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Seeing that no one had noticed the Emperor’s arrival, Dequan immediately issued a warning grunt: “Hng!”wPHZUBQgnDYyijoOzKSgOMXwRvsOjs

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A group of personal guards turned their heads upon hearing the sound and saw Li Wuting, dressed in a dark robe, standing not far away. They immediately put away their long spears.HXTQUpRyWvOiWuPxGYDTbuQIHZMZsy

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Dai Wuping, not caring about anything else, began to cry as if seeing a savior, “Your Majesty! Help—”JyzOeDmMnsIFwvUrqphjPWkefqJeEE

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Ning Rushen momentarily envisioned a thief being beaten up during a home robbery and calling for help from the police.MZJRLGPPBzfMXeKwMJwpLtsqQONrIy

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Li Wuting’s gaze lingered on him for two breaths before he walked over and stopped in front of everyone.gBUNlvaJZpnXkdfnBnZuCAkJkOAlmP

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Before Dai Wuping could speak, Li Wuting turned and grabbed a handful of rice from the grain cart. The rice mixed with fine sand slipped through his fingers as he looked down without speaking.kmOKXzLaLVUPIpkhxoldFakwOdzrlS

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Dai Wuping, lying on the ground, was trembling with fear. It was the first time he saw the new Emperor and found him to be completely different from what he had imagined.detFYVQIPXnitphkSSBtAaYXKWuiyw

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“Your Majesty, this sand is from the warehouse. The situation was urgent and we didn’t have time to sift it. We set out overnight, faced many dangers along the way, and the rain made things damp…”pQYYmfqiAGDnXMKfyZbfnkzWmNqVdo

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A cold laugh suddenly fell from above:gTeuDbJabsmYRzbRslTeUGFfgHEtKG

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“Dangers along the way, damp from rain?”GuAvTXUabrfAibqLnNVIrQoKtGgLZD

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Li Wuting finally turned his head, a hint of coldness in his eyes, “Do you want to see what kind of grain Prince Xuan sent?”sBzqulEfmTIsXlEMdAvToSCKiBFeft

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Dai Wuping broke out in a cold sweat, opening his mouth in shock and silence.NudFiiNDhFYUbTPZYkMEAFQKFQarvw

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Li Wuting said淡淡, “Take him away.”PWhKojuEEhzKFxxLppxZMGwmEaBAfI

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Two personal guards immediately stepped forward and dragged him away.cuUcuvghHuejKUQSKcXJOLSyVmvQOP

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Dai Wuping, panic-stricken, finally came to his senses after being dragged about ten meters and shouted, “Your Majesty, spare my life! I’m just in charge of transporting the grain, I’m the governor! I’m the governor—”WpuEbKYexpdKiMSmsaNxgYARTVOlNT

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The voice quickly faded away behind the city gate.iCSkJmeopJVvQkEKCVvljIPqSySrLa

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Li Wuting instructed that the grain cart be brought into the camp for inspection, and the Dingyuan Army immediately got busy.mxlHtlvJENZfntbwXQvGDGwOYzlito

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The surrounding personal guards dispersed.MzolCjBImRbWWjEGzSuOvbJuCsqVeW

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Only Ning Rushen and Li Wuting remained in the area.UXolCaFuZzxNIPQpJFMUpADypBzsAs

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Li Wuting still stood to the side, not leaving or speaking. Ning Rushen glanced over and quietly approached:xrHPLgwplpiKhyJHEfAZnhpsIPKROC

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“Your Majesty, why did you come personally?”HugIpEclsuhbbiPVoSothXCLScSzmU

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Li Wuting pursed his lips slightly, seemingly casually saying, “Am I, perhaps, a bit redundant?”olILDessVrgkmmMJvHplYToChxiqca

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Ning Rushen, “?”WhdzPXtBWFyPxLpOJkdpeKSCQaYLBx

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He looked at the slightly tense jaw of the other.HDMumKDmdPpoKFlmjjjGuNNAexIoFe

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The Adam’s apple moving on his side wasn’t entirely indifferent.ivCdeRDHcMhoBGCclNUHDoQmnFLVll

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“……”GMdEVwuzArYuvrVFUobTZAISqIPoTd

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Could it be that Li Wuting came specially to support him?SwwOdOSNtzaehGhUGcjgLPUZLLwpOB

