This official is so weak

The myriad rays of light vanished on the ground and the radiant night sky.HXWTrHCBRlCgsswbuOzLeciOcjIMKY

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Ning Rushen’s gaze moved away from below and he realized that Li Wuting’s hand was still tightly resting on his shoulder.JLTTrjMCbmMoABNgKQAZoxotqzAuwo

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Li Wuting looked at him for two seconds, “Not calm.”EesjBuctYVIHVliNjaEYBtNTRqYdna

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Ning Rushen pondered slightly: Seeing his realm in such a flourishing and harmonious scene, it was difficult to remain calm.nakZjYTpzRdqQnWNlqovpOLdSmdAnz

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Just as he was thinking, the hand on his shoulder slipped away.febeYAHLKwSyHbpADGeIjyJqlcnzAG

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That hand fastened the strap for him, slender fingers threading through the knot, lightly brushing his neck with the fingertips.RmljdzBjjLPBzFDBjAzBIvAtkCCJHr

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Ning Rushen opened his mouth, “…Not cold anymore.”gMshfhuNJgOPfEXLCBZyhBQLFWNtEO

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Not only was it not cold, but he also felt inexplicably warm.jZSsNPTvnwlXUXHQLwMpfIpxPEAijq

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Li Wuting’s slightly lowered eyelashes cast delicate shadows, his straight nose sculpting his features into a deep and handsome appearance.oPUwniEGfNxGKQdRJODTpYOeflNEJb

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Ning Rushen’s breathing eased a bit, “Your Majesty, you truly treat me well.”JFnsZufqnPBIKjvmHJDSZcMTQWxnPT

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The person in front of him paused, lifting his eyelashes, “It’s good that Ning Qing knows.”vbwlFhQLgKYmzzjNjNwVOfbXfBmMow

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The strap in front of his clothing was already fastened, Li Wuting withdrew his hand and said casually, “Then come again in the future.”cOUqQVqNbtasVVfDOXltxGClnwBLFc

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Ning Rushen was pleasantly surprised, “Will there be a future?”NpmJVCUNOWOtFcDYFUApqsjLOlWIIs

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This royal viewing spot… is it available for annual renewal?smTeLUDsAGAMbNDeUYpDvUawhgJPFM

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Li Wuting whispered, “It depends on Ning Qing.”rVBJgEzNyuhUAdJvDADDlUusiUFBXP

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Ning Rushen thought for a moment and understood, “I will definitely continue to manage the governance of the city well.”bpIXyoVCZUpkBzgoLUjegwKlrKPDUr

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After saying this, a silence fell.nmMIoYzUDaQrQaZKNDRcETWmgUwmyY

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Then his head was patted by a hand.IoCAibfpjUzxHVghtgRaKBgBzCoymu

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Ning Rushen looked up, “What’s wrong, Your Majesty?”UVFbCEHatoPLFssiGWljHSbirphyDH

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Li Wuting carefully observed, “Just checking Ning Qing’s intermittently visible brain.”oeVpDpFgcZOvkcFWnRzBwyYvnJQAcM

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Ning Rushen: ? What does this mean???rBVLwlkhhMWxXcsSehEVOmslmQOAKW

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The wind grew stronger on the city tower, so the two descended.UFtJIkusHSwUiIurfZzPtAtlKJqwZL

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Below the city tower, De Quan and a group of guards were waiting.PyyNEPCXESlunfQGWeDoKwTcZAaACF

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Ning Rushen followed Li Wuting down. De Quan immediately noticed the cape draped over him: the knot was tied in Li Wuting’s usual manner, neat and with the knot facing outward.UfKFttvpviPYQDsSxsUpKnawzeZmfW

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De Quan’s mouth curved up wildly: Oh dear~kaKjVsMOqzIQWAYYDyiuYSnbHIkeqL

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Back in the presence of others, Ning Rushen glanced at the celestial sword exposed at Li Wuting’s waist:ZCZZGfrzAszmZHKjMhHjVWqKticvVI

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“I should return the cape to Your Majesty.”hehCyTcnxPNUqMJhHprqnsQHayzLOD

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“No need.” Li Wuting turned to ask a guard for another cape and casually tied it on, saying calmly, “Let’s go, back to the residence.”UxFxFLxMiOYeNcsPgIuhoxpOOuIddA

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Ning Rushen nestled further into the comfortable cape: Well then.PlEwGxKXxjKcNzMWQWpVUGuPQCuFhE

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This wasn’t the first time Li Wuting had escorted him back to the residence.krxbiuqeZyRPEFMIGCssevJbzqlkZv

