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His wrist was suddenly grabbed with a loud “pop!” The tight grip pulled him forward—WbCjNcZUvbOdyyvtEsCfyqyTqALTRg

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Ning Rushen was startled and nearly toppled onto the person.AxtGUcpvFlnlYeEViyGorMvJoqVVus

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He braced himself with one hand, his knuckles pressing against the firm thigh of the other, and looked up:WKTwZoqiwIzZCfddoNORoRSmyRDPoQ

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“Your Majesty?” Amid his suddenly rapid heartbeat, the large hand holding him tightened, as if enduring something, and soon released with restraint.IITMswspiTbNFFDEIgXEzpzlVOpdcK

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Just as Ning Rushen was about to turn to see his expression, his face was pinched and turned toward the low table—AOSErkPxsUoAIuqIQuUMIaWkHzksCg

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The large hand pinched, “Then eat well.”dSMrASFKvwuGjLPPvAOAifSGWyMcOH

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“But…” Ning Rushen turned his head, only to be turned back immediately. Li Wuting seemed to be preventing him from looking at himself.vpcmKkJzQlFIeRJUargQIkMzBHWyDs

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The palm against his chin was faintly warm.dcikFmxttAMAOGXwqKXyptQRDHJwpm

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Rubbing against his delicate skin, rough and hot.brPwPeSoSIRBMYqlVYSKoHIZzIAdni

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Ning Rushen endured the tingling, “Your Majesty, are you feeling warm? Did I not treat the wound properly?”EjJhCHotCUIXckMdCDnaTEzAbdIdRm

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The voice beside him was calm, “Rest assured, I’m cooling down.”VHOxDMIBhHRxPWJDpJMZFnrpiRhNST

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“…”PhGYwRIpqWBLzJBnTxiJwjwFFcfqyj

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It didn’t sound very reassuring, but at least it was humorous again.CwKETWPpypEtyZOjBEZQjkQNYCvzUU

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Ning Rushen guessed, “Your Majesty is not angry anymore?”WolNVNDouojzHqwQSvmNomcinYeYqj

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There was a pause, then the large hand released, “I was never angry.”jRYJCKHholQDHojBlIwiwGcKjbdEqN

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Ning Rushen turned his head.eNiLYOcstvyDMwPsYSukjPlSySIaLI

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He saw Li Wuting’s hand retract, loosening the usually tidy collar. Above the overlapping collar, the prominent Adam’s apple was faintly red.JCEUYhoqItJpBkcxBUCkygtRLKWjOO

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The lowered eyelashes concealed the deep gaze.ChbevAgRpeYDRToZWYKcHrEKeOjppY

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He looked inexplicably…GsHBMyIfppdqDffSsjNfRWqMBnnPnQ

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Ning Rushen subconsciously swallowed a piece of candy, “Hmm.”rRoJMgVjbCJbiwQoZScjPQdLprmduw

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…pmBuaFxVPHOpYltnQiqZXxRMoyUFsB

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The royal carriage returned to the palace.uCPANvfCIfROInPpFsnvMpcUQAZqHJ

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Ning Rushen, full and content, slumped in his seat, nearly falling asleep from the jostling. He was so reluctant to move when the carriage stopped.rODvTFlVrznxUPscIMhiuvajjzmBdY

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His eyelashes drooped, his cheeks flushed.hLoXrsQtHisLUAvPBycYPuvPGjaeKz

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A voice from beside him asked, “What, don’t want to leave?”XHNfoEnbUWpEicjxclxhGGUphbFjLj

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Ning Rushen instinctively said, “Hmm.”wBvGymAfuhZGjfGhbNYyCgokfKtiCV

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Realizing his mistake, he quickly corrected himself, “My apologies for my impoliteness.”QXxdLkFdfTdBRjviydjXSuMbCVsySC

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However, Li Wuting did not show any anger; instead, he slightly smiled, as if the rain had cleared:LssfwkaDNgrcbDulreuZfGGkFOJzSh

