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Ning Rushen reacted, panicked for a second, then saw Huo Mian’s face and suddenly burst out laughing: “Heh!”QzFCAfOOlWpBMPVyKYZcSrJVWzhJbX

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Li Wuting glanced over, and Huo Mian immediately stiffened and buried his head in his food.WYfKLqLybgddwwDlRnFHsrRCtWGsbm

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Without the gaze from across the table, Ning Rushen recalled what happened earlier—ZBSbzProNfnqdgphVjdPWqCRcOFfRM

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Previously, Li Wuting had wiped off sugar juice and crumbs from pastries for him and even brushed off dust yesterday.LbGBCkueWLFwNgtqxqHEHlOwtaCLxg

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Suppressing his embarrassment, he glanced at Li Wuting, “Your Majesty, I can manage it myself.”SFqfoJhdRmFUPtlVSRBlLaODXXaFDP

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Li Wuting scrutinized him, “You look so entranced, and yet you still think about wiping your mouth?”dOWxBzSBSyfzRYzYbSjyeThBFqvFyB

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Ning Rushen held his bowl, momentarily unable to think of a rebuttal.ZVXaqQXFQCTYHutlidqywKOEzszkxI

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“Oh.”DsLiDymmZahpqHqRHRciiKevZPWrPb

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While they were whispering over here, Huo Mian across the table kept opening and closing his mouth, struggling with a bone that was difficult to swallow.vypHkfIULKYXKtsdhfsOJcwfyoZcSG

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Lunch ended amidst Huo Mian’s tasteless eating.WEMViVwvCwxyEuhBYDHhEyKFdhLeyX

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After lunch, Li Wuting needed to visit the Longyuan Pass tower.dWjrXYMhdOgizYCfGIlvLFyxOhqYjz

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Ning Rushen and Huo Mian went together, accompanied by Dequan and a team of personal guards.jpetIjMPiIbPLtuVqrYACXqCbAIeRf

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Upon reaching the tower, the scorching yellow sand was visible under the blazing sun.LAXsGyKfqQKSgTkPMsMnUWmBwRRvoS

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Several miles away were the Beidi army; the vast wasteland ahead had become a battlefield, marked with broken arrows and scorched by flames.wHnwxDmfLSatwUbKCDnlUdLyqLsTdV

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Li Wuting and Huo Mian discussed military matters, pointing out the terrain.zIUwagTAeQQGwmYZUxPXMJcKuIONue

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Ning Rushen, only partially understanding, touched the bricks of the wall beside him and quickly retracted his hand, “Hiss!”joZFAcCglQUdRLyjtIcOygOMbpKkYy

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“……” The two stopped talking and turned their heads.ODpQwxSCMMYbqLfRtLnDRcXXySLozz

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Huo Mian laughed, “Hey! Iron plate roast—”GtpDZlwNqJngpqlrQJSBVEuIoJEBlr

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Li Wuting glanced over, and his words abruptly stopped. He then touched the wall bricks:AcKwkfdDMAkTgGncWwQLqUMgepmnEu

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“…Damn, it’s so hot.”KXxYKBuUHyidFzCSMQKlpsAmwlIDlr

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Ning Rushen looked at him with admiration: how awkward. Is Huo Mian performing something new?ejoDwkMAsvRsIagIWsWZmOPvkmMTlt

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The atmosphere on the tower momentarily froze.KMjawdfNrNSotYfTvIvPXSmrFNbCdg

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At that moment, an eagle’s cry suddenly pierced the sky!BTaqQlKnqTgKVNebtgdgaiuXMfhDcx

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Everyone looked up and saw a snowy white male falcon circling in the sky before descending towards them.YVaelXFrkKJJcIjFLaByaBmpjdKtMs

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This was the spear falcon previously sent to the army by Prince Xuan.wLcOxVuCTrafWNmYvdqLCfLJONUDMs

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The spear falcon was fierce by nature and had keen senses. Since the start of the war, Huo Mian had sent it out to scout enemy conditions and occasionally pecked out a few Beidi soldiers.cEXHHpyCBzgosVZkxYZMtuQojQtAir

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Huo Mian was about to reach out to welcome the white bird.uSRETuNGfOexYlicUQYOsmtPDTMJtg

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But Li Wuting lifted his cloak and raised his hand, and the white falcon landed smoothly on Li Wuting’s wrist.vxsXVByrTBCvZOQyWjtaQiFKtaVvDc

