This official is so weak

In the evening, Ning Rushen instructed the kitchen to prepare a meal.thmdEzQorsDERAvRymUvYPjOAaRSkf

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Sun Shaoyong expressed a desire for beer and skewers, but due to limited conditions, they settled for rice wine and roasted meat.lkPTCYDuWPMvMAoiCbIelVZeHoieMp

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The table was set with pork belly and chicken gizzards, accompanied by fresh green vegetable leaves.kgfOCDWdwMWQzfaPtywxvtTTAThStp

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Both men covered their mouths with the vegetable leaves and opened their wide mouths together: “Ah—”TPyvEFWvalNtaHJMfnmmHaxIJzySIq

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The sound of chewing filled the air, savoring the deliciousness.LoIoSvHIzpXoLYrnsAcmIhpTFUkZRa

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Ning Rushen was happily munching away with his cheeks puffed out when a soft sigh suddenly drifted over from beside him. Sun Shaoyong put down his roasted meat and vegetable leaves, “Sigh…”nSnbsCuuiizdhgsOnJFPxHQPQkdmZO

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Ning Rushen turned his head, “What’s wrong? Still not quite right?”ExqmdkkegJtVkXpSPKfVMYiZEFvxhw

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The courtyard was empty, with the moon bright and stars sparse.LprgdxbnPnJFkjzSKgpdGdobgEbwBf

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Sun Shaoyong shook his head, cautiously asking, “No… it’s just, how did you and His Majesty get together?”bLtBQjyEkhZLLqppOIZFJTmcoCFTLZ

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So that’s what he was thinking about.SghvQlmgQFnLffBWJJwjgWzSxJVyvy

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Ning Rushen felt a bit embarrassed recalling it, and briefly recounted the story, “…Later, before His Majesty went on the campaign, he confessed to me. I couldn’t resist and nodded in agreement.”WcSODvYQnvlUsZaQnxXwhDjkDFpKmx

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“Sounds quite passionate.”sCALVJAxWVpqeybIQxvPMbNUsBUWUg

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Sun Shaoyong pondered for a moment, then hesitantly and tactfully asked, “Then, then… isn’t it that ancient emperors usually have concubines and such…”QjSrUKlhojNyrDymfkxrvIaoHeJNQC

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Ning Rushen understood: No wonder Sun Shaoyong seemed preoccupied all afternoon.xNqfjjabpMghXJMUuEYPIeVQASgNUw

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He felt a warmth in his heart, “His Majesty doesn’t have any.”CgCvsGrrwtdDYpOjHisFIqgbcEoURh

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Sun Shaoyong asked, “What about in the future?”NhWQWNcEJhWnQAUaKhzyTXevyjXHYW

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“There won’t be any in the future either.” Ning Rushen didn’t mention Li Wuting’s decree, only saying, “After the New Year, His Majesty will announce to the world that he will not take a harem. We—”ToiPDHwnTZAOnMKdFZTKtDfkvlBHUc

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He recalled the incident at Shaoguo Temple, his heart surging again, “We have only each other in our hearts.”gysIxfmUfYdEtqHlucDWcfIEHQOkAc

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Sun Shaoyong felt somewhat relieved, “Oh…”CglJeHmqqaIbBSQmOPzmdYvUQuUSEN

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After a while, he glanced at the man beside him who was devouring the meat, still a bit concerned: Ah.bHIMcCVCdrNeHLNSnAuvtilkHvlszA

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Meanwhile, in the Yangxin Hall.xFaLisugUIDjutJcXSiNcNRaNLhktf

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Li Wuting flipped through the pages detailing the household registrations of the bandits from Yaojin Mountain, while Shiyi knelt before him reporting:BHOLSukgYxzFJiTIHHsZFjGvCqNDYC

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“Reporting to the band… Your Majesty!”RkModzahWSoOSNVcxmnIuBnFGmIuOo

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“When we first entered the bandit stronghold, the bandits were on high alert, ready to fight. Then, after a brief conversation between Lord Ning and the bandit leader, they suddenly became emotional, calling out to each other, holding hands and looking at each other with tears in their eyes! They were speechless…”oaIThKSElACQicpxSIRqLEgBUlLhCw

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Li Wuting’s hand paused as he turned the page, looking up.bPKfLpBZWzkjZQUkgIQJrguQmMcasq

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Shiyi’s flowery words stopped abruptly, and he bowed his head to continue:jsrgTrljABCvtZjAQzgLxdHaSJrYHe

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“The two then dismissed everyone and had a private conversation for two quarters of an hour.”VyObdBKnyrTBcAOtfVaZniOwXwaHwf

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“When they emerged, the bandit leader willingly followed and rode in the same carriage as Lord Ning, even eating Lord Ning’s snacks!”syyzqVhxOqmoSyZwXWutELVOSitSYf

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Li Wuting’s thin lips pursed, “Hmm, they are old friends.”KUSeioOAYCZqwpuckjKgNGhteraYEJ

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Shiyi kowtowed, “Yes, this is true!”IMqKLkddAuOyADkeKhqFomalYhCJLp

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“True? How did you know?”OaSYwflxAwSWylYmSUyrYHqdQaMPza

