Chapter 185

Forget about the other words, but the last sentence about Mr. Ze's health status is really touching. Therefore, the competition for the place of adoption has entered a fierce state.

"Let's fight, let's fight, get it out early, we can go home early!" Yuan Bao wrote silently on the paper, and then blacked it out.

Ni Xiaopang on the side nodded heavily.

After Ni Yuze heard about this incident, she thought to herself that her concern for me was nothing more than that. Fortunately, I let them go. However, thinking about it, who is Yuan Bao?It's just a stranger, even those who are related by blood are scheming against him, let alone a stranger?

Having said that, after hearing the servant's report this time, Ni Yuze suddenly felt a burst of coldness, and felt that this year's autumn came too early, and the weather was cold when it said it was cold, so, that night, Ni Yuze ordered someone to change into a thicker quilt.

On the [-]th day of the eighth lunar month, during the moon worship festival, eating round cakes and reunion, in order to let these young masters who are away from home have a happy holiday, the Ni Mansion specially held a very grand banquet on this day, and invited the theater troupe. The juggling team has arranged a garden for enjoying the moon, arranged various games, and it is said that there are many valuable gifts to send...

In these respects, the Ni Mansion has always been able to do exceptionally well. Although these young masters are all from well-to-do families, they have to admit that the necessities, food, housing, transportation and every banquet provided by the Ni Mansion are exquisite and luxurious. Yes, so that they can feel what a real "big rich family" is all the time, and how did the saying that the Ni Mansion is "rich as an enemy" come from!

Because we want to enjoy the moon, two soft sedan chairs stopped in front of Ni Xiaopang's courtyard until the time when the lanterns were lit, and two well-dressed children were picked up to attend the banquet. The servants in Ni Xiaopang's courtyard escorted them When they arrived at the gate, they didn't go there. When they arrived at the place where the banquet was held, there were other servants waiting on them. Anyway, they were all servants of the Ni Mansion. It was like this in the past, and the two of them didn't think much about it.

The sedan chair moved forward tremblingly, and I don't know how long it took.

If the car curtain that blocks the view is not raised specially, you will not be able to see the outside scene. In fact, even if you can see it, it is useless. The whole Ni Mansion is as big as a park. Yuan Bao thinks that the park that she visited in her previous life was rebuilt from a certain ancient palace , it seems that there is not even half of the Ni Mansion, and they have been to less than one-tenth of the places, so it can be said that they don't know any place.

Yuan Bao yawned, changed to a comfortable sitting position, and was so bored that he wanted to fall asleep.

Suddenly there was a chaotic sound of "crack, clatter" from not far away, Yuan Bao woke up instantly, and at the same time he lifted the curtain of the sedan chair, he rushed out, scaring the two rough servants who were carrying the sedan chair. jumped.

It seems that insisting on practicing martial arts and sports is still beneficial. Usually, I don’t feel anything, but at the critical moment, the flexibility of the body is shown. Just in a flash, Yuan Bao came to Ni Xiaopang, "What's the matter? Little Fatty , are you okay?"

Although Ni Xiaopang was in a bit of a panic, he was not injured. He patted his head shyly and said, "My sedan chair suddenly collapsed."

Even if Ni Xiaopang didn't explain, Yuan Bao could still see that the wooden plank under the soft sedan chair that Ni Xiaopang was riding on might have been old and decayed, and now it fell off.

After helping Ni Xiaopang out of the broken sedan chair, the servants knelt down on the ground, "Master, please forgive me, the slave's ineffectiveness has surprised the young master."

"Ah, it's okay, it's okay," Ni Xiaopang waved his hands in a good-tempered manner, "you all get up, let's not be late." While talking, he also arranged his clothes to see if there were any damage and If the place is dirty, do you need to go back and change it, otherwise, it should be very rude.

Yuan Bao frowned quietly, "How far is it?"

"It's... only halfway through." A young man said.

There were six people who came to pick them up this time, four of them were rough envoys, that is, those who carried the sedan chair, and the remaining two should be the personal servants assigned to Ni Xiaopang tonight, and the one who is answering now is one of them, This boy was not tall, he was sixteen or seventeen years old, with a round baby face, he looked cute and smart.

