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Ning Rushen suddenly slapped his forehead: Ah! He had forgotten!CMgKuOHVcuwLUwxOcDEfsCokBgBkyD

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Li Wuting was still looking down at him, “Do you want to hear it?”FuYMCwSHSGxdtbQUuoeXCQswRRuuVz

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The palace gates were about to be locked soon. If he followed Li Wuting back, it would mean staying overnight in the palace.zAcReyeuqTKaYyppTxPlaeGnKwYcdk

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Ning Rushen pondered for a moment, but ultimately couldn’t resist the dual temptations of a “big secret” and “sleeping in the dragon’s den”. He leaned closer to Li Wuting in a somewhat sneaky manner, “…Yes.”aPamxtgHlRmkNADVGnSkCBbmUPhdrX

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Li Wuting’s fingers slightly tightened, “Alright.”iSkYduGtEfitPRWRsKpGGKTzJuvUdc

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As they entered through the palace gates, silence enveloped them.kZSuKbWiaRIuqHkMgMQAIMPhpYSezi

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Li Wuting’s gaze was deep, as if he was contemplating something.JZOMSVLbVXeUnolZWlUwxWbZhCFobJ

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Only when they returned to the imperial bedchamber did he dismiss the attendants, leaving only Ning Rushen in the vast, quiet room.ZKOVRLwKJWxFpiDmnItEmlnmyFkZnu

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A single lamp burned in the chamber.XiOpqCqczlUNKtBNImoZNNpPVJJkat

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The lamp stand and beams were carved with auspicious clouds and coiled dragons.LgxQwAHabUtfGFtVVbJgsxMRUpPxPR

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The bed was made of sturdy nanmu wood, hung with bright yellow curtains, clearly indicating the emperor’s resting place.ZyNydhqYWeLNbDvThtAoRJEEyMXvSu

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Ning Rushen felt both nervous and excited.AqhosjwsmtvGkPAzYeDQpYSVldOZyL

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Li Wuting sat on the edge of the bed and patted the space beside him. Ning Rushen moved closer:oDmmftKaXQATHcWGpSAUvEAeXYLSdL

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“Your Majesty, what is the secret?”oFspzwGkklkOOhRaawkckqAyMHCHMe

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In the dim candlelight, Li Wuting’s gaze was deep and focused. Just as his thin lips were about to speak—dipkyWraZbMlOfNKSzuSFvzzJwGnvY

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Ning Rushen suddenly became alert, “It’s not something about a fingernail, is it?”pfvHnEQsTGnJHByHAwUmHIbPsYMMPN

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“…” Li Wuting choked, “No.”GtkHicfahOmRESHhsqTxOZCWjGRyKJ

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Seeing Li Wuting struggling, Ning Rushen quickly offered his ear, “Then, Your Majesty, please speak.”LxkCQsuIfPZHIGlEWDieXFHSBKqiFn

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Li Wuting was silent for a moment, then pinched Ning Rushen’s ear:nPOruljRLHuzLCkIhDNTFgVRNYCAsU

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“Do you know why I could ‘foresee’ events?”pfvHVnMAYkMVUJRRIkbzMqEJgOMOCE

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The rough fingertip brushed against the sensitive earlobe.CdfxecViyIFgmqCqYvOGHwPzWJJzUk

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Ning Rushen shivered, his ear quickly turning red. Before he could say anything, he heard a voice:UeAihRBmgzHwCOlvZaCaTgytqpYlZX

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“This is not my first life.”vsukppzRwyFaYXMmFtNxlcbRPyQAyO

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…Boom! His mind went blank for a moment.HggtvntdDhoFZhclScQpDACvsrGRhy

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Ning Rushen’s eyes widened, and for a moment, even the tingling in his ear was ignored. He didn’t react, “…What?”XHOKjoVaufeieRlDBLtgCeUuOaJmZe

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Li Wuting looked at him seriously, “I have lived again.”FeCBekPZRWUBrUFzsqSTGYFWUHQZUg

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Lived again… Ning Rushen’s heart was struck with a sudden realization:qqhdyPpcZZEvwBfnDINfzcdIIIeyaB

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Did that mean Li Wuting was reborn?WYfjdnSGALYgEfrgGYJwKOfetOOsup

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His heart pounded in his chest as he stared at Li Wuting’s handsome and steady face. Fragments of the past flashed through his mind like a bright line: No wonder—AHHEoicSdzqxncFLjpWTaqXAlpIDPW

