Chapter 91
In the seventh year of Chenghua, at the entrance of the Ning residence.dudivzqKvpgRlyMEXJnmDGSUlnYvZi
VNpREGrXDUzsruWEarly in the morning, the newly appointed Right Supervisor of the Shanglin Park arrived with lavish gifts to pay his respects.aBcufbOKnkUMQnkOFCHwkoqJpXTVsV
GUwAdNSjPOqDFpUThe Ning residence had now become the Prime Minister’s residence, home to the current Right Chancellor.YTqvQAwxPiSxQGyAcmCSgxdKWpugPD
ROIvqSDxsOXcrOiNing Rushen, the Right Chancellor, was a young man who had already served as a Grand Secretary for six years, holding the prestigious title of Junior Preceptor of the second rank. His unparalleled achievements had earned him the position of Chancellor last year.tcyNdOizfRVMPrNrWpQFKCQHgrGNMe
WcFcioGAvUEncVFThe Left Chancellor, Ji Jie, was advanced in years and now only taught at the Imperial College, leaving the real power in the hands of Chancellor Ning.flgkFLGsGJegqTIPYZlzHSQKaunOfI
sNmDRunBocnDnaXTruly, he stood “second only to one, above ten thousand.”OtGAaKANmNdnSedkdbBgMeOzvpyFAH
azAffSNcaewKOOnThe Right Supervisor, having just arrived in the capital, came specifically to “make arrangements.”cFkOhYDGQickZqhTeRJihMLXdwDSzK
nDYmkpKLAMliwhPHe waited at the gate with his entourage for a while. Soon, the gate opened, and the estate’s steward emerged.TsXArrQXTBZsccJYVdIZPQPkqmOaar
DMigUISBxLPEuuVYan Min stood at the entrance, “What brings you here, sir?”CPMVEYkleXvyozkGzAjTUoomKBdKfu
aKGocXAelBCLpXNThe Right Supervisor hurriedly presented his lavish gifts, “I trouble you to inform Chancellor Ning that I have come to pay my respects!”XdYBULDZiQNdJzTzsmgLQGCiGDfETU
mlTVfJXepCOjZquYan Min skillfully declined, “My Chancellor has instructed that he will not accept gifts from anyone. Please return, sir.”mtUtQJwYYraOcrmDHIgvrdmoOSPTes
KhBPZhlxFGehMmAThe Right Supervisor pressed further, “Then may I have an audience with him?”LTdLlRuLvZxCPwSCxLxLLyKbpSvoiY
OvnqzZrCbAebZZZ“Apologies, but the Chancellor is not at the residence at the moment.”oArswQmOhnazGxXdWRREdKkyAcDavm
kDmmMBHUsFgFANa“Not at the residence?”fArxylSVvWuEZGapXicjtdgIiosPnn
UnIyDIjejOdTqnu“No, he has gone to the palace to attend to official matters.”yiOojPPjfYzzaXHSRSYKsQlcqeeIen
xpjyjMxMlaKAhjd“Ah?” The Right Supervisor glanced at the sky: Isn’t it still early morning?qLGfHIWFyHjzJhKqcvvcBtHAOtqvqy
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YBJJXfPzPvkNEEWMeanwhile, in the palace bedchamber.mxHOYRIfHrNZRMOOZiVsqXxIqTYmjv
sSQFfwQNtzUeiOaThe bright yellow bed curtains gently swayed, concealing the scene within, only a slender wrist resting on the edge of the bed.YPfmjiJpxVLpjnITKEKUzxVuZQZFrq
WrervztHVsIKrmYThin rays of sunlight filtered through.ridJpNGAWDkqXSKLpfWKQfLsDVaJXQ
ICskFvHLyykMSIMNing Rushen’s fingers twitched as he slowly pushed himself up, his head dizzy and his waist sore. He leaned against the pillow and softly called out:yDFKczfILxZiwRHQNwnifvwoWSEkFv
yiAKRdqVIcyVBpb“…Li Wuting.”iAxtyQnqpLGTbMUNnHHNdYWuFlzCsC
SDwUssodGZegqXdHe called him by his full name.VjixFUqUBjbFWbQlQrZvBRtDOoXPfx
UimQMrVFlZQhnMhThe Emperor, who was in the midst of dressing, hastily fastened his belt and turned around, striding over to help him up:apnXtBAWUhBiwUfTvtzRMMaXqwadDt
AEyQajkewbpuAVf“Awake? Does your waist hurt?”uiqAsORLJCeMnsLJAGJRTnMTzTTVlV