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“Your humble servant heard from the steward of the residence: On the night of Your Majesty’s coronation ceremony, Lord Ning, in his sleep, called out a name—mumbling, ‘Er Kang’ to light the lamp and dress him.”MURidIwFTzzwYaiqoyHzjPAsMBOUrs

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“…”juqPiZckIWAEBjZxiwifvIUzBvOuVs

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After the words fell, there was a long silence.tarRMenlCqldOMkpVoYmJdSKZqHOnZ

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De Quan, standing nearby, broke out in a cold sweat! He hurriedly looked at the emperor before him.kOeRxxhkocrUeDRXwPHLRzcwjtLLLM

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Li Wuting didn’t speak, only gazed at the gradually darkening sky outside the hall, tapping his finger once.VoNMbbpOlvdfInHpHHTrVJErQPvFMs

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After a moment, he tapped again, seemingly unable to resist.bBhxynDAEmsnPygJSwaVOpGqANvrdS

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The roasted meat was devoured for most of the night.nVmnJemotwAQUAqVSTPgaEhNRPDwiw

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Meeting an old friend in a foreign land, the two drank cup after cup, chatting away for a long time before each returned to their rooms to wash up.glXlXbaJwhgmqdqDfncLElYYTvgizc

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Ning Rushen had a few drinks tonight, his cheeks slightly warm.juWAhQSSYXiizVrTnMzBEMEReMZimm

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After extinguishing the candles, he got into bed, ready to sleep.xmiWhPLqxgADqsjjCmUBBQhQYNcnTe

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The moonlight was clear, and the room was quiet. The bed curtains gently swayed. He had just loosened his collar and closed his eyes when he suddenly heard two familiar knocks from behind the shelf: thud thud.isAJlhVbNWQqsCxhClgjOmJxJqJPVT

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Ning Rushen’s eyes snapped open, his heart skipping a beat:dbWRzhXLTqAdDAiXIugthPUYmbOltT

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…Li Wuting?AtNGJODvOtJKztXkxjTJqTYxeyXpFr

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Ever since the secret door was installed, his bed often hosted the emperor.vKESltXlLFxqWoyeKTEkcyEcwIAgHd

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Perhaps due to the gentlemanly manners ingrained in his bones, and to avoid running into others, Li Wuting always habitually knocked on the door before entering.segAcxVbWOjcrZKDYrFcTACsosGtep

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As if to say: I’m coming in?ZeWWALQrdqyCLFIlKKYMbfcmpahORt

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Ning Rushen immediately got up and flipped the hourglass on the shelf.ubKVWwueqDVheokJrVgpxlRxVWmZOU

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With a clunk, the shelf in front of him slowly opened, revealing the tall and straight figure behind it:cnxbZxhlNffmkdqhanvIhnLsnICMhh

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Li Wuting was dressed in his sleeping attire, with a black robe draped over his shoulders. His handsome features appeared even more profound under the cool moonlight.aYIWdrrjvxQxabHOpXCQbTalikLIhu

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Ning Rushen, slightly tipsy, felt his heart sway.UwtVZDNKTGcHtFFzZHpckeVwAeonQU

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Before he could move closer, the man in front of him stepped out, his long arm reaching out to wrap around Ning Rushen’s waist, lowering his head to kiss him—dzwzfMXQjUBdqCRrbDmOYmHEougHPo

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“Mmm… huff…” The scorching kiss carried a hint of urgency, more intense and deep than usual.cOsanAdEzrpsKosxamElZnTzbzcJam

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Ning Rushen closed his eyes, clinging to Li Wuting’s shoulders. His slightly open collar revealed his flushed collarbone, enticing the emperor to kiss down his neck. He tilted his head back with a soft moan, his waist going weak, whispering, “Your Majesty?”iAMgOXvaEOsMsufubPuMQobYiWnJqk

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Why did Li Wuting seem particularly alluring today?gfEAzTrzjQokIvSdXZGxgjijlQcDhx

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It felt so good…ssFEROnEEzRqNdDcLaYrlbKsdHDasS

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His heart pounded, and he asked as he thought, “What’s wrong?”zhHKnnEzFUIsEkVXzwoHqPlnGpXRzI

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Li Wuting closed his eyes, tightening his embrace and kissing Ning Rushen’s sensitive earlobe, “I missed you.”fTasfPPvdUeZyIZwwwTqAhZRYRSUqd

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But… but we just saw each other this afternoon.ygppJpHMQrzCDpUbLsySjSUdpInlPV

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Ning Rushen thought this, but still felt his heart go soft from the words. He could barely stand, pressing against the emperor’s ear in the warm haze, whispering, “…Let’s go to bed.”MErYBEMYfPRlUItxAWlAMiyZnRBtPX

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Li Wuting then picked him up, carrying him behind the curtains.YjFxWjEDHOjpGruAnhtOOJpSBlpzek

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The curtains swayed, and the kisses surged.pBYcCwIFjdjonDpYMzCedLuzmuOQHw

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The bed sheets were ruffled, a corner hanging off the edge, and their clothes piled on the floor.VbJVXAOhgCylNRcvdbAGqYMIdhPOTU

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Ning Rushen was biting his finger to suppress a moan when he suddenly heard a low, affectionate whisper by his ear, “Is Er Kang… also staying at your residence?”XTdKDWykcJxhDSSsoYhcQVtcmKgmHe

