Breakfast ended amidst everyone's laughter and chatter. In the past, Lan Sizhui always strictly observed the rule of "silence while eating," but this dining atmosphere was a first for him. Seeing that Lan Wangji did not stop them, he occasionally exchanged soft words with Wen Ning, looking very happy.
After breakfast, Wei Wuxian asked everyone if they would like to go into the city of Jinling together, but they all declined. Nie Huaisang said he was returning to Qinghe; Jin Ling, having just assumed the position of sect leader, had many matters to attend to; and Jiang Cheng needed to stay behind to keep the Jin Clan factions in check and back Jin Ling up. In the end, only Wei Wuxian, Lan Wangji, Wen Ning, and Lan Sizhui set out.
Jinling City was as bustling as ever, with peddlers crying out their wares on both sides of the street. Wei Wuxian pulled Lan Sizhui and Wen Ning along, looking left and right, picking up anything that caught his eye and taking it with him. Lan Wangji followed closely behind, paying for everything with immense indulgence. The four of them walked and stopped along the way, returning to Jinlin Tai shortly before noon.
Chapter 23