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Huo Mian’s mouth opened again: ??dRrVTKBDreDXcOREdQiWIpDKivRNmg

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The snowy white spear falcon perched on the wrist, fluffing its feathers. Li Wuting skillfully gave it a pat.qAUDjDozzHjIjdHQeysZGhzTZSpBrF

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Boom. The falcon retracted its head and stood still obediently.YrZPOqGzxKAmhngqKeJDlmIqouAMJb

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Ning Rushen took the opportunity to stroke its feathers, “Does Your Majesty recognize it?”xfkhFzBBOTMgZlHRHoaOxDFLHvWAFX

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Li Wuting handed the falcon closer to him, “Prince Xuan has raised it for several years. I used to feed it often at Prince Xuan’s residence.”NZokaLNQnKnURhYQcvhLWWJJgArfgL

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He instructed Dequan to bring some raw meat.xzzQSupevWMiiWstyVlZQjtovkekpP

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Huo Mian realized, “No wonder! When it first came to the army, I had to feed it for a long time before it stopped pecking at my head.”RAAQBYhHYWEuUtxindvfygnRtHxPyO

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“…”nvBfOMTEAoBtZlzVumOBTEILPXNNJq

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Ning Rushen suddenly recalled those chaotic days with the eagles and lightly sighed:zUeIoizbMxyJpXcsimxDxfsQhktkAn

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He once thought the three armies would be deprived of their leader.siAQESGgSUHxhyrjNshBSkmTcPCIqS

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No wonder it was sent by Prince Xuan; its combat power rivals that of Prince Xuan himself.iqPeJvwkbHEJqNmvriocnfWWVVenPc

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As they spoke, the raw meat strips were brought over.JgmyUmOuRVBEUZYeiHXRdGeqAQwzwo

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Ning Rushen eagerly said, “Your Majesty, I want to…”nuvmatTfAyKkzxwGKhouulpSmCJxMH

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As soon as he spoke, the meat strips were handed over.jxBmYtddYMKgkgOpmGCBjuugwePuRy

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Li Wuting’s arm also opened slightly, and Ning Rushen, feeling a surge of excitement, leaned forward.gevRIKXdLYvQxsfIIorzxTzzlHCdAO

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All Ning Rushen’s attention was on feeding the falcon.YAqwctGmueaZHRhsDnctBwQKxAphfy

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He was completely unaware that, in the close proximity of their positions, he was almost half-encircled by Li Wuting.JJzeoOUkfBPEcPjvlTzRcNueLnkiLn

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Li Wuting looked down at him, their smooth foreheads almost touching; it seemed like a slight tilt of the head would make contact.IBqdzUnsOCNCxoXqVSpSgsnUfRKbaF

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His Adam’s apple moved slightly; he just slowed his breathing without speaking.YeJYCCUdcWMYbONIxzISZPpdiIHWuA

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“……”anjdGYsgyATuFEggjazMaqZNwccXjL

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In front, Huo Mian swallowed and slowly turned his head away.bPaYoCxmNTkYrOlXrrxJWijivNSHqq

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After feeding the white falcon, Ning Rushen reached out to touch it again.IEmAumNnLzqoupmDjWGVHZMTXlsbnH

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With the meat taste still on his fingertips, the falcon was about to peck, only to be grabbed by the nape of its neck—BobWrNdPkHZOsDaTFOPuHVlcVifyqo

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With a swoosh! Li Wuting tossed it away.wyQMDnEaKutOOvkBOtbWDpCTNkjfqT

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The white falcon flapped its wings a few times, circled twice under the bright sunlight, and then flew towards the enemy army.aSXzHGLVBeUjjxKelZzSFuUfBxiJpn

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The white spot soon disappeared into the distance.LXVSwdNeGIHEteAgGaBXvivZnOkZpg

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Huo Mian glanced at it and thought: So it was already loyal before heading north.HEVOFqOIdhzZqcatkZdPNricvgBiCg

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They didn’t stay on the tower long before descending.feRgSROlnlrAYjwigyxjdKxgNDGZHp

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After descending, they patrolled along the city wall, and everything was calm and undisturbed, except for Huo Mian, who seemed to be sleepwalking with every step.AdkAZOmOuabAhqpmehWmlkCzcnBbQc

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Ning Rushen glanced at him repeatedly.HvUdFhSVdEOINikgbimKqoGmwvXNsh

