This official is so weak

The sharp, bright spear was about to pierce Xu Wang. rbfXWoDAPiRpuHymeAGKQGfWEYPvQd

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He said, rushing over, pulling Xu Wang, who was still “shushing” him, out of the way—BMTpfdcrfekxdNuPTpoLJcARhlqpoB

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Xu Wang was dragged out of the straw pile, and the surrounding soldiers immediately raised their spears, facing each other: “Is there a spy!?”GuvXnlTENjXiGlNNXKrrVcyoZlGJHW

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Zou Mou looked closely and was shocked, “Your Highness?”erRcVzSynSRRqCKiIbNynPLaXSdJnW

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Li Yingtang dusted off his clothes and pretended to be calm, “Ah.”KsCSeFtDplSDIpsEtGiBvyISEGrtDz

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“This prince specifically came to escort the grain and forage for the three armies.”PvRShbVOIgsmSMfceSWwuUdzOcVEfq

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He said, waving his hand, then turned to Ning Rushen, “Alright, stop pointing. With this prince personally escorting, there will be no mistakes. Quickly take this prince to the camp… Ah, it’s so bumpy.”jNKvkaQUMsSlPQeFJEqddmaNOMBGpP

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Although Xu Wang oversaw the grain and forage, it still had to be counted. He handed the counting book to Zou Mou.bRTmgsrHQiYMrObEgJqyBDfARprEJn

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Zou Mou could not say anything more, only nodding.RVeVZaQBPbMLcNqkDuggjxeILAAixg

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They smoothly entered the city, and Li Yingtang looked around happily.aZvmEpnISoZNSuSsBlykksDtLavxck

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Ning Rushen glanced at the sun and admired, “Your Highness still arrives punctually.” It was the exact time of noon.dokounKQckTvnAYnuqoBohVaOwMWST

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“It’s nothing. Your Highness wouldn’t have been hiding in the straw all the way, would you?”GcSZsqUALOtpeqHOniVMZuKjUiIAxg

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“This prince only hid in the straw before entering the pass.” Li Yingtang said gracefully, “Isn’t it to avoid being rejected at the city gate if by chance I encountered His Majesty?”fGiYlbPmEgbnjtVvkPyjZuPBcIvghk

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“……” Ning Rushen gave him a complex sideways glance.zmkGQdVQjjGyonBNMcdluRsgdPphUT

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Only such a scheming person would be driven out of Da Cheng.KGbJdJLnzAJEgrNKCNOCrPhzsmPlFR

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“By the way,” Li Yingtang suddenly changed the subject, “How long has His Majesty been in the Northern Border? How are things with you?”dOpHBIJdtQEqSeZAdzSHVTCbQuxvgA

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Ning Rushen was caught off guard by the question.ENFbgBihqmtumHlfYdWGcMccdydTij

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His mind involuntarily recalled recent events: sharing a tent with Li Wuting, applying medicine to someone while they were naked, being carried onto the dragon bed…JZZQzOvxAWrRVZPuOLeeOYCkRFSBNL

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As he was recalling, he heard: “Oh, your ears are red.”SVdLqEArkTsxEPQLMRbZKLGkwdKfJa

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Ning Rushen abruptly came back to his senses and instinctively touched his ears.QuTRaYWzghuHYLKhtUZdJJJQiuxVHu

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Li Yingtang immediately caught on and was excited and smug, “Haha, I’m just teasing you!”rVPapxMLtduhjxGwTiOCXvmAMJYzKi

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Ning Rushen, “………”NAWFwYWPeeDxlTlYWPdwmgFgtKRCvx

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He took a deep breath: I should have just poked him earlier.gxZZqDorLlcoDHYMeoZDcuKAIocSgp

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Ning Rushen brought the people into the military camp.SYKQvYNAgkBWNIlyfblSvqFniIIxly

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Li Yingtang was in a disheveled state, with a piece of straw stuck in his hair. He faced the curious stares of his guards, who wondered “where did this wild man come from,” and walked all the way to the main tent.mFkEANmheMgZTvhOPFwBZbbFIjyOLZ

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In front of the main tent, Li Wuting and Huo Mian were talking.BGVjAEpKpTSBfblVItwQPQYQHivUTy

