This official is so weak

Ning Rushen spent the whole day thinking about the matter of King He Ku and woke up the next day to hear that the Xuan Wang Mansion had been raided.pCdcIcQTbITECridlPPUqkLbFBVyLh

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So, what did the Xuan Wang do wrong?MqDsEhrfgBbtjmdgTNULcLWSJVTxRm

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He thought about it and couldn’t hold back any longer, heading to the palace.XREbatWgjUlnIvgXGnjTmHDpBlLxrC

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Xiao Rongzi laughed and said, “No, Your Majesty is alone in there.”LaIJCeJRlCbtpVjwfzHqNQjroeTnYW

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Li Wuting generally doesn’t require announcements during meetings, so he could go straight in.AQCIqaSWmvsebEEDQKqgHsNyxguaNw

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Walking through the corridor and turning in, he saw Li Wuting looking down at a stack of papers with a serious expression.VuctFBRaujJtWMkghWWiXvDwGcVHlv

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As he spoke, Li Wuting’s fingertips twitched, and he looked up. When their eyes met, Li Wuting naturally pressed the pages down with a rustling sound.RQwVMLjRLPBqURjPnKThyuNFYShxYN

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Ning Rushen had just begun speaking when he caught a glimpse of the fluttering paper. His heart skipped a beat: Wait, that familiar paper and handwriting…OdeSoZuqbQylZNKRDbCfTWeeGxtyVo

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His heartbeat quickened. After hesitating for a moment, he tentatively asked:ykgRGhVaSgnYboVqyQxENzqBLDNfLt

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“Your Majesty, is that… the Xuan Wang’s…”DyFpuSRnLRFgjMuFNBfoVqoPqxsXSb

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The white paper with black characters was left on the table, and putting it away now would only make it more conspicuous.VPsctuyeAnsQXwTmsChZzTDVbTbfyJ

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Li Wuting didn’t expect Ning Rushen to come at this time. He tightened his fingers on the paper and, after observing Ning Rushen for a while, suddenly became calm again:QRibDlfUiYjQDxkUXlusUEWdTcgAeC

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“Hmm, haven’t you already seen it?”pFtMvITybCHzYrFPAfiAROxzbhkVxp

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Ning Rushen was taken aback by the question.LbSBFKtjElKmPjVtDrOtfekTplxgfK

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Then he realized: The Xuan Wang really did say something!siHtauGQzPDqRYMVyNfKuUOQVvLWlp

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“I missed something,” he mumbled. “How did Your Majesty…?”sgZaoyHizVaRwCWzTnaLkEUOwtpykV

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“We raided the Xuan Wang Mansion.”rogBxDmcdJxqWydbCKZibZlozoAKFn

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“……”ZKwqziFsLzdcIoyzBtlhmLsvwqZgBU

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So that’s why the mansion was raided, it was to clear out illegal activities.mKpPaooyJfgelouatEIXFclFuhGXTe

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Ning Rushen quickly nodded, “That’s good, this filth should be cleaned up for the people!”OSpcGRdysGCTzhauZcWnqRktjIZIUk

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Li Wuting looked at him and suddenly recalled Xuan Wang’s reaction after reading the storybook. His heart stirred, and after a moment, he pressed his lips together:tkJKVdnzkhYdGezHtIAoWwQglSCFoL

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“There are also normal things.”AibfiUXGdWhIklgFShMyDYLGyYfUiE

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He said, unfolding the paper and pointing at it.qyTdvlXRdyMIjfeZYntfHZDuETFVsq

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Ning Rushen: ???ZbMQrTNlZmJZwQcaPHsUdIYanabOTS

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He seemed to be hearing things. He looked at Li Wuting: What’s normal?SRQDmWSsrFnoDqYfvAmaEmZOolrHQt

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Li Wuting was serious? This was their fanfic!!KcNenINKqUIrRlAwCqSJUJenyELLob

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He looked at Li Wuting’s remarkably natural gaze, paused for a moment, and then gently moved over to take a look:qcFuiNTNeAvijvjuKzUmxYtssSQuzb

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‘The two sat at the bow of the boat. Ting Jun held Ning Lang from behind: Do you like it?agBSdTBbbXPdkKVtUhbAJceHVYDBJR

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Ning Lang said: As long as I’m with Ting Jun, I like it.eihzvcPRErFjvUcNahaYcKMjYdouNi

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Ting Jun rubbed his nose: Sweet talker.EWIIBVNMYYogOYygroAFDUYVZNAPNW

