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Chapter 43

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De Quan suddenly slammed on the brakes and reversed.eEMmClKtHHHvZkOARBDIVvkLsXUjWj

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He focused entirely on the hands on his thighs and waist.wJpZXlFlQhSbcfOtUyGdPIvNSFzqKh

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When he regained his composure from the shock, he realized he was sitting in Li Wuting’s lap, who had wrapped his long arms around him.SgiJAqNJnBmLdlZgzNwMhPYLByYAlL

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He grabbed the collar for leverage, trying to get off the lap. As soon as he moved, his scalp was tugged painfully, “Hiss!” Immediately, the hand around his waist tightened and pulled him back—rJlOVarSryHlmmkQyCuEFriyctcWzT

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“What are you squirming for?” Li Wuting said in a hushed voice. “Do you want to pull out your own hair?”UgyjrRVHXdDmMXYpgRYnMScIJPcGBt

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Ning Rushen’s mind was a mess, his waist was trembling violently, and he was enveloped by a layer of heat, with his earlobes and collarbone turning red.HDwFOHwGBMMSCWqClcaAWeoRFqNebI

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His hair was tangled in the buckle, and his hands were pulling at the emperor’s belt, fiddling in front of the person.AAoTKHFiVgoqlTkluAkvesgLIjkjKQ

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Li Wuting still had one hand wrapped around him.HKtkpHtbqKEbXXZrEidqIsLOsmDfgv

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The wide sleeves fell down, blocking most of the outside view.eVbsEnQiMonsWVSKkUwBqgPBwSSHqZ

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Ning Rushen buried his head, tugging without success, his fingers bumping against Li Wuting’s abdomen.jQYZpLmzcnEeKLALnPztivrwRgwYrO

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The large hand around his waist suddenly tightened.SHsvYVnrtLbvEKSrywgHnogtkcCfuK

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Then his hand was pressed down—zHOfFDXEoTpngFMquHKpqvBJfeXQHb

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“Enough.” Li Wuting, as if unable to endure any longer, tightened his grip, pushed Ning Rushen’s hands away, and began to untangle it himself with one hand.HxRmjHKbwyMSxpuWofMAoGMKehaEjH

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“Move your hands away. I’ll do it.”LHLJtHvBDVqZYfTIBgKoUwptGsYhMX

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Ning Rushen was burned by the warmth of that hand.eansdsybtkpixyDeJzUewNIYvDGLhG

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His fingers bent in mid-air, then he grabbed Li Wuting’s collar, obediently allowing him to untangle his hair.ZNGeBiIrIbBClSFqSDkESKQafEcUdB

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Li Wuting’s slender fingers moved deftly.JOGoicEvXZwSqbHTVwldcRQghnlVkb

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In a few moves, he managed to sort out several strands of hair.TJWMmLcLNpHizOZgwsDrLUlFWxaOxV

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Ning Rushen, watching Li Wuting untangle the hair, suddenly remembered how he had neatly untangled the red veil in the carriage last time.qzeFVBQSETKBbwGyynzMjRYTjfwEHz

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He suppressed his shiver and tried to divert the attention:TJiZTHukVoLUTwkxnwlAXWwnjiTBSD

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“Your Majesty is so skilled at loosening clothes and belts.”tfCYXtKHGZVeptylTbZBWhbslmItRq

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“……”NlLlWeAjcMptOmkOUfZpoQonnhDvPL

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The slender fingers paused, then suddenly tugged at his hair—XUrMudGuHvvXEfOLturjWdKClUqcMf

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Ning Rushen, “Ow!”OcyRzFWxrRBKBDGKlrzRJUAqLwdKLf

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Li Wuting lifted his gaze seriously, “Don’t make noise.”cCUNPOCNimNDVMGToBgPALsNfqGRPM

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Ning Rushen obediently closed his mouth.yMyYnjAXbEyWkBnmRWGYUPyuQjXqtf

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After a few breaths, his hair was finally freed, and the ends were frizzy.GQmKVcLZQYHhasaeBkoHcEEMJNEmdR

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Ning Rushen quickly jumped off.mEdLbtqTQDZRiimfSNERLwkdndSiPn

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His legs were weak as he touched the ground, “…Your Majesty, forgive me.”hvZTxgdfhChUDUWIevoCsnNIyXxSGi