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As if to confirm his speculation.LTtmZfmJlVUFANGNjXEeMkIuMAxgnt

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Li Wuting continued, “So, those ‘foreseen events’, and your matters…”dzXeGQEdSXkrHpdRphfgAmnAfBmdKA

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“It’s because I’ve lived once before.”JZFnlOxUYfEsplshYfUsIjUbbPdBNA

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Ning Rushen finally came to his senses, “Hmm…”afYieCYdihSZdqrKGuPPXMEMvnPUjO

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Soon, he thought of another question and looked at Li Wuting nervously, “Then, how did Your Majesty… come back in the previous life?”owELcfhgqjAmCvIvhHCAKWtCCqDfME

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He spoke euphemistically, but Li Wuting understood:hOVfBeOuMnWdQqPhLSpPRmJXjaCcTb

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“I just woke up and returned to the day of my ascension.”QvkcEKjtOFPWyeIUlreLwJEZsNdOMJ

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Ning Rushen immediately breathed a sigh of relief and couldn’t help but throw himself into Li Wuting’s arms, hugging his waist, “I thought Your Majesty had died and returned through nirvana.”zPqQExKzCNnXtnzRVKiICVPjFZqPGX

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Li Wuting understood and looked down, “…”mRsynEmkJqKtARGavYJsftgbqyOGYa

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After a moment, he gently stroked Ning Rushen’s thin back, “I’m fine.” He paused and added, “I didn’t die.”KWaalAVIcytIdcCrVPAOodUeWBpRYA

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“…” Ning Rushen buried his face in Li Wuting’s chest, “That’s good. Actually, I also came on the day of Your Majesty’s ascension.”fXUjIBtiQAVIlJbWTFCfwRNXwtHhqq

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Thinking about it, they had arrived together.sHNyfzMBKgHNnrBqgFvfqdvAymPvFz

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Isn’t this a match made in heaven!nhbFdbbFLVPJqoyttvyKhNisUvHeTH

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He thought happily, but then he heard a voice above him, “I know.”cROdAhKbGCEmPplJmsWzOCXmRlSNVS

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“Huh?” Ning Rushen lifted his head: How did he know?yUNRHKeXcZgmZbnrxTVKbyasRAIHqm

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Li Wuting seemed to smile, “That day, the palace attendants said you had hit your head and seemed like a different person.”gQhhhUWDUcxrNedoFIhESRtuuhxeks

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“What?” Ning Rushen’s eyes widened.lQLduEFUnTqOisGQnFcrkAMsUMIzTW

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Wait, what does it mean to have hit his head and become a different person? So, his original self was someone with a damaged brain!VWURnhErjxrRuKOXuHzsKeEullLQXI

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“Then, what kind of person was ‘I’ originally?”YzyRueEqczRefrbeYwSTBjhDoWWLaN

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Li Wuting looked at him for a while, his expression light as he pinched Ning Rushen’s earlobe, “A great traitor.”AsvyhpHQZjqZqbxQDoKsTUqfyKFiNk

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… What the f*ck???vBsnfSpIOIPFDeVEfKELSndrvOcbVW

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Ning Rushen was shocked for a moment, then suddenly realized:KDdSkFMqogghQFoVcoayTYQWOrXbME

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No wonder Li Wuting wanted to slap him off the court that day.kWOjZLkrEpZEXUyAqTZWobKGATTmfx

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Li Wuting also seemed to remember, and his arm around Ning Rushen suddenly tightened—glYxHJOihRzTQyeUntPfRNAGoXubzi

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“Mm.” Ning Rushen was instantly hugged tightly.nvGdYicfbGWRGqecyYraQkRJwQhWxh

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He could almost hear the pounding heartbeat in front of him, the hot breath falling slightly chaotically on his ear, carrying a hint of fear and relief:mipkKrslnleNZgMKpWJdjiGatyLpoD

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“Luckily, Ning Qing knows how to fake injuries…”EtTptuQuUIBCWsTtEMmDaWyKKtXOfE

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“…” Is this a compliment?MSUfYslEyiMsphJhcHydbMPtzBmHnn

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As he thought this, a low whisper came to his ear, “I can’t bear to lose you.”FDgVrbSfsCgjEZpqLWBzdPSjtcBkrg

