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The celebration was held just before midnight at the end of the year.fPZtzkzkhJCxrUZrHqIAFvQdYugDKH

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The emperor and the officials ascended the city tower, welcoming the new year together with the people.LREBPBOrmZwjiDEDOooOTdLCLeFHsg

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That night, the capital was brightly lit.XLnmwmQgKiExvJpUXTWJTOlCZDfKzo

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Ning Rushen, along with the other officials, waited on the city tower before the celebration officially began.ANBarQuwKnuSdCXSZDREySrldhyYpL

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Geng Yan squeezed next to him, “Are you well now?”GQlLkLRgqAaQGOQzYpQSBOIhQdUUBm

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Ning Rushen vaguely replied in the queue, “Almost.”nBjSevTzKmjbqYpThFdCHFaVnfJoCh

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He had taken three days of “sick leave” and hadn’t attended court.ZcFTwmHaHnwPUrrAsxSQMeteHihiuD

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Although he had recovered by the fifth day as he had firmly claimed, he couldn’t perform the lion dance anymore.gikXIEnjRkieCrsYDtTNWlKhWNtoOL

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Especially when he recalled Li Wuting’s gaze when he said, “I can still do the lion dance”—mRymVpEPDHZFrgYqEVwDySdiwvNknL

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He belatedly swallowed: Be cautious with words and actions.uODMEEWHmXmDckjUenuszBymzoJYEp

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Unaware of his thoughts, Geng Yan observed, “Well, your complexion does look quite good, as if you’ve been greatly nourished…”ctQMcbKxtJsYPoBWJnJVvpKhjUFlLv

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Ning Rushen hurriedly stepped on his foot: This little dog…!KXLRyvSKZVAsmapAgKzuwewSqbXJGg

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Geng Yan, “Ouch! What are you doing—”hbzOwJPOkmOKDNHDxfcfWufkXJegYl

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Just as they were speaking, suddenly the sound of a bell music rang out.IYlfhHXSGrsnGhXGGEPrZusBjUHbZD

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The bustling crowd immediately quieted down. Under the gaze of thousands, the emperor ascended the tower, and the officials bowed in unison:cMvowMTDCnfrgqIFvqMTQVbTwDDCcA

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“Long live Your Majesty, long live, long live!”VcMQNKqpAuVninzFQqQkhRlzADEMIs

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Below the city tower, the common people gathered to catch a glimpse of the emperor.JPyvtjACQJIznDNfRKdhDsPgaAzWuZ

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Li Wuting, dressed in the bright yellow imperial robe, with a sacred and majestic countenance, ascended the city tower surrounded by palace guards and attendants.ULxzFsyADBFDgeNiksdZFyzznJvIVQ

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Ning Rushen also ascended the tower with the important ministers of the cabinet.mVsfiudBmSWpjlinBAoleedXynZRbJ

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Once on the city tower, the crowd and the sea of lanterns below became even clearer. The ministers took their positions, and under the direction of the Minister of Rites, Guan Fan, the celebration finally began.kOzExCjjkJOLCxsivuncRgZNlOAWQJ

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This year’s celebration was as usual.vRDKWJqhYpUmrfPzoqpepIuCcPhUVG

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After several rounds of ceremonial music and speeches, suddenly Guan Fan spoke:xYYPxiMSdUbwQDqzTZxMKSTEYVSisj

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“Please invite Master Jing Xi to divine the new year and predict the nation’s fortune!”wqVVwWmMECoSFYCrMtFkMsFSFwhSJs

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As soon as he finished speaking, there was a stir around:CNfNskrmxtDxKWoiTUFuIzqCrMfiHm

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“Is it Master Jing Xi from Shaojue Temple?”qYPbDSmgLfxuGEEyDobsGiyiQeVgKz

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“The master has never publicly divined on such an occasion before.”UtWdBaDrUxoqvoBRIbWtihEvTbBCIg

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“Why this year…”uAtFCKchLrVoHudbFNuucpgLdYJbry

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Amidst the discussions, the figure in kasaya robes ascended the city tower.bHTAiTgJIfYdNKzRTgFWPuBYGAWQvP