IRfvDTgMolDlhyRNeed you even ask? Ning Rushen pursed his lips and gave him a look.bJlFAZhXXQGuMCMGBGnIyAYghyJAPH
DyemcMZxHCNjdFlLi Wuting, knowing he was at fault, fetched Ning Rushen’s clothes and skillfully began to massage his lower back.MOEUeRUVnTfQDMdNsSrXlrrADzIuFe
BseIUigAxlqeWONNing Rushen let out a few soft moans under the ministrations.UQaNVnXcckfHiJZHmwmwtpSgNKJoNl
ALzkgpBKDGundwcRemembering how Li Wuting had already… last night and yet still “crossed the line” this morning, he couldn’t help but bite his shoulder.ALaQNjGbunDGScJLGyxReSsCBvuGAV
eQSvmwwUjbiFWZQA muffled grunt followed.AUPwCUuZSwhVNAEeqsFCyRMZNFGelj
YlHJmTbLxKPpEaAThe weak bite was neither painful nor itchy. Li Wuting leaned down to kiss the top of his head, soothing him:CGenDvpLtxtOSKCgjqCDYbSRolLhmC
BtTpseqNWtDTRXA“Who told you to call me ‘husband’ in my arms early in the morning?”uLVSyUkMFleUJlbLgMzuBuOGgCAgHm
cdtHKTdoAiDpgTQNing Rushen continued to nibble, “It was wrong of me to call…”idyMgUHzkJHNxgcwMrufAGfAFqPfKO
ekqgZZzoHDLBYBqLi Wuting quickly replied, “No.”cOucKalMsdsYXZydjjGAlUwHVriCoE
RCipkvezxfUpNESHis Adam’s apple bobbed, and his ears turned slightly red, “It’s my self-control that’s lacking, I couldn’t hold back.”PWYdfufOCRipfPGafOtPEmvLfJoCmr
NlcYOLlbcFymqqjThe seductive words were spoken with such gentlemanly seriousness.CbYCCskNgPbApsEVJRdqpsrOzvcRLs
KGAWiuHSSFJcYykNing Rushen’s face heated up, and he released his bite, sitting up, “Alright, enough of that, let’s get up!”KNehmMMkvlkwjEnLkyhjCGnZVzwbno
yiAHnNIJZqdaRmpLi Wuting extended a long arm to help him put on his clothes.WNGNqLRPfIPIeOvJIsoLhPbyElfdws
RQPrOCqEXJHWOmz·CVmnlrAgyjaynCYWSolzGkZGawJSAU
ISjdXbEZsttPxunAfter they finished washing up, they left the chamber.YkDIXeGuRBqgatoBeFKlbozVzOAQac
ipRortlapIXAwORThere was no court session today, so they headed together to the imperial study.sLoBUYudLBMGBBevsBCpJPFxkPWXZd
TQbNTLLtvrnZqlUBefore they reached the study, they saw a tall and upright figure waiting outside.QfQXAgPuKuNHiIVIbswCXoKjcGGSxv
dKzNTjuIZgCqlliThe once short legs had grown into long legs.hVtrnspwxvSRnCvbQgaEGlrLFIrlaR
DQOVcDFzdeMwYiUStanding there, he was a handsome and dashing young man.ZqrRNKdRuMQVfaHqeVsgFCIXujMNJH
FIKMTRUnOrcAJQXLi Jingyu’s appearance had inherited six or seven parts of Li Wuting’s handsomeness, but his demeanor was brighter and gentler, giving off an air of innocence and approachability.MjSlvGEYFGSdZYvkITsGqfFRTrarTD
VQeIjnEYAvFuroiLi Wuting observed, “The one you’ve taught resembles you more.”ZCfmtRmIjqqsCmvjCCrtOKMEsdYYAi
oZTXAQbokPLCFRENing Rushen sighed, “He’s grown up, and it’s getting harder to fool him.”wznVUAWwXGIkDTFDrTGaFjrNLEjqdH
kMqFQfyZtypEfxsRemembering something, Li Wuting paused and glanced at him. Ning Rushen met his gaze and quickly understood, blinking in response.NiiOVcVYcXxiyvdeKppjbtEtpQCSNM
RBKMpQilSFVKSYvBoth of them composed their expressions and walked over.ntDVJJbHeElojGYQaXrPhfiOJRuYHV
UgdmvlRkgkzeoPgAs they approached, Li Jingyu turned, “Elder Brother, Chancellor Ning!”uiwXDQVEYePseUfECehYnctDGMutKC
bJYTqdfWbXKJUscLi Wuting, knowing his purpose, called him into the study.MHykbHIgVHpJUQWhyqiHKrrThBqOzo
TDwpFcNWaPuudaSOnce inside, Li Jingyu immediately spoke up, “Elder Brother, why won’t you let me handle the reorganization of those prominent families?”zFaJfCJGqODtpXSNNIiaCvMkgpolJy
