On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince’s Hidden Illness
Chapter 289: Both Fall into the Water

Chapter 289: Chapter 289: Both Fall into the Water

Listening to the palace concubines nitpicking Leng Yu Yan, Ye Zhenyu gave a slight turn of his head and signaled with his eyes to someone hiding nearby.

That person understood and immediately darted away.

At the Water Pavilion, the boatwoman respectfully asked, "Princess, Commandery Princess, which of you two will board the boat first?"

The Huixin Pavilion wasn’t actually far from the Water Pavilion, but the only way to reach the small island was to take a boat.

The boat was small, able to carry only three people at a time.

Since the boat already had the boatwoman, which meant that if the Ninth Princess and Leng Yu Yan were to board, they could either go separately, each with a palace maid, or board together without any maids.

Ye Yuan said, "Naturally, the Princess and the Commandery Princess will go together."

Anyway, there were palace maids serving at the Huixin Pavilion, so she signaled to the maids behind her to lift her along with the wheelchair onto the boat.

Afterward, the maids stepped back, and Leng Yu Yan boarded.

Soon, the boatwoman started rowing.

As soon as the boat left the side of the pavilion, the wind picked up.

The wind blew through the clouds like spreading ink, and a few drops of rain fell from the sky.

"Ah, it’s raining!" cried the boatwoman. "Please sit tight, Princess and Commandery Princess, I will row faster."

Leng Yu Yan sat down on the bamboo chair in the boat and had just settled when she heard Ye Jiu ask, "These clothes of yours must be quite heavy, right?"

"Indeed," Leng Yu Yan pulled at the wide neckline of her dress, "layered inside and out, it’s especially heavy."

This elaborate outfit was only fastened at the shoulders, leaving not only the chest but also the back of the neck feeling cool and exposed.

Ye Jiu laughed, "To be honest, once you’re up on the island wearing this, my brothers will surely be gaping at you."

Hearing that, Leng Yu Yan covered herself with a scarf.

Seeing this, Ye Jiu took her hand, "Why cover up? Be bold, it looks so good!"

From the island, Ye Yiheng, who saw Leng Yu Yan’s actions from a distance, frowned deeply.

Why was she dressed like that today?

Whom was she trying to entice?

Just then, as the boat reached the middle of the way between the pavilion and the island, the boatwoman heard a bird chirp and promptly stowed the oar.

Seated in the front, Ye Jiu and Leng Yu Yan didn’t notice the boatwoman’s movements.

By the time Leng Yu Yan noticed the boat slowing down and turned her head, she saw the boatwoman with a fierce smile, fiercely stamping the bottom of the boat with the paddle.

She then sternly shouted, "Who are you?"

Before the words had fallen, a hidden mechanism was activated, and the boat instantly fell apart, the boatwoman disappearing into the waters of the lake.

Leng Yu Yan didn’t have time to stand up; her entire body plunged into the lake as the boat broke up.

Ye Jiu, whose mobility was impaired, fell helplessly into the water along with the wheelchair.

"Princess!" Leng Yu Yan reached out to grab her.

"Commandery Princess!" Ye Jiu also reached out.

But Leng Yu Yan herself couldn’t swim and Ye Jiu’s legs were immobile; their fingertips merely brushed in midair before they both sank towards the lake’s bottom.

Seeing this, people on the island screamed in panic, and the palace concubines shrieked.

Ye Yiheng grabbed the arm of Song Guo and walked to the edge of the island, his fingers tightly clenched.

Song Guo understood and bellowed, "Your Highness, the Commandery Princess and the Princess have fallen into the water!"

He threw the dark large cloak he was wearing to Song Guo and plunged into the water with great force.

Just as Ye Zhenyu was about to play the hero, his movement halted, "The Crown Prince is blind, how can he rescue anyone?"

Song Guo glanced at Prince Liang and shouted to Ye Yiheng, who was swimming swiftly towards the center of the lake, "Your Highness, keep swimming straight ahead, I will guide you!"

Ji Qingyu knocked aside his wine cup and dove into the lake.

