Chapter 91
In the seventh year of Chenghua, at the entrance of the Ning residence.DgnMTawUDFhinXZeYljRMcCPVXPsSM
IcVNvXQGYgdQDjYEarly in the morning, the newly appointed Right Supervisor of the Shanglin Park arrived with lavish gifts to pay his respects.nKUCecUyjBFmZjKtQhfcXPNYCAliXX
EROnXjLcIrDSuxzThe Ning residence had now become the Prime Minister’s residence, home to the current Right Chancellor.AIUwRDCmndvAQCpnXBfrApOOzcRFSJ
eYPmYCernSyzKfvNing 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.BZmEkCjIYAQmaaYlhEIRxlwfbGmCZh
HJElkdtVzGzgwfNThe 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.YzAwAgDasyOwZXSfJkGupLSokljuVW
bSaqZdrSzsNTsyhTruly, he stood “second only to one, above ten thousand.”VtSHgmlXcQugcfXeDRBgvAAsIypkow
kIAhvoAIjoZaLVIThe Right Supervisor, having just arrived in the capital, came specifically to “make arrangements.”FCoUrFPNzJMnoAkalDdBZrlgsgqkJn
NasPRhtjSKOAfpFHe waited at the gate with his entourage for a while. Soon, the gate opened, and the estate’s steward emerged.oRXIfqVCzkUNgwKEPLupbEMPyiVknC
epAtVdAUGEmsFEVYan Min stood at the entrance, “What brings you here, sir?”AjqUpRdpGeGPvmNMUQkOVuhLyOzgTS
WgrMBQXMLgziKiIThe Right Supervisor hurriedly presented his lavish gifts, “I trouble you to inform Chancellor Ning that I have come to pay my respects!”wZLlSQeVTMyQuhJEsPeAbGHfmFhisF
GjXDKnIOiHWhANNYan Min skillfully declined, “My Chancellor has instructed that he will not accept gifts from anyone. Please return, sir.”ZvfJgSKYTCAzcQlbxEwxrfPvgKMaxX
JOUXUoJpbplozxbThe Right Supervisor pressed further, “Then may I have an audience with him?”aktTkCgspzxxBRbfxBCqoLAqJCspiv
GNEKcawjmOOIbDv“Apologies, but the Chancellor is not at the residence at the moment.”BueOuAtffdqzDPNlAfHocLLITUHqXm
BUeyAJXyhaePhwT“Not at the residence?”QHsPPoYnQZrfKvfvIAUMhgOJeaoGHu
UBJLkFdyiKWORLO“No, he has gone to the palace to attend to official matters.”mxGnvHoIhMPLezHcwUGaXpIxnZvfZC
lcsgbdYKUSSBpor“Ah?” The Right Supervisor glanced at the sky: Isn’t it still early morning?AYXgRwHHpfqSOCHSFrTOAFLvMdMqcY
uVTRNsNADlowiiw…cOqSSeSbGpaoHnRRvOThHYPsMUnAcH
OQraTaKmXaIyTamMeanwhile, in the palace bedchamber.OAgFLbpBPLHPlRbnxTfPKQfuhhkTqS
xzSCNGqpBwUqGlSThe bright yellow bed curtains gently swayed, concealing the scene within, only a slender wrist resting on the edge of the bed.TTbaGhQbbKjUhlUKaWYQZWadvFbmdM
qreeSSSfCOLzUFaThin rays of sunlight filtered through.cwxwLWOcNKkVdXhtAedPKdDeUBwOMQ
ZXNCTAkGULqSgfpNing 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:yHUgqvAUhugLfVSAbdTKNAoYhBoLNq
mrWcEEEVDbkGqZv“…Li Wuting.”WGJxHAAvqLJJBHfNDMKkrxJroPDUdv
xvStGmssXlvEwcoHe called him by his full name.RopjTONBcudBUmEeHXTSdEjViKtUHj
pfRzsMnoZnwwujEThe Emperor, who was in the midst of dressing, hastily fastened his belt and turned around, striding over to help him up:BOtajSpVimWIkXmagzSjKtpNdgTtab
bwNiukbPqyTgunr“Awake? Does your waist hurt?”wYLgLciHJMkECmvfScvrfYRPuRJddP
