Chapter 48
“What?” Ning Rushen was stunned, his heart racing. Along with that came a large sense of confusion:GOYCrrAakpUxjKUfaVOtrGEkHosMvE
qHnEkMThQWzXrnBNo, Shiyi is now living in the palace every night and can’t return to the court. So who could it be…HXZMhtayKTmpebPGToLTdbNIIFpLgQ
FROwsihwiEXjqWFHe stopped in front of Ning Rushen, tilted his head, and studied him for a moment.chHczcjpDjYsQWTwpnoQcCTsFPscae
vxHJOPRAKPyoFjyNing Rushen took a deep breath, “No, it’s just…”fgPDEnBbPyujOAjDlBPYXojptryaKe
DDOPgJoeqMMtutpHe 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.DgUfYBrnQmBhQbsuztjIbRBOHHMwlJ
BNRZGFAnOVSXycFNo wonder he couldn’t see through the excuse. What a blunder…!yEgygTSWLDAqAwAGUxSMRYYTYCkWkf
bPaHznIDctUudAGNing Rushen swallowed his words again, “It’s just me… expressing my feelings honestly.”dCLuWVpradlWwKtFKlupvoztCSwcAA
RpwenHzBxGwozxMLi Wuting chuckled softly, then looked at his disheveled hair:erdWyrPsPooeZYSqBDcWrbMkmWXOws
ZWLmFlHyktBBHAB“Soon, very soon.”AZCRQCKANyEsSeVZUVuadZtjrWFpch
JkvIuodFmAqFjBl“Can you do it yourself? Do you know how?”TfnShpvZXaXxsEUknqBcxXaRTsKREI
TBfkJzXVMmlnxiNNing Rushen originally intended to call Xinglan in, but hearing this, he couldn’t help but feel eager, “I suppose.”ZfFmlejeruRgDdKLdJJBurarjVjoyv
yNRHsEesWaxJdqFAs he said this, he raised his hand to gather his hair.YpYDIwAReciBVXcnvnbHhsYUuPLVDR
nUPALILftjQGwnAThe 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.rIUFjDPqXmFwiCkpeAMKtDUFDydZaI
SYIrWQMXgyqlvDcRight before his eyes, he watched as the neatly arranged hair fell out of place again.yWxGyyPFkDNGzJtcDLeHClgwoMFWHb
AmkBcHiryniRXHILi Wuting, “…”KNUBBovasUtPJaFPKykIbzzsbHYkRW
QGPKCyLFPAYMOSCNing Rushen was strenuously tying up his hair.dxbNYFuyULGQRnmiBZAusJwUqPPKHl
uXNiktlBiPGPNdGHis 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:aMooWGIlxxUSYBGqHCyntCbpHEAuLL
WyXdgPfhaViwzJI“With this little strength, what are you struggling for?”nKmwKWtVsnZoaTtebLFICtFYeyvOZG
aDaGfsqWllfYXeLThe warmth of his palm made Ning Rushen shiver.GPHNhoocOAvafMxqOOclbFtVZGqnjQ
BRdSmzQuKHuSWiZNing Rushen steadied himself, “In my dreams, I can do eighty somersaults.”DyQXlrxJsRerOlKuuIoZBVLuSYqctR
lBoNHAiNcPHhaEGLi Wuting said softly, “Otherwise, how would it be called a dream?”NcuAWRYnxhYGwNMmuhQnQGTOQWJoCN
rmULRyaPAEbZqvV“…” You could be less blunt.tjIKcDHBxjaFuaMNGutadUAUSJHICw
UdzBeXpgHVkawAcHe was about to call Xinglan in when his arm was suddenly pushed aside by Li Wuting:qqKKmDlHjLmpJmHyHCZsZvSxwbaYcg
siUCeqsIffRthUO“Alright, move your hand away.”KgDWelFDiyUvTPjbRFJqTZRtyVvrmD
sIxrMbBxAHJQQlF“?”tOGTVBCZdmlebDRALgizZOxyEhblzM
KRwEVxSYIBKxBUyOne hand lifted him onto a stool, “Sit properly.”VPGOHuDCJDJVLxkxaoTWipYywjSfvg