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Ning Rushen stopped and gently spoke, “Your Majesty.”voYmMXGWNbScNrtgzgKLwPmELDeFPm

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Are you ready to face the storm?ZOapuBwnQSyUGbevCkzeooHfrFnsQq

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Li Wuting turned around and immediately noticed Xu Wang behind him, and was momentarily startled.beesxgxXnTiSqtmodEIIdoeEvXynWf

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Li Yingtang forced himself to stay composed, “This subject greets Your Majesty.”ezNCLlZjowSSKaHEZNZsCZczKEWKQS

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The area fell silent for a moment, then a stern voice came: “Nonsense!”NHVmhdLDbSpIjJkoZIQyzkVeyKVxwt

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Li Wuting furrowed his brow, his majestic demeanor imposing, “Do you know the punishment for leaving your fief without imperial command?”vLsxFNlvOWLzjfxxazmSEBOvEPajid

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Li Yingtang, “This subject came to escort the grain and forage.”opJvnxNiTnpsxixGjqYlcgYYAidKcg

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As he spoke, the straw on top of his head drooped.jIpZRDAECzoBGxgTgQklLwmdNXjsbg

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“……” Li Wuting sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose, “Since it has been delivered, you shall return immediately. I will not pursue this matter further.”ejZxIFLDjfiCSjvPdVDSKWtoTvLxHA

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“No—”kDkpOLTbLJXRnVmKiVVXGXhyRWrbKg

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“The border situation is urgent. How can you act so casually?”JuiplrxSFyQiPFYJLSPYpnozYRHdvB

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“Your Majesty, I—” Li Yingtang, anxious, turned around. His gaze suddenly fell on Ning Rushen, who was watching from the side. He was immediately inspired and stepped forward to pull Li Wuting back:njwOpJiLFsGNkNlMMAlaBNkktTDwQF

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“Such a large amount of grain and forage means a major battle is about to break out.”gnAkSaqcJaGbrKvCYaCwFkZLwpkvin

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“Your Majesty and General Huo will be going to the battlefield. With no one in the rear, it’s just right for me to stay and oversee things.”WsnKUMaVOXDWyUXhhyEAgPMezegFgR

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“Moreover, Your Majesty, you can’t leave Ning Daren alone in the rear?”YcDEwcFXVhzmBNKtUKCybQTMOZlnPX

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“……”dFzLpJaFWXKLcDBuvdWqMaXLgJbycQ

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Li Yingtang continued to murmur to Li Wuting.qCXNnjIaHiBDJHJThAxfJeLWycsxkJ

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Ning Rushen heard a few words and couldn’t help but marvel: So Xu Wang can actually be clever on the spot.zVesneehnLTyuJxChYAAqgUOYHkgGr

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He was about to listen further when he only heard: “And…”hszTwvQbxjHTtbNbhKmmXOzrlkeNjw

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The voice in front lowered.aCbHBXwAdKZhVTDXRQfWmNaxdLjveH

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Ning Rushen saw Li Wuting suddenly stop and then cast a glance at him.RMfqFTwYZhSqbaTORmVVuALTbLkIot

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…What’s wrong? What did he say, and why is he looking at me?QxHrciVHWDEjJcvxScQeCDylobGOvo

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“Fine.” Li Wuting pondered for a while and finally relented, “You can stay in the camp for now. But there is one thing: you must not disobey military orders or act on your own.”IegirOMWiYbGZoeguoBIrUVSpMfeTF

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Li Yingtang was overjoyed, “This subject obeys.”rHoSrqUdozFOHeOekNqHHdWOTLcSWg

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“You will share a tent with General Huo. Also,” Li Wuting raised his eyes, “Take that straw off your head. What kind of decorum is this!”hRvUuuVlNezrpLwyfTrKYkOWuutRWc

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“Eh? Yes.” Li Yingtang touched the straw, then carefully tucked it into his sleeve, “It’s all grain.”lzZGGZDUODiayKMrUhRwnKhRVuxiFY

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Ning Rushen, “……”SlBGWgEBehvQUipLFSdmMfggxwiUrR

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Li Yingtang soon followed Huo Mian to join the rest.jBtGYNRMBbTeeFyPWhabNugeLTzCtW

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Ning Rushen entered the main tent with Li Wuting. The tent was empty, and De Quan was waiting outside.WxrmuMcKgBjlwmRXzkivdHixcrqVqC