JINLUzNoaNzuQsGNeed you even ask? Ning Rushen pursed his lips and gave him a look.FJJiBMxXFvjKErEdnzHdvnhROirrbR
UvlyZReKLLNCWRrLi Wuting, knowing he was at fault, fetched Ning Rushen’s clothes and skillfully began to massage his lower back.YBBXcwBHPGpLfDjSJQYDOJzalCUUXS
pGIdOpKKGrwDMlpNing Rushen let out a few soft moans under the ministrations.SirJHxDNYuSXqqFwacpbGulPolydRH
dbaTmsTmrWEfGLdRemembering how Li Wuting had already… last night and yet still “crossed the line” this morning, he couldn’t help but bite his shoulder.lxyZWRuurzhMkqtvphzvFWQYzcWAuP
MKwjDcCzziwkAnGA muffled grunt followed.idvtJWEWaLPsCIAlWjxBeudyqoMdCx
onWQyDaOQYUAUSUThe weak bite was neither painful nor itchy. Li Wuting leaned down to kiss the top of his head, soothing him:YGHvWLJARURjLhMOfBlVfUxCtBeQHs
BKQMCmRHKVFSigG“Who told you to call me ‘husband’ in my arms early in the morning?”sWvPSxIuypXRTsvjOzVCjfndOXXZXi
bSqLZbWwJGPFLopNing Rushen continued to nibble, “It was wrong of me to call…”HTRbcGeVuCNQTcAzhhOqoWYTITOvjK
XISjEZQbtYTjQjrLi Wuting quickly replied, “No.”cxNEbALBFrGblKXKKvngBxjmrWUlrZ
fZiOaSeenKejUJUHis Adam’s apple bobbed, and his ears turned slightly red, “It’s my self-control that’s lacking, I couldn’t hold back.”lhnFchtZgJuJVTpdndxjqInNEungOV
jnSPaKdRvuprKuMThe seductive words were spoken with such gentlemanly seriousness.imQMFLFWiKUYUojYsmHzIEsgDidOox
ppqeDQsGEuAKAflNing Rushen’s face heated up, and he released his bite, sitting up, “Alright, enough of that, let’s get up!”JZBsLUsuYZPkcFYGbsNYJhYZrmaZpX
fbDUFieapPElhGALi Wuting extended a long arm to help him put on his clothes.tbHApBKRYAmcQeKXBJKsqugNePZsFJ
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HPUrvxvXvFhjxJPAfter they finished washing up, they left the chamber.GdzVTamPvoSrGBheDQXlVUYbDMxDxO
RsTmcoyHqSPcBfxThere was no court session today, so they headed together to the imperial study.bDWDDWnYthGuXcEDsVaRpABoHCnXee
eYujozQWKbmPYuCBefore they reached the study, they saw a tall and upright figure waiting outside.SpZphvyaSVQbVnHYxfSwZKMBuuDAxR
aOvAuRxACcnvpRAThe once short legs had grown into long legs.JAClpoQxMsXwgZBHqyyOtohbzvxcqD
DFdiGDbkuqaAARzStanding there, he was a handsome and dashing young man.FBuZoobvvzJBoIVWEarGvECZqgRKYB
eGwTtbhcHwiCsjZLi 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.AcPTRIlwAitOIhkJPuUNcKlTPLaxrE
ayClzWMImMlmKMcLi Wuting observed, “The one you’ve taught resembles you more.”cxydfxoaDlHGjifGUosbRtYSjImoNA
ptGhoTvgzkyYgtcNing Rushen sighed, “He’s grown up, and it’s getting harder to fool him.”YDCmXxwdMDRanOsqiZpDHNYlErOSBD
aBYAfWSQChZfhiKRemembering something, Li Wuting paused and glanced at him. Ning Rushen met his gaze and quickly understood, blinking in response.dsujTqDlPRlblpytuTJyAxFrwFbAuZ
wbePzuzSIEBtaEjBoth of them composed their expressions and walked over.BeTLXuglBcxrVtiYUbQYDaCEIZFveh
NTeDlexZnKIfkSTAs they approached, Li Jingyu turned, “Elder Brother, Chancellor Ning!”ZinpukPzzeNPjtTSPVTqZPStkxOWev
NnTeSCeqcCluqszLi Wuting, knowing his purpose, called him into the study.gtClkauUPWFiEaxnNgpSDXEQzAVvGo
