This official is so weak

The two had agreed to descend the mountain together and return to the capital.wMszQmgfvtZHNWczoYFuwJFtNSwWRQ

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Ning Rushen asked Sun Shaoyong to bring along the “contract” he had written, so it could be conveniently submitted.kILiViXezGBTttKTXZVeaXNrAygAvU

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The guards and bandits who had been dismissed were called back.KEfvnJyfDXkqXEJmKljtMyMQySzHSS

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Sun Shaoyong cleared his throat, “I’m planning to go to the capital with Lord Ning… You all should wait here for news.”oFCuOAaBJtZOKfaMiGicjkAkmBjSON

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The bandits were shocked, “Boss! How can you go to the capital alone?”sTDIXhWrWwVbJQLvaWirCZizCfeWgG

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Sun Shaoyong replied, “It’s fine, we…”ofoiSwuGJsVgElRrgqupzjGrUhDEFz

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Just as he was about to explain, Ning Rushen suddenly nudged his arm.HRcOYhgJqnjiRCewxjqhcDstwRNYGs

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Sun Shaoyong had a moment of inspiration and changed his words, “…It’s worth taking this risk for the sake of my brothers!”DeyAJMVXrYEOESDDAeCRPEqrBKjwqd

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The underlings were immediately moved, “Boss!!!”NNYzLKHNeAsGSWICYBfpxwFoZKfrli

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Sun Shaoyong then waved his hand and followed Ning Rushen out of the stronghold.IEUggJctWIihVwOnoPNhxoroPZrKLy

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After leaving the stronghold, the two walked along the winding mountain path, followed by a line of escorting guards.UUKKRjSKdCGAELRPHzyzOsMxcVmosV

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Sun Shaoyong sighed, “You really are something… such a smooth talker.”jxyWOLREysKlNNobgNtaURzVJummvH

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“A moderate amount of persuasion helps people grow.”rvwKawCKPxdpNWzIfeGnBWfefSKDLf

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Ning Rushen tucked his sleeves and lectured, “How did you end up being convinced by your own moral lessons over the past two months?”QFhQjyfIacjpNnihuJzapPpRQpqjWY

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Sun Shaoyong reflected, “…Hey!”BlCpjnjPyvnrEOsnANzWhlGgRNQPjN

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The two chatted all the way down to the foot of the mountain.jrVyEpKQYcBAliUkRJOwfbfOuqgRqh

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Ning Rushen had arrived by carriage.DdmWslBxEXrafvKlNoOwJgDUdkkuYX

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The accompanying guards were about to call for the “bandit leader” to ride a horse when they saw him climb into the carriage without any hesitation.NZOOgoOgVcwlGnAdaQaolyBNoTNdwX

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Sun Shaoyong lifted the carriage curtain, “Wow! Your carriage is so luxurious!”iBJIXYbZMifKqKrgeAlVFbKwvRGOll

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Ning Rushen also casually pulled him in, “Right! Come on in and sit.”EOkEVSYEIxMJexamRlQuTbKeddRKKH

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The guards: …?viXGLlScWJaVUGlSqldUbLaEbmzERf

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After the two got in.ZfPjIEnsjMOGkPTrZqVvTbkmWrnQWd

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Ning Rushen with a bit of restrained pride, whispered, “It was a gift from my partner.”fbWtxPxgUPJnXdLHQLlNjHzbeHGMgW

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Sun Shaoyong was amazed, “Whoa!”JfRXVaNOxZmDhtRzkoKFbFoVgFOUMY

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He looked around: What kind of family is this?fnHWxaTINHhHazFWsEcrgPvRLWGgBh

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After two days of travel, the carriage swayed its way back to the capital.pIaVoQuGcOiKwnmcakzAnjgoBuFuGr

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They arrived in the morning, and the carriage headed straight for the palace.MhXQLlSPvvbKMQbgdCUDVNdAhTZJFY

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With the curtains drawn, the two inside were chatting animatedly:yKRTAbfnKpKgVaLOROnIaJBozctirw

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“What’s your partner like? Outgoing? Shy?”oHfjAqPlRAkpsPueqtwogHwashPrwi

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“A bit aloof, but very considerate.”ByeCpmHeATGCaAHjcVsGfzmYRAiUDq

