Chapter 42
His wrist was suddenly grabbed with a loud “pop!” The tight grip pulled him forward—FmGZUjRJvaruRkErzwVuhlYedQZSva
SdRRXGfbTMAdKedNing Rushen was startled and nearly toppled onto the person.GRcWWswwwxHCVoPalTWXUPPbCxNCPa
jHheLCfXjTkcSeaHe braced himself with one hand, his knuckles pressing against the firm thigh of the other, and looked up:tOspnnZdOWCbOmvdBolSOHRUsfFkMc
LQbQxZBRtLYAALf“Your Majesty?” Amid his suddenly rapid heartbeat, the large hand holding him tightened, as if enduring something, and soon released with restraint.jebaGhSCVpylSMhAojgRrkSsZgwSXx
VwosWPCtSfSjrJaJust as Ning Rushen was about to turn to see his expression, his face was pinched and turned toward the low table—NRzZfODvzmxTMjwQDZtqlLagqPrvnF
tWwxxiuRgcKOetqThe large hand pinched, “Then eat well.”sBhhMJNSaOFAFuRPgqWLMfnChBhnIo
MqMtWWmIibbMlcA“But…” Ning Rushen turned his head, only to be turned back immediately. Li Wuting seemed to be preventing him from looking at himself.LHGKhVDUBJhqruUcHKJYNNaXEsSxEz
ebhcDxuJWWcMIJuThe palm against his chin was faintly warm.rqZPIvzPVYZcfWJTiIknjUKciNgIQJ
sZUjkhZzBTnxQHuRubbing against his delicate skin, rough and hot.ANETYRKSBRAsxokhgNqXLkUeyirNRH
gjNiCCTzKoWETQdNing Rushen endured the tingling, “Your Majesty, are you feeling warm? Did I not treat the wound properly?”QMIBALBJGJmQMDKFdtnSlBwRJObDtf
MhsDdoaljbdaRSVThe voice beside him was calm, “Rest assured, I’m cooling down.”ZSNMyoLQyZQBKiIHhCPUZxWggkBleT
wLJeZOlNDXIzVDq“…”nicQLBlbPHRzsPJIuOkAYhfXSVsagN
lGqOYwJPOfdXFPWIt didn’t sound very reassuring, but at least it was humorous again.uYIaQbvVAzAEWZSamRbFrjOGnffTWI
nLGyFnbfgeXHjPeNing Rushen guessed, “Your Majesty is not angry anymore?”uuWRcycgpTrPwVvIQfUSHHPafmXKIg
BdcRmVuKOAVxRBOThere was a pause, then the large hand released, “I was never angry.”CCdiQwmRzNTOMySUaKPyXRdcxGjFkU
LBAFvAmxbvcTozoNing Rushen turned his head.elMCyLNIZFgoNIpAcTacrFXsYlUyXe
FOiGubVZhmhQwdjHe saw Li Wuting’s hand retract, loosening the usually tidy collar. Above the overlapping collar, the prominent Adam’s apple was faintly red.JxJPqHkijpIlitOdkhiTwRVBjNVXCZ
mGQjvNXoYgtrqymThe lowered eyelashes concealed the deep gaze.enwsdactJqJvXxlIoYLQsVXRsfEGPO
ScgmxPqKIAspgACHe looked inexplicably…poFzEcTQZCpZvWFOppuBJespDlQUbV
voSUQECzKQwZNblNing Rushen subconsciously swallowed a piece of candy, “Hmm.”SQrWKSESjOqhFVYVbkkTjQjldESNHF
egiLwkXOYKvEsbe…nRcHMtsuXGwJdnTDGiFQvAGVMyCUnK
PgVwRRtbavCjEwDThe royal carriage returned to the palace.huQFSBfVcIEicHhXCofUzFiKemOETw
SAMetePbTHMZdxLNing Rushen, full and content, slumped in his seat, nearly falling asleep from the jostling. He was so reluctant to move when the carriage stopped.hyYinQfngiMBSHcFJmDtvXxzHxkvSq
nhXAayalzYqxmsKHis eyelashes drooped, his cheeks flushed.eHzWmqtIAVSaYmDpLSpHrKXlRYEbqz