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Ning Rushen suddenly felt a novel sensation: his heart felt like it had been soaked in syrup, with a hint of happiness.WtWtYQJmeYAWYywwYIzLtaGQAMZxoO

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He looked at Li Wuting’s handsome profile.TYLqqDjqWmWLSWfQaoNLjLKycDMumS

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After a pause, he turned his head and said, “Your Majesty arrived just in time. But if I acted first and reported later and had him tied up, would it be reported against me?”bppGUphOyyoaRQWVSjkZViJxkUKdaA

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Li Wuting’s tense jaw relaxed a bit, then he lightly pressed his lips down, “It’s fine, with me here.”uQtdavvSUAjCbYEyasJDaCrUPhyenv

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Ning Rushen also pressed his lips down, “Oh.”nychReXsaEwbUkvAhVEpTzcDUvoSCm

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Not far away, Dequan, after finishing his sweeping and turning around, saw Li Wuting’s expression:YqKevJmbTFBBYdMOazYFBBTvMqAcyV

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Oh, the Emperor is actually happy again.jZGbRMZTawrSDonRWmQEjXtcKKmsTX

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Xifang had been falsifying grain supplies.VtBMRuVXQdyzSwyWOkyisssbJnbiIP

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From the grain transport officials to the governor of Xifang, all involved officials were held accountable. The Emperor’s order was issued directly from the border and was handled by the Imperial Guards, directly under the Emperor.TxVsipTGBuCHqLjnAgPwUveusguBgI

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Xifang was undergoing a swift and severe rectification.OMxMMyOmNMvRRCpRLMWUmNrHXjEUvC

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The aim was to uproot the lingering corruption from the previous emperor’s era.kybVvOhXDKAabTAsRdthcXeWzhmQFG

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For the missing grain supplies, Li Wuting ordered a replenishment from Beian, as close as possible.gNnZkndxhrwAMkmSGfIdMZzEzqbgFg

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That night, Ning Rushen sat on the edge of the bed, “From Beian?”lxQMgurFVVGiDhJsNnzXTUNMosfqkH

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He had just finished bathing, and Li Wuting was standing in front of him, watching him dry his hair.uanioeZuISCfLgCfOZwZvwsledlMHB

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He was rubbing his hair, “Is it so urgent?”mpnjbkSyQdtSJuukheDbKpHYiQhEjm

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Li Wuting observed him rubbing his hair messily, his knuckles moving slightly, “Yes, the troops haven’t moved yet, but the grain supplies should be prepared first. A major battle could break out at any time, so the earlier the grain is transported, the better.”IQhXiAqmkNmpSQHNQqcXLQdsjRtwWT

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“So, what are we waiting for now?”AMkIJTOElwHjDogVHPpOmZiFpIoFfS

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“Waiting to see who will lose their composure first.”nTgWCwFGsuwzwsJKcBMxyJjtenGnmg

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“Hmm.” Ning Rushen thought about the recent various conflicts, feeling a bit anxious, and was momentarily distracted.acbqLjQFoEZCGQIHjretXXkBtTwzNB

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Suddenly, his hair was pulled away from his hands.PqjHgOxmXPVYUCUSLRKroAwYQRZCRE

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He looked up and saw Li Wuting holding a clump of his tangled hair, asking, “What are you wiping off?”DjsFjyHtBpJQtKQagakeBPCsdXTfgG

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“…” Ning Rushen awkwardly pulled it back, “A kind of attitude.”GtwOBxAkmDCtajJDLRBUuipVaLCFUn

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Li Wuting was silent for a moment, then took a handkerchief and rubbed his hair, making it fluffy and dry:htgJFjfPqoEROYGZvySFjyOHcLEVnF

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“Alright, get some sleep.”jQDbCHdkdesSaiZXidnFcstzeFVPlD

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Ning Rushen felt like he was getting used to being rubbed.prkiSyvgwVrvgmecJubsokGIzANiQn

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He gathered his dried hair, sighed, and settled back into bed, “Your Majesty, good night.”VbNIOIEedimhOFiotDxoGwjceykdnF

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The candlelight was soon extinguished, “Good night.”zLOrfCRWkojngFNuQFwLetxGJLLpFH