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“No harm done. It is understandable for Ning Qing’s mouth to be fatigued after the journey.”XAoWnIwMJFqQaOscnrAxzgRfoyQdVx

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“……”lCwTXeAwiMCdVaCavoxoTOLnvCHVaZ

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Nonsense! How could it be the whole way?fVwMiFzYvuBkYnWLmqbtdQgUZqjwbE

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He had clearly slept halfway through.TyxTXtDKZJrWEANmyvOFksGNPNXQXd

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Ning Rushen squinted at him—JzlxGXoZBySLXdFIebJBhnaOsGhhZk

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Li Wuting’s gaze fell on his flushed cheek with a mark, his fingers slightly curled, then waved away:rDtFKHEhonuSXDnCYLcSaRfsgEtopk

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“Alright, go back.”FCbneUFfmeioMBaBhvCfabfFQnLWUd

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Ning Rushen graciously withdrew his gaze, “Yes.”URcqiYlDlXcqcutMZiUplWQVZGJBbY

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As he stood up.TthWlJKurJhUicFDvGxlGdozGsYpmb

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The crimson sleeve robe was pulled away from the cushion, creating a noticeable distance, leaving behind a thin figure.wKUbiOmBHfYvcgbxICClUubTvUCQOi

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Suddenly, someone called out to him from behind, “Ning Qing.”nkTUtPSWPMfmQmdwRNSdpqlNhbqgxU

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Ning Rushen stopped and turned, “Hmm?”htwEHbERAUqYvOIXnyhSCnwzWKlsYG

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Li Wuting looked at him for a few moments, then beckoned, “Come here.”mAyuusuUxvzyjGznMyyjLWxNxicDeT

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Ning Rushen moved closer.wJRNBgJEpOeQtxkMVJupUJDOHGeIny

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He approached casually, one hand bracing the side of Li Wuting.EtlnzWyYOyjTgfylOBLdKEhkCSKATt

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Li Wuting lowered his eyes, leaning in slightly, and whispered, “The matter of the Supervisory City can be handled by subordinates. You can check in occasionally.”mBBpBiKpUGIBFwnjJSfJpKdtdkiaju

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The whisper brushed against him with warmth.WAzzGOHnLWyCTNevfupZjbsyGTLJZQ

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Ning Rushen shifted his neck, nodding earnestly, “I understand. I will not bring a team and will work until I die.”dKCscePshYrMADygAPZxSmMnIoPHUq

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“……”UeVuTolGYdjAJODKarqlSMDpykxkaL

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Li Wuting softly said, “Ning Qing is truly talented.”gqbTWTqrBrqFTUvqulQSnEnHZrPbjj

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Ning Rushen blushed, “It is my duty. Does His Majesty have any other matters?”DdTBIPdvhToSJcdQIljthIebZItSte

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There was silence for a while. Just as Ning Rushen was about to withdraw, he suddenly heard:YZFViRTPRYooqQvEUdTyCmmhsyFgPK

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“Also—”ZBlTKujMBqwukkyxCCHHrBaDCCggox

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“When there are no people around, you can call me like that.”XersAWJWiEVkZAzRJDspwlYyLzTInO

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Call me like that? Ning Rushen was stunned.sdVumUxdvAqRTNOoKhknshCYCboewd

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He looked at Li Wuting’s handsome face so close, and reacted, “Morning…”GYUAfhVybdhuyvUAqLreAGFBuBqZJG

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“Hmm!” A rough thumb pressed against his chin, closing it.grRBZEjJCFQaApyYYGvLezoRYZNGoV

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The breathing seemed to become a bit disordered.oVPKzRtlHEzYOMtAxbWyRVAmagHihj

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Li Wuting’s Adam’s apple moved, his gaze lowered deeply, “When there are no people.”CwRKrvkjDHIkapmRMnBdlOyoQiGXjd

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Ning Rushen, held by his chin, tilted his eyes towards the corner merging with the carriage wall, “Oh, alright.”RsOxVmopBaksGofnNPVcFdmOpOJazW

