Chapter 185: Chapter 127: Refusing to Save the Dying

Shen Ruoxi and Jun Moling leisurely rowed their small boat on the shimmering lake, the breeze bringing a sense of ease.

At this moment, they were completely unaware of the thrilling scene unfolding at the lakeside.

Xueyan’s body bobbed up and down in the water, continuously shouting, “Help, help!”

However, standing at the lakeside, Xiao Chengyi’s heart was filled with malicious thoughts.

He thought, if she died, it might be better; if Xueyan just died like this, Shen Ruoxi would surely hate him for a lifetime.

She would angrily roar at him, strike him without mercy, and in this way, they would be entangled forever.

Xiao Chengyi stood indifferently on the shore, ignoring Xueyan’s cries for help, as if the struggling figure in the water was not a living person but merely a stray cat or dog, unworthy of his assistance.

Following Xiao Chengyi, He Hongying was stunned by the sight.

Xiao Chengyi said he would bring Xueyan back, claiming she was his concubine maid, yet now he stood there cold and merciless, watching Xueyan struggle in the water.

What exactly was happening? He Hongying was filled with confusion.

Although she too wished Xueyan would die, she didn’t want it to happen here.

If Xueyan died now, both she and Xiao Chengyi would be implicated.

Shen Ruoxi might not be feared, but Prince Zhan terrified her immensely; in front of him, he could crush her as easily as an insignificant ant.

Therefore, He Hongying couldn’t care less about the indifferent Xiao Chengyi beside her, anxiously shouting, “Someone, help!”

Before her voice completely faded, she heard a splash as a strong figure unhesitatingly leapt into the water.

That person quickly swam toward Xueyan, using powerful arms to lift her and swim back to shore with all their might.

Xueyan had swallowed a lot of water, hardly able to breathe.

The person carefully laid her flat on the ground, placing their clothes under her body, then pressed her chest with both hands, helping her expel the water from her stomach.

Before long, Xueyan coughed out some water, slowly opened her eyes, and struggled to sit up.

The first thing she saw was a resolute face exuding a cold aura, with dripping wet hair on the forehead, the whole body soaked.

Undoubtedly, it was this person who saved her and draped his clothes over her.

For a moment, Xueyan was dazed, never expecting that at this critical moment, the one to save her would be this person.

Mi Yi was initially strolling leisurely by the lake, knowing well when to keep his distance as his master and future mistress enjoyed their boat ride.

After all, if he witnessed their intimacy, it would be highly inappropriate.

So, Mi Yi wandered by the lakeside.

Upon hearing a commotion, he realized someone had fallen into the water.

Without a second thought, he rushed over, unhesitatingly jumping into the lake to save the person.

Once he brought the person to shore, Mi Yi realized it was none other than Xueyan, the maid of his future mistress, Shen Ruoxi.

Previously, she seemed fragile and weak, but now holding her in his arms, he could feel how thin she really was, as light as if she weighed less than his two legs.

At this moment, Xueyan’s eyes were filled with panic, desperately clutching the coat draped over her, like a helpless, frightened little deer, evoking sympathy.

Meanwhile, on the boat, Shen Ruoxi and Jun Moling finally noticed the commotion on the lakeside, seemingly surrounded by a crowd.

She quickly rowed the boat back, and even before reaching the shore, she leapt from the boat using her Qinggong skills.

The first thing she saw upon stepping onto the shore was Xueyan curled up with a wet coat, shivering.

Standing beside her was Mi Yi, and not far away were Xiao Chengyi and He Hongying.

Everyone watched as Shen Ruoxi squatted down and gently draped her dry coat over Xueyan.

Then, her gaze coldly swept over Xiao Chengyi, He Hongying, and the steward managing Moon Lake, her voice as cold as ice, “Who can tell me what on earth is going on here?”

He Hongying, already intimidated by Prince Zhan Jun Moling’s intimidating presence, was now also trembled by Shen Ruoxi’s cold demeanor from the bottom of her heart.

Xiao Chengyi, with an indifferent expression, slowly spoke, “Marquis Shen, I suppose taking Xueyan back to the Xiao Mansion isn’t a problem! Although her contract is in your hands, her household registration still remains with the Xiao Family. In short, she is still a person of the Xiao Mansion right now.”

Regarding the change of household registration, Shen Ruoxi didn’t quite understand, slightly furrowing her brows.

Xueyan hurriedly leaned closer, choking with emotion, “Miss, I don’t want to go back; the contract is in your hands, meaning the Xiao Mansion already sold me, just waiting for the registration change.

No matter if my registration remains with the Xiao Family, I’m no longer their person.”

Before Shen Ruoxi could speak, a warm coat was already draped over her shoulders.

She looked up and nodded slightly at Jun Moling, then took a deep breath, her eyes seemingly carrying shards of ice, glaring straight at Xiao Chengyi, sternly asking, “Xiao Chengyi, what exactly do you intend to do?”

He Hongying involuntarily shivered, feeling a sudden chill surge.

Shen Ruoxi’s approach already made the surrounding temperature drop, and Jun Moling’s arrival felt like ice and snow covering, causing the temperature to plummet to freezing point.

“Taking Xueyan home.”

Xiao Chengyi, ignoring the oppressive atmosphere, said indifferently, “Marquis Shen, Xueyan is a native servant; even with her being sold, the original owner has the right to buy her back first.

Moreover, the transaction didn’t involve me; you bought Xueyan from Ning Zhen, she has no say in it.

Also, she’s not an ordinary maid but my concubine maid, and I absolutely have the right to buy her back. Silver will be provided accordingly, and I hope you have her selling contract ready.”

Shen Ruoxi’s lips turned pale, her delicate face filled with shock and anger.

She truly hadn’t expected such a turn of events.

Xueyan was even more terrified, tears streaming like a breached flood. At this moment, she felt all around her were eyes pointing fingers, enduring her shame and only incessantly shaking her head, “Miss, I don’t want to go back.”

Just moments ago, when she fell into the lake, Xiao Chengyi watched without saving her. At that moment, her heart was frozen toward this man, never wanting to have anything to do with him again in this lifetime.

Should she really return to the Xiao Family, she would rather die.

“Bringing Xueyan back is nothing but a fool’s dream; Xiao Chengyi, no matter your intentions, since I bought her, she’s my person,” Shen Ruoxi coldly retorted, fiery anger burning in her beautiful eyes.

“Even if this goes to His Majesty, I have grounds to argue. Ning Zhen has been abandoned by me, her concubine maid being sold, let’s see if I have the right to reverse purchase, likewise, no change in her registration either.”

Looking at Shen Ruoxi’s pale face, Xiao Chengyi actually felt a sense of satisfaction.

Want to cut ties with him and safely marry Prince Zhan? Not a chance!

Xueyan is his person; how he disposes of her is up to him, and there’s nothing she can do.

“Mi Yi, did you save Xueyan?” Jun Moling asked knowingly, for only he and Xueyan were soaking wet here.

Mi Yi respectfully bowed, “Yes, master.”

Jun Moling’s icy gaze fixed on Xiao Chengyi, lightly asking, “General Xiao watched her fall into the water without helping?”

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