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Ning Rushen was suddenly lifted onto the horse.PKSWUHwrfcLmhlHsbUKLXRZcMKLxVM

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Li Wuting’s arm tightly encircled his waist, the dark cloak wrapping him securely, while warm breath brushed against his forehead.PrgVlXmJmNEzTLXFoxruzrrcBMtlHq

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It was as if, amidst the chaos of war, what was lost had finally been regained.RGYsaTIOJkJZBgQtyfVIInCioXdExm

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His chest pressed against the cold, hard silver armor, but his heart burned with heat.iiumwLDzHZazvgzEloubzkNmwBTziY

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As the horse galloped forward, Ning Rushen tightened his grip around Li Wuting’s waist.jEIxrSMxEuoCVDzjtwQyaLAsChIkyg

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The Emperor’s sword sliced through the night, and with a swift motion, Li Wuting dispatched another Beidi soldier. Ning Rushen leaned against him, looking up in urgency:gluRnwsTujkivtzifnEqQfaICuKecX

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“There are still people in the dancers’ tent, our Da Cheng people.”riKUbKrMWBgCBWoJysQyvMCeOmkbaF

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“The Da Cheng army will come to assist.” Li Wuting glanced down, flicking the blood off his sword.TZzKrlMoEsTkKqcheuEeOvpBbnMPRS

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As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Wu arrived with reinforcements.zoeSJtrmfyZkTXdXjYERFxAOCSBBVt

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Ning Rushen was pressed into Li Wuting’s embrace, and with a command from above, Lu Wu led the troops towards the dancers’ tent.UWsgXoSiPchqbDtMShmmZZkUVmxKNx

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Once they were gone, Li Wuting tugged the reins and turned the horse around.rXKjFOWykrAAixNCYLWDGjTTTwqWCn

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The steed neighed softly, leaping over the flames and broken wood, galloping across the barren land stained with blood.fcJArFhpJjHyTgmroshYGoIDodUpIv

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Amidst the jolting ride, a golden bell tinkled in the wind.AYNGBgaSLnTTQPTsdXKnGhstfbxEse

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Li Wuting tightened his hold on Ning Rushen once more.pIiPCCUolzkLksbwxNPuvNeVuorHSr

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The silver-armored wrist was wrapped in red silk, with the bell digging into the palm.yIlVuIJWgNlSOVHQXtIQxqGduBTgTW

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Ning Rushen, clinging to Li Wuting’s waist, felt their chests pressed together as if he could hear each other’s heartbeats. The armor dug into him, and with a slightly unsteady breath, he looked up:QSHdYAlhPrTztLHMEpeFAsHlcJUCfF

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“Your Majesty…”zCMqmgOToCdlxQctKKCorjsNKYPuru

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Facing the fierce cold night wind, Li Wuting leaned down and kissed the tip of his ear, “I’m taking you back to the camp.”iAFKGLirigfETrhXOJxODZfkjVfQmE

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The battle had already resolved most of the Beidi soldiers.mKdMyhzTNrQwJtfpNwewNUwIZNbZdP

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The Dingyuan army arrived just in time to finish the job, and Li Wuting rode directly back to the Changsui camp with Ning Rushen.hBefaayIMkGblvVSInSCKVNNDdtxHk

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The tension that had been so tightly wound during the journey finally began to ease.jPMbsqaAyVZRgJblmBaLLJNWVwPmNu

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Ning Rushen let his mind go blank, resting in Li Wuting’s embrace, feeling a sense of peace he had never known before.cqSUUVZwoFDKSwKUUUVrIJOFaOiAOV

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He didn’t know how long it had been when the horse’s pace gradually slowed.csPlYuDMOziTCzkuTBxsSKBdIPITTp

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The horse galloped into the camp’s main gate, and the guard saluted, “Your Majesty!”gJjDqbcFvFieurtKboTfnNgUejknny

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Li Wuting acknowledged with a nod but didn’t stop. He merely ordered, “Bring a basin of water,” before continuing to ride to the main tent.wqNYlUUTlUCjOiunOkAWjyRKjOKQDM

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He wrapped Ning Rushen in his cloak and carried him inside.GeMuDLqjkagMPBhEzHMPaFwygEWXih

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Ning Rushen, suddenly lifted from his daze, instinctively grabbed onto Li Wuting’s shoulder:jiKIOEvRdUgRySVWrQXQgZAFzGzCSt