"What's your name?" Yuan Bao asked.

The baby face was stunned for a moment, as if it didn't expect Yuan Bao to be like a fairy flying out of the sky, asking such a question at this time, but still answered articulately, "Slave Jin Shui."

Yuan Bao immediately asked, "Which yard are you from?"

Jin Shui paused again, "Slave...you are the one who treats guests in the outer courtyard." The turning point was short, but it was still audible.

Yuan Bao felt something was wrong, but at this point, it was useless to ask anything.

Jin Shui had the same idea as Yuan Bao, so he said to Ni Xiaopang without waiting for Yuan Bao to ask, "Master, do you think we should go back and change our clothes first, or go on to the banquet?"

Just now Ni Xiaopang has been thinking about this problem, and now he said, "There is no need to change, just go like this!"

"Okay!" Jin Shui said after replying, "Young master, please get on the sedan chair, then what, if you trouble the girl, you have to go."

Originally, Yuan Bao, as Ni Xiaopang's maid, should not sit in a sedan chair with Ni Xiaopang, but from the first time he met the servants of Ni's mansion, Ni Xiaopang first emphasized that Yuan Bao was not his maid, but His "playmate", therefore, all food and clothing expenses must be the same as his. If the Ni Mansion is not prepared, then he will not want it either. Over time, the servants understand this and follow suit.

But now there is an accident, and there is only one sedan chair, so naturally Ni Xiaopang should sit in it, so Yuan Bao is ready to agree, but just as Yuan Bao is about to speak, Ni Xiaopang has already said, "No, since the sedan chair can't fit us Two, then we'll go together."

Yuan Bao kept his mouth shut and did not speak, and only made a visual exchange with Ni Xiaopang. Obviously, although today's incident seemed like an accident, the two people who had been vigilant all along did not relax their vigilance. No matter what the reason is, they will never be separated, even if one is inside the sedan chair and the other is outside the sedan chair!

"This..." After being embarrassed for a while, Jin Shui agreed, and then he ordered the bearer to carry the sedan chair back, and asked another servant to go back with the sedan chair and explain the situation.

Jin Shui's arrangement made Yuan Bao and Ni Xiaopang heave a sigh of relief—Jin Shui was only alone, and even if something happened, the two of them would be able to run even if they couldn't fight.

It was completely dark, and because it was still early when they came out, Jin Shui didn't bring any lanterns, and the road Jin Shui took them along became more and more remote. Ni Xiaopang asked twice, "When will I arrive? Where is this place?" ?” The words were all dealt with by Jin Shui casually.

Until Jin Shui took the lead on a small narrow stone bridge.

This is a very large lotus pond, the flowers have already bloomed, and only a large number of green and yellow lotus leaves are left, which are fully spread on the water surface, and tall flower stems are swaying in the night wind. It's like a ghost, a little frightening.

The small stone bridge that Jin Shui took them on passed through the middle of the lotus pond. Jin Shui also explained that it was a little closer to walk from here, and they would arrive soon after crossing it.

The small stone bridge is very narrow, just enough for two adults to walk side by side, and its handrail is very low. Considering Yuan Bao's current stature, it does not reach waist level, and it is just barely enough for a tall adult. Above the knee, between thigh and waist height.

In addition, this stone bridge is not long, at most a dozen meters, definitely less than 20 meters, even in the dark, you can see the other end from one end at a glance.

Jin Shui, who was walking in front, got on the bridge first. After he got on the bridge, he jumped on the bridge in a naughty manner. Naturally, the stone bridge remained motionless. He seemed to say to himself, "Everyone says this bridge is the strongest. However, it seems to be true." He didn't deliberately lower his voice, apparently for Ni Xiaopang and Yuan Bao who were following behind him.

Yuan Bao and Ni Xiaopang looked at each other again, and they both understood that although they sensed something was wrong, it would be really wrong for them to make a scene at this time, after all, they didn't do anything.