CbfXShfwzbNqmeFA voice from beside him asked, “What, don’t want to leave?”PkIjALMFzmrMYNzYKYKEFwKtnEbMVV
mPcxWiknpXwTGkUNing Rushen instinctively said, “Hmm.”RPupFDyRIMaoqvfAFsOsMtFVjCqhmR
TAwJJnLQtCtRtJjRealizing his mistake, he quickly corrected himself, “My apologies for my impoliteness.”NgNWnTpMRbncSqXEmzLPQzOGSqQCcR
htZYvlMkDoCHKDZHowever, Li Wuting did not show any anger; instead, he slightly smiled, as if the rain had cleared:qjkFQCGsfpPOXffGnkyDdJWUMIpcfh
hTKNMclVmhTGdFF“No harm done. It is understandable for Ning Qing’s mouth to be fatigued after the journey.”CghBBbGuqDHatsUYjubzSfGIxoCLYJ
VGXKRGNGRNrnfDR“……”IHCBpDjzzxoJjyPsWkDKdBEAmgEpGW
bkubqsZdgODItwJNonsense! How could it be the whole way?CckTTsegZKCVtMHOKRVyPHYCYtKxSX
CdqmbVVbXOsQAXIHe had clearly slept halfway through.NLfTVNWUtXFxdAnIbSIYkGzpsDUTKJ
DxosZrrPYqnxComNing Rushen squinted at him—hTDUdkEGsMCTVRQLPzwpKQJTJPMqAA
IMAIneHqyaOnwMtLi Wuting’s gaze fell on his flushed cheek with a mark, his fingers slightly curled, then waved away:cWNCOJHyFcmUsiQLTKyjCiWAsKbKVm
AcekiLInvHiAJJQ“Alright, go back.”qFmrRYWFEtUGsBNlWnpUPYsJGjOqzk
RHAqHkgmZqoZXGuNing Rushen graciously withdrew his gaze, “Yes.”GWtPyxjZHmcnyUExDqBBZKXriIHPVz
JlxaAVmEdmRjRDGAs he stood up.TUxEGHeKkOsysCzBvEhCgSPuHTcMjq
BQJuDkcKUInyuxyThe crimson sleeve robe was pulled away from the cushion, creating a noticeable distance, leaving behind a thin figure.cIVPRhJUKtJToEHWniKEOhPmwyIOkF
XGDUSbTRLLmzLghSuddenly, someone called out to him from behind, “Ning Qing.”VguxoPaJCNzzyvtjpxhHtVjKCBvhWs
CAcFzGbYDdhpyyDNing Rushen stopped and turned, “Hmm?”mqBcDOVuBFsfBGmnpHNBYmFKxkExmR
QrZHoYFNiZflGFULi Wuting looked at him for a few moments, then beckoned, “Come here.”zcLTnNKQtHitOxbhQSlGTcUovZSFKp
yryljAJcgebXhnjNing Rushen moved closer.WrArFPTyMWPLAQyNbTLbBkOFjnFtLS
rxGfnnVxygTsZoTHe approached casually, one hand bracing the side of Li Wuting.xGYRbVTRUOMjJQloZeDWrmTmXWlAbn
kGfBVuCjMMlLIkpLi Wuting lowered his eyes, leaning in slightly, and whispered, “The matter of the Supervisory City can be handled by subordinates. You can check in occasionally.”mdmzkVhUEoDEUvnOVYRoOPUcGzvNHe
qxFVRwEhZAZrzqqThe whisper brushed against him with warmth.dlFFqHmjdAtPISuzCJsNQoQUXikBEs
esSaPgMElSIqsQUNing Rushen shifted his neck, nodding earnestly, “I understand. I will not bring a team and will work until I die.”dTWbjDtLJPyDsQyyfUjHIsfGhrUlgw
sXdajcytDgvsTyg“……”PotJKxTesKYkKZWvCfcZqhKZbJsFta
LvjIawGjSKpWWivLi Wuting softly said, “Ning Qing is truly talented.”IDObvRBXUCCvRrkjyMOeDUgwUVQLjf
oEvBZcdvHwrVuUoNing Rushen blushed, “It is my duty. Does His Majesty have any other matters?”lWMjogPwUURjZKkPZSvBpCCXBkeHyd
UbDKZPdnOhBhTNJThere was silence for a while. Just as Ning Rushen was about to withdraw, he suddenly heard:EGTvmfahiNiYrFaHWyHgZxFIGhLogm
wdHzvqwIKukPGLb“Also—”UYlycCJvjCTgeOoMKIGInoiREZNjiV