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Last time, when he was dropped off outside the gate, he had run into Prince Xuan and Geng Quan who were climbing walls. This time, the journey was peaceful. After Li Wuting entered the residence, he escorted Ning Rushen to the main courtyard.LttcARFIISLmAiOHpRIPxGccinypmp

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As he stepped into the courtyard, he instinctively glanced towards the courtyard wall and saw a flash of silver in the night—xXNLRaeMRHuovFPdBWOXvCdGqoApPm

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A row of sharp, long spears with cold gleams.FebNUpFJYmLAxCSykPWMmwSyanXNBj

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Li Wuting paused for a few seconds.bGmyzwqXHNVxxhpfCGwSMVVWHjdApe

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Ning Rushen nervously moistened his lips.NisRNBFqrKhuoiuvQLYennuGDmJEAr

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He looked at the newly added security wall since Prince Xuan’s return to the capital and was about to offer a light explanation when he heard:svTtpHmMKqOhHkcxExuJDlCHIoKXJr

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“Good, it should have been added earlier.”ZXhwqlaDiBfjlaiGuRtxghxuUAKRvx

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Ning Rushen: ?tDMrcAXvprtaYkxsrKtNTFPDUGEoNi

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Li Wuting added a few improvement suggestions, waited for them to be noted down, and then turned to leave, “Remember to have someone handle it tomorrow.”dVsWuGRCQNwbAJEISKKqaKxoWpYGDF

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The tall, jade-like figure disappeared at the courtyard gate.zdQYFEhONRCKVeqCFEffkGYgbeKqKK

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Ning Rushen sighed: The royal brothers inevitably cannot avoid harming each other.meXLNnbsPQgbMaYhwSyvPIYuGeYTxm

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The next day, Ning Rushen stayed indoors.vwGMfDPcpKbFMJNekEXJOZvvIzuWdN

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He had Shiyi make some improvements to the security wall according to Li Wuting’s suggestions and then moved a lounge chair into the courtyard to relax.XEbhsBVXGCrQWkFSALuNkETXoloMKd

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The festival had not yet ended, and the servants had been sent out to celebrate.RaxcmMyozbXEGxSJnsNeXpZObFpBnV

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The residence was rarely so peaceful and quiet.jXkKzwimWYXGhsyonOZVkdKbvfaLlH

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Ning Rushen was resting his eyes on the lounge chair when suddenly a muffled sound came from the courtyard wall! Followed by the sound of falling debris and:BiOiFJgfRCVnfqggDoIVMDdTMLvcDB

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“Ah——!!!”EKmzcIKuVYsYKlxopvPeCebjMCnxEf

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He was startled and got up: Could it be that Prince Xuan was actually hurt?zEIMCEljMzlckykfdIJrEFvqEPElyC

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Shiyi should have caught him.XfyDeWMbrQSCuRQkyjGMLBFpfumzst

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His gaze fell upon a stranger lying by the courtyard wall.iFnqXFNDTKLVuYPMaNhmMcjsucjFuW

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Next to him stood the elusive Shiyi.wNkVzVgGLtdUwppFnBEgTOYrEDBdBR

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Ning Rushen’s mouth fell open, “…What happened?”rhpMvlaEdVLlTmQkbeqoIcyKSReUgX

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Shiyi expressionlessly lifted the man and tossed him in front of Ning Rushen with a thud, “Not from the Great Cheng, suspicious.”NIvNlbVcxbworslMxzJJkDXYfOYvEY

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The man continued to moan and wail.FKtxXVbYEEiUOwoNyHoyzueJWKUkUj

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He was also impaled by two long spears, blood spurting out.qaSjIPxcoAswWeZphpxBKsPDCUXLBY

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“…” Not from the Great Cheng?XiaMkPSExlKBGeWLGykwMdrAvhcdHx

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Ning Rushen approached and closely examined the subdued man: although he was dressed in the clothes of a commoner from Great Cheng, his appearance and build resembled those from the northern regions…YsdtrkCgfZHkiKPJOSheqLWrBQhDOB

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“Northern Di?”CrCXoZmbxGrZDdMaLpLiyxEhoaDIwF

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The man stopped moaning, shaking his head in denial.RxPmboMTRGnESOybKlfAqKoJmYkpqK

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Thinking of the scheming He Ku Wang, Ning Rushen’s eyes narrowed, “Pry open his mouth.”BOcsVGSOjeAmmMnCHCwYEpLUPGtjTI