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Ning Lang, immersed in the pampering, shyly smiled.rUupsZAWZRqhKbjdKnXfKuEeXPfmSh

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The spring water by the boat flowed into their hearts…’KxUVVSbmXruwOrRiddMixjFHUDLvbc

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“……”ZATCqEZucmlrUTBKYlNdPRGzTdoTxb

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Ning Rushen was stunned: What’s normal about this!iTRZgvCizvyvNQBrqTcVWEZWEiYFoN

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Moreover, the other protagonist was right there. They were now in an empty study, looking at their own fanfic together…fyGMZAGxlFNvXKRjYgSiMATmdMrnAA

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Heat flooded his cheeks.WsXJIWOPAKZVEekMtYwFdGGlNHdvNO

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Ning Rushen prided himself on having thick skin, but he couldn’t help but feel anxious at this moment. The scenes he had deliberately suppressed earlier resurfaced: those in the dream, in the warm chamber, making his head spin and eyes blur…jorWsoIRGReseLJnlGFRboxHCXKMAc

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He wondered: Could Li Wuting really accept this?zxOnDNBToAagnrbEgjtFblYUUktecR

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Did he not react at all upon seeing this?EIflHPiVYuQdZlXCDLLXqOtZSEOWmY

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Ning Rushen couldn’t hold back any longer and, with trembling hands, asked, “…Your Majesty, don’t you have any thoughts on this?”CxEgRjSAWkhCNWnIStbKCitNEjCpxi

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The candlelight reflected in his eyes, his eyelashes fluttered slightly, and a trace of emotion flowed between his brows.AvPNqVnfYEUNHwlBXmzjMtPbkOdLYi

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Li Wuting seemed to pause for a moment.sLmezRUreyHQUBxErenoaafYOQccVN

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Meeting that clear gaze, he quickly lowered his eyelashes and slowly exhaled, “This is not the first time I’ve seen it.”rUApWEEARFYWYToQLxcVfXvPKPGpTr

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Ning Rushen, holding the paper, was momentarily speechless.SqHcuHUNapjkNOHlAQDKylSHZyTtck

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He thought, But I can’t stay calm every time I see it!EkPwfniuTUBJGArFNAMVRDljlHaVyt

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After a while, he forced himself to calm down and folded the paper, “Your Majesty, this really defiles the imperial ears… Burn it.”iAGvCVZfCmzxdMUiBczXfaeKpgFlKk

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There was a brief silence in the study.HuWpIMWGSHPpNeVPySTQSzWSlZGNfS

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Li Wuting’s gaze lingered on his brows and eyes for a few moments, then he lightly smiled and casually pushed the paper to the side:DiwAPmLKwVvdreuSUISsfEKihrIJkr

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“Why did you come here, Ning Qing?”SzhRvHjtfORnsiLszRMsIRyBFnuCen

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The topic shifted, and Ning Rushen’s heat began to dissipate.GOwANCSZoNZQrCQbcBjuubhjtbLmgq

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He slowly gathered his thoughts, “What?”fFVfEQIHTLGtMXpZYzEupfSWECZygV

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Li Wuting kindly reminded him, “Shouldn’t you be lying in the courtyard counting the clouds in the sky right now?”UgEqybxyCwUJfvByNnupZomCZdfSAc

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“……”XbZGqgQgOxARLzCiieuxtNOaXtVOEN

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Oh right, that was his original plan.tSyUJlCAZvFROZCRDiHfhwNfEUHuIi

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Ning Rushen finally recalled why he had changed his plans, “I heard that King He Ku has been mute for three days…” He glanced at Li Wuting cautiously, “It hasn’t affected Your Majesty, has it?”LsPDgWYDxjvWHsNsEKyVLKlTNngvcJ

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Li Wuting raised his eyes, “Didn’t you say I should give him a good counterattack on your behalf?”KinDmSCBaBcROROmccqAfVttFKxdWB

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Ning Rushen’s heart skipped a beat.AXnjlHJtLsXqeePBJECrXlRvZaZtOD

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What did he mean? Was it really because of him that this happened?rxPDNnYyOBZiZukyRBaDocwmUPXSUB

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He suppressed his slightly racing heart and considered the practical issue, “Will the Northern Di retaliate?”YuzEJaVdPRrdtISwqHHFQlophRsGvC

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Li Wuting remained calm, “It’s only a matter of time.”JijuMDbKckJhiVolTkCePPeoNsCTTx

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“What?”gkeXqTOUffFOZUfefDJSRwwbnrAaXz

