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Chapter 459 The Teacup Was Broken
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Ning Xueyan knelt in front of the figure of the Buddha, worshipping in silence with her eyes closed. Her long and thick eyelashes left shadows on her tender face. In front of the sacrificial table, there were some ornaments that belonged to Madam Ming, as well as some bowls and cups, plates of fruit and a big censer.
The sounds of chanting, accompanied by the rhythmical drumming on the wooden fish, was soothing and calmed one down. It felt quiet and distant in this smoke-filled room.
Ning Ziyan knelt with Ning Xueyan for a long time. At this time, she whispered with a smile on her face, "Xueyan, have a rest. You are still so weak. If you keep doing this, you will pass out and I am sure Mother will be heartbroken."
Ning Zu'an's Legal Wife was Madam Ming, so she was the mother of all his children.
Ning Xueyan nodded. Holding Xinmei's hand, she stood up and rested in the side hall. Ning Xueyan took a sip of the tea that a young monk h
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