djFNHLPBpoJlDte“When there are no people around, you can call me like that.”HVKtTsTZWUPgVSkTdRYLQpfnYbzPHA
FvyLssHaEOJCEjiCall me like that? Ning Rushen was stunned.EQnGoCPtWjDesYItiqMCNNnaeAksRK
rOXOBRLgblDLuPRHe looked at Li Wuting’s handsome face so close, and reacted, “Morning…”SxOUMiFYluqSuMcNmlzKyPOTdYrLVr
BFXHBloOWOCfllS“Hmm!” A rough thumb pressed against his chin, closing it.ztzKCTesMQfqLuOWyCrcBwJNXXzlYV
OwiqgFzBqYymjzUThe breathing seemed to become a bit disordered.pjhIxJSIIealyzoglRWosWLaWNLamD
bEfgtuxLlZyPCrQLi Wuting’s Adam’s apple moved, his gaze lowered deeply, “When there are no people.”SovIYwcimNTSwBfGJJMphHPhmYMzdo
dAjBBHSmXZTfLpbNing Rushen, held by his chin, tilted his eyes towards the corner merging with the carriage wall, “Oh, alright.”dHbRYemgMScXDonNzsbaDyvuJzBRNR
eqTuBmGKgGleGSKLi Wuting released him, “Go back.”GlwfcbnbJoNmLBUdEOMzbSGTUwzmov
uxxmwzkJEIvDuPQ…LMsvTmabMAkceGMkMIlytujCCdfNpf
DsoVxQWkdvhFzbZOnce that touch of crimson left the carriage.tsPmeMODKviSxvCEXGABCHUVtAploh
DOqQqTnULrQaYvOLi Wuting exhaled, raised his hand to adjust his slightly loose collar, and returned to his usual cold and orderly imperial demeanor.pjksWakLIuBJvZjOkQBTsYRLpspLQT
izvFxPmGAEgxZNaHe called De Quan and exited the carriage.xtYzluNwtwqIgMIcSOLQdsEInEbQph
tWCokTiDhfdSoFFDe Quan, smiling, flattered, “His Majesty understands Lord Ning the best~ By the way, Lord Ning likes that blanket and those pastries… Earlier, he treated His Majesty’s wound, and hasn’t been rewarded yet.”PhEjIgwXALvXcyIFfaKVgFGqLdWLPT
SeSVibxgZJTtjMrHowever, Li Wuting did not respond as usual. Instead, he glanced dismissively, “Let’s go.”XALZCKPjkLoylaDHCLqWFrKFMrzzLm
YFMrGuTafhXaNGcDe Quan: ?AJDEdPxbgTCerwDnVNgrLRSdgcHjWE
JBVIvNQjROcBTlu·tluonOsYhXQOYTBoGpKKcBwYpoaYmS
bMNGWfQjbKcwYGTNot long after Ning Rushen returned to the residence, the rewards arrived.kwoNcltzNDJPrnxHIKXEkWbCFvOckj
URaqWRRyhQYMGinHe looked at the trays lined up, “What’s this for?”ijRrXDDUbHaUOTQeUnESJaQCBAHfub
kENFVtBwyzFpNFiThe eunuch delivering the reward respectfully replied, “For meritorious service in protecting the carriage.”yPJbMhWKHpsGTobuDDFCpDrWYUOSpl
rvSRjxeDkwWPRDhNing Rushen, “……”RSmwhSfIpfIPSbWsEAEYpQsybYphxZ
ZHnujjEamxsDcTUWhat did I protect? From the hands of the imperial physician?IqgtnEEfhLXXSwBeBSeStRgccMRwCf
XGxCZWlKNTaANenThe items delivered included fine ingredients, supplements, and even the pearls and large agates he had once wished for…QSICZtzdyRmGqLNCISecPGJLssOeye
FYDfPmsTYBaMDFRBut he strangely missed that comfortable blanket and sweet pastries.FPoYgXodxtneysMHJGhBzCVXJujvuq
kHfsnYmuxczSbnnUnfortunately, they were only in Li Wuting’s golden nest.tgVJkNzJSqHqdfTDZnMjZjShUBDpKi
vhDhJWDTLqClJUONing Rushen regretted, thinking: I need to find a way to sneak into that nest next time.bFswIpLyYQUwFAHayDVqOonSsrsxgS