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His mind cleared a bit, and he looked up at the emperor with wet eyes. In the dim light, the other’s expression was unclear, “What?”YniNLKwZhNLeGGKpHEsaiDgzPiBEnh

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At a time like this, why bring up “Er Kang”…zCkqsoYOIMSjGlIMpsaBtFdcoNFjPf

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A warm palm brushed against his cheek. After a moment of silence, the emperor kissed him again, “How close are you with your hometown friend?”hHvKuIxUVNxdwBJXbCRfuGAjzPRODF

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“How close is ‘living together’?”HOafsGLdbOaRWzlfEwfYwIMzaaDjVs

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Ning Rushen’s heart skipped a beat! He suddenly understood:uutQjQaceOCbBTLTnkebAnVObQqxqW

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Was Li Wuting secretly concerned about Sun Shaoyong?QUiKaHXfEsDzeHZKlsFENSBNvJyxbj

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His heart raced faster, and the emperor’s possessive and affectionate emotions became even clearer at this moment…RGLaNPbhOcFiClTNENttZhesaRCeNK

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But how did Li Wuting know they lived together?jhFDcNiZKtOmpbFiQwQhwnGqTJZMJH

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The question flashed through his mind, but Ning Rushen set it aside for now, pulling the jealous emperor down to kiss him, “It’s a different kind of closeness… from Your Majesty.”ZxAeANlYmVTiyrzeIMmbzyeKkyNJfg

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A throat bobbed on the flushed neck.DyyrIBLCgLipyIwGgtXVtoKhyEzRNW

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Li Wuting’s breathing was heavy, “How different?”szlxMRrLZEdKFIIXEKHbVpoNOwwvVC

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Ning Rushen, with red ears, licked his lips, “Your Majesty and I are ‘this’ close, and with others—”kLVgBptqSwYAGXKhEvyfazTmSXELdl

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He paused, explaining, “We were from the same academy, four of us shared a dormitory. Each had our own bed, and we were all good brothers living together.”SVhoFYvvMTEQKyEyuQztwZpIpjbvEF

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Their bodies pressed together, and the heartbeat was rapid and heavy.IyYgVocnAPoTjQUgjdtrwDvYIlURfb

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Li Wuting seemed to exhale in relief, stroking his earlobe and cheek, “Hmm, I understand.” The academies in Da Cheng also had dormitories, so it wasn’t hard to comprehend.JgiqjvtTxhXrUAsanByErcADCVCMAl

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After stroking twice, he said the same words Ning Rushen had said earlier, “I’m not jealous, just concerned.”uupHQyzTMMnqjchAMqxZRkLCDvtMkC

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The day of the coronation ceremony was their first meeting.lUdCetFCTQWQyxyyOqWXxxESXiKbHl

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He hadn’t yet participated in Ning Rushen’s past life.HCcysCQjagQMEgOdlqaoJkvybbVkdf

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Who had Ning Rushen met? What had he experienced? Was there anyone… who held the most important place in his heart?gISxXQDoVRWrNTnIhGNmgpmsHPcOiD

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Li Wuting’s heart surged, holding the person in his arms. The words he was accustomed to keeping buried finally broke free, expressing them all:GnCSCncBXRMLiKmOGjucNLluIUjDtF

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“…Do you like me the most?”FQHIIzutWpkwknhHrgrgXAtPnOKxQt

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Ning Rushen’s breathing quickened, his legs going weak from the question, “Yes… Your Majesty is the only one.”cjUUxutechUMowdDuJIhDuBtZpDyBU

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Li Wuting’s hand trembled, and he kissed him—pmsZWmvOpvDrIwZxaBzoVQDDprCcYF

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Smooth and delightful, passionate and intoxicating. A whisper escaped their lips, “You too.”eYyoFeFCLebZbnKmuPJzpwCgjjtCHJ

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The indulgent and forgetful kiss lasted for an unknown amount of time.PwAHjpAkPVaTGbOqntYVKEpitttTAv

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At the height of passion, the man before him suddenly paused.zisTlzrJVpQkPChBskoeHzfiWJDows

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Ning Rushen groggily opened his eyes, but before he could ask “what’s wrong,” he saw Li Wuting pull out a bright yellow sash from under his pillow.GJEtKeSaWvVoQqubcjMXvWKNcrynuu

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The half-leaning figure froze.qgfuoonmgRLkjBWAZZPupHxCATzApx

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“…”GawSIpvMQfrVwDBSXmVjYfsWVPkEXI

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“…”ZFaNgtPuIcLhJNIHGrSGEVTDKiLYAJ

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Ning Rushen instantly sobered up: !rPtXWXLOpsKlVXuSiKCRSbVblDXKci

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Damn it, he forgot the sash he casually stuffed into the bed seam again!bidkLcILBiDNRZdoliQMsnPswBlGGs

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In the ambiguous and dimly lit bed, no one spoke.JRwlHVIcScWQWNLZoSiMWuPzRuXCBU

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It seemed like a gaze from above fell on him, the end of the sash resting against his collarbone, cool and smooth.bdOzxWwbGgYoEZyCsHWxcoPbtvDDTg