fooeTOCBczDuFJWOnce inside, Li Jingyu immediately spoke up, “Elder Brother, why won’t you let me handle the reorganization of those prominent families?”jfJzKdyjRaoatAVAzzSKKbnClaqERG
lEzKWhxNIhbMRyoLi Wuting calmly replied, “You’re still young, you wouldn’t handle it well.”CmZwHZKxNQkDWSNbrAxlziwGIJmrqs
OwPrfejVIVzESijLi Jingyu widened his eyes, “I can!”RWRwGRyMGcboyXDbHbkvgXcbPuHSzH
GIjJXoeWNowkaScSeemingly provoked, he grew a bit anxious. After a few words went unanswered, he turned his gaze to Ning Rushen beside him:gPXKnsxazhvmvwcbnLnREGorZTIMOq
RHeMwClTeAvwRbJ“Chancellor Ning, please talk to Elder Brother for me.”jIVAjHBhariOwecIEZgUtbpczSsIgd
jNHWSPJCkLEakHL“Teacher, teacher…”XDCTHMmdbkkctjsYlmBcWTPIHDIoQn
qsqIuFNOjAswjQcWith his wheedling, Ning Rushen showed a troubled expression.UVZwrSDaKLnXfLfELoxseHYzAFuSZp
TZbHTKfSbZFeSWKSeeing the slight hesitation, Li Jingyu’s eyes lit up, and he suddenly called out, “Sister-in-law~, you talk to Elder Brother—”wLUkGYNxLSJBcXjktCmfrZomiUPbMQ
wQntFdteBGKPiBCNing 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:BZPfDSXLwSsraTdNOADVuiYQawdSnO
aXPeHEGWndWNVvC“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?”hQFlfRYAuJVVizlbEyhxMCOQchayAm
LBikUcWCzUwhBhZLi Jingyu seized the opportunity, “I can!”bKkevFKQraUZhcfTHSDLutTsDHbaqW
oAGGBmlrAYywZkQLi Wuting was serious, “Good, then go.”KMZaTYvovrboLcQWIDLaPZweHXwFjA
ptryqqSxozgBoVSLi Jingyu acknowledged and left the study with full of energy.iULxZkjPZBWmIhmNDOqZSeQihQhjOy
CnuUYmgheLIRhVBOnce the figure disappeared outside the study, the expressions of the two inside immediately changed:xYDWLzckyAKxjtdpJJVsCcWlDxadmX
koKcAkbupVdvvNzNing Rushen’s face was no longer red, and the furrow between Li Wuting’s brows relaxed.gbMtEfQhDIfBvIvcEbjOeAhOebNFVj
rzLNbsDjJoYoMmvNing Rushen slumped into a chair, “He’s really grown up, and it’s not easy to fool him anymore.”MjeMubtBYLyryxEHZhQWzHsKjGOQuf
zPshesRBBzTIYgvTo make him take on this “big responsibility” without suspicion, they had to use such a trick of playing hard to get.tqDOhtoLZNxEAoxsyscStlsReiJAFz
WdpImpCccLRjbMZLi Wuting said, “Didn’t you always say you wanted to ‘rest a bit’? We’ll leave the capital tomorrow.”hMsluHSqlCwNIXfIzPHzVujCQOWQSZ
SSzdubRPCUiFCVi“Great!” Ning Rushen suddenly became excited, then added, “What do you think he’ll do when he realizes—”IZAwXJArTcEbTxTLZVbFVHZNAGMewK
xiwMKHFdjAGlJwbLi Wuting smiled, “He’ll cry.”slUBIaJMDaYyYAYMgFQdoMHOmWWfFh
joFSAkqBJawrGIb“…”zQsHYKXyVVSAsdLHrSpFiOxYTSGkSk
DqFEegTjNigIrTNNing Rushen sighed: It seems even the most cunning dumpling can’t escape the suppression of an elder brother.bMFZzDqinNWlLLJFEIbJzRkXbbQfOZ
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ieplcdTenDBWuUrThe Emperor and the Chancellor went on an incognito trip.NKMCKdAfLJIyTuugtwtJnqyxWSQWSB
LmkDRFDAsUvCNzSOnly an imperial edict was left, appointing Prince Jing to oversee state affairs.cszjmFyJZkBFpZmTYtXYsYNCsZQTXj
