This official is so weak

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Chapter 33

Ning Rushen’s fallen inner garment had been adjusted, covering that frost-white area, and his crimson outer robe was tightly secured.WpMsycRoNiVGsXyowRVOFdCWmCQEyH

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Li Wuting scooped him up by the waist and placed him on the nearby low couch. “Open the window, summon the imperial physician.”wQwhZMUJQrEcjQjRiArvbBwIcPPoya

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As Ning Rushen was placed on the couch, he seemed to stir. He groaned uncomfortably and reached out, grabbing Li Wuting’s belt.IPxsAGAUSpAHWMRZgIehlTIAGwlJWw

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He looked at those weak fingers, tried to pry them off twice without success, and had to sit sideways on the couch, allowing Ning Rushen to lean weakly against him.aHZwZSIDIOlpHKgOSSywWKYcwwyRSG

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Then came Li Yingtang, who had heard the news: “What happened to Lord Ning——”NFdNpRbNVtskcLigraPMPAuXaPiLQX

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Li Wuting glanced at him, frowning, “Lower your voice.”YNoEPzxeFGoNvREbwrPPJXbGPVNrLV

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“Your Majesty.” The imperial physician took two steps forward and saw Ning Rushen almost entirely leaning into the emperor’s arms. He immediately took over, “Let this humble servant handle it…”JQjBwalKzlqHlAibbotIMzcJtYZLfB

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“No need,” Li Wuting said flatly, “Diagnose like this.”havXHNvGJUDdvRTRKewcWAilZxNjxm

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After a moment, the physician finished taking the pulse, “Allow this humble servant to administer an acupuncture.”AjaRqySxXbSskoIJvwRTemJXiwtmAQ

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Ning Rushen was in a daze, falling into a stupor.mozfpQsfmMmlwzHuWyZerXYRuLdkxQ

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He felt like he was lying in a comfortable nest and couldn’t help but nuzzle with his head.nbsCkdWYRZoLgwaSkjPrpbImFzJUXT

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Just as he was nuzzling, there was a slight tremor below.MybrUGkuGHTJBdLAxwIbwjQZllktAt

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Immediately after, he was firmly restrained, “Administer the acupuncture.”LazJZKIwqBkXCEwFUTvXfqtsHRxeDm

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The next moment, a sharp pain came from his hand! Ning Rushen shuddered violently, “Mm…”IQvebdaNWtICxTKdaVtOjTSnFRfzhW

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His consciousness was pulled back a bit, and he vaguely heard fragmented voices beside him.QcdDUwDxeGAIaELryvJOaJrfNdwYaB

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A steady, cold voice sounded above, “How is he?”LlGRleQFchRkzeOBzrNpuIwSMwQHDC

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Another voice, cautious, “Lord Ning… took medicine. Hundred folds incense… conflict, causing mild dizziness. But the lord is more sensitive, so…”qGVZxjqRUyhMhvuECoOBMIWHvGNFvp

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“More sensitive?”NCDVUaFpRFnBuPzLMJfNIJuhYZAjpB

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“Yes… it’s not a physical issue… perhaps a psychological influence.”KNoywlTOZRIYzYoDqMpORQYvQhHnFp

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The conversation in the mist ended.coVziPPPvLejACDWBqlYFUjLIQtrbz

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The physician said he needed to administer more acupuncture. Li Wuting paused, then raised his eyes, “De Quan stays, everyone else out.”OVibNUBwVxjAtiVwvEQcphUFNEIAZE

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“——Including you, elder brother.”IDhIUvMGlVpOmgpsFYJCKWqQsZBxvc

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Li Yingtang, “…”GDGCFEAWQNgNfEkVfZjqWebtyYZbvt

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The people in the hall scattered with a clatter.xNGnDJlSxvcmuutxXjIlkUoNjBzoQA

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Ning Rushen felt a cold wind blowing in, followed by a hand stripping his clothes. He shivered from the cold and instinctively moaned softly, burrowing into the nearby heat source, “Mm…”VyFvlUTwSATCxLjqBXoXJwsiUnHXCf

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His hair fell down, wrapping around a firm arm.TGABppGOHAUSOyFMIMsCWTxHFcWWZo