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The warmth withdrew, and the embrace was momentarily empty.MFDCgHGDiOjwcdLWLGExaRzmjReBjy

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Li Wuting clenched his fist and said lightly, “Ning Qing’s hair—”DToVzGoaWHfoLGQchTArsFSEuXUaHu

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Ning Rushen clutched his frizzy hairKMPlAGhhfmykRvlpzCRDCLUbNztEPG

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“……Forget it.” Li Wuting looked at his flowing black hair, which hadn’t yet reached shoulder length, and his face still looked quite youthful for his actual age of thirty-five—OPUrHvJzqnCwmBnCybZsIHHhHetpDb

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Li Wuting said softly, “You’re still too young.”cHYaJaIPYYDuFOVOPVTspJZzxNQMyd

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Some things…both inside and out, in terms of personal feelings and public propriety…how could he handle it?uaKSqWGHpzzviBtEEfKvruMyCSMfPo

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Ning Rushen, confused, “??”ZXiZBobhWbNTRLuIjCGkSfNskPmnTM

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Too young for what? Such words shouldn’t be used lightly.UDrkbGqyCcYuwFMtqayxqZpRjBaStX

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Li Wuting looked at him again, “Ning Qing is still not yet twenty this year.”QPKXthuHjwjYIYiajVjLvhNWXFXTqJ

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Ning Rushen, “……”IXHtBdPxMYntXPvBoPQjJoRkjXVUzl

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He felt a crack in his heart: Aren’t you just in your early twenties too?agyfMVaQSNNXWrqgWbuewHXJdWXhTc

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Moreover, he was actually in his twenties already. There wasn’t much difference between him and Li Wuting.iVWNpOYQkFXxGRDZFvsCvfGJymKXrw

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Ning Rushen straightened up, “I am mentally mature.”YcpkjBgeBgHUItEggdpBfAReljPSjj

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Is that so? Li Wuting replied calmly, “Your pastries are gone.”tCMVnxJyaBzhgPqjBGhIJljwXlvtvZ

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Ning Rushen was shocked, “—No!!”pNOqpUEWljNaJSSqdXVHBerqaFmCRf

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Li Wuting, “Haha.”MYEzARXPXRVAhsxeudUUINvhlcZSlF

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“……”XJHfKFJPVqTJhqRmOCgVgBYNaQEpZm

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The ends of his hair fluffed out a bit more.jFFqxKMxkqFyNXjbIfCVZLwESDMfIf

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Li Wuting’s lips seemed to curve slightly as he called out, “De Quan, take someone to the Imperial Kitchen.”XQbbTHbNIJhSGzEyKTvGDQPEjLgVoC

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Ning Rushen was gently stroked into order again: That’s better.DYXiRYBhNgRmQTMRAEnwlktNlXQTVt

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De Quan responded, slowly moving over.gEkcAZExxSQFLxYdViOTTxvxMYtpom

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Li Wuting frowned, “What are you dragging your feet for?”RThgqorbXTHNYhmyHxJxDWEnfvmVYP

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“Yes!” De Quan quickly stepped up, thinking: I’m not afraid of going back and forth again, am I?lfxEhsygQMpFdFMOPHeruubfkxviOE

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Ning Rushen immediately followed happily.FvfLAWjkFCurBYqjrdOnZRVHIcWejP

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Before leaving, he turned to Li Wuting to express his gratitude. As their gazes met, his waist suddenly went weak! Ning Rushen’s words stopped, “……”tHNQFsDGkHoPqhKEYLPYfvLxhUbPfQ

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Li Wuting, “What’s wrong?”dpENUejnzGdLRZSoQOQubFsNluKveN

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Ning Rushen, still a bit shaken, “Nothing… I’m just… strong-willed.”EtJtBSiBQEHsaHKdTVqdregdKdtPWy

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On the way to the Imperial Kitchen.VMEoMZYqxveesYOmMRPVTSjWgAwVNS

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Ning Rushen asked, “Is it the same kind as last time?”RNyeKCbRzwdOTJXdrRihwgBnDAxGCy

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De Quan said, “The last box of pastries was bought outside. You can just have the Imperial Chef make them the same way this time—after all, nothing beats the Imperial Chef’s creations!”hkVRbwCHBZxQDXCbopkCLcTnTNvXeQ

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“Then why buy from outside last time?”yvAXvvuMLJWafnVhrPxVOyYoxsBSoW