CQYIVclLqDttHokThe news caused a stir in the court!ankkCglHLiHPvxMnjUXNbPWroCgGmU
BUTtzWWIaDvWRMoHowever, given the current stability, the ministers, after their initial shock, turned their attention to Prince Jing, who was now in charge of state affairs.bwdZLLSeqAZClUKzGcustklGnYNmvl
OQlLRywdAnhuedaIn the Prince’s residence, Li Jingyu was stunned by the news.IHBNdwemjzjCZapPpQaxmXHwsmvKpO
stekkUWYgKEZvaNAfter a moment of reflection, he clenched his fist in frustration: Damn it!zVAMknNhZidoGcBoiqMjuFYEBPSivN
LfJJgIPdbuZJPFrHis advisor cautiously spoke up, “Your Highness…”buijGVANcOvEQtdoqlMLRyBRIPPZOW
erUaYtIRNdjAJup“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—”tCdKoPQWBFQghVakEqHwUbaCHLiaTJ
fOgjsfxMulzMLJMHis calm brows already bore a hint of imperial majesty.DtwNZylFntQAcgDcnVnrbhRFCXMbEW
FbAHJTbWHfkwqurThe advisor hurriedly acknowledged, and Li Jingyu added:bsUaDbtOCgscMxjovCtovaEVoKThwo
CqzSUENgodKNuwy“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.”cmgYfVIFEljfzbKukPoaKBxxRiBVNM
OjTFOiSthdLsGZRIt was the letter he promised to write about “Elder Brother and Chancellor Ning.”aVJfezVyEVKZAalVSeYLLIpPWeuFar
XoXbbETSxzSecKiThe advisor hesitated, “Isn’t that letter only half-written?”ttFJYXOTudtEZZIONylyWhvYFqnDOR
vItViABrssDlLwp“It’s fine, send it as is.” Li Jingyu remembered a term Chancellor Ning had once used, “This way, it can be ‘sustainably developed.'”VWuRlNrgjbvjkBywimwddNaTPWyuPS
kkXoITdpebKvayK…FFCgcbfiQpsVOsVBEaqTCpUclxArCr
ZxFtPzcGVDWVTJKMeanwhile, at the Ministry of Rites’ market inspection.VYFxDDDmcImAzmnCJrbjEzjTDVYHZP
uUxaXYmIwthTsPrGeng Yan, now the Minister of Revenue, came as usual to mooch a meal, sitting across from Fan Wan:pmYTFJRAIaLcYKbfoNayhiMUAxyzRS
frFUUeLkXGGlcFY“Rushen is really inconsiderate, sneaking off like that!”POXzxBXNQatwqDDsdVfGuAuqbJpTrX
mheUjAzdmyYXuod“Sigh… I was looking forward to having a drink at his residence.”DosEPkqbOylKHVqvmQbbrGBpjDXJxI
vrrUkUUjKhDQcQgFan Wan, while lamenting, added, “I heard some of those prominent families are involved in shady dealings, and Prince Jing is investigating?”kdPARffquazGWTrDIOIwbxesFuynqW
qWaWnayRnqMTOcW“Yes.” Geng Yan stroked his chin, suddenly looking mischievous, “Those families… the Ministry of Revenue is a bit short on funds lately…”tCKPxckBMpbRFAmHGtqTNOHxvimqUv
cyiPXxPcJSasdHFFan 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.”McwYQEbZfdrhshcoEBstqJWuaOssFC
BxlujryvNbVgsqAThe two exchanged a glance, their rogue camaraderie coming to an agreement:GAwcoerHvYewEpoPSCvgpbxByxWoDs
WWpvOWBiICACaPl“Great, let’s go after them!”exaqtFnaQWoaYpTdfGMjTaytRWELzY
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ziRlpBoBGnogHPtThe Emperor and Chancellor quietly left the capital, unaware of the waves they had stirred.edjhZPZBgyJnrNoZMjXHFjHWNMZknZ
pVqrpBrZXpCPzuUIn two days, their carriage reached Yaojin.ikhshvFiOAqIRkwbsCDFVGKgVOPxEx
QKXNYupWWTNyqsHNow, fertile fields stretched at the foot of the mountains, and the people were content and happy.cZpcWzORjuQYeSFGMadBlEGmyzxxEc