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Ning Rushen, standing on this side, couldn’t help but feel nervous.PXVZafoIZsaKdmzuVGSjzNEUNemutm

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Thinking of the content of the upcoming divination, his heart raced, and his gaze fell forward—BvNutXiZAHEoncDYQWkNNCRTmkQdwE

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Li Wuting seemed to sense it, turning his head to meet his gaze, his calm eyes seemingly saying: Be at ease.FlFCpkmhayeGkyBqekopvOHWpzrYmG

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He then calmed down again, blinking: Yes.UMlvBLOEKjgDaOZxbVHIZNzOupgcmh

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Ahead, Master Jing Xi bowed, “This humble monk pays respects to Your Majesty.”rkqDgkjQcHojFWGWPNDrUkMhZnZpsZ

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Li Wuting nodded.XBSEPELmaQxlGnvqLzSbCPtBoNNgTD

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Master Jing Xi smiled slightly, his golden kasaya fluttering in the wind atop the city tower, exuding a convincing sacred solemnity.dunowQRotuvTIIEurYswUxfMrUFpOK

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Silence fell around. After a moment of finger calculation, Master Jing Xi clasped his hands:DZtONjFTUbQFGikjnTkLzySjQVdMBN

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“Your Majesty is wise—”jJuiSRCgjHqzdBhrwuKdZrwEMUBBxQ

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“Your Majesty is the True Dragon of the Nine Heavens, blessed with divine fortune. If you remain without a wife or heir, you can ensure the prosperity of the Great Cheng for a hundred years.”MFyDcGiIdrPMXAzbXnSdCKVkcmfmuL

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As his gentle voice fell, it exploded like a thunderclap in the crowd! The surroundings were instantly in an uproar:SfoPnGPKWCOxTnPoADRvwDQltLKbWM

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What does this mean!?gZqpfmKlTFDnrEaOxCdZnXAxdtEalE

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Is it asking the emperor to remain unmarried in exchange for the fortune of the Great Cheng?mlOQMElbKqvlmkaLhiJUoFfNviuAOS

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Before the officials and common people could react, they heard the emperor above speak calmly and firmly, “If it can protect the long-lasting fortune of the Great Cheng, I am willing to never take a consort or establish an empress.”xKYLdgMVRFkXNsiiWJnIUDBIwCPhHI

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“Your Majesty!!!”JdvxQgJzQdcESqGlwQdAVyovQaKWRp

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After a moment of exclamation, the officials could say no more: That is the fortune of the Great Cheng for a hundred years.QoRObrjYfunJyChpaQLNRseYwzTrZv

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Who dares to dissuade? But Your Majesty is… sigh!fOuhKuQELdrbIwphZDsYWkOJoMefch

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Not just the court officials, the common people were also stunned by this thunderclap. They looked up at the sacred and majestic figure on the city tower, awe mixed with sighs and discussions.sObAHfvbtEwRqtDnNZbVGzpvaWREUA

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Amidst the wave of voices, Master Jing Xi clasped his hands: “Good.”RifNOBZMnBapnrxwvmveVuibKnsgkb

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Li Wuting’s expression remained unchanged, giving a slight nod, then looked towards the queue of important ministers—BiDSCYcjsYcEUDgDGshpBZjEtYEXUd

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His gaze passed through the night crowd, meeting Ning Rushen who had been looking at him all along.kexxwDwyAMgewoSDzrsjJdlZPvvLNS

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Their gazes collided, their hearts simultaneously stirred.BrDiBcofGuVsDmvQUfWMiaxfgguXFw

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Ning Rushen’s breathing quickened, his eyes warming, exchanging a look of surging love amidst the bustling crowd.kAGeOzXUhUEvXQTgApkngvvivOmuzB

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Li Wuting’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, as if smiling at him.GHXibJAxbNQBlzlyeVbXPeMxVpdZWv

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His emotions were deeply stirred: Your Majesty…njVwcGcgOhxnJAjnthxKIfYehbrRaO