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Li Wuting looked down, adjusting his sleeves, “I was wondering where you went. Were you called to check the grain and forage?”hmVGeflkjuGjRvrCMtjeOqsKjMgvQH

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What’s wrong? Is Li Wuting looking for him?nQhUbrTXsDHKFxKNoSSTkkeszKZDEe

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Ning Rushen moved closer, “Your Majesty, is there something you need?”YqSVFvNFRwGLwcjTOWTKazFUgJJjad

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“It’s nothing.” Li Wuting adjusted his sleeves, looked up, and smiled, “I just hadn’t seen you.”vOoDJJOmhLcZtvDxhjtyrGofFsaFOu

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His profile was illuminated by the light, his gaze warm.ASxqRVVgCNYvyPOEcTcOnnFYgIjxMF

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Ning Rushen’s heart skipped a few beats from the look, and he quickly turned his gaze away, asking with a slight pause:CfTDioZjZryJcgeRJpwCUjVdCwJHAA

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“By the way, how did Xu Wang persuade Your Majesty?”sLgloifpRqiTQHzpjIEzPLPOMotdQd

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“It’s nothing much, I was just put in a difficult position.”nRxQcxXIEQYsVvQnCjpuKgQcgsxOYP

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“??? You could be put in a difficult position?”iZxdwFTxKudUwMzxPmoJJKgofSBMln

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Ning Rushen looked at him doubtfully, but Li Wuting did not seem inclined to explain further. He thought that something capable of putting the emperor in a difficult position was probably not something easily revealed.GOmUBQjOXJAzQLrHppdtcJSvYhXBgn

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He then sighed, “Your Majesty is very lenient towards Xu Wang.”wkYHTCEEnbfRQqKCcwbjyPoryxGyJT

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Li Yingtang wasn’t just hovering on the edge of death; he practically pulled the death line up and made it into a skipping rope.OxiYuUNrmfLSYdFUGfTaAASxTFEaon

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After his words, the space became quiet for a few moments.WmgALVhYbdUYeRxILMyTGgSGzlomSD

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Li Wuting’s expression softened, his gaze seeming to drift far away. After a while, he spoke softly, “I… owe him an apology.”SmmvZBjuNwQQaNtmxiKrcKROIURdOW

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The candlelight cast a somber glow on the dark tent, making his face look serious and subdued.nZatzBwQxSrhqSPZBCwikxwLOfeTlJ

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Ning Rushen’s heart skipped a beat, “What?”vVmjLXWnepVZZTnAHtkraGTfRMDxYK

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Li Wuting pursed his lips, “The injury at the corner of Xu Wang’s eye was caused by my mother.”HPpPGDvfJHWvvdIhHZryEYmWsfknHL

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“……”dFPVWEyuxocdEsknoKyEahBfCmQRqD

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Ning Rushen almost couldn’t catch his breath:dDCAaBHXVVlpEEpwdYBRbevADbmNps

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Does the royal family have no other secrets? What exactly are the brothers hiding so deeply!JrFlTqoLcivbNXMOqJOJXJgjngoulN

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He slightly parted his lips, looking at Li Wuting with a complex expression.GGjUjcUnREMeRelReFcJTrgBuqRRJx

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Li Wuting turned to meet his gaze, his expression relaxing a bit. He reached out to pinch Ning Rushen’s ear and said softly:PnnzqQgkddpCfSaYPZkYrmLuzvALXq

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“I’m telling only you about this.”kWOpYRAqJPIDBbdZtnGNwyIEUIuqXO

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His descending gaze was very serious.GICFwabptgLJeiOGUePxkFHyEzifZo

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“……”GwEdGMaiQfCNOTIHSyMlDTYsEVnVBV

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Ning Rushen slowly closed his mouth, swallowing, “Mm.”UpVSplNQfJBpGLtaAqDXKMcllncpxj

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They didn’t talk much longer in the tent.xzXBSZNWKFowtDeFuGwFWarXnggLIn

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Zou Mou soon came to report that the grain carts had all been checked and brought into the camp. What remained was just to inspect for any spoilage or sand.moVJVTBgKCzubzyaOgvSnRKJzRRbAd

