Ning Dao Covered with Snow

Chapter 369 Visiting the patient
After Yan Ciwan changed her medicine, Nie Xiayun came in.

"this is for you."

When Yan Ciwan saw the lotus-colored sachet that she handed over, she could tell from the stitching that it was made by Xiao Wang.

"I can't move right now, could you please help me put it away, Grandma?"

Nie Xiayun teased, "It seems you already know it was a gift from Xiao Liulang."

Yan Ciwan smiled but remained silent.

“I think Xiao Liulang is a good boy, and he is quite a good match for you. But he is the grandson of Xiao Gong. Would he be willing to give up his promising future and leave Chang'an for you?” Nie Xiayun was worried about this. They were destined not to stay in Chang'an for long, but Xiao Wang’s family was all in Chang'an. The dilemma of choosing between family and love was too difficult.

Yan Ciwan was also unable to give a definite answer to this.

She could only express her thoughts: "We'll talk about the future when it comes. Life is short, and we can't stop moving forward just because we're worried about things that haven't happened yet. It's most important to cherish every moment we have now."

Nie Xiayun smiled immediately, realizing that her granddaughter had truly grown up.

"Yes, living in the moment is the most important thing."

……

In the afternoon, Xiao Wang came to Qingping Residence again, this time accompanied by Chaolu, Li Chengge, and Du Lingzhou.

Du Lingzhou brought a large stack of storybooks. When he saw Yan Ciwan covered in injuries and unable to move, he felt very sorry for her: "You must be very bored recuperating at home. I specially collected these storybooks. Every one of them is very exciting and can help you pass the time. I didn't expect that you can't even move your hands. These books are a free gift."

Yan Ciwan said it was okay: "My hand should be able to move again in a couple of days. Although I still can't do any big movements, I should be able to flip through a book."

Du Lingzhou immediately perked up again: "Then I'll leave all the books here. If you've finished reading them, just let me know and I'll go find you some other stories. You don't need to be too grateful; I'm always very generous to my friends."

Yan Ciwan originally wanted to thank him, but after what he said, she couldn't bring herself to say it.

This guy is so easily carried away.

Xiao Wang brought over a pot of orchids. He placed the orchids on the table by the window and gave Qiu Shuang detailed instructions on how to care for them.

Seeing this, Li Chengge clicked his tongue dramatically: "I remember this orchid was your treasure, right? I wanted you to give it to me before, but you absolutely refused. Why are you giving it to someone else now? I'm not trying to be mean, but you really value romance over friendship."

Xiao Wang sent Qiu Shuang away before speaking to Li Chengge.

“Say less in front of outsiders, lest you ruin Aci’s reputation.”

Li Chengge then said, "As long as you marry Ning Ci, everything will be fine, right?"

Xiao Wang wanted to marry her, but unfortunately Yan Ciwan might not want to.

He said seriously, "Marriage is a major life event, how can it be decided in just a few words? Stop talking about these things and take out the gifts you brought first."

Li Chengge feigned surprise and asked, "What gift?"

Hearing their conversation, Du Lingzhou leaned over and mocked, "Hey Li Sanlang, you've come to visit the wounded empty-handed, haven't you?"

Li Chengge knew Du Lingzhou's temperament; he would take a little provocation and become arrogant. She absolutely couldn't let him get too cocky. So Li Chengge stopped pretending and snorted, "Even you, Du Erlang, know to bring gifts. How could I be inferior to you?"

Du Lingzhou retorted angrily, "What do you mean you're not even as good as me? Are you looking down on me?!"

Li Chengge didn't reply and walked straight out of the room.

A moment later he appeared outside the window, holding a rein in his hand, which was tied to a gray-white donkey.

"Ning Ci, this is a gift for you. Do you like it?"

Yan Ciwan recognized it at a glance; that donkey was Amao, which she had bought for ten taels of silver.

She called out in surprise, "Amao!" The donkey recognized her too and instinctively tried to break free of its reins to run towards her, but Li Chengge grabbed it. It was very annoyed and turned its head to spit at Li Chengge.

Li Chengge's face was covered in saliva, and his handsome face immediately turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

He wanted to get angry, but felt it was too uncouth to get angry at a beast, so he could only grit his teeth and throw the reins to the servant beside him.

"I'm going to change my clothes." With that, he strode away.

Seeing this, Du Lingzhou burst into gloating laughter: "Hahaha, this donkey is so interesting, I like it!"

Chaolu asked curiously, "Aci, do you recognize this donkey?"

Yan Ciwan then recounted how she met Amao.

"After I entrusted it to Aying, I never saw it again. I thought it had found a new owner, but I didn't expect Li Sanlang to find it again."

The donkey brayed loudly at Yan Ciwan through the window, as if questioning her about where she had been these past few days and why she hadn't taken care of it.
Unable to move, Yan Ciwan could only apologize to it: "I'm sorry, I've been busy these past few days and haven't been able to take care of you."

As if it could understand her, the donkey brayed at her twice more, then calmed down and stopped trying to rush into the house.

Yan Ciwan said to the servants outside, "Take Amao to the stable, give it a separate compartment, and take good care of it."

"Yes."

The servant led the donkey away.

Chaolu remarked, "Your donkey is quite intelligent."

Upon hearing this, Li Chengge, who had just entered the room, snorted irritably, still holding a grudge against the donkey for spitting earlier.

Yan Ciwan apologized to him on behalf of the donkey.

"How much did your shirt cost? I'll pay for it."

"No need, it's just a piece of clothing, don't worry about it. But your donkey has such a terrible temper, you'll have to discipline it properly from now on!"

Yan Ciwan smiled and agreed, "Okay."

She said to Chaolu, "I saw your maternal grandfather this morning."

"Really? Did he show you your injuries?"

Yan Ciwan nodded and then said, "His statement is basically the same as yours. Before leaving, he even left me his homemade ointment, saying it could speed up wound healing."

"You mean the White Jade Ointment, right? The White Jade Ointment that my maternal grandfather concocts is particularly effective, but the quantity is very small, and he doesn't use it easily. You must use it on time."

"Yes, I will. Once I'm healed, I will definitely pay you a visit to express my gratitude."

Chaolu smiled and said, "There's no need for a formal visit to express your gratitude. Just don't forget your promise to treat me to a big meal."

"Don't worry, I won't forget!"

Li Chengge leaned closer and asked with a smile, "Why didn't you invite me to your big meal?"

Not to be outdone, Du Lingzhou immediately shouted, "What do you mean? You made plans to go out for a big meal, but you didn't take me? Are you all ganging up on me to exclude me?!"

Yan Ciwan looked at Xiao Wang and asked, "What do you think?"

"I think it's okay."

Yan Ciwan turned to Du Lingzhou and Li Chengge and said with a smile, "Although I'm treating you to dinner, Xiao Liu is the one who actually pays. Now that Master Xiao says it's no problem, you two can come along."