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Sun Shaoyong “wow”ed and began to imagine. Seeing Ning Rushen about to speak again, he quickly stopped him, “Wait! Don’t say it yet—keep a bit of mystery~”OGpqrLWmlUWcPGmTbWfWOfZflGgsXL

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Ning Rushen swallowed his words: Alright.myKMjLvjJVYKkVAwCkllsedjwNlDVJ

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Just then, the carriage jolted and came to a stop.YHrjLqpeJExwvhFUYKEIpDopqvEwDQ

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“My lord, we’ve arrived.”RaltkadHpokswgjDRqdscSXpjJwgLc

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Ning Rushen patted Sun Shaoyong, “Come on, let’s get out.”vBQmXiiokDTIoayarfJJaekVssnwDX

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Sun Shaoyong rubbed his hands in anticipation, “Ooh ooh!”JYgkkNmDRqHUNXfEabhCDLlAqNPAPz

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He lifted the curtain and stepped out of the carriage.ASAtNazYayrNHaIyWFwISAhpMPHPpR

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Facing him was the grand and solemn golden-red palace gates, with towering halls and pavilions. Two rows of palace guards with spears stood at the entrance.pkkarfuSrmHQpQgCIrahMyZbvdYgYI

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Sun Shaoyong’s beaming smile froze: ?zOmAaERQjBJrHgUuGagrVQORxzNATp

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Ning Rushen led him through the palace gates, “Come in quickly.”fjuMWTbNdoaHhMMdkQqjonDHODKhao

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Sun Shaoyong was confused: Huh???oGwzoPZJKsLFwbkilVUQUFEXnoImSt

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They walked towards the palace.WgxRmVjKCWdokamMPdiXErBbBHRSvl

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Sun Shaoyong glanced at Ning Rushen’s excited profile several times, and couldn’t help but swallow:EWGNCbEzBkxykPInEuxJISTSQUDfLs

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“Aren’t you… taking me to meet your partner?”ELEAExBSNVKYVaXjguEnBiavhKHeoe

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Ning Rushen nodded, “Yes.”KEZIVZJjKxGUcNilusFSLibCRYxfar

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Sun Shaoyong looked at him, then at the path:fotTMbCNJtpvadtCKoFCitWRnfWYRy

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…If I’m not mistaken, this is the palace?PxkGZiqaXGHXxmaFjSCGfJwkQvxWYa

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Are we going to report work first, then meet your partner?CTuenGhqyRNPomCjYpBGQqPgZCVckU

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As he pondered, they had already arrived outside the Imperial Study.uoNWCnzsePTWdZoPgPQGigMzkfmtjn

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Ning Rushen had brought back a real “bandit leader,” so he first had the guards at the door perform a routine body search:NRBGGmIyvlWxQlDPnwzSZvlivKVPUj

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“Is His Majesty inside?”ruUqsLELDOKUyikrRvaKOPAGdipVlu

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“Replying to my lord, he is.”qwGGZuMeSZBkQcZhQwNYDNHFRzaedb

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Sun Shaoyong spread his arms and turned his head, “Ah? Do I have to go in too?”kFSHxugaFsMLGEBoheHzglQxfVBBDs

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“Otherwise?” Ning Rushen cheerfully pulled him along, “Come on.”aekSsekgRAtxHktbimMMQxxXCRsXUW

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Inside the Imperial Study.GMuqxyDCeYFMfBlwChUUdbQwEDFJIG

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Sun Shaoyong finally realized, “Wait, why did you bring me to see the Emperor!”SEjiEXKCNoWdKHVKtYgWrJIJGlBRGf

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Ning Rushen whispered, “Didn’t you want to come?”zwgXlnxZAexkGNSYADLRlHoPLGwrUo

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Sun Shaoyong, “What???”IhSZgeUMiWinSzAedexiRUJGElsEIO

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While whispering, the two arrived before the Emperor.ZGYyNOmAdnzClofqCDPovpzNEZkaPl

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Li Wuting was sitting behind the desk, looking up at the sound.zsPgNNHBoBUcssDzjLxQCjFdScNmIH

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Seeing Ning Rushen return, he was about to speak when he noticed someone trailing behind. The latter seemed nervous, bowing his head and bumping Ning Rushen’s elbow.zwmuQpOjMxQoTzQcFnrYSBvFELCxkY