xffidPiZJHTWsRhLi Wuting calmly replied, “You’re still young, you wouldn’t handle it well.”yLAwoUJtirbkpHdejWyvPmAVqdQoxE
JRNOdSsMISqPrhWLi Jingyu widened his eyes, “I can!”WxRXQFGdcRQOOrjNpkMrqggSAxOtzf
ZMTOkXgjWRlpcZCSeemingly provoked, he grew a bit anxious. After a few words went unanswered, he turned his gaze to Ning Rushen beside him:jkLRQQMbKweHHKztZdCBEMGWbWUwrN
xdzoDsLjCaabaJw“Chancellor Ning, please talk to Elder Brother for me.”dfkYaSCGkutlfWtwPHnEzruNsKvqDR
AjaRizXrhJiyGgY“Teacher, teacher…”LNpMEyKuOZFIBwLYvcEtFqgUmVwago
vujtgkblLjVuquFWith his wheedling, Ning Rushen showed a troubled expression.dnIugSMOFfgJcQuBwHHxXarakDFzMe
hHXfvgTHUZCrlEHSeeing the slight hesitation, Li Jingyu’s eyes lit up, and he suddenly called out, “Sister-in-law~, you talk to Elder Brother—”KuyedbCzNrdKgxFyhpNpjILZWCbiGv
uswCnBEYgOYaDWNNing Rushen’s face heated up, and he quickly stopped him, turning to whisper a few words to Li Wuting. The Emperor pursed his lips in thought for a moment, then looked at the expectant Li Jingyu:kccDfjyrIMYMWIeRzkjfsUpLfKules
KCIEQnKtlcnftOb“Then you’ll have to personally review the memorials in the Grand Secretariat for the next two days. And the day after tomorrow, you’ll preside over the morning court to handle this matter. Can you do it?”iLGxynMZEjCPoicTuoxsfropsYJZxB
CEgboAfYCRGcELFLi Jingyu seized the opportunity, “I can!”yDAlEkojqKSYxqAQsFdHqwGDUMunwu
tQFJcjCYcQAbJqhLi Wuting was serious, “Good, then go.”tEBwblcOWANyPriiBLUgwDzkwESZVb
AquvyHekSVuejqhLi Jingyu acknowledged and left the study with full of energy.XkSHQUCpBRxgeAeFhWJSdjbjgBZyOt
eIGlmStuueCsvdMOnce the figure disappeared outside the study, the expressions of the two inside immediately changed:OwgNkytAjXxrqHBgLDSxISTivqOqSt
onKAkaKwBqNNAaCNing Rushen’s face was no longer red, and the furrow between Li Wuting’s brows relaxed.MmbBqZBcGBhRihheMCcXTrSMSqjxCV
ICJMeEPKVwMdrJBNing Rushen slumped into a chair, “He’s really grown up, and it’s not easy to fool him anymore.”ktVYtVUxbRqlNZekNqjjUtYDvskbqL
EIKwaLhEfpLNLesTo make him take on this “big responsibility” without suspicion, they had to use such a trick of playing hard to get.aBuuWDKaAcqEeLSAoshwMSIayEWzBA
ESifvXFbPBgHxYiLi Wuting said, “Didn’t you always say you wanted to ‘rest a bit’? We’ll leave the capital tomorrow.”ErnlgpMVomSfMrfSFZlLqoAOvfmacQ
myKBNJxwkcwCOnc“Great!” Ning Rushen suddenly became excited, then added, “What do you think he’ll do when he realizes—”twrOIkQuXXtFgbzuqoLXIGkRoxPMIV
XgqifyOkURalNXOLi Wuting smiled, “He’ll cry.”czqmRfBjLwlmOdeeAqvpAsCrlyOqgx
BwrJqJFCwIqgUXL“…”GrgppQrWVcIxmLupKKycniZeqiqYjK
kGNHlKKznpURCLSNing Rushen sighed: It seems even the most cunning dumpling can’t escape the suppression of an elder brother.oHGQOgSrgmrmzzBsNlJGLYCuxsgadZ
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NBNvWHmKRZPcjIaThe Emperor and the Chancellor went on an incognito trip.DfMWlNexPhKmvHQfrouPqjmClhdiSB
IPxgKajJSwMEmrmOnly an imperial edict was left, appointing Prince Jing to oversee state affairs.GFxreJaQVqktJuSoLfvginesGvRzBw
myEnXYTuKuuMZAKThe news caused a stir in the court!vNFpBqXuLRjVuQySvcaKAvMtnFGWPO
nDHZslAPgjVkVsbHowever, given the current stability, the ministers, after their initial shock, turned their attention to Prince Jing, who was now in charge of state affairs.LBIDtJquewCGPyAwsZqPyBnMsYvKOF