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“The Northern Di have ambitious goals. In recent years, they have continuously annexed various tribes and have become the largest power in the Northern Border. King He Ku dared to test and provoke me at the state banquet, clearly having treacherous intentions…”edxrEuCPLCyRprgHaSwEJudqZyvkap

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Ning Rushen sensed the implication in his words.OaaCAddaENcSTzleqzqFLSdPXlwKuk

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It seemed that war might be imminent in the North.oxlIdBsFOthBJisFuziSHzMrzBOCYQ

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As he was deep in thought, Li Wuting suddenly changed the subject and stopped mentioning the matter, “So, Ning Qing, you specifically came here for this?”YyftxBRLtzmDuihwFLVJjpeDaygSjN

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Ning Rushen snapped back to reality and nodded.tTTbNxjcOPKJnitAdcobTbDFKjvuKH

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Li Wuting’s lips curved slightly.mTfJdsHfINOJmmfcpfMdYmTRLsnEzs

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He then stood up and said, “Since you’re here, come out with me for a stroll and have lunch before you leave.”wEYxbAzkFknyFSxQiqzjoxpBoEwcNU

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Ning Rushen was immediately attracted by the prospect of lunch, “Yes.”ThJsxqlAodwixqQJxcZPiqpebKANXM

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Before leaving, he saw Li Wuting roll up the folded paper and casually place it in a drawer.wVTZScrNWSaiaNYWfWmXvAxxQseqlC

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Ning Rushen paused, feeling suspicious.XuoHxiBEtdsTReubzfcxifxkuvUoIa

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Li Wuting naturally explained, “Rolled into a bundle, it’ll be easier to burn.”JoZbFyfxfAfpdneQcSPRoetRNkjEJr

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Ning Rushen steadied himself, “Your Majesty is wise.”JFrvPvSjKOeGRfXLbqxGLCJZoVqGkz

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He had lunch in the palace and left in the afternoon.hglbrgYUVxbXJZQprJWjvifCoWIBKa

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Outside the palace gate, Yan Min was waiting by the carriage.EnkwVBPiJNYnpMdbwqTLZTClnFsRFi

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Seeing Ning Rushen looking content, as if he had just come for a meal, Yan Min couldn’t help but ask, “Sir, was the food at our residence really bad?”AkcoYbTjNDmEkiRBXYwcTlfszymETv

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“……” Ning Rushen replied seriously, “I went to discuss matters with His Majesty.”fFAIZdadFJenjftDusEpUetPwyRBDG

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“Oh…” Yan Min murmured, “Discussing matters during a festival, it must be something important.”tKuacfiMoQfftvvMSDRQnHdarFePfj

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As the carriage curtain was drawn, Ning Rushen leaned back inside the carriage.TBOAriISHXerbpsiPkprAkDjdQrDeR

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No, it was all just a mess of trivial matters.VuXsRvbXYaSJXLXoZIuWdUJzGIEOkS

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Ning Rushen returned home amidst the chaotic images from the morning.OTxDgdzlpTbMrdOfnUTUwUHIAkpUtC

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As soon as he stepped through the courtyard gate, he saw a chaotic scene—uFyOhuyvMzODdMdKGvAfCWCAgvBNoR

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Xuan Wang was sitting at the stone table. Hearing the noise, he turned his head with an empty look in his eyes, as if his soul had been drained: “Lord Ning, you’ve finally come back.”ZxaZUHqvGzcgOHvykdFLmDmplsoqiC

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Ning Rushen halted and looked at the ever-loyal Shiyi nearby: What’s going on?CGnMhAWfflTFYeKZhpqvCaVwQGDYSL

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“I was just about to leave when I ran into the Wang Ye.”unGVqBCPLAhUTEISXPdvRvOGPgsnMq

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Ran into him. Ning Rushen glanced at Xuan Wang’s clothing, which indeed had a large tear:gZnHFvzKekUGPzSuMBaFxfKDcYNTSt

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…He was climbing walls again.yWACkvnMBlOTxmrnNVFkgAUUxWEiEc

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Shiyi continued, “There’s new information in the village. I need to report to the bandit leader.”RkxJEaSQhCLkUHeMYlClXCtavJVwNK

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Ning Rushen waved him off, “Go ahead.”cVSWUMvhAghqrRVQAKIeuvoqgZovmN

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Shiyi vanished over the wall in an instant.GyoAQyqKDhezjKMTazRmQUxTwjuDfG