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Finally, taking advantage of Li Wuting questioning the guards ahead, he pulled Huo Mian, who nearly collided with the wall, and whispered:WqxhNonaZMBWsNXHuMEKJWqhAxJYse

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“Did you also suffer from heatstroke?”wgWSFffUrrBySAGMstErafGmMyzUNc

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“……”wpXWjgbAbodUOEvbzJVfaDPcFmYxFU

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Recalling the hallucinatory scenes, Huo Mian could hardly speak, “I think I might be poisoned.”gRurzwoXhTYCUQIUkukTKwMPtoNJMg

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As if, somehow, he was transported to a new world.ZviYSbDClbYXSLPgKBKSVhJPRfNCiq

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Ning Rushen looked up: Poisoned by what? UV radiation?lBdlWPkUMykoGHqcmoDNZWYgKgQefN

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“You…” As he was looking up at the sky, a signal rocket suddenly shot into the sky from behind, accompanied by an eagle’s cry and the shouting of the tower guards:ppvgFSADPEEVGvEomKJaBoDfUZfTZe

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“Enemy attack——!!!”FsjgcFjiAWaTnRQyrXMKuqgiPLSRuu

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Ning Rushen’s heart tightened sharply.wYlGlIiQAsnEdlnkxoBflwrioTqXnG

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Li Wuting and Huo Mian simultaneously stopped talking, their expressions stern, and hurried towards the city gate.yBCIgKWPLfOkIJWliJhwFxNDZRNRgZ

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At the gate, they saw flames already burning above.ixHWvjdOFuckWWzPqECNbZQLiWsSUm

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Firestones mixed with gray-black smoke, and arrows rained down from the sky.ocyzptwsHnoWibDlJdURfWCNdhTaop

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Li Wuting’s brows furrowed as he lifted his robe to climb the tower.BtKfexXxRSzknEDjrOiovzouUWSLUC

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Ning Rushen instinctively followed, but saw the tall figure in front suddenly stop. Li Wuting turned, placed a hand on his shoulder, tightened his grip, and his chest heaved:mVrUaOkpomxqhumWyELwoZoSHlVpHJ

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“Stay here.”jGxUJBbvycZGOVyppYEkIDccKvDZTF

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With that, he whipped his cloak and strode away.SuSpTDNRvayvgqrMhPsOzVCtQByKnf

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Ning Rushen felt like his shoulder was seared and stayed where he was.dkfHzvevhBKsjeHIEoSKscMRNsFVhG

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The tower soon reverberated with the sounds of battle. With the Emperor personally leading the defense, the morale of the entire army surged! The battle intensified, and it felt as if the tower was trembling:lWyBHvuVjkKkETQUCXjJSevgGjIBPO

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“With the Emperor present, our Great Cheng will surely win!”uRrpChVAQYtIEXUPzeXvNakoyWmXiA

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“Kill the Di! Kill the Di! Kill the Di!!!”JTcUBpcjCheZzqKyLqQwcfmaylnQYq

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Ning Rushen stood below, unable to see the situation above, only hearing the occasional shouts and the sounds of the siege from above.KEImAmOhBjOeLEAkAEEPVuMCpMXvyj

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Constantly, the Dingyuan army surged up the tower—khPOrdIHDwQgsRopNgNaNDIyBazNkd

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Thinking of Li Wuting facing the enemy on the tower.jJhYcpvEPKuAzAwsuDACFkucIwQgHI

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His heart raced, and his breathing grew rapid.eaQCLgsYfWVbpNZwXtTWDPncIPbiDn

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It was unclear how long had passed, but the sounds of battle gradually diminished.jlMnxzYmMytXXgkbBPvarZTuFSdLME

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The fierce attack by the Beidi forces ended, unable to withstand the ferocity of the Dingyuan army, and they quickly retreated.jzugCOZMtOGQVKEitZkirILheTfXmI

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One batch after another of battle-damaged hounds was brought down.pXkNGxQhqxxBQgoGbWJbaxuCderYPE

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Ning Rushen kept his eyes on the direction of the tower, finally spotting the figure in dark clothes and silver armor amidst the crowd covered in broken arrows and shattered iron.HOdJLuxvaGXURUyVItUmxyYWpkGJuX

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Li Wuting’s once-clear face now had streaks of black and gray.pdRePClPAxuQjtsQNKTTdocfyHXafw

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He caught Ning Rushen’s gaze, paused, then strode through the ranks of soldiers and stopped in front of him.KqrhGaXlntTbrNGpkuRybRPFdHBOAl