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Ning Rushen said, “Your Majesty, I’ll go help.”wZACIByZGtcOkMXxjKgDiSNxmNGJfl

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Li Wuting softly replied, “Go ahead.”XWFHGoaHGcQFxsdcZDGsNwEqSJKWXP

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Ning Rushen then followed Zou Mou out of the main tent.hMRotOhGzjpTrpSulbNKsiOAmeAiGS

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As soon as he stepped out, he saw Xu Wang and Huo Mian in front of a small tent, tugging at each other.iEVQveYeaZaPFbbfYZBHAiKVNiWJfa

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Li Yingtang was lifting his clothing, “Come, General Huo, let me show you something good…”VlQXIeFVPYbCXSEDXBrOnWEOkWfQSD

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Huo Mian’s large frame shook, stepping back, “Your Highness, don’t!”aZQdEwGYzCUCOyjMZIYpEsoaYjHohh

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Li Yingtang, “You won’t regret it.”ULSuirwvHfGSHcrDGypcBpPUumbNsH

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Ning Rushen, “……”SLwoVXyPaoMYVrWcVIpqtBBPzQzOCj

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He turned away, not wanting to watch any further, “Zou Mian, the grain should be fine.”XdrvhLtZqgGZZXOYnGSZCehLjFlESU

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Zou Mou, curious, asked, “Why?”cNeJuReNPuLniNJmyuSlnwxHGWbwQv

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Ning Rushen replied, “After all, it’s Xu Wang who brought it with his life.”sUHqnhiGCnPjUWHjXQKHhRoodTLDWI

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A few people finished counting the supplies, and it was nearing dusk.PzoFSvYmewDFqmPSpyofAjeAnAzBdr

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Ning Rushen had dinner and managed to take a bath before nightfall.tluQiDcjqvOqLJxBYyVladqAegdRBW

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The weather had been very hot for the past two days.PbMPhEHnfRBFGENanSquigZvpeSYri

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After his bath, he came out with his half-dried hair gathered in front of him, exposing the back of his neck to cool off.mXWqzyivnpDTFULGisWoViivfLQlhq

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He made his way back to the main tent and lifted the curtain to find Li Wuting and several generals standing inside.QUqwlGUOxbdOZVbsYQBCvqTFvyMkJh

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Hearing the noise, Li Wuting looked up, and everyone around him turned their heads.VlIpXmywkwTozWBaMnNjYyeyCpVzcT

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Ning Rushen paused in his movements. “Are you conspiring?”EyMUtRkSlrjVLvuOcMJFXWVYdnJkuj

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“…” Li Wuting paused before responding, “Come in.”fVIHVRscoIhbgtyrkFwGSYceCaMqVy

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“Okay.” He let the curtain fall and walked inside.LnVzDvhjmutnbxNvGhMzWAkZcxinLB

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As the curtain fell behind him, light and shadow flickered.qjOWCWHyHdaJbJROpXnhGXHwcGobPC

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The water stains on his neck reflected a wet shine, extending into the damp collar of his clothing.GNECcfWlQDhlOXclcNycNUZyTDCCTW

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Li Wuting’s gaze lingered for a moment before he lowered his eyelashes and tapped the edge of the table with his fingers, making a sound that drew everyone’s attention back.oYCosNIXHNSGVNzADAcVxCLVdnpajH

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He spoke淡淡地, “Continue.”QsxANWcTtFGEweFrLLwCaLJGgZRHSJ

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“Yes.” The others quickly turned their heads in response.gHKOLZHMEUJWWsGiyNrpZnjgcSktXg

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Seeing that they were still discussing matters, Ning Rushen went around to the back.BOrQgTRMxpOhrMYoEZDVMZbkfDORbj

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Not long after, the generals left one by one.ebVzaoebMUcOJpgNLGwoNAhOFyxhBS

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Li Wuting entered to find Ning Rushen lying on the bed with his back turned, revealing a section of his frosty white neck.yGbIVwjwmZcCjueBRIWNPlwwhsEHLk

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“Is your hair dry?”HWtiZFuKgbMWWiXKZSRbQQNqlJGJxX

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“Your Majesty.” Ning Rushen sat up when he heard the voice.wGZIJuNPjRyzxDNWuQUJXpNHdrJjWB

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His black hair hung in front of him, with a few strands resting on his thin shoulders.nPfNFSsBTgpidFLDpmoMQwFavBuXdc

