Ning Dao Covered with Snow

Chapter 17: Chao Er Niang

Chao Yue looked at the two followers in the lotus pond and saw that they were about to climb onto the shore, and said coldly.

"Since you have released the maid, you should continue to soak in the pool in her place."

The two followers had no choice but to retract their hands and stay obediently in the cold pool water.

The wound on Chao Yue's neck was still bleeding, but he seemed to feel no pain. He completely ignored the wound, picked up the teacup, tilted his head back and took a big sip.

The tea has gone cold and tastes bitter and astringent.

He casually threw the teacup into the pool, stood up and strode out of the pavilion.

A middle-aged man walked out from behind a rockery not far away. He was Xiao Wang's follower, Uncle Jiu.

Uncle Jiu saw the whole scene of the confrontation between Chao Yue and Yan Ci Wan just now.

Uncle Jiu turned around and left quietly, and soon returned to Songtao Pavilion, where he happened to meet Chao Yuanzhi who was about to leave Songtao Pavilion. Uncle Jiu immediately lowered his head and stepped aside.

Xiao Wang personally escorted Chao Yuanzhi out of Songtao Pavilion.

After the others had gone far away, Xiao Wang turned around and looked at Uncle Jiu and asked.

"How is it?"

Uncle Jiu told the second lady of the Chao family everything he had seen and heard when he was following her.

Xiao Wang felt that Chao Er Niang was strange the first time he met her, and Chao Yuanzhi's attitude towards her was also awkward. Xiao Wang's intuition told him that there must be a secret between this father and daughter.

After listening to what Uncle Jiu said, Xiao Wang became more certain of his guess.

It seems that this Chao Er Niang is not a simple person.

"Cousin."

Hearing someone calling him, Xiao Wang looked in the direction of the voice and saw a young man wearing an indigo round-necked robe.

The young man looked about fifteen or sixteen years old, with clear features and a graceful and handsome appearance. His name was Li Chengge, the third child in the family, and Xiao Wang's cousin. The two left Chang'an together and traveled around together.

Originally, Li Chengge lived in Taoran Xianju in the city. Because he received a warm invitation from Chao Yuanzhi not long ago, he moved from Taoran Xianju to Chao Mansion with his entourage.

Now Li Chengge is temporarily living in Zizhu Pavilion not far from Songtao Pavilion.

At this time, behind Li Chengge, there was an attendant wearing a brown robe.

The attendant's name was Cha Bingliang. There were already some fine lines at the corners of his eyes, which were particularly obvious when he smiled. He must be quite old, but he had a fair face and no beard, unlike the average middle-aged man.

Uncle Jiu crossed his arms and saluted: "I greet Sanlang."

Cha Bingliang also bowed slightly to Xiao Wang as a greeting.

Li Chengge looked around: "Cousin, I heard that my future cousin's wife is here. Where is she? Can I see her?"

"You came a step too late, she's gone."

"Is that so?" Li Chengge yawned, looking sleepy: "Then I'll go back and rest."

Xiao Wang stopped him and asked, "Don't you feel bored staying in the house all day long?"

"What else can I do?" Li Chengge drooped his eyes, as if he hadn't woken up yet. "Besides eating and sleeping, I really don't know what else I can do now."

Xiao Wang suggested: "The weather is nice today, why don't you come with me and go for a walk."

Cha Bingliang didn't want to let his Sanlang continue to be depressed, so he immediately agreed.

"Yes, we have been in Xiangzhou City for a few days, but we haven't had a good look around yet. I heard that there are many local specialties in Xiangzhou. Let's go and have a look together."

When Li Chengge heard that there was something delicious to eat, he became slightly interested.

Since he was free anyway, he stretched and said leisurely, "Then let's go for a walk."

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