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The smell of blood and sweat hit him head-on.bjFtCtuVUhaZetZshAomOFKcJkEIXM

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Ning Rushen’s throat tightened, “Your Majesty…”dRKLpgFrbwZJlTsTYsdGRHWQoEbdrY

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Li Wuting looked down at him and made a sound of acknowledgment.ATvgkYggEDCHKlpsLEImyVzUxoXvJp

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He then quickly surveyed the area, “Are you injured?”HuUgdlPzaiwmkcnRkWAeEYumPAhEAK

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“I…” Li Wuting began, his voice somewhat hoarse. Just as he was about to say something, he met Ning Rushen’s eager gaze and changed his tone, “…My arm hurts a bit.”kLwMIeSaTJPlTAFsPqZYbAZdeJZJni

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Ning Rushen immediately turned, “Medic—”XJbOzglZlPMGWgnmgWOIYcEixNDtKO

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“……” Li Wuting pulled him back, “No need.”FuHoppgIwvhNnvaGGNXeAGsOQbExEt

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“???”gLkgZRmUhEknZRWSNCGjDyzdvVCWTd

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“The medics need to tend to the seriously injured soldiers.”yUBFOfVswvuXnfjeSXlpKaDCaGEeYZ

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Li Wuting pressed his thin lips together and tightened his grip on Ning Rushen’s arm, “You’ve taken care of so many wounded. Whatever you did for them, do the same for me.”LXNNnjHuzizhGYIVKvRbWjijyFRSsv

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Ning Rushen looked at his precious dragon arm, “Oh, alright…”xAdrfcaUybmpDyoLiBoGjAreZYxWBi

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Back in the main tent.LyogmoOWrOkNJuNLDJXkrXmNHWNnHr

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Li Wuting went behind a screen.DDXOIUqonXPMtZyFvrzXupybDBJwDE

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Dequan had disappeared somewhere, and Ning Rushen first fetched some external medicine.nsZdjarqDsRUYRwgyEAOBpJQtXFDbf

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When he came around the screen, he saw Li Wuting facing him sideways, having removed his battle robe and silver armor, revealing his smooth, firm shoulders and back.VqYZHLtuAVBVjhHZNZeFdRAhaIhKSH

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Ning Rushen’s hand shook, nearly knocking over the medicine.VGSxaEPlpXCQxVwOCmzyiJAYOQxjhg

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…He’s not supposed to be able to see this?WlPoPSUnyvLvDAQjHzpJQBVIgPWVNt

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He forced himself to steady, approached, and sat beside Li Wuting, “Where are you hurt, Your Majesty?”fxuinKPQEjciZAPRqYUPbaETwaLtyx

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Li Wuting tilted his head slightly, and the candlelight cast a clearer, deeper outline of his profile. His prominent Adam’s apple moved, and he pointed down, “Here.”BmyURaribXFjlNpEUjOHPRanXidMgo

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Ning Rushen looked at his upper arm.SEOQOmACUhpRPcoRAXYNoojlDilVuY

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The arm was smoothly contoured, with a muscular curve highlighted by the candlelight, giving it a glossy honey color.IuZQsZcLCgHosfTtiKmAWhJZpqNyiD

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It was so perfect he couldn’t even see… “Where’s the injury?”sonqpccIIPQxHFZHHkUBeBHVQofuDS

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After a few seconds of silence, Li Wuting pointed again, “Here. It seems to have injured the tendons and bones.”qRjNrPBmUTUZqSmJimyKypSVZXwENy

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Ning Rushen suddenly thought of his own “sprained” foot:CLagrDHYJNoYIziKBIRPCQmtchIEfw

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It was also deep, hidden, and subtle, but Li Wuting shouldn’t be…KXRKXbvRdLtBcmYzohMnNVqrrOexqx

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He looked at the cold, handsome profile.tPlMOsHxwGnIYRavZDSSszhXiiIWTR

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Just then, Li Wuting lifted his eyes to him.PMEfIkVnTERDRBzTZPRJUquGnIaenv

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At this close distance, Ning Rushen was caught by the gaze, his breath catching and thoughts scattered. He hurriedly looked down, applied the herbal medicine, and placed his hand on Li Wuting’s arm.eLXvplDSMvQcGXSPnTRzPnnPoSsvMI

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The warm muscle pressed against his palm, and both of them seemed to shiver.VVmykjOKmnBOzrlKVoAdLcmNqVLAxc