EgyJdPIxCvkPkUKThe palace servants delivering the reward quickly left.ItFkrpIKymmrxbpuzWYFnFfkVtqKbf
onZJQTbhIHDbpEiNing Rushen asked Yan Min and Xing Lan to put away the rewards, then turned to Shiyi, who was overseeing the courtyard:TYWsDLjBGnGdDXcoQeeiMCyuEZrDxz
hAglOLuZbXPLVtA“Anything happened while I was gone these days?”WwIScxJhpHvYcfuSRuaYtVNjRSYVbc
qYRTJazpiAZPWXl“Have you been tinkering with something?”qqRdWezFrCRleEBuunFoQHcmVmHKkP
xFVgbZpZxrYbCpHShiyi was confused, “Nothing much. Just that the gray fertilizer flew back again.”YqBbvpNsWrxBixHcWXqyFTtrpHvODm
aBmUUnVwRzcpotfNing Rushen was initially stunned by his fluent tongue twister!tRdQgiDJKcNVuPhmXHEfrkVddxpKUs
xytDOmwRdpXSzoMThen he asked, “The gray one is back?”byHjkagFftXunfwSWQimZNdkfTYXWX
iGDRDcmtuCIJWSlShiyi took out the familiar fat pigeon from the pigeon coop, “It should be here to deliver a letter.”rcKCZYvNvXhPYMCilavAouHROWajBT
HcSgvBfyRtvCVDN“A letter, sent back by Huo Mian?”PKZJavthOTLEDvCgJsuLPcidCCsNRb
XMGPsAGPIIRbBBuNing Rushen took it, fidgeting, and pulled out a thin tube. He unfolded the letter and saw:wQNjNIYLhEmwcXeZvBlbzTfExxQIRf
GJZTPDPRXKECGzN“Lord Ning, greetings.”NDniMjsWopHvDhGxHTkYAiJETpgvFd
UbRgdQkIeiZrZjWThe familiar beginning gave him an ominous feeling.hIcDPDNPHulNTrWJPNdgazJnldHEAi
CDWucnzzLkmznObHe continued reading, and sure enough—rcoGmHOipsBlPDwUdhfDvzveJAMRsb
YYWOGvpVPbupHCM“King has been waiting day and night in Jiangnan, eagerly waiting for a month. Unexpectedly, what arrived was the result of Lord Ning sending the pigeon to someone else!RvTkhoywlHYPJiUcJbucgGNzqZYXdF
TdLCalomfKsBTKJKing is heartbroken (crossed out) and sad!”DNmoAGKDZpUKiuWzMFVqfSfkqntviO
DRSkbbPbPlwrpvPNing Rushen, “……”elZInJWtOcLleJuFwTdyWHanHaLUgv
YdpSdsXVIRGMiHY“But thinking of Lord Ning’s care for the border soldiers of Da Cheng, King reconciles again.xoCzHyIWniOIiWCWEJscSFSqfcIKlk
pDcQAdlYRhrwhGXSending the pigeon far to the border is too dangerous. King specially sends a falcon for Lord Ning.PlAyxObNQykXlMJIaqHLgZIObcpTso
CEyWdQUGxUBtZPLHoping that the gray fertilizer can show its original effect. – Ai Tang”XUPaLTEkICnoXwODihkaxRtDjMPZWQ
mVbgEJVxKhwnGuJ“………”xQfOjNqIMQJsaNcCLdAZjiiLvvXqdo
rhXPLewTgwCiLfqNing Rushen stared at the disobedient gray fertilizer for a long time after reading the letter:auDlZWdlIBqFChuBWGUFeSqDtLTIho
YlcjIqLOpJTBqmc“Alright, so it turns out it flew back to complain.”zGDctyVehVuktGvCXVAHPxBtYJxPAe
gmIQXDfkPgXNpWbShiyi, still watching intently, asked, “Should we stew it?”kPlziKkZeHUmcHHvWOUTzOFmWBaSuU
iaHxOMfiQAHgyeFRecalling the kind-hearted Xuan Wang, Ning Rushen, with the last bit of his conscience, said, “Forget it. Please get me some ink and paper.”GCculikIiksQkvqCLGBYlDoEJYMsks
XHsJrhlgBnbpktXOnce the ink and paper were brought, he wrote a letter:afAGaFxZQvwrFYBEnlKZscWFcHnNTt
