Ning Dao Covered with Snow

Chapter 300 Fortunately
Xiao Wang corrected him, "I said I slept for a while afterward, I didn't mention Ning Ci, don't exaggerate."

Du Lingzhou tried to argue unreasonably: "Aren't they all the same thing?!"

"Although they differ by only four characters, their meanings are worlds apart." Xiao Wang's attitude was quite serious, not giving the other party a chance to muddy the waters.

The more he acted this way, the more excited Du Lingzhou became, even forgetting to eat breakfast as he pressed for answers.

"Then tell me, did you two have a date last night?"

Xiao Wang immediately denied it: "I didn't have a date."

Du Lingzhou stared at him for a while, and seeing that he looked calm and composed, without the slightest evasion, and did not seem to be lying, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Could it be that I really guessed wrong?

Du Lingzhou recalled the scene of Xiao Wang giving Yan Ciwan gifts. The pipe and silver ring could be considered mutual assistance between friends, but the sachet that Xiao Wang had sewn himself clearly went beyond the scope of friendship, and then there was that handkerchief...

Du Lingzhou felt something was off the more he thought about it, and his intuition told him that something was definitely going on between the two of them!
He slammed his hand on the table and said to Xiao Wang, "Then swear an oath that you and Ning Ci have no affair. If you lie, you will never be able to get married in your life."

Yan Ciwan frowned: "Are you done yet? Hurry up and eat your food, and stop thinking about nonsense."

Du Lingzhou looked her over suspiciously and asked, "What does it have to do with you that I made Xiao Liulang swear an oath? Even if he stays single for the rest of his life, it's none of your business. Why are you so nervous?!"

Yan Ciwan choked for a moment.

She put on a serious expression and said sternly, "Xiao Liu is an honest man. I can't stand you bullying honest people. Is that not allowed either?!"

Du Lingzhou thought he had misheard. He rubbed his ears and asked incredulously, "What did you say? Xiao Liulang is an honest man?"

Yan Ciwan retorted, "Yes, am I wrong?!"

Du Lingzhou turned to look at Xiao Wang and exclaimed exaggeratedly, "Did you hear that? She actually said you're an honest man?"

Xiao Wang nodded: "Aci is right, I am indeed very honest."

Du Lingzhou: "..."

His expression was contorted with rage. He tried his best to hold back, but in the end he couldn't. He slammed his hand on the table and roared, "Then what am I, the one you made a fool of?!"

Yan Ciwan said sincerely, "I guess you're naive, I guess you're simple, I guess you're a good person."

Xiao Wang nodded: "Yes."

Du Lingzhou: "..."

Ugh! He's about to be driven crazy by these two guys!
He pointed at Xiao Wang and angrily said, "Are you Ning Ci's yes-man? Why do you agree with everything she says?!"

Xiao Wang said, "Because what Aci said is all correct."

"Can't you even use your own brain to think before you answer?!"

“I’ve thought about it, and what Aci said is indeed correct.”

Du Lingzhou: "..."

His face turned a deep liver color at a visible speed.

Yan Ciwan was afraid that he would faint from anger on the spot, so she reminded him, "Stop talking and hurry up and eat, or the porridge will get cold."

Du Lingzhou flicked his sleeve: "I'm not eating!"

After saying that, he stormed out.

Yan Ciwan called out to his retreating figure, "Aren't you hungry?"

Du Lingzhou's voice came from outside— "I'm so angry I'm full!"

Helpless, Yan Ciwan could only say to Xiao Wang, "Never mind him, let's eat first."

"Ah."

Outside the door, Qiushuang and Dongli exchanged a silent glance, then walked forward together until they had gone quite a distance before stopping.

Dongli immediately asked, "Is there really an affair between Ning Ci and Xiao Liulang?"

Qiu Shuang thought to herself, "It's not just an affair! They even have a child together!"

This matter is still a secret for now, and Qiu Shuang did not say it directly. She said vaguely, "I don't know what's going on between them either, but the two of them do seem to have a bit of an unclear relationship."

Dongli still remembered the Grand Secretary's instructions: anything related to Ning Ci must be told to the Grand Secretary in detail.

After parting ways with Qiu Shuang, she immediately went to the gatekeeper, who, like her, was a member of the Inner Guard. She told the gatekeeper about the matter between Yan Ciwan and Xiao Wang, and asked him to pass it on to the Grand Secretary.

At the same time, Qiu Shuang quietly came to the vicinity of the back door. She pushed open the door and peeked out, seeing a vendor selling goods across the street.

She took the secret letter out of her sleeve, placed it on the ground by the door, and then weighed it down with a stone.

After doing all that, she glanced at the peddler again and saw that he was looking at her too, so she turned around and went back with peace of mind.

The back door was closed, and after a while, the peddler hurriedly ran to the back door, removed the stones, picked up the secret letter, and then quickly returned to his stall.

After breakfast, Yan Ciwan and Xiao Wang left Qingping Residence together. Qiu Shuang, Dong Li, and Uncle Jiu also accompanied them. Du Lingzhou left in a huff and disappeared, so he did not come along.

From Xingqingfang to the West Market, it required traversing most of Chang'an. The group rode their horses through the streets and alleys, and along the way, they saw that all the houses and shops along the street were decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, creating a joyous scene.

As they passed through Kaihuafang and approached Zhuque Avenue, they were stopped by a squad of Jinwu Guards.

"Road ahead is closed; passage is temporarily prohibited!"

Yan Ciwan, Xiao Wang, and the others had to stop. A large crowd of people had gathered around them, and the teahouses and taverns on both sides of the street were packed with people. Some even climbed onto the rooftops and craned their necks to look out.

The people were whispering among themselves.

"I heard that the Crown Prince and Princess Leyou will enter through Mingde Gate, pass through Zhuque Avenue, and then enter the Imperial City through Zhuque Gate to hold the wedding ceremony with the Crown Prince."

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime event! Suzaku Avenue has been closed off since yesterday. I wonder how grand it's been decorated? I really want to see it with my own eyes!"

"Once the honor guard has gone far away, the blockade should be lifted, and then we can go to Suzaku Avenue for a look."

"I've heard that Princess Leyou is the most beautiful woman in Xizhou. She must be as beautiful as a fairy, a beauty that could topple kingdoms."

"Quickly wipe your drool, it's practically dripping! Hahaha!"

"We might still have a chance to catch a glimpse of Suzaku Avenue, but we can forget about the future Crown Princess. She's like a celestial being; we ordinary folks will never see her."

……

All these whispers reached Xiao Wang's ears. He went to see Yan Ciwan. Today she was wearing a dark blue collared Hu-style dress, her face was unadorned, and her hair was styled in a simple bun, secured only by a silver hairpin.

She was originally the hostess of this grand wedding, but now she is mingling among the onlookers, watching helplessly as her identity is taken by someone else.

Xiao Wang knew he should feel sorry and regretful for what she had gone through, but in fact, he felt a little bit of relief.

Fortunately, she is not the bride who will be marrying into the capital today.

Fortunately, he was the one by her side at that moment.