20demayo Chapter 410 Someone Pushed Me
Chapter 410 Someone Pushed Me
When An Lingrong heard those words, she knew that Xiao Linzi was in bad condition.
"Xiao Linzi, quickly hand Hongzhan to me. Hurry and get your injured shoulder out of the water so that the dirty water doesn't get on the wound."
When she swung the dagger just now, she smeared a killing powder on it.
The blue veins on "Xiao Zhangzi's" neck showed that he was at the end of his strength.
Xiao Linzi had injured his shoulder, and An Lingrong was worried that he might accidentally get contaminated by the poisonous lake water.
Seeing that Xiao Linzi didn't move, she turned around and took Hongzhan, whose lips were purple from the cold.
"Hongzhan, hold mother's neck tightly."
Feeling the trembling coming from his thin body, An Lingrong gently patted his back to comfort him.
"Mother is here, don't be afraid."
"Mother, I'm not afraid. I was standing by the lake just now, and someone pushed me from behind!"
An Lingrong hugged Hongzhan in her arms and said with red eyes.
"Hongzhan, close your eyes. Mother will take you ashore right away."
The person behind her was bleeding black blood from all seven orifices, and An Lingrong was afraid of scaring the child again.
Seeing that Xiao Linzi didn't move, she whispered something.
"That man is not Xiao Zhangzi. Hurry and follow me ashore."
"He must have had poison in his mouth, and he swallowed it and committed suicide before completing his mission."
An Lingrong glanced at the bright yellow figures and two small wooden boats swimming towards them. She hurriedly talked to Xiao Linzi to focus his attention.
She swam forward two meters with all her might, but noticed that Xiao Linzi beside her began to sink, which was obviously a sign of exhaustion.
An Lingrong's heart tightened, and she hurriedly reminded Hongzhan: "Hold on tight to mother's neck, don't let go."
Upon hearing this, Hongzhan hugged his mother's neck even tighter.
An Lingrong used her free hand to tightly hold Xiao Linzi's injured arm and lifted him up with force.
But she underestimated the weight of the soaked little forest. The cold lake water poured into her mouth, nose and ears. For a moment, she seemed to see herself imprisoned in the Yanxi Palace in her previous life.
"Mother! Mother..."
Hongzhan's crying brought An Lingrong back to her senses instantly.
She was Consort Shu, a woman with three children.
An Lingrong kicked her legs with all her might, waved her right arm, and numbly dragged the motionless Xiao Linzi forward.
Nothing could happen to her son, her loyal servant, or herself.
The surging lake water submerged my neck, chin, and nose...
An Lingrong would never admit defeat.
"Sixth Prince, please let go. I will take you aboard."
"The eunuch in charge of my palace has been attacked. Please bring him aboard as soon as possible."
The imperial guards who had gathered around paused, then obeyed An Lingrong's instructions.
She gently patted Hongzhan's back with her hand in the water, and he let go.
"Mother, I, your son... Achoo... will be waiting for you on the boat."
An Lingrong felt a lot more relieved once Xiao Linzi and Hong Zhan were taken away.
She grabbed the pole that Baoque handed her and was slowly pulled towards another small boat.
"Master, please hold on to this servant's hand."
When Baoque felt his master's cold hand, his nose felt sore.
"The water is cold, hurry up and pull the master up."
An Lingrong's palace dress absorbed enough lake water, and Baoque was able to pull her onto the boat with the help of two young eunuchs rowing the boat.
As soon as she sat in the boat, she pulled her thick cloak over her head to block the cold wind blowing from the lake.
An Lingrong wiped the water droplets off her face and pointed to the place where blood was oozing not far away and gave instructions.
"Hongzhan and I just encountered some bad guys in the lake. Fortunately, our loyal servant Xiaolinzi came to our rescue. Go and capture the bad guys."
"Xiao Zhangzi" has changed his appearance. An Lingrong wants to know what the face underneath the fake skin looks like?
The real Xiao Zhangzi must have been ambushed after entering the garden. An Lingrong guessed that he was probably lying quietly in a corner of the garden.
Despite being covered with a cloak, An Lingrong still felt cold and shivered all over.
She looked at Hongzhan and Xiaolinzi being sent ashore before turning to ask.
"Bao Que, how did Hongzhan fall into the water just now?"
"Master, I heard a splash and saw that the Sixth Prince had fallen into the lake."
"This servant has failed in her duty and failed to take good care of the young master. Please punish me, Master."
Baoque knelt on the small wooden boat and banged his head against it, making a loud "bang bang" sound.
"You should get up first. The bad guys came prepared, and it's not your fault."
An Lingrong helped her up with her own hands.
Taking advantage of the fact that they had just arrived at the garden and were off guard, they began to act secretly.
As soon as she got ashore, Concubine Jing handed her a cup of hot tea.
"I have ordered Sixth Prince and Little Linzi to be sent to Concubine Hua's Rugu Hanjin. Drink some hot water to warm yourself up."
Concubine Jing thought a lot the moment An Lingrong jumped into the lake.
If Hongxia accidentally fell into the water, she would never be able to risk her life as recklessly as An Lingrong.
Concubine Shu really loves her children.
An Lingrong touched the steaming teacup and knew that the water was fine.
After drinking a sip of warm tea, my body finally warmed up.
At this time, Hongyao squeezed over crying, "Mother, it's all Hongyao's fault for not listening. If I hadn't wanted to go see the pleasure boat, Sixth Brother wouldn't have gotten into trouble..."
An Lingrong saw him crying sadly and comforted him softly.
"Hongyao, today is not your fault, stop crying..."
Concubine Hua, who arrived in a hurry, interrupted An Lingrong's words of comforting her youngest son.
She hurriedly pushed Baoge, whose eyes were swollen from crying, aside and yelled at him.
"An Lingrong, I heard from Hongzhan that you also went down to the lake. Why are you still talking here?"
"I have already asked people to make preparations in Ruguhanjin, let's go!"
As Concubine Hua said this, she wanted to bend down and pick up An Lingrong.
"Rong'er, Concubine Hua is right. Go to Rugu Hanjin and warm yourself up."
The emperor, who came rushing over, knocked Concubine Hua off balance, picked up An Lingrong and ran towards Ru Gu Hanjin.
Seeing her master's sudden change of expression, Songzhi pinched her arm hard and reminded her loudly.
"Master, the Imperial Concubine Shu and the Sixth Prince are resting in the nearby Ruguhan. As the host, you must hurry back to take charge of the situation."
When Concubine Hua heard this, she hurriedly trotted to catch up with the figure in front.
An Lingrong, with a pale face, leaned in the emperor's arms in fear, sobbing softly.
"Your Majesty, there are many suspicious circumstances surrounding Hongzhan's drowning. Please, Your Majesty, make a decision for him."
"Rong'er, I have ordered the seal off of Houhu Lake and will conduct a thorough investigation. You don't need to worry too much right now. Take care of yourself first."
The emperor, who was breathing heavily, comforted her gently.
But his eyes were filled with frost. Hongzhan was the son he had been waiting for for many years, and the person behind the scenes wanted to cut off his roots.
"Su Peisheng, take your men to investigate. Arrest all those who were waiting on the shore!"
An Lingrong's heart skipped a beat and she quickly raised her head.
"Your Majesty, Hongzhan and I are used to being served by the elders around us. Please forgive them this time."
Seeing that the emperor looked unhappy, she added.
"If Hongzhan's fall into the water this time is related to the people around him, I... cough cough cough..."
"Rong'er, stop talking."