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…Perhaps it was from the earlier confrontation with Dai Wuping.mnSgxidkfXsphSsfrPywTvXLiUAzJz

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Ning Rushen fell asleep quickly after lying down.necSYDSdEfZuxQnRrlUdyjSPlxJQjH

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Moonlight filtered into the quiet tent, and a dream had just begun to form when it was abruptly shattered by the sound of galloping hooves racing into the camp—aYGXtNUGqjSbapdmTBcDYoajfrTgDX

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“Enemy attack twelve miles out! Enemy attack!!!”sUCoUHPRooUNpEXQMTdcVbJrvknkDW

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Suddenly, the camp was brightly lit.zAwvIlMOxJcxWHuUvkCFaAxItyYZye

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Ning Rushen woke up from his dream: Enemy attack!?uDGWdxWkySxEnQqKsdyvecBZDtGShN

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As he propped himself up, he saw Li Wuting already in armor, holding a sword, quickly stepping around the screen.BOITCixzQpVqnaYofsWktwwsYvaFlZ

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The silver armor reflected a sharp cold light.FaiTBsXjDtfzpnzhuuGwSCBmskCQod

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He threw off the covers, his heart racing, “Your Majesty!”ELgFYhXEMMHLwyFWhlSMKrGpqBjhRe

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This was the first night attack from the Northern Di, coming swiftly and fiercely.WZqsfdIDyjHKUdscZrIfStfkJXAVZB

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Li Wuting’s steps slightly faltered, then his sword hand tightened, his breathing quickened for two seconds, and he placed his palm on Ning Rushen’s neck:zakpvIiEvCVHZkMzCajMbItBQMGVzg

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“Stay here and wait for me to return.”qPFrvvQlFSxbXzaXmFHDOwrSkmNNKg

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After speaking, he lightly touched Ning Rushen’s neck, then turned and swiftly left.HPpasMPwYiYNBsgpaYUbxVDbKWnmlA

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Ning Rushen felt the area he had been touched warming up. He put on his outer robe and followed him out.jxjQMHIuOCtIOXdHSllnDjFIXcHiUc

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Outside the tent, the troops had quickly organized.imEBCJqhVbXAdSXTZnkqiTHyCcRDbR

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Li Wuting, Huo Mian, and other generals gave their orders, mounted their horses, and immediately headed towards the twelve-mile mark—NbuhGdBFhlESNMofOvyCFuiyArHUCC

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The army disappeared into the night like a black dragon in fierce fire.lEFemnOkMpiCUJDitlfZIIbcNSYSrp

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Ning Rushen stood at the gate, watching the army depart, feeling the cool night breeze, and his heart grew warmer, pounding fiercely.soGCXQZqNGBxmZlEbvZQyALzPGdapJ

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After standing for an unknown amount of time, someone patted him on the shoulder, “Let’s go back.”aACFkTLibUtaBdNYQdekBAVWTnDVNo

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He turned to see Prince Xuan standing next to him.OnKSathIkMBMygwYbeHawrnphlxcvF

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Li Yingtang had a rare serious expression and glanced towards the edge of the night, “The night attack won’t last too long, and there’s also His Majesty and General Huo.”LxNyZgvsqlzruaThfEDjMMrHwmqxeq

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Ning Rushen forced himself to calm down, “Mm.”aibfuAXSdaGXczLLQqJialxduwPOCP

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The two turned and walked back into the camp.tddywDxcFftlMGRNkWVrzzJwTyqpGX

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He suddenly remembered, “Why did the Prince just arrive? Where were you just now?”ReUDLtuCYxokVKEImfrKLrXgUZwyRA

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Li Yingtang’s eyes shifted, as if tears were about to fall, “…General Huo was ordered to tie me to the bed, and he hurriedly didn’t untie me. I… had to use a lot of effort.”TmqEzobvdvAQHaskQsikSgboTXnLUK

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Ning Rushen, “……”WTSNIzXKnPJlymFSeabnFVjIzAsALS

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He felt complicated: So, you were still tied up.iDbzpYSvhlJuqJIbOCoNyEyjuLOvEo

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The waiting time felt particularly long.yPFMRvjDVTBFTMxQTNvOfCMKBjPBkf