LdSWigrzJzyiCOENing Rushen was shocked, “…Your Majesty??”SNhCQKpTyWXfBcGORnndnOQchkOlLi
ISOSZeQOKRxLhGhThe person behind him had already gathered his black hair and gave it a gentle tug, “It’s not that I’m neglecting you.”fYZCZzeqPVWEvIDBjtuHNxuBDLNgaT
LjWIbvsLgUjnzjINing Rushen opened his mouth: …NnIqicHhZpMLbMDHHDaDfYgeeKyHzP
evIrNIZhlUciaWISo this is, giving him a hair arrangement?OZUHUbhajIcoxMeGrhXwyUtvOGLzAN
mDDhIeedLjfQkwCIf anyone could let the emperor tie his hair, he might be the first.pPWacPAmZNWfQhLUJzBCcmswXUrgsX
ZKLKSESXllmGvQlIn front of the desk was a mirror. Due to today’s ceremony, the wooden comb and hairband were set aside.EUhtPvcibDkfWRfqtdePfTXrVlmyZc
QVnieJkloeTsOTHNing Rushen sat perfectly at Li Wuting’s waist level.rbuCnKRUxGZbyiJWmbTLadIXnEHvTo
yYZCZXgqPKexuSBHe 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.AoKmooBVpADrjglHBmYiIsCSCpzBoO
mUXjwhkzBYHpbKkWhile tying his hair, the joints of his fingers occasionally brushed against Ning Rushen’s neck.KiynsqqkTKYTijNnoDGchIjQfAtMzi
WNNYKPzkdjytpVTNing Rushen stared at that hand, and the fragments of a story suddenly popped into his mind: ‘The great hand of the Emperor…’iKGxKyucgMaHJoOLFZnuaqDiZkneen
PtsQGwedPnbdiKeHe quickly closed his eyes: Dirty thing, go away!oWhNYKeYcSqZslrNESwUYVGkovhVzn
ywflMsnZJGSomdx…JfOqqczDHkafVMBRxbivFLDkgppiKt
JFBcEHwXhFudEbqBehind him, Li Wuting gathered up his long hair.dLrnaaMURwKfAZrfdfYyQHYgOJuXHz
gltdBRkoFZQZvVHA section of his pale neck was exposed, its beautiful curve disappearing into the small collar of his robe.GnpeXATGuVsoTzCUhoeByWRbfzZUCc
TDQvfJYUFjjSrwfA faint blush lingered at the base of his neck, like the tender flesh of a spring pear.lJHdWFRAHWIZKLoLwsozxbTYCvbZGV
ytFsnmCuUiVgbLjLi Wuting lowered his gaze, tidied the hairpin, and tied it with a sky-blue ribbon, then withdrew his hand.TvbqljKcyaSFGFuYqIcXguPSIScvWT
ITMQwAObhPnVNjfNing Rushen turned his head and asked, “Is it done?”qMSqrWHQiuxSJXqKYLxTdZLfTADbOJ
VBniHemZtTHvoOKThe blue ribbon hung down. His face, lifted upward, still had a faint blush, like someone transitioning from youth to maturity.ymVRlNnAuxjSGbxXEhitJklyFwSSxw
GehGRqkfawlKDQsLi Wuting paused for a moment and said, “Yes.”JThWTaegmlaenQYdRFuOsZaZIZyAHc
ARqwMPJdCrvoOroNing Rushen stood up and touched it, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”kaaSRuAzgyyVKkrpBvhOaeHIVEwKgL
ltPZacxOoWkMPtZ“That hand of yours,” Li Wuting said, looking over, “Don’t mess with it. If you do, it’ll come undone again.”vxNHymvGfdJMmztrymKtQgWRyHuVTL
rYTjFPyIAprgoPtNing Rushen obediently withdrew his hand, “Oh.”mFSkqmGgYhWarGYNjRuUPGZAcckTwY
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cwTGxhrhdXakZxoAs the auspicious time approached, the two left the room.alVIgHhJYdakHiKLabBwJkpzEqeYDn
