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“What?” Ning Rushen was stunned, his heart racing. Along with that came a large sense of confusion:uTvqTKCdKJbirkeejxrzTOAtnweBLR

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No, Shiyi is now living in the palace every night and can’t return to the court. So who could it be…mOCYoEfrKlsCMYSwJNcoDXFsTOScGh

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He stopped in front of Ning Rushen, tilted his head, and studied him for a moment.zlvFpWGAymeskvfkhlHFfcuDNRPIyo

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Ning Rushen took a deep breath, “No, it’s just…”DdnrGKJRmXVvMLKsgnrBzULMCwowTp

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He started to speak but suddenly stopped: Wait, he forgot. Li Wuting still didn’t know he already knew who the main character of Xiao Huangwen was.KkkJjKNgqoBWSsEDhQlpSwxRXEKJME

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No wonder he couldn’t see through the excuse. What a blunder…!vpracTaZlRsasWPQNphthHnroSQLIk

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Ning Rushen swallowed his words again, “It’s just me… expressing my feelings honestly.”nCTimczYWKaHJUfXHTcQBPEYzfgwai

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Li Wuting chuckled softly, then looked at his disheveled hair:tymEnnTbabbrELQWWiEtGZnwdyWtHh

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“Soon, very soon.”ZTAOLsWrRZRFhkfgiDrzpbNVSmUwUt

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“Can you do it yourself? Do you know how?”obfOZOpMGzBggYcjqjRKWhOAJlrXQl

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Ning Rushen originally intended to call Xinglan in, but hearing this, he couldn’t help but feel eager, “I suppose.”EWFMuuLWHpjJmRvYeTkfialWmpEWPu

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As he said this, he raised his hand to gather his hair.NVNvwIpbyhXoxzmJWCOvxrFdQjJSoX

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The plain-colored sleeves slid down from his elbows, revealing two fair and beautiful arms. The black hair tangled around his slender wrists, swaying in front of Li Wuting’s eyes as he moved.bhXYdeViWuJldcRcXKzqTOOOoDqSLp

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Right before his eyes, he watched as the neatly arranged hair fell out of place again.RfqbZaGhWNnyphEKZFjrkiiZdyqrHZ

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Li Wuting, “…”fcNDDMKydRDpArSFvOXeckUyAMvibr

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Ning Rushen was strenuously tying up his hair.qvPsICXFBGezCmoqdxouZLVWZZzzPK

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His hands were sore, and just as he tossed them a couple of times, a large hand suddenly grabbed his flailing arm. Li Wuting held his tired hand:JUzdqpdpeccsCrSVBnOiYdWGYiIiEu

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“With this little strength, what are you struggling for?”KwGYndTbQzfrYWUJgEXTGpByJdXoVw

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The warmth of his palm made Ning Rushen shiver.yEIbuJLPiDOGdpjNqzJNWWlroDcblP

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Ning Rushen steadied himself, “In my dreams, I can do eighty somersaults.”sFlLqDPPbdAnICIFUxcTOUZcLzycpc

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Li Wuting said softly, “Otherwise, how would it be called a dream?”aEesvpOljiNVQadasqOlGnLvjclGcR

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“…” You could be less blunt.FGFkRGhTEGVDUqYFGTcOLzfMZPKHpG

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He was about to call Xinglan in when his arm was suddenly pushed aside by Li Wuting:RkPQGTnMgRhDkGcMHCObQxARliSrbG

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“Alright, move your hand away.”tXVsjdKjDgvcnrqWgcilQUbhtcbHOy

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“?”YoxkAxmmLQWQdxgKmjPeRIHdCHUUUC

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One hand lifted him onto a stool, “Sit properly.”HMTsgrvQulNLHpSnjQSGghzRUymplf

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Ning Rushen was shocked, “…Your Majesty??”QtDjsqBeKTtNSldWlbDkqsWrEOthGl

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The person behind him had already gathered his black hair and gave it a gentle tug, “It’s not that I’m neglecting you.”FMMoPkdqzHTsqDmayBOoGehBbtLAXG

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Ning Rushen opened his mouth: …mdPbOwIfmMzfdthzOTbpNvqAmvQxYS

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So this is, giving him a hair arrangement?VvArYSYfOdtFiwpoCeMsAHbUnKRisr

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If anyone could let the emperor tie his hair, he might be the first.HpXqeqKMkMbMVrIoQABIqHzYgCEZJS