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“Your Majesty! I can walk on my own.”zKqDlykWJQOjkvCrgEeYxeHqjBdiWF

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A low voice came from above, “In these clothes, how would you walk?”wESnzrdaOCMvbUuJoUuLibdLZxLZpK

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…Well, that’s true.ImHGSFYbxBgVRHcOWfPgAChcJPNSuO

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Ning Rushen fell silent, clutching Li Wuting’s shoulder.lTuOlHmJUkUkMPyYxJWLPJxOsZiPQv

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Li Wuting carried him effortlessly, stepping around the screen to place him on the bed. As soon as he set Ning Rushen down, the guard entered with a basin of water, placed it outside the screen, and lit the candle before leaving.hkMzvBRfomscEbYtlXmlOptgHNCzPK

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The warm candlelight illuminated the tent.SGtuIUeIEstgfDDKvvWPLcMPbzDBwb

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At such close range, both their faces were clearly visible.KqZNWgebmPuHSzFcnaXOULpVYkgFAW

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Ning Rushen leaned against the headboard and watched as Li Wuting, standing above him, removed his cloak to reveal a thin, light red silk robe underneath.VmpaTGjNhHgLfVXFGgozOAKMLxwxmv

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In the faint candlelight, his black hair entwined with red silk, and his skin glowed white as jade.EUqjstowfghrwCQCKiChWAIcSkPieQ

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Li Wuting looked down at him, gripping his hand tightly.iykHUacGoPhNjxtjYmaGnvTFLEyBfQ

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In the emperor’s usually fearless expression, there was an unusual hint of caution, as if he was afraid of hurting him, suppressing something within.TiLwvWzFghJuWZunkQlDdEyBaTOLpV

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Ning Rushen’s heart pounded, “What’s wrong?”uNexBDTGpaDeMQghGzkIPtDmMwGkaF

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Li Wuting’s grip on his fingers was so tight that they turned white. After a long pause, Li Wuting asked in a hoarse voice, “Were you… bullied?”dLJVhvsrLeotZvkMZQYhePFYKCcxaW

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Ning Rushen was momentarily stunned, his heart suddenly touched, “No…”SWmEeeUjJUoCAECPpKQSaPkfZyrevE

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As soon as he spoke, Li Wuting exhaled deeply, closed his eyes, and leaned down to embrace him tightly—IsCNniatlLSCaCSvpzMIXXHBTKtLgL

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Heartbeats pressed together, what was lost had been regained.kqFoWOlMHCWiNVRZGlQQFBudpNQOUx

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The overwhelming surge of emotion crashed between their tightly held bodies.sRnyCjyxrrcwyuqxpUhJUWJUnkBFLH

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Ning Rushen, unable to control himself, raised his arms to wrap them around Li Wuting’s neck. His back pressed against the pillow, the red silk entwined with the hard armor.GsgDTbBcmSRSZLYhipCwLxDbkLiFWi

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The fabric rustled, the golden bell chimed softly. The arms holding him were so tight, burning with heat, as if they would ignite.tAcXJJGJgUIGpRxaCTTJsrUceekfLa

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No one knew how long it took for those hands to finally loosen.IIrHYDXDByMikEuSUTNASQSKQjVatz

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Li Wuting pushed himself up, glancing down at Ning Rushen’s waist. In a hoarse voice, he said, “Let’s take this off first.”HumCsZSGVtaRhfBkIrWqJyWAcTcpJv

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Ning Rushen, feeling weak from being held, softly murmured in agreement.RnsVlqPWcpyWoZPyugIsYNklTgdDot

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Li Wuting’s fingers moved and began untying the golden bell.JPuSoQaPcizJfnkPNIgFQvDWyjtXqu

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Half-leaning on the bed, Ning Rushen looked down and saw those well-defined fingers threading through the ties, loosening the golden bell from his waist.QwTHMKBpGFXfvEzwdyrOjyEOjKYxJY

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The searing touch of those fingers brushed against his side.csStuMiDrwdTiOKSmpnCRwPzAKCWZG

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Ning Rushen trembled instantly, as if a fire had ignited within him. He grabbed Li Wuting’s hand, “…Your Majesty.”coDGHzUXZZYXNtcBYqVzIQMbwBCYiN

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Li Wuting paused, looking up at him.ANPGHwuJMoVQOHliIFrAPoTCgXUEzz

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Their eyes met, and Ning Rushen’s breath became erratic, both of their gazes burning with heat.kxJSnUNtDjeaUJAjnzEoWAXEkJLspT