"Let's go!" Ni Xiaopang said to Yuan Bao after looking across the bridge again, indicating that he had made a decision.

But before getting on the bridge, Yuan Bao withdrew the hand that Ni Xiaopang had been holding all along, and said in a very low voice, "Untie the belt!"

In Yuan Bao's previous life, her father always said to her, "You must learn to swim, this is a life-saving skill! However, no matter whether you can swim or not, you should stay away from natural waters, and those who drown I can swim!" Every time I teach her to swim, I say it once.

Yuan Bao never used the skills her father taught her in her previous life until her death, but this did not prevent her from remembering her father's words. The older she was, the better she remembered them, because she deeply understood that it was her father's love for her!

Now, when Yuan Bao saw the pool of water and the small bridge, the first thing he thought of was——Ni Xiaopang can't swim.

Perhaps Yuan Bao was worrying too much, but at this time, Yuan Bao would rather think too much than let Ni Xiaopang die for no reason.

After listening to Yuan Bao's words, Ni Xiaopang immediately followed Yuan Bao's orders, which was already a deep-rooted habit in him.

For the convenience of climbing trees, Yuan Bao changed Ni Xiaopang and all his trousers into drawstrings. When Ni Xiaopang reached out to untie his trouser belt, not only was his movement very subtle, but he couldn't tell from the outside after he took it off.

Although he let go of the hand holding Ni Xiaopang, Yuan Bao cuddled tightly beside Ni Xiaopang, helping him to cover up his movements, and observing the surroundings. After getting on the bridge, Yuan Bao became more and more frightened—— This guardrail is really too short. If someone pushes them for a while at this time, they will definitely fall into the water!
"Master, are you tired? Hold on, we'll be there soon." Jin Shui, who had already reached the middle of the bridge, turned around, looked at Ni Xiaopang and Yuan Bao who had just stepped onto the bridge, and said, a baby face Against the background of the moonlight and water light, the smile is harmless to humans and animals.

"Yeah." Ni Xiaopang nodded with a smile, but he didn't speed up his pace at all, but quickly stuffed the belt he had untied into Yuan Bao's hand.

Yuan Bao took the belt and tied one end of it to his belt, making a tight knot.Since entering Ni's mansion, Yuan Bao has insisted on not wearing skirts, for the sake of convenience. Women's coats in this era are very long, almost knee-length, and they also have belts. He also untied his belt.However, it is still wrapped around the waist as before.

After knotting the trouser belt and the belt, Yuan Bao stuffed the other end of the trouser belt back into Ni Xiaopang's hand, motioning for him to hold it, and then wrapped his small hand around Ni Xiaopang's fist.

After doing this, no matter how slow they walked, they had already reached the middle of the bridge, and at this moment, Jin Shui, who was walking in front, turned around again, "Master, watch your feet, there..." He motioned The position under Ni Xiaopang's feet, while talking, hurriedly walked back.

Just when Jin Shui was about to walk in front of Ni Xiaopang, Jin Shui suddenly slipped, as if tripped by something, and after a stagger, the whole person rushed towards Ni Xiaopang...

Later, when Ni Xiaopang and Yuan Bao recalled this scene again, they figured out a problem—Jin Shui knows martial arts, and it’s not low, probably at least at the level of the Liang brothers. Can't beat gold water.

Everything happened in an instant, it looked like an accident, and it seemed like a sudden change. Even if Ni Xiaopang and Yuan Bao were on guard, they couldn't react at this time.

I don't know how the power of Jinshui is used. Ni Xiaopang was thrown by him, and his whole body flew up. He was about to jump over the railing and fall into the water. The belt had an effect, and when Yuan Bao felt his waist tighten, Ni Xiaopang had already fallen to the ground, instead of falling into the water as Jin Shui had planned.

Then, Jin Shui flew up and kicked Ni Xiaopang, trying to kick Ni Xiaopang into the water.

Yuan Bao was also in a hurry. She watched all this happen, knowing that if Ni Xiaopang fell into the water, he would definitely die.