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In front of the desk was a mirror. Due to today’s ceremony, the wooden comb and hairband were set aside.YPDegXjnjvkvpfncsdCdsMbzIYlssn

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Ning Rushen sat perfectly at Li Wuting’s waist level.vExSlIIsSXAqWvyehmUBexcgucvHCo

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He looked at the mirror in front of him and saw that below the dark blue, silver-edged belt on Li Wuting’s waist, a piece of jade hung down. Li Wuting’s large hand gathered his hair, and the black strands slid through his calloused fingers.vcEjJruRnKhVpVGeOgaBBJTFSsCsKn

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While tying his hair, the joints of his fingers occasionally brushed against Ning Rushen’s neck.lECyRIHejOvAiCZMJlzHEWPRNNEmTZ

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Ning Rushen stared at that hand, and the fragments of a story suddenly popped into his mind: ‘The great hand of the Emperor…’qjCPaCcZoKFLBZeSrRPqfUCezYOiRZ

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He quickly closed his eyes: Dirty thing, go away!BpdfcKDYWeEZKCYYqTeExgQJarmglS

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Behind him, Li Wuting gathered up his long hair.BGNSzzsjztxiDdWrMazRqCReiImFFx

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A section of his pale neck was exposed, its beautiful curve disappearing into the small collar of his robe.uhQTKkfXuWJioYhKLOkxjoZTCrcDPc

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A faint blush lingered at the base of his neck, like the tender flesh of a spring pear.eNkxahIkdbxqsiFputdFCospRLXhJR

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Li Wuting lowered his gaze, tidied the hairpin, and tied it with a sky-blue ribbon, then withdrew his hand.tBLeUXHuPCoRJHpZHURiZwvvYuCQkR

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Ning Rushen turned his head and asked, “Is it done?”vrqhKKsUqvSJPhBNTByuaQPowMvlhf

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The blue ribbon hung down. His face, lifted upward, still had a faint blush, like someone transitioning from youth to maturity.ennVNrwoinLCazqiJgiKYJwlcQwsEd

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Li Wuting paused for a moment and said, “Yes.”AJDnBgwDtCJbbIImltzkpVRVMrSJet

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Ning Rushen stood up and touched it, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”cVJbxWukiFuBbMwadapqzWhHYWOGYr

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“That hand of yours,” Li Wuting said, looking over, “Don’t mess with it. If you do, it’ll come undone again.”lnWsmuSNvqWorUoOjictrTdBcdtgHZ

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Ning Rushen obediently withdrew his hand, “Oh.”GRAsezVYMBQucphWmrewmGRiSIYkaY

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As the auspicious time approached, the two left the room.oxLSYLqkOKgoKfRVMFhGDhNLThCHIC

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When the door opened, Ning Rushen saw that the attending guards, palace servants, and servants from the Ning residence were all kneeling outside the courtyard.ezWfRPoHJDkEmRpmDenuhfOzzQUBOj

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“Rise,” Li Wuting said淡淡, “Go get ready.”sESbNiHMNQggmDFgtRFehbueUTKFZi

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The group then dispersed.ohisOAZnmNMhpesfGdCyrvhxkMoIFl

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Xinglan carefully approached Ning Rushen and, looking up, was surprised to see that the master had done his own hair. When did he learn to do that?dPqmoGQCdwIRYvQCWBlJEsUUhgKjrT

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But… Xinglan glanced at the emperor beside them.BsOpybZQMiPpvKQceVMfRgHGVlwRNr

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Suppressing some startling speculations, she thought it couldn’t have been done by His Majesty, could it?dTPnLUWCoQETprulgIawjzQErIQRWN

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Arriving at the front courtyard, the guests were already in place.xJysNxJOcouGsTeezTCwsDDMMYBvTv

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Probably because of the emperor’s presence, everyone behaved themselves, and even the usually restless Geng Quan was as quiet as a quail.QrRWuKBDbPSxUKvfcgubpeeaXiyhaX

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Ning Rushen looked around and sighed with relief: no worries.nBVLkcfqxuVUdiQihmFHIrLgMqSIZW

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He went to welcome Ji Jie into the residence and into the ceremonial hall.HVDqrqxtCzoRsBJpeCbZyLbdiQaUJp

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In the ceremonial hall, apart from the main guest seat, there was also a reserved spot for parents and relatives. Ning Rushen saw Li Wuting standing there, dressed in formal attire.dGFUyJZSAQpIWsvPtQZqcTcWiebKbX