kzbEEqiurtGBnWN“To Xuan Wang:yvQaPEqZVqBaTfGXltUobLNVpKXeia
FQFJDBWbdAghxHM… Your Majesty accidentally injured your hand. I have bandaged it, so do not worry.dTxAQmbpIRfRWncJvRXGLAZPXERBYp
BWpkKTTlOcFLeMnThe Empress Dowager is well, always in good spirits.XrDPtZgUHvsKfHgsBzkWdlUgzzIpLd
VlmCoDbUhZOeIRJI have offered prayers for Your Majesty and also made sacrifices to the late Empress Dowager.fRBcPbKPklQHUrzxPZfaQajicIyMyh
JEZPWXcvuyknTUeBest wishes for Your Highness’s well-being. Ning (crossed out) Chen.”MLLPTJvQSjWjtAMRQXgepTXCzjKmWE
GuDjPtCNeqIqHiHAfter writing, Ning Rushen released the pigeon with a swish—UqksGXFmYYUkNfebsxAUWBGLhsXfzi
LSUguSEVvrzQezZHe glanced at it: “Is this good enough?”YgvIAKMAUQWszKwkklbVycHGjAuJBz
OrMjoTtiMfbztfn…qlCuQnLqBsLhgaKrUeiBaWJLmCNfkZ
UDnKBygldBSQHAfThe royal carriage returned to the palace, and the next day resumed the morning court session.rQRZqPiDCQCgLyyWTuhebbtimFJZRw
boyqcXNYqtEfmspNing Rushen planned to visit the Ministry of Rites after court but suddenly remembered Li Wuting’s instruction to “leave it to the subordinates,” so he changed direction and went to the Imperial Study.oPxlLntPzMiAYRTbAqDurzXDyYzrHQ
KbUXsPBkcplfXBqOutside the Imperial Study, he saw a group of palace attendants busily moving books.nZOORJXzILPAQooRmGPMdkWcGcDNCA
WwyLgeazaCdJbazXiao Rongzi greeted him with a smile, “Lord Ning, the weather is nice today. The Imperial Study is airing books and scriptures. His Majesty has moved to the Qianqing Pool.”DEMKmfRcLPaQhFnQlnLYitrAaiWWyF
RXJBPAiMSQdUtHANing Rushen nodded, “It’s good to air them out.”CwglzDBNLzFUwZBkXfUMemQLUyhUob
mUGbJkxdOOuWPZRAiring them for a hundred and eighty days would make them delicious and fresh.UcUwkQWDemtwJWBHqJkaMhaYvJEuek
XFdPxPtqfKNUPsbHe thanked Xiao Rongzi and headed towards the Qianqing Pool.NhSyjCxWVxFzxxjXPxREQfWlCeSBPd
IGjKYUIqxqioefjUpon arriving outside the Qianqing Pool.KmudGkBLACBwhCoJumMnxhGckJvjrD
INSuHmMnZEslRQTFrom a distance, he saw Li Wuting sitting by a stone table beside the pool, dressed in a dark green regular robe, looking elegant against the backdrop of the clear pool.rMGnFrPzFbFxFsaAmdRQWGXJmScqmE
YePNrWNsznWSyRvNing Rushen’s eyes were momentarily dazzled as he walked over.swEIRSWDyCnCMGzpxxpMCTtStWSWPO
aKspgWZewgdUytT“Greetings, Your Majesty.”fPQVakcYvBMDeDeOHvAocRrqUXpoWN
JRVJkDYqudhxwzVLi Wuting looked up, “I thought Ning Qing would go to the Ministry of Rites today.”TgiOsvIVcKhUFTNlTPMbqLlkZeLuvk
gIORLNQNpySWMKSNing Rushen succinctly replied, “Work until death.”pQUcuMUFtIrsZNJMMLKKrYttIZphJe
aZVcCUZAOYOsWMw“…” Li Wuting motioned him closer, “Come here.”mHWHWUXtKYbybXWrtTHAVNsbDfBeJG
HYjcMcMpaOmzrGmNing Rushen approached, “Yes?”GFDMjfxrNvVVwTggxPUwrpvijZhEjW