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“It was a matter of timing—”EVaamzSsUZwkbgpeUPQiyBAGPZsyTz

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De Quan’s words were cut off abruptly.PZcvKgPmWTakQBZQurXcMrlhzpTWmu

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“?” Ning Rushen asked, “What timing?”fXnInzCKLbulSMjSDkxqyvKbtUtvdA

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De Quan had already changed the subject, “Oh, nothing, we’ve arrived… Lord Ning, please go ahead!” He then hurriedly pushed him along with a dust whisk.VzxsXOzKUvTtHrmEEAIXGTDrAwxwNC

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“???”tkbmHmYdgmsRVsySYjogtcGQeVtZJY

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Ning Rushen looked at him suspiciously:kTBMhwfENcRbsYzfQkDmYmYYnqLsnX

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Didn’t the strainer just miss something?WgFlUayiGzaihzWPBngEMEtFEjuxxR

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Ning Rushen’s efforts to relieve the emperor’s worries earned him a box of pastries.vHoVchyWXuSbYhxMGYhCdXICigJtRu

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His enthusiasm for work increased dramatically.EiIiSrJNOSwZHenbCdZdNHuAJHcmqX

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So much so that when he was summoned the next day, he was full of energy, as if he was going to eat rather than work. Halfway there, he even gently urged the leading eunuch:cHLBeqjjjbYhJzoMWBsCiEiWFQnELL

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“Little eunuch, hurry up!”EPoKJSQVulhvkHMgpAZzYasVFKXcaS

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The little eunuch, panting, mumbled some elegant words from the Great Cheng Dynasty: …aXXYoRZAyehsTBKKRDBbQHLMvTcPcN

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They reached the Wenhua Hall.cyevidJrSTGIGySMvsfXqkTnpXRuVL

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When Ning Rushen entered, he realized he was not alone today.OjiIGLqgwrLPNqziEfvKzNAGJjfJmg

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Five key ministers, including Ji Jie, were present.ZkkBOdhucmoYkdJaTBpofTAPynjRng

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Upon seeing Ning Rushen, Li Wuting dismissed the palace servants, “Since everyone is here, let’s begin.”PmfpwsclPuLnAQJUuCTiaCYmSJLMPy

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Ning Rushen: Huh?QYpAlBsweFIueGfAxIvtdKoYIQrbPl

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The servants withdrew, and a few pages of paper were handed to them by De Quan.oCMMyRpnVulwApChozvgDFVRqaziRX

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Ning Rushen looked down and saw something very familiar:SUhKtVuJYVCgOQTGbLBwKbZyTrLueP

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It was the power division plan Li Wuting had proposed yesterday. However, it had now incorporated many elements of the “Cabinet” system, forming a unique system distinct from the “Ming Dynasty Cabinet System,” tailored for the Great Cheng.cGgKWTcnRCpPpkiJGrOIbMGcAxdGPq

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In just one night, Li Wuting had managed to revise it.JPEoZWxDhJVFeDNwcxqoGpXqyOwkbq

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Ning Rushen was astonished and looked up.uEScdFuPcXADqNRxwjqLTUlDKrlFJB

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He found that the others around him were even more shocked.DjopLmdyTXhMgplbbLbVTglbOSgSfd

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Ji Jie looked over several times, “Your Majesty, what is this?”OnLkNtLCwxySgBxWZwZtaUvfqmZHBH

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Li Wuting met the ministers’ inquisitive gazes, “This ‘Cabinet’ system is drafted with the assistance of Ning Qing.”qfoKZFhCxPxXxWQhPpKFEinvsACTNr

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At his words, five pairs of eyes instantly turned to Ning Rushen!EMjDvUshmzyAqcwMSHzLFZmuXnfBEJ

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“………”aSRAdcvBZMjvYlwIubwNomhGlwrLeR

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Ning Rushen was startled and looked at Li Wuting: Why mention me!!!zGMoYUgyVSuwiKiraBpPxfomHFiLfj

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Li Wuting met his wide-eyed stare and smiled.TJOtKKQFMuSlbUotOpwGkllqhLROlJ

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Then he continued to speak, redirecting attention:XFQExinpLJHwfLZOnossntSyegtGyk

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“I intend to establish a ‘Cabinet,’ promote talented officials to assist in governance, consolidate scattered powers into this system, and in the future, select the Left and Right Prime Ministers from the Cabinet.”nogOxCCzczwdvJxZIWtfrqqcOiuRZn