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Ning Rushen did not return to the tent but sat by a pile of wood where he could see the gate, waiting for the army to return.CNaoUCAmMNNYnCKqKjqEygzlyuDIDh

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The night was filled with the sounds of insects and rustling grass, and the crackling of the fire.jKMHrdTvGnCgGZLHVqzoKhqarawnDg

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As time passed, the night remained dark and heavy, and his heart felt like it was being scorched by flames.QIeyQDdYmZIHnjCfQhLpHOJiJKOEVf

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After an unknown period, the sound of hooves finally reached the ground.VCxBEGYSAzLtGbPJWJpUXqskoNgVck

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Ning Rushen quickly got up and saw a streak of red breaking through the darkness, charging towards him from the horizon—rAgOGIcmKrCWqCTzIfBmDwsggHfdyo

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The army was back!sGETyAmYevPUvRhznuRKsgeIoLPTiF

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As they drew closer, he saw Li Wuting in silver armor leading the way, with a massive army following closely behind. The battle flags fluttered, and amidst the fierce atmosphere was a smell of blood.khsSUCEmztMwKYWunAinJWaNFqrQiM

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The soldiers in the camp came out to greet them.NAhLOLDaYmkEfIfdKgJuZWDFXPMnsb

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Li Wuting reined in his horse, the steed rearing up in front of the camp.lOytLhWBwzvCndfgHJpuTebBZRugEk

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Ning Rushen met his dark, night-like gaze, his throat tightening, “Your Majesty…”zhgEwadEeJWVnJlIjASQbLsGSSRrWM

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Li Wuting’s expression softened slightly, then he dismounted amidst the soldiers’ welcome and instructed them to attend to the wounded.egzISKKzSaBjbiyPQsIKOERYdGBTRf

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As he moved, his cloak fluttered, revealing the blood-stained silver armor underneath.MUsKaQjlysFamDhCCIbKjKQmMdMcol

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Ning Rushen’s heart skipped a beat, and he looked at him anxiously:YmrmfmYfsBjvauqAehETSlCvxtbKyK

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— Is he injured!?DSNZItuaOUXwrkMEhdtDrymJlNGJYI

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Noticing his gaze, Li Wuting turned and whispered, “It’s nothing. Go back to the tent.”lCWvpUElGNFgmQQEeYsohLwOAFNUNW

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Ning Rushen, deeply worried, followed him, “Mm.”iUKrfacfdRryWrJWQOCsaYMHIMOTjI

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Li Wuting glanced at his worried expression and smiled slightly.ktgUMXLMwOuikUbpLWQJRPGENHPaAL

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Back in the main tent, Li Wuting removed his battle robe.rfBNafsYDbfbTjeLZKqeTTvzDIsIiV

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His left arm had a cut, but he didn’t make a fuss about it, only asking Dequan and the military doctor to come in and treat the wound.TuADSmRxLHVxiZcgmqJsBDlwuspJpj

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Ning Rushen watched with a heavy heart and asked anxiously, “Is it serious?”wWGWGpKGixgQMOfWcpstWffuLtzyYA

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Li Wuting’s gaze fell on his furrowed brow, “It’s fine. Most of the blood on the armor is from the enemy.”wVGdevRCxjtwpnVLOBcHvnhvAyUtqj

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Ning Rushen felt a bit relieved: That’s good.uHEfZVGAwemPAsHCijtisLuFPMCKCR

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After the military doctor finished bandaging, he gave a few more instructions and left.UGXtWTyueNqazMNajHgMNluqQhuKPp

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Dequan, worried, said, “Your Majesty, you’ll need someone to keep watch tonight. Should I…”vccnOJYGmjdwGTzKowairVXJkIZLJm

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He hesitated, glancing subtly at Ning Rushen, “Have someone come?”yoxUEQlhtHTtAjHmzkRQJamrrpoHqX

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Li Wuting’s throat moved but remained silent.VkAZPDJyJFaYNrIptjmPsqiKjemFhi

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Ning Rushen, unable to take his eyes off Li Wuting’s wound, said, “Why not let me do it.”UnhemCdZbEEGGIOditHWaGWbQmEdgb

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Dequan acknowledged with a quiet “Mm” and quickly left.LBzcUxpTFNXjZqxOJdPpaaCUvfSorX