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Ning Rushen’s heart pounded.TvYgVjITSDVYVbYPDUktwQtsvIfKTZ

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He had a few drinks tonight, slightly tipsy, and suddenly felt bolder, casting aside his usual shyness.LxiSkxHmlnAIKBjSxfqmJlzwyTcOCz

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In the dim curtains, he met Li Wuting’s gaze, hooking the sash with his finger, “Do you want to… tie me up?”XGvJOWoWPbcuYGOymdnGjNfkkvLAeM

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The sash trembled, and Li Wuting seemed to be provoked by him.njuMGtxDKipwrxyVxtYLVMeLfGcdem

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After a while, he said hoarsely, “…Do you like this?”DZfufsoBnldjkjxSfItEgUIWuyEmfP

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Not… not that I like it, it’s just, “I want to.”TxoqaOhWbXiRWcDfcjSJXRJtirhqom

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The emperor then shed his gentlemanly demeanor, letting himself be swept away by the wave the minister brought, “Alright.”OtAKcIApLhkFYtdKWtNhiaTkUYujxO

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Ning Rushen, excited and nervous, swallowed, “Hmm.”ujfewKjpugkZNLeTddzPMOtXzdKJBH

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He had just shyly offered his hands when the man before him suddenly stepped back, followed by a cool sensation—he shivered in surprise, sitting up, “No, no, I meant my hands.”AwSqOYGRGxnOjxRGgLcqSxIYmRaSsH

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Li Wuting grasped his wrist, his thumb brushing against it, “I can’t tie your hands. They’re so thin, what if they get hurt?”mteFAIwNahycCovztVbCNqkZwNwYBC

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Ning Rushen widened his eyes: So you—FHZPnlssSMysBCvEKQoUJETeybtAGK

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He was about to say something, but Li Wuting had already leaned down to embrace him, whispering, “Besides… I want you to hold me.”JTpSbSdYQAKtumczAxkYplyEHoVSkc

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Ning Rushen’s heart swayed, and he agreed in a daze.AWNEZHHkFKRAxDyDJbpNxQvvgpYbXX

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The next morning.dmvoccXbpwdWfpCGXBUWvCWkydMuZI

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When Ning Rushen woke up, the curtains were lit by daylight, and he was still resting on Li Wuting’s imperial arm.XolEBrfXMGXjfJQwLBaBeakQBDkepp

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Li Wuting was already awake, half-leaning to look at him, though it was unclear how long he had been watching.vANvFNJdFwjXMuiYhmUXNZbyaqQOuJ

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Ning Rushen nuzzled him, “Your Majesty, aren’t you going back?”KIRIjWCGurpvulDkNjbiKGEXZrmtxE

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“Today is a rest day, no need for court.”orIBNWDbZlRCHsDQwpUhzHeMIlFMMJ

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“But what if the palace servants can’t find you…”YfTHStAdTYIkKBseRrmrLiqLBVJwaA

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“De Quan will handle it for me.”PfjPBIkpOBazOMpImOfAulaXvYGdBA

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Ning Rushen breathed a sigh of relief: De Quan, the ever-reliable…DSdWSxldiwzzbjovndjUqymBWktHOR

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Seeing it was getting late, he was about to get up and call for water when a vibrant voice suddenly came from outside the door:doohCNWSUScBTBiuGiyNQjFgyjRrzh

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“Rushen, are you awake?”AKjiuICIULJryWLqHicvITNXZFbRjW

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“Rushen, time to get up—”gqFCPBHiwmBUQTdDcGmLmDIxgfvuYJ

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Oh no! Ning Rushen’s heart tightened, quickly pulling the curtains shut.ZJviIlYJwrLDriMsvICewZiYUNOfcG

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He almost forgot about Sun Shaoyong, who was in charge of the daily wake-up call!SKdfnOVVwsxITKVkzUNyMcmPwMZOBS

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Roommates didn’t have many reservations, so after calling twice, Sun Shaoyong walked into the room from the outer hall. The curtains had a small gap, letting in a sliver of light—MQvytzqYCNnYolZAkKoccbirYUkZnr

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The bed was a mess, and he lay in the emperor’s embrace.qsZaRGuqdLNEavxBQJXnDVerFNkSIy

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Footsteps were getting closer in a few seconds.UubrWxNCghXVpcdYOrOYLBGwQLLagt

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Ning Rushen’s heart was about to leap out of his chest. He quickly glanced at Li Wuting, only to see the man’s expression completely calm.wfFTrgdszSiAORkznBgEwYgEtnkCuo

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Half-leaning on his arm, looking down at him with a smile.HjyxbTMNpblcPzcWmEvauhEhjafQsA

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Li Wuting… why so calm!UhjVVVAHxTuDHiJSHjEBYiPYKDThTm

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Just a few steps away, Sun Shaoyong’s voice called, “Rushen, the steward said you should be awake by now. Let’s have breakfast together.”WWzlhaPmmXkedLhNlEPUcpNfypstma

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Ning Rushen hurriedly tried to naturally send him away, “Just woke up. Go check if there are any steamed buns today. If not, have them steam some.”mlCLSUanYcjicpmqUJdEQSpECCfAMC

