Su Xiaoqi looked towards the sound, surprised that the incident wasn't on Zhao Xiaohua's boat.
But she didn't quite believe it and took an extra look at Zhao Xiaohua.
As expected, Zhao Xiaohua, who had just looked innocent, revealed a sinister smile when no one else could see.
She had long harbored wicked intentions.
Although Su Xiaoqi was not the host of today's banquet,
Everyone knew she was the one who orchestrated the entire event.
Previously, people had praised her profusely for this reason.
However, at this moment, who could still praise her?
Zhao Xiaohua surveyed the boat. All those sitting with her were from the Liu family: Liu Ruru, Liu Tingting, and Liu Nini.
These were all pampered young ladies from prominent families.
They usually possessed a bit of arrogance but were not very brave.
At most, they would engage in minor actions, like gossiping behind someone's back.
But they wouldn't dare to do anything significant, like throwing someone into the water.
However, Zhao Xiaohua was not worried. These people wouldn't dare to do it, and she now had plenty of manpower.
With just a glance, without her even lifting a finger, someone would carry out the deed.
Looking around at the young ladies, Zhao Xiaohua felt that Wang Ning'er was the only one she could utilize.
Firstly, her identity and background from the Wang family. Zhao Xiaohua, who was aware of future events, knew very well that although the Wang family seemed ordinary now, their influence in the court didn't appear to be significant.
But there would come a time when they would soar to great heights.
If they were to fall out with Su Xiaoqi now, it would be a great boon for her.
As soon as Zhao Xiaohua thought of it and gave a look, someone immediately acted, and Wang Ning'er fell into the water.
"Ah... Help, help! My young lady has fallen into the water!" Wang Ning'er's personal maid, Shi Ying, cried out loudly.
Su Xiaoqi, who had been observing with a concerned heart, reacted immediately upon hearing the cry.
Scanning the direction of the person who had fallen into the water, she dove into the lake without a second thought.
In a few strokes, she reached Wang Ning'er, who was struggling in the water.
Circling behind her, she put her arm around her neck, supported her, and slowly dragged her towards the shore.
Startled by her sudden fall into the water, Wang Ning'er was terrified. She struggled violently in the water.
But the more she struggled, the deeper she sank. Frightened, she screamed, and water poured directly into her throat.
It wasn't until Su Xiaoqi reached her neck that the drowning person truly found her savior and desperately reached out to grasp her hand.
"Hey, Miss Wang, please don't do that..." Su Xiaoqi's arm stiffened as she was pulled, rendering her unable to swim. The two of them were in the lake, sinking and floating, in a very passive state.
Su Xiaoqi's mind was filled with a thousand words.
Upon realizing what was happening, she immediately grabbed Su Xiaoqi's right hand.
With her right hand and right foot held, Su Xiaoqi was pinned against the edge of the small boat, completely at a disadvantage.
She urgently signaled for Wang Ning'er to let go of her hand.
Wang Ning'er, terrified, quickly released her grip.
Only then did Su Xiaoqi free her hand, draw her horsewhip from her embrace, and lash out behind her.
Unable to see what was happening behind her, she could only swing by feel.
Unexpectedly, she hit her own ankle.
"Hiss..." The pain made her gasp.
The person holding her right foot also felt the pain and instinctively let go of her foot.
As soon as Su Xiaoqi regained her freedom, she threw away the whip and started climbing back onto the small boat.
To be honest, she felt very insecure in the water.
Her feet couldn't find solid ground, making her feel unsteady.
But the other person seemed intent on opposing her.
As soon as she saw her climbing onto the boat, enduring the intense pain, they immediately swam over, grabbed her ankle, and began dragging her back into the water.