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Just as the surrounding sound waves refused to calm down, Ji, the elder at the head of the queue, suddenly raised his hand, leading a bow:dMkArltkaFwkNvEMHuvBJkbJmTnbMQ

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“Your Majesty is wise!”dNeCyHJuqODWCZgOCTVZSVUONJQziw

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Ning Rushen suppressed his emotions, taking a deep breath.bwNHpGyKYUZGHkmxYVXzMARCoUDodf

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Then, led by the cabinet, the elders and important ministers high on the city tower bowed in unison, “Your Majesty is wise!”jSdiQKsOwJkdHuRcUeFJCUFAlOkcvU

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The rest finally quieted down, bowing in a rustle.OULjdtHlFXZloVvRNuBVyNgjozhBlY

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Thousands of sighs, joy and worry intertwined, ultimately recognized the emperor’s determination under the push of the atmosphere:XYrbGRyfifgaAInnuSpvDDXeGLKiwg

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“May Heaven bless the Great Cheng, a hundred years of prosperity!”wJxTDgKqskhXJEQsuOzobwfZTwYLOg

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Amidst the orderly bows, only one figure seemed slightly stiff.wSZHMeKbYxkyQKdjQVYLmjEcFJqOyM

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Ning Rushen secretly looked up from his bow.WLSYeABpUBERcdblGsTMlgDjFVTwis

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In the crowd, some court officials were already subtly glancing at the still young Li Jingyu. The latter seemed to sense it, his innocent face slowly showing a trace of panic…voIZzxyiOXaukTUJGAchSoyNuLoneI

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Ning Rushen, “…”WFwVdNUpLOZwGJBjIfXMQvaNZwzJYZ

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This little short leg, finally catching on.nPSvGBtQlZYypayxEycycGiozajcJy

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After the divination, Master Jing Xi retreated to the side.ncuGwKUnETzuBpLQUJaIhBlJLwEUTR

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The thunderous interlude ended, and the annual new year celebration continued.JmjybfijlOjjLguZLiSWLGOWHKCXGe

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This celebration was grand.GPzvdvrIJDPTcabXoqKNxfRTARATwO

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Under the supervision of the City Superintendent, the ten great families jointly organized it, an unprecedented spectacle.xtxykUfIalhqZZhSBcAZvNRttMSSeB

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It truly seemed to mark the beginning of the prosperous era of the Great Cheng.RFSqDgtTwbsXllnabrOoVzJMcIasIY

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On the city tower, Li Wuting pressed one hand on the city wall, his figure towering and stern, like an unshakable mountain.EtzAmgAygToCMHFoqYoIpyantvdoNU

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As the crowd’s attention was drawn away by the performances below.IQSfogljFNsOfOBYJofuxXopSZeFuK

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De Quan finally couldn’t hold back, “Your Majesty!”oRnLehXaHtxkomUvTuxrtjDmXmZuiD

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The emperor beside him lightly glanced over, and under the pressure of proximity, he whispered urgently, “Your Majesty, why go to such lengths as to leave no heir…”LvDccBqmwNcLespuDqkWRKdveohZhZ

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Li Wuting’s voice was calm, leaving no room for doubt, “I only want him.”gMOLdgEwzWChEQqDTMukxNkIuKTEDq

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De Quan didn’t know whether to be happy or regretful.xBmNvubERjVvxlNLEkQfKaaSATRUCF

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He had hoped for His Majesty to achieve his wish, but he hadn’t imagined His Majesty would even forgo descendants. After a moment of sighing, he thought of Lord Ning, of the affection he had witnessed between the two along the way, and it seemed acceptable.pvjJSKHwQjRHrTNaaZhyUZNAeYmULB

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De Quan took a step back, “But Your Majesty only wanting Lord Ning doesn’t require the empress’s position to remain vacant…”eEdKHWuwnNMgRyhqxFigQqgpOAFykC

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Li Wuting understood his meaning, “I will not establish an empress.”SinscqjhSYLONRZSLiajVxroUvtDWw

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De Quan, after all, was just a young eunuch, not thinking far ahead.BphypjlENBwHynSQcVxDUNChrzjRqt

