The Crown Princess is busy fishing

As she fell into the water, Lin Yuge was still thinking, "Is this person stupid? Doesn't he know she can swim?"

But the storm was far from over, and the surging sea kept pulling her into the undercurrents.

Lin Yuge had just surfaced and hadn't even had a chance to take a deep breath when a wave crashed over her and pulled her back underwater.

She simply stopped underwater, silently calculating the time and distance in her mind.

Once the waves subside slightly, they surge upwards again.

Finally, her head surfaced again, and Xiao Yunqing had already swum close by.

He stretched out his strong arm and wrapped it around Lin Yuge's waist, his voice trembling slightly:

"It's great that you're okay."

Lin Yuge coughed a few times, wiped the water off her face, and said:

"It's alright, don't you trust my abilities? Let's get back to the ship first. I don't know which bastard pushed me."

Xiao Yunqing's face was ashen. After responding, he quickly swam with her to the side of the boat.

After the two boarded the ship, Qianxia hurriedly handed them the cloaks she had prepared.

Then he said, "Miss, Young Master, it was this girl just now!"

Lin Yuge looked over and saw that Hei Niu's face was full of anger, and her hands were twisting a person's arm tightly like iron clamps.

The woman who was being held captive was dressed in the distinctive attire of the Garan mission, and had a slender figure.

The one trembling with pain and fear was Princess Natasha's personal maid.

Blackie shoved the maid forward abruptly, causing the maid to stumble and nearly fall to the ground.

Chika continued, "I just saw her sneaking around behind you."

Then you were attacked; it must have been her doing!

The maid knelt down with a thud, tears instantly welling up in her eyes, and she waved her hands repeatedly in protest:

"My lord, Princess Consort, I didn't mean it!"

My master is confined to his cabin and spends his days in tears.

I couldn't stand it any longer, so I took it upon myself to come and upset you, Miss, and vent my anger on behalf of my mistress.

I never intended to harm anyone!

Her words were earnest, and her voice trembled.

His eyes would occasionally peek at Xiao Yunqing and Lin Yuge, observing their expressions.

However, Xiao Yunqing's brows furrowed, his eyes filled with coldness, and he snorted coldly:

"Hmph, what a fine display of flattery!"

The sea is inherently fraught with danger, and having just experienced the perilous waterspout, everyone on board was on edge.

But at this moment, you deliberately pushed the Crown Princess into the water, and you think you can get away with it by simply saying you're venting your anger?

Do you think I'm someone you can easily fool?

Lin Yuge's face remained composed. She raised her hand and gently smoothed the strands of hair that were damp from the seawater and clung to her cheeks. Her voice was as cold as frost:

"This voyage carries the heavy responsibility of fostering good relations between the two countries, and every move we make during the journey has far-reaching consequences."

Your master is under strict rules and regulations for being confined to his quarters, yet you, a mere maid, have dared to act so recklessly.

Let me ask you, was this truly a reckless act, or was it orchestrated by someone else to sabotage this trip?

If you don't tell the truth, don't blame us for being ruthless!

The envoy from the temple stood aside, his face turning pale and then flushed as he listened to the interpreter's words.

Seeing that things were not going well, he hurriedly approached with a forced smile and a look of great fear.

He bowed deeply to Xiao Yunqing, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

"My lord, please forgive me! It's all my fault for failing to manage my subordinates properly. This maid was truly blinded by greed and acted recklessly."

I will immediately bring her back and punish her severely, and I will certainly give the Crown Princess a satisfactory explanation.

I hope that Your Excellency and the Crown Princess will not let this lowly servant girl ruin the harmony between our two countries.

After saying this, he waved his hand, and several attendants behind him quickly stepped forward, grabbed the maid, and made a move to drag her back.

"Wait!" Xiao Yunqing shouted.

“Your Excellency, this matter is of utmost importance.”

We were mindful of the friendly relations between our two countries and were willing to work together with the Garan delegation, but unexpectedly, someone secretly sabotaged us.

This maid is to be handed over to your esteemed envoy for thorough questioning. If she conceals anything, do not blame us for turning against her without mercy.

