Chapter 431: Misunderstanding the Focus
The discovery of the accident brought the four boats to a halt. They docked along the shore, allowing everyone to disembark.
The two distressed young ladies, their faces veiled with tears, knew full well the implications of having their clothing forcibly torn and exposed before being carried ashore by a stranger.
Their reputations were irreparably tarnished, and the prospects of securing a good marriage were forever dashed. Their already modest family background now faced even greater challenges. Families of even modest prominence would recoil from allying themselves with women who had marred their reputations in such a manner.
Furthermore, should the Fifth Princess hold them responsible for their inability to execute such a straightforward scheme, their family would undoubtedly face repercussions. Retribution from the Empress’s family, the wealthiest and most influential, was not to be taken lightly. Offending them was bound to result in severe consequences.
The brothers of the two young ladies bore expressions of distress and embarrassment, well aware of their sisters’ public humiliation. They hurriedly removed their outer garments and wrapped the ladies securely.
Unaware of the full story, they were eager to investigate the incident’s root cause.
"What happened here?"
"How did you end up against the railing?"