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Li Wuting looked over: …Who is this?kDEPwiOFFjiMAjbrCUTKkHqsqGQWEt

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Before he could ask, Ning Rushen had already looked over.VhGTcATieOjazpnWGvpAhVKpmPsRth

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Their eyes met, Ning Rushen’s gaze bright, with a hint of pride in his achievement:fjLQqCGvlArlfKKFlhLLcSyGtpSsig

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“Your Majesty, I’ve brought the bandit leader back!”JhzEopSQHDXKkLWywiTSjGpGuLonFd

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Li Wuting paused: ?jBbKMYAaOBEpDeCIroTPiMjOrXIjJb

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Ning Rushen added, “My fellow ‘Yuchuan’ native, a very good friend.”NzTYXJjembYZreVCHuvTLMypmewzTq

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He turned and patted the bewildered Sun Shaoyong, “This is… my ‘that,’ didn’t you want to see?”OMudDfrBjzojNOLLQOBbByAtXzMEcR

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Sun Shaoyong was stunned: ?PXmWryumCDEynCIYNVTqaKIgkGzAuP

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He looked at him for several seconds: ???WJaZVnubqxyRYBiqPmwQEtoCKrFDrs

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The Imperial Study was quiet.cBbtEMOfJEPoHwNSEDXBNHfeUtBYUi

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Sun Shaoyong and the dignified, coldly handsome Emperor stared at each other for a while, before finally unable to hold back, he exclaimed, “What—!?”WxrmYhDmIQxGJtKIIdPbNWlOoNpRKt

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He turned his head sharply, “You… no. Are you saying, is this the Emperor???”FSCoSNVJFWlAOoNitTGCLFFAmLsesG

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Considering the presence of palace attendants, it wasn’t appropriate to speak too openly.klrbkspYEVzVAEFUlUuUiVejaxgqMF

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Ning Rushen happily nodded, “Yes.” He then dropped a bombshell, “Er Kang, hurry and say ‘Hail to the Emperor!'”VREactsQiBTAkQutxetoCiXxsIEqLs

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Sun Shaoyong stared at him, mouth agape: …nsmsfzhbywzqynWYYwoGBOCTfjACZu

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Is this the time for jokes!???lItquxcBLQTaDGMZMlPSBmhtywIUqg

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After a moment of silence, it was Li Wuting who reacted first, ordering the attendants to leave, “All of you, leave.”cSfOrJkCyrWctXghuRFbtATRRbawUk

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The attendants complied, following De Quan out of the Imperial Study.aDTPonlnoAAyXbCARYiTrIczPzpvBu

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Once everyone had left, Li Wuting stood up and walked over to Ning Rushen, asking in a low voice:IuzkfyZYwYfBHTGewYoEfPUKbVJgIO

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“What’s going on?”hKzRRvdZdZQfFJvoDHMiWJYePHiHLi

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“My friend wanted to meet Your Majesty.”RGTSdxbyUIrVERsGCOokuWLhvgStGQ

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Ning Rushen, with a hint of shyness, reintroduced, “This is my good friend.” He then said to Sun Shaoyong, “This is my… boyfriend.”YpRStjuNMHcIwrsZFKhKjGGGlNrcbx

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Sun Shaoyong stared at the Emperor in front of him: ?kLMrWvQFRcEuqlDRjwiCDuaPdbvThN

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Although it was the first time Li Wuting had heard the term “boyfriend,” he understood the meaning. His lips twitched, and his ears warmed as he smiled, looking at Ning Rushen.XjvDyalupKopWXdFnVMiUFkUTXTmuM

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Then he turned to Sun Shaoyong, “Rushen’s friend?”zQpTvsMzmadRfDODUFjxXozPJzhqqz

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Hearing Li Wuting call his name so suddenly, Ning Rushen’s heart skipped a beat:QZdGPbxUTazdkEQoHPEpjvvAkrNRFQ

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…Why did he suddenly call me that?BTAwwrwIeAcgAQfFBQkVLezBHPAqzL

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No wonder when I called him “Chaojun,” Li Wuting reacted that way.gHEOHMkNBvosCGOznamtxoFbMpdKfW