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A single candle was left burning in the tent, casting a warm, dim light through the screen onto the bed.MHbnjyGXqJTJxwpZRmHmnJdmdfhPmk

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Ning Rushen sat on a nearby bench.eCDwSeaQZRAqlzWIGDITVDvkurnHjx

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With no one else around, he leaned over the edge of the bed, quietly asking, “How did you get injured, Your Majesty?”wQjOdspeoJGXEuhlmSlelwACVoxyWq

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“It was too dark at night, and I didn’t notice the ambush.”pZathUXZmbkuUBWSnmkkmZSxNKdUXI

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“Oh.” Ning Rushen’s heart tightened, “Hidden and crawling.”kxfIrpIeARHpCPDDkxfuWrFTVbbxVC

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“…” Li Wuting.thshzKpMyWazdZQwaealpgGwzvsail

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He was leaning over the edge of the bed, talking to Li Wuting.MGSycmUlWAKnYOvzdTLCYBljfjDpgj

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The bedding in the camp wasn’t well-matched, and the bench was almost the same height as the bed. As he spoke, he leaned over with his black hair hanging down onto the bed.ogWDqXNOmyixJMkRwWJRyBRHzsflNP

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While speaking, he suddenly heard Li Wuting ask:ycrBUFdEJDMxCxDQxqxbtdHpdDOXMp

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“You still have to keep watch all night. Is it… difficult?”aoRgaOaePyPhAImShbrUGhMtJqgNyQ

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Ning Rushen paused, “What?”osYEYJUnhAbfLQwnjnCnzFUSPEJqzc

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Li Wuting’s thin lips pressed together, seeming to deliberate for a while, but finally, with a flushed neck, he asked as naturally as possible, “…Do you want to come up?”MbKzUbLQPrfnrxjsgZjyyWAgtMImiX

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Ning Rushen was momentarily stunned, his heart racing:lxPMXXEpsHBwDkDhZtRnLDuFpTOyMt

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…Come up? Onto this dragon bed?wjfUmjXZuaIqHiCygDupTNNfFaThIQ

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He looked at him, and in their silent exchange, the dim light from the side reflected in Li Wuting’s eyes.njgedYLKIhTvoFyKKONLXzottZYiJL

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Ning Rushen took a few seconds to catch his breath, “…Okay.”PZOvbkiyLYdsPiaCDIJtxGJVXjITpO

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Ning Rushen had been on this dragon bed before.hUMyqlZVwOcMSQxBRwtElWsMJAOWTM

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Li Wuting, with his left arm injured, lay on his side, making space for Ning Rushen on the other half of the bed.MzhKFhnggHdKxJBifvfXFdYKWfbVbK

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Ning Rushen took a deep breath and tried to compose himself as he lay down.LERfGbGlqYlqoyWOkEufbnuDKXKlDs

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The bed was small, and once he lay down, he faced Li Wuting directly, his line of sight meeting Li Wuting’s Adam’s apple and neck. The close proximity made the elevated body heat almost palpable, carrying a faint smell of blood from the wound.QKEVkwUrJamquhxgjEZCpskUnHPQcq

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Ning Rushen, trying to calm his racing heart, gently touched Li Wuting’s arm, “Does it still hurt?”nIirZqlhSuOJywtbhjSyOZqABULuwF

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“It’s okay, just uncomfortable with it hanging in front.”eFoBbFuMRVBcuPEiwwGwXVQtbJKjmw

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Ning Rushen glanced at Li Wuting’s sideways position, “Then…”dpnOHetKGWEbrQNRBUjubdhelxZIDY

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Before he could finish his sentence, Li Wuting moved his hand around him and placed his palm on the back of his neck, supporting his arm. His large hand gripped the back of Ning Rushen’s neck and squeezed it twice, “It doesn’t hurt now.”xNDzVtpMkrsBiweQATDtciNqMJPaEl

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Ning Rushen was suddenly encircled in front of Li Wuting, his eyes widening:cRpNzhvALjppCkVxmrvFRPzJqnPUzT

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What? How did I get held like this?EEqvqJARVoUYngxYGyeTHOhEEqYRHW

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His neck pressed against Li Wuting’s palm, and his shoulders trembled slightly. Considering Li Wuting was injured, he dared not move, only managing to call out, “Your Majesty.”RqAkLmSQxaZrCgyMOACVOuERIrleaI

