On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Chapter 407 Birthday Banquet 2
When Xiao Xiao saw Second Grandma Sheng struggling in the water for a few times and then sinking, she realized the importance of having a skill.

Especially at that time, most of the noble ladies could not swim.

If Xiao Xiao wasn't short of money, she would have wanted to open a swimming pool open only to women, as she felt the income should be good.

She glanced at the people around her. Some of the women curiously asked who fell into the water, some asked the maids and old women to rescue people quickly, and some asked people to get bamboo poles.

Of course, at this time, the maids and old women, even if they could swim, all made excuses that they could not swim.

Everyone present knew that they were lying.

Not to mention those who have ponds or lakes in their mansions, even if there are no ponds in their mansions, they would specially teach a few maids to swim, just in case.

Unfortunately, the only ones who could bring their maids and servants into the palace’s birthday banquet were the old ladies and wives, and they were all still in the hall.

Even if they come out, no one can guarantee that the maids and servants they bring with them will swim, let alone that they are willing to wade into this muddy water.

These thoughts flashed through Xiao Xiao's mind. She hesitated for only a few moments before taking off all the gold and jade hairpins on her head, placing them on the grass, and diving down.

The ladies beside the harvest exclaimed one after another.

Xiao Xiao soon found Second Grandma Sheng, who was still struggling at the bottom of the water, with bubbles coming out of her mouth and nose.

Although Xiao Xiao came down to save people, she was more concerned about her own safety, so she went around behind her, hugged her tightly while she was struggling, and then swam upwards.

At this moment, she was very glad that she was strong enough to control Second Madam Sheng, who was so panicked that she could only struggle desperately.

Because Second Madam Sheng didn't cooperate, Xiao Xiao couldn't swim up for a while.

Moreover, she felt someone swimming towards her, and she was startled for no apparent reason. She quickly dodged while holding Second Grandma Sheng...

On the shore, when Second Madam Sheng fell overboard, the maids and servants were a little passive and slack. They said they would run back to report the news, but those who ran back did not go to the hall, but instead ran to the side hall on the other side.

But later, the screams of the women here still alarmed the housekeeper beside the princess.

When the old woman found out, she was so scared that she ran back and whispered the whole thing into the princess' ear.

The princess took a deep breath, feeling a tightness in her chest and a little irritated: The Crown Princess really didn't take her seriously and even dared to play tricks in secret.

What he hated even more were the people in his own palace. He didn't know which bastard dared to collude with outsiders.

She did not intend to hide it, but sternly said to the mother-in-law: "Go quickly, lead people to rescue them, and make sure to rescue the two grandmothers."

The old woman responded and ran away without caring about the rules.

She responded earlier because she was not sure whether this was an order from her master.

I don’t know whether I should go to rescue people or help deal with the aftermath.

The princess glanced at the crown princess who was still smiling and talking to the ladies. She almost had a myocardial infarction. She stood up first and said, "Madam Sheng, Madam Li, I heard that your daughter-in-law is in trouble. Let's go and take a look."

It was like this, she couldn't hide it any longer, so she could only expose her shortcomings: "It's my fault too, I couldn't even take care of the affairs in the harem."

When Madam Sheng heard this, she stood up anxiously and asked, "What happened to the second son's family?"

Second Madam Sheng was not only her biological second daughter-in-law, but also her cousin's daughter, whom she had prayed for on behalf of her son.

Therefore, no matter where she went, she took her second daughter-in-law with her.

Now that she heard that her second daughter-in-law was in trouble, how could she sit still? She didn't even care about the princess. She held the hand of the maid and walked out quickly: "Tong girl, you will be fine!"

Madam Li also followed and walked out, shouting to Mrs. Zhou: "What are you still standing there for? Why don't you go and save people?"

She remembered that Mrs. Zhou could swim. Mrs. Zhou quickly responded and ran out, complaining in her heart: She could do a few doggy paddles, but asking her to save people was overestimating her.

She absolutely could not do that.

After all, she hasn't been in the water for a long time. If she goes in now, she would be like a clay Buddha crossing the river, unable to save herself.

However, she could see her master's impatience, so she prepared to go into the water and then fish on the side, waiting for others to rescue her grandmother before joining in the fun and showing her courtesy.

The words of Madam Li and her servants made many old ladies and wives who had followed the princess out to watch the fun, who had nothing to do with the matter, feel a little surprised.

I originally thought that Mrs. Li would not take it seriously when she heard that something happened to the eldest concubine's daughter-in-law, but I didn't expect to see Mrs. Li worried and anxious.

At their age, you can tell whether they are genuinely worried or just pretending.

Everyone was surprised because they could see that Madam Li was really worried about her eldest daughter-in-law.

When Madam Sheng and Madam Li ran to the lake one after another, five or six old women jumped into the lake like dumplings.

At that moment, after Xiao Xiao dodged, she looked back and saw the old woman who fell into the water earlier, holding a dagger and trying to stab her.

Unfortunately, Xiao Xiao was too alert and just avoided her assassination.

However, the old woman continued to rush forward with the dagger, and it seemed that she was determined to fight to the death.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Xiao Xiao simply knocked out Second Madam Sheng, who was still struggling to death.

Judging from the appearance, this woman not only knows some martial arts, but is also proficient in swimming.

If Second Madam Sheng caused trouble for her again, Xiao Xiao was worried that she would be at a disadvantage.

Now they can only fight quickly and decisively, so that they can still fight for a chance of survival.

When the old woman rushed over again, Xiao Xiao pushed away the unconscious Second Madam Sheng, and instead of running away, she also rushed over quickly.

The old woman was stunned and subconsciously dodged.

Xiao Xiao was waiting for her to hide, and quickly pounced over, wrapping herself around the old woman like an octopus, and tried to grab the dagger in her hand with both hands.

At this moment, Xiao Xiao was also very depressed.

She felt uncomfortable being so close to an old woman, so it would be better if she had a handsome guy? It would be best if he was more handsome than Li Yan, so that she would not lose out.

However, she only dared to think about this somewhat erotic idea in her mind.

The old woman was very strong, and Xiao Xiao was also very strong. The two of them fought desperately, but it seemed that there was no winner.

Xiao Xiao was afraid that if she delayed too long, Second Madam Sheng would die, so she made up her mind and bit the old woman's neck...

The old woman was also afraid, because she knew that what she was doing might cause her entire family to die.

But if she doesn't agree, she will still be dead.

After getting the promise from the second wife, the old woman was also willing to risk her life.

But the old woman still felt guilty, and the longer time passed, the more afraid she became.

What I didn't expect was that the eldest lady of the Li family was so shameless. She not only touched me but also used her mouth.

The moment her neck started to hurt, the old woman’s strength weakened.

Xiao Xiao took the dagger from her hand, stabbed her in the heart with her backhand, kicked her away, and quickly swam to Second Madam Sheng who had sunk to the bottom of the lake, picked her up, and quickly swam upstream.