KKvwpOMwYALiPPuThe carriage entered the city and stopped in front of a market.OFvpbuQVnmvvZYfzESZhIrXIfNFNXI
kCcsKDerQtowGhRThe market was filled with various snacks and trinkets. The carriage curtain lifted, and Ning Rushen and Li Wuting stepped out.qtaEorsKjDyuvzeuLrtlXWfLsDHynA
FVCZPkmtTriGMDiThey were both dressed in casual attire.xSwaeSzQEnUgioplVEkNWnbENkgqFW
APrQfndxQLEekvgLi 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.dggAGrHYXItOwYYwWBfEhyCyhEePYE
FdIPyULEjZrJaPaBoth were strikingly handsome, their noble air undeniable.GromlBBbOZwbgfBMXIFADzDimqvpdC
EiQQAjijEQemUvAAs soon as they appeared at the street corner, the vendors immediately began to hawk their wares:TeNbLOoMVYVJrWLAuXgVQDAuuvicQs
ensJIWQWdGFFZRo“Noble sirs, would you like to try Yaojin’s apricot blossom cakes?”SDQrvdHyYRsbXxlomylaRpMuRPwSsN
AFYeJhCxEvgTsrg“Cooling shrimp jelly, does the young master like it?”VbvegTdBxUwqAtRPAvtRiCHoFgOSnc
kYduUlPzkUFwVTpLi Wuting stood beside Ning Rushen, chuckling softly, “Does the young master like it?”jMJSENMNIGgGEJJOIAnWCVBlKPHJLR
PAJoNjtaBsaYuHuNing Rushen, stifling his embarrassment, replied, “Yes, pack it all up for me.”XZGFMqgWemqZqqyyeTJEjMTnEZEKSR
OsACMVOJXoahlagLi Wuting smiled and ordered De Quan to do so.FBYoVqYAwAodFgwrTbvsqmhMZMXxLf
UxrVJhjzeAbCcbjSoon, a pile of snacks was in Ning Rushen’s arms.XPlwNNxRbQuMPMWHGlqAifJKETmptL
ojSDbWxzbgSaageNing Rushen happily nibbled here and there, as someone beside him asked:keMGGkEpOaJoTklNqObgZXyFfvQQqy
nZhFjjmRrDEpyhG“Can you finish all that?”PLYGdYoRBZQWPguoPeUpGEXWUxjFHS
YsTcavmMWoxfirKHe felt light and carefree, “I’m in a good mood, so I have a good appetite.”ISPzfNUtgHgqvrSXvNifmhLKjqEiMy
XWCBoLmfUreIUUFJust then, a movement caught his attention.SprrKIXhcheFpacjrcMCnxjsbjbMWr
tGubLMncWJsNJdYLi 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.”vLlPekMWiqiAzwOJICVPMmImGqYGbJ
SQlXjAsuEuSyxMcNing Rushen’s ears turned slightly red, and he became nervous, “Can you just eat anything from outside?”dSrkIJmzdxBSWzRbUcFbJMwdMiiCzX
MjMPQwdRyveyfisLi Wuting studied him, “Am I here to fast?”nrZEoUxXqCKIQtnxfrDcvrODnXwFka
RuPPZxuJMvbFMtx“…” Fair point, one must eat.fjVwYgUeMELlhOzTwOQHkkOqaKPRLF
RUvhpiqvYjAqConThe 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:ydGZCRSrhaadjQOCHSlTIEhXnqMTNH
ixBRwxjOBDKvgia“Would you noble sirs like to see a new novel?”IZtiwTwrzOkMHfyVkvpXgmWYcECSiK
AyHgnFcKMacsaxmNing Rushen was intrigued, “What novel?”uZwxfSUnynvAXTleccqkJZefHlvsFH
OONaETVsEujnRAt“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!”aOOJhgpJYKuXMexNcBpVsfNJeDzXoM
IljOzhQaCqldsTQThe vendor handed the book over.gjKAIZvaPRWRxUaqfPpDRDYGqxbnak
XxdAVKjCgxIjBlRThe cover revealed the names of the authors:WnXQrRgSUNtEKfzeUvdKykUKXRygqJ
jcPirVResttLVHpChief Editor: Jiangnan XiaoxiaoshengypDlLqnHTAaOUvWQmKJQJZmbSLWEig
PODvzoCGTUPmdGsAssociate Editor: A QuanREDqMGvcZiPSmYgzdYLbuCFpytxfMO