pYnDIEEarjgvdCFWhen the door opened, Ning Rushen saw that the attending guards, palace servants, and servants from the Ning residence were all kneeling outside the courtyard.nUARGJvehfHjVAOIRbRbMoySpdxxFK
QiCmdBHUHsUCHcR“Rise,” Li Wuting said淡淡, “Go get ready.”vBrLulzybUjCJUBZKrGpMkCrfLPzse
JzAhGTfxORMzYtrThe group then dispersed.cWyxwOiyVvruxROrIGmBqhSgAOgVQN
mzWyTDYDBcrUhoxXinglan 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?bDGdVaWZBQdaibOmmfQIdaugvcOZwM
bghyEDOFELryLgVBut… Xinglan glanced at the emperor beside them.usuVSlbcZBFzKKXmdQVulIkIQIJqwl
kreCBYbvfeygivzSuppressing some startling speculations, she thought it couldn’t have been done by His Majesty, could it?SgYzlGiOVwjealRdNKtvYkBUCzwmMm
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MmVyiuGsLggFaibArriving at the front courtyard, the guests were already in place.WvgiTLxzZMjPREscdYqixfourzBTIe
JAqpVUKnrQBGWNaProbably because of the emperor’s presence, everyone behaved themselves, and even the usually restless Geng Quan was as quiet as a quail.nHMAqByFyucaljtNapGrJzkilJptzx
zGtopxagArsvqNyNing Rushen looked around and sighed with relief: no worries.brAiNXPkEkxzqwdGrkcFktQkaSAPCe
cvlIIYNTaVfiGjvHe went to welcome Ji Jie into the residence and into the ceremonial hall.SSIolWhbwkAeCVlxqXuNQCBDyQMSFm
ysXonbOrCccdCYHIn 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.UmoGzoIoBKfQCPQTaNrRTTCKcTeVcZ
ezTwjOOODasvzOXHe looked at Li Wuting: the front row for observing the ceremony?VdevwrVqcgQzPRNfpqyjbLpzgOYFUa
vqVkwoTethWSpdcLi Wuting gave him a sidelong glance: Do you think I’m you?zQiXgoVqDkmXrGTgbQlVaSiohPvjaE
gxHHzWslQMqMauV“…”wXwpznzPxjYrauddrnWpKAXTWCcgAP
xLnfcGzJSMhsZwKAfter 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.MnuhZnCzwUlLrnidwJjYpwsPqKvlyP
oByujIDpPeapPBDThe foremost scholar was the main guest, and the reigning emperor was present to observe the ceremony.nzOFFcgLliiJgPBbGyiWXzYptfchOl
qcPSYvmaWvYsbcwNing Rushen’s coming-of-age ceremony was unprecedented in its grandeur.lHRujqzeUlSiChVIihANFiodtvDDuT
smcegabNfdKKiIOThe guests invited to witness the ceremony and banquet stood on either side of the hall, marveling and envying the spectacle.cgUwBJuYEJZrritxGCTLQtnJkKvInN
QLFNWNfqaEWDWoJAmong 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.”wDToeTxpOULduQqFfETIovUAxjgmOh
rXgLUkgDASFcToEStanding next to him was Geng Yan.YlfPGcNsoFRCKmjTUKrmJxHwRGmFSJ
OOfzgOLoTjdqxWyGeng Yan’s expression was blank. “It’s normal.”hufhIXECNbMwFjbkjVWcUVflDGQSpH
eVReDJnBCeDcqizFan Wan turned to him, confused.vBpOfjFfqFxtFNECCAPdGOWUquApys
TDjZWVmrgdqgBxaWhile 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.cXdHgYoMehTaUcZNznTRkhSQCKrWSs