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He bit his lip, about to speak. But Li Wuting suddenly leaned in, his eyelashes lowered as he moved closer—UqHoHsRaFCzacYXgtzxXhDDJRNIqFs

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With one large hand, he encircled Ning Rushen’s waist, lowering his head to capture his lips.UeDAOlvSnNoNJSDVbaASadEREUFmUT

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“Mm…” Ning Rushen’s lashes fluttered as he began to tremble uncontrollably. He held his breath, the scorching lips kissing him, making his blood boil.LqGVfNCEwefFbJEhMuHRnBtgHUOwhV

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After such a long separation, the flood of emotions was overwhelming.xNuLuFaQDweRvpXZClzysTtPrVkRNX

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He closed his eyes, leaning in to meet the kiss, wrapping his arms around Li Wuting’s neck. Their lips pressed together, soft yet burning, and as their lips brushed, Ning Rushen unconsciously licked his lips while catching his breath, only to be fiercely caught.KJzkPshrByGdixHqwFEzUoOdtQgYcU

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Li Wuting pressed closer, deepening the kiss.IChnnLGUWlUGdKJQRQnEuznOfJyKIs

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Their breaths mingled, entangling in chaotic desire.BAqUzCEzyqIYuYtjDlhHlGLKgHgbRd

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Ning Rushen, in the midst of his feverish state, opened his eyes slightly, catching a glimpse of Li Wuting with his lashes lowered, his handsome face flushed, and the back of his neck burning hot under his arm.smoLRKwdxxocjoPWYXRwQjPTIRbJvy

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This man, usually so composed, was now kissing him with such abandon…JlUUeSUJtNTBexIcXtlwZdCZskXnPn

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Pinned beneath him on the dragon bed, Ning Rushen felt his limbs go weak. One of his legs unconsciously curled up from beneath the loose folds of his robe, the red silk brushing against Li Wuting’s waist.AvKKDeQejoIUBULGSHVAKlNUPIbrCL

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The movement seemed to trigger something in Li Wuting, who gasped, his brow furrowing with restrained desire, his large hand clamping down on Ning Rushen’s knee.XNrWaXtEqoYHmQYAorZSFGsOvijDpD

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“Don’t move…”LznuBctABrCeKqydDGmaDPNVpfnddh

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Pressed so close together, Ning Rushen could clearly feel the intense heat.RXUuVlaXMuuOVBauqANicoQfBtIXVn

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His toes curled, and he ceased moving. Li Wuting leaned in to kiss him again, causing the bell to jingle softly Until the last trace of sanity was nearly consumed by the blazing fire.TwTNutFwOOOyHVBZcOohJPeRuqNWCp

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The long, intense kiss finally ended, and Li Wuting, his Adam’s apple moving, buried his head in Ning Rushen’s neck, slowly steadying his breath.eptvQEvBZePIYevAjCdkbisNqrqkdD

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The two of them remained in a tight embrace.TqhiNEkLlfkkqXzZUdsTIYtlwtpYQj

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Ning Rushen stared up at the top of the tent, his head spinning, ears burning from the kiss, barely able to collect himself as he clung to Li Wuting’s shoulders.RlzbPEEFobURrgBUvUXaXFDJxNtDFr

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…They had kissed, and it had been so intense.BPEmzovSBmAqbJklzYGTSuprGTvOrs

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After a long while, during which the candle burned down significantly, Li Wuting finally pushed himself up.MQXRKRzyXgZbGEPHTbSmYBulWDUqop

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The ties of his cloak had left his neck flushed red. He raised his hand to remove the cloak and silver armor, then turned to go outside to wash his hands and wring out a cloth.bSCiaDuwqqMudamokMrvhNtEPpwcwy

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As he stood, he passed right by Ning Rushen.wcfrQMIVIDnEIDOdJdyexbnBzXtcNG

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Ning Rushen’s eyes dropped for a moment, then he quickly turned his gaze away, his face burning with embarrassment.tmwNGanYcCkuzWzQjXfdzeCmYdjfgm

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The sound of running water echoed from outside.NIwEpDczKdScOYauuQwFEVZiPEXuML

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Soon, Li Wuting returned, sitting at the edge of the bed. He pulled Ning Rushen’s hands and feet towards him, his voice still a bit hoarse as he spoke:rxqtekWOrxxzdhjYTiBPJYsBesPnTY