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Ning Rushen’s face instantly heated up.hUuHHMpueHoqgzrrXmRdoOsloHoBef

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For someone as aloof and steady as Li Wuting to say such things so seriously was like flirting with him.aYQBVnxLPTKzdIDSrLQkixsHWhSmaS

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He lay quietly in Li Wuting’s arms for a while, his body heating up.kwomPfZgyrhgeUZmutPZrOlnoUIITN

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He digested the information in his mind, and after a while, he suddenly thought of something and lifted his head:sPebyWKfZKbBqiREUcbIyGNpeEQslQ

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“Then, in the previous life, I wasn’t here—”zaozXhVhAZUFnLkJBpaAWsAKIvPqrg

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Ning Rushen’s heart was in turmoil, speaking casually, “Who was by Your Majesty’s side…”CjTCxjCPbrcojyyVqzDTZEkhvIyuLn

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“No one.” Li Wuting quickly replied.xticGaEMUksrbHFFlSDqcuFLOMOnBD

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Ning Rushen held his breath and looked at him.AVvRWIsAfnpFdRKdBpjNlOdDpFRrhS

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Li Wuting’s gaze fell on him, “There was no one by my side.”UbWgkqhnCRUUUMPeQDBirJchcMyoVD

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He looked at Ning Rushen softly, “I was very lonely.”PqgKTpUijQWvwokGJUSSokXOrEhmFp

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Ning Rushen’s heartstrings trembled violently! He met those deep, calm eyes and was momentarily speechless.TGQSJqUfJHtSzEVpkRafHYuSxAialt

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“In both of my lives, you are the only one.”DBHroetjentzVrblILGZNeintzmFgL

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The soft words fell on his ears like thunder.EOnMJfoSXyKQIijSEaRHzcuyYiYWTT

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Ning Rushen was suddenly moved and couldn’t help but close his eyes and kiss Li Wuting’s slightly pursed lips, “…I will always be by Your Majesty’s side, I won’t go anywhere.”rrdxUYoNlyiWwWCfLQVIAQpEbNsgTY

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Li Wuting was instantly excited, but also somewhat uneasy. His large hand pressed against Ning Rushen’s lower back, “What if…”pOLegasFvhvWxAqDhuuvlteoNaMYCL

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Ning Rushen mumbled, his lips brushing against Li Wuting’s, “What if what?”sJiTYIIfmiqnKgUktIncthYpoBybWX

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“That Bodhi Seed.”TkIgOvKFIuNjeBoFazGfOiSwcvbskN

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“…”ExIWQVMzqGDwQhHRQrrfIvywueqdCj

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He suddenly paused and pulled back slightly to look at Li Wuting.frhARTgfnJaQxRfrImnXEqeLnrJppU

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Li Wuting’s face was flushed, a strand of hair falling across his sharp brow bone. His eyes couldn’t hide his panic and deep affection, as if he was terrified of Ning Rushen’s disappearance.vIkLDgCREJyRBEXVmmCQGgqwUHVUuH

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Even the most steady emperor could be frightened by love.KDbFwLtZggyixJKexFTTsyZqQNoTvn

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Ning Rushen was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized—dsxJFqEpOzevuKRAQoQwFPYwcqRKgW

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No wonder Li Wuting had acted so strangely when he saw the Bodhi Seed in the carriage. Was he afraid that the Bodhi Seed might suddenly take Ning Rushen away one day?NtCODOxCchaBAXkBEYkRYzgnnfvhUn

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“Your Majesty, it’s just an ordinary Bodhi Seed.”PTLSAfgGvRojZKaTToziYpLTpXsrOV

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Li Wuting pursed his lips slightly.AsAgdfuerDTlCsCUUyuOZPpUJSnyYf

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Ning Rushen looked at him and said, “Really, it was just given to me by Master Jing Xi on a whim… along with nine hundred and ninety-nine others.”IUlCCCKtbahGXeERBmivhlvwiASFJu

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Li Wuting glanced at Ning Rushen’s waist, trying to appear relieved, “Oh.”eGCyNouTWesFhDBllIcjjaSgucBpKX

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Ning Rushen, “…”rhjfQIzhULXqeHyCaEkFMjTGUvQcsD

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Seeing that Li Wuting was still tense, he thought for a moment, then suddenly took the Bodhi Seed from his waist and placed it in Li Wuting’s hand. Then, in Li Wuting’s surprised gaze, he kissed him soothingly:DqUBpzwwEwQaAajWIJFOWQXEpAXdwI