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He looked at Li Wuting: the front row for observing the ceremony?NYflvoSaEAmLSYwSFwFNyCmXMkTXAI

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Li Wuting gave him a sidelong glance: Do you think I’m you?YDMZIWYbVDqnLrgalsFuIEVBszgXVk

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“…”lxWHueSsTpmzzxiRmxYcpRJInAgCDN

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After Ji Jie naturally greeted Li Wuting, Ning Rushen understood: his “family member” position was vacant, and Li Wuting must be taking that spot in his capacity as the emperor.VMBgcZImkbeOzEarCllDEuPscCKdiv

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The foremost scholar was the main guest, and the reigning emperor was present to observe the ceremony.mPSWNVYbaUsDixnwuMCdrQUFSTGKRd

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Ning Rushen’s coming-of-age ceremony was unprecedented in its grandeur.kEPEJnRloXZiqrTSsOUfltAJNTkVjU

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The guests invited to witness the ceremony and banquet stood on either side of the hall, marveling and envying the spectacle.OOnPkJxZdsxaVujHmbATXMyWCGyLES

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Among the onlookers was Fan Wan, who, gazing around, remarked, “I thought that witnessing Mr. Ji’s ceremony was already an honor, but I didn’t expect to see His Majesty here.”ZEuofwhiENjWUctPBdxkaehyIbRrsq

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Standing next to him was Geng Yan.YfjloIJwgLhHhVciocpsQCERnkbMIO

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Geng Yan’s expression was blank. “It’s normal.”YoOuBqrTppvEygtfgJQRodMCBioOQl

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Fan Wan turned to him, confused.uwHxKYmKKVXRyZZxFbdVPdfCWTnkWa

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While they were talking, Ning Rushen had already gone through the ceremony three times: wearing a white silk robe underneath, a crimson ceremonial robe in the middle, and a layer of light, golden gauze on the outside.zgCjlGKzWTRPCEujTsIwCsNsinJEnV

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He performed the ritual bowing along with Ji Jie.mVeBqqLeBHVlyJykgdItEdOiPkDYqU

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After drinking the sweet wine, a faint blush quickly appeared on his face.AIjWLlCSDYhSIAAgIDGBXCvvWcDOVy

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Ning Rushen’s thoughts drifted as he listened to Ji Jie’s congratulatory words, mumbling along, “First, the black silk cap… second, the leather cap… third, the noble cap…”CMpbNQEZPQrHQOzsprFRuwFZCivNRA

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He idly said, “Layer upon layer.”xvhbzmEsRfSxXjExBvkvHFZANXxVov

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Li Wuting looked over.doTpMfOTdEJvVoNdSBptubVWwPorzz

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Ji Jie’s speech faltered for a moment, then he kindly reminded, “There is no layering. Now, the final phrase: Worship your ancestors and honor the heavens’ blessings.”cGcWxoEntAPuKlWUBEGzSXoUsRyeYj

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Ning Rushen finished reciting the line.xdlQwYmcxLwCxTrjMdSFENKrCwsfcX

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Ji Jie then said, “The ceremony is complete. Bow and thank your parents and the heavens.”kgGplmeWBMWPiCzMTAjKloYaaiaLGE

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Without parents, Ning Rushen only needed to bow to the heavens: those receiving the ritual outside the capital bow to the capital city, and those within bow to the imperial palace. With the emperor present—HgMrTcdPQRNSKkiUspeDDagMxNidbJ

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He realized this, then slowly bowed.ltEmoJGTlPthwbSRpoQSglKSIxacxV

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In his crimson attire, with a glimpse of a snow-white collar and a layer of light, golden gauze, he looked radiant with the flowing gold and red. As he bowed, his forehead rested on his hand, revealing a smooth section of his neck.EFHDIhzIxHSJemnhFiBkaLLREqWVnO

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Li Wuting watched with a fixed gaze, his eyelashes slightly fluttering.QkoDyaXlDnCumcrNHAgBQzDnqgZzGf

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He observed the bowed figure for a moment, then, after a breath, another, and a third—FWEWOVgsApoqzPOVgkUFhgvilRJBOs

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Suddenly, his brow twitched: why isn’t he moving?mDyMCFmDvnWRtJYjPipdNkCkdPuHrQ

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Clearly, Ji Jie and the guests on either side also noticed that Ning Rushen’s bow was taking unusually long, and their gazes turned toward him.bdlHNnRCmnnDZWbBITlbsyienGJkoJ