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He hesitated in confusion: Why not?SyYhZngZKinJVtlAhrPeWbeWsANcQs

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Li Wuting looked down at the bustling capital, his gaze falling on the horizon where the lanterns met the night, “He opened the markets, established the cabinet, went to the northern border, entered enemy camps…”IIBgmXLcuKhHqOkLMBWlvuLIFiUpkO

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“There will be more aspirations to realize in the future.”ucwRafSFNQQEHMughGPgiUfqYJUfBy

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“His literary and martial achievements should not be obscured by the title of ’empress.’ He should stand in the court, his name immortalized in history—”yssCjcVDpsQEpGbhDpPtbDcyfRAvxS

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“I want no one to dare to write of him as a sycophant a hundred years from now.”ZmtNWhsKkZvNBqCQUZebppcqKsBmAY

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De Quan, looking at the emperor’s resolute profile, was stunned for a long while, unable to hold back his tears, “Your Majesty…”gTnPvaXcphFyqQhyqsdDRxzrdhflGh

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The ceremony’s proceedings had ended.jYFqVXPFiCOPCsIYNweehIVKTrIIZH

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The ministers who had ascended the tower descended, some wandering the markets.kzkJKPuVvRTXWpPCHcsTgAnlLmgoIE

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Amidst the warm and bustling atmosphere, Ning Rushen squeezed past his colleagues to find Li Wuting.jYsQykkQTOtbzDmqkcxYCnufHjHZmW

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Li Wuting turned and saw him coming, his solemn expression changing, unable to resist a slight smile.oFhdyHAVwRbCIIOzRMZgqMdBMqRaXL

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The guards did not stop him, and in a few steps, he was by the emperor’s side.YphWPdatGbxayMFGkWfWfMFbRCtgsX

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Remembering the scene on the city tower before the eyes of thousands, and Li Wuting’s gaze that had passed over the crowd to meet his, Ning Rushen’s emotions surged again, “Your Majesty…”BoZKiBBteerWNfEVZaDMnjJYAGqzdc

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Li Wuting said nothing, only turned towards the lively scene below:QmxIkbWoRRJFIyzXMKLaJxGFnHzMNt

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“Come and see our Great Cheng.”KQytJwHdTpEKzIjbRGFYJlMiJPuirk

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Ning Rushen stood by his side and looked down, the officials celebrating, the people joyous—this was their Great Cheng. He was deeply moved when he heard from beside him:XqkfNxuHBydeGCVTIIVbgLprajORvq

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“And your lion dance.”HrHWnxvcIwvzTMqkMPThxPnIPEUeGb

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“…” His gaze fell.nfhbCMAWXYYGfNJBqYSwZuhZlLNFOW

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In the crowded sea of people, a tall and imposing man was holding up a massive lion’s head, leaping amidst the crowd.sRjfsxJyEhtPFcctwXKjUJuOmPrYeA

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Ning Rushen swallowed.LRBYHliooEJyZfyJVjKXKrHVMOVmkd

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Li Wuting continued, “Compared to Lord Ning, it’s still a bit lacking.”ePdpNKIiNQHZRwyOOsBEYGLEEUhOXg

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“…” Is there no end to this!NnvYjRNtIydEKiqlvTSXNXBRLtgWPd

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He had only said, “I can still do the lion dance”!oXwukOrmnHArdMFrhEGbJIymigonSU

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Ning Rushen, flustered and annoyed, reached to pinch Li Wuting’s hand. As soon as his hand reached out, it was suddenly grasped.TOdqsHgIbVdJbQdMOFcFxhTdVcIOIN

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The hand beneath the sleeve tightly held his.AvgqcEjuswmIRtuWbCIDbOxDRRnKyP

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Ning Rushen looked up to see Li Wuting’s lips curving into a smile. His heart stirred, and he couldn’t help but open his mouth, “Chao…”jTTKqcxoUDQxElsBoDJSXgOjolJZWv

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Almost as soon as the word began.HyiuHhWkpoLamNeNoJZyjpwANTxlsI

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Suddenly, a bell rang out on the city tower, and fireworks burst forth in unison!rlgUuhcedgmfOnnbRBaOvnCuvyTfzb