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Li Wuting stood by the bed and suddenly remembered the scene when Ning Rushen lifted the curtain: a flash of light in the dark tent that instantly captured everyone’s attention.LIlNFvRMbpkACvghMypWKIAYvDxOlG

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He curved his fingers and gathered a few strands of long hair.TiJhDtrMBQMgtLwDoEtjyTWrAzbCZS

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The black hair was held in his broad palm.zdKvYPkPGuuRZsrOPkvxAuUSlfOvjx

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Ning Rushen, realizing what had happened, sat up straight, feeling even hotter:DcdyBdfMVgOoffpfZSsHIGMaRnGxAR

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“What’s wrong, Your Majesty?”RrAWyzUHnzPibxjaYcNupKcwlIySTm

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“It’s dry.” Li Wuting reached out to check.QxpLckktKHKWHBCppkTklGMpfLxXWk

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He then looked at Ning Rushen’s open collar, moving his fingers to adjust it.NGWXiKNWuMwVpxSxxopshlinzbakUa

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The collar was tightly closed, covering his collarbones.ynsqFIrEFvGMaaeLSRMtuKQGTjfbJe

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“…” Ning Rushen was already feeling hot, but he was hesitant to undress in front of Li Wuting. “Your Majesty, I’m hot.”fIwCkrGZWTcKWewqjsDyqvyoVtOmex

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Li Wuting was silent for two breaths, then asked, “Do you want to rest?”sPtXfUSCiTZoKJHMFazaXOMMKCllzI

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The topic shifted to sleeping.SvcpUzbvYpMzjgfNEHzWoEOCTsHWps

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Ning Rushen took a few seconds to understand:kusPQGqBnyEePcfpTNtreCBkyoazot

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Turn off the lights, and it’s easier to take off clothes. Lying on the bed, it’s naturally cooler.nEyesJasXsHefnHevwfwKpmyblfQWt

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He guessed it was getting late. “Alright.”NuVmjCbpMIijYXReKFovqAOPfrAaPE

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De Quan soon came in to turn off the lights, and Li Wuting went to rest in the back.HfJwtJFNIywgpfxkusQJGojEAdOurJ

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The tent fell into darkness and quiet.PnlvPXFsafVrOLhBzeMByyolamsirt

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Ning Rushen lay in bed for a while, the outside noises gradually fading, only the sound of soldiers patrolling remained.DpJkIpHKkLktrDLdtxdmRjZjNvAihf

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He tossed and turned, still feeling hot, and decided to sit up.gLQolGEGgFkCXstirrjencFnpCOEjj

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From behind the screen came a voice, “Can’t sleep?”HtsCUzfNTfzVOyYKCkKenSvIYhzUGV

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Ning Rushen turned, “The tent feels a bit stuffy.”sbUBJZOAYMpniLupxQNXcBFLEHQhMo

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There was no response from the other side. After a moment of movement, a tall figure emerged from the darkness:roTvGcMZVDniCWqgZhAIQXXStundhs

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“Would you like to take a walk outside?”dwzvxIbVGKIyFljTfPDRjWIqAkepyY

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“…Hmm?”uleIMmlvCfpQNZWWWLzdIaomZMohUp

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A short while later, Ning Rushen followed him out of the tent.bfqbIAEbFYrOHzDILGEjHQNUTnmdYP

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Due to the heat, he wore only an undergarment with Li Wuting’s cloak draped over him.aeqpQdZNYEMPfjcwJcUWJhVKuVDxxU

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As soon as they went outside, the sky was full of stars.jMOsQteCgGaNuHzCBerKwflQxKhCDs

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The vast night sky covered the northern wilderness, with the campfire lights stretching the shadows of the tents.YmxRTYFvqoduxLcEQpcIrXgLbRhCfx

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Li Wuting raised his hand to stop a patrolling soldier who greeted them.beuuvqqPXIpTEjiSPpMLvophOptSCs

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The two casually walked through the camp.NEIukUVKGzQHasHBJBHZDRcENBTyLk

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As the wind blew, Ning Rushen felt a bit of the heat dissipate and looked at the person beside him. “Why did you come out too, Your Majesty?”fsJhCIwMJZyApdraUMtTJurInmBMUY