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Sun Shaoyong, unsuspecting, “Oh, okay!”XBLIrAWLUglPBdMyYumePXTcFrzCYe

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The footsteps outside the curtains gradually faded away.ojdvfZAQCCVxLSIMsjozVEqaHruVpE

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Ning Rushen let out a huge sigh of relief, then poked Li Wuting’s waist, “…Get up quickly!”hcLatcCXyokjWdDRlIvAXTINqPlSPN

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Li Wuting chuckled, leaning down to kiss his forehead, “Alright.”UAJoSoEbdkPoBMqcpLVuyLJccNitmm

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The two pulled open the curtains and got out of bed.VvdaFEPNdRhOlCWHrolJDKWpNZkPKa

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Ning Rushen got dressed and turned to see the bright yellow sash still tangled in the bedding, instantly feeling embarrassed. He was about to go take it when Li Wuting picked it up.IfNcyFEJzqxBnVRHZxNIloyIQnWtbe

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“…Your Majesty?”fJYFhgMvxILRatheCnrwzHTIWLMqYG

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Li Wuting seemed calm, if one ignored his slightly red ears, “I’ll take it back. I still need to wear it.”WZkRAqNDgSEIrKkQlBYwAoJgjQbmRx

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What is there to wear!gFaXLYvXuLfsXroUGwjvHmJIhQudJV

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Ning Rushen was at a loss for words.PKxKuACPHMPwoAXxbPvYfnxKJhXMPj

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Just thinking about how this sash had been tied around him… and would later be tied around the emperor’s waist, he felt his whole body heating up.FDQQhqaWGnWZWCeqBYsctuqcRFvGLp

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He quickly steadied himself, changing the subject:lEpzkNkcRPtuRnhDHiTALaqwbegHUR

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“Would you like to have breakfast together later?”CVLggwUZYisflmDiziSCjFsHkJzULf

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Li Wuting pursed his lips, nodding reservedly, “Alright.”jklfdmHJSpbheaMYeJipPubsOQYuUW

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The breakfast was set up in the front courtyard.MolFxRJPXilURqgweizpnMgXRxaDtA

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After washing up, the two walked through the residence. The servants, upon seeing the emperor, were startled and bowed:NiARMnAAwwPuzAhrAgrvoqZEOoASlP

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“Greetings, Your Majesty!”SRkeypKNsvvWakluTPIVwQKEtDNQEr

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Li Wuting waved his hand, seemingly satisfied.RijzmLTrpVxbvmGGdXGDyseZVlEYpN

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“The residence looks much more presentable than before.”pkfpzIHnviPNRgGYIIwzilxKTWBMlU

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Really? Ning Rushen also looked around:FXuZAroTPeGzSYYwldxoONAhGSylqv

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The pavilions were picturesque, the winding corridors surrounded the pond, indeed becoming more and more elegant and refined.CiugCVHfxzvrFQXvkEuDLQqmLHBPRV

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In a few words, they arrived at the front courtyard.hWRQVKljDQmcHyIYsZrXgXoBQLqjvD

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As they entered, they saw Sun Shaoyong waiting by the dining table, energetically doing morning exercises, jumping and panting:KoVhExFURcYJPwAGttksBEIvkYQtoJ

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“Every morning, embrace the sun!”NLryIlJgHjzMXcLMOUwfcZROqbDgnB

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“Full of positive energy! Heh, heh!”EubtdDNEvcfJgvciguPKyNqHKAEyRS

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Ning Rushen, “…”sIVvhfUOaNJHhqeCdXLZgSHNmCJCoH

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Li Wuting, “…”QwMlmAXmXjCfWBtLQDXHtWfmzdNzgb

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Ning Rushen gently called out, “Sun Shaoyong.”KvTDxDMjayBepKqCiTftxkGCpVEQlS

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The man twisted around in a stretch, facing the emperor at the door, and was immediately startled, “Your, Your Majesty!?”XhsayQUKLXtaNBrCnnxosZHPYzPAFH

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The servants also hurriedly knelt, “Greetings, Your Majesty!”NKcfMjXSYmdkUfFkiccUcJjiDSCQbm

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Li Wuting, “No need for formalities.”HPfhDalTRsrlShboVEjeNUIHXweJkA

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Yan Min stood up, surprised and glancing over: When did His Majesty arrive???siOtCYdMDBVGdaSqWSeOJjNMkGpAAN

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Shiyi timely added, “This morning, came through the back door.”gUzMszMKQFgljCOGuKwXlIVegJFMmB

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Everyone’s hearts settled, quickly adding bowls and chopsticks.eilTvkWtZODrwlPPchZSiciHkcbrxy

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Ning Rushen led Li Wuting to the table to sit down. Sun Shaoyong shot up and greeted, “Your Majesty, good morning!”dtsRDGjERiJryIJIXQNNNAeTZflKkO

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Ning Rushen, “…”oRvTdTjNFZzOqXcrqjQNnHtYxYLhGk

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Li Wuting turned to ask, “Is this how you greet each other? What should I say?”gGdlyxaPZBqPSoLqDNNqGiaAxUFVka

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Ning Rushen, “Say good morning.”oMgWqLNAsELcBVkeCxQZmnavjjFjeR