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Li Wuting released him, “Go back.”KEUvjtJPTEZLNTjMwnNZNeNKJRpgbE

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…goxOBrhQqQHZMABeKxIxwSYsliYWJR

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Once that touch of crimson left the carriage.qpsUnNQpEnSoYmTKeMzPRVDJzcBhcR

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Li Wuting exhaled, raised his hand to adjust his slightly loose collar, and returned to his usual cold and orderly imperial demeanor.vjDpKQjjvzACeHhxBSsIEanEIBRHqh

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He called De Quan and exited the carriage.qqiXoNZXdpDZzmaeIiAeWmfbYrfdaf

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De Quan, smiling, flattered, “His Majesty understands Lord Ning the best~ By the way, Lord Ning likes that blanket and those pastries… Earlier, he treated His Majesty’s wound, and hasn’t been rewarded yet.”RDxIfyaeKyMTSsYkyHVVcWKEpehZzU

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However, Li Wuting did not respond as usual. Instead, he glanced dismissively, “Let’s go.”psHllidNyyRYtRDkeEFvgcUFwvOvQx

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De Quan: ?mEgyvLvpZAFCQXgxSziCTFHEOxubCk

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Not long after Ning Rushen returned to the residence, the rewards arrived.ymBMiySLfygfpAPUGXbwnrInHfHADy

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He looked at the trays lined up, “What’s this for?”PWzmHOlrTCyinVaLDfiVXZRxRPQuDh

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The eunuch delivering the reward respectfully replied, “For meritorious service in protecting the carriage.”inPaJaLnrsVSBXkKtppLNiBuPqSSTJ

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Ning Rushen, “……”HHAuZMusNkcciQHltmVsbVsxeYHsiN

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What did I protect? From the hands of the imperial physician?HitmJUJJfEVwsyiwDUpcptvzjOybHh

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The items delivered included fine ingredients, supplements, and even the pearls and large agates he had once wished for…PRlTLzhtrqdEbgvGrJEiXXncnJacxt

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But he strangely missed that comfortable blanket and sweet pastries.gpAsFjLgugFtFXcapowvAJFqgdEqMM

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Unfortunately, they were only in Li Wuting’s golden nest.jDYtRxcvgkjlxOPmxupwgSXmRVNyRY

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Ning Rushen regretted, thinking: I need to find a way to sneak into that nest next time.orzXcZMRTAKfPhUnyCpmaWlfpwXZwD

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The palace servants delivering the reward quickly left.KXZPoSUBIoSzOwfQHrrrUvKyAKcybO

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Ning Rushen asked Yan Min and Xing Lan to put away the rewards, then turned to Shiyi, who was overseeing the courtyard:nUREjPyphbXERjflTmyCHfYKzSbPMz

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“Anything happened while I was gone these days?”FmbsVigmbJuFSfWnNNehFqcZKOGxhY

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“Have you been tinkering with something?”yZLLtpbpaUIxenzcnHWQSGsaABrVyg

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Shiyi was confused, “Nothing much. Just that the gray fertilizer flew back again.”gLJGuItLqSjoXDnuuFzMReEhGdwyKn

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Ning Rushen was initially stunned by his fluent tongue twister!PEtAUsVRVKqSIdDBqwYSjGQixmAjLv

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Then he asked, “The gray one is back?”qRmXphtPZYyOUHQGbprnBUUjovFvQr

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Shiyi took out the familiar fat pigeon from the pigeon coop, “It should be here to deliver a letter.”WjKceDZYZUxBufXjtkFHZEtUfyVvjA

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“A letter, sent back by Huo Mian?”uTOqSstFYYKYfKuzAcakuSYycxrRAX

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Ning Rushen took it, fidgeting, and pulled out a thin tube. He unfolded the letter and saw:WoNkVrkjNdaXKIMqlhgwdmaUTzhlEz