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The moment instantly crossed midnight, welcoming the new year, the dazzling fireworks like golden rain in the night sky. Amidst the crowd’s exclamations and praises, he and Li Wuting’s fingers interlocked tightly.BxLCzYnIidRrXuThlKTMNdqFkJREsi

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Ning Rushen’s heart pounded rapidly.hsbYgZkpJUOwOwNPdZUNKLUouqFwDH

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Countless lights illuminated his clear eyes.yYrxyBvwUrmIQlaHCrAuaWucowIaHU

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He held his breath and looked, the fireworks spelling out several splendid characters in front of him:dpmFzdDvJNBmExeUNgIupvxszrSlvg

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『Peace and prosperity, a bright moon and a gentle breeze』VshGKWlHCWIfBJorUOZPJUfpHJhqZf

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His heartstrings were suddenly touched, a low call mixed with the bustling crowd and the sudden burst of fireworks, falling between the two, “…Chaojun.”vfusfGWFkdvvAdTFApkCfAxfIRVqoI

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After the grand ceremony, the news of the emperor not taking a consort was known to all.KHUENfJfxxPfNQJZmDMYQbPTTGEPHO

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Amidst the shock and sighs, there was not much dissent.dCpBJYFJjWwYmsTAYCvHATlyanTXgj

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As Li Wuting had said before, what the people cared about was only their daily necessities, wealth, and happiness.TpwgLkjviAXXkCNEfMVKUJMMbptwof

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Occasionally, there were a few questions, but they were all rebutted by those around: “His Majesty has no heir, but that is for the fortune of the Great Cheng!”xOAoMnXAWdMUgOQaQPAhZjNVjVOaWe

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“What’s more important than our good life?”kdLISFEwaCHewAyTIkwuETxgslBure

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The sudden ripple was quickly calmed.EGsvDKStoKJtLjgCgasGxiqNzTUUTO

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The whole country was in a peaceful state, except for one person—ELnALeTxSrkhEaOfzgavUprnREGSFU

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In the palace, in the study room on the east side.UdqyDvNbCkglmpdBEltdXePfWeMMKP

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Li Wuting and Ning Rushen sat in front of the desk, behind which the little short leg was about to cry, “Big brother…”DuQtNHbXvBZFSfwZHHZAwLslGFInjf

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“Jingyu, be steady,” Li Wuting said, “From now on, besides your studies, you must also attend court in the cabinet.”ZTbXZRAcPOKtadjycVOlCJtYRqKYtW

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“Don’t neglect your martial arts either, I will have the newly appointed martial champion teach you.”WTKTyXZaFBKWywDdDwvkQSJEpivjfh

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At this, Li Jingyu really started to cry: Wuwu!HDVYCyTIVNvscYPsUgAbADxyRKZTdl

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His drooping face looked like a soaked bun, “Big brother, I’m still too young, isn’t there second brother?”bhQsJsqLwLkniQPZOcBGyzkCwjzvSH

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“Do you want the Great Cheng to be destroyed?”ZUOCCLPKCUjaYyCLBXOKcqrbVkdzdr

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“…” The crying stopped abruptly.KuBfKTomuOzJDfUFxumIrowjeiTXvH

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Ning Rushen sighed: Straightforward, reasonable.misZxDQmQpEULJYfbbenHZFBRtCQOC

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Li Wuting had just assigned the homework when a court official came to report, and he got up to leave temporarily.IUZjROIUdrmSJudwoCCHkVTxXlKfRn

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After the person left, Ning Rushen felt a bit unbearable.uyCzSJHFsCVUIstzTvwmeSsXHMVxBG

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Looking at the crumpled Li Jingyu, he wanted to comfort and explain, when the little short leg in front of him suddenly changed his expression, seriously blinking:FGqOvJUhOFeHnxHsxiGRqlpaUxbTlI

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“It’s okay, I understand.”xPNKhVBxcNwFHQaKUinUUcbIDcmPbb

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Ning Rushen: ?IaPDWoxiiAcFfpHaZuZcKQFrwMgWsd