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Li Wuting then nodded slightly to Sun Shaoyong, “Good morning.”TTRzbPZpHegdbTdgqvEUPZCKFthpSD

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Sun Shaoyong nervously replied, “Good morning, good morning.”IuKhAiQZqxvirpngmqrxzYEmHpBadG

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This felt like a meeting between a bandit leader and the emperor.hnKMTKJOVBymZWCLapQQqFSGxJcksS

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Ning Rushen found it amusing, picking up his chopsticks to urge, “Alright, alright, let’s eat.”IDQxTThcPZOiljqlJjVKeRaiCFhZTh

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The servants were dismissed, leaving only Shiyi guarding the door.iXnmugfEdisUhrLWJipZQsWLXTWAqR

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Without others around, Ning Rushen relaxed and ate heartily.ySMkiJGIBkNtNZoPRMcItzhfKLpmBd

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The chef in the residence was one Li Wuting had transferred from his private restaurant, with excellent taste and reliability.iVCNwIbHGNHZykfJNiMmMELKafjJsl

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The table was set with steamed cakes, dumplings, and shrimp porridge.pdIgrbMBvwZjbfTBTbNsScqfcDRMPX

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Sun Shaoyong took a bite and nearly cried, “So, so fresh!” Is this heaven?EscfnNappmgJChGLbVBmuCnylpReLl

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Ning Rushen felt sympathetic, “Eat more.”ixbimhQTRdZqyuMIqhrqtvTbmRtTZT

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As he spoke, a bowl of porridge was pushed before him.lbJXQdCNVbjKIwjISrBsjafSekjzUR

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The hot porridge had been cooled a bit, filled with his favorite shrimp. Li Wuting said, “Eat, it’s not hot.”lUoUFymdVwGhfUMMCrDwaocTcKVcJm

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“Oh.” Ning Rushen took it, slurping—uuTCYgNFHrubkJJrpSrpNmmBXuSMcA

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As he drank the porridge, a dumpling was placed on his small plate, along with a bowl of tofu pudding. Beside it was a seasoning dish, and Li Wuting added some condiments according to his taste.TSJdipueXBDqXfVDXKqUKUYaiaRSAQ

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Across the table, Sun Shaoyong peeked from behind his bowl:vDBfDUFShBkOwJgFTWsSEOvGFFcniy

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Ah, it’s the salty flavor Rushen likes.tDSFjmXJvkXeyIdkpbVYLzDloAupKF

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He took another sip of porridge, continuing to observe the emperor’s attentive service.luPzPntganbDhwAqulthsAkHkwbkaN

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After finishing breakfast, Ning Rushen sprawled on the spot.nuRajfMYBgHQkqqjCuwZbGZmSzpzyC

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Although there was no court today, Li Wuting’s conspicuous presence in his residence still required waiting for the palace servants to pick him up.tiLveyLkcarLliNeiMevIMwpiVLAZw

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Now that it was just the three of them, should they chat about something?bsijxbrSOfgudKwJbgfgHhsvyhHVyu

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As he pondered, he suddenly heard a clear throat. Sun Shaoyong sat up straight, casually saying:XdYaFsAKCFswzKfjeyHNSaLtDEdAAM

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“Rushen, I feel a bit off my appetite. I’d like to drink that black plum soup you used to make for us in the dorm.”wtDSwLkSSzbpozaoIebihKumdCbGbS

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“Do you want it now?”JQwJKgZPhvUmnSdcARYGujcJwjxgFt

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“Yeah.” Sun Shaoyong earnestly, “Can’t wait a moment longer.”YkzsmaRZUJXhKdSQiAvlQQvGASClsx

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“…” Alright.nWaVAMsurRrZAJsNlzSUqBmRNYcIqt

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Ning Rushen glanced at him, then at Li Wuting: But what about Li Wuting? Just leave him here?cFMlRJoCCNTmooDKGCRwOfDyCxYHhE

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Wait, would it be alright for Sun Shaoyong and the emperor to be alone together?eQZNnzJZbOSnkZeppQDtDZKBOskYrY

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Noticing his hesitation, Li Wuting spoke up, “Go ahead. I’d like to try it too.”jaWOmKuXItCEgXoXhfRUdkqSwPTKAF

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Ning Rushen nodded, “Then wait for me.”ukCVPgArRWYuSMTJTbIehlVQeiXBXR

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He got up and left the courtyard.qnuutZOgZdHlyBHEMECMNOxzaokmjb

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As his figure disappeared outside the door, Sun Shaoyong’s heart raced, preparing himself, when the emperor spoke:umuiZelQzHruoDXcYwftnodzqNtfQz

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“You and Rushen used to share a dormitory?”CPpxQATxsbVUhmQRtEyMgAoOmlCPjD

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“Yes.” Sun Shaoyong looked up. Last night, while drinking and eating, Ning Rushen had told him: The emperor already knew about their “hometown.”aGIcXkiRFRFoTQyaHcoenQWGTAeBcr

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Li Wuting nodded, “Thank you for taking care of him.”ZvjTbpasMSnPRoEpEdkyZcEDPPSeYy

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Sun Shaoyong hurriedly waved his hand, “No, no…”CzgRRnCSdjXWrzzaNWddsZPRHNBBuL

