Chapter 174 (1/2)

Thus, she could only lower her head and said to Xiang Rong: “Apologies.”

Xiang Rong did not say anything. Standing next to Xuan Tian Hua, she shivered endlessly.

Xuan Tia Hua cupped his hands to Xuan Tia Yi and did not say anything further. Once again putting his hand on Xiang Rong’s shoulder, he led her back into the boat’s cabin.

Bu Ni Shang glared at the backs of the two people and fiercely gritted her teeth.

Back in the water, the bodyguard had already subdued Chen Yu and dragged her back to Fen Dai’s boat. Putting in some strength, he lifted her into the boat and handed her over to the eunuch inside.

Yi Lin quickly went forward and removed her own cloak then gave it to Chen Yu. She then helped her into the cabin of the boat.

Chen Yu was already frozen to the point of her consciousness being muddy, as she randomly shouted: “Your Highness, save me.”

Fen Dai lightly snorted, “His Highness the seventh prince does not have the time to save you. You were saved by a bodyguard and a eunuch.”

Chen Yu was a wreck and could not understand what Fen Dai was saying. She only felt that her body was cold beyond what she could endure. It felt as though her entire body had fallen into an ice cave.

Fen Dai stood up and gave Chen Yu a kick. Recently, this eldest sister was like a used and unwanted good to her. When they stood together, she felt that she was losing out!

Yi Lin glared at Fen Dai but did not dare say anything. She was, after all, just a servant. Chen Yu’s position within the Feng manor had been a little awkward recently. She did not want to offend Fen Dai because of Chen Yu. When the time came and there was an argument, she feared that even Chen Yu would not be able to protect her.

The storm finally came to an end, as each family’s boat began reaching the dock at the small island in the heart of the lake.

When they reached land, there were already many palace maids standing there. Upon seeing Xiang Rong being supported by Xuan Tian Hua, they quickly went up and received her, “Your Highness, do not worry. This servant will bring third young miss to get changed.”

Xuan Tian Hua nodded and said to Xiang Rong: “Go. Do not be afraid.” He then ordered the palace maid: “Take good care of her.”

Xiang Rong was extremely cold. Nodding, she followed the palace maid and brought along Mei Xiang, whose eyes were swollen from crying.

As for Chen Yu, she waited for a long time, but nobody paid her any heed. After a while, a wife of an official could not longer endure watching and took the initiative to give her her own cloak. Only then did a eunuch go over. Taking a look at Chen Yu, he said: “Come with us!”

Chen Yu was already past the point of being able to argue, and she could not worry about Xuan Tian Hua. In a daze, she followed the eunuch with the help of Yi Lin.

This island in the middle of the lake was called an island, but it was really just a piece of flat land. Its area was very large, large enough to host two times more people than were coming today.

Because this place had never been open to the outside, when people arrived on this island, the first thing they did was take in the scenery of this island. Slowly, they began to forget about what had happened earlier.

After roughly an hour, Xiang Rong finally changed into a new set of clothes. Her make up had also been fixed up, and her hair had been dried. Although her complexion was still a little pale, it made her look a little pitiful.

Following a palace maid’s lead, she arrived at the place where the banquet would be held. The palace maid introduced it, saying: “This place originally had plum trees, but the Emperor later said this flat island was very suited for people to gather, thus all the plum trees were cut down. Like this, the amount of open space increased.”

Xiang Rong listened while searching diligently for Xuan Tian Hua. Finally, she found him in a quiet corner. So that person had gone and hidden in a quiet area to drink tea alone.

Xiang Rong’s pace increased slightly and walked in that direction. Mei Xiang followed closely behind her. The palace maid’s mission had already been completed. She bowed to Xiang Rong’s parting figure and left.

When she arrived, Xuan Tian Hua had just put down the cup of tea. Seeing her come over, he asked: “Are you feeling a little better? Have you eaten the medicine that was sent to you?”

Xiang Rong nodded and asked the question she had: “Why does your Highness have the medical pill from second sister’s Hundred Herb Hall here?”

Xuan Tian Hua thought to himself that it was your second sister that just gave it to me; however, he could not admit it. He could only lie and say: “The medical pills at Hundred Herb Hall are famous all over. We often go to buy some.”

Xiang Rong did not doubt it and felt that Xuan Tian Hua’s words were very reasonable, thus she bowed and seriously said: “Many thanks your Highness for saving Xiang Rong. If it weren’t for your Highness being there, perhaps Xiang Rong would have already died in the lake.” When she said these words, she was still a little afraid. Especially when Chen Yu pulled her then Fen Dai had pushed her, she felt a sweat cover her body. They were her sisters. Why would they do things like this?

Xuan Tian Hua saw that she was a little absent-minded, so he picked up another cup of tea from the table and personally handed it to her: “Drink a little and warm yourself up.”

Xiang Rong was a little embarrassed. With rosy cheeks, she received the warm tea, but she felt that there was something that she had to explain, thus she said: “The palace does not have many plain clothing. These pink clothes are indeed very beautiful, but my second sister…” Upon mentioning Feng Yu Heng, the little girl’s heart sank.

“No wonder A-Heng likes you.” Xuan Tian Hua watched Xiang Rong and smiled slightly. He suddenly took half a step forward and whispered into her ear: “Don’t worry. Wearing clothes like this is perfect for welcoming A-Heng. She will be very happy.”

Xiang Rong was completely oblivious to what Xuan Tian Hua meant. But at this time, everyone attending the banquet had arrived. In just this small area, plenty of people were gathered. There were also some princes walking in this direction.