GNvcuPJpBbDUXuMIn the Prince’s residence, Li Jingyu was stunned by the news.TMcczwdidLuEXkFEiyZsTBTCzktoyF
jvybpGLqoCNuqTFAfter a moment of reflection, he clenched his fist in frustration: Damn it!QTUNvsEIpVnWefSxKiEAjRGDoMptjs
DPiwzHjtHVKzWNpHis advisor cautiously spoke up, “Your Highness…”oeMJisQvazprZoJcNErhiuQQzkmiib
MkJIQYEOejeJoIH“Never mind.” Li Jingyu quickly regained his composure, narrowed his eyes, and prepared to take action: “Bring me the case files of those prominent families involved in corruption and lawlessness—”mKZOgEqufrCiDGkgAXzfWKzCAsxuoV
TwZszXJvuQqjwlCHis calm brows already bore a hint of imperial majesty.DmLjtleYwTaDrgFCuIFQisFJMjCxRe
cXrGVakXBeNZeFVThe advisor hurriedly acknowledged, and Li Jingyu added:HquFoqZhirMpmqSbiBzUglasPJBtDh
apweUjSsjrynbai“Oh, right, the grain harvest in Jiangnan has increased by ten percent. Help me send the letter on my desk to my second elder brother.”MRJfGjCfNtkgMGyYHDZHapaamVCYug
OiXTCEFLgWFvBbOIt was the letter he promised to write about “Elder Brother and Chancellor Ning.”zCCsxBUCKTUsIJoZYNbnLzqLDVAyVD
yyAIMXwotOCwCctThe advisor hesitated, “Isn’t that letter only half-written?”TrBbyFYfhHrPxkfAWjNpFUEFBsJyqP
henONXGwBZekZlr“It’s fine, send it as is.” Li Jingyu remembered a term Chancellor Ning had once used, “This way, it can be ‘sustainably developed.'”zxoyOLBPvWBqUAFdRJxewqoRJZRRqT
hIpNqBgaLDkZTId…lDglvCPGPGOPVdVvtVSXjTYqPDIOcG
atBLVnCTEQpQxXtMeanwhile, at the Ministry of Rites’ market inspection.gpfAfjKLqMVooHrlJmeNzpUhIWuVef
EoYDcygpJqohsPnGeng Yan, now the Minister of Revenue, came as usual to mooch a meal, sitting across from Fan Wan:wKTatnXQrXVqkXowRWOCkmVktNNskG
aKBVyZzHBSGdiRt“Rushen is really inconsiderate, sneaking off like that!”YTgwxBRLSzMIUriZwwJKFWxNwZvuUh
ldAVolJRNCWFlwF“Sigh… I was looking forward to having a drink at his residence.”zErWxtWbAGhlnFrwGPOypjXIHNiVFo
ltaOlhhMKEhfpItFan Wan, while lamenting, added, “I heard some of those prominent families are involved in shady dealings, and Prince Jing is investigating?”QqrkDEvaBjbGqirnsDPNiAkbnsnlbJ
mVnjleTUBFIntRt“Yes.” Geng Yan stroked his chin, suddenly looking mischievous, “Those families… the Ministry of Revenue is a bit short on funds lately…”taGaETSviEsPdFwDxvYVpQUlEGwNYq
pIIwNVfcpVhlzLYFan Wan understood, his fox tail lightly flicking, “With Rushen gone, there’s been less fun around. It’s a good time to stir up some trouble.”YyLBOwevggipUXkvWhqXLELTqqBzQf
GzhvpRjwmFPxWUFThe two exchanged a glance, their rogue camaraderie coming to an agreement:QcAiDMOLTKLUgYHPniKAawUbEqIOft
xsVINGqBZQfwPRV“Great, let’s go after them!”CrHsQifknqEgBwdsmvlALJjOdCaMJN
vjjYXkhQHiwotGO·GIhjziBELpkbjLJNiOlenaGRWoBwvd
sXUoBJEOmfuShrYThe Emperor and Chancellor quietly left the capital, unaware of the waves they had stirred.hbUnqPyRZjxoDroYUSutqQYjkPxmXD
OOqHyQhNDZGwLYAIn two days, their carriage reached Yaojin.exIeGvAARLfsLuOHPTIbuEoCgXnkCO
xcgYjeeNfYQlJOGNow, fertile fields stretched at the foot of the mountains, and the people were content and happy.AhaKXmaWLaXRclXRqIBLRMzdrQxaJa
jNBGENwgAWRouHEThe carriage entered the city and stopped in front of a market.FqSyhlsghpFadSZVaZTjqBpUFXgEHO
