get there with such a blanket.

Xiao Hanyuan did not know what to do. He turned around and saw the boat next to the flower terrace. He didn’t hear everything before, but he knew that Qu Xuexin was on the boat at that time.

“Hong Mei, did the ladies come here by that boat?”

Hong Mei nodded. “Yes, Young Master Xiao!”

Xiao Hanyuan nodded and arranged for Qu Xuexin, “Let’s take this boat back.”

Qu Xuexin wanted to object. She did not want to have anything to do with Young Master Wang, but at this time, it seemed that she had to have something to do with him.

Qu Xuexin looked up at Qu Moying and pleaded, “Moying, can you… accompany me?”

At this time, Qu Qiuyan had already left without a trace. Right now, she could only rely on Qu Moying.

Since she had asked, Qu Moying couldn’t refuse. But she didn’t want to get on Young Master Wang’s boat, either. She frowned slightly. She couldn’t leave at this time.

“Young Lady who fell into the water, are you First Lady Qu?” Suddenly, a sharp voice came over. Qu Moying looked up and saw a large boat coming over. Young Master Wang’s boat couldn’t compare with this boat at all.

The one who spoke was a fair-skinned eunuch without a beard on the boat.

It could be easily told that the owner of the boat was definitely from the royal family.

Qu Xuexin did not know who was in the boat, but she could guess that the identity of the person was extraordinary. She hurriedly raised her head and said in a delicate voice, “Yes! I am.”

The eunuch said loudly, “Since you’re First Lady Qu, come on in with me. Our master happens to be free, and he is willing to give you guys a ride.”

Qu Xuexin was stunned at first and then overjoyed. She hurriedly lowered her head and said softly, “Yes!”

Xiao Hanyuan frowned. He had some doubts about this unknown boat. Just as he was about to ask, Qu Xuexin waved at him, indicating him not to object. He could only shut his mouth.

It had only been a short time since he had come to the capital. He did not know many things and people well. He did not know who the person in front of him was, and he thought Qu Xuexin knew the other party.

A wide gangplank was placed down from the boat. Qu Xuexin held Hong Mei’s hand and stepped on the gangplank, which was really stable.

Xiao Hanyuan hurriedly followed her. He was really worried about Qu Xuexin’s current situation. In his eyes, Qu Xuexin was the most pitiful one among the several ladies in Qu Mansion.

She was also the most decent and nicest one. Unfortunately, her sisters were not easy to deal with. None of them was nice to her.

This time, Qu Moying did not hesitate and also got on the boat.

The eunuch grinned at Qu Xuexin. “First Lady, please come with me. Our master happens to have clothes prepared here. Please go and change first!”

“Yes!” Qu Xuexin was overjoyed. She did not expect such a good thing to happen. She held Hong Mei’s hand and followed the eunuch.

It was not appropriate for Xiao Hanyuan to follow them at this time. He just looked in the direction Qu Xuexin left in doubt, thinking she was too ready to believe others!

Why did she follow a stranger without any precaution?

Qu Moying stood at the bow of the boat, her eyes calm. She had already recognized the eunuch. He served Pei Yuanjun. Needless to say, this boat belonged to Pei Yuanjun.

However, this boat was the one that crashed into Young Master Wang’s boat. Qu Xuexin didn’t see it, but Qu Moying saw this boat coming straight at Young Master Wang’s boat clearly.

This was also the reason why Yu Dong hurried to the flower terrace after finishing his words.

Qu Moying did not know what Pei Yuanjun meant!

The boat made a large turn in the lake, and the other boats quickly made way for it.

After the boat left, some people started discussing in low voices.

“Did this boat crash over just now?”

“Yes, it was this boat. It seems that the person on this boat is an old acquaintance of First Lady Qu.”

“First Lady Qu? Which Qu Mansion is she from? The one that has been discussed a lot recently?”

“It must be. That lady must be First Lady Qu, the one who coveted the powerful He Family at first but then broke the proposed marriage later…”

Young Master Wang quietly walked towards his boat. He wanted to leave since no one was paying attention to him, but before he reached the boat, a person suddenly came from the side…