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“This seed is for Your Majesty.”BUFICXmGjnXzNouUYPxFjXnJdgoDjK

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“Keep it with you from now on, and no one can take me away.”BOiKKGccmIkIwuVKwVLSulRMslzrXF

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The hand holding him trembled violently, pulling him tightly into his arms!zGiNpMIbMrssgEhmOoHiBtYyWrHuGR

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Li Wuting’s fingers clenched until they turned white, the Bodhi Seed almost embedding into his palm. He buried his face in Ning Rushen’s neck, “…Alright.”yOjhIolKbmCEZQeunnTCuudfZfsuQo

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“I will keep it safe for you.”cpDCFShaTZVgBmcFkinGnuySauTXfT

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The burning body temperature seemed to melt Ning Rushen.mVNEcibopXZHavhNhASDeapzjPgnAL

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He felt the heat tightly embracing him, as if confirming his existence, holding onto the only one in both of his lives.kzMTTraEdbvltScigxYpxQQCZXQuZB

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The bright yellow canopy swayed in his eyes.loVPJaNqSyYXlPcSbeNxorAQpnkIhf

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His heart was also stirred by the waves, his fingers tightening slightly. Then he pulled Li Wuting’s hand to his belt, and with a swift movement, it loosened—RpyaPYnKVzWltnMPvCWYkYNFNhHUqT

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“Your Majesty…” Ning Rushen’s face was flushed, his ear red as he leaned against the hot earlobe, “Let’s try again.”QdTUOsTxZHvWSQNZZVSizDtsIHLKJH

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The heartbeat in front of him suddenly became erratic, “…Hmm.”unMWIXgwAHqdPbsSgaJQQTwhmhPAnp

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The candle on the desk was about to burn out.tKEoObvuhGjaCDUTBSLGJjTuqTizjc

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The thick wax oil dripped down the candle, piling up in the candlestick, gleaming like ointment.mgxoiNBWUrtPvTTlNjUDqCSfksCoIm

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The magnolia by the bed reflected the warm light, trembling slightly.TJSmLlarGLqyCNTLeofnsxiDvSkCfW

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The candle suddenly crackled.ItpDFBeHLLJJrLyMYyiEQpeHItVqEr

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A drop of hot sweat fell on Ning Rushen’s forehead, spreading into a wet mark. He frowned, biting his finger and trembling.pZLzqBeiXFpVVYcdxrftQARuqoTGjs

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A rough, hot hand smoothed his brow.mPuJZfmDgwcRRDnDbmnIliCtXnAJjn

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Li Wuting’s arm muscles bulged, as if he was holding back something. Even his palm and wrist were covered in a thin layer of red.SBGkDkoUbGSUgtiafvcDrSqKgIoGLE

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The magnolia gently bloomed, its fragrance fresh and pleasant.nakpVRIYuQkGpoSdAgwTbjfvNkmUgC

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Ning Rushen tilted his head slightly, his long eyelashes wet with tears. A few strands of black hair were damp with sweat, sticking to his temples. The rest cascaded like a waterfall, tangled on the bright yellow pillow and bed edge, “Your Majesty…”CcKKwRpSuWNEKssyrEQTRwonSiXbCB

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Li Wuting’s face was flushed, his eyes deep as twilight.kMPxbHKqgWvBqehHiVRVjxHUZKhNQn

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He took a deep breath, leaning down to kiss Ning Rushen’s eyelashes and brow soothingly. But as he moved, he sank deeper. Ning Rushen immediately cried harder, pressing against his shoulder, unable to speak, “You, you…”KOKLSEzDqHjqazYzEaklkzvnffzsVY

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The intermittent words stirred up emotions in Li Wuting’s heart.uGECUSOpIAunawPlvsKoBMVgvdvqZK

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The bright, rosy face was like water rippling. Even the red mole on his earlobe became more vivid, as if hooking onto Li Wuting’s heart.kEtNyHovbizfarZpnGXqXnEFtIrxke

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Li Wuting couldn’t help but be moved, leaning down to kiss him.AgMBHXejMwznkdSlpevAAUOlDYtMwL

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The hot lips and tongue blocked the cries, skillfully pulling Ning Rushen into this intoxicating sea.qrnVwvfNeHFtYKWgODGniokYLynxXa

