Chapter 12
The figure pointed at flinched for a moment. It seemed like they wanted to escape, but couldn’t.NfChPOvEWMcakKzfiSUWYpjrPYSesy
zQezNWhDCdxqhuVNing Rushen couldn’t bear it anymore, just as he was about to muster the courage to speak up, he heard the figure, blushing, say with a trembling voice:GUpMBcJLrsbUjcMErHGWKzTWJgSjtM
eQdHoRfoVSOnIPu“The commander made a mistake, I… I am not Shiyi!!”NOCtUqTkBvrZylkwNLeLgEXhOBhpdQ
DqHsbHVwxrxeOHQLi Wuting’s face had already darkened by half. He pinched his brow and said to Yin Zhao, “You go down first.”wsAZgkPmaKfjalmhQGgsQefcrlIOQn
BxoQdsYTdvLEpReShiyi bowed and swiftly disappeared into the night.VqcGXZqVdUVgugdRjudSsNLyrjCFdt
vtkOPUgGHGeQUvgThey each dispersed the Jinyiwei under their command, and Ning Rushen and Li Wuting faced each other in silence for a few seconds.jcTJdeAWpzdlfEnDRQxBbfxXJeQjvn
BbjWzotBFqkTiTk“Have you had dinner yet?” The words came at the same time.PbMzbovFJaUiMjMUYKdHnUbZiJXgKm
CghvYIcvHxUDlwVNing Rushen paused for a moment, “Not yet.”adGuAmDIPREysWRMwKIMyoamXyOyEi
AIzgxsyTnHgpwnqHe had just come out of the bath, his hair still not completely dry, draped behind him in only a white robe.jowMATmXYbCBgYeQMIQKtYFzGcNMmP
rwRVfKEbICrGGkjLi Wuting’s gaze fell upon him.VMnJBlRLuZMmHFJqkvBcNHYeWyFfRz
TiOtLhLTMDsFEYhIn his eyes, it seemed like there was still a hint of moisture, and there was a water mark on the collar. The night breeze was cool, carrying the scent of grass and a hint of dew.qtvJMoeAdehykLYFCoPvNSAxNalbit
DxFBfeIzTzAkJjkHe withdrew his gaze, turned around, and said, “Hmm.”iMYwDLqJICweFDPKeQARUAafHRooio
YUNTtZchUDbTqDI“?” Ning Rushen was left puzzled by his response. As he stood there, observing Li Wuting’s broad back, De Quan turned his head and winked at him, mouthing:SDAlkUdNZtyNIgziylvZaJFqBeGVBE
HLWyDJbDEPCmJie“The Emperor summoned you for dinner.”TAVOPqwtaLMySXsywYVqtIsJXNGdlI
mSElFIgvCoPpTpXNing Rushen: …??wAoMkKBssDFmATcsiWQYtXrtFKPlXd
lYwiQYAJeOqfJwwLi Wuting inviting him to dine together was likely just a casual remark, perhaps made to break the tension.FEZoUiKduqqcHmPjLcXRBHzCwOkRVj
AXEotqqNOUtQtWxBut he couldn’t just go casually.mFQAOWUXgSfeanKllTATSuHvbsCGrl
aleOoyGtbSJgjmTNing Rushen returned to his tent, put on his official robe, tied up his hair, and as he was about to leave, he ran into the jubilant Geng Yan.WmMZcGKnojOqLNCpffOHsBxnzeeNOt
tmDYmkbnfrhsJDJ“Geng Yan, let’s go, eat some roasted rabbit!”GMlmuixgVEZXMiMXHEibOBbqyiyzVR
LALTgszPwrZkClXNing Rushen shook his head, “I’m not going.”ADnXSHTzqxWPCbhzSHKYdFiSPPMpdT
WkRIIsWPWYauJpU“…Why, don’t you like rabbits?”ZGjZrZcOtTvylnqDNpFpTOBSnAWkux
oGMUTBswFkgGcxs“The Emperor summoned me for dinner.”vtDmjUiNVTmYorBrwbjdbcRnAbYUtf
oxBPATWPzQCNDQdGeng Yan’s expression twisted, patting his chest and murmuring to himself, “Stay calm, stay calm,” before turning and leaving the tent together with Ning Rushen.sFlvfavcskejyQjwqScyuylQaaoPCj
AIHOrfOtZVLTpyTThe Emperor and his courtiers were dining in front of the tent.KhjekYDsjOdYnktPNCusfCNffEKILm
pUXDCblKUGMrGjiA bonfire was lit in the open space in front of the tent, with the Emperor seated at the central position, while the other courtiers sat around the fire pit.fEoVpdoeOvdOdWWdxTFbGgKbmyjxlN
KkVOGWhqNjxueuKAs they walked towards the gathering, Geng Yan said, “By the way, I just saw Lu Shijiang, Gong Xiujian, and Tan Xiujian return. Their limbs are all sprained, probably won’t be able to get up for at least half a month.”WjxeBSshtfJYJRXmYHVjhrlACfOsrg
DbVkqivjEdyBkWYNing Rushen remained silent for a moment.JUShbuMiToKvpiwTsrOKtRKrXHKQpt
QFuCdNJYhUeBGJIAfter more than twenty laps, how could he not drift?SsZhAlTiiUdtLgQLEleGOYbHOeKEpO
MrrwSPCkAuhxHlAGeng Yan whispered again, “Do you think that spooking the horse was intentional? Do you think His Majesty noticed and did it to vent his anger on you?”eCGijAQGdfcWXqujGGmfJwLngGBaAY
rcqDviDRTZBlVXlNing