Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 876 - 874_1

Chapter 876: Chapter 874_1

After leaving Nangong Country, Xiao’er and Shangguan Xuanyi would still have to make a trip to Zhenyang County and then head north.

By the time they arrive in Zhenyang County, Jingrui should have already taken office.

In the summer, rain is more frequent in the south.

Xiao’er sat in the cabin, looking out through the window at the heavy rain outside, shrouding the entire river in a misty haze.

The rivers had risen significantly due to torrential rain in the past two days, turning the whole river murky yellow.

With rapid currents, numerous eddies spun on the surface of the river with driftwood, branches, and planks frequently floating by.

They were forced to stay in a small town for a few days before they could set off again.

With Bai Tian around, they were able to accurately avoid the stormy weather and safely hit the road.

As their boat was passing a village, they noticed a crowd of people standing on the embankment to the left.

"What are those people on the shore doing standing by the river? What will they do if they accidentally fall in?" Yang Mei asked, unclear about why the crowd was pointing at the river.

"They are probably from nearby villages, standing on the embankment to monitor the rising water levels. They might be worried that the embankment won’t be able to hold the pressure from the flood. But although the embankment is made of earth, the lush green grass on it makes it look sturdy," Xiao’er speculated after hearing Yang Mei’s words.

"The earthen levee was constructed 10 years ago. Unless there’s a massive flood, it won’t burst. There was no cement back then, so it was made by compiling and compressing earth, followed by planting some grass on the surface to prevent the soil from getting washed away. The levee is long, spanning across several towns. It was built using soil from several mountaintops and fields. At that time, the county magistrate of this county was even promoted because he constructed this levee and alleviated the water problems in this region. He is none other than Li Yuanwailang from the Ministry of Works," Shangguan Xuanyi put down his book and said, looking out at the scene.

"Every official who can serve in any of the six departments must have performed great deeds," Yang Liu remarked.

"This only proves that the times create heroes. Minze Country is in need of rejuvenation, and capable individuals can seize the opportunity and make a difference!" Xiao’er exclaimed.

"Like Marquis Shengping? His wife, a farmer girl, rose from a peasant family to the Marquis Mansion. She herself went from being a farmer girl to a county mistress, she’s pretty much a role model for the common people!" Yang Mei joked.

"Just a role model? I thought I was already a legend!" Xiao’er responded in jest.

Yang Mei was silent for a moment.

Princess, are you sure you don’t know how to be humble?

"Why do you look so shocked? Don’t you think I’m legendary enough? Huh?" Xiao’er looked at Yang Mei and demanded, pretending to be aggressive.

Her tone clearly conveyed that anyone who dared to deny her legendary status was going to receive a piece of her mind!

"Legendary! Princess is a genius of her time, a legend of all times!" Under Xiao’er’s intimidation, Yang Mei quickly said, insincere.

The moment Yang Mei finished her sentence, Xiao’er couldn’t resist smacking her: "Well! You even dare to beguile me!"

Yang Mei laughed and dodged: "I dare not! I sincerely think that the princess is a legendary woman!"

"Screw you and your woman!" Xiao’er couldn’t help rolling her eyes and jokingly chased Yang Mei around.

As the two teased and laughed, a cry of alarm suddenly sounded from behind them: "Help! My son fell into the water! Help!"

Xiao’er and Yang Mei immediately stopped joking around and rushed to look out the window.

They saw a man’s head getting quickly swept away and submerged by the yellow river water on the turbulent river.

A man immediately jumped into the river from the shore, but before he could even begin to swim, he, too, was swept away by the river. He encountered a whirlpool and disappeared beneath the surface.

"Help! Save my son Huzi! Wuu..."

The people on the shore held the distressed woman tightly: "Aunty, be careful, don’t fall in! The current is too strong! Jumping in would undoubtedly be suicide!"

Xiao’er’s face paled. She felt that the man who had jumped in to save the child looked a lot like Jingrui!

"Princess, that man who jumped into the river looks just like the young master!" Yang Mei also spoke up at that moment.

Upon hearing that, Xiao’er’s pupils contracted! Jingrui was an even poorer swimmer than herself!

The current was raging! Even a world swimming champion might not survive if they fell in! Wasn’t he jumping in the river just asking to die?

Although Xiao’er believed her swimming skills were pretty good, she couldn’t be certain that she would survive such a turbulent river!

But how could she stand by and watch Jingrui drown!

The two men who fell into the river would surely be swept towards them by the fast currents.

If she jumped in to save them now, she might just catch them in time.

Just as Xiao’er was about to jump in the river, Shangguan Xuanyi held her back: "Hold onto the princess, don’t let her jump into the river! No one else is to jump in either, or they’ll be killed!"

Having said that, Shangguan Xuanyi jumped in!

"Brother Shangguan!" Xiao’er felt a twinge of worry.

She could only see that Shangguan Xuanyi, who had fallen into the water, was swept away by the flood. He flailed his arms a few times before being swallowed by the water.

Xiao’er’s heart lurched! She struggled forcefully, wanting to jump in the river to save them.

Yang Mei and Yang Liu each grabbed one of her arms: "Princess, stay calm!"

"Let go of me! I need to save them!" She had the spatial pods. She would be safe regardless.

But it was different for Shangguan Xuanyi. Shangguan Xuanyi’s spatial rings wouldn’t work in water!

If it wasn’t for her, he wouldn’t have to risk his life by jumping into the river.

And he forbade others from jumping in because he knew that, with such a strong current, jumping in was extremely dangerous.

It’s different in the water than on land no matter how good a swimmer you are. Even under such forceful currents, your body might start cramping.

"Princess, stay calm, the master will be fine! If you jump in, he will have to save one more person, you!" Yang Liu firmly held onto Xiao’er, who was struggling frantically, and persuaded loudly.

To her horror, she had the feeling that both of them together were barely able to hold onto Xiao’er.

When on earth did Xiao’er become a better martial artist than them!

Desperate, Yang Liu had to use her mouth. She bit down on Xiao’er’s clothes.

Xiao’er was on the verge of desperation: "Let go of me! I promise I’ll be fine! I’m sure I can save them!"

"No way!" With such a strong current, if they let her in, they might as well start preparing for their own funerals!

"I told you I’ll be fine! Let go!" Xiao’er was enraged. She used all her strength to shake off Yang Liu and Yang Mei.

Then she jumped straight out of the window!

Just as Xiao’er was about to hit the water, she was pulled back by An Yi.

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