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With that, the ministers in the hall exchanged serious glances.gToJrjfzjfiksexoHwPwXZHKORpQrj

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Li Wuting continued to speak at a steady pace.UJYvgXVWmZmitToXwQNyZErmWpelxu

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Ning Rushen listened to his explanation:zLYDhMNcBcnpSOuAIZoBANdxIaOuPc

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Li Wuting conservatively retained the Prime Minister position.IVHpnxJdToiQtKyWVyVOvadhYrbFkP

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If there were no surprises…RrFHeJtfUIYFWveOvEPBsHGCZWCRdx

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Ning Rushen glanced at the five key ministers present—sVxsyinACaQWlpTRSFstfIwLdjJmYj

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Each of them had their own faction and leaned towards the new emperor. They would likely be the first to benefit from and support the new policy.KBLbOYNcbYvfWaDJTGiaLfKvhhViqi

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As expected, the hall quickly erupted into discussion.ARTsPOlXZZvXyyNxdkRHIRkLAHbdeh

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Ning Rushen stood by, listening with his hands in his sleeves. Since he was one of the “initiators” of the new policy, the high-ranking old officials had no objections to his presence.CSFBrpYiZtCldrjHBuvVLuWdKSDzjB

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In fact, several times he met Ji Jie’s gaze with a half-smile, and Ji Jie even nodded warmly at him—PjFNQWnQbAlXWkrcfBiNPKdtSkHzNM

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Ning Rushen briefly remembered the “ancient texts” he had yet to finish for him.DQlLntGZAfzUVOrNbKeQODxUnWYogd

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He silently closed his mouth and looked away.GSovxaYSaMUUDDZNthlmbKybGZBboD

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Hoping that once Ji Taifu got busy, he would forget about it.dSpkPivGKVUIgOTiheusZqSSKgWmtc

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The discussion in the hall gradually came to an end.nnvxefMbqnLOuqYpBRCHiOCALlTIGX

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Ning Rushen listened and felt that some of the issues from the old “cabinet system” should be avoidable. At least the eunuchs’ monopolization of power—cjTiEPBbKplWdklhOJvTWlysqxFbSj

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He glanced at the side, where De Quan, lost in his own world and occasionally chuckling, was—ahtFVWRxuEYbumxNlPKqwvOygvPGxB

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He had no idea what the other was here for.lVWfmnogzbaaPZSVYDYAsfhBtZDfAi

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While pondering, Li Wuting spoke, “Minister Ji and Minister Guo, please stay. The rest of you, please leave.”TulggibDbZSNewMgapYmiZQdXVwXRA

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Ning Rushen came back to his senses and replied with the others, “Yes.”QUyiydxcrIjhJyIYJtlrjjUPVkGPQL

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After speaking, he looked at Li Wuting.RsnrQxmrSopHgTekUMhBbFRrfOUIHd

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He met Li Wuting’s gaze, which was directed at him over the heads of the crowd. Li Wuting’s lips moved as if to say something, but then he stopped.wFLoKQtDmfgSAcfdJwLQExuEYjEOkE

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He then turned his attention back to Minister Ji and the others.UIsNYQUrdfnMUOuqwjdwFfrySRFzgZ

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Ning Rushen: ?sPITWWrCufeKoISSGEWZsEbCxljnzY

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With a faint sense of confusion, he exited the hall.jgrhelVdJTUEaihSgYxcEcGSGQTcsJ

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The other three ministers had already left quickly. Ning Rushen had walked a few steps out when a young eunuch hurried after him with a food box, “Master Ning, His Majesty has sent this for you.”mLDKSPpwnuGaDiWCuYFhqnXDMuANfl

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Ning Rushen was startled for a moment, his heart rate quickening:xwifiQRtfdQeMoORskjKcDjQhNJqZf

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He thought there wouldn’t be any today…PMofSYoKaUNxSaqRAQcJkZDBmOKBVx

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“Thank you, Your Majesty.”fjLobEfOYLvnqBuKtBTyRCvjvWfqJV

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He said, tucking the food box under his arm and walking away with a satisfied expression.ybHhOpshCbGxeQkPeXpAoqpIbUhySa