kDQiGosFiqeUlokHe performed the ritual bowing along with Ji Jie.OEQiDJbzKbvxMbbsONFSbPoCDKjNqi
tOqnNiiJzXErRzjAfter drinking the sweet wine, a faint blush quickly appeared on his face.YakVTxbtssjCgpRtjsNMewiXSnuIPY
TRtAtqRyzvkinoGNing 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…”UBznMjHHxBdytOQECnenHHaQIQfcJK
CcWdglLXQxYpMDxHe idly said, “Layer upon layer.”aBNamQQEAuDqcPpbvSJmNZwfueERux
fEWPCcbyknyrbyBLi Wuting looked over.spNWEFKYGKKhOQVfkosXTBWycYtOWT
oBHIVXPilVjpKIoJi 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.”cEEQXiOBoGAUYAgkyeJJdQygnFwsEt
gddCVLLiBMKmHnKNing Rushen finished reciting the line.ZBSCsVkFrtOiyUuhvaAdTfUJBbTwxo
TVujEgMzJBXtCEgJi Jie then said, “The ceremony is complete. Bow and thank your parents and the heavens.”LkfOtVwXLSiboznwEuFGdHeKjIHWbt
uteXtxUzRzkJcerWithout 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—DxjCVoyqHlzGoiGgnhvREqeWHpWTts
xGJKXotijQAhGENHe realized this, then slowly bowed.JAVRPKyXEQvgDKMALfAVSbfcxTOnHO
UUxQiRSTvsYrvUpIn 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.HBVIdKIuuGapoWYKzUqYErhiNKTGyO
NwNoaHJiYfYwmxOLi Wuting watched with a fixed gaze, his eyelashes slightly fluttering.nYUyxlmPJZgvRUkDNtWKXilZIXmKQf
QbcffHIKVRgtqgCHe observed the bowed figure for a moment, then, after a breath, another, and a third—zkrjPDmTHxVNWSOCeXEeUSGThqORcR
OYfpQZMCpCeUOrDSuddenly, his brow twitched: why isn’t he moving?CwPtWFVXQbckuzeGhpdBqRbYiCIAag
crJoAzrQfckTRuWClearly, 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.kNoqFDTVMVoXspzRHncDLyauHthdSD
ZezcOFRQMkcCQtjLi Wuting lowered his eyes and saw that Ning Rushen’s face was flushed with a slight intoxication, his gaze dazed and staring into space.NClddsytIhaPrQqkLyMSjHdoZQxcYz
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HUzGJvBdhXCCQbwJi Jie was about to say “rise,” but the emperor beside him suddenly moved.CINftGMqJKkGERSmoqHENQRHplJTNg
HJBaohcqLQEBEkVLi 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:jBszUpvjGIfikxpShEqDkLNhpJuxLq
FcCvMrooErxtMOt“…What are you daydreaming about?”nOflsawfTxxBvRFiLpuCeLcsGBWJhx
taVjONVqViobVHKNing Rushen, suddenly pulled up, snapped back to reality.KmdimwHhMSjEdeAHrHmGssFaalVXOy
tbsLUJtSDcomIEGHe 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.pcqOBoFWkccysnANcaGPenElDOyrgB
zFkpTNFdeOwHkMhTheir gazes met. Li Wuting said, “Mr. Ning, no need to be so formal.”QDKCTiFpEmGJQvCwrnNsEQGusoIDhi
WFqzkWiudLiWHFD“…”piccDMQgOEtlwHcKRIIgFyYCAqwZpy
cRUHxGmYfQZybazNing Rushen immediately came to his senses! He stood upright, embarrassed, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”NHBYqNVKDYbLOazeyidopIDmOOuppG
SbWOYqpCKcozvBWHis face turned red, and his eyes shone with a bright luster.uQdLOFCmmRUfEQacnDuAhkBxaGKXWi