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Li Jingyu said seriously, “Big brother wants to be with Lord Ning, right? Big brother has protected me a lot before, I have always had no way to repay.”QCuOpVrKwVVBEievHVwOtFXuqhtCXa

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“If big brother needs, I am willing to bear the world.”fkWcxlDWzwlrbZIrbNtBAyvVVmsaWH

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Ning Rushen was stunned and speechless, “Then just now…”mGydbthxtOJcpmBkNYBBMhVbAZFuMi

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“I have to sell misery moderately, big brother will soften,” Li Jingyu came over and whispered, “Isn’t that what Lord Ning taught?”QQgqmtFwbXRaxtmtlwhEiuQUyWYdNH

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Ning Rushen slowly opened his mouth: It really was him…BDjvAXdtdxLrfFYEolyJmmuRsgRPkX

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Li Jingyu added, “I only told Lord Ning, don’t tell big brother.”DyVdmDKiNSOmKyymySHWobGcobzJVo

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Ning Rushen looked at this innocent and naive face, reasonably suspecting he was trying to confuse him, but couldn’t help but nod, “…Alright.”CclvofKRakzEBwaCvWFyouKdXtAvcq

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The little short leg then affectionately leaned over: “Hehe.”CyjbpIMRiKUmQytCfPwLsvCvitRhND

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After a while, Li Wuting returned.CDxAqhIFktBCDQcpNkZFaxJdmopFDG

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After finishing assigning homework with someone, he left with Ning Rushen.XTMSxSdpcJByvJNQNRIABwJPKfJzhg

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It was still early, and still during the holiday, so they returned to the palace first.fStezGlwsvQerSeUatalwhDMdhlUvf

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Arriving at the palace, dismissing everyone.vbmlwTamNMjetEGyRAemYZWJPOvnDI

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Ning Rushen was washing his hands in the basin when he heard Li Wuting ask, “Did Jingyu act cute with you?”IsVQxqaCTEwAcyKhkMrkInLoNUHElj

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He glanced sideways, “How does Your Majesty know?”HxDQPZSSYwtuoULNNBtDtKAwxlZGAm

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Li Wuting smiled, “I know him too well.”AABkOxygdzLeUawVOXYDHvxoHaKfoA

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Ning Rushen realized: The old dragon is still sharp.KJsTTwUshMLupsKVWYoqnNRZrGDIVL

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Indeed, not to mention Li Wuting’s keen insight. With the experiences of two lifetimes, naturally, he understood clearly.zDhUBvXavsIvPVhGKqQHRBZHcoIFVy

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That Jingyu…vZEdbinekIBErkMUzkJWqISPZrfhsJ

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He thought while drying his hands.CsFeeaUuTMDgIXFmJovJcFTnJfnFFg

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Just as he finished drying his hands, he was suddenly pulled over. He sat on Li Wuting’s lap, “Your Majesty!”SJFGKthDGadrUhSnXpJVKAKayzLKlK

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Li Wuting hugged him, looking down, “What are you thinking? Not even a glance for me.”mrReFgPuSEnOTxMAUyiBFIRnyvTyFJ

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…Isn’t it about the pot you threw?urGeZdNxznzPQRzzYvrSMkLJgxluGj

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Ning Rushen climbed onto his shoulder, rounding it off, “Thinking of Your Majesty.”JfEmyfmnnOBnbaWexzbugGJIpffDmd

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The breathing before him became disordered, Li Wuting’s gaze heated.iyUOPeXFjEwPSZrvGAOJrBfPucNmqM

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He leaned in to kiss, tenderly plucking the lips that belonged to him, “The holiday is seven days.”KvgjlqxFGQYCCOBaXJNjpvodzDhywU

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“Huh?” Ning Rushen’s eyelashes trembled, feeling the recovery before him, immediately a bit flustered, “What?”WnrPEqlRUkImMPunFPYyvZdXtbNPFR

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“Last time I pampered you, afraid you couldn’t attend the celebration.”DtOLesaGDuopFwTaSJAOZaOvbxwqkQ