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“You’ve gotten yourself all dirty again.”eLOjuiVVOCaORroHDtbpRcywDDxktp

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Ning Rushen shrank back slightly but didn’t resist, instead letting Li Wuting clean him, “It’s from the charcoal; there’s a lot of ash.”JNtUngPrWHObfILacwDYCZSqAFzSMe

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Li Wuting paused, remembering the scene of charred bodies from the Northern Di when they had stormed the camp. He squeezed Ning Rushen’s clean fingers, “You’re reckless.”JVYSsAcNiytUseoJlHeOrwQnpgdfCv

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After saying that, he stood up to grab some clean inner robes.hEFSRgifYzhxuKVljZKDOOnwxrBgvZ

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Li Wuting asked, “Do you want to do it yourself, or shall I help you?”SiOPfUMXUSBEggFFkoTGaFecLhMzbl

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Ning Rushen quickly sat up.JTuVGPTFFjwfKChcZsPqsprmclEqIF

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A wave of heat rushed through him as he pulled his legs up to cover himself, “I—I’ll do it myself.”crczfTFMAHMFZXECYedCffMTjFAxqd

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Li Wuting’s gaze lingered for a moment, and it was unclear whether he was smiling or not.uIeqCbtVBFqrDZgRAwDjPMeByLGmDQ

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He draped the inner robe over Ning Rushen’s waist and, just before leaving, glanced back. After a moment’s hesitation, he gently pressed his fingers to Ning Rushen’s lips, “They’re all red.”nbmuhDESifNrCPvKcCfbORaxQZNdDA

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With that, he let go and stepped around the screen.iePlGqVmqmQfVUWUginYGjvRwewKFH

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Ning Rushen stared after him, dumbfounded: …Huh?RYMxIjFxcAOmCxeVuONXcIOJiaMcEl

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Once Li Wuting was gone, Ning Rushen was left alone in the tent.cNjjEXvJOvXjwxoFxLvnHZuIWmpNfI

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It took him a long time to gather his thoughts, his hands and feet trembling as he changed his clothes, belatedly realizing: That’s right.CogvlnlhtYObGnRhSFGTMLZfyhOHpu

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Who has their first kiss and makes it this intense?CbjKGHMcGclmwsGscXyObPUAhFkrbp

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The redness of his lips wasn’t just from the kiss—it was because Li Wuting had been so…EUnLNwbiUTShKcopyEHdgJIrNNKssb

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Ning Rushen paused, unable to finish the thought.OKZrbgmZnbKSOXCdpSEseiahULlBaj

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He suddenly remembered something Li Jingyu had said to him a long time ago: *“My brother is very self-disciplined. He hasn’t taken any concubines.”*VbeTdscgsPCWslCuFxMpMKdarTnWrF

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Back then, Ning Rushen had been worried for Li Wuting, fearing that any future concubines might struggle to cope with him.BSlxOTHNHrLBJarfNbbOxafIjmEdVs

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He swallowed hard, biting his lip: It turns out he was the one who couldn’t cope.ayQFDVSIxCVWTWIwcySlzSJMfhnnxF

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He pressed his lips together and swallowed: The one who couldn’t handle it was him.yGnJoUQuxdMsXwqOihKAFJYRGcZAQO

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After changing his clothes in a daze, some time had passed.gERrOqhxxcdypzvGpBtnQfyvVOuCVz

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Ning Rushen tidied up, stuffing the gauzy clothing to the foot of the bed.gjmiIyDCtkJBbacyKIBGoBlgTduqGZ

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By this time, the army had returned.vjLcofXrbUQtzCQwUwPFvEEGrfbDFC

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Li Wuting had gone out to deal with military matters and wouldn’t be back for a while, so he had ordered a personal guard to bring Ning Rushen something to eat.hOgFSsGUEDPeNYzyrhRyiSFSfMcRpz

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As he sat by the bed, the guard who brought the food started sobbing loudly, holding a large bowl:HkdlTKMXANQDPluJQQFgswWBAGORwf

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“Lord Ning! You’ve suffered so much—it’s all because we failed to protect you properly…”bqEvBQCPcEVhSoosZWgRWeCYmVtudw

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Ning Rushen sighed, “You didn’t fail at all; you were too forceful, if anything…”zUfNmJGkMKmAdBUeBqtUVNydammmoq

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The guard burst into even louder sobs.tsolBOjwrXoMfZdixOuGRGwFAOEJIV