FBngPePPWmCKBmFAs he got closer, he saw several pages of paper in front of Li Wuting, covered with dense, upright calligraphy. The strokes were powerful and neat, pleasing to the eye.ubamMkozBRiSATePBdjOsBCzmguiyg
atSIJrhQbkzLMDONing Rushen complimented, “Your Majesty has excellent calligraphy!”chOCatqOjbgLdJQOpMOpkIFwHHsNHs
pykKoZLSwIWSZJmLi Wuting remained silent for two seconds, then lightly said, “Look at the content.”SfqhKDocwndRXlQaPzRRClkNOADdYA
lCjayKbFZYWoNGgNing Rushen understood and looked at the paper, slightly embarrassed:ZXQPyACqxNMlBVeEHmkQeaOWgnwUVq
fClKGEDMyAbENNL“Let me see.”EBtnWygqBaXKkmUPlUSVHeAXYAjPpB
iAABULatmULYNdXAs he bent over, several strands of black hair fell in front of him. The straight official robe revealed the curve of his back, which tapered into the waistline.tsEoJeDLjcJvAUbCCAhjsYNzvgSVXe
iTyzvuSzAgnqfpbAfter reading two lines, he heard Li Wuting say, “Bring a soft stool.”jovIxoxfqqFgcWvIArMiAXClVaHcrR
YjtNlZZWutVgfQMA palace attendant quickly brought over a soft stool.XnYNGWtqlKMimVqRlZifSSsizIivXT
kipKNKpkGafFwAoNing Rushen, who was already sore from bending over, took the opportunity to sit down.CWnJGZWgTcnjZrrPTpdbUIXZViVsvd
zzovWTVEbsEFBviThe surrounding attendants habitually lowered their heads.XvAjkuqcRoSLTiLRSCkMTboUTxmYel
nABTsXemscaeOzQIf an outsider passed by the Qianqing Pool from a distance, they would be astonished by such an unorthodox scene—hCmDApwHUXOruihixdxHexrhWaxlVJ
okQDtYlIvrIVvGmHow could a minister dare to bring a soft stool and sit so close to the emperor?skRyoOVhcOaiLGbqQiDxBkJiJafJlL
ZjKIajWTctJUCmOBut the people involved seemed to find nothing wrong.uhTMmTIpBDZmMRdosFBBtAyeFwGKRP
JwugByymVExdMLQLi Wuting looked down at the person leaning towards him, then put down the arm that had been across their space.jcOOXMwtvRWCJQMemMhTcTibJcBWYJ
qQwrfxCmLSMuYQuThe space was freed up.iKfCQHMRqbKelBqzlrqEueHlLvRlqN
YjERKhWnnfJJEWrNing Rushen immediately adjusted his position, moving the stool closer, almost pressing half his body into Li Wuting’s front. He tilted his head, closely examining the content of the paper:UXvHvyPGbiVUPnyrEPSinFeDuATcPq
EerjWtEEbJrLGnnSince the fall of the Cui family, the ministerial positions have been vacant… promotion in the Hanlin Academy, division of powers…tEbVXXBVwLAMllgVexpHaHKenMxhgt
tIVNvjwORuKYDjuNing Rushen’s heart raced faster as he read.OihoqLTFekKZndXsGBrSSzqoigenmk
qNfXbXzBakfbMNPThis familiar system, “… The Cabinet?”oOeyOcRqKyFAoERAZnhjsilsGRQZeQ
MSAuAIpLWBuSTieA voice came from above, “What?”BlBufsWNQMjUiinYVxwKqObDDKpETg
OwVTpcZWlyHaBtuNing Rushen looked up, meeting Li Wuting’s gaze. He hesitated, then roughly described the “Cabinet system” based on the framework on the paper.jZMPMeiJUpcrUKbFggUFircaSRwrXk
tkqFmmSjvResYZkOnce he started speaking, all the palace attendants were dismissed.NsWzdWiBdcCpEmpjPLYMjlsoYjoyIi