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The hand pressed him again, “Stop squirming, do you want the needle to go wrong?”ATUlebQffYIZYSrMDnVXOOHRkRyMMi

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Ning Rushen whimpered in his throat.nLdNihmoyqpdkbrYZlLgNBXEChKMhv

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A series of fine pricking sensations quickly followed.odersBQlnTRUkEYnuwteiFBheCJdYW

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As the silver needles fell, his body alternated between hot and cold. Sometimes he turned his head to avoid the heat source in front of him, other times he pressed his face against it, nuzzling.EVYMUFzEYRsMIBkOCAxbIXKRpvxQlZ

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Then he was grabbed by the back of the neck.hjQvytymYGUdvhSsNewFgHeSWlfNDH

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A rough thumb pressed against the tender flesh of his neck.VEVxOQLrbLvhSduHXVVbPVfhdbwKLd

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“Mm…” Ning Rushen trembled, finally calming down.USwTkXUAsRQNqjdbGtSTeKiEKYCxHa

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In the side hall, Ning Rushen quieted down.ehYmKTAXsXNYkzVUMkKSityXfIMOjf

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The physician, however, was sweating profusely, not daring to glance around recklessly.dtFDoauYqEpekAHhWinqTtrNlIehdw

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In front of the low couch, the emperor’s always neat dragon robe was now disheveled, and his once tightly tied belt was now loosened.QuqNeeeyHpuLfBpamMRlYCgJjjOjSZ

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The person in his arms was unconscious, with scattered black hair spread across the emperor’s knee. His slender neck was completely covered by a powerful hand, leading down to a trembling snow-white shoulder and back.LhlZjOigALIQbtIhXNdqsRvcLJNXWx

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The crimson outer robe had fallen to his waist, the sleeve cuffs wrapped around his arm, piled on the bright yellow knee.ByGLiiJyqUjGgoAYoIWTIegzMZHMaf

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The physician, sweating, finished the acupuncture, bowed, and reported, “Your Majesty, we must wait about half an hour before removing the needles.”YvgLwpxxbvaNRPrYvSbgawacSxvvng

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“I understand.”cHsvfnNurFRXrDiPEweLkqInvZFnSJ

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Li Wuting averted his gaze, his scorching palm motionless on the waist.EdcwHXbHmTSJFYCnHqcAPcdwuzNNmU

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When Ning Rushen opened his eyes from the dizziness, he found himself lying flat on the low couch.RXKfZVhtGSfIncvESWcjORODbEXvVO

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In his sight was Li Wuting’s cold, handsome face.yeRnTFNpgQvlkwDwuMvxUfswrYzqmN

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A lingering faint fragrance seemed to hover at his nose, and he mumbled incoherently, “Your Majesty, am I turning into a butterfly to fly away?”GzAHnZqiEghEBHNKkJPhiiWJwsXffd

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“……What nonsense are you saying?”vpVsIGQPGPRwRTDbinoNCNihItJubv

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“But I feel so light.”lfJnkRLreZfbHsuEcLyUtBAqaQnXqY

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Li Wuting turned his head and ordered, “Administer two more needles.”zSHsUOzfRzTeheIreRXGVLWnJOkyko

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Ning Rushen shivered and instantly woke up, “Ah, I think I’m back now.”IKyhZfUjTubbJxjbLRDMtvQeDfcuzv

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Li Wuting chuckled softly, “Heh.”RLaCIqNRteHjHxCyLqwXRcJcyDjgQx

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Seeing him awake, the physician retreated.sxNCVXrOSDpazFddjCpMsPdQGFtOMX

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Ning Rushen propped himself up and noticed his clothes were neatly arranged. He touched his collar: it was probably some young attendant who dressed him while he was unconscious.GuJBSVdDizfbVRZOCloLpeSjYDsgvg

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It was quite tight.QWwhraHuUSrrGVoWvddTIyRvunClrW

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A voice suddenly came from the front, “What’s wrong?”ImwDvDoApDTaIwfHGSsERVbkGBOGWh

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“Nothing…” Ning Rushen regained his composure and asked, “Your Majesty, what happened to me?”DGxVmYPdgdoGzlHsGvyhbwNPAZfFwN