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After crying for a while, the guard finally calmed down and asked, “Lord Ning, are you injured? I heard His Majesty carried you back himself.”kYaJxDIBbEgRReJViKmvnpmKfwFbEg

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Ning Rushen’s face heated up instantly, and he muttered, “Mm.”fJgATRQSxMabViZXEugovMhGcchQDG

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The guard didn’t think much of it and praised, “His Majesty is so kind, and he treats you so well, Lord Ning!”PrEJDrSUJotQrTtcGNbiMgnPNSrpAo

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“…”RvwiadOArQMdSNAVCSmKXXvHkMaqaO

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Recalling how forcefully Li Wuting had kissed him earlier, pressing against him, Ning Rushen quickly raised his hand to wave the guard away:PpyHsHDaKYsjBTlAxpWbOkeRpwgtfN

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“Yes, he’s especially kind… You should go take care of your duties now.”EaYSGsGFSNGgHKJBxAuGmHbMxBSppP

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After sending the guard away, he ate a little and soon grew sleepy.juSEFoEoKpXLKSGiarCCXlOGofwNfo

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Li Wuting hadn’t returned yet, so Ning Rushen curled up in the long-missed comfort of the golden bed and dozed off.aLPUbjgztnHtyAWxCsLVGcyfeWMGHX

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He didn’t know how much time had passed.XYxRBPnwIIxNotFapPxNWjXRCQQOUH

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The candles were burning low, and there was a gentle movement near the bed.KlpQjNkSboKvouiXtngVuhZBcZPOuM

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Half-asleep, Ning Rushen opened his eyes slightly and saw Li Wuting, having removed his outer robe, quietly lying down beside him. He reached out and pulled Ning Rushen into his arms.YRloPssaSQImAWrYdmrTeZesSjszyw

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Ning Rushen nestled against him, “Your Majesty, you’re back…”CtxGyifRwjWmmpmcjSIJLHmDiccncn

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The hand on his back patted him gently, “Did I wake you?”MDbAWFTAtDXoubugGXpaSaBVgGdRLD

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“Is everything taken care of?” he asked sleepily.CelaMlfyGquyoEZZMOzXyjzimNwJkp

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“Mm.” After a moment of silence, Li Wuting asked in a low voice, “Earlier, I didn’t ask—what was with that outfit?”ArZvwtvOovvFyyKAlLeIrBbpQyCZbR

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Ning Rushen, his eyes half-closed, gave a brief explanation, “…Then the deputy general burned it, so I couldn’t change back.”QtpydQfXDKFPicmwZiITaDMAoUxXSU

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The hand that was patting him paused in mid-air.PYnEkbLoYwGGxVsSNlAmewIwayouOO

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Li Wuting’s eyes darkened, and he looked down at the person, now a sleepy bundle in his arms. After a moment, he gently patted him again:dCssTsfWzvJiWbHYpmCwTnQwSPIQEx

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“I understand. Go to sleep.”BqWdccjiUdsrwwImJPrNpncBORwxIS

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Ning Rushen closed his eyes peacefully, “Good night, Your Majesty.”pNzCDrxDOvsLOYrxtQnoqRkrcWvXOr

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It had been ten days since he last slept so well.QarIOWjfwKaIVKxHudftVIQpTBvgRA

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Ning Rushen woke up early the next morning.ZXCjRzwfSKZfdIOTEnYjpFGKbpjqTc

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The bed beside him was already empty. After getting up and washing, he realized how naturally he had fallen asleep on the emperor’s dragon bed.DIkmZkQUZLIBzExpwJAjIjCtTqqRoB

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Could it be that he was inherently so reckless?RKyePzsxlTPQykTHHQojZpGENKQhnx

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Dazed, Ning Rushen washed his face and stepped outside.KueZbvSkLqBIAwBnyezrlKNOUpmazX

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Outside the main tent, the familiar sight of the Da Cheng army camp greeted him under the bright sunlight. The loyal and lovable Dingyuan soldiers were bustling about.SNEwmslQuzzzeutUZaqIfPiNSNfCUM

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The Xiongnu soldiers captured last night were nowhere to be seen.VrYRbdGqFJHtRcFELgZLwVryxuLfgk

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Ning Rushen glanced around and wandered over to the interrogation camp.ILSTVamMEEkELYBuIkOyWLrrBnRVrZ