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Leaving Wenhua Hall, there was a shortcut through the Imperial Garden.HFtJdsBalPDrHQFduzVtJKwkXBNjbh

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As Ning Rushen entered the garden, he saw a group of palace servants ahead. A familiar childish voice came from that direction.BcdTfKcxYMMpeVopYXecOEHIdEpvlX

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He paused for a moment, and as he turned a corner, he saw the short-legged figure.jNqWBnqnWibUQyCTHzbszYGUgapkXn

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Li Jingyu, with keen eyes, turned around, “Master Ning!”LSLOMYFQwXmUmuIkUEoOlWBGvtKLbV

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Ning Rushen approached, “What is Little Prince doing here?”xEqiKNBNeCfDkRzcZlssRulRWpsWYP

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“Waiting for the Emperor, but I heard that the Emperor is in a meeting.”kxVKePJYFyvBuNLbYJLFGjAtxdZbPJ

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So you were just playing hide and seek.cYNgCQZkCVRxsUSlmGpQXlGOaapkQK

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He said, “The meeting should be ending soon.”aUvLtEOpMXNWrbaubRnPiyLfCiVdxu

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“Oh…” Li Jingyu glanced at him, his black-and-white eyes turning, “Since there’s still some time, Master Ning, play with me for a while.”vMtdHJUwlTBpQVHrWxRsjnFDSwAvMg

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“What does the Little Prince want to play?”gLOYiFFGFFOjwnUOTgymveMCjWegSB

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“Hide and seek?”DKghBIemoJdqcdyVYyOdSWdPEMRyxJ

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Ning Rushen thought for a moment, “Alright.”oDFUzTuywhofNMHYibVGoMxzYdOutq

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The palace was guarded by soldiers and attended by palace servants, so it was relatively safe. But considering the Little Prince’s penchant for tricky hiding spots, Ning Rushen decided:smDrsZvdUkjdcyIPWaweOPYqnksJjr

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“I’ll hide, and the Little Prince can seek.”vOVxyFTMdWqJJXZhirvMdnAOBYNwwX

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Li Jingyu eyed his food box, “Hmm, if I find you, your pastries belong to me.”MyhpRsXpvTJChiLtElzJmdVyyWITiM

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“…” Ning Rushen instinctively hugged the food box tighter, “What if you don’t find me?”JkqIcbFNMQCwJjNvnOIEHWhyGvoKct

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Li Jingyu thought for a moment, “Then I’ll tell Master Ning a little secret.”kjpDxhujmrsqgMRFegnNOUYuwypaMe

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Ning Rushen, “Will it be another scandal?”zvTDcrjNknedjUyYwFNQdaYzkpcoTD

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He was no longer interested.vzxaZqVUwqUFLWsVjFrUIyIOlLzvqs

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“No.” Li Jingyu said mysteriously, “It’s a secret about Master Ning.”TAWJZAcfsTIsKkGeoejdPkifHUCvit

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“????”DzxOiAYddfLWPnBmEsqJUkqQaEShNf

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Ning Rushen was greatly shocked: He didn’t even know his own secret and was going to hear it from someone else?ymZFrEeTsEZsuglKJvkeiolLKNuVDf

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He opened his mouth, then nodded, “Alright.”pmUrhDwxLyOSmYMRlzrsIalJsaBEKy

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The Imperial Garden was large, with many rockeries and pavilions.sVHILZWwNehjUsnXsqlcaMXrLGHJSv

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Ning Rushen walked further in and soon found a rugged and unique rockery behind a flower grove.CgbwtiQXZpRbvtDZDmOlffLLHbPQcF

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He circled around and found a recessed stone cave.HjkfhGHAnaaoJPglTjAeXcJaafTaLY

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Ning Rushen measured himself against the size of the cave: doable.DPCbzwlBfKGAQSZcCmomhIfdCUprgt

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He squeezed himself in.UIuTevdrJgaVmkcnFOfaNNBwNiSbyh

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Before that, he moved a large potted plant nearby to block the entrance.jqfivhBVVHEUhjifJFBczFBrmQBfDQ

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After hiding, Ning Rushen quietly waited for the Little Prince to find him.svXFDXcQElEXkUzylKChAxxBpRDrph

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Time passed bit by bit.UrZZeIRgFGaFlbXKfYVhSIWcHRdMPA

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He didn’t know how long he waited, but finally, there was some movement.xOozcDsWPQIUFRKoZQLHDbbCIzVrxf