YSmlyNTrPLEJBJnLi Wuting looked at him for two seconds, then stepped back. “Hmm.”dGjKaOhYJfBmSQuKMRlowHrdsbadiR
kmABaUIPnBmgHkLWith 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.’”nQdDpfrGNjLdWjeAIfQNCQDmrWYrvE
nBqGYJiQNABuZiLThis word was agreed upon in advance.FLAlPwsRofvsbsTthHaLDQXozsykfO
LLSmozyFPIhMPVTNing Rushen immediately said, “A good word, thank you, Mr. Ji!”scsTDjqZHFxQIpMeHwRZVCqmdHpWmo
ZZDUjOuMNeOVePQThe hand gripping his arm tightened slightly.jnBdDIGmQqqrCwVxdRVQcSfCrXOBhN
pTdpabvYSOwbpWwHe turned to look at Li Wuting, who was giving him a half-smile.pMFnKNUVbiejaCKNoFaqKGsvLUpQIU
BAysgJlleFBwciANing Rushen: ?lpuVETGjBkSxiFujtittpZikLuwDoP
DWENpJeiYgyYCYhWhat’s wrong? Does my real name sound like a joke?zdRObJlRRwtkzjYIipxCuDBmzhbgCp
vkGTjdMhJFyFtGvThe coronation ceremony ended.tAnZPXQiokVXXRloTgdVLGWJBvlUBR
GQnKaHmwbyWorsiJi Jie was about to return to his studies, so Ning Rushen saw him out of the mansion.DdoKrYVPlFlSCBuBByCQcbAnFLofkh
PrAdPrXLMBwueipThe remaining guests stayed in the front courtyard to feast.TQGjVlcPtTtbNEaEEfaSHKoYevPEMr
LnoEZguSMcdZwnHNing Rushen returned to the front courtyard and saw Geng Yan and Fan Wan huddled together, still discussing his calligraphy:bbTmWHTGhFQSlYytJxZodNRbiWpKXz
DCEuMPdKuKrXYzn“Why is the name ‘Ru Shen’ given as a gift related to ‘Chen’?”nuhVECwjrcOrOyuwFUPOksNMqHaKQV
RpUdcRgASuRCWIJ“Maybe it’s because ‘Chen’ looks like ‘Shen,’ so it’s ‘Ru Shen.'”ArfgjFWHWtFtZaUaHSmAubgpsORVHF
RGznxuOQrRzINghGeng Yan, ever clever, said, “Then ‘Ru Tan’ would work too.”jSSgWQHQulhvqNGIOcGdMAXGViEcBC
fWkORRIUcZYKMqLNing Rushen, “…”zDUXzkhKUNyXLfFelGjTIZVBXaZYzo
jCnKYbfCcxVsIeyHe walked over and kicked Geng Yan from behind. Geng Yan yelped, “Ouch!”HHtFtaBBrVSZIcrapKtXkivSgnjTum
aZnVBcEcyFEONxiGeng Yan turned around angrily, shaking his finger at him. Ning Rushen nonchalantly flicked his finger away:TyAZdBfjMxUInWlOnwuBCFRgNEWMPL
sFxJjElProBmCdB“Where’s His Majesty?”hWrMSFPpBKXYvDWrIDDbBibjjOJoeI
jrxCJcDCHeKqORIGeng Yan yelped again and withdrew his hand, “I don’t know.”xletQrJDJHzioKArhNMVswJcNgRBNN
tkdVwhTZrbeZZxQNing Rushen thought to himself, you’re so clueless, not even noticing the emperor.yfTSWBOAjymeRjCdUSkddpQRTslheC
jcQaKtwmoOqCmyQFan Wan pointed towards the main hall, “It seems the emperor went that way.”MyhFqFRNTIjuPnSvYzQZbHsTebFGTS
QNbuvcmElGDPUMoNing Rushen nodded, “Oh.”ciFSuhNxqbakNdlBbYvswHRTBzEAme
vOutxECuXpVjVPq…ooAaPQWOrjpHvXRBjmkYoKTVLkKivj
hzRDrWialooJhZbHe went to the main hall.qAQRvfvsKUNvJdmeeSPKhWyOCPNAMV
SVcnTMTmhigjcUJOutside 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.AXjtRHBAVMeuNrBmxKpwJKNkkLfApR
DQyqPwgJMFeTxdIHe neither attended the feast nor prepared to return to the palace.vXTORwZOZRlXEFAlVgjvsStPHseiqR