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As he approached the camp, he saw Lu Wu returning from somewhere, holding a red-hot branding iron that he tossed into a basin of cold water with a hiss.VBUTLOmhxWARgSqXwuCcsYIGgVRXnA

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Ning Rushen peeked in, “Were you torturing someone?”nfZVWYpqeRQSCKVOqcDVbXWFHHWVUR

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Lu Wu, with a stoic expression, replied, “No, just dealing with some filth for His Majesty.”aTExgldsroUMhcHyErhpPWgJaZKEGG

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…What kind of filth?zQAezZXDExWGOYcffoWnDEOpAfsGKp

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Before Ning Rushen could ask further, De Quan came out of the main tent, “Lord Ning, you’ve suffered much during this time. Come, His Majesty is in the main tent!”iGAovqbfLUjXoGUTFqgGBuuzGkIdhg

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Ning Rushen was immediately distracted, “Oh.”UIzCGIKHgizavBWYuZZTbGogvXUlMM

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As he hurried off, De Quan subtly shook his head at Lu Wu, signaling: His Majesty has instructed that such dirty matters need not be mentioned to Lord Ning.IWTqqpZgpVFpGRrfASRSsSogrLfSvK

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With that, De Quan waved his whisk and followed Ning Rushen.zaYsanUIlomwezSrYSrCCBwQBHOdeH

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Ning Rushen entered the main tent.OkHKyXZpbwiYFXeDeIeggewPRDMZGg

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Inside, several Xiongnu leaders were bound and kneeling on the ground.OYnXJahPdlTJUBzkAbFlmQeoDklLzR

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Among them was Randalle, disheveled, covered in dirt and blood, his torn clothes in tatters.OvAygZRmlMpwrAfaDRWruVzErgEITK

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Li Wuting sat at the head, dressed in a cold and dignified dark robe adorned with subtle patterns.TpbKZxTducUipztdfHZOPVKQIsUrwV

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Prince Xuan and Shiyi stood by his side.SxdWiYEKPkbruYkISUBXnhAIgsZHSX

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When Ning Rushen entered, Li Wuting’s expression softened slightly, “You’re awake.”hMoWhyxpDqMIfufnpApFaZTPRmFYkT

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Ning Rushen nodded and walked over.gjayTqUhGoIzsFILqmFQdbOnEhiPWI

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As he passed through the tent, the eyes of the Xiongnu soldiers were all on him, one gaze particularly intense—VAlbHhbeQFAGzTAjMMvMssgfuBENNq

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He didn’t even need to look to know it was Randalle.hOqpCWAzDmKGxXEMYPYCPbZFQoQFpD

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Randalle probably wanted to tear him apart right now…KhUmCktAzEXeyaCLgxVwHmrXnofoud

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Ning Rushen walked straight up to Li Wuting, “Your Majesty.” The gaze on him grew even more intense.dftQeXGDVUMVQFoIUbjBqcpJbSCzRG

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He couldn’t resist glancing over, only to see Randalle craning his neck, staring at him with wide eyes. Just as Randalle was about to speak, Ning Rushen’s hand was suddenly tugged.hXcqZQpgsNUQozyGwfCBcpAuBzUCxe

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Ning Rushen turned his head, only to see Li Wuting lowering his eyes, pulling his hand over and naturally feeling it:PVUxdCWvqMGrJwzcVAiuwdGHYDkfbY

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“Your hand is so cold, why didn’t you wear more layers?”LVAMONjzNUaEufurjOofEiTJrxEeSP

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Ning Rushen’s face flushed with heat!hYHnFXLJqQPVoAzqHYpwgAbevPiKVF

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In front of everyone, what was Li Wuting doing?lUKsTIrYEycOMRBtSojwsCOwfUZiPa

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He looked at their clasped hands, Li Wuting’s thick fingers entwined with his, rubbing gently over his knuckles. His ears turned red instantly, and his heart pounded…TAsEZxLIaYlvHCXLBAyQppJHNElLTl

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Suddenly, a voice came from the side: “Blasphemer, you must die.”vqyJdwzoWHzgfMVkRXiOvdAJVFbabx

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The tent fell silent.nNHFdxSkXreeoBurilMXItSmegxKSa

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Ning Rushen looked at Randalle, whose gaze was firm: …GbcJnmEvUOmsECkMiRVWgmvVulLNwA

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Li Wuting silently looked at Ning Rushen.UpeStbTYGmdHpNIqiqqJiroTDfRarF

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