rrEavAgTWXkIhvNThe market was filled with various snacks and trinkets. The carriage curtain lifted, and Ning Rushen and Li Wuting stepped out.OYEPEOpBEVDhKteWXrKtzeMtAoEKkC
YQIInlVxZPPZdIiThey were both dressed in casual attire.QGpJzvOpfqoOabKjZtkxkOLNbycjwU
KqugHaCqIDCoOxvLi Wuting wore a deep green robe with a jade crown; Ning Rushen was in a light silver-threaded outer garment, his long hair half-tied with a jade hairpin.RpqeNtAhwEBrKynCLMtSiLKJJoHWKR
XHONRxaVHacjiqPBoth were strikingly handsome, their noble air undeniable.BQXrXZFVuxGvjMeIxDSgHfOmierAJB
SQdusLwqFZwYehtAs soon as they appeared at the street corner, the vendors immediately began to hawk their wares:FOHjpPfQpTSrzLZTAvamtPnUNHMZGV
UARTwCcglCuoADT“Noble sirs, would you like to try Yaojin’s apricot blossom cakes?”knZeraDrFyXxSxIgDhvhnBCbBtMvOD
FwHozYuXqbUqYpn“Cooling shrimp jelly, does the young master like it?”nDxOrCxjwzbaXLDIJZAzZoWocBfFtL
eWfFKYduKxqOlxfLi Wuting stood beside Ning Rushen, chuckling softly, “Does the young master like it?”XQkhYFcSZNGmnwRJabXyNbUWjtljgH
DejyXCBUIuRclmlNing Rushen, stifling his embarrassment, replied, “Yes, pack it all up for me.”NGvyPewljKXYkxSiXFTujxocntLASB
hCGxnZYOtdnkcVkLi Wuting smiled and ordered De Quan to do so.FYgSNAFUrUgNsxPauUCAHpRjHIdPCY
HRAfAUgPbwUkmtLSoon, a pile of snacks was in Ning Rushen’s arms.jlksqFAREWNhFPNtAMTYQPuVCuxWBM
yIWPDWMxzLKPLasNing Rushen happily nibbled here and there, as someone beside him asked:jVcEmsPppMLmqDmAaKzjASQSmNjmhX
gDiNHdGNRchHuFD“Can you finish all that?”MytNYKIPFNDZhiojLTxQZjuiIomITn
DNRmpdggLvOieokHe felt light and carefree, “I’m in a good mood, so I have a good appetite.”sVFSuBltKRmiAnLceGnOaFXBQcFnZO
jRqqZTGYHyGioqlJust then, a movement caught his attention.LYcCJujrwioFkjZMyNwJeDwEsnpFQb
QNvYrKBFsNZOjMILi Wuting took a bite of the apricot blossom cake from his hand, looking up with a hint of a smile, “Yes, I’m in a good mood too.”EMlEavBVLShRwVMbMztnYItGvBDVCt
TrjjBjKpFidHunVNing Rushen’s ears turned slightly red, and he became nervous, “Can you just eat anything from outside?”rqAfcQmQpRHRuweIqTXJDULmzHkLdy
cVktJYXYiBOxmlqLi Wuting studied him, “Am I here to fast?”zMDeZIBzNMLgbOisujzJlUQgKRJeiD
WfdVCKWVIwJaMim“…” Fair point, one must eat.FMHsDtxudbCLJiHYNAnaSqRvVHXDao
VBPonKROJuQbJgSThe two shared the food in their hands, their intimacy unapologetic, their attire and demeanor perfectly matched. A vendor at a nearby bookstall took notice and tentatively offered:MfPiUjXWBwHgbCawLNxXBUsWbPzsct
SLnTBIEbZhFfxfC“Would you noble sirs like to see a new novel?”tXOLTPZtCyTuKSDFizRxpRgXtycHGs
BCDmntaDpCjTgFDNing Rushen was intrigued, “What novel?”KeJbKkXyWLYCiMJpxLjcohCcbVrmTK
TEzzYbjDOpGgTxU“It’s called ‘Spring Courtyard Deep,’ the latest installment in a series that’s been popular in Dacheng for years. It’s the fifth volume, and it’s selling exceptionally well!”ETPmytIMhewwsyJKuhTlsYsBzRgVKG
jhRjEUwkzqzCVDIThe vendor handed the book over.ZRctQAHsYFkUqKCOeqTePNodClOuSN
MekYsMuocApJBCcThe cover revealed the names of the authors:GlVRodPpEEazNRTBHtDMODdRqkXFmD
RKyrfEfzfMsKRfQChief Editor: Jiangnan XiaoxiaoshengdclDepKfMZzjsiRRapttMgGfgQfHEd
wrZPSUGSYvAwVcxAssociate Editor: A QuanduPUFuiTQVlBYiotaIyqCZwPCokciQ
bPsuWJiRZsmvZfDPolisher: Shi ZifecekocMcldPcExYjLkLpQyBtxHSpB
blBMFsXtHNzErFOLi Wuting, “…”VYEbbjNGyveNJKpGycmqLsbBjlPivi
MJPDNtIpwVGNMaaNing Rushen, “…”ZDcKgSSalWjyGztWUpAbDzqZciFBbr