IcntONudQvjCbYQLi Wuting’s expression became serious as he carefully observed Ning Rushen, taking every word into consideration.JesgXcFealVklDcorYEsPxoHuaymzB
CnyLhbKlGOZOMyOAfter a long time, Ning Rushen finally finished.rJhTSDayWKgStsIVtfRWuGHuYdIjoZ
VJKYWQmLPuKvkvTThe area was quiet for a moment, then Li Wuting asked, “Ning Qing, as a high-ranking official, do you agree with my idea of separating powers?”yxrILWAdDCpgyPQlqIKsodOgerlOno
oEBMVWsUcMBDYoGNing Rushen was puzzled, “Yes?”xhFYHULJFYunOWjPUCnGntNzBEZGco
wZcIrHfxeebjniiLi Wuting suddenly smiled, “Well, Ning Qing doesn’t care about these matters. What you care about…”ToypkkWBKAZUNZfKOlvmeKhmVcHPDz
udLzHMFLopTVuTeIs whether you can leave here.dFnNBAlnlLSXHgyKfBgCmzRGOeEvmG
mnVgNxihOAQkVfuThe stone table fell silent for a while.kRpkGVHQVvGQDlHuPTtEkapGZNuRkd
xICWHrMXpxulkZSNing Rushen waited for a long time: What is it that I care about?IHmgxeKOGuyRiSwiaOyIuAJYIGOefW
EYzDVsIOIDIzSyBUnable to figure it out, he decided to ask directly.xsNLTLmmhaeQVRNQjYRbPqtJfKPPvL
myDeBvAJpGqQSkaHe couldn’t help but continue, “… Actually, I just want to know where yesterday’s pastries were from?”qJBOqbGhoKWeRCRaEdrqnLJMPAQogL
PmkmIogBnVOPSUP“…” Li Wuting, “?”kERdJALflIHwzpyyNeJJorZkgSYzYk
oRGHVaqcIgKZZAuHe stared at Ning Rushen for a moment in silence.lmbbUJhmdEyJDFPQULnhvxIEdoRuGK
IRtNtEOxJESOnQwNing Rushen gulped, “Never mind, it’s fine.”fYbFHNkleHfDfgAZdiEVHrkwZztZYS
HGigSRFkoxQxKFELi Wuting took a deep breath, annoyed, and pinched the bridge of his nose, “De Quan, take him to the Imperial Kitchen to choose—”YHryXfoTUjzwpzMomgpuZoYEWjmfbI
PiczshtNITNVPtPDe Quan immediately rushed over, “Yes!”wxRHWDqqSOBQPWeGZXDskMFkTeerek
xwDXdMXAROmtEXONing Rushen’s eyes lit up, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”BRIctMOSsVkiyNPwEbmeuADLwGoqTw
jqbbQPzyeWzoIEOAs he stood up eagerly—myZhbgoWSCWsaUqwzCAUwuSVLYFxah
yADHaYsdbSxMXsHHis falling black hair got tangled in Li Wuting’s golden belt. As he stood up, his scalp was painfully pulled, “… Ouch!”vRwJsKwOKFwwNLseNYjkOkLuOGkvYg
KHHrLagcOxdHyQjHe was pulled back by his scalp and fell onto Li Wuting’s warm, powerful thigh.XFqDwyyAVwrUdnqOssZSrHuTofUNfY
ZWWxfohSHZtxxSiThe muscles beneath him seemed to tense abruptly.OGIuZlLoDxwLzXnOzcuulLSIFjYTmg
mEmJXACVzlUWxaXLi Wuting suddenly caught him, instinctively wrapping his arms around his waist.UKBxegrcITPCCLcISVXAgTPEksWAhu
tVWwEfOdXvwFEJFHis sensitive waist was tightly held.KeOoGOfSMeDLubTtFSXWHyjjDzWTfm
sfKrsAQYTjDEbLZNing Rushen grabbed Li Wuting’s clothing and gave a slight shake.tCYrIuDkxxPiVLasdVredeTMInMgbB
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Your Majesty > His Majesty
MC really needs no help in his romance. No secondary character needed, he gets himself in compromising situations without help..