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Li Wuting tightened his grip a bit, his voice low and hoarse, “There’s no one around.”hBqJIZRGMcsgLltIhVPfCJHjTYeQZG

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What? Ning Rushen, feeling dizzy and disoriented, realized something, “…Chaojun?”rsxWdIWlWdlIpnCzehKFymNpWyMfgg

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His breathing became disordered.oqMvRGSYOMiIPgnSeuLhnsubGMGKmg

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Li Wuting responded, “Mm.”kKFaTJxheIUFszHjuKOlMacPknLXyy

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Suddenly, he moved again, leaning in and resting his forehead on Ning Rushen’s shoulder, adjusting his breathing.TPiItEtuRkHLUcByjJOUjKTxTPhtjc

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Ning Rushen’s heart raced, his throat constricting.gEPNespJdNXlnORbIZfMFtyPRuVgMP

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He looked down at Li Wuting, who had a slightly furrowed brow and a rare look of fatigue, making him seem momentarily vulnerable.iRYAYmTkElrxrnUMDPnBSunbhEhXzU

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But in an instant, that vulnerability seemed to be an illusion.ecsUDESmVpQFCBsxndzNseUuVGEmvB

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Li Wuting’s strong and broad frame, the unyielding new emperor of Da Cheng, held him securely.OiWRmxcMoWaDsWBbUeNlBkWMkoChgt

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Ning Rushen’s nose inexplicably felt a bit sour.YMzYwIVWOlboVlNqeesnMNaEtSgwzL

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He clutched Li Wuting’s clothes and leaned a bit closer, snuggling into him.QBGBaLhfxUUADzsSpMVIAGLIgpUTwY

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With no one else speaking, after Ning Rushen called out “Chaojun,” Li Wuting seemed content and gradually slowed his breathing against his shoulder.CIcCjZjAdlhWtYfrDGLIFYtkxPAnIg

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Ning Rushen gazed at his stunningly handsome face and eventually fell asleep in the dim light of the extinguished candle.sBrnbJtCsmlNigusuKpjioOvKtkiVM

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The next morning, he woke up to some movement.wJDtbYWZPPgoEmILsaKevzISrclhKz

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Because he had been worried about Li Wuting’s injury, he had woken up several times during the night, never truly resting.bJXpmahYcPmHLfKoWLWdwbgxFFQARB

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When he sensed movement beside him, Ning Rushen opened his eyes.BBKxyfQshTAJkbZiGBKmfHsJldSGae

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Not wanting to wake him, Li Wuting remained silent, simply propping up his right arm and preparing to get out of bed.vvuGVFlvJkjwybpCQqFafeAyCyRSBF

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As Ning Rushen opened his eyes, he met Li Wuting’s gaze.yHBXGCEPxwHSvlRZjWljEuRlHJGbBQ

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Li Wuting’s movement paused as he lifted his eyes, his expression still carrying the morning’s drowsiness. His slightly open collar revealed a reddened neck. He was kneeling beside him, facing him directly.fPhoNXFyVEjaRbdjiQrzhXwBfEqDlv

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Ning Rushen’s gaze dropped, and his breath caught suddenly.XRWhDeQdZythceVSuSRLPVRyyKmmjC

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A flush of heat enveloped his neck and face!IbisaLdtQyKQvxBYZlTkQzrqdmcwxe

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Before he could react, Li Wuting quickly adjusted his collar and got out of bed. He glanced at Ning Rushen’s expression, slightly pursed his lips, and said calmly:NHnomXzrhhkbhPEFZchafSbAPWnPYU

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“It’s no big deal.”RBpKDEXQZFDJDExGqtnEPxdbARLBFC

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After speaking, he dressed and left.ZEzlTRiLeniQVYFhaccDEElfXCqWTo

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After Li Wuting left, Ning Rushen lay in bed for a long time, unable to gather his thoughts.cvrPcwHbPegQQSHfYjKXgNeLyjLjKB

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In the midst of his still racing heartbeat, he recalled the fleeting glimpse he had seen and trembled uncontrollably:HqfBbnmfyiWlYMpoCGwNMrMIKqBQnw

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…That was definitely not “no big deal.”ShCLMPVzUfJsthkCsGITjaegUFuMDl

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