Chapter 701 A Dream of Youth 233
Scattered clouds hang low at dusk, while swirling snowflakes dance in the wind.
Before the old snow had melted, new snow fell again, and the jade-like snowflakes drifted in the wind, bringing with them a low sob, the cries of the living and the weeping of the new ghosts.
When Xie Ning first met the person with whom she had communicated in secret, it turned out to be not a single person, but a brother and sister. The brother was about the same age as Xie Qi and had a handsome appearance, while the sister wore her hair in a woman's bun and sat in a rattan wheelchair. Although her face looked slightly haggard, she still retained her elegance.
The little gray dove that had been perched on the young woman's shoulder flew to Xie Ning. Its tiny, beady eyes looked at this one and that one, filled with curiosity and affection.
"Its name is Wusheng. It landed in my yard in the morning mist this spring. Isn't it cute?"
Xie Ning tapped Wu Sheng's head and smiled slightly, "Very well-behaved, and also a very capable little pigeon."
If it hadn't been for it delivering the message, they wouldn't have been able to come up with a plan in such a short time.
"Its name is Snowball, and it's also a well-behaved white wolf." Xie Ning bent down and stroked Snowball's head, then placed Wusheng on its head.
Snowball is usually quite intelligent and wouldn't bite the little pigeon, while Wusheng is also very brave and wasn't afraid. He even pecked Snowball's ear twice, signaling it to chase after them, even after they had all gone far away!
Snowball shook its ears and let out a low growl, threatening the little pigeon to stop pecking at its ears.
There was no music or fanfare along the way, only a sky full of paper money and magnolia flowers.
Xie Ning walked beside the young woman. In front of them was the coffin. The young man from the Yan family walked at the front, holding a staff, while next to him was Yan's mother, dressed in mourning clothes.
She cried so hard she was almost heartbroken, and could barely walk without being supported by others.
His gaze fell upon the young woman, who had not shed a single tear, only a slight sense of melancholy. Xie Ning couldn't help but advise, "If you're feeling unwell, Madam Yan, crying it out will make you feel better."
“I am not sad. My father did what he wanted to do, and I completed what he did not finish. His wish has been fulfilled, and he can die without regret.”
Then he looked up at Xie Ning and said, “My name is Ru Jing, Jing as in lofty and virtuous conduct, and my younger brother is Ru Heng, Ru Heng as in a gentleman.”
Xie Ning paused for a moment, then said gently, "My surname is Xie, and my given name is Ning."
She didn't explain the meaning behind it, because she has always practiced what she preaches.
When the group reached the city gate, they unexpectedly saw crowds of people lining the street to welcome them. They had tied a white cloth around their arms as if to mourn the passing of Lord Yan.
Some people couldn't help but sob as they looked at the heavy coffin. Xie Ning also realized how much Yan Ling was loved by the people of Lingzhou City.
“They have always respected my father, otherwise we wouldn’t have been able to work together and have so many people following us.” Although some of the influence was due to her sending people to stir things up, the majority of the followers were ordinary people who chose to follow her and her brother because they saw them.
My father was a man who cared deeply for the people. The day before he chose to leave the city, he led people to distribute porridge to the people in the surrounding areas who had fled to Lingzhou City due to the scorched earth policy. He was also worried about how to get them some winter clothes to keep them warm.
Xie Ning followed the group all the way to Yan Mansion. Because Chief Steward Fu strictly enforced the rules, the city was not looted much, and some daring peddlers even came out to do business.
After everyone offered incense, Xie Ning gave Yan Rujing a jade pendant before leaving.
“Someone will come to take over Lingzhou City, so we will leave after resting for a while.”
In some people's eyes, Lord Yan saved the lives of countless people, but in others' eyes, he was disloyal, and Xi Li's anger might be directed at you family members.
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