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Li Wuting whispered, “What, should I stay in the tent alone?”iduvrjJWJkZyzTPUIItKOjEbcwmlsg

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Ning Rushen’s heart raced, feeling a bit flustered. He said reflexively, “Still outside, what are you saying…”HLnkySGhpHHzMFeyevvRdVEncPirpL

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Halfway through his sentence, he realized it sounded as if he was encouraging Li Wuting to speak privately with him.nJzTuldyMZOnrdPXYsXfdAcbUcZhIy

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The next moment, Li Wuting indeed smiled slightly, “I understand.”AnsIMTCvgxbMLSGasrtZqAWUhgprEd

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Ning Rushen, “…!”KJFVjkyNPMsCGQNSQNoYOsupdxrQmz

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Noticing his growing agitation, Li Wuting stopped, looking ahead:LEqpdebtKIxSFvAQzKwtOgiUqwTJLC

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“I rarely get to walk alone with Ning Qing.”dSmISdXqVEKxmQIsokGpCHpnIaZXwh

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The topic shifted, and Ning Rushen thought back:VuhnHQTiLfJzEajVKimJEFZamIMzqS

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Li Wuting was usually accompanied by bodyguards and palace attendants, even when there were few people, De Quan was always with him.gKIWJIxpYHxobAbbvdtNvZTdQOzZgN

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…Right, “Where is De Quan?”WAkkZwtEzYfZmZzvSGYmILzVidDUom

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“He’s been tired these days. I told him he didn’t have to keep watch tonight and should rest.”ZqJrNtHozHQCSlalihDTBDfMIrDvGg

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Ning Rushen sighed, “Your Majesty is truly kind to those around you.”eNKIDAbnDdZyjIiSdTsqeTfwSaVTXW

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Li Wuting glanced at him and lightly responded with an “Mm.”YbPvsHapDjHzHpRghUhGejqQKQueco

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By this time, most people had gone to rest.LHyLoeJDhtkiRvtEMaNytUqiLkympE

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The two didn’t talk much, enjoying the quiet of the night.dsIdrpiHJufVAipoZCDfFazliiUNgJ

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After passing a guard post, the light ahead dimmed again.BrCVEbmtxNfFZsaNdIOIrXpiqJwSOk

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They were far from the main tent. Ning Rushen was about to suggest they head back when he saw a shadow flicker behind the tent ahead—gKhTcNqKaTDUsrXCAqYJptdbOyTUhL

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His heart jumped!DCsJaJMohShuNpNcXvZtUlsysTJWQk

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Li Wuting immediately pulled him behind him.ASWzMQSiNEtampHFZYDUHvsFaWpwiu

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With his broad shoulders shielding him, Li Wuting held his hand firmly. He turned his head to signal for silence and fixed his gaze ahead.JOqspLXrPthPUmbbhbOvslbHxymyAi

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Ning Rushen’s heart raced, unsure if it was from tension or something else.cSKRUWdSSlPSsQqvDmkbWmtxjLEYzz

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In the tense atmosphere, the rustling of grass behind the tent was heard.YACrdIyDVFWngyKqRmQNRMoUaJtwhi

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Then came two familiar and subtle voices plotting:NiIQhpJbQNLdCahfPArkaKFgLUXqsx

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“Master, the Chief Steward has been secretly making connections with the princes. That’s a death penalty.”OJzKoIwXJwdTzyQXPNZODyoiOvokdQ

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“I’m risking my life to bring you this news.”EVpsYhrqfqxMzLCUmhYrGZzaGxOgUR

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“Quickly say, quickly say, I’ll take responsibility if something goes wrong.”HKtPUBzKMiPGahKysFnfpdCzkwSqpo

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De Quan seemed to be unable to hold back, looking smug. “It’s nothing much. Just that on the second day after His Majesty came here, Lord Ning got up from the dragon bed, and His Majesty even asked for an extra basin of water!”WTEVyoMMcEsPuQyRHaEvAwPPcmzRKF

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Prince Xuan, “Oh oh oh oh oh oh!!!!”ASTWhNXNDGpHzULeEIVfWRkPhDeJkV

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“……”uNqttUEbQcXCCggygjFCehGXbmAstb

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“……”VcTfGRLhDVtwZWMgCkmIXYkKmblhin

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