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He kissed him while saying in a deep voice, “It’s my fault…”ICGOnRqPdExByAbNbZIorFoPikdjMu

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Ning Rushen couldn’t speak from the kisses, only able to cry in the increasingly rich fragrance of the magnolia: Even though he’s saying such gentlemanly words, he hasn’t stopped.XGUxYlvKEaXqaPkFMGnKhvxFjMxrHE

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His red ears were soon kissed all over.EUARIRthCkITIjZJdDMcLzbavhRXsB

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After who knows how long…NqujnxzAOnHcARRlHVpMByXmfaISAX

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Thud, the third white jade bottle rolled onto the carpet.yiiLsKOonINcPFnfLArBvZptzPErsu

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The candlelight suddenly flickered, casting a shadow.hRgeNUMxzsrgGKHsXyVZTaBHaGUejc

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In a voice so deep it seemed to drown someone, the lips and tongue finally kissed the deepest part. The emperor’s fingers trembled violently, and the person in his arms shed a tear, “Rushen—”BFgnjdtggOrSmNYZqVqiClQTZLtZpt

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The pure white magnolia finally fully bloomed.HbbYsrYyOQsjLpqWuBfoqzrmDGkrVc

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The next day, a ray of sunlight entered the bedchamber.etldcCKcggwrKfRpSRhNYcIcuxPErB

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The room, which had only quieted down close to dawn, was filled with the bright yellow curtains and bedding.trvYzPmrxeuAKQBjfOSBRptRNvdVlg

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The bed was still a mess.xewupHQOHjBwCCbzrXCtxSRTCfEYgU

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Li Wuting walked down, wearing an outer robe, his neck and chest flushed. He walked to the desk and drank some cold tea to calm the rising heat.fDleiAmUvvexZfQrBYHXFpDqAHOMfl

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“De Quan.”WwPHZEmQFXynnntidgSHXxjOKfyDuU

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The door opened softly, and De Quan entered, bowing.NemVWXzDpYUmPasMImXdSJEoHepUKL

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In the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the chaotic and charming scene, the lingering fragrance of magnolia filling the room. He pressed down the corner of his mouth that was about to split into a grin and didn’t look around, “Your Majesty.”tyentTwlMIWlXsHTeyUMQWsCwipIpD

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“Guard the door. I’m going to court.”dKwZAUXEgFFwgWjRiraIhFhjywNahG

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“Yes, what about Master Ning…”bJHQARvlppLZxAzDsDRMuaeMAjSlaG

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“Don’t wake him. Have the imperial kitchen prepare some… thick porridge. If he wakes, tell him I’ll return after court.”jceaFxQnoGHZvqcLoCzDDoLrWDtpXC

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Li Wuting quickly put on his dragon robe.iyjiKjFyVDgHyUOIyJjqxJKdqLtLSg

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The emperor’s cold face still had traces of redness, and there was a hint of satisfaction between his brows. After a pause, he walked back to the bed and gently touched Ning Rushen’s flushed sleeping face.WndbxJgEeBLarJzEVEtxMqVOUucphC

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He couldn’t help but kiss him once, then again.cCEnbxpMtOZGmzBrkJjMBySUXoVBdm

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Thinking that the court session had already started half an hour ago, he finally suppressed the surging emotions and left the bedchamber.aMibxFKPUGalAdjoDqfirPjxTRdUtL

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Drowsy, the light and shadows swayed.khzhbgagSwqxpjoLTaTTelUjnScoTX

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Ning Rushen felt like he had slept for a long time. When he opened his eyes, his body was sore and weak, and he let out a soft moan.NVIXWqVgSIUtrhwSkBNYNtEsruttPK

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The bright yellow canopy came into view.HABvoZhXgcYNaCWkwNVjrfbWpQoNAn

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His head was heavy, and every part of his body ached.fbJGdGKwIyBHwvaweqNWWPTqRVKAWE

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As he tried to sit up, light footsteps came from outside the curtain, followed by De Quan’s voice:SnyCYTxiMApigwhZOeCcTmKMricDOx

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“Master Ning, are you awake? Are you feeling unwell? Are you hungry?”FsmtEhAmrNuipEUlyFSHzDwkFVIWGZ

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Ning Rushen’s face instantly burned.fbvKskElSrEvWSOWTuwHKCjqdHXMKQ

