Chapter 275: It Might Not Be Her Fault

Chapter 275: It Might Not Be Her Fault

The people of the Su Mansion were busy, finally managing to pull everyone out of the water, but no one could find it in themselves to be happy.

"Zhu! Zhu, oh heavens... our Yan family only has this one heir!" The old nanny with graying hair wailed, hugging her son's body as if the world had ended. She cared nothing for propriety at that moment.

"How can I face our ancestors now that you're gone!" The old nanny cried desperately, and everyone present was filled with sorrow and silence.

Lu Shuangshuang hid behind her father's robe, not saying a word, but feeling no guilt. Instead, she glared at Su Rong, who was wrapped in Lu Lin's clothes.

It was all because of this little brat. She had only said a few words, yet she tried to hit her, causing them both to fall into the pond almost drowning!

Su Rong, however, had no interest in looking at Lu Shuangshuang. She stared at the young man on the ground, his body pale and devoid of color, her face heavy with guilt.

She clenched her hands tightly, about to step forward, when the old nanny holding the young man suddenly stood up. "Since Zhu is gone, I don't want to live either! My son, I'll come join you!"

With those words, the old nanny attempted to dash towards a nearby rock formation.

Su Rong had never seen such a scene and froze in shock.

The others were caught off guard and couldn't react in time. Just as they watched helplessly, another figure appeared at the garden entrance. A long whip lashed out, wrapping around the old nanny and pulling her back, causing her to stumble and fall to the ground without hitting the rocks.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Shuangshuang... Doctor Ji?" Lu Lin recognized the two figures and was momentarily stunned.

Ji Qingyan didn't have time to acknowledge anyone. He rushed to the young man on the ground, immediately clearing the mud and sand from his mouth and nose. Then, using his thumb and index finger to pinch the nose shut, he performed five rescue breaths, followed by chest compressions with his interlocked hands.

Seeing his sudden actions, the previously cowering Lu Shuangshuang suddenly exclaimed.

"How... how can she do this in broad daylight..."

This was too shocking. How could a woman perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in public? It was disgusting!

Su Youyue frowned, but at that moment, she had no time to worry about the two girls who were safe. She instructed Chunya and Jin'er to watch over the old nanny and then hurried to Doctor Ji's side. Upon seeing the young man on the ground, she gasped.

The young man's skin was paler than snow, lifeless. Could he still be saved?

She hesitated, but Doctor Ji continued his efforts, performing thirty compressions followed by five rescue breaths.

Gradually, he showed signs of exhaustion.

Su Youyue wasn't sure if these actions would work, but she knew that if news spread, Doctor Ji might face criticism.

Without hesitation, she mimicked his movements, stacking her hands. "Doctor Ji, let me take over for a while..."

"Miss, you shouldn't," Chunya warned from behind.

If Miss did this, the rumors would be even worse.

But Su Youyue ignored her and insisted on taking over, only to find that Ji Qingyan had no intention of stepping aside. He continued his actions.

"Doctor Ji?"

"Stop talking nonsense and shut up! Don't disturb me!" Ji Qingyan snapped impatiently.

Su Youyue had no choice but to remain quiet, unaware that her uncles' eyes lit up upon hearing Doctor Ji's tone.

Time passed, and many began to doubt the effectiveness of Doctor Ji's efforts, thinking him reckless and immodest. Suddenly, the young man on the ground coughed up a mouthful of water.

"What..." Everyone's eyes widened in disbelief.

The old nanny, like a soul returning to its body, suddenly came to life after a long silence. "Zhu! My Zhu!"

She broke free from Chunya and Jin'er, who were equally surprised by the sudden turn of events, and rushed over.

Doctor Ji checked the young man's breathing and neck before exhaling deeply. "He's okay now. Don't touch him; let him rest. Change his wet clothes quickly so he doesn't catch a chill."

Upon hearing that he was okay, the old nanny burst into tears. She stopped herself from hugging her son, clasping her hands together to kneel before Ji Qingyan. "Thank you, Doctor Ji, you are truly a living Buddha..."

Su Youyue stepped forward, noticing that although the young man's skin was still pale, he looked much better than before, and his chest was rising and falling faintly...

This was the power of medical skill that brought the dead back to life...

She had once laughed at the stories of Doctor Ji reviving the dead, but witnessing a life saved right before her eyes left her in awe.

The name Doctor Ji carried more than just a title; it represented countless lives and the hope of countless families...

If Yan Zhu had died today, the Yan family's world would have crumbled.

After a long silence, Su Youyue began to organize the aftermath, sending Lu Shuangshuang and Su Rong back to change their clothes and drink ginger soup. She also arranged for Yan Zhu and his mother to rest and took care of the servants who had been in the water.

Once everything was settled, Su Youyue led everyone to the front hall and asked the maids what had happened.

Before Xiao Xing could speak, Hongxiu interrupted, "Young Miss, please stand up for my lady. My lady wanted to tour the Su Mansion today, but when she reached the pond, she encountered your third sister."

"The third sister seemed to dislike my lady and spoke angrily. My lady only defended herself, and the third sister pushed her. In reflex, my lady grabbed her, and they both fell in."

Xiao Xing listened to Hongxiu's continuous chatter, unable to interrupt, growing increasingly angry.

Hongxiu was twisting the truth. It was clear that Miss Lu had approached with hostility, saying things that implied my lady wasn't even part of the Su family. My lady got angry and retorted, and then Miss Lu started yelling, grabbing my lady and pushing her into the pond. My lady held onto her skirt, dragging her down too.

As soon as Hongxiu finished, Lu Sen said unhappily, "Shuangshuang, Uncle has heard that your third sister is indeed ill-mannered. Has she insulted you before in the mansion?"

Su Rong, having changed her clothes, had walked to the hall's entrance. Hearing this, she paused, biting her lip, her eyes filled with unspoken grievance.

She knew she wasn't perfect, but could today's incident really be blamed on her?

Clearly, it was Lu Shuangshuang who was in the wrong. She came at me with cold mockery for no reason and even called me a bastard.

She may not have a mother, but she is still a lady of the Su Mansion. How could she tolerate such an insult!

So she couldn't help but lash out at Lu Shuangshuang.

Now that she thinks about it, the Lu family are esteemed guests of the Su Mansion. No matter what, causing such a scene was inappropriate... Moreover, because of this, she almost got others into life-threatening trouble.

Just as Su Rong was about to go in and apologize to the two uncles from the Lu family, a voice suddenly came from inside the hall.

"Second Uncle, how can you jump to conclusions so quickly? We've only heard one side of the story from this girl. I don't think today's incident is necessarily the fault of my third sister."