Ning Dao Covered with Snow

Chapter 58: The Grand Chamber Leader is Unfair
Between freedom and motherhood, Chaolu cares more about the latter.

She decided to go home and try to persuade her mother to divorce her father.

Wei Lansheng used the government carriage to personally send Chaolu back home.

As for Yan Ciwan, he returned to the official post station in a carriage with Li Chengge and Cha Bingliang.

It was already late at night, and Yan Ciwan and Zha Bingliang had not eaten dinner yet. They were both hungry, so they planned to get something to fill their stomachs. Li Chengge had already eaten at the teahouse, so he didn't feel hungry at the moment, and he yawned.

"I'll go back to sleep first."

After saying this, he went back to his room.

The fire in the kitchen had gone out, so it was impossible to cook. The servant found four sesame cakes and made a pot of hot tea.

Yan Ciwan and Cha Bingliang sat in the dining hall, eating scones with hot tea and quickly finishing their dinner.

Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves was heard outside, followed by a servant's shout.

"The Grand Pavilion is back!"

The originally quiet official post station suddenly became noisy, and the postmaster personally led the clerks out to greet them.

The gate was fully opened and all the lanterns in the courtyard were lit.

Yan Ciwan looked towards the door and saw a man in a light crimson round-necked shirt striding in, followed by a large group of people.

The young man surrounded in the front was the Grand Chief of the Inner Guards. He looked very young, with lighter pupils than the average Daye people. His cheeks were slightly flushed as he had just drunk some wine. Combined with his overly delicate facial features, he looked so handsome that it was difficult to tell whether he was male or female.

Yan Ciwan had heard of this man's deeds. He knew that his name was Si Buping, that he was in his thirties, and that his mother was a Hu dancer.

Because his mother was of humble origin, Si Buping suffered much bullying in his childhood. He was once convicted and punished, and was forced to enter the palace as a eunuch. After he grew up, he was valued by the current saint, and once he gained power, he made a comeback and became the current high-ranking leader of the Inner Guard Palace.

The first half of his life can be described as legendary. If it could be written into a storybook, it would surely be very popular.

It’s a pity that no one dares to write it.

As soon as Si Buping entered the room, he noticed the two people sitting at the table. He raised his hand to dismiss the people behind him, walked to the table, lifted his clothes, sat on the empty seat, and asked.

"Why are we eating at this time? Where is Li Sanlang?"

When the other person came closer, Yan Ciwan smelled a faint smell of alcohol on him.

Yan Ciwan and Cha Bingliang stood up together and saluted with their arms crossed.

Cha Bingliang said respectfully, "We went to the government office this afternoon and just came back. Sanlang has already gone back to his room to rest."

Si Buping's gaze stayed on Yan Ciwan.

When he saw her face clearly, his eyes became deep.

"Are you Ning Ci?"

Yan Ciwan bowed his head and replied, "I am Ning Ci from Xizhou, nice to meet you, Grand Master."

Si Buping seemed more interested: "Are you from Xizhou?"

"Yes, my ancestral home is Xizhou. I went to Chang'an to seek refuge with my relatives. On the way, I was attacked by bandits and was unfortunately injured. I ended up in Xiangzhou."

Si Buping had already smelled the smell of medicine and blood on her body and knew that she was injured.

He didn't bother to examine the truth in her words; he was more concerned about something else.

"Your last name is Ning, which Ning?"

Yan Ciwan's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained calm and composed: "It's the Ning that means to calm things down."

Si Buping smiled, his eyebrows slightly curved, looking even more charming.

"This last name is very good. I like it very much."

Yan Ciwan felt that he was hinting at something.

She raised her head and looked at the other person, just in time to meet his pair of smiling eyes. Those eyes were so beautiful that when she was stared at by them, she would have the illusion that she was regarded as a treasure by this person.

Yan Ciwan quickly lowered his eyes: "Thank you for the compliment, Grand Master."

Si Buping asked Cha Bingliang to go back first, but asked Yan Ciwan to sit down and talk to him for a while.

Cha Bingliang was a little hesitant.

Si Buping raised his eyebrows and looked at him: "What? Are you afraid that I will eat Ning Ci?"

Cha Bingliang has never been able to see through this Grand Councillor. This man is ruthless and never shows mercy to anyone, which has offended many people. Countless people are secretly looking forward to the day when he falls from his height.

It stands to reason that such a person will not have a good ending.

But Si Buping never restrained himself, as if he didn't care what his future would be like.

It goes without saying that a person who holds a high position and is unscrupulous is extremely dangerous.

Seeing that he was quite interested in Ning Ci at this time, Cha Bingliang couldn't help but feel a little worried about Ning Ci.

He laughed twice: "Haha, Grand Master, you are joking. Madam Ning is a girl after all. I am afraid that you two, a man and a woman, will be criticized for being alone together."

Si Buping laughed softly as if he had heard a funny joke.

"A single man and a single woman? Master Cha, do you think I can still be considered a normal man now?"

Cha Bingliang choked.

He almost forgot that Si Buping had once been a eunuch in the palace and was no longer a real man.

The so-called strict separation between men and women is full of irony when applied to them.

Cha Bingliang lowered his head and said, "I have spoken out of turn. Please accept the punishment, Grand Councilor."

Si Buping didn't seem to take it seriously and waved his hand casually.

"There's nothing for you to do here, go down first."

Cha Bingliang glanced at Yan Ciwan and saw her nod slightly, then he retreated with his head lowered.

At this time, only Yan Ciwan and Si Buping were left in the dining hall.

Yan Ciwan sat down at the table, picked up the teapot, and poured a cup of hot tea for Si Buping who was sitting opposite him.

Si Buping seemed to just want to chat, his posture and tone were very casual.

"I heard that the government office has withdrawn the warrant for your arrest."

Yan Ciwan took the opportunity to flatter the other party: "As expected of you, you are the Grand Chamber Leader. You are well-informed. You knew what just happened so quickly."

Si Buping smiled again, "I was just at the governor's mansion. Governor Qi was celebrating the discovery of a serial rape and murder case in the city when he was told that the government office had withdrawn the warrant for your arrest. Wei Fazuo found a new clue and the case took a huge turn. The previous direction of the investigation was all wrong, and we have to start all over again."

Yan Ciwan imagined the scene——

The governor was happily showing off his achievements, hoping to win favor in front of the Grand Lord, but the next moment he was poured a bucket of cold water on his head. It turned out that Ning Ci, who was wanted by them, was not the real murderer. In fact, they were all fooled by the real murderer.

To say that he had lost all face was not enough to describe the governor's embarrassing situation.

Si Buping added slowly, "There are many people attending the banquet tonight. Almost all the important people in Xiangzhou are here."

Yan Ciwan felt that he shouldn't gloat over other people's misfortune, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly.

That guy deserves it!

He was so eager to make a contribution that he treated her as a murderer and put her on a city-wide wanted list without even finding out all the facts. Now he’s been slapped in the face in public!

Si Buping noticed her little expression. He knew that she was feeling happy, but he did not say it out loud. Instead, he asked.

"You are a free man now, what are your plans next?"

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(End of this chapter)