YwfAShrQJOhhObBPolisher: Shi ZiEQNDypKOztKfpbBeJKbmTTiZtALXUH
ljFwrpuQsmirKkoLi Wuting, “…”NdJqTgcOdgOOMrbVnCGUYHwGuzFXgw
hWJpFXBJxyxhiJUNing Rushen, “…”UfCfZZrTeMjsiQxJykcXzLETzBhIPU
VYkKAoECMKPOBUlSuch brazen pen names!eQHqtGWdzudRIEKKtLIXkZyviUNjMi
ynSWVPmZgUjuqIkBehind them, De Quan buried his face in his chest.dLAWijsJhJfLADftjRsrGcqwyQJrIh
fgucZXZrRDVvFNUAfter a moment of silence, Li Wuting glanced at the quiescent De Quan and took the book, flipping through it.NqpIbUlJgeKxfrOsOTPbBPWeFjnOKN
MgAZWesjaDfrgfWNing Rushen couldn’t help but lean over to look.mdXPTrhCvGaggbVqCgYmcfAjyDjLAL
DASECsfbUYIyhTbThe familiar plot was highly relatable, almost as if it were directly referencing them, especially since the protagonists were also a ruler and his minister.TnibXzoFEuYSXkuLrhSawjvZdemoTc
gjBJXmNLPnQWYLfFortunately, out of respect for their titles, the names were changed to bear no resemblance to theirs.DGrTEzqeovUCMHkFRMaLyNCYnBBIOr
xQVcglUDSVVpkLZNing Rushen skimmed through a scene that had just happened last month, his sharp gaze falling on De Quan:lJiZytbzmMkBXBSVvurnPfYUusQiHP
jpYADpKLvaqPwTyWell, well, colluding with the prince again!aSeRJYKZDcKgpdPozkgnZXqokxYEio
lKwyhsWqlEmwNOYDe Quan shook his head in innocence: This part really wasn’t me!oqQMjlxdJwXHCvbyyjYNBJAaZhTpcK
ywdfumMhINACEneNing Rushen thought for a moment and understood: Well, you little short… long legs!xeOVgxcyckuTBdkbUBdOssVtlAlSkN
uVrAqUzuJSKdErTJust then, a cold chuckle came from beside him.tpIaskZuDhuahbAqvTceTDtyfLcgLq
GEfbkQbrHUtgKlDLi Wuting’s gaze was fixed on the pen name “Jiangnan Xiaoxiaosheng,” “No wonder he sent me that ridiculous letter last month.”JCFVxsQpArIJmiGtpzTJgpwYbZHGaO
tNqsXIlbYmaqRWG“What ridiculous letter?”sLCXzhMPsZQMpfoiagNLMaovBwXsgN
czLZMSffjBLRsCj“It had a hundred ‘ha’s written on it.”YJgOEtucYypEaNusSArYxLNMIuGbUo
ZRcVcsozyRHWolpNing Rushen took a deep breath: …You even counted them!!ZIaFbppIKTOOJubUbQcKeouOjZMUiy
nmCBKZMAZBqHQetUnder his incredulous gaze, Li Wuting snapped the book shut, pursing his lips in evaluation, “What a mess.”EkvzAuEvPxOZYyIQWHHhUWYAQsEiLX
eCnvOqfgKtBEipoJust then, a crisp voice chimed in:TcWOYvUMWEOfPzxUtHcqURWDmDvAAe
urNciHIljrJImoW“What’s so messy about it?”RAfqmjDmsXxCyDsFwuTpmqqSMKSqBQ
SQtfLMseuqrQXoVNing 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.”AJOEvgZRkqCHKWjOXAnvxUwtTMuuJE
GXPAaGTXJtjtDSFHe couldn’t help but ask, “Why do they all love it?”seTOIxcGRtMJkOcXgQzzaeEsTQVxuv
bbnEzvfcwLrltGIThe 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…”VkTSLRqIfhAgvtbLAgbJUwUyFhViij
uHUbJsmmhQReJJaNing Rushen’s heart inexplicably skipped a beat.QXLrRpUjnyRffhQTHlCytOwMzjpEfn
qwpcwrYnShLKnMfLi Wuting’s gaze also fell over, “Which two?”ySmnGnGoXYTnRIOVXVpGQBTkrAbsZC
aurfUrnemWlZfdF“Naturally, our Emperor and Chancellor Ning!”IDkvNlRwskkGqkLjIJHIoGgrISGKqb
xAqKEMQtTNQPHEm“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!”RJjusXcCJhLctSIsGwlkoQPCaivJLR