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Shiyi casually grabbed a flower-picking shovel and pried the man’s mouth open.cMXcJuCiIKqyIKJPOqNgcDXzHAoXcd

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The man screamed, “Ah!!!”lyJvGQblYmqctdJZDtGkGYlczJSoqh

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…No, not in the literal sense.YTEYCPozhUyeARhKNehNfofYmlIwRw

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Ning Rushen explained, “I mean—”HgDHMfIwAxITCGsoYuebvxFeIMKRCL

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Shiyi pried harder, “Speak.”KEmcNmhxzeZUXOOdoeLrcDnTSTrpOK

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Ning Rushen fell silent: Alright, so this is how the Jinyiwei interrogates people.FLTgAmqIUTHbxfVWPdEjdZCvTlVSdE

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Fifteen minutes later.xnjYUDipEEmHpsiIWbxkdfTEShwxED

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Shiyi, holding a spear, reported the dying Northern Di spy’s information to Ning Rushen:pTYjhZLUVuYQzSGAzGTzWRwOSelTPf

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“On the day of the Cheng Tian banquet, the dancing girl sent by He Ku Wang was returned. The dancing girl said that there seemed to be others in the warm pavilion that day. He Ku Wang privately investigated and said the last person to leave the palace was the gentleman—”HhhBXcRWybxWRIneeVwLMYzBHQlexL

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Shiyi paused and asked, “So, you?”MUYEvTRcOfXvjkRdOOuxzKfqiRUUgz

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Ning Rushen had been trying to downplay the awkwardness of that day, but now, being reminded, the scenes between him and Li Wuting immediately resurfaced.DgAypyxSAynhiawUPeTxMtdSiaxFbw

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“…”GCzTXxBJIeVsIiiNdYyRoOOeDCOMbw

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He swallowed lightly and forced himself to compose himself:xDPOUlJERpQKysGCockwUPBnmCxorp

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“Unclear, I was just there to report.”rtkHSJHSSWqgxxRmSAakToNKdKulEr

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“Oh.” Shiyi didn’t pursue the matter further and casually jabbed the struggling Northern Di spy, “He Ku Wang sent someone here to investigate that day’s events but didn’t expect to make such a ruckus that I discovered it.”qxWLISbaVQtTnCNVOZvwZwIvbdSHia

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As he spoke, the Northern Di spy’s eyes widened with rage: “Wuwuwu!!!”ixvwDxAJyHMMBepRJPFgHPMuCRMMYP

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How was he making a ruckus?nIIdjCWXrOyPkeWHhLsNZuTQsmUwzk

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He was one of the top spies by He Ku Wang’s side!ZWLfTKFuSkFIxthranQVlrRTBTJKKm

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Who could have known that such an ordinary official would have guards in the residence with skills like ghosts? The courtyard wall was covered in long spears…wXElOvLPvismbEqZBKvvGDmffkNltV

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Simply terrifying!kZmnWysuadHUBfGQntxZVBxzSeujPe

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Ning Rushen pondered for a moment.UymUzlIFGNXqHcPRxVRRBVyozwxBJp

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Then he stroked his chin and examined the spy, “Since he’s a spy, he should know a lot of other information, right?”PTXhnSyQUyUtrHNTJEEWLrwjxnYILs

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The Northern Di spy stiffened suddenly.hoQHWzixwJyfUdiZJGkStsNQVedoPh

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Shiyi understood, “We have even more powerful people in our camp.”PHQlHkeGVivFaycODbamGuCQGukdNQ

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“…” Ning Rushen, “Then, for now… take him back to your camp.” He gave the spy a chance to return to his superiors, “Remember to report to your leader.”qBDKEAdVLBxtEnNsUNLoNwlFSYujtF

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As for the subsequent information, that was beyond his concern.IuYwxKgsjagxiLrEJBzGMgnopcjnlI

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Shiyi nodded and took the man away.gdXFEtcefAjVaZNFXJdvlqzOykfAHU

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A Northern Di spy was unexpectedly impaled by the security wall.SPjZOjuydmHNvtWdiBfqoMkckVCpFj

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Ning Rushen now felt an overwhelming sense of security in the courtyard.LEBNnjVUiSUgdMelwSLyWbeYNySUck

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Shiyi hadn’t returned since leaving yesterday. With the Cheng Tian Festival ongoing and no court sessions, he wondered how the Northern Di matter was being handled.nyBQJMNHdBmOLKsPXiXJDIkozJkNlz

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He lay on the chair, gazing absentmindedly at the sky overhead.AlKUMVluGdEsYwtAzLlLfEOBBVyNHa