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“Lord Ning, greetings.”CeOzkVZiqiytbeDzntVwEgDCOMpHoa

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The familiar beginning gave him an ominous feeling.IBtXBNBELyMaxkCJZEGEjjyMoUXhxO

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He continued reading, and sure enough—zThtjunKNwVgTIanECYAoEZZrdGFjG

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“King has been waiting day and night in Jiangnan, eagerly waiting for a month. Unexpectedly, what arrived was the result of Lord Ning sending the pigeon to someone else!ZGRcUAVazytkfJMEEimUkQICBiBYwY

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King is heartbroken (crossed out) and sad!”zLAAGRdfIqjIAkGgIeCIDaaxXHasja

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Ning Rushen, “……”KEaaaXqNteaVdoDLLnahCGHpzhJiFT

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“But thinking of Lord Ning’s care for the border soldiers of Da Cheng, King reconciles again.YKTvFhazerajnNOktGmlwqBcvymTZZ

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Sending the pigeon far to the border is too dangerous. King specially sends a falcon for Lord Ning.vfgmIYmArTllJUJoIsCOZRrhWyudRH

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Hoping that the gray fertilizer can show its original effect. – Ai Tang”EIJPXkSVYhytWybGXLYxoetsKkZocd

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“………”RMOREOuOCFxirwjVowCouzXEcOwKJn

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Ning Rushen stared at the disobedient gray fertilizer for a long time after reading the letter:CDzhucwEWuIfHQKooyPGZKPfmmscRQ

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“Alright, so it turns out it flew back to complain.”tGcupdJRRMvjKpzsrUjKmQvbGSYAkF

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Shiyi, still watching intently, asked, “Should we stew it?”RiakbtudaNNHYrOrDszuWfSybpirXB

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Recalling the kind-hearted Xuan Wang, Ning Rushen, with the last bit of his conscience, said, “Forget it. Please get me some ink and paper.”rgzjOXQPpbwPgYEQHNRbqsoBnlUiIY

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Once the ink and paper were brought, he wrote a letter:jkFnWlpeVIvJNGckunIVRoDWZWONlI

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“To Xuan Wang:gYMloyMGetLEyGTCqrUJdztCekLTAT

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… Your Majesty accidentally injured your hand. I have bandaged it, so do not worry.eQkLtKZRmrEflDYcosfirrvhgkmAuS

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The Empress Dowager is well, always in good spirits.pomolifSMuqLfogIsGaMmxFptsGLqk

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I have offered prayers for Your Majesty and also made sacrifices to the late Empress Dowager.kMOpTInGPbUjbmCKYRqApoVsSbsMgz

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Best wishes for Your Highness’s well-being. Ning (crossed out) Chen.”HuHlHnFqKjVseCaCZbEqVPjuvEIxZG

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After writing, Ning Rushen released the pigeon with a swish—yftagOrlsuRyEvCPlCkddCosUQrAvm

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He glanced at it: “Is this good enough?”AConVpcbQSZgSMohzsEfJVwAVrDyTO

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The royal carriage returned to the palace, and the next day resumed the morning court session.ZbPgNkffPKABJCuQoDBOYtFfYQcZzM

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Ning Rushen planned to visit the Ministry of Rites after court but suddenly remembered Li Wuting’s instruction to “leave it to the subordinates,” so he changed direction and went to the Imperial Study.GDchQhIOGKCIPdXNAaYoNqarCWMZXD

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Outside the Imperial Study, he saw a group of palace attendants busily moving books.njeTQBUoSedeJSWWHNikZlbVHTwhIl

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Xiao Rongzi greeted him with a smile, “Lord Ning, the weather is nice today. The Imperial Study is airing books and scriptures. His Majesty has moved to the Qianqing Pool.”pmsWTVrtWZKHCBhcUAWLAmCXdVkmQm

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Ning Rushen nodded, “It’s good to air them out.”fmaUDFnJfCDviejmaWHGsjsnPArEUT