As for Princess Natasha, I find it difficult to feel at ease leaving her where she is.

The only option was to temporarily take her to another ship and have her kept under strict guard.

To avoid further trouble and damage to the harmony between our two countries, we hope that your esteemed envoy will not refuse.

The envoy's lips twitched. He was unwilling but dared not disobey, so he could only grit his teeth and agree.

Before long, Princess Natasha was escorted by the crowd and reluctantly taken to another ship.

Before she left, her resentful gaze swept over the crowd once more.

Finally, she glared at Lin Yuge with hatred, as if she wanted to remember this humiliation forever.

Lin Yuge ignored her, and this time she managed to dodge the attack.

If she retaliates again, this won't be the end of it.

Once everything was arranged and the fleet had rested,

Xiao Yunqing ordered them to continue their journey.

For the next month or so, the sea was occasionally turbulent, but there were no more thrilling and dangerous situations. The fleet sailed steadily along the established route.

However, given the large number of people, the problem of consuming supplies became increasingly serious as the days at sea lengthened.

Everything else is fine, but the freshwater supply is somewhat inadequate.

Xiao Yunqing frowned and asked Mo Nan beside him:

How much fresh water do each ship have left?

Mo Nan, his face full of worry, clasped his hands in a fist and replied:

"Your Highness, all the remaining fresh water is only enough to last one day."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuge's heart sank, and she hurriedly tried to recall the general locations of the Southeast countries in her previous life.

After some calculations, his expression grew increasingly grave. Realizing that reaching land was still a long way off, he decisively said:

"We can't just wait like this any longer; we have to find a small island."

"Let's see if there's a water source on the island, otherwise we'll all die of thirst on this vast sea."

Xiao Yunqing immediately ordered the fleet to adjust its course and head towards the direction where the island might exist.

More personnel were added to the lookout tower, and the crew members eagerly awaited their arrival, their eyes filled with anxiety and anticipation.

Time passed by, the sun blazing high, baking everyone until their lips were parched and their mouths were dry.

The remaining little fresh water was distributed in strict rations, and everyone silently endured the dry, cracked lips.

Finally, the lookout shouted at the top of his lungs:

"There appears to be a small island ahead!"

Instantly, the fleet erupted in cheers, as if everyone had seen a glimmer of hope.

As the ship slowly approached, a lush, green island came into view.

Xiao Yunqing quickly organized several small teams, carrying buckets and other tools, to prepare to land on the island to search for water sources.

Lin Yuge also insisted on going along:

"I know some tricks for finding water, and the more people there are, the more help we can get."

Xiao Yunqing couldn't dissuade her, so he could only instruct Qianxia to take good care of her before setting off for the island with Lin Yuge.

The island was hot and humid, with vegetation so dense that there were almost no paths to walk on.

The group wielded their swords, cutting through the thorns and brambles, and made their way forward with difficulty.

Using the outdoor adventure knowledge he learned in his previous life, Lin Yuge paid attention to the growth of vegetation and the elevation of the terrain.

Suddenly his eyes lit up, and he pointed to a low-lying area, saying:

"Go that way, the vegetation is so lush, there's a high chance there's a water source underground."

Full of hope, everyone began to dig, and before long, the soil gradually became moist.

A clear spring gushed forth.

"Cousin, there really is water!" Xie Huaiyuan shouted excitedly.

The crowd cheered.

After quickly filling the buckets and returning to the ship, the morale of the fleet was greatly boosted.

After a night's rest, just as we were preparing to set sail the next day, the weather suddenly changed.

Dark clouds are gathering on the horizon, foreshadowing an impending storm.

Xiao Yunqing made a quick decision and directed the fleet to sail back to the back of the island to avoid the wind. The crew members hurriedly reinforced the boats and furled the sails.

The wind howled, the waves were towering, and the ship rocked violently in the waves, facing imminent danger.

Lin Yuge gripped the gunwale tightly, silently praying in her heart.

Fortunately, although the storm came on strong, it passed quickly.

Once the storm had passed, the fleet set sail again, heading towards the southeastern countries.