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A sound came from the direction of the courtyard wall, and Shiyi returned.nAbMpnzKVQMAWRIzsCqjpTtKHDHiVs

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Ning Rushen sat up, “How did it go?”dYzCEPlnAFlezglrLtuUcqLJIsAhgq

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Shiyi, who had not seen the emperor for a while, looked radiant, “Handled. The… bandit leader praised me for handling this well and making progress.”fgcMebiizCVywPFmYytJuEKdOpHptn

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Ning Rushen inquired, “Did he say anything else?”QkxgRUQAKHqzuzQgacsPtoyiWZTVmg

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Having made rounds from the court to the Jinyiwei headquarters, Shiyi had indeed heard some news:YIYVqJCnyexPykOqLDTZRIjeqyFMwI

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“A few days ago, He Ku Wang was punished and is now unable to speak.”cbpAkUKtPaGGiIWlgJOtbUaACatTYA

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“Unable to speak?”uokduoeRRLhJvLpSNlcLbLMghdbNsR

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“Mute.”ATVUKVhoZBFMTmlLSCZWcZPpGmIVUw

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…So, it’s a literal inability to speak!kDlnDaRRDZcJBIkaWEbmhjTjCkTQJV

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Ning Rushen sighed, “Does it matter that he’s mute? He Ku Wang should be a prince of Northern Di, right?”NCgLQlcWzNaMMjnZpFlsWbBgjeLzMr

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Shiyi replied, “He was mute for three days, then recovered. He can’t produce evidence and could claim he was faking it—besides, with the matter of the dancing girl, if it were pursued, he would be at a disadvantage and unable to explain.”uKcHuHmSGIRXjhTxYmLjwPdAjTFwvL

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Mute for three days and then recovered, with no place to voice grievances.JbYmvJVLYExknBALQMTQyttihyQmip

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Ning Rushen thought: He must be seething with anger.icSkhHxKuAfZVmwWEcOSwbvCpUhjnM

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While contemplating, Shiyi added thoughtfully, “But this time, the bandit leader’s methods are quite different from usual.”DMhxubwWPDMLtRRxuAAcaMQlrqgGad

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Ning Rushen’s heart skipped a beat, “How is it different?”TorAUfPAeZiKWVZXJrylcjWnYbalGy

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Shiyi, “It seems like he’s deliberately making a fuss to vent his anger.”JvOZjLwewBcJLPHkVIrlnZghMTqevj

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Ning Rushen thought about the hardships he had endured: It shouldn’t be aimed at him, right? But…YitseRZckBXTbOovArokgewaQQyuHR

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He said comfortably, “Quite harsh, but satisfying.”oXqYJSlbRmnQmUtSFSPXZaPdQSKEyq

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Shiyi: ?HIFUACnEuZcTFUTjPzVxYDWwvUZNGg

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Ning Rushen quickly added, “I meant resolving this issue.”TLmyxUWgopszYwEFbpYPHQFwCyLMFS

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Shiyi, “I haven’t said anything yet.”zEhtCHRsgiSjgbmCxHRkOxIerIqSKr

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Ning Rushen silently looked at him for a moment, then waved dismissively, “You can go.”JzCXPYZAsMdHgIpHuhrDIdCpIKbGdm

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After Shiyi left the courtyard, Ning Rushen looked towards the direction of the palace.kHWHTHuPYwQdMjYVinEpOMfjQrbbQG

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—There are still two days before he has to return to court.YrqTFMklvhQJsvxUtCfVkitDcuuICA

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Counting the time, he was eager: He might as well find a time to visit the palace in these two days.kgLekvPNrIHwXFJDjBGbIeyLLUotVW

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In the palace, De Quan was preparing new tea for the emperor.uATbjIIErsSTqoprHxTtiJJIAfBHbP

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Li Wuting sat behind the imperial desk, dressed in a silver-edged, intricately embroidered black robe, looking both noble and composed. The completed memorials were piled to one side as he drummed his fingers on the desk.nzPsGmHEDhFIbKPFEImbvtaRYIVwOZ

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Noticing the emperor in a daze, De Quan’s eyes shifted, “Your Majesty, are you thinking about Lord Ning?”PwwdsxMOkXyUIjnRjuNTlSJmQppXGY

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He prepared to make a quick exit.JsOfrSCKwqhqudAdkdDZjCbvROonWd

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However, after a moment of silence, the emperor’s voice came out hoarsely, “You said…”LhKGsbXBBqtGJxhPZYnWqdLERMDIRZ

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De Quan perked up, “Yes?”yeKLgosmgUwBXExijYIoyzvomSncge

