Ning Dao Covered with Snow

Chapter 367 Let go
Shortly after Yan Tingyu collapsed, a palace maid entered, followed by a deafening scream.

A large number of people poured in from outside, passing through Yan Ciwan's body and surrounding the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, making the scene chaotic.

Yan Ciwan heard the familiar sound of the zither. She knew that it was Xiao Wang playing "The Returning Traveler," and that it was time for her to go back.

She took one last look at Yan Tingyu's body. Because she had died from poisoning, Yan Tingyu's face was bluish, her lips were purple, and there was blood coming from her eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. But her expression was unexpectedly peaceful, as if for her, death was not a punishment, but the best destination.

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When Yan Ciwan opened her eyes, she found herself back in her bedroom. Nie Xiayun was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at her expectantly. When she saw that Yan Ciwan was finally awake, Nie Xiayun breathed a sigh of relief.

The music had stopped by then. Xiao Wang stood up from behind the zither stand and walked to the bedside.

With Nie Xiayun's help, Yan Ciwan sat up and asked, "Why is Xiao Liu here?"

"Didn't I tell you yesterday that I would come to visit you today?"

Nie Xiayun continued, "When I came to wake you up just now, I was terrified to death to see you completely lifeless. Luckily, Xiao Liu arrived in time, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do."

Yan Ciwan thanked Xiao Wang.

Xiao Wang said, "I brought some Five-Red Porridge, which is good for replenishing qi and blood. Would you like some?"

Yan Ciwan said, "But I haven't washed up yet."

Nie Xiayun immediately stood up and went outside to have someone bring her hot water.

She handed the mouthwash to Yan Ciwan, and then helped Yan Ciwan wipe her hands and face clean.

Xiao Wang opened the food box he had brought and took out a porcelain bowl. He touched the outside of the bowl; it was still warm. He carried the bowl to the bedside, and Nie Xiayun suddenly said, "I'll go get some water. You two can chat."

After saying that, she picked up the basin of water and ran out in a flash, her speed making her seem nothing like a woman in her fifties.

Yan Ciwan smiled helplessly: "My grandma has always been like this, always doing things in a hurry, please don't take it personally."

“It’s a good thing that the old lady is full of energy.” Xiao Wang sat down by the bed, scooped up some porridge with a spoon, and brought it to Yan Ciwan’s lips.

Yan Ciwan opened her mouth and drank it. The five-red porridge was soft and sticky, and the sweetness was just right.

Xiao Wang asked, "Is it to your liking?"

"It's delicious, I really like it."

Upon receiving her affirmation, Xiao Wang immediately felt that getting up before dawn to cook porridge was well worth it.

After finishing a bowl of porridge, Xiao Wang used an embroidered handkerchief to wipe Yan Ciwan's mouth clean.

Yan Ciwan asked, "How are things going with the Five Gods Sect's aftermath?"

Since being rescued, she has been bedridden and recovering from her injuries, completely unaware of what is happening outside.

Xiao Wang replied, "The leader of the Five Gods Sect is a shaman. He has two disciples and a nephew, all of whom are dead. The Five Gods Sect is leaderless. Si Buping and his men defeated them without much effort, and all the members of the Five Gods Sect were arrested."

Yan Ciwan said, "I once heard the shaman mention that the Five Gods Sect also has influence in Beidu." "The Sage is already aware of this. The Five Gods Sect has an iron mine in Beidu. The men they kidnapped in Yizhou were all sent to the Beidu iron mine as miners. They forged the mined iron ore into weapons, preparing to form an army to rebel. The reason why Prince Ning rushed back to Chang'an was for this matter. Now the Sage has issued an edict to send troops to Beidu, intending to wipe out the remaining rebels in one fell swoop."

After listening to him for so long, Yan Ciwan couldn't help but ask, "Did Master Xiao tell you all of this?"

"Ah."

It seems that the Five Gods Sect is completely finished, and a major worry in Yan Ciwan's heart has finally been resolved, which makes her very happy.

Looking at her injuries, Xiao Wang felt a pang of heartache, remembering the suffering she had endured in the Five Gods Sect.

He said in a deep voice, "I consulted the books about blood-exchange sacrifices at home and also asked my master for relevant knowledge. I found that blood-exchange sacrifices are just a hoax. Even if the shaman successfully performed the sacrifice, he could not possibly transfer your blood into his body."

Yan Ciwan had anticipated this. Whether it was the blood-swapping sacrifice or the blessing ceremony, it was all a deception. The shaman might have known this, but he didn't care. All he wanted was a ritual. Once the sacrifice was performed, he could then tell others with a clear conscience that he had the blood of the Heng Dynasty royal family flowing through his veins, that he was a descendant of the royal family, and that his uprising to seize power was perfectly justified!

"The sorcerer's real name is He Yinuo. That old man spent his whole life trying to restore the Heng Dynasty. He even used datura to develop drugs that could make people addicted and lose their minds, intending to use them to gain access to the powerful and wealthy in Chang'an and accelerate the corruption within the Daye Dynasty. To this end, he even used living people to test the drugs, killing many people."

Seeing that she looked depressed when she mentioned this matter, Xiao Wang gently comforted her, "The people from the Inner Guard found a cave behind Hengqing Temple. There were still many people locked up in the cave, but they have all been released now."

Yan Ciwan looked at him and suddenly asked.

Do you know why He Yinuo insisted on exchanging blood with me?

Xiao Wang slowly shook his head, indicating that he did not know.

"This is my secret. Come closer, and I'll tell you quietly."

Xiao Wang, unsuspecting, leaned closer.

Yan Ciwan leaned close to his ear and said in a very soft voice, "Actually, my maternal grandfather was the son of Yang Ziyuan, the crown prince of the Heng Dynasty."

Xiao Wang was taken aback, but then he understood everything.

No wonder the Five Gods Sect has been keeping a close eye on Yan Ciwan. On her way to Chang'an, the Five Gods Sect tried every means to kidnap her. It turns out that it was because she had a portion of the blood of the Heng Dynasty royal family flowing in her veins.

Yan Ciwan continued, "He Yinuo was once Yang Ziyuan's confidant. He knew about my maternal grandfather's background and tried to take him away. My maternal grandfather only wanted to live a peaceful life with his wife and children and did not want to be involved in power struggles again. He fled with his wife and children, but was unfortunately shot and killed by He Yinuo during the process."

Xiao Wang's heart tightened: "Aci..."

"Don't worry about me. I killed He Yinuo with my own hands and avenged my grandfather. When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out. I have no more hatred for He Yinuo."

Xiao Wang looked up at her and saw that her eyes were bright and clear, without the slightest trace of gloom, which showed that she had truly let go.

Hating someone is just as exhausting as loving someone; both require energy and life force.

He Yinuo is a scumbag, not worth Yan Ciwan wasting her precious life on.

Xiao Wang discovered another of her strengths: she was passionate and decisive, able to take things in stride.

He even felt a secret sense of pride. Look, this is the person he likes. How outstanding she is!
Just as he was lost in thought, he suddenly felt something touch his ear.

The warm, soft touch made him stiffen.