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Ning Rushen tried to suppress the warmth and not look around, “Well, Your Majesty, bear with it.”RoBKsPtQrPpxFlfjdZndtmagUJNcSx

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Li Wuting’s ears turned warm, “Mm.”mqqpNWTrsLYXssbwIAnuQDzHYZnsJi

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Behind the screen in the main tent, there was a moment of silence.putulRUYvhiQuSVBdWNuhPuHaWUghc

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Ning Rushen applied the medicine and gently massaged the arm. The candlelight cast shifting shadows of his arm and fingers on the shoulder and arm in front of him.YWFFeJynGeAmqDwWMmgUyYiMTNZjFX

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The delicate white fingers brushed against the raised arm.LnUVlKSphrvaeMNVnvBNRrGppCsLPY

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The contact grew warmer, almost as if it were about to catch fire.lWdBxEteFOrBlYUJzZiRhUYwrsxAXw

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In the silence, the candlelight flickered with a soft crackle from not far away.DFvbdZJdroSbtWFcIdbDhMUAskFEMF

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Li Wuting’s breathing, coming from his side, seemed tight and warm, his lowered eyelashes trembling, his neck and collarbone flushed with a faint red, beads of sweat forming.XUWLgLNkGnPPouMTlxOxPGUbLzngPp

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After a moment, he held his breath and asked, “…Is it done?”rkKrwPzMqkOPwlcDfkCCbSWbrJOQnb

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Ning Rushen pressed his lips together, “Almost done.”izRrpoCUxrtJowwRzCMHDKTlrTyghx

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The space fell silent for a moment, then his wrist was suddenly grabbed! He looked up in surprise to see Li Wuting turning his head, holding his hand as if enduring something:iESUZIuXxEpYAUASNLDIaNYyyefbFm

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“Do you take this long with other injured soldiers too?”DYOoqBhTWoSjBVXNCgtVpmmQHBVyha

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“No. I just… slap! Twice.”lHMETyOBvfWgyWHUqaOIPfwLYqHoFj

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“……” Li Wuting turned back, “Then what about me?”fyONZvksyuvAlpLdqZUfJBxNKrugIq

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Ning Rushen studied him, “Isn’t Your Majesty’s injury internal?” That requires more thorough treatment.puDOZQLnZtpJfbhMsZdAHVeJfshlhF

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There was a pause of several seconds.sNToMUxFKaKOvIjoNdxJMBWARfnnAc

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Just as Ning Rushen was about to speak again, Li Wuting said, “Didn’t sleep well last night with me?”KIHKLxOzVBGssMcYpjfrryQEbrRgEj

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Li Wuting’s gaze fell on him, “Your eyelids are dark.”ZxtpVLhfsAzUUgBXtbuZqwAoTOctTE

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The thumb gripping his wrist lightly brushed over it, causing Ning Rushen’s heart to flutter. He met that gaze and said:kQkLwfsxwIydlZjRdQqhRvCncogzOI

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“No… I just, feel a bit dirty.”khjfvzlbFHGftDyHDuRVkhBoDLmMbq

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“Previously, you were sleeping soundly in my carriage. What, have you become unfamiliar with me now?”SgHMZarcCOuBRHMROiUYcfZrIWWYrd

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“……” Isn’t it different now?UbScewaJxXSIIZsVbHFpVZPFBpOEgy

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He was too familiar now, almost sticky.jbaTUfPFFJUVjLupNGOySXtYQRwmfH

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Ning Rushen was at a loss for words, his fingers curling slightly as he tried to pick the most appropriate explanation from his muddled thoughts, when he heard:ZSGqgqRAgszMBsqgnpByWxkdvGhxAu

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“But Ning Qing slept outside, I was also worried.”YuCYWnSKuvkMdWIMOzDheMHyrvAMQY

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Ning Rushen’s eyes widened in surprise!khSnmGFPmoFAaxZVpiLVJndgSEuYIg

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Li Wuting had released his hand and was skillfully tying a bandage on his arm.tXKKBqEuhPcUjLmoQRzDVjbxXNnHmh

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“……” He was speechless for a moment, his lips moving. Just then, a report came from outside:DnNDknttPdQItTZIcUrbcqRKXKbOvz

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“Your Majesty, General Huo has military news to report.”rjjdgCtCLHJhLvPgTqzzgnfXZuVCgC

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“Wait a moment.”xHPkJkydSoJbqthqUvrgAlrWMVPSEW