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His black hair was still spread across the pillow, his crimson robe hanging on the bed edge, the belt vaguely visible on the floor.SOfwXDaKHUtpzICwbhRdftwOsJAzNW

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His body felt clean, probably taken care of by Li Wuting.tHvWmEfUcYNsnvLuZfLVwmFSfwpPaD

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He suppressed his embarrassment and cleared his throat:laiHuEQwXUSBrQGLTzUqKYAmfkmMkJ

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“I… want to change clothes and drink some water.”bmznxCMMMFDYqQbQTdmYvBioSIWGrP

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“Alright.”byelinHhCPcLBZsZfziLLRLSMueGvO

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De Quan responded, then cheerfully added, “Oh, right. His Majesty said he’ll return after court. Master Ning, don’t worry~ Have some hot porridge first.”SJehdySbPGwhpmYFOtRhkLorqCqxPb

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After saying this, he hurriedly left.cXwmvBNOLMRUTjlrtNDivcyEyIPFuN

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Ning Rushen’s heart was in turmoil: This De Quan…! Who’s in a hurry!?GKYfcMjhZpeFaIcDzlKZCkTnvtpsvW

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The hot porridge had been prepared earlier.bbSGJZYmtyOTjlxPfFGrLnLHiuWYBj

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Soon, De Quan brought in new clothes and porridge, “Master Ning~”VtSwwFcDNhlwpelyAgSeNaOCXhvwfk

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Ning Rushen could only barely sit up, his legs and arms trembling.IygmGMzKuQXniwjCJNQQMZrfPUATtH

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He didn’t want De Quan to stay and sent him away.DALoccOnzIBaILSxGdjBUTKnTTCiHY

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He draped an outer robe over his shoulders, his black hair falling loosely behind him.wmBTdCqbXmywKLMQmZzBanJFVpkRNo

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Ning Rushen sat on the bed edge, sipping the porridge slowly, feeling like even his lips were swollen.SMcnSfexJpSzGhJbwJCQuzlGCKAmqz

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Fragments of last night uncontrollably flooded his mind.CkqzlzaWSkkOBYBarnznjdRbvZsHIj

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His face burned, and his heart raced. After eating a few bites, he put down the spoon.qNTBOtPMyPXIpkzVXINWhiZsWMbVBo

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He and Li Wuting, really…BBJmzPEPITMQZqHcjWplSVAlDQmZzc

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Ning Rushen’s heart pounded, his eyelashes fluttering as he pursed his lips, slowly recalling: From Li Wuting’s sharp, sweaty brows to his own inner tremors and surging heat.vszcfmyNjHRaTJXdUXmLphAfSrOAHh

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The more he thought, the more chaotic he felt, and a bit of shame and annoyance arose:hPwFlwbInRgxkdkmblaxZUCYrBIjzV

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Li Wuting too, who would say “I’m sorry” while…?YOgJSRTzpFXeJIHrrEeUxaACBVlMTd

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Later, in his daze, it seemed like he was made to call him “husband”. What was it? “You’ve already called me ‘brother-in-law’, doesn’t that mean ‘husband’?”VXBZnfLiuGlrkHwPkwRITQUpnniJqZ

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Ning Rushen’s face flushed, but then he thought:cJlfmYwZZQTtGDPlMffwSRzRFyRHtK

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He had never seen Li Wuting like that before.QylzwVZSpdOtLNXhzOEWeHrGSkFziU

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It was as if all his restraint and dignity had fallen into the sea of desire, the self-control he prided himself on completely lost, intoxicated and out of control for him.BpxQOBLrGaQfDzxEfzaFjINcnQrXyr

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His heart was stirred and satisfied, and he didn’t mind how “proper yet excessive” Li Wuting had been last night. He suppressed his emotions and savored the memory, drinking the still-warm porridge in front of him.EOFFMQswEgwOrdZyWPZzUFPZkBjYSZ

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After finishing the porridge, Ning Rushen felt a bit more energetic.XPPsIcCfRKNukpzmbNCYBoGBLmtrOr

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He wanted to get up, but his legs gave out, and he almost collapsed into a cat pancake. He had to crawl back into the dragon bed to sleep.iqULznugIWkQzvFKxxeLTrECYWenwj

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When he woke up again, a tall figure was sitting by the bed.lbxJGmQMmVELibsLiiQDSSZsONkKUD

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Li Wuting sat on the bed edge, having watched him for who knows how long.GiwrzrqRopmgMASqjzezNCwprSDxVY