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Li Wuting said, “There was an ingredient in your medicinal treatment that conflicted with the incense.”OsWxPasMxtcpLmTChktEVrvfZuAUPb

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Ning Rushen opened his mouth.VBlInMWJpIYEObCCbdbcstqwXvykZC

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After a moment, he pretended to be upset, “Ah! I knew I shouldn’t have taken that medicine.”fWoaoyurtUMzXNmvCAHqKgmozBLhwb

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Li Wuting met his gaze, closing his mouth skillfully, “You shouldn’t have, so I had the physician prescribe new medicine for you.”TFRowBqQVDTdTJGdmGZhpOZiAdVjXe

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Ning Rushen’s lips trembled:…GgaIJEOrLoFZbzuPADJBdQaIAOAVZB

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Then tears welled up a bit, “You are truly too kind.”nBBiNIaLiqVcxjuqLuDbvGdDEKZZko

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Li Wuting accepted the compliment with a smile, “Heh…”lHMjpzRWIMXLktjHNnhRKwoGnJIhDl

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At this moment, Ning Rushen’s face was still somewhat pale, with tear-filled eyes and a sickly flush at the corners.krxkyoekSYigTqcaxTOVfjDZkBhBEW

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He looked oddly pitiful.OGksCMZwseXZZbyfYnwZMHSYSIhWsB

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Li Wuting’s gaze lingered for two seconds, “Alright, get some rest.”VUfKBosiABYTtNRHEeYInMfxnmfSym

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After saying that, he turned and left the hall.ewnvcMHureyAPrvqwNujfvfjZZhwST

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Outside the hall door, Li Wuting said calmly, “That type of incense will no longer be used in the palace.”QbNLviIDcLsqkHLYorBNYWPEOdqRpk

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De Quan understood and bowed, “Yes, Your Majesty.”fSQxVFUHJZlpvmtdlaTyRfdVQzPfMH

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Li Yingtang was still waiting outside, “How is Lord Ning? Can I go in and see him now? I won’t see anything inappropriate, right?”iNssrgwgDEQDJOnDtjlJbgJsqZyxJT

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Li Wuting glanced at him, “What do you think is inappropriate to see?”WtBISKxgsjzYpzfJJywuGPYYNgMPxH

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Li Yingtang quickly slipped away, “Nothing, nothing.”faFcSJGlpQsaorvRKgIaCcwaddLujy

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Inside the hall, Ning Rushen was leaning on the couch, lost in thought.uAsEPyKarERwByFqrDRjMsEdXGKvVV

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He felt desolate: those needles from the physician were so ruthless, could the prescribed medicine be anything but bitter?TyfXvsCyBYdWGTDKkNnHFidzRqlLOG

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While he was wallowing in self-pity, Prince Xuan slipped in, “Lord Ning, how are you feeling?”eJYtjIFeEdsXATsBwfNkpHiPrdneQd

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Ning Rushen weakly said, “I feel completely drained.”qFqBgAwtxicflrPNhDmqyXWtkLZsVM

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“Oh no!” Li Yingtang was immediately distressed, “You must take good care of yourself, otherwise, how can your body withstand such—”pjiriwDXccCziIpEHYgRJuqJLqGtoa

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Ning Rushen snapped out of it, “Withstand what?”qlBupwODqCZFNtfpwOuMRDhsJwVjum

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Li Yingtang hesitated, “…Day and night toil.”qJCpsoEVRCLpPYNHioHBDivIFryAnz

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Ning Rushen reassured, “You worry too much, Your Highness.”aXaUEBAodcWoFvIjObBwMqIgIQsJDu

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When had he ever toiled?SeWkUsTIUDIkefYnzlQYrLKoFUYlPC

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Li Yingtang, “…”BEsdJGqpFIHATmNHTgHTgUhaDzaggp

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The two exchanged glances for a moment, then tacitly changed the subject.UqzEfjzInfLjMWdebGvCrRRbVwhbOr

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Ning Rushen said, “Speaking of which, the physician’s skills are indeed remarkable. To deduce the cause of my poisoning from the incense.”OSAEddQdCXdFfjXlyFPuwCWgJeFkcF

