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Chapter 758: Chapter 763 This is an Order_1
Almond dove headfirst into the pond, and even in March’s water, she felt bone-chillingly cold.
But now was not the time to worry about that, saving someone was more urgent.
She took a deep breath, swam quickly to Ruo Lan’s side, and dragged her to the riverbank.
Granny Liu also reacted, hurried forward, and helped drag the half-dead Ruo Lan onto the land.
Granny Liu looked at Ruo Lan with her eyes tightly shut, at a loss for what to do, not daring to touch Ruo Lan’s pale face.
They say that a person harbors resentment just before death, and after death, they will become a vengeful ghost seeking out those with whom they had a grudge.
She had just promised Ruo Lan, but when it was crucial, she didn’t stand up for her, probably making Ruo Lan hate her to death.
After her death, she would surely come to claim her life!
Almond checked Ruo Lan and found she was still breathing, but there was blood spreading underneath her.
"You’d better find a doctor for her quickly, maybe the child can still be saved."
After saying this, Almond hurried back. She had caused a big trouble this time; she needed to inform Fourth Master and Madam right away.
Those two looked like troublemakers, and they would certainly make a big fuss about this incident.
"Madam, something terrible has happened!"
Almond was panting heavily.
Qiao Duo’er led Almond into the house, "Change your clothes first, and we can talk about it later."
Even though it was already spring and blossoms were blooming, being soaked to the bone still felt very cold.
"There’s no time, I was washing clothes by the river, and a woman came to pick a fight, even asking me to join her against you. I didn’t agree, and she tried to push me into the river. I dodged, but she lost her balance and fell in herself. I don’t think the child can be saved."
Almond recounted the events succinctly, estimating that those people would definitely not let Madam off the hook this time.
Qiao Duo narrowed her eyes, "No worries, it’s her own misdeeds catching up with her now."
"I’m sorry, it’s all because of my clumsiness, they will surely blame you. You should send me to the Guang House quickly; I can’t drag you down with me," Almond said in a panic.
It was her responsibility, after all.
She was afraid to die, and didn’t want to be thrown in jail, but now this seemed like the best option.
Qiao Duo comforted her, "Change your clothes and get some sleep; leave the rest to me and Ah Hong."
Almond was her responsibility, and it was her duty and obligation to prevent Almond from being wronged.
Otherwise, what authority would she have left in front of the other servants?
Almond wanted to say more, but Qiao Duo quickly silenced her, "Rest at home, that’s an order."
After that, Qiao Duo pulled Tan Zhenghong with her to go out.
The chance to prove Tan Zhenghong’s innocence had arrived; they had to seize it well. Once the child was born, no more falsehoods could be sustained.
Thus, none of the village’s revered figures could be absent.
The moment Qiao Duo stepped into the courtyard, Granny Liu charged at her, looking ready to fight to the death.
Before she could get close, Tan Zhenghong intercepted her.
Granny Liu gritted her teeth, "Let go of me!"
Tan Zhenghong gripped Granny Liu’s wrist even tighter, satisfied only when he saw her grit her teeth with rage.
Some people think they’re the boss of the whole world if they’re not put in place. Granny Liu was one of them.
He warned, "You better not act rashly, or don’t blame me for being impolite!"
"You heartless thing! She killed your child! Don’t you want to avenge your own child?" Granny Liu said with red eyes. How could he, as the father of the child, say such a thing?
"Don’t try to splash all the dirty water on my wife. How would my wife know when Ruo Lan went to the pond? Besides, it’s still up for debate whose child it is!" Tan Zhenghong was nearly driven mad.