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Ning Rushen blinked his eyelashes: Huh?bNbLMpSNNNYDGkLOrpCvsBJiktSTVD

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Seeing him awake, Li Wuting gently touched his face, “Awake, are you rested?”ImSpOLcFKfOivlqgtlSUhUIrbsujDg

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Ning Rushen felt a tingle from his touch, “…I’m fine.”pJnEfdhQTHtgEfTkEaWEJoafbRrKnl

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Li Wuting withdrew his hand, “Good.”gZzAcUkzDfNtpxRLcgQMdUgtKJQeZX

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After a pause, as if remembering something, his throat moved, and his handsome face turned red, “Last night, it was my fault.”jCjcsFyXdbQqgrQiNbRemdTLpcXrCT

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Ning Rushen was caught off guard and almost choked!ZrhbWUFNiAtadNEtncxrtOAEqqWAUU

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He looked at Li Wuting, wanting to take the opportunity to criticize, but met Li Wuting’s focused and emotional gaze. The words he was about to say were swallowed back.yBhrQTTwmXOmUGlZGOTfUdqrHUYUcQ

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Ning Rushen pretended to be serious, “Next… next time, don’t do it again.”mTcgXOVsXAVPaiilNNYmkOsSBCkdQu

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Li Wuting nodded in agreement, “Alright.”pYhHUANgOrdAwGagqImtlkcaluvMlu

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Since he couldn’t get out of bed, he simply stayed in the dragon bed. Because Li Wuting wanted to accompany him, the memorials were brought to the bed—EvnvyOlmgtJEKcDyKIqZVmagHIdOUc

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The chaotic and intimate bed was piled with serious memorials.ReKSATRqXgkXvswuXMTUuJjXifTnYN

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The scene was hard to tell if it was diligent or absurd.TmvhSombNySiRzxlGnLvWiyzGdmTCF

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But only the two of them were in the room, and no one questioned it.YtAsaWQtwOGJOfyvwXVObHKrcPmrMp

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Ning Rushen leaned against the bed head, watching the emperor’s calm profile, his thin lips slightly pursed as he reviewed the memorials.bhuQhRfahCKQPnNPXzRZluAPOKGNJJ

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“Is there something urgent?”gODbTGvEpWwTbSjXyzapPWerGoXVAc

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“Not really…”sJhAnFvgcBblzuJOizvryPCfJBjTsh

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Li Wuting pinched the bridge of his nose, “It’s just that it’s nearing the end of the year, and there are many trivial matters. Also, there’s the New Year’s celebration—”RjOrGKqieNfSpuVFKYLfLwJByjVBgf

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He paused and suddenly turned to Ning Rushen, “You…”fhOggJBIlKgmyZkJCBnomlbjTjXHmQ

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Ning Rushen leaned closer, “What about me?”rlFbnhoyZiTmvfkONekcADseSdvjMc

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Did he want him to perform or something?mILMbuBtBxhqeVwSbjpYcsmIJtUPSM

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Li Wuting, with his ears red, asked, “Will your body be recovered by then?”hidNgRBtnmxVWxfaYGhuTiWoSxOyAA

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Ning Rushen’s waist involuntarily trembled:tVCCHoEdEzacmsCufPTUEnOWYJUnfw

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What does that mean? Does Li Wuting think I won’t be able to get out of bed for five days???oiPgSbyOQwwWOHmKkzGraCUEfDVTZy

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He stubbornly nodded, “I could even dance a lion dance without any problem.”RHuVzOYZIhXzQGJbDlqSebTvKBQVWs

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“…” Li Wuting said softly, “That won’t be necessary.”vEyGBwVVJGVzniSQRDzTPuOpAZyaPU

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Ning Rushen wrapped himself in the blanket and moved closer to Li Wuting, “Then what is it? Is there something I need to do?”WHTDHkWfATVAPazrNJAUbbedmftVeW

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“Five days from now, at the New Year’s celebration, I want you to accompany me.”lOZaluxsqSsLcqCxsTKnKnkzWYCVPQ

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Li Wuting tucked the blanket edge, revealing Ning Rushen’s flushed face, “I’ve asked Master Jing Xi to come—”niqgHSJkhmNmYoHagdKVzNcXmfofMD

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“At that time, I will announce to the world that I will never take a concubine.”HozDluBqEGZxIzKiIWdzCGbHWkchdj

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