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Ning Rushen, hidden in the stone cave, listened carefully.QJPxhUTPYyxpSQUaktpiqCtumZAPxn

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He could hear Li Jingyu on the other side of the rockery, possibly climbing somewhere, with palace servants shouting, “Your Highness, don’t climb!”wBPIICzSLoiOfmockspDgRsYLFCdcy

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A few minutes later, the noise grew closer.WJxdrrzqeRRGXNGlTHWPtlHguzBqlg

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Ning Rushen adjusted his hiding position: tight!prRXFlvTaGQOzAQBQDiXrZrcCtkSDO

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Just as he was holding his breath, another noise suddenly came. Then he heard palace servants exclaim:loGEXnhiTxlwhjmkhYysgufUMnikQq

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“Paying respects to His Majesty!”oSFiyyJDmCCniPRcUORemCUUhUPgay

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“………” Li Wuting?xDjHvuhlLNWFrpWbAIWESrYWbfYbGg

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Ning Rushen swallowed hard.OduOikmZQECiAJzNlvBDnSvclSUfVC

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A deep and stern voice came from the other side, “Jingyu, what are you climbing up there for?”cdfSZNMgmbiylugjjnftEODxjlMTFj

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“Royal Brother, I’m looking for a cat.”HdwedDruhwbYdzANCxrcwaygTUuAVu

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“Nonsense. How old are you, and you’re behaving like this!”IPTyWbbnnglSbyabtLUllNkfxFHXOz

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A stern lecture echoed through the rockery.fQNtjNvwMttaOswysWOSHWYfFvOPEz

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Ning Rushen licked his lips:…namYBYycAaLGMqZEZGfjPNyipmRMUK

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No, it has nothing to do with him.lEgDfeFBFInsLyQQwkUBCMZzoOPyHK

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As long as he stayed hidden, he wouldn’t be the one being scolded.qTqifRklHTXnWzKvAbVzWuutBmWazG

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After five or six minutes, the noise finally stopped.SOwffsREcmqJxwSXXdTEvMdTxjhkGD

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Li Wuting finished educating the penitent Li Jingyu, assigned some tasks, and left.aGGmlwQKwIbUbSwuTCDmtYdZEzKSHi

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As he walked past the potted plant—isTxrUOjQTpEVmGNcUDcNUgjyDcGgI

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He suddenly noticed a piece of crimson sleeve peeking out from behind the potted plant, caught on the jagged stone corner.ovsUidgwFOBgHkLjFCTQoLDmzxYjqm

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Li Wuting stopped abruptly.PRbKZruMRXUcsvwpgTeSawmdnFncOe

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He was silent for several seconds, then reached out to move the potted plant.qQdmshsQThutdmklnhMHtkKjvDRiRr

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With a whoosh, a larger figure emerged from behind it.ULNHfCroSSpLWZSEgiBdXdemNnfAtv

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Li Wuting, “…”SVKjmDgZIhPJfIZnMbleJNXuwPmBDw

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Ning Rushen, “…”ZuqnFiwqoERlDPgIrvRluIAaIqDskZ

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Amidst the verdant and fluttering branches, Li Wuting’s tall figure blocked the entrance to the stone cave, his calm and handsome face lit by backlight.RzAyKmrCPjyXbflsmYummQdPYjHaYe

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The two of them locked eyes.YemoAcoawUVgedIjwiuFXjcvLwJEzj

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At that moment, Li Jingyu’s voice came from the other side, “Royal Brother? Did you see Master Ning?”jvfslRazvoPMGVYFQPYWAKDPEsAoWp

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Ning Rushen took a deep breath!GSzuRdavZmGNBzPqLqsAlNVHfjVvvD

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He pressed his back against the stone cave wall, nervously watching.NtRiFXfZQcYFbGGwNzMkXkeSKvayzk

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As his heartbeat quickened, Li Wuting looked at him silently for two seconds, then suddenly lowered his eyes and smiled.xbPISltSWqwJeRDNjVDychtVMbjJko

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He tucked the exposed sleeve back in.gYxuqsrAAMXwbtbmcDvVEVALdZnGtC

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Li Wuting neatly covered the potted plant and turned to speak naturally, “I didn’t see him.”LXNlBRGwKFWPFmedTYdgATQkmcdRYD

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Too dang sweet. ☺️