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“Oh, that.” Li Yingtang recalled, “When I followed the physician in, the incense burner was already extinguished, it should have been the emperor who put it out.”mEahycaIdxAqXNpcAfvQkHnWqFdBMh

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Ning Rushen: ?XXdMxJBNKLqvzYLIemPvWwXoXKnTgS

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“How did the emperor know it was the incense?”czOxJlOLFpmCFWzQTdwNhehGtMFuvO

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Li Yingtang lowered his gaze and smiled wryly, “How do you think the emperor navigated the struggle for the throne to get to where he is now… He can sense any potential danger more keenly than anyone.”soTkvkyZaYSIMNJoOowsYWsdGXbyAk

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Ning Rushen’s heart skipped a beat, suddenly recalling what Jing Yu said:qNClTlFlfQbWAcdLtwEczhUblAKVhB

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In the past, elder brother was in a difficult position. He had to protect me, second brother, and Noble Consort Shu, while also guarding against those around him.omotMzBCEEuolGOmyLWRjifIOoMQIT

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He muttered a couple of acknowledgments.YyddVESWSGitiOHoDelfUzoLJcTrmp

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As soon as he finished, a wave of nausea surged up. Ning Rushen leaned over the side of the couch, “Er——”qzRkHmvbKwuMdGARbFFDtIxKUHnYCr

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Li Yingtang, “…”OZtjqCZdcCFqQdYLlNHNrPkuIXEIgr

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He timely excused himself, “Alright, you rest.”QpCgVOJMIDtlnCMDLQMcqryLIbIvHP

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Before leaving, he suddenly paused and turned back to Ning Rushen, “Oh right, from the time you were found until you woke up, it was the emperor who took care of you.”ZoFIGgHESdRVSFMHjjRZpGAFnFwZBM

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“Never left it to anyone else.”rpkxpOYzJDgpInsdNJLawDRNcKFtHI

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……Is it Your Majesty? Ning Rushen wanted to think it over, but his dizzy mind couldn’t handle it.oiwqXKpIdfhGFyGBAUfQrtkmPYdUtJ

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As soon as King Xuan left the hall, Ning Rushen fell asleep.WsKWVYFwfdiimOJjPrIgLcqBOzkgHv

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He slept for about half an hour.tviWoMJlidgFlXHVlbHZuGHCaiyqLu

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When Ning Rushen woke up, he rubbed his head and prepared to resign from Li Wuting.ALbDrnpgocWieDmfRlxtqlAqEPSAxT

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As he stepped out of the hall, he saw Xiao Rongzi waiting outside.wdroCYdiqdkVNspHlzcRPcNMAOPBFA

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Xiao Rongzi smiled, “Master Ning, His Majesty is discussing matters with King Xuan. He said when you wake up, there’s no need to resign, and I should escort you out of the palace.”DqchJMICGTLIXssDbVQiUFMyCffXQM

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Ning Rushen thanked him and followed him out.VRlUTHBHLnQpCgnTpITTXHpbEdDxsF

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Back at his residence, the medicine prescribed by the Imperial Hospital had already been delivered, with large packages piled up in the yard.nCRjogGaljuIRjKqygjgGYAWyPbfXj

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Ning Rushen’s steps faltered slightly as he entered.KkdMlWoWlPaZPxOERqOkNzjySFEFpa

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Yuan Liu was shocked, “Sir, where have you been!”eGGLCvVzErvCxrjTNNypaVbCVvbkQg

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Xing Lan babbled on, “Oh my, so much medicine, it’s enough to soak you in it.”gWuzBxrqobBSlVaecqbNBwDqjxlMLn

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Ning Rushen:……iCSfDHWwsSRyHBbxiERTBLkJktuAyu

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What, is he an Oreo?aFNykqnseEuORcKZFMsYmiyhpoHxdf

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He replied separately, “In the palace. It’s unnecessary.”PzZupwYMfTpmYODXxrNcJGQStBgbLs

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The two were still asking questions with worried expressions. On the side, Shiyi, who was always observant, began to read the situation and subtly moved.UwtoqvHtHnnuYjGsfbHPbCPagNgEWM

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Ning Rushen waved them off, “It’s nothing, I’m going to sleep.”vYyyFrJcvRwXtwMgBYGIUfQgqpkOEd

