I just want to live a happy life

Chapter 267: Startling Steps - 4 Fu Jin 13

The Eighth Lady couldn't help but touch her belly, with hope flashing in her eyes.

Mingyu knew her sister best and knew that she was looking forward to having a child. She said excitedly, "Sister, why don't we ask the imperial physician to come and take a look? You've been having a hard time lately. The sooner you can see the doctor, the more peace of mind you'll have."

The Eighth Lady thought for a moment and said, "I feel fine now. It won't be too late to ask the doctor later."

There are too many guests today. If the imperial physician comes and diagnoses that the patient is pregnant, it would be a good thing. If it is not, it would be a joke.

Most of the ladies present knew the character of the Eighth Lady. She had always been proud, strong-willed, and did not want to embarrass herself.

So she didn't say anything, but Yu Ludai's words just now were still heard. Not only did the Eighth Concubine not dare to make any drastic movements, but the other concubines also became much more careful in treating her.

At this time, the other side.

Ruoxi stood in the pavilion hung with thousands of paper cranes, waiting impatiently, walking left and right, but not stopping to rest.

From time to time, he would look in the direction where Qiaohui left: "Why isn't she coming yet? Why is Qiaohui so slow?"

Ruoxi waited patiently for a while, and then she completely lost her patience.

She wanted to see what happened to Qiaohui.

Ruoxi was angry, and the high-heeled shoes she was wearing made a clacking sound.

She left the pavilion, walked along a winding gravel path, and then headed towards the small bridge. When she stepped onto the highest step of the bridge, she accidentally sprained her ankle. Ruoxi wanted to hold onto the handrail on the bridge, but her body staggered and her hand did not reach up, but missed. Just like that, she accidentally fell into the water.

She fell from the highest point of the bridge, and when she fell into the water, there was a huge splash.

After his head emerged, he kept slapping the water and shouting for help.

Most of the servants in the mansion went to serve the guests, as well as the princes and wives.

Ruoxi was forced to drink a few gulps of water, and her voice became unclear, so not many people could hear it.

She flapped like this for a while, and finally someone came. The person took a look and was startled, but she couldn't swim, so she had to go find someone.

As soon as the man ran away, Ruoxi realized belatedly that the water was not deep. If she stood up, the water would only reach her waist.

Ruoxi stood in the water, thinking of how stupid she was just now, and couldn't help blushing for herself.

How could she be so stupid.

What kind of world is this? She had no place to vent her pent-up emotions, and she was about to explode.

This time she fell into the water, she really couldn't help herself.

So Ruoxi vented her anger on the water. She slapped the water hard with her hands and screamed loudly.

When Qiaohui brought the Tenth Prince Yinzhen here, they happened to see Ruoxi standing in the water and going crazy. The Tenth Prince was shocked for a moment and stood there staring blankly without moving.

Ruoxi also saw the two people, one was someone close to her and the other was a fool, so she didn't take them seriously.

Ruoxi was still venting in the water.

The Tenth Prince was stunned for a while, and finally reacted. He ran over and stood by the water: "Ruoxi, what are you doing? Get out of the water quickly."

"If other people saw this, your reputation would be ruined."

"See what?"

A familiar voice was heard, Yinsi turned around and looked over there. It was the eighth brother Yinsi, but he was not alone. He was accompanied by other princes, as well as the wives who heard the noise and were worried that something might have happened.

When they arrived here, the first thing they saw was Ruoxi standing in the water.

At this moment, Ruoxi was no longer as well dressed as she was at the beginning. Her clothes were all wet and stuck to her body.

The bun on her head was crooked and her hair was scattered on her face. When she looked over, there was a look of displeasure at being disturbed in her eyes. From this perspective, she really looked like a crazy woman.

The gentle smile on Yinsi's face disappeared, Ruolan looked anxious, and the Eighth Lady was supported by Mingyu and walked behind.

Ruoxi was so frightened when she saw so many people that she dared not move. She just stood in the water in a daze.

Yinsi looked at the servant standing beside him and said, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and bring Ruoxi up."

The servant hurriedly said yes, walked to the water's edge, and looked at Ruoxi standing in the water. He didn't move for a moment. How could he bring her up? It seemed that nothing happened to Miss Ruoxi.

Ruolan also felt the embarrassment at the moment, and she quickly said, "Ruoxi, what are you still doing in the water? Come up quickly."

When Ruoxi heard Ruolan's voice and saw so many people watching, she lowered her head and walked out of the water step by step.

After walking up, she quickly hid behind Ruolan, not wanting to see the looks from people present.

Qiaohui put a newly-obtained cloak on Ruoxi at the right time, while Ruolan stood in front of Ruoxi and withstood the pressure of everyone's gaze.

Ruolan forced a smile and said, "My sister drank too much today and accidentally fell into the water. I'm sorry to make you all laugh at her."

Yinsi felt sorry for Ruolan and said a few words to make amends.

After Ruoxi put on a cloak, she couldn't help but secretly glance at everyone's expressions.

The first person she saw was the Fourth Prince Yinzhen. He was standing next to the Fourth Lady Yu Ludai, with one hand behind his back and a cold expression on his face. Nothing could be seen.

After Concubine De passed away, the Fourteenth Prince, who used to be noisy, became quiet. In the past, he would have said a few words, but now he didn't say a word and seemed to be uninterested.

Some of the other princes were obviously laughing, some had a playful look in their eyes, and some just followed Yinsi and said a few words.

The other wives didn't say anything, but just glanced at the Eighth Wife individually.

That look seemed to be saying, you're in trouble for having such a restless person in the mansion.

Mingyu glared at Ruoxi angrily, then comforted her sister, telling her not to be angry, as being angry was bad for her health.

The Eighth Lady also knew this truth. She suppressed her anger and said nothing.

Today is really her unlucky day.

Ruoxi looked at these people, nervously fiddling with a corner of her cloak in her hand. She knew that these people must look down on her because of her falling into the water. They must think that she was restless and didn't know the rules.

But she didn't mean it, and they didn't understand the grievance she felt at all.

After the banquet, Ruoxi returned to her room and lay on the bed. Even if Qiaohui called her, she didn't want to speak. What was the point of speaking? Qiaohui didn't understand her.

No, it should be said that no one here can understand her.

Ruoxi fell into self-pity, and after sending away the sisters-in-law, the Eighth Lady returned to the main courtyard with a tired face.

Mingyu helped her sister sit down: "Sister, there is no one here now, let the imperial physician take your pulse."

The Eighth Lady nodded: "Okay."