TtAmeDDNmMRJGIY“I think so too, heehee~”symtrSFPeGYMKOokkspTrASHaPRAuQ
MNSkcVvLdtgXwRINing Rushen was caught off guard! He was eating melon and it turned out to be about himself.blytaxKNeGsfNUWoJTWagGpgZMqyCm
ArprRmHgZYmpuuMYou’ve got it right, ladies…RzCgLiZFTUTwLOhNJaJeXfumsBPLKN
iKWgtVCFYbXFnGhHis face warmed, but he maintained his composure and asked, “Just because of that?”qaTSfmXOoahxQhUdIiQteMQiadwTgF
PwzaBnurYlHUtkcThe 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.”JsohNAuMEIbqcWvzZVvboUkTwXVJwg
NGuUyWNCEhDsXky“And at every important event, the Emperor and Chancellor Ning are always together.”wfJYasqJEFerVxaBRFzAmFftlGWWPF
KNqeUmOEaNssilm“Such a perfect match between a wise ruler and a virtuous minister~”iroZsFdnAvXmEzOrAECovvXNQBoooB
sfadcJwXjxntolmShe clapped her hands together, “I hope their relationship is real!”XIWORQilBLVXmBnxNHTVSDejyUiLSo
uSCuRowoOEzbppVThe 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!”bVTOPKgHzWAiCmNhXmXhaPZLwCLTiL
mGYLtVuGhmwMytvNing Rushen, “…”xisHZiEbZnJEQaWagtudzPsORBKfhH
pmeejRulEKXFVFSThat’s quite a balanced diet you’re committing to.GJKuBqMBMvmEeVPbDTBVOEmdFsxesK
DWCpwGqsontagIVListening to people shipping him and Li Wuting right in front of him was a bit embarrassing, so he tugged at Li Wuting:MUwnHbPzHUddBZTEueJWRRejRDLFOp
XzJRFXPapajBxFl“Alright, let’s go.”lQBpOCMFhJZeOkrpElYCKroDUoXSTc
RtuYAVOQfhfuOdmHe said, but saw Li Wuting tuck the “messy” novel into his sleeve, naturally paying for it, “Yes, let’s go.”kDDbavHkUeHpiPvsDTdYoVYZcAWJyI
upccrEdpdXdgAtQNing Rushen: ?eWwowSTmYWJeSFwtbozVEDrAIfYlJl
MRCKFJbpchxWTeJ…Li Wuting, your face is getting thicker.mmHUzmyFzcNltCqHeMLIwXxmFmebMj
FFEiYhMrOTcgOrNA hand gently hooked his under the sleeve.RDYcmPcRBRIlaeAfQlwtWTuQSMnBSI
QzrmFDKCRWVKnAPSuppressing his slight embarrassment, he followed along.aowgTExiMqySCcbAfXMvAyQXvGGcsK
fxXTFnJsrUIwhkYThe two figures moved away, and the girl in yellow suddenly paused, glancing in the direction they left, then again:CyXHJnasCBVICWIbzDaxbfPsqUXesX
ttZnkXnFXdHlYTW“Isn’t it said that Chancellor Ning has a red mole by his ear…”LtKzHdmUIrhyzlzDhppCKHCpWqiOQY
rEuNwPZFZVVZLuTThe two looked at the noble figures in the distance, suddenly realizing, and exchanged incredulous glances: Aaaaah!!!LAvUDFzgpgaIKILJBoMXEllVyVjyxF
ktFcQyiICvtySqg·zfNpdRGCtvVvOgobRSZUXebEcvjBTt
aSjogEaXpwNCeoJBack in the carriage, they set off again.TfCYJAnvKhVAhiKlzRfFgfzvbCtWrb
azVaZncFLwgDglyThe carriage curtain closed, and Ning Rushen deliberately leaned in to ask:WbuIHRARXsCwODBbdPQDUAhOBXSThC
sCIfaLKDvidrKMy“Your Majesty, when do you plan to read it? When I’m not looking, secretly at night?”lUhGTDVTaIFsjrNggECgMEBMLFYMSV
KPtiVpMMUHvuvWrLi Wuting gave him a teasing look, “Do I get a chance to read secretly at night?”oJHPMRvWUnxShMkBNwEwXpzjPkLAlT
KKmCxOxKlnEoFizNing Rushen’s heart skipped, choking for a moment.zwixlEBKqUXiafBIvnkkgkpDqBKfrk
tSvIbmFTKRFECQzA whisper came close to his ear, warm, “…I’ll read it to you, alright?”leNWmQOZZJthXfaGrjWmIChznoaKDJ