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Li Wuting’s expression remained indifferent, but his thin lips pressed together. After hesitating for a while, he finally spoke, “Is there anything else that can be done, besides what I’ve already done…”VuOIXuGOjFrSbotsmHWYtHZxVqDdAJ

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De Quan thought back to “what had been done”: eating, hugging, gifting… Oh, this is just the natural progression!hztKSRCmpRAMMTXTCKujRZWRpWmdqU

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He clapped his hands, “Just need to send him to the palace—”kjSkZTipvPIETTRCRdYVxvBKQhwJdQ

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Li Wuting’s voice turned cold, “De Quan.”lfquDZMaEGnNZHcvAogfaSCZRuSgVP

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De Quan immediately shrank his head and fell silent.SuJwBymUqQMKGoTLxkywFcknHQImlG

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Li Wuting, seeing his appearance, felt a headache coming on and rubbed his forehead, “Never mind, what was I asking you to do?”ptvBQYigYxVmhhnlNptMiYGsEwgTPG

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As they spoke, an attendant suddenly came to report that Prince Xuan and Commander Yin had arrived and were waiting at the door.khtLCMGvDymDrIjcVqYHSTDkRVLLAe

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Li Wuting composed himself, “Let them in.”CiQJSqiforSDKoAMBPKKocvmWGVmqC

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Soon, Li Yingtang and Yin Zhao entered the study together.hmCCgoEITjvAyqZyqLErOHKxpXdzNO

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Li Yingtang swayed his folding fan as he walked in. Yin Zhao, dressed in a gold and red flying fish robe and holding a decorative spring blade, followed:BpKXeeIHNnXTOsjkEltDxqDSxmSBaM

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“Greetings, Your Majesty!”ETaoXMatRwmXkpHKcdKdDqJeuCWPGO

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Li Wuting first looked at Yin Zhao, “About He Ku Wang? Speak directly.”MbjbLCXqzHXdawxMzBzyydUilQFIce

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Yin Zhao nodded and reported:fiwjRQZollmYkyOMDycatPDyIGGGLZ

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From how He Ku Wang had angrily smashed cups and smashed tables to his eyes being red from suppressed rage… he described the scene vividly, as if the man were having a breakdown right there.PCJMuBPbpdCcwDzwbPSlKkROHNuftw

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Li Wuting listened to the report quietly and smirked:vRRFlVQgFQydWoHeZnOaNJlbSOEBvW

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“…It was still mild.”cPeaMicgsVIBrHGgYQOKHxKMqkCder

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Li Yingtang, never one to miss a chance for drama, remarked, “Oh, so it seems He Ku Wang really angered Your Majesty.”oeyPdHRwdqVAbFJJvbDXgfHgWtwLdb

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Li Wuting looked at him, “And what are you here for?”nzYdOFoXCOykcmfZBLfYvSeSPHObNz

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Li Yingtang, “I’m here to inquire about this matter as well. Now I know, it’s nothing.”oSakvEdyIamzdSofkKXuixuVFxwDDw

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Li Wuting was about to respond when he stopped.YgeqBAUrdosQzSVxZSgGcUEaxEOjZJ

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His thoughts returned to his earlier concerns, and he remembered the pile of romantic novels Li Yingtang had.hsAaMfZLZFTukOumBINJSdibFKcpjT

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After a moment of silence, he asked, “Are there any normal ones among those novels?”EWlgeNlyeNfAieBWdQpzNytPOzsxYb

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Before he could finish, Li Yingtang’s spirit instantly lifted! He pressed down his wildly curling mouth and came forward:LpOwxciYofhmTMAWLEmxxfheJYAyzj

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“What? What’s wrong with my novels?”cokEDaQFRYhwTxqJcNwbuBAAIdWrmz

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He spoke with an air of deep meaning and couldn’t contain his satisfaction, “Oh, Your Majesty, you’re being contradictory!”ELpaqDDmvRurhElduyRMVGuwTJXVKt

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Li Wuting, “…”PBTLJLGDnsULBihhgqxSAMmZPIpmaL

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He swallowed the question and stared at Li Yingtang for a few breaths. Forget it, just take them all.PRRFgJIQDDaNJQCWFTWVazSkzvGuzD

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He turned and gave a bland order, “Copy Prince Xuan’s residence.”FOOFWLErJSEPTTJUliDPWDIClkbhIo

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Yin Zhao, adeptly gripping his blade, responded, “Yes!”UoxHmCbOZnkKAJFGWBWJyUEsoUKYKv

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