bjLDjeGDQjyFlJVSuch brazen pen names!viKTbsrrCndGkubzZHTMRwfgClYQDa
DJiiZtsMMludpllBehind them, De Quan buried his face in his chest.GfRKACvYptvSueUhBqVpDmbKIGzCyc
ZxqlqEnPyNhVKlYAfter a moment of silence, Li Wuting glanced at the quiescent De Quan and took the book, flipping through it.evjbJQjZLhuXsUfuzifvgyRgUdrJYG
kIKyPCMgqGieNKiNing Rushen couldn’t help but lean over to look.XSDXcUaWLSamaefRdBoWBOcbaOhWpa
sjrCbNXDyBlNPnqThe familiar plot was highly relatable, almost as if it were directly referencing them, especially since the protagonists were also a ruler and his minister.nMNoOGKNGkJXmBdoZazgGsSQTKQwhL
XzDWxwfjRIMwWgDFortunately, out of respect for their titles, the names were changed to bear no resemblance to theirs.kNasNAhpcTJXJLcqoDbCaKXDQqZiRE
qYQJmILAkwyrexrNing Rushen skimmed through a scene that had just happened last month, his sharp gaze falling on De Quan:DdkAcIQzRhPWPPVxcyYnJMmCyzCMkO
szHCjXhkaWiTQVWWell, well, colluding with the prince again!CdhyTsDehvbGKEivPufOkwBIIlpnMT
CgTFOBlldFThyUvDe Quan shook his head in innocence: This part really wasn’t me!rhiHcQLEIszfzlvquGXKcPnRwmwgGX
lNtdeIOrTDHbzTXNing Rushen thought for a moment and understood: Well, you little short… long legs!vqbsBShTExlxwmZjijBvvKisMbKdJZ
TPRFzOdAImfwtvnJust then, a cold chuckle came from beside him.PGNSJASjPgUDbFNbhWBHxiVEbfXuvr
wUNINtUUDUJEOdxLi Wuting’s gaze was fixed on the pen name “Jiangnan Xiaoxiaosheng,” “No wonder he sent me that ridiculous letter last month.”KYirqVTdzRdELGGvygIbMNSfxTLqWq
qJBmWUoWiztrCii“What ridiculous letter?”uqxBLkoUkyJYrakptmSEUxjfnlFOfX
qtqcTxBiaDEaMXk“It had a hundred ‘ha’s written on it.”xYjDCJGftFuYFdpLmWdwVJvCPBaXZk
RUbcmdmQljZytxGNing Rushen took a deep breath: …You even counted them!!vHnGUgyjfuAMSxygZKcQArXEAxqthH
OKyOILUPNGYaxohUnder his incredulous gaze, Li Wuting snapped the book shut, pursing his lips in evaluation, “What a mess.”pokHBGOPNAAAipqLfuOCUYNXnpfjKU
xYpbQdNFuvIPjHlJust then, a crisp voice chimed in:EZgNCLdkrAJRSsBwToyPIJrlxptjHT
mYWQeFUnEYCBWEm“What’s so messy about it?”KtAHWRaYclwSUhWWiQyaZxhpvjBckd
vJlFbJdVChgHPvGNing Rushen turned to see two girls approaching the bookstall. The one in the yellow dress muttered with some dissatisfaction, “This novel is really good, all my classmates at the academy love it.”DNhxqtHfkyqeTohGJvATtDngBvyFoH
DRPbmQjwbOeaMthHe couldn’t help but ask, “Why do they all love it?”pPdEGJzuxCzkIudorBhAKcBBGoYAgJ
mRiCbuYTohxrPYtThe girl in green beside her said, “The love between the ruler and his minister in this story is so beautiful! And it’s so much like those two…”jPfuxJIcisqnQlIPoXFyqSjXrPfuOP
jAopgIqTzwYxWvQNing Rushen’s heart inexplicably skipped a beat.WFWALDomVSsklUBBeTRxkuzjcygKrr
NIoutiijGwoaFOhLi Wuting’s gaze also fell over, “Which two?”EhVSlGezgStIJBwwTsEmzreceCMHnr
CICzfYAtgqxitAy“Naturally, our Emperor and Chancellor Ning!”GDoiodYZKvnYyHGRAUJpkIEDmMkycN
PSnUWdMzyRKyZgk“Think about it, the Emperor is so wise and powerful, but he’ll have no heirs, isn’t that lonely? And Chancellor Ning is also unmarried, maybe it’s because… heehee!”sNjStqbtvkTOGdKiulujIEXrOuLBEJ
nqKOSImVnASZiMF“I think so too, heehee~”svYQMhptygCxeaJeJnZonUKgIBjpgL
ziKrkABdKmAjidmNing Rushen was caught off guard! He was eating melon and it turned out to be about himself.nMKQwoyRbHByqJWlMToFaDubOMVLGW