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Ning Rushen sat down across from Xuan Wang, “Why did you come here?”qXEKZBvRYEfBbyEgnPXbDpLiskrkUo

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Li Yingtang looked hollow, “My mansion was raided all night. I urgently need some nourishment.”ImwiAuPcPEvCAyrEOyFGTAVgaxbcAj

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“……”bwGsrqwvkEgcNYZbkpBHJTZJaUiKHi

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Ning Rushen instantly recalled the dirty stack of papers he had seen in the imperial study! He took a deep breath, “Wang Ye writing such things, getting his mansion raided is—”rBdUpDazfERUrTPOgxcfmXbwywDADz

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He swallowed the words “well-deserved,” and said, “only to be expected.”iBQlvtlMHcmUGzUNIXPJCgMpkZOyoT

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But then Xuan Wang suddenly became agitated, “It’s not because of that!”tVVzezATIVOcVSAAgkcLSgIYVCoiGb

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Ning Rushen was startled:ABYKlnQjEiEhsVCaLtDRTcJjbNcqXA

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What’s going on? Is he being wronged?jFATyVUkXDuPTyRCGCfSTvFUNSfOHv

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Li Yingtang hesitated for two seconds, then, still harboring a sense of revenge, revealed everything, “The Emperor asked for the storybook. I bragged a bit and it was forcibly taken—he just wants to see it but is too proud to admit it!”LQLqAXprAIwHrRAHIDrNzcDipHRfQc

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“……”pxKZEqFhrPfaKIagdSOlACOzowGtWm

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Who wants to see your little storybook.CTzosAoPCKiDAQtVSKlnlvyQYNsUjD

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Ning Rushen was speechless, “The Emperor came to destroy it.”IBrjotissXSGdQcWuafPmiEDxbzaNy

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Li Yingtang shouted, “Did you see him destroy it?”qgFwzWKRYHhVZNffJCQiWLIVFOUWxY

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“I did,” Ning Rushen paused, recalling how Li Wuting had casually placed the pages in a drawer before leaving the study. He steadied himself and nodded:wSHtUainrTkIwkzLbJbqvbMxVfkrQe

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“The Emperor has rolled it up, making it easier to burn.”OMVYjmHZqTUpLyxyJamFqQpCCLLnsz

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“That’s—”rqMKjWjmlWTfEciitfHvPsaPOnPAlR

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Li Yingtang was about to argue when his thoughts suddenly halted. Then, his lips slowly curled into a smile… Amid Ning Rushen’s puzzled gaze, he seriously patted him:NnPKjjlPVrKRUlknKneEuqepvCrUqv

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“I hope you always think like this… Ah!”bEgFGEAlefVsPSYVhdqQkOMfQpckDY

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With that, he waved his fan and swaggered out of the courtyard.iszZyUcJBEUjBRYnzDjBtgBduUjYlN

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Ning Rushen stared at his retreating figure for a long time, speechless. Li Wuting had indeed not been wrong:kYvNreNzHuRHGgIEbdGZyJHwvbKcEt

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It was a strange smile, full of mystery.oUxgzYmwtCWQgPzOdyTGpiZwUABPIB

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Meanwhile, in front of the Yangxin Palace.HnnnqdHOQboDtQeGqNiYUwlaOsiQOd

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Shiyi reported the intelligence gathered from the Northern Di scouts.yUwPnpQfacvXZIOPnGmoRMdrhStNpG

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After listening, Li Wuting looked at the darkening sky outside the hall, his fingertips resting on his abdomen:RyNspLhonPREWmFXvYRCRzhdiTxXdU

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“Send it to the Northern Border, to General Huo.”youUsCoqogeNXKcuDTVSIButMMqwdC

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Shiyi replied, “And the scout…”zQZGLAJYPnBXQDEoepEsqQkqUBDYhq

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Li Wuting lowered his eyes, his face cold and stern, “Handled.”iRjaqRvPKvYiFwzpmqrQaXlGcHFPRu

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Shiyi immediately bowed his head and acknowledged. He then reported the defensive arrangements for the next day, “Tomorrow is the last day of the Cheng Tian Festival. Various tribes will be assembling and leaving the city.”UVouUNLPvUqUDgkEvEVVHunGPkKXae

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“Strictly inspect carriages and luggage, and secure all streets and alleys.”hfXqqbyAFiymesovHlCYRZdxJVyfyf

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“Yes, bandit… Your Majesty!”fhGNjmAEUxtAHQfjNBUDkfWotiJYhK