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Airing them for a hundred and eighty days would make them delicious and fresh.jxwhuUvMKjsZunzTZvPLDLhwfswiwa

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He thanked Xiao Rongzi and headed towards the Qianqing Pool.xMiptWPuzhenDKVsGeOgYYyKmZXsIC

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Upon arriving outside the Qianqing Pool.JuoJRHizfKizmMkjOoxWtwxpuWeSVx

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From a distance, he saw Li Wuting sitting by a stone table beside the pool, dressed in a dark green regular robe, looking elegant against the backdrop of the clear pool.fQupDtjrnYlZEoioFGdDlGKAyBEKod

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Ning Rushen’s eyes were momentarily dazzled as he walked over.zTneYCWnQmqlKPpNXtXRkYIlrySzRg

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“Greetings, Your Majesty.”UbeGAxxlstcIPwvoixwqXJsSaYNImU

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Li Wuting looked up, “I thought Ning Qing would go to the Ministry of Rites today.”MifjAOjyOCibQawGSafwSoMbRziciE

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Ning Rushen succinctly replied, “Work until death.”PLDhEBDnCkuLqQKANJMnPYGVfAXQKc

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“…” Li Wuting motioned him closer, “Come here.”jgtfnCadJDtTuyQDbCUKDSbKMekRwk

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Ning Rushen approached, “Yes?”ViCqLEhLyRyKuHkTFtfNdgfMnfOKoc

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As he got closer, he saw several pages of paper in front of Li Wuting, covered with dense, upright calligraphy. The strokes were powerful and neat, pleasing to the eye.LskqrWyrrwarizffdxzSgklqZoCRIb

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Ning Rushen complimented, “Your Majesty has excellent calligraphy!”iTeBSMEceunCnsHLEAFKPgzxFZwkOw

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Li Wuting remained silent for two seconds, then lightly said, “Look at the content.”JvzkSRBrFxFvJdVheNoPpvHIoQVLII

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Ning Rushen understood and looked at the paper, slightly embarrassed:VAipVvfdmeEcRHBvPsNMWDhzGcpdJn

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“Let me see.”DpuSMGeSJDEPqTVmiYaOYUbzxpUeNP

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As he bent over, several strands of black hair fell in front of him. The straight official robe revealed the curve of his back, which tapered into the waistline.rwCeCGSkudQTcPuUXqunISRtmhEevp

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After reading two lines, he heard Li Wuting say, “Bring a soft stool.”PvOKFCkKpUAzSIfgFslTqQFhOUgzFv

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A palace attendant quickly brought over a soft stool.VRHadGoojqoWlxEwAiCDPPCaehtUtp

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Ning Rushen, who was already sore from bending over, took the opportunity to sit down.QYLqwWOqTZWDXValzDAFussGnBtpVm

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The surrounding attendants habitually lowered their heads.wByOlIBmcJappBzvkGvclhIFZyEZSB

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If an outsider passed by the Qianqing Pool from a distance, they would be astonished by such an unorthodox scene—TWkBJJKSxdTTRhxcunLqdJbxKOhTRA

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How could a minister dare to bring a soft stool and sit so close to the emperor?bazkTLigGYhprrUgkPFkMcEiLiOVbE

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But the people involved seemed to find nothing wrong.QdCOhkSasQmkYPRFdGiocRynFXuBIF

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Li Wuting looked down at the person leaning towards him, then put down the arm that had been across their space.EJyJErZSpXEChbJrbzgUROapBzIPpw

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The space was freed up.AarVdnPrlZgDFBtYTFExVPgggCzOUR

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Ning Rushen immediately adjusted his position, moving the stool closer, almost pressing half his body into Li Wuting’s front. He tilted his head, closely examining the content of the paper:xISdTItFIMBdPsQyOMsnwvCgkDILjF

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Since the fall of the Cui family, the ministerial positions have been vacant… promotion in the Hanlin Academy, division of powers…cXBpftlOPNBXePpOnqBRTNMCjkZyKs