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Suppressing his embarrassment, he saw that Sun Shaoyong was still dumbfounded, his throat aimed at the Emperor. Unable to help himself, he reached out and closed Sun Shaoyong’s jaw, “His Majesty is greeting you.”jqnUQGpLyTElsIIsTfboPKjziOWIhv

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“Uh!” Sun Shaoyong bit his tongue.CKoyqeCFGbKadEVbJTakJEdjcHzPEy

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He jolted back to reality, looked at Ning Rushen with admiration, then faced the Emperor before him, trying to stay composed, “This lowly… lowly one greets Your Majesty.”nVVwzWBiSSAMMoKUYRBEKghtXMylOr

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…Lowly one.MnDqaQPbaziZnWEsUyxXoSXyZZzyrv

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Has his language system completely broken down?QjAzrmjcgYEXaVEYWUqOuLrFlBwPdq

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Ning Rushen glanced over in amazement: You were the one who wanted to keep the mystery.gCEqKhUHpBzpzXTAGWxPXwmnYPXrYD

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He let Sun Shaoyong regain his composure, and first handed the contract to Li Wuting, “Your Majesty, this is the contract for the amnesty.”MctYhHWvcHGKANIbZJpxHfoVckVQwp

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Li Wuting took the pages and glanced at them, “Hmm.”LVzWQrxmNKSDIHcTpOdBUwTzySKIQP

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Ning Rushen leaned in, “The requirements for household registration are manageable, but housing and farmland are a bit lacking. I think we shouldn’t be limited to Yaojin…”bThcBSAEcNDkFDaAJYjchsZLicHWES

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He was a bit shorter than Li Wuting, and when he spoke, he stood on his tiptoes.eUINtKZbZHkGWpdATCKXfOsEWVPuSP

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Seeing this, Li Wuting couldn’t help but smile, lowering the pages a bit.UdYYZJspPItwauvrNWbeAGZFupkGov

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Ning Rushen then chattered away, leaning in.aojfyEUlVvQuVrrrmlgoJkYJvHHgpU

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Beside them, Sun Shaoyong slowly digested the overwhelming information, looked up and saw his roommate almost leaning into the Emperor’s embrace, his body swaying slightly, only to be gently held by the shoulder—KMbglFTBOyusYPmKflYljzfdRehYAN

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He gulped: …Damn, that’s impressive.ITJeSJHBPWNDvDJtHlkDiHZyFaEptF

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His good buddy came through time, hooked up with the Emperor and got hitched.dtoHHXtMcJdNGZIXQNHhFUzaYsblKy

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Speaking of which, what should he call the Emperor? Brother-in-law, or brother’s husband?GQsGDtIbfcJToAwBgGLtwwLATuVjrt

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The amnesty contract was quickly approved by the Emperor’s personal seal.hKkNwAogfXvcJEnZnKkJZECoMfvScw

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The follow-up work was handed over toIzXEfXfEIROfBTKfyvVLUmyNKKDkGC

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After leaving the palace and getting into the carriage.ZiqqjDmcMFOYDLtHvJGIDXMOhDFoHG

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Sun Shaoyong couldn’t hold back anymore, trembling as he questioned, “You… you set up such a big act, why didn’t you say anything earlier!”YRKUyIIFDmZvFBKBuPboCGREjNmtuK

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Ning Rushen wrapped himself in a soft blanket, “Didn’t you say you wanted to keep the mystery?”ZTmRtbCEDkWILNRndemCjXZdsSbQjT

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Sun Shaoyong was breathless, “I wanted mystery… not a godly twist.”nYyOLQXxAazZzZsRFHgnvsIOAFsKKC

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Ning Rushen laughed, “Is it that exaggerated? With your 21st-century perspective—”GfyGgqwWQZRhjnslCPUwbJqinFlQBH

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“No, yours…”xFDpRlswfDDotOJbqnaBuktnilPsFP

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Sun Shaoyong took a deep breath, closed his eyes to rest, “No matter when, it’s pretty explosive.”jOxVCAZSJVMYiWMFGnOZidKVeVkZKA

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The carriage soon arrived at Ning’s residence.dJerioinWTxsNAZfwUXQpANvYtWHCQ

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After getting out of the carriage, the grand and imposing mansion came into view.BauDpWQTLzhBcpvrAksfFSooWXwOla

