The snow’s descent meant that the Hu would not be progressing south! One only wished this snow could continue to fall, forever and ever.
Chen Rong tilted her face so that her nurse could wipe it more easily. She listened to the waves of cheers outside and murmured: “It’s snowing. It’s really snowing.”
She knew perfectly well that it would be snowing at this time, but the tense atmosphere in the city was infectious enough to unnerve her. Only until the snow fell did she heave in relief.
Nurse Ping was apparently thrilled. While preparing blue salt for Chen Rong’s washing, she looked toward Chen Wei’s courtyard and whispered, “Miss, I heard sobbing last night. Ah Wei was crying for nearly an hour.”
Chen Rong smiled, a hint of delight flashed in her eyes.
After she rinsed her mouth, her nurse again handed her a hot towel and lamented, “It would be great if Chen Gongrang ordered to remove master Chen Yuan’s guardianship of you. Goodness, you’ve offended the entire family this time. I even heard Chen Wei say how she wished she could kill you.”
Chen Rong slowly withdrew her smile.
She dropped her gaze and sneered, “It can’t be helped.”
Nurse Ping did not answer.
After she finished washing, Chen Rong went to the door and gave it a push.
As the door opened, a wave of biting cold rushed into the room. At the same time, white snow upon white snow came into view.
Watching the world that had been dyed pristine, Chen Rong laughingly remarked, “How much it’s snowing.”
Nurse Ping laughed along hearing her pleasantly talk about the snow.
Chen Rong raised her small face to feel the piercing air blowing at her. It was so cold that she thought her nostrils might freeze with each breath she took.
She looked at a brown mound peeking under the whiteness in front of her, along with a tree trunk that had accumulated a thick layer of snow, and thought to herself: Yes, I’ve offended their entire family, but I reckon Chen Gongrang will protect me. He is the type to look at the big picture and, knowing that both Ran Min and Wang Hong are interested in me, he will never allow anybody to hurt me.
She felt more assured at this thought .
The heavy snowfall sent Nan’yang into a tizzy.
All of a sudden, cheers and reed music filled the streets. Young men and women at this time ran loose like wild horses, indulging themselves all across the city.
Unlike Chen Wei who did not leave her home, Chen Rong’s courtyard was filled every day with servants from various estates who came to seek her audience and invite her to attend their banquets.
Nonetheless, Chen Rong declined them all no matter who came to ask. She knew she didn’t have much interpersonal skill. Going to these dinners would not gain her fame, but would instead make a fool out of herself.