Therefore, Yuan Bao jumped into the water from the other side of the bridge—it doesn't matter if she falls, she must not let Ni Xiaopang fall, she must play the role of the jackhammer!
At the same time, Yuan Bao let out a scream, "Run—"

Ni Xiaopang was kicked by Jin Shui with a muffled grunt, and it was only because of Yuan Bao's strong pull that he didn't fall into the water, and the belt also fell out of his hand because of the two strong pulls.

He clearly heard Yuan Bao's cry, but Ni Xiaopang didn't follow suit this time. The first thing he did after turning over from the ground was not to run away, but to grab the belt again, and slipped his trousers The belt is looped around the handrail so that the ingot that fell into the water only needs to grab the other end to prevent it from falling into the water.

The series of changes made Jin Shui also stunned. He didn't expect the two children's reactions and skills to be so fast. He didn't care about Yuan Bao's life or death. What he cared about was Ni Xiaopang.

When Jin Shui pounced on Ni Xiaopang again, Ni Xiaopang had already tightly grasped his trouser belt and wrapped it around his wrist. Now, if Ni Xiaopang didn't let go, Jin Shui would never be able to get Ni Xiaopang off. The bridge went.

Before Jin Shui came to do this, the master had confessed that no obvious wounds could be seen on Ni Xiaopang's body, let alone fatal ones, and the matter must be made as if it were an accident, otherwise, Jin Shui would have already died. Use another method to solve Ni Xiaopang in an instant.

Jin Shui beat Ni Xiaopang to the ground again, and stomped on Ni Xiaopang's hand, hoping that Ni Xiaopang would let go, but Ni Xiaopang would not let go.

Since Yuan Bao fell into the water, there was no sound, but Ni Xiaopang could feel the strength in his hand, and Yuan Bao did not let go of that end.

Yuan Bao did not let go, and the reason why she didn't yell was that she encountered other troubles - aquatic plants!
In fact, this lotus pond is not deep, although it is enough to submerge Yuanbao, but because it is not deep, the bottom of the pond is covered with dense aquatic plants. When Yuanbao jumped in, not only his legs, but also his arms were covered by aquatic plants If it is entangled, Yuanbao can't float up.

Yuan Bao knew that at such a time, the best way to save herself was to relax, and then carefully untie or tear off these aquatic plants. As long as she could take a breath, she would be able to hold on for a longer period of time, otherwise, the harder she struggled, the more exhausted she would be. The greater the amount of oxygen, the faster a person dies.

And no matter how you choose, the premise is that Yuan Bao should first untie the belt that is tied to Ni Xiaopang that is wrapped around her body.Not only that, because the belt itself was untied and hung around her waist, so if she wanted the belt to stay on her waist, she had to grab the other end of the belt.

Let go, untie the belt first, then quickly get rid of the aquatic plants, or not give up helping Ni Xiaopang, this is a very difficult choice for Yuan Bao at this moment.

The air in his chest was exhausted little by little, Yuan Bao thought, what the hell is Ni Xiaopang doing?Why don't you let go?Do not run?I thought again, does this mean that Ni Xiaopang is fine?Then I will persist a little longer. As long as we persist, we may be discovered by others and rescued.

At this time, the faint sound coming through the water also gave Yuan Bao hope. She told herself, don't panic, relax, wait, wait, and then quickly kicked off the obstructing shoes, and with her free hand Groping around, his legs stepped on the water and slowly floated up to the surface of the water.

Yuan Bao heard it right, at this time Ni Xiaopang was really yelling, like killing a pig, the physical pain and worry about Yuanbao made Ni Xiaopang struggle like a lunatic, and even Jin Shui momentarily helpless.

No matter how remote this place is, it is also in the Ni Mansion. If Ni Xiaopang keeps calling him like this, people will definitely attract people, and they will come very quickly!

Jin Shui's eyes were also red, his time was really limited, in desperation, he finally pulled out the knife from his boot...

In such a critical situation, Jin Shui still did not forget his master's order. He drew out the knife, not to kill Ni Xiaopang, but to cut off the belt in Ni Xiaopang's hand!

(End of this chapter)

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