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He went into his room and closed the door.UjzOcbuBwziuiPbyUzgFVtmfIMiwzc

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Standing by the bed, he started to take off his outer clothes.TFVqvdLYqoUbVfxHtDsJnjCNLJmdkt

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As his fingers touched his collar, Ning Rushen suddenly remembered what King Xuan had said before leaving: It has always been His Majesty taking care of you, never letting anyone else do it.kGsLUccCqNgsayvlPCXPAXhVMezoYu

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“……”ZJTzJriQPobBbAUTDjOmDaeZviodor

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In the dim light by the bed, he realized it.nFrRFgFsGQnvKrfLlZeKywFFRDiYBc

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So, when he was lying disheveled by the bed, was it Li Wuting who helped him dress?muYALHjSGsHBoLoIxnpAWBKBSRmdzV

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The thought made Ning Rushen’s back inexplicably warm.gRqDpfsUdFyRxamkkwwjQCXkthGiTt

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He undressed with a rustling sound, pondering: Given Li Wuting’s nature, he probably wouldn’t let him hang on the bed like a rag doll, helping him dress would be reasonable.cqDfXGyoIIixhdvuTIGDecLHfQOITF

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He laid his finely made new clothes on the spring stool.AtiZdzrTPRuyFrzydIWxPTZnAkPwCc

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He paused, suddenly remembering that he had left his official robe in the palace.WrkcvDZCOViBEnkyzxPqnQucvoQpfJ

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Luckily, there were replacements at home.tHqXsemWuitLnagTWVTTRxiboDfmSk

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As for the one in the palace, De Quan would probably take care of it.XBQkPBGSMgHSTDASUGpWVpVwYviLcR

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After a night of rest.mWzgqrNnNdjhkBmJerkTEoRdLurrXY

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The next morning, Ning Rushen was woken up to attend court.ZuGdTTXiBEchdNgdRtkMyqGDFUrDGY

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He wasn’t seriously ill in the first place.bPaBPEyZhxRMQVuayVXjPQlgWtdTWA

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The sick leave system in Dacheng was relatively strict, and it was rare to see someone like him who was in and out of court frequently.wJjSvJcFjMjMCzCIgQgXSGNnsfquuM

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Ning Rushen comforted himself: Who else is as dazzling as a star?xJlRYjXfAjbNJYrwgahNYZcroTKkbA

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When he arrived at court, King Xuan was indeed absent.CtvBtJzuCaDdySYITYXUtwJYuXZmDT

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He must have been on his way back to Jiangnan.suaBNqNBuXUfNqDRZPwXTjqCGtZHUr

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Ning Rushen sighed: He didn’t stay for King Xuan’s favorite moment at noon.paBNMuCTuuRELElYikqbRrJonukcMV

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But his sigh didn’t last long. In court, new regulations on aristocratic business recruitment were issued swiftly—XPUyHJPHnnGFNqIgEcBmRQuWNgZJtl

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Li Wuting sat above, calmly delivering a speech that combined imperial tactics of persuasion, promises, and distribution of benefits…JkIwazSkLTGHIOYCVMABEJJuzToYps

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Leaving the ministers bewildered.PjTzPfoItpdmWYzHHwUAVOaHlaDVoN

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Ning Rushen’s gaze remained clear.dLUzSPaUEvhtbyLCpUYYwLjZvwlkth

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This had nothing to do with him, he had always been pure as snow.apllmjKFiGBAITTrYsBEqIAzpXhkZX

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He absentmindedly spaced out in the line.vJrfmclkwOkhOcjmslUVYHxUuDardg

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It was unclear how long had passed when the hall suddenly fell silent, and De Quan’s fine voice announced his name:PRdLESBPOjKAtTukaJaDiJAKYOBvAU

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“……Special appointment for Ning Shen as Director of Market Supervision, responsible for business recruitment. Rank: Third Grade, affiliated with the Ministry of Rites. By imperial decree——”yDvpjWNaKRQLiBhBEqoswnEJnmyfhG

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With those words, the hall erupted in an uproar!aQjNNEWLWXXVPBgXvlGNkiUMkDgEry