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Li Wuting held his waist, observing, “Five days to dance the lion?”lEhoirKTyhWdIQpGUpTfoEqiTgyMmx

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“…”wWsmMbageJqoQWgCozcosERseQpVFL

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Ning Rushen finally sensed the danger, bouncing up, “No!”hmhTExlArBqDWMmrrTaPJwyOuuuVNe

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A long arm pulled him back, Li Wuting’s large hand on his waist, lowering his head to kiss, “…Try.”csEBNjHbIBstNUZdVWEIUeCgZStivW

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“No, mmm—”DsGLFRTeCqHNwhsfxipYzwQAaRxFYd

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Lord Ning was “sick” again.eCuJnvJGjkCQgqdqnDwHmufGUYjFZr

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Favored by the emperor, the palace sent many condolences to the Ning residence.nrdhHNaSzmFbAySkMWeIobkmGZVDZJ

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Ning Rushen nestled in the recliner in the main courtyard, sending away all the palace people who came to deliver gifts, not seeing anyone.CqebgdHGTrEHmPXxNaHTiICFZtzvGC

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Now, he reflexively shivered at the sight of bright yellow brocade—xueaavGzDFOsxcpPpHiikhSzzfFZah

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He unconsciously touched his flat abdomen.fPxpVxwTjtHEPIlyANoDvHyFCubUrZ

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That day, the light was still bright, and here he saw a situation he had never seen before.DnReQbpzXohtBKSSPfknlSioZNgKGj

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Ning Rushen’s ears turned red with shock at the thought, feeling annoyed:njVnlOcHWhRKgYreDOfmxKpyOnGiTo

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Li Wuting really made him unable to move for five days… five days, and now, he still trembled at the thighs when he moved.SDgktfSqpHSwUtFHFwjQBPhLclKiDG

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It was really too embarrassing!hALSQDQbBTZHERFeYlHsAteEyJKaSu

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He wrapped himself in a blanket, nestled alone in the small courtyard.hnxDbQtOqGBOdHcYzorWrzmsGbnMul

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Perhaps the dismissed palace people reported something, as not long after, there was a commotion outside the courtyard.LJAjPmdpXtgdgZKZGsvJAPdXlLRfjZ

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Then, the figure that made his waist tremble and ears hot came personally.TYgdODWRtUAkRvyFhyYjAzzMspTLgn

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Li Wuting walked over and sat beside him, “Still mad at me? It’s my fault.”rYKggCPwOAeMTOvzOOTZGSPoWukVee

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Ning Rushen thought: You said the same last time.tRSgfoBfnQAeVnXnlZBQcdYPdAUIcF

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Seeing his gaze, Li Wuting paused, softly explaining, “But at that time, I saw that you liked it…”ujxrGemJkjbgrmAbVtCukgHABkwLFA

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Ning Rushen covered his mouth with a claw: What are you saying!vOFjnAuYSdNGlIkberhgysqBqeppll

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The long hair draped behind him slightly puffed up.nZNVIiniAzqDTDxmODKoGGeqiwpYNS

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Li Wuting then pulled down his hand, “Alright, won’t say it.”RNFFKgEhlitrsehzxVEIDsSYHNNvxb

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The emperor, above ten thousand people, coaxed him gently, his broad and warm hand pulling his palm.WxiaVSKyrMDFYoydhhBpHwyRTGnlUs

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Ning Rushen wrapped himself in the imperial blanket, couldn’t help but want to snuggle into the embrace. But thinking of his previous indulgence, he sat upright seriously, formally asking:byzYIWVSxNpkZMDURjQAfOFSKDqNhd

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“Your Majesty, what brings you here?”zJuOzbtWOCqeNuAVUiYykcAAfsEldh

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Li Wuting nodded, “To discuss your position.”MdIgDYqCGFzQRfBSKhXpJifvWntJuD

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Really something? Ning Rushen looked at him.ABKXYfTIaNcOuOzzLMSqkhVEAiCkSA

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Li Wuting said, “After the New Year, you will step down from your position in the City Superintendent, I will transfer Fan Wan to the Ministry of Rites to take over your tasks.”wOngzaADZryzFscoFrctrcWxsbZPmk