Ye Zhenyu’s mind sharpened. Today’s plan was set for his own gain, he couldn’t allow others to take the lead, so he too plunged into the water.

The Old Princess Consort and the Yun Family hurried side by side to the shore, both mothers-in-law anxiously watching the surface of the lake, where now only bubbles were emerging.

Their hearts tugged fiercely.

"Who is the boatwoman?" Lai Ran slapped the table, "Yan’er can’t swim, I have to save her!"

Just as he was about to stand up, the Emperor held his arm down, "Prince Zhenbei, you’re just recovered from a serious illness, how can you save someone? I’m also worried about Ninth Princess, as a father, we all have the same feelings. There are many rescuers now, Prince Zhenbei, rest assured!"

"I’ll go!" Lai Taihong declared with full vigor, tilting his head to drain the wine in his cup to warm his body.

He didn’t trust the Ye Family!

However, the Empress Dowager held his arm, "Old Prince and I are about the same age, don’t go into the water. Besides, two of my grandsons and one grandson-in-law have already gone to rescue her. Look, some of the nannies who can swim are also in the water, the Commandery Princess and my granddaughter will surely be safe!"

Consort Xian glanced at the Seventh Prince, signaling him to hurry and rescue her.

The Seventh Prince raised an eyebrow, poured himself wine, and drank leisurely, with no intention of saving Leng Yu Yan at all.

The military power of the Prince Zhenbei Mansion might be attractive, and Leng Yu Yan was undeniably beautiful, but he was not interested.

Once he ascended the throne, the military power of Prince Zhenbei Mansion would naturally be his, and women like Leng Yu Yan would probably seek to attach themselves to him.

Consort Xian sighed in exasperation. Today she had spent a fortune on a set of clothes, all so that during the rescue, her two sons could have not only physical contact but also a deeper connection with Leng Yu Yan, thus leaving her with no choice but to marry Fourth or Seventh.

Unexpectedly, Seventh was unmoved!

Gradually, the rain grew heavier, splattering on the lake surface and pattering between the tiles of the Huixin Pavilion.

The Lai Family grew increasingly anxious and worried.

Knowing that their prince had to rescue someone while blind, Song Guo knew he had to cooperate well, shouting again, "Your Highness, swim another two zhang straight ahead, and you will reach where the Commandery Princess fell into the water!"

Ye Yiheng dived to the bottom of the lake, his eyes wide open, observing everything underwater, and soon, he saw Leng Yu Yan with her eyes closed.

The scarf that had been on her body was gone without a trace, and her gorgeous clothes had slipped off significantly, revealing a stretch of pale skin.

His heart tightened, and he quickly swam beside her, pulling her clothes back up.

Damn it!

The soaked clothes were especially heavy, the collar was too large, and it couldn’t hold onto her shoulders in the water.

If he were to lift her out of the water now, her exposed springtime would surely be seen by others.

But at this moment, the woman before him had already passed out, and if she didn’t get air soon, her life might be at risk.

Even if he brought her to the surface, her clothes would still make it difficult to get out of the water. If he were to give her air at the surface, everyone on the island would see.

In desperation, Ye Yiheng surfaced for a deep breath before diving back into the water.

His thin lips met her delicate ones, giving her his air.

Leng Yu Yan was in a daze, the lake was too deep, at first, she held her breath, desperately trying to leap up from the bottom. To her horror, the lakebed was all mud, and she couldn’t gain any leverage. Soon after running out of air, she lost consciousness.

It felt like oxygen was suddenly entering her body, and Leng Yu Yan felt herself sink to the bottom of the lake, then as if floating up into the clouds, wanting to open her eyes, but she couldn’t.

Ye Yiheng adjusted her clothes again, but the neckline still wouldn’t stay on her shoulders, so he had no choice but to wrap his arm under her armpit, lifting his upper body out of the water, with only Leng Yu Yan’s head showing.

"Song Guo, tell Mo Chen or Ruofeng to bring the large cloak!"

"Alright!" Song Guo shouted, tossing the large cloak directly onto Mo Chen and Ruofeng from a few steps away.

Mo Chen caught the large cloak, and together with Ruofeng, they both leaped forward towards the center of the lake.