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Considering the emperor’s attitude, he steeled himself and boldly said, “Your, Your Majesty.”qHjJBgujUzLqPUgWFlFRYHDJkyiSiS

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Li Wuting looked at him.RtqbrylINFdGrdUdocndXnnNGbaoKG

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Sun Shaoyong took a deep breath, “In our hometown, the customs are different. We believe in ‘one person for a lifetime,’ and we are unwavering in our feelings.”XlIpNujgPOMmLQKjDfkttxfDUvJaTM

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He said it all in one breath, nervous and sweating.tyPtYAjPqYcCpgdysBQnJqaqgkwWKp

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At that moment, the cool and dignified emperor suddenly smiled, like a gentle spring breeze:DGGJlSIkBgiqTHwcmWKVwdQeNwQGiB

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“I am the same.”PLuJPOxmFbSabvYrxjqiMpbZRXwVWL

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Not that Da Cheng is the same, but “I am the same.”LRhODIYwbYlHNcEOAyGpzsTTijwulk

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Sun Shaoyong was stunned for a while, then exhaled, nodding solemnly to the emperor before him.wHRJQopwaJHyfYXnSEduKtcPDbxevz

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When Ning Rushen returned with the black plum soup, he saw Li Wuting and Sun Shaoyong still sitting at the table.NiGOKmbotGrIhUXDoiJgGXbqwOvKoe

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He handed the soup over, “Were you two chatting?”bLeNAorvoDAKLgxGAVgufjPZhKSxHu

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Was Sun Shaoyong so nervous he didn’t say a word?efOxqAbldFzEGrFdDxIZrbGwGfCaKR

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“We’ve chatted.” Sun Shaoyong looked calm and composed, even patting his shoulder like an elder, “Not bad.”KoVvsUmYVpYhaBBqyqdJltetLGYDYw

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Ning Rushen: ?kQjSVyJGqVlrSTezgVYCJyVKeQOdfc

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What’s with the “not bad”?joyDXKLBcifAPBfKHBoarraQcoFVHL

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He turned to ask Li Wuting, “What’s with him?”LTCftuzyxYOGevKFNfoLQGJXlNZNLS

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Li Wuting chuckled lightly, “Nothing, just had a casual chat.”ByeRvfJMAQHegSXKERtbQqYBOxgqLZ

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A casual chat turned him into a fatherly figure? Ning Rushen was skeptical, “What did you talk about?”anQwOCYVxkBEJwTrpIHbiSSalMpSFU

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Li Wuting, “About your hometown.”gPirlrPsoekZmzxlVlUmZFrMGsSDdp

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“Oh!” Ning Rushen was suddenly happy, “Your Majesty is interested? I’ll tell you more about it later.”oMqtbXmcYbGjYNxklkxSrWtFAwzHFV

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Li Wuting took a sip of the refreshing black plum soup, “Alright.”njGDnjJPiGREyHxcdaiiiIOeDeEELh

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He didn’t know what the two had talked about.iHzXlGPiTkFmCsWlkEmpTSxLijzUua

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Later, when Li Wuting came to the residence again, they had meals together, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious—yDksTzXKpFKyLnkmuxvjMTibCAtgye

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Li Wuting no longer minded his “dormitory” brother.kdTIQcrhofZekxczQArgOLgprydlgp

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Sun Shaoyong also seemed to relax, accepting that his “boyfriend” was the emperor.HHEYanTScOZTeXPgHqrPEtVzjgShwr

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Ning Rushen’s days were blissful.wOXjLuCcOvfiGSjZbgueiCzgPdHZwB

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A few days later, the pacification was officially carried out.ccIJpEOLrsFzioOftlNBBgjuXsblkj

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The bandits who had been entrenched in Yaojin for years surrendered to the court, all coming down the mountain to settle and farm.VRahAMmxmjsttTFCIHdKaQMeQKjicT

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In the court, De Quan read the imperial edict in a soft voice:mAlqSQdpKXxcVOMczUzrTAKRmBJKPB

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“Grand Scholar Ning Chen of the Grand Secretariat, for his meritorious service in pacifying Yaojin and protecting the peace of the people, is hereby commended and rewarded… So decreed!”xhUrEzuqYLlkemxASiBhREXpNOYuAC

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After the words fell, all eyes turned to Ning Rushen!ezXhvwGkElSSxGsPmzbnkYyBKuggYx

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Whispers of admiration filled the hall:kFQAnAUHkEGNaQmxLXaQAlHDXmslpG

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“Truly, Lord Ning.”hiCqkJQEIZxSmiuzArDsaDWhgmRVyA

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“First, the Northern Di prince, now the bandit leader.”CcJyPublTjCBiZiryqfWzxuwCAaSBt

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“No wonder he serves at the imperial court… such skill!”pdEVLDlFezVQIZYiKDPazEzIZvqPsK

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The praises reached his ears.yApyXFeNtamyFWxwQEzPGeYpZBxZxT

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Ning Rushen, stepping forward to receive the edict, felt his hand tremble slightly: These civil officials! What are they randomly imagining?mFlQCoPtbOcmceEJloPMmCvWMYXONk

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He took a deep breath, preparing to step back.kMUMFwyKMLIPUElttTITvfcMjzlkCN