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Li Wuting lowered his eyes and saw that Ning Rushen’s face was flushed with a slight intoxication, his gaze dazed and staring into space.CMAVwiwzWuhjKjCExPAVAWTIjPjSQQ

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Ji Jie was about to say “rise,” but the emperor beside him suddenly moved.mjQjGMyEgdbUpixfAwQHqtAGeMTEMo

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Li Wuting paused for a few seconds, then couldn’t resist stepping forward to lift Ning Rushen. With the cover of his sleeve and body, he leaned in close to Ning Rushen’s ear and whispered:uEzoqsGqpZIhxHYPayomGMuIRTQKcb

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“…What are you daydreaming about?”RKOgBhFjCmEWSCSoOCavahGhLQmobh

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Ning Rushen, suddenly pulled up, snapped back to reality.mQYDYjUpUfaSgtAPdKQvWqfejzegYN

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He looked up and saw Li Wuting’s face, close enough to touch, and felt the emperor’s hands partially holding him under the cover of his sleeve.izwYEvcLoCtWFNUVbvMjwSCuaNYShE

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Their gazes met. Li Wuting said, “Mr. Ning, no need to be so formal.”uaXrPdVhsWXICkEUCMabPoECFlexgA

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Ning Rushen immediately came to his senses! He stood upright, embarrassed, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”MMXGyajkVawVUTQXSBYmCslnMSkOnd

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His face turned red, and his eyes shone with a bright luster.GxfUfonLABvdIHUTeUIIJVQHILLlKg

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Li Wuting looked at him for two seconds, then stepped back. “Hmm.”HFuYshBCKGQsigCFYRMCUxTrIfJsWN

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With the final bow completed, Ji Jie began to speak, “Mr. Ning is young and talented, with exceptional grace. His knowledge is profound and far-reaching, truly a rare talent. Today, on this coming-of-age ceremony, I shall bestow a word upon you—‘Rushen.’”kNGjEpFocWgjWkFZtgfHNYeRxBLPVv

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This word was agreed upon in advance.HGpikwYLznEygPpLPHohhhSYYtyoQR

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Ning Rushen immediately said, “A good word, thank you, Mr. Ji!”uMQnXORlVuqDhNOIcAWwVwBRucIsRB

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The hand gripping his arm tightened slightly.hdXoidJLNqjPoIFpMVyyqkHpIvDKSE

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He turned to look at Li Wuting, who was giving him a half-smile.PURlOIaFvMYMYbPWTNMEoHwJkvNNUb

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Ning Rushen: ?MLuSYjGzqXeHtwrfYErUrmQfiWPDgz

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What’s wrong? Does my real name sound like a joke?pSoFRwgOSvkcNJmiOfFXPcalQLdibs

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The coronation ceremony ended.dZVWJqyURflPvGvglHExXHIIcxxLpl

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Ji Jie was about to return to his studies, so Ning Rushen saw him out of the mansion.uGvDABvPEFolwTrQwGtmeClarLfuzT

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The remaining guests stayed in the front courtyard to feast.UycjuvPoCVrFKerwHuMiKuffwYNArq

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Ning Rushen returned to the front courtyard and saw Geng Yan and Fan Wan huddled together, still discussing his calligraphy:TlnoqaBNHmEOnofugNSINXOQflqKiO

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“Why is the name ‘Ru Shen’ given as a gift related to ‘Chen’?”JIBZsrGiJxcqywaToCcvrYQQvdomyP

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“Maybe it’s because ‘Chen’ looks like ‘Shen,’ so it’s ‘Ru Shen.'”qoNOZMnfsCXZeHtXBiemzcGAxsqcQQ

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Geng Yan, ever clever, said, “Then ‘Ru Tan’ would work too.”nkwizFJRDQArRBNQoexfTVczIXUGBy

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Ning Rushen, “…”onwMEPTkbuovKTHwQtTUaOZyHxBgSJ

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He walked over and kicked Geng Yan from behind. Geng Yan yelped, “Ouch!”PcISsztJgtwQinhOUsxATwqgggLyjB

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Geng Yan turned around angrily, shaking his finger at him. Ning Rushen nonchalantly flicked his finger away:TqMAqMAAxOSadRLSwUyKjDXntSiqaL

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“Where’s His Majesty?”iHdVYRdspnyIGDwLqbORZphYUCcLJp

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Geng Yan yelped again and withdrew his hand, “I don’t know.”ENEAhQRicWCAppKldRdzRwDbGYyPSH