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“You will still hold the position of Grand Scholar in the cabinet, no need to handle memorials.”ZCUqzKXQIMuyInmdqZmgbTmrKwpodS

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“Also, you will be concurrently appointed as Junior Tutor, to teach Jingyu’s studies…”UtaaOPCiLCkQriDIPtnqubodVOdNSt

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Ning Rushen’s eyes widened, “Let me teach the young prince?” Isn’t he black enough already?AsUeSbDEdcjhdRLZUGiIbJujHWltGh

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As if hearing his unspoken words, Li Wuting said:lsBSCjHNvffWDTqCqzJwKuHgYPvjKi

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“Do you remember what you told me about a free, equal, and civilized prosperous era?”OkieojldCWGosmiRGTmljMFzyTvwCh

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“The Great Cheng will eventually be handed over to Jingyu. Such a prosperous era needs to be told by you.”rZaltmsePxikmjjDSTEVnrsupeHfjf

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Ning Rushen’s heart stirred, looking at him:VfFYTdbWqgDfazyrSyjHumHpIvcINJ

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—Li Wuting was serious.jzEuWIPqnqlNlZiFeUPReQUfDXmAyc

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He responded, “…Alright.” Still, he couldn’t help but move into the embrace.oBIUPTFsEUHeovprqBnrrZYcwrwVvb

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Li Wuting then naturally embraced him.HidsFoxzynnUqIlVATGbkpYAipZjQW

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His waist was slender, the long arm wrapped around his back and fell in front of him. His gaze shifted, suddenly stopping.iSXIyPxAxDIQdpOudHCXBYYulEXoBM

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Just now, Li Wuting’s hand was hidden under the wide sleeve. Now, a section was exposed, and on the wrist, he saw a string of bodhi beads tied with a cord.nFbJKCJWCstwxwiQCRoysOuhegdESZ

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Seeing his gaze, Li Wuting softly:pVmjQtdSDmDMmSjiceRmkPeKHgTjzI

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“I said, I would keep it well for you.”LoqvsIXXaIKsNwfMMbLISqbxRlXPFI

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Ning Rushen’s fingertips brushed over the bodhi bead firmly tied to the emperor’s wrist, instantly all his anger was gone.GDhsUepIsihkRKYgdAmPYfPWrJwOxN

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He nestled into the embrace, holding a porcelain cup.hUreWVMQznwxwDlgXAWsKjdgirOkjj

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Li Wuting lowered his head: ?jNbZPtxczzJjEaummZctljUzaTPHkt

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Ning Rushen magnanimously, “Compassion for all.”UDmLiamTqfPsRbjXStoYqfspKdivVg

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“…” Li Wuting patted his head, letting him lean, “Shen Shen takes a breath.”QMyTBHuBrQqdUMhbgrehhgAHuAqqjs

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Ning Rushen, “Shen Shen wants many breaths.”wrxBOydGMGvTgPrHEzXUuIOxBiIiny

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“Then many breaths.”FIWmtiSkTLxZEdfxnGRjQSONJljjtR

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“Can I?”qOzkHAGonrigeINKOsKYxGadZbUVox

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“Can.” Li Wuting softly, “After gradually handing over the burden to Jingyu, I will accompany you in rest.”gfgWjnHuUOdTlWSIrRZQSUNyikIklx

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To travel the mountains and rivers? Ning Rushen became interested at once, looking up to ask, “Where are we going?”aEtkgLtvRdpuvHFnGdnNsPeIGjYFki

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Li Wuting’s gaze looked out of the courtyard.dtOvDrnKtbgEXuQGCPultcLkhLQMPO

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After the New Year, the snow by the small pond had melted, plum branches swaying.RtFbFMbOcayZmTjDxQeLrIKWFkftzy

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He lowered his head to kiss Ning Rushen’s forehead, as if embracing the entire delayed spring:DqsgucAliWtialSXEpWziSJdTDIANO

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“The Great Cheng has high mountains and wide waters, where can’t we go?”BNyesdSrzKhRuiHcmbcjWJwLFZfQyt

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