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Sun Shaoyong followed Ning Rushen into the residence, passing through pavilions, towers, corridors, lotus ponds, with plum branches and jade trees elegantly placed.TUqhktHlUlLmkzpXkaqLEXmKRVPHVX

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He let out an uncultured sound: “Wow!!!”AvNxQRiicpDZLWLVIYAbkvdCZCgTix

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Ning Rushen’s ears were slightly shocked, but he looked at him kindly, “Brother, you’ve really suffered… come live with me in this big house.”DqPdwgoeUTOFOpDTtLqhmNVumdKyFl

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Sun Shaoyong was nearly moved to tears, “Ah, since I was eighteen, I’ve been dreaming of clinging to my roommate’s thigh! Never thought it would come true today.”uAxGfpdyXDPjEKADDJfqIemRhNdvEu

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He thought and sighed: The gap between people…YMbOExZMquXIljBNHavzOEdtCmsqVa

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Both of us traveled through time, but my good buddy ended up with the Emperor, and I’m still digging mud in the mountains.WIRnhVOPbPryFETprRgFANfCUmNOKz

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“I feel like Granny Liu visiting the Grand View Garden.”GOffwQmYxgyUbZvCykbqNqfzOoXoSE

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“Stop talking nonsense.”iunzkHcjwRGKqKQKrttyFAFVEyfnnm

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Ning Rushen corrected, “You’re not the granny, you’re the grandson.”sUaehDwTaluRPWIkCeqnUJqcywBJGT

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“…” Sun Shaoyong dried his tears, asking for advice, “Can’t you stop being so cheap for a moment?”GSaCyDpZYlbEJodiFwTEgTmlDVvaJw

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Ning Rushen shyly replied, “Not really.”eRRTPTDJZoiGnkaIXnBQlUMSnlPjNM

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The two passed through the front courtyard and arrived at the backyard, where besides the main courtyard, there were many empty courtyards.dQWcrOkWzeTSEdzIURorOdpwsPQKon

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Ning Rushen, walking along the corridor, encountered Yan Min:vqLafiPhcTwvgrLhJpYgMqYPPUzdIH

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“Uncle Yan, have someone tidy up the Dongling Courtyard, I’ve brought a fellow countryman and friend back.”hNGyICiGPsfUfDCkrNeoTtBrQqSJsB

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“Ah, my lord!”YpqNYEHrUHRdbzVzeojNgKozewrQWz

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“Let’s go, Er Kang.” He called to Sun Shaoyong, “I’ll take you to another place to see.”UmtMGmgbrVDdEVxwapHzGYpIjjGsBd

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“Who is…” Sun Shaoyong was quickly distracted, “What place?”GULhbNzayXWVgHDgjOQSmwCaVWewbw

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The two chatted enthusiastically as they left.iRAtvcShbQeuiqrFxNwExtdQOaDfAg

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Yan Min paused on the spot, thoughtful, “Er Kang? Er Kang… Ah, so this is ‘Er Kang’!”iupNuYVbbtzNIqyBAFwwzHskiBxpMy

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“Do you know him, steward?” A voice came from the side.iylHEFVjWGrpBcbAsEHNDVNWvtGeRT

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Yan Min turned to see Shiyi passing by with a sword in hand, “No, no, I’ve just heard the lord mention it.”iQpjZNsLqcYlIISCQqxGcWVnfbHpKJ

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Shiyi glanced in the direction they had left.pgKaCOzZZWmvZPMZbRlxObnvmVokuv

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Before setting off to Yaojin, the Emperor had instructed him to “investigate the bandit situation thoroughly,” and he was on his way to report to the Emperor.wNbjWUcUvHkwUZaUsSVaaWbBNfejhy

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“What did the lord mention?”qbMeeSwiiQNWYAMbnOIDWAEQKVIhzd

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Yan Min recalled carefully, “It was probably on the evening of His Majesty’s coronation, the lord was still half-asleep and called out this name—”NldkatVlbPDaXhYlljRezcAVdkXnAK

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“Half-conscious, he called for Er Kang to light the lamp.”tfoGcuqsWIQORZCoNBNpOaQiXOYSYq

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Shiyi tilted his head: Hmm?VvsZrOuriNgIsxKZuWwPzUqIhvfNEz

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