The Concubine's Daughter Travels Through Time and Space and Takes the Road of Confrontation

The Third Prince dismounted, the hem of his robe drawing a graceful arc in the air. His eyebrows were slender, his eyes were handsome, and a smile played on his lips, making him look very easygoing. "Madam Zhang, there's no need to be so polite." He glanced back, then suddenly realized, "So the carriage is broken. If Madam Zhang and your daughter don't mind, I have an empty carriage here."

Zhang said respectfully, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I dare not overstep my bounds. An hour ago, I sent my servant to borrow a carriage from Princess Ning'an's farm. I believe they should be back by now."

The Third Prince raised his eyebrows slightly. "On the way here, I did see a carriage. Strangely, the horse suddenly went crazy and rushed the carriage into the ditch. I'm afraid the carriage Madam Zhang wants won't be here for a while."

Zhang's heart sank slightly. What a calculated plan! Given the master's situation, if he emerged from the Third Prince's carriage in public today, their family would be unable to defend themselves!

The Third Prince turned around and mounted his horse, looking down at Zhang and her group from above. He ordered in a calm voice, "Jixiang, leave the carriage behind and ensure that Madam Zhang and her group are escorted back to the palace safely."

The sound of a carriage was heard again in the distance. Everyone turned their heads and saw a green-covered carriage slowly approaching.

Lu Rong pulled her mother's sleeve and recognized her.

The third prince noticed something was wrong and gave his men a look.

Immediately, a guard turned around and stepped forward to intercept him. "Excuse me, who are you? The road ahead is blocked. Please take a detour."

The curtain was lifted, revealing a fat figure. He came out of the carriage and carefully jumped off with the help of the coachman.

He smiled and bowed, "I greet you, Third Brother."

Zhang was horrified. She held her daughter's hand tightly. "Mr. Tan called the Third Prince brother, so doesn't that mean he is—"

The expression on Lu Rong's face was not very good either. The man surnamed Tan was treating her like a fool.

The fifth prince looked at the scene in front of him curiously. "What is Third Brother doing?"

The Third Prince had not expected his Fifth Brother to show up at this time. "Madam Zhang's carriage broke down, and I happened to be passing by so I wanted to lend a hand and give Madam Zhang a ride."

The Fifth Prince's face was serious. "Third brother, you can't do that. Your carriage is well-known in the capital. If Madam Zhang doesn't mind, you can take it back." He said a little embarrassedly, "I left in a hurry and didn't bring enough money. I can only rent an ordinary carriage from the carriage and horse shop. I'm sorry to bother Madam Zhang."

Zhang didn't care about anything else and immediately agreed, "Thank you, Your Highness the Fifth Prince. I am very grateful." After that, she pulled her daughter into the carriage.

The Third Prince glanced at them gloomily and said, "I feel relieved that my fifth brother is here." He turned around and shouted, "Let's go!"

Lu Yun woke up to the sound of water and found herself on a boat. The boat was empty, and from where she could see the scenery on the shore, she looked carefully and recognized that this was Xiama Lake.

The boat sat motionless in the middle of the lake, its owner cleverly using the water to create a natural cage for her. Lu Yun patted her empty stomach and returned to the cabin. She saw a box. She lifted the lid and found Zhang's dim sum neatly stacked inside.

It turned out to be the Xiamahu branch of Zhang’s Dim Sum Shop. Lu Yun laughed out loud.

Lu Yun paced around the cabin and knocked on the bed twice, making a "bang bang" sound.

I'm sorry, I'm not only smart but also strong.

Lu Yun flexed her fists and feet and began to dismantle the bed. After a few bangs, she removed a piece of the bed board.

Holding the bed board that was a head taller than her, Lu Yun inserted the board into the water and rocked it back and forth like a paddle. The boat first swayed and circled in place, and finally moved forward.

Somewhere on the shore, Zhou Boli, who had a panoramic view of everything, had a trace of helplessness on his face.

Liuzi wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked, "Master, what should we do?"

Zhou Boli stood with his hands behind his back, looking towards Qingping Temple with a deep gaze. "Qin Xin stayed at Qingping Temple yesterday and hurried down the mountain this morning. The Third Prince's wife has also entered the palace. It takes two hours to get from the center of the lake to the shore. By then, the matter will have been concluded. In addition, Princess Yuanfu has secretly sent people to search for her whereabouts."

Liuzi's eyes turned and he said, "The princess is not good at swimming. Would you like me to send someone to fetch her?"

Zhou Boli had no expression on his face and nodded, "Just do as you say."

When Lu Yun was rowing halfway, she suddenly noticed two more boats on the lake. One was tall and gorgeous with the faint sound of drums and music, and the other was a small boat used to sell goods.

Lu Yun waved to the old man on the boat.

The boat slowly approached. "Guest, what would you like to buy?" the boatman greeted with a smile.

Lu Yun: "Boatman, I'm trapped on this boat. Can you take me to the shore? How much would you like?"

The boatman smiled even more happily. "Of course you can. One ounce of silver is enough. Please sit at the stern of the boat and help me to hold down the ballast."

Lu Yun threw away the bed board, jumped onto the boat, and rubbed her sore arms.

The boatman continued to row forward. Lu Yun was puzzled and asked hurriedly, "Why is the boatman still rowing forward?"

The boatman said embarrassedly, "Miss, there is a flower boat ahead. I'd like to go see if there is any business. It's not easy to come out here. Any money I can make is good."

"Then don't go. I'll give you five taels of silver to charter your boat, and you take me to the shore." Lu Yun was anxious and took out five taels of silver and handed it over.

The old man was about to take it when a voice from the approaching flower boat called out, "Boatman in front, come here!"

Lu Yun saw the outstretched hand retracted again. "It worked before, but not now." The old man said seriously.

Lu Yun nodded helplessly, "Okay."

After going around in circles, she returned to the starting point. Smelling the fragrance of rouge on the flower boat, Lu Yun looked as if she had lost all hope in life.

A few heads popped out and started picking out the goods.

"Hey, this young lady is really good-looking, and she's dressed like a Taoist priest. Quite interesting." The man looked at the old man and said, "Old man, are you selling this young lady?"

The old man was so frightened that he shook his head and said, "Sir, no, this is not my daughter. I only sell fish and wine."

"You old man are full of nonsense. If she's not your daughter, how could she be on your boat? I've seen a lot of tricks like yours. Name your price, how much silver?" The man looked disdainful, his eyes fell on Lu Yun again, with a lustful look on his face. "What a little beauty! I want her tonight."

The old man trembled and said, "Sir, it's really not my daughter. She is a guest I rescued along the way."

The man narrowed his eyes and said threateningly, "If I say yes, it's true. If you keep talking nonsense, I will sink your boat." Everyone around him laughed.

Lu Yun stood up and said, "I'll go with you. Please let this old man go."

The man slapped his thigh and said, "Oh, the young lady is not only beautiful but also kind-hearted. Come on, go and invite the young lady up."

Lu Yun sneered and jumped directly onto the deck of the flower boat.

The others were immediately shocked by her move. The man took two steps back, very alert. "Who are you?"

"Who am I? I'm your aunt!" As soon as he finished speaking, there were two "slaps" and two clearly edged slap marks appeared on the man's face.

The man spat out a mouthful of blood with a "puff" sound, and backed away with a look of terror in his eyes. "Go, arrest her for me!"

The sound of stringed instruments disappeared, and a limping young man in blue clothes walked out.