TbAuthpfuibAxAmNing Rushen was puzzled, “Isn’t His Majesty going back?”QlyHlsbIBHlrlmTomkncmvZTIDELAJ
dfxlpxwVVBAQMmWDe Quan immediately gave him a look of reluctant understanding: Isn’t it what you wanted, for the emperor to stay a bit longer?URJlmurSiQRgINnbLQwefpPvvDtpFy
JEXJogsYnONVkUS“…”OuyVFoSAVSIpGKkdDWzINFcxxsXXgc
UZzNyFMiJWRoElCYes, yes, that’s what he wanted.HzrdmdDPTgXDxvTgTIwQlUqQlRnIln
GQsjbAshLiBgddcNing Rushen felt a bit dizzy and waved his hand before entering.DWxefPXEgwCZkdvOJPgdkJPQqqneaM
UZKgdWxyYELNhOHUpon entering, he saw Li Wuting standing with his hands behind his back in the hall.eAjlgjveFHPDPWSSLVcAiWmljhvDvX
isVsEqQTIBEQnypLi 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.CRXqRmEbXuWJKjoqcqTKhwAQKxyBhC
KAJgrUkKZsmZfVBNing Rushen hesitated for a moment, “Your Majesty.”TuvCibXNFVPiZluxrfzcGHLgjdhYTn
OHKocoLLgHthXyWLi Wuting assessed him for two seconds, “Come here.”HfNOjKijThNqScCUNwSeCBBBjSBYBU
ESCPWNjtwnUeOazNing Rushen moved closer, “What’s wrong?”zcRXlokmAJgemrlIOAyfgCMTaVCXwh
tzfAeTYMgNRKcbj“Bow your head.”RGpmmKyVrwSnXbsKeaKhuDAdbTbucU
FJaeFUyydzEvPZTNot 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:tGlQtflEYdIrRcaTVAGiUvOchnAJHo
aABuItLJvnbSunmHis hair first loosened, then was adjusted.jTJzhIPhdfGCOfrWFiRegskTebRUSs
lOJDVtlKqWZoJMINing Rushen looked up, “Your Majesty???”oTtHAFqYuXDQthDazpOwWdYzrqlZxb
jufJKbnWGgEIwBH“Gift for the coming-of-age ceremony. Don’t move.”rgrQtfAmOFVfFSRBJYRdrnqAYCXqJj
bAIfTspwaEOBPXFWhat, there’s a gift too?xHySKwFHdiHHbXXYkUnbsMDzuXReXv
coNqjbRZEKAuBFONing Rushen immediately stood still, shyly lowering his head, “How can I accept this…”nlslvfCaoANoSCvIKAOcDlLAWfaHqH
ovIZHLsQzwlxNxxHe heard a knowing chuckle from above.pdSdIzLnlvYwMHQGnYQrRLulGhTVVU
ixpPFwzACHwViGiA glossy white jade hairpin was quickly fastened.jSOAfAylgvImpIwtjxwPEXzDysZAnT
LVSWksaWlZBsvINNing Rushen, feeling something, asked, “Is it done?”BKJAladblCgcFXHrsoJKpaKbkmbfKK
zemUzcDtKSAqBFiA response came from above, and he looked up.IaiQRNfqvCiGCUcgRJdLMYQzXPGifc
bTRIaIVLlcEzhZzLi 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.EHZCplLMXXAvyRejBhXwtiOIzXAnOM
QIKkHAdIqtQkrLxAt such a close distance, it felt like Li Wuting was half-embracing him.RNlaOkJyMMRBZeSWqeLqiHmEzENMWA
csKyqmOFGdtKKiENing 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.dLuzDbWEjjubCJJVQbaYqJKyHqkazw
xsmnIsaSjQJMAqrAs Ning Rushen’s heart raced inexplicably,KpTKaZjIugsUfsGptCTCzwxGusAizo
kDpXaKZETRVlytJLi Wuting examined him and curved his lips, “…Ru Shen?”vOiKsHckJQetXTssKkXwDulYhKzHCt
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Gah! He’s stopped holding back!
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