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Li Wuting remained silent for a moment and looked at him.jDaqjdAEiSdyUoAOzhAgmYkQUojBAs

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When Shiyi’s head had bowed lower and lower, he finally said, “Forget it,” and asked, “How did King He Ku react after you told him about the matter?”sQQFJFmARRFlVnhbvEeNQHLpvynBBc

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“Lord Ning was very pleased.”KcqQxDtVNkAWwNFecGgtMYMcPayJxp

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Li Wuting’s lips twitched, about to speak, when Shiyi added, “His Majesty was pleased by your straightforwardness.”SBmtRQLGkwTFJVnxmtSuSXIzqnMvaZ

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Li Wuting suddenly choked. De Quan, who was changing the tea, nearly dropped the teacup, looking up in confusion.daPYqYnMwPMsFsTTDfzzVRaTOcCHpF

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Shiyi, after a moment of thought, added, “I meant this matter.”GdrDOlEtmyPJOOOWACiZSCwzmfLlrm

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There was a long silence in front of the Yangxin Palace.zNIKXISATYHUmRZrvTNFfJKMsRRgqV

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Then Li Wuting pinched his brow and waved his hand, “Alright, you may leave. In the future, unless it’s a matter of state, don’t report to me.”IFPdWwwggUbvjjkLwktQJAANVfzHuh

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Shiyi bowed and prepared to leave when he suddenly heard:QcZybYNVrpBHHXogOCvQzUaHGdQvsj

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“Wait.” Li Wuting cleared his throat, thought for a while, and said, “Also report anything related to me.”nsIrKgBcRylpZAHIHuAadqWBbudCnW

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“Yes.” Shiyi acknowledged and quickly left.lLXIcMwCFXQprwVQpBSPZdNPcZaAfY

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The next day was the last day of the Cheng Tian Festival.IqXXnqVPJKjxYbWaPELwEtRoadSygO

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The weather was clear and bright, with the sun shining.CLEUdKofGMrosWZJSSYSljpSzcAPho

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The various tribes who had come to pay their respects had packed their carriages and were preparing to leave the city in large numbers.wQVMLBoeMQxpRZcdhlnOVfxZKvzyGF

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Ning Rushen, feeling a bit rattled from Xuan Wang’s antics yesterday, decided to change his mood and go enjoy the festivities.bfoWjeAvgCLJCoBCZtaGBneIkdtZru

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On the street, he saw long lines of horses and camels clattering through, their bells jingling, carrying bundles of cloth and spices.vCFocpfJvQBTOdFcQrpijOYymoZxBM

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Northern merchants in short coats and narrow pants, Southern girls with their hair in elaborate braids, all leaving the city under the watchful eyes of the crowd.mfFYZjrIyGiMhwAGFbRClBLGcrJclQ

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The city was bustling, with people everywhere.MoXxAQYZlyztzGdWZCvzZsafpKPEkg

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All streets and alleys were guarded by soldiers and the Jin Yiwei.ZHTODrdBSdRVDVRmstqpNxLeYEBdOF

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In the crowd, Ning Rushen looked around and suddenly spotted a familiar face—ahafkuWYsMXdktTBhotcusTkrrqWza

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Not far away, Yin Zhao, wearing his flying fish uniform, shone with a golden-red glow in the sunlight. His expressionless profile appeared stern and unfeeling.SVuFDYJmVkGdkMjZmvKgEsmOuzXNSe

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Ning Rushen approached and greeted him, “Commander Yin.”NDoIdKfAGpnDxNnIpovbWQHPjLlUsv

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Yin Zhao replied, “Lord Ning.”PzpjHtfrNoKQTYHDRPkFPNbzPCnuoc

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Ning Rushen chatted casually with him, then remembered the raid on Xuan Wang’s mansion. He asked, “Was it you who conducted the raid this time as well?”RpKkCIfBKKMepeFoAlEJpiDLTZuMyt

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Yin Zhao responded, “Naturally.”OHJREciHQHWnprOEAGlEDLHQhLumnu

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“?” Ning Rushen turned, confused: Naturally?ThCUsZKwibSViypzYkouibRsFGkEmu

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Seemingly aware of his thoughts, Yin Zhao glanced at him, “Raiding a royal mansion is a delicate task. I never delegate such work to others.”lQAPTcYGtNccJJzLfZFQshENMcCrgP

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“……”VIBhsZVdUojbxfSnknntKZCwRZgGmR

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Ning Rushen was greatly impressed.oPGeAUaCdekqLNPeiEqgqZKrOZZQaX

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