XlDsbUBhNkjDKEYHis face burned: Shameless!aYVIbQxAXYuVzaTYsuvDxLYttfpbgN
XqnJtWDFVeowRDbNing Rushen held his breath, “…Then read it softly.”UQUOyOBsoiaZTFNxtEvZJoiyaATVRW
wGivvzuDOowsXpTLi Wuting chuckled, his Adam’s apple reddening, “Alright.”JLWAzOTjfGRaAxVwHZHpzuZsppXzbh
cPLfpMejbuHXMCJThe atmosphere in the carriage grew warm, just as a guard’s voice came, “Master, we’ve left Yaojin, where to next?”ftjIKVBBmbdIEIUHkytmvSQbwcpNcN
puWNOMjdSxVWwCuLi Wuting turned to ask, “Where do you want to go?”oyorQEcosxymWNrXXxCTCRzWLOGwoY
wDUkxyJnJeFGNWLNing Rushen lifted the carriage curtain.RlEeXxAywEKVkFWzqdZWPqlOvUCsUD
lsiHqSmoCagBsSCOutside was a vast expanse, a gentle breeze brushing past, new green sprouts dotting the roadside.sgQDGQscgulpYSeTNLpHAAfhpmJuDr
yOjbBIogJBymPkcThe sky was high, the earth wide, everything free and thriving.halwIarImdbeJOqYWlsZNcCImQlZYv
psWdhERvqrznqRfHe felt a surge of joy, leaning against Li Wuting’s shoulder with closed eyes, “Where to…”RtUzMlRmYPoWxOzBjGmEajYYREiRnW
RayxwaEiyRIcuxZLi Wuting looked down with a smile, “Yes, where to.”oDMUuqIUgfDMmImYYYUicteLCFkkzC
BRAAgCKXWnrZrAYNing Rushen aimlessly listed:cvinwtXetHEPAUojtHOgIaettbefwW
qkEVXcXdIUFphPD“General Huo sent me another recipe last month, we could go to the northern frontier to see the Husky… the Dingyuan Army.”UIaIDErOgMLKLycxZtfNtmMjATDDqV
WzmuibsWpbEVKxs“And Prince Xuan said the grain harvest in Jiangnan was bountiful, he’s now dedicated to farming, becoming a major grain producer.”WoFnypYcjItuibcExXZHzuYqAGHHeq
USbMKRPJdRURPxI“The people of Quning haven’t tried the meat-stuffed buns yet, let’s go to Quning again…”PqQwhhCVjPpNBDNQGsKInYWdhdzDFx
EEoHrrttAXzvqoNHis rambling voice drifted out of the carriage, and De Quan outside grinned:BiSTjXsDJLRmXgxiHzlRbsqNUYTISm
iacBoZhJmCAgNVi“Chancellor Ning has many places he wants to visit.”HoyutsNNUmncCcbXRzyNFopkADScnw
RolcHrTzqQzmiODNing Rushen looked up at Li Wuting, “Is it too many?”OXbzRkllgglaqwcCAiOxzYAIStQsZK
IybhkmuipQfxJKZ“Not at all.” Li Wuting took his hand, their palms naturally fitting together, “Remember what I said…”tjiMLqUiUrZUvtDrGmZleiPtrWdtaR
GRKgwrTNWBtCGBPNing Rushen smiled, “There’s nowhere we can’t go.”kJGuetcRSRgTZhYErnUtAfulQFNQXv
DLvInsIBTybYpJvA gentle breeze lifted the carriage curtain.BEBVVgKhURBAaIMKIFXvYEWOGAzAFq
GOfdwyMDGXsIozsHe leaned back against the Emperor’s shoulder, closing his eyes.rVQgTrJpRCPyjGiFeUGFqHsapwyyMu
AodCXbkujrHCMukOutside, the spring scenery was boundless, their journey long and far.zbklMIEbnjCDbGtKxBXCEoViEFRXbQ
SupYQTGcJstknSeAuthor’s note:sQOCVXgKVsKzcMSixNFXJCcIsldGXd
KEPnSonqykKDwZGThe main story concludes here, thank you for your companionship!MSSOOqIdtKdhkZUHDNYQFOrogwphXa
AWSzDALDuLENXYtThe spring scenery is boundless, their journey long and far.OCZFThrAVPfbZCKIsTKmYZBTWCMcaF
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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 😀