"Madam is truly heartless. I've waited for you for so long, and Madam should at least show some consideration," a man slurred as he stumbled over from within the cabin.
He reached out to touch Zhou Wan You's face.
Zhou Wan You sidestepped, a hint of undetectable killing intent in her tone, "You'd best get lost. Don't dirty my hands."
The man pressed closer, "Or perhaps Madam and this humble one can get lost together?"
He had heard that the General's wife was exceptionally beautiful, and seeing her today, he felt he was in for a treat.
Zhou Wan You kicked him squarely in the groin.
The man let out a pained cry and collapsed to the ground.
The servant's eyes widened in shock, then he quickly reacted and rushed to help the fallen man.
Zhou Wan You swept her gaze over them, her eyes glinting with coldness.
The servant was instantly startled.
Weren't they told the General's wife couldn't lift a shoulder or carry a load?
Coincidence, this must be a coincidence!
The servant gritted his teeth and raised his hand to slap her, "No matter what, you cannot leave today!"
Zhou Wan You sidestepped and grabbed his wrist, her brow furrowing as she suddenly tightened her grip.
*Crack!*
"Ah!" The servant's wrist was snapped.
Zhou Wan You looked at him coldly, "Your master has likely forgotten, but I also come from a military family."
While she didn't wield weapons in front of others daily, it didn't mean she was helpless.
She lifted her leg and kicked the servant into the water.
The servant thrashed in the water, crying out for help, his one remaining good hand desperately clinging to the side of the boat, "Madam, spare me, Madam, spare me!"
The robust man froze at Zhou Wan You's swift actions, even forgetting his pain, fear rising in his eyes.
This was bad, he had provoked someone he shouldn't have!
Zhou Wan You crouched down, looking at the submerged servant, "I understand why that princess did this, but why did the Princess of Lian do it?"
The servant cried out, "This lowly one knows nothing, I was merely following orders. Please spare me!"
Zhou Wan You stared at him for a moment. Seeing that his face was already turning purple from the cold, yet he still claimed ignorance, she stood up and stepped on the hand he was clinging to the boat with.
*Crack!*
That wrist was also broken.
The servant's pupils contracted, and the next second, he sank to the bottom of the lake.
"Murder! Murder!" the robust man screamed. He abandoned everything, not even bothering to put on his clothes, and ran out of the cabin, bare-chested.
However, before he could get far, he tripped and fell to the ground.
Zi Yuan flew over and stepped on his head, "Madam, are you alright?"
Zhou Wan You flexed her fingers and looked towards the only path leading to them.
There were rustling footsteps from that direction, indicating that quite a few people were approaching.
"I'm fine now, but I fear that will soon change." Zhou Wan You glanced at the man on the ground and turned back into the cabin, "Bring him in."
When Lin Yu Ning arrived with everyone, the area was eerily quiet.
The small boat was still moored by the shore, occasionally trembling as if someone inside was engaged in vigorous activity.
A cold smile flickered in Lin Yu Ning's eyes, but her tone was gentle, "Mo Mo, it seems the General's wife isn't here. Shall we take the boat to the middle of the lake for a while?"
Su Yun Mo stared at the small boat for a moment, a playful smile on her lips.
A hint of panic appeared on her small face, and she waved her hands, "Mo Mo gets seasick. Mo Mo doesn't want to take the boat. I want to find Mother. Won't you all not take the boat either?"
Lin Yu Ning raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Oh? Mo Mo gets seasick?"
She hadn't known about this affliction before.
*Awooo~*
A muffled groan, unutterable, suddenly came from inside the boat.
At the same time, the boat's trembling intensified.
Everyone present was married and familiar with this sound.
"It seems we can't go anywhere else. It appears there are indecent individuals inside. They might be servants from the manor. This consort must first handle some household matters."
Trying to hide? No way!
Lin Yu Ning stepped forward and flung open the boat's curtain.
Inside the small boat, Zhou Wan You was sitting on a soft couch, sipping tea, with Zi Yuan standing beside her.
On the floor lay a man, bare-chested and bound with ropes.
Lin Yu Ning froze.
What was going on?
This was not what she had imagined.
"Isn't that the General's wife?" someone exclaimed from the crowd.
Everyone craned their necks to look inside.
The little dumpling whispered a few words into Ye Jing Yu's ear.
Ye Jing Yu nodded and gave Qian Xue a look.
Qian Xue bowed and retreated.
Lin Yu Ning felt a growing sense of unease, "What is Madam doing?"
Something was off. According to the plan, Zhou Wan You should have been naked by now. Why were her clothes so neat?
"Princess Lian invited me to this small boat for a reunion. Naturally, I came to wait for the Princess, but the Princess is a bit late." Zhou Wan You swirled her teacup.
Everyone was bewildered.
If she was here to meet, then what about this man? And he was bare-chested. Looking at them from any angle, it seemed like they were engaged in a lewd act.
Lin Yu Ning's expression changed slightly, "What do you mean, Madam? This consort never sent for you."
She glanced at the bound man and said with a cold, sarcastic tone, "Instead, what are Madam and this grown man doing alone in this empty boat?"
The presence of this man meant her plan had succeeded. Perhaps Zhou Wan You was just putting up a brave front.
It was possible they had already done what they shouldn't have, but seeing her arrive with people, they were forced to tie up the man and pretend nothing was happening.
Lin Yu Ning composed herself, her mind settled on this thought, "Oh? Why is this person's mouth gagged? He seems to want to speak?"
Zhou Wan You put down her teacup and clasped her hands on her knees, "A madman, speaking mad words. It's better if the Princess doesn't listen."
"Madman? That's not necessarily true." Lin Yu Ning was firm in her belief, "This person doesn't look like a madman to me. His words are worth listening to. Guards."
Two servants emerged from the crowd.
Lin Yu Ning called out loudly, "Remove the cloth from this man's mouth and let's see what he has to say."
Zi Yuan stepped forward to block the two servants, "Princess, this subordinate also feels it's better not to listen to certain words. If this escalates, I fear Prince Lian will lose face."
"Get lost! It's not your place as a servant to dictate what this consort does!" Lin Yu Ning reprimanded sharply.
By now, everyone likely had their suspicions, and their gazes towards Zhou Wan You became complex.
They had always heard that General Su and the General's wife had an unbreakable relationship. Yet, the moment the General left the capital, the General's wife was so impatient to engage in such acts within Prince Lian's manor. It was truly scandalous!
Lin Yu Ning felt a sense of satisfaction hearing these whispers.
She turned to Ye Jing Yu, her face filled with worry, "Your Highness Yu, perhaps you should take Mo Mo aside first? Mo Mo is still young, and I fear she won't be able to handle what happens next."
The little dumpling tilted her head, a smile curving her lips as her eyes crinkled, "I can accept it."
She suspected that it was someone else who wouldn't be able to accept it.
Lin Yu Ning sneered inwardly!
This girl truly wouldn't believe it until she saw the coffin!
"Prince Lian has arrived," someone shouted from the back of the crowd.