Ning Dao Covered with Snow

Chapter 306: Be Careful and You Will Survive

Yan Ciwan said, "I saw an inn when I came here. I'll just stay at the inn and come find you again when it gets light tomorrow morning."

"You mean Chuntingju? I know the owner of that inn. They're fully booked today, so you won't find a room if you go." An Tong said directly when she saw her still hesitating. "Today is the Crown Prince's wedding, and there are a lot of people coming to Chang'an to join in the fun. Not only Chuntingju, but most other inns are also full. If you don't believe me, I can go with you outside to see if there are any inns with extra rooms."

Yan Ciwan waved her hand to indicate that it was not necessary: ​​"In that case, I will stay here for the night. Do you have any extra rooms for me?"

"Of course there is. The east wing in the backyard has always been empty. It is fully equipped with tables, chairs, and beds. You can live there as long as you lay out bedding."

Yan Ciwan figured that Fu Bai should have left by now, so she nodded and said, "Then take me to the backyard first."

"Okay, come with me."

An Tong lifted the curtain and led Yan Ciwan to the backyard.

Anji Spice Shop has a layout similar to other shops: the storefront is in the front, the residence is in the back, the main house where the owner lives is directly behind, the east wing is for guests to stay in on the left, the kitchen and woodshed are on the right, and there is a courtyard in the middle.

Yan Ciwan followed An Tong, and the two of them crossed the courtyard and pushed open the door of the east wing on the left.

As soon as Yan Ciwan entered the room, she sensed that someone was inside!

An Tong lit the oil lamp on the table, and in its dim light, Yan Ciwan could see the layout of the room. There was a table and chairs in the middle of the room, a chest of drawers on the wall opposite the door, a window on the left, and a bed against the wall on the right.

The layout is very simple and ordinary, and it is easy to understand at a glance.

Yan Ciwan's gaze fell on the chest of drawers; the only place in the room where someone could hide was that chest of drawers.

At this moment, An Tong walked over, reached into the cabinet, opened it, took out quilts and bedding, and spread them on the bed. Yan Ciwan saw this and knew that there was no one hiding in the cabinet.

After laying out the bedding, An Tong picked up the empty teapot on the table and said, "You rest for a while, I'll go pour you some tea."

"Ah."

As soon as An Tong left, Yan Ciwan immediately placed her right hand on the hilt of her sword at her lower back and said in a low voice, "Stop hiding, come out!"

A moment later, a slight sound came from above, and a few specks of dust fell.

Yan Ciwan looked up and saw a person hiding on the roof beam.

Seeing that he had been discovered, the man did not panic. He used his lightness skill to jump down, and after he landed and stood firmly, Yan Ciwan could see clearly that this person was actually Fu Bai.

She immediately closed the door, then turned to look at Fu Bai and asked in a low voice.

"Why haven't you left yet?"

Fu Bai explained, "I searched the backyard but couldn't find the hidden door. Just as I was about to leave, I saw you and An Tong come in. I had no choice but to hide on the roof beam."

"Hurry up and leave, don't let them find out."

"how about you?"

Yan Ciwan quickly replied, "You don't need to worry about me. An Tong and his wife are no match for me. Tomorrow morning, I will have An Tong take me to find the shaman. You and Yue Jin just need to quietly follow behind us."

"I understand."

Fu Bai walked towards the door, but before his hand even touched it, he heard footsteps approaching from outside.

His heart sank; he knew An Tong had returned. If he pushed the door open now, he would definitely run into him face to face. Without hesitation, he ran towards the window, only to find that it was sealed shut and could not be opened at all.

Yan Ciwan pointed to the roof, indicating that he should continue to hide there, and said in a low voice.

"I'll find a way to create an opportunity for you to leave later. You just need to act accordingly."

So Fu Bai used his lightness skill again to fly onto the roof beam, hiding his figure in the shadows. Knock, knock, knock, the door was knocked, and An Tong's voice came in.

Why did you lock the door?

Yan Ciwan opened the door and saw An Tong standing outside with a teapot in his hand. She explained, "My legs are a little itchy. I think I was bitten by some bugs. I just lifted up my trouser leg to check."

"Oh, I see. I have some anti-itch cream here, do you need it?"

"that would be great."

An Tong carried the teapot into the house, poured her a cup of tea, and then went back to the main house to get the ointment.

Just as Yan Ciwan was about to let Fu Bai take the opportunity to leave, she saw that An Tong had returned quickly, so she swallowed back the words she was about to say.

An Tong handed over a small porcelain jar: "This cooling balm is very effective. Just a little bit will stop the itching. You can try it."

"Thank you."

Yan Ciwan accepted the ointment, secretly pondering how to get An Tong away.

Just then, a fragrant aroma wafted in.

Following the aroma, Yan Ciwan saw Adan carrying a plate of mutton pancakes as she walked in. Adan placed the pancakes on the table and greeted her with a smile, "These are pancakes I made myself. Try them and see if they suit your taste."

An Tong enthusiastically recommended, "My wife's pancake-making skills are superb, especially her mutton pancakes. They are incredibly delicious and the most delicious mutton pancakes I've ever eaten! You must try them. Once you take a bite, you'll know that what I'm saying is not an exaggeration at all."

After saying that, he picked up a hot piece of mutton and handed it to Yan Ciwan, gesturing for her to try it quickly.

This mutton pie is slightly larger than the palm of your hand, with a golden-brown crust and a light sheen of oil. It's also sprinkled with black sesame seeds, making it look very crispy.

Yan Ciwan reached out and took the mutton pie, then looked at An Tong and A Dan, both of whom were looking at her expectantly.

She broke the mutton pie in her hand in half and handed one half to An Tong.

"You eat too."

An Tong declined, saying, "No need, there's plenty more here."

Adan also said, "You just eat yours, don't worry about him, he won't go hungry."

Yan Ciwan smiled and said, "But if you don't eat first, I won't dare to eat."

An Tong was taken aback at first, then frowned and said with displeasure, "What do you mean by that? Do you suspect that we might poison this mutton pie?"

Yan Ciwan said slowly, "As a weak woman traveling alone, I definitely have to be extra careful. Better safe than sorry, right?"

She looked at An Tong and A Dan with a calm expression; the couple both looked rather unhappy.

An Tong feigned annoyance and said, "Since you don't trust us at all, then don't eat them, my wife. Take these mutton pies away, and we'll eat them ourselves later!"

He picked up the bamboo tray containing the mutton patties, called Adan, and walked outside together.

Yan Ciwan did not stop them, and just watched them leave quietly.

After the two stepped out of the door, seeing that there was still no sound behind them, they looked at each other and slowed down at the same time.

An Tong turned to look at Yan Ciwan, only to find her sitting there leisurely, her bottom not moving an inch from the stool. His expression changed repeatedly as he realized that his tricks wouldn't fool her. Finally, he steeled himself and threw the bamboo tray at Yan Ciwan!

Since the soft one is not enough, then use the hard one.