DIehdqZngZbXOMrYou’ve got it right, ladies…aKssISIAQDaSYUctkYEuoJkuMBOlNn
FDohMhTAYMcJwoNHis face warmed, but he maintained his composure and asked, “Just because of that?”jFcjHrikRpmTxrQXVpKqIIBtgoAhcG
nSVzhbesiBLztbZThe girl in yellow said, “Of course not just that. The Emperor and Chancellor Ning are known throughout the country for their harmonious relationship. Every policy Chancellor Ning introduces, the Emperor supports—thanks to that, we can study at the academy.”HrayCGeJXDBQPAbBdNZDzcbcWYWUxc
IKImNqbGqlDBzTw“And at every important event, the Emperor and Chancellor Ning are always together.”AHsLZOvDeVDIuPmCGMAjbOsijCYuTI
YCrqAWWHunOdVEg“Such a perfect match between a wise ruler and a virtuous minister~”YGPlXscMKNmRNnTYpyqDlddlGoxhhS
MrOrlpliFXqaSKsShe clapped her hands together, “I hope their relationship is real!”EQGMQHlOsAtofVBiPkHXDssROKICkS
xmmbLbbUfXAgWHNThe girl in green also clapped her hands, “I vow to eat a balanced diet for the rest of my life, praying for them to come true!”HQqalhunEUzcpbCWBdgTBzBpngFMfo
gwQhONiUwOkOGBsNing Rushen, “…”rjcVBGyxLyrecvsyahzKOOGzihMCed
hrcZzlcZYJuTDQkThat’s quite a balanced diet you’re committing to.nuWnYBqUQNmjERLrusXxroGyQrTCyI
kZtxTveTcBcRxTpListening to people shipping him and Li Wuting right in front of him was a bit embarrassing, so he tugged at Li Wuting:zOAYRMAQCavDxpBnYnRSUxPyNIAxHL
fSzMmHmpRPafskq“Alright, let’s go.”bnbpWOpTslEmuaygVUrenCRevtVlsx
xvcAhxHWbMSaCloHe said, but saw Li Wuting tuck the “messy” novel into his sleeve, naturally paying for it, “Yes, let’s go.”QGcTGUkGHaiiFtBJpFkUJytbRFGhix
eXtggfaMoaywMpnNing Rushen: ?RnuKyBvNYRdcieZqOkiPbAwuXivTxm
SuahhvgzuTWqrkA…Li Wuting, your face is getting thicker.FHykQZxIwiCcbkJRzyVXYosDptOXTD
RgHJYHviBYXpYIfA hand gently hooked his under the sleeve.gCHPdgrvjmsKdwPDQodvBvnHYkSuWV
nUmDzJvNOsLDlOCSuppressing his slight embarrassment, he followed along.kSjHipWDfIslBakRTWqEdYQecEPvAk
StLpDEGDVADKtYjThe two figures moved away, and the girl in yellow suddenly paused, glancing in the direction they left, then again:cLRCOvnIFNyAhSpgzBNmYwzbeHHtAT
EgDGFWvhFucgdNB“Isn’t it said that Chancellor Ning has a red mole by his ear…”nmhpCbNtXJvUvWMqPeRgTvDukZHcAa
MNVudlrHmEsIpxcThe two looked at the noble figures in the distance, suddenly realizing, and exchanged incredulous glances: Aaaaah!!!EGmvsTxbrMYpscTzoFyfmPQyBHuQzQ
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inBHvCIOXclMJqyBack in the carriage, they set off again.ICEzRPGLxHxrsVvrxHZVySJLduvrep
iHCrswXowQtxxKoThe carriage curtain closed, and Ning Rushen deliberately leaned in to ask:WHFLOUGfMgMabyipqnCEwwKEXLhEsp
rarWlaoUmCzAogA“Your Majesty, when do you plan to read it? When I’m not looking, secretly at night?”peQUzbRUxAaozErOQeHOYqphZregXt
ctECkZAJevuEiwJLi Wuting gave him a teasing look, “Do I get a chance to read secretly at night?”jRGjgjctpMADfWAcxyqWBYhmjKxDKl
kRKGSxRlIeSJRPgNing Rushen’s heart skipped, choking for a moment.pelOxUqnsIRnvCEfKaEqrcRXAuNTdY
FyEWkMxwJtxxUyrA whisper came close to his ear, warm, “…I’ll read it to you, alright?”wNoUAUafKDyLBgVwXAznhDgtBhJrrA
OSObooVRBGvmXyGHis face burned: Shameless!nuZqypJJVWrwnozodnBJQthAfRTQer
cJxhNjzsAlQMWEnNing Rushen held his breath, “…Then read it softly.”IqCbAOmpXslYfTNbXdRMOWuPFhWBMx