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Ning Rushen thought to himself, you’re so clueless, not even noticing the emperor.ZXvMzrWtUMGMbKzGZYZhHBZRvgHlEm

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Fan Wan pointed towards the main hall, “It seems the emperor went that way.”cmUMqMfhZrCAzXlASQidBvALEgFgmy

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Ning Rushen nodded, “Oh.”PJejKqjYaHBsiurtoWbcFAPLnlKHWi

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He went to the main hall.vJnZymPxLRyKbvHsiAjYggChSlTffy

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Outside the hall, he saw the guards and servants standing around, and De Quan was guarding the door. After asking, he learned that Li Wuting was alone inside.rggMPAGzicgtEamicRtFuipMpMqzAh

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He neither attended the feast nor prepared to return to the palace.VndpuCWmVWmNEnGTRtowZbmlQsrkpG

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Ning Rushen was puzzled, “Isn’t His Majesty going back?”mPBLmNtccyjfqEWqlsLfwDwpRAYoDZ

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De Quan immediately gave him a look of reluctant understanding: Isn’t it what you wanted, for the emperor to stay a bit longer?QoARqSDAkhdnSvWxQVPaFZlSMebRhH

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“…”eOxDRnZmreCvXJtDsVjwFDTdntVVmY

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Yes, yes, that’s what he wanted.afdFAgeXgsWUoCFLiVcoBfbgPdDbjo

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Ning Rushen felt a bit dizzy and waved his hand before entering.NopTLhSlwCIsTqNOyLebFwUtihHYKV

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Upon entering, he saw Li Wuting standing with his hands behind his back in the hall.QWvBjAiQAFKntrhPfFmxRENkgFhanE

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Li Wuting, dressed in dark robes, was facing away from him. Upon hearing the noise, he turned and looked, his clear and handsome face standing out sharply in the plain hall.WOsMVNFvlYyzgqrHVFmQnLzJuEYrZI

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Ning Rushen hesitated for a moment, “Your Majesty.”HMyzsjRdNuXQMVZsWROAypJxOZuEtM

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Li Wuting assessed him for two seconds, “Come here.”NUVKMqWdGeNpCQfetTQqQuGXTOwnWd

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Ning Rushen moved closer, “What’s wrong?”lnjKAhTOrDOUOolkGxUTgTXKwmxXeM

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“Bow your head.”bbwGMrkAIbuDHMWpYYKDHyqGOoDegr

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Not understanding why, he complied. As soon as he lowered his head, he felt a presence move close. Li Wuting stepped closer and raised a hand to his head:cHyTFEQkdipWBWwTFQwYfNNbqcSDKz

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His hair first loosened, then was adjusted.VkOnNVCAthtVPIlXYjdiDBDSuJDfFA

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Ning Rushen looked up, “Your Majesty???”DSvKiIDVsfTcYyEiptwnfWGNHxOQcp

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“Gift for the coming-of-age ceremony. Don’t move.”ttfatwKRdUzRHISZKTSELqoZfqLNpK

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What, there’s a gift too?MfGeNrXWMDYnWrxVtLGoBvNXVffuGx

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Ning Rushen immediately stood still, shyly lowering his head, “How can I accept this…”nzNXvGCKEXmLJEcrRuwNQXjgGWzPyP

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He heard a knowing chuckle from above.yfvdhGRfGINaWTkjnpzbUbAXplqmwg

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A glossy white jade hairpin was quickly fastened.erspMGKxAwGXJwxlNeJQmpEaEqLlIO

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Ning Rushen, feeling something, asked, “Is it done?”JxTqCFWVDvmVroasnuTHPiARplyibd

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A response came from above, and he looked up.VgorFfiWQaTkybZrGiBAUSrINJJppD

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Li Wuting’s handsome face was now very close, gazing down at him. The hand that was on his head didn’t move away, and the dark sleeve fell from one side.TuxjkTtHMTLzqOxxtKrHBumgAfNzJP

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At such a close distance, it felt like Li Wuting was half-embracing him.FVlXJXCVxAQodmDiJujjzjwDToEoFO

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Ning Rushen opened his mouth to speak but felt his head being adjusted again. Li Wuting’s slender, jade-like fingers pinched the hairpin as if grabbing a tail.qFULOdqYgTuoEaDotgHLiNmimpLkvd

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Li Wuting examined him and curved his lips, “…Ru Shen?”XsKBrzGrWcGLWEZaKDvdZrXxsyfkFe

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