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As his gaze shifted, he saw a face turning towards him from the side. Geng Yan, grinning and patting his arm: Ho!rcwIzreOOyIdLYcYsRGAggEfqGWbAH

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Ning Rushen, “…”ygyUAcwfxUfXAOrCnavmtWUnibLyAK

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The condition hasn’t improved at all.qphzYmSlaUXzxHwUFoHFmkuJslGvOR

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But regardless of the process, the successful pacification was a great achievement, and the court’s rewards soon arrived at his residence.oYIvFpegqyBxeekOCbYMNGYllmSlth

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Along with the emperor himself.EabWOZLZVjoVRUCaEsJyWjSZpEvMJN

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Ning Rushen looked at Li Wuting, who had personally come to deliver the rewards: ?bHOaayGySJtaHcLcDCWawnTzLtkIrm

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Li Wuting had De Quan take the rewards away, then skillfully sat at the stone table in the courtyard. He reached out to pull Ning Rushen over, looking up to pinch his fingers:CSUPmoqaNXQeUkALfWPysiDOUJkvpy

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“How did you make that black plum soup last time?”dtsRhbhyWvWexLVjfjhfAATBmwtmLH

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“Your Majesty came for the black plum soup?”pYjFcCZFYxONvUNpYcIqanselesTjs

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“No.” Li Wuting’s gaze was warm, looking at him, he pursed his lips and softly said, “You know what I want.”YNzSRxXnZmKpltBIeYQBTYiuGlTIIZ

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Ning Rushen’s ears turned red, feeling a bit overwhelmed:tJACIBXbzNezJGLLRAiokDLDnZukqH

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No one was as straightforward yet reserved as Li Wuting…HbUgesOSVGHBDrDxBIgyLtpQbXYxXB

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But he was also pleased, turning to call Xing Lan to bring a small stove, directly setting it up by the table to cook the black plum soup.QPAxbnAmEKWPIossLTpZpJrqGWsxhK

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The refreshing and sweet soup steamed with white smoke, bubbling.fiiBYopNPemSaNOCaUClfkeMLBZsMi

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On the table was also a box of pastries Li Wuting had brought.PQRgbtPhRKIrKYIxgRgBmpTIwceQsJ

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Ning Rushen opened the food box, ready to dig in, when he caught a glimpse of someone stealthily peeking around the corner of the courtyard entrance—zmzxBOHekyQneCBdLewnlYKcyClRRJ

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Sun Shaoyong was staring intently, swallowing his drool.FOxwGODPoNAxncqpFttxDtzAhnTyAw

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“…” Ning Rushen paused, “What are you doing? Come in.”nyngotbcOPXmaAOdEhfhiKTdNoIKlE

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Sun Shaoyong hesitated, “It’s your two-person world. Wouldn’t it be awkward for me to join?”imRLwWMoNagXGugHzduJwBuqcxJEDG

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Ning Rushen: But your drool is practically dripping.aPbUbtOPJUukmFjWmaCVXAzZJMzCGr

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He didn’t mind, though, and glanced at Li Wuting.VbvPZEucJxcKwbOWyhJMbLVLkzXggD

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Li Wuting smiled slightly, “Let him join us. You’d be happier with a friend around, wouldn’t you?”qOvNZpGXkoowsLDAOtmuuzkKIiTdIJ

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Ning Rushen was instantly moved and bowed, “Your Majesty!”LAwykEoGFMzsKAVFcfCAfjQZBSIEfK

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Sun Shaoyong, upon receiving the invitation, eagerly sat down next to Ning Rushen, basking in the reflected glory of the imperial meal.WfKWyZlJfsQpgEFQCQAIIXVKatuiQk

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The afternoon tea was enjoyed in a harmonious atmosphere.NWCIvuJAsSUqvCPCUaTISxzVOspXZb

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Ning Rushen had his boyfriend on one side, his close friend on the other, and a table full of his favorite pastries and sweets in front of him. He felt like he had reached the pinnacle of life.lclsfOUKKsgUVlDVpwUesgoXJhVvIA

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He was lazily enjoying the afternoon, wrapped in a soft blanket.EvUEGFTCPbeXNdEtMHNXKUoOoTRAVv

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Suddenly, a faint “clatter” sound came from the top of the wall.uvzZiUBSworGfDsrLfNPqHaovsvIsz

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On the sturdy new wall, a figure abruptly appeared.twtOgUiVcGlLuSZepotNjAHgHoDyhR

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Geng Yan, with a mix of familiarity and awkwardness, climbed up using both hands and feet, and excitedly called out:HgngRosmvCHlwAWtbJZsGGsJiPsckX

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“Ning Rushen! I heard you captured the bandit leader again—”tQmCGZCMVFPcPWEKhFNxrHfXrwpBPC

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He turned his head, and his words abruptly stopped.uqaRZlwYPyZHwYKJVkldkBhRvSeIDx

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By the stone table in the courtyard, the cold and majestic Your Majesty and the tall and imposing bandit leader were both looking at him. Ning Rushen, like a salted fish in the middle, was peacefully enjoying the moment, blinking his eyes.sEdRZOwhazfaICJDvtASHYkEPSNoEt

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Geng Yan: ?ELWvlPQajVwGiDjcfbLbwHVyphPmax

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