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Not yet twenty, and already a third-grade official…LxTpJQLPirPkKnhgeYruigFGmHQZDH

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Ning Rushen was shocked, abruptly looking at Li Wuting: You’re setting me up for failure!cjijOyHZTlPwcpMbMYgBNqVklOplBQ

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Their gazes met across the court, and Li Wuting’s eyes seemed to say: What are you waiting for?bDUcLbiQnVVTCXTMdEnGMCBfQUgPpW

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“……”tAywtliCiGvtyeesfdwIpxQYHBuXkW

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He braced himself, “I, thank Your Majesty.”fWnqfoVBkanLKfpZbcoUojUYckCPts

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The surrounding looks were full of curiosity, amazement, and dissatisfaction, with constant murmurs… Among them, one gaze stood out.qmRGAwraFKthVvlKqJtAaAIBJoPhst

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Ning Rushen looked up to meet Guan Fan’s eyes.vpiTTicEhiRfexRvfpzvQqNVbHmybY

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Guan Fan gave him a warm look: Hey, family.RtwtZnLCXvAfedmdXOYMdQLxzWxtBc

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Ning Rushen:……QgXMAljxYPqMQnlzXeyhUaSUsoVmsG

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In the end, someone managed to scheme and succeed.eQprVhWWFtPtTcuybMYaTALQnQKPYA

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The Office of Supervision and Censorship was a position specially created by Li Wuting, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites responsible for propaganda.efVFDKPpLtCJAFvRsLCHxCLlbGNArq

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The interests of various noble families still needed to be balanced.fMJMehUKijXyEEbEZhJtTMZOwGwsGY

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After the morning court session, Li Wuting convened a meeting with the six ministries.eSiCeuXGiyhiubnXSTMtfFuAoWAMjv

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Ning Rushen, not required to be on duty in the Imperial Study, quickly slipped back to his residence.LOubKenpwvULFhCLHetnYznBfvSufM

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Returning to the Ning residence, he entered the main courtyard with his hands tucked in his sleeves.XzbxwRfAuurGTPmHNlBqLIjdkymNrW

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As he stepped into the courtyard, two shadows suddenly flew overhead, followed by two loud flapping sounds—hGEIGnzzsQKEOvzhpnWUJTeqilSzAG

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Two fat pigeons fluttered down onto the stone table.WyDUUGkpxhGjYzIXdPUMEbeeVHXaZL

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Ning Rushen was startled, “…”EwoMICmufnLSznlLkKYhLrGRmEPtSL

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Why are there even more now?cpsrJGpiBnNnqGJWbhsFhAgdYWhvjk

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Remembering his previous experience, he fished out a thin tube from the pigeon’s feathers, shook out a rolled-up paper, and opened it.zmyGgNTXnMxcbRUMPXZuxLrUDhUwnU

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On it was written in a hurried scrawl:zrKrvGmzFGueLrxfJykOlBfFzstPqz

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“Lord Ning, I hope this letter finds you well.KyXdiCuQtXurAUPhnhKceSJyGOlDhC

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Since we last parted, everything has been fine. By the time you receive this letter, I will be bumping along on a long official road. Oh dear…ZVrVIGOgNcetSrhbvlCGihtwzwQzgn

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After the last letter, I have come to understand His Majesty’s nature and your gastronomic preferences, Lord Ning. This time, I have specially sent two fat pigeons.qcyxcXHfPPNFzykfJkEbhyRmUSpMKp

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Please keep one for correspondence and use the other to make soup.EuwMbxwvltpXawxoEIuoqfFWLZKPYU

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Looking forward to your reply. Ying Tang”cCFGsqnxgtGjeBkNniEvoqrJmlHqHu

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Ning Rushen, “…”orEwBHRvTUcYufLxSPgfQULaQCVokJ

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He put the letter away and looked at the two fat pigeons in front of him.gdFkRKLNXTlmftVrSWrVtmtLgrcwCW

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The two pigeons looked up at him with innocent and clear eyes: Coo coo coo?WoEnIuKGPtPnWnFHfzasLexyFJLLnT

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Ning Rushen fell into contemplation and silence.nyCtvigtkjWKcrBrnJkhmdhNtBujOf

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