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Ning Rushen’s heart raced faster as he read.YXaIkOJmvhuBpYvCjvRKKMBCDTwmJm

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This familiar system, “… The Cabinet?”XneIRrnhZVEwWEdZlhWetXaQzBDCev

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A voice came from above, “What?”DgdFEmkntEVlHyIBvJmLfhmLUUGAXD

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Ning Rushen looked up, meeting Li Wuting’s gaze. He hesitated, then roughly described the “Cabinet system” based on the framework on the paper.XskhspzBfhndbNRAhfOPqhoNrJpaEN

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Once he started speaking, all the palace attendants were dismissed.KBSbFZAHncmIzSfYcYuwcsXjMUUwtd

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Li Wuting’s expression became serious as he carefully observed Ning Rushen, taking every word into consideration.fsBlRqsJXTEWIOpLVXSsTQxxcUwSHv

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After a long time, Ning Rushen finally finished.LlnecurqYjeLvQlOvPaasyFesHjoPL

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The area was quiet for a moment, then Li Wuting asked, “Ning Qing, as a high-ranking official, do you agree with my idea of separating powers?”RNvzGhxNthkdsPNPBDFnJogWiQyvXV

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Ning Rushen was puzzled, “Yes?”jqUnEhcDCXAhAohxarlaaXshJFJCaX

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Li Wuting suddenly smiled, “Well, Ning Qing doesn’t care about these matters. What you care about…”sNmOIzZTiuOwPeZmrSwnqEKDZQavbp

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Is whether you can leave here.pKcwiQZcFPRWIocjiKNuxQgXRkVjSP

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The stone table fell silent for a while.hSxURATVeWmIGBNrdabhrrOGogIkLE

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Ning Rushen waited for a long time: What is it that I care about?FZnHHlAGUQfTVRBuPhcTFCLIvpXEPa

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Unable to figure it out, he decided to ask directly.YlcjGnmXpFIXUNXfblHkuvQhUEKwsL

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He couldn’t help but continue, “… Actually, I just want to know where yesterday’s pastries were from?”TsVxpwGIimJqbxFEgHmzxQlsBZnvJZ

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“…” Li Wuting, “?”kGAQkHztUlPSjRpiGqsmSZgQgouYkP

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He stared at Ning Rushen for a moment in silence.omZeMNhKhlZnFUEtbDcSnShhTjfBMa

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Ning Rushen gulped, “Never mind, it’s fine.”pgAZeLunIjYPONvHvOSETAaxvjCCSG

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Li Wuting took a deep breath, annoyed, and pinched the bridge of his nose, “De Quan, take him to the Imperial Kitchen to choose—”SpSpTmuZDvghjfhNUXOmyOJjoSxlnq

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De Quan immediately rushed over, “Yes!”wYhCdRRFNkHNVgoodmYbEBVLXZuHBL

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Ning Rushen’s eyes lit up, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”kNlNPVvolmFXeIfMIVGNekyzrULsjT

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As he stood up eagerly—dwaJCxdSaDSXFVrONNiwcNuZmreJde

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His falling black hair got tangled in Li Wuting’s golden belt. As he stood up, his scalp was painfully pulled, “… Ouch!”OvwlEVsfeRIcYmuiqtBMjXASCRsjzg

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He was pulled back by his scalp and fell onto Li Wuting’s warm, powerful thigh.HBgBXutgykkOeYTZBXyGIPSqdJuxiS

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The muscles beneath him seemed to tense abruptly.LGFWKaiHkvvFrlbKxmRmdsmTGbbyjS

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Li Wuting suddenly caught him, instinctively wrapping his arms around his waist.CvgymTsiHHCDNzbYnWjhYAzSOIwUjq

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His sensitive waist was tightly held.FwUJkPObIZprrUmEsFUBAfEDrwoEFH

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Ning Rushen grabbed Li Wuting’s clothing and gave a slight shake.bMgjiDZHRylGUXLGMIhQvFXtLGnjNF

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