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Li Wuting responded, stood up, put on his battle robe and silver armor, and glanced at Ning Rushen before stepping out from behind the screen, “Come in.”nvCfAinlYWsMWKBTAiVCUFYwSWCBwB

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Outside, Huo Mian lifted the curtain and walked in.sSzUrlPWllxtKaNmQqXHvqguBPnMuA

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Upon entering, he saw Li Wuting adjusting his clothes as he emerged from behind the screen, and his mouth momentarily froze.wiSlVoJFmGImQUASCGEvPrJzLbtcXV

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Li Wuting cast a cold glance, “What’s the matter?”RWqvcCxyVHqjnNxWohjbYjGZeoEKou

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Huo Mian snapped back to attention, reporting the military situation.WmAZHjmHyIEHvJzkUYpfVXXJQHTDHb

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Behind the screen, Ning Rushen also calmed down.MCGdGPgCGIbxqoqukPYHuLdeBhPFTO

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He gradually cooled off, thinking about the military situation:AlQtqpwtZPPEylrEMYSIXPkCZRSUvj

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The Beidi forces had increased their strength at Chang Sui, clearly knowing the emperor was here, shifting their main attack.sUBVizffCMftmwwqPUPJTqWdJinnxR

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In any case, Lichuan had been temporarily secured.hsoiAZciESiQoCPHOBaoHaULwaziUO

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He picked up a cloth and wiped the medicine from his hands.sNnsqLwUYaWejuqdEeRkTlZkMvxhLK

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After applying the medicine to Li Wuting, he still needed to go to the injured soldiers’ camp.oiTlqJNPiLBoQIddJdkmryFocgbRBE

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As Ning Rushen approached, the injured soldiers all looked up eagerly, “Master Ning is here!”wsqXejhgbUDUQtkKfBDMGCJniYjTgs

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A soldier skillfully displayed his wound, “Why are you so late, Master Ning? If you had come a bit later, my wound would have healed. Hurry up~”ZzBquxedsMeFFtAKkzeqfMbFZWYWiD

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Ning Rushen sat down and quickly attended to a line of injured soldiers!agsLkWvFcImGwkDpyfseKRusBMCKAc

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“First go to His Majesty.”FRfYmZTCXYyZoWxpZKHflHWtiBmMTT

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“Ah, yes, of course.”wlcQlOQKKlsItZznqtJAYmHcvdjJZe

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He efficiently treated a row of soldiers, seeing various injuries—burns and punctures—couldn’t help but ask:UkZeZZtYTggspCDrtoMxqngFquwJRF

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“How was the battle on the tower?”HuJKIJhKONVYpwIQQRlljXsziqNSAf

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“It was incredibly dangerous and fierce!”NXLrYUHeYjQTraGhOardkYzmfUWIZi

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A group of soldiers turned and eagerly described the situation, boasting about how they smashed stones with their teeth, “I just smiled at the fire stones, and hey! The stones shattered.”AkcfXpsXhiexSZJDfABguusvbEEfIa

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Ning Rushen looked at his missing teeth and praised, “You were indeed brave.”HAADIXdhkJxwBGVsryntJfEhItqPpC

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“Not at all,” the soldier humbly replied, “If anyone was brave, it was our emperor!”qJYxkgsxelnPBKAzRqtslxesYTQYWr

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Ning Rushen’s attention immediately shifted, “How so?”RwmxMDmtoAIFgdnZpNIfyzqFKgnqnr

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The soldier gestured animatedly, “You don’t know? As the enemy was retreating, His Majesty drew his bow to the full moon on the tower, showing tremendous strength—one arrow pierced through a Beidi small leader!”IouHWmMApBufmvNLfUEyDoICxuqYDA

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“And then he fired ten more arrows, forcing the enemy to flee in panic!”eVLwnEUVSHXLTtQKXsfdddMKAchyQa

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After the soldier’s spirited account, he noticed the quiet around him and withdrew his gaze:GsxCbDzreCQvZkBgWROWmBezffvkFY

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“Eh, Master Ning, why aren’t you speaking?”AiWgGEsIAPXREVdTWotDKXugLXXWbq

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“……”DkSLGnBExsbSXgZSmcHhoyZsuRomeM

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Ning Rushen opened and closed his mouth for a long time, finally saying slowly, “I’m afraid I might accidentally say some beautiful words about the Great Cheng.”afrQzfdvbpcQBIcPKNqmTPKedcNlbR

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