aUwpvsWTjxsiFJeLi Wuting chuckled, his Adam’s apple reddening, “Alright.”inVEvnqUhZDJmZlUKlRjDpRmBFqOHA
EuGcBpbArPAFFowThe atmosphere in the carriage grew warm, just as a guard’s voice came, “Master, we’ve left Yaojin, where to next?”oFKYCiQmhHTbREpHeMWXHrWFJckEbr
dWArgdsmGMPQlLCLi Wuting turned to ask, “Where do you want to go?”AoINetHBnGAmuxpIXIJPWFNNaQHoTF
odnIzDlTAcFYzBzNing Rushen lifted the carriage curtain.RsoKOWPCCvkrNCUHZQZCILfjEOPfuX
jLFHOReFWHHsvGNOutside was a vast expanse, a gentle breeze brushing past, new green sprouts dotting the roadside.HkfhyApDSdvUqrSkRzhOrykUSpfiKh
zJrxslAltNNlqmVThe sky was high, the earth wide, everything free and thriving.YQWLywfEcoEDKvfyukLLzgiHJSaiIk
eiLtiCgritHevXGHe felt a surge of joy, leaning against Li Wuting’s shoulder with closed eyes, “Where to…”KrEBJBQWJluykdDZPrfbJrrZckLAox
RBlrhHaTDaQTfXJLi Wuting looked down with a smile, “Yes, where to.”OoJJZjOiRPntKGuzlRPYuujRrkqqzj
ZgXUfoaAvCSXuvtNing Rushen aimlessly listed:FnmQmXZGqnCmfyDKuLXoEtYqQYRfGB
SeDfvFBCCqGLCgM“General Huo sent me another recipe last month, we could go to the northern frontier to see the Husky… the Dingyuan Army.”msKbBNwQGWuzsMTqTleQzaJiqEXidv
hPLsmOOTCQMStfZ“And Prince Xuan said the grain harvest in Jiangnan was bountiful, he’s now dedicated to farming, becoming a major grain producer.”rRgirStKFZlERPVzPLZrVsqwuNQEwf
jhVnkxpkriSOFDc“The people of Quning haven’t tried the meat-stuffed buns yet, let’s go to Quning again…”fQrYhMDlLIrawLlWPXhjOScPVoEDcC
HscVJqvbuHqjnjyHis rambling voice drifted out of the carriage, and De Quan outside grinned:lUPKkObUzDRSwQQhwyOWXBWfoaGnMA
VRhzoAERyCUfhFy“Chancellor Ning has many places he wants to visit.”YlSAJZvEVUQQVvubeWRnoUKrjeXFrs
mpcFiXHOQJqAjHINing Rushen looked up at Li Wuting, “Is it too many?”ebtRCFdVzpmiKOfdlySYQgMpPrRXky
HZORGLBqaEfRcpp“Not at all.” Li Wuting took his hand, their palms naturally fitting together, “Remember what I said…”fazzxYEuSvWeOOpwVsmXvEwAKJQqGV
dJZtVcxHZtXtVnvNing Rushen smiled, “There’s nowhere we can’t go.”BzMuOVkBvcVqdJcOFYEeHraZeOyXiP
KtTDFCaRxXDgSscA gentle breeze lifted the carriage curtain.tMbfANMkUzitVdGzNKwfjtAXaZGGPn
llhoCWtYtnboPluHe leaned back against the Emperor’s shoulder, closing his eyes.HyJdBQMSUyJtiAAyWJJohEPImpacHI
RSMEjWcYSdQDfMWOutside, the spring scenery was boundless, their journey long and far.PIEIsujJkxZwJbwiAkuDLNArhNHDzf
chZaPPXwypZVWwsAuthor’s note:dWeDGjULpxaaKNpJNDRqQEriynwDtU
xSXaivzXJfVwgWxThe main story concludes here, thank you for your companionship!wePqsTEPhRAehgipCfknSjlnGAFiPT
TOuvLSrsvbVHoTcThe spring scenery is boundless, their journey long and far.PHyutfIVOnzRrkeEdrjIcrTNvrZxXm
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Letter missing in the first word, also is Polisher meant to be Publisher? Or is it more like Editor?
Now only the extras are missing, right? Thanks for the great translation, I really enjoyed this novel 🙂
Thanks! Fixed. It’s like an editor but instead of focusing on accuracy they focus on taking liberties with the phrasing of a story to make it more readable in other cultures
Thanks again! I was wondering if maybe there’s a problem when making an account? Like when you made me an editor, it didn’t work + I also don’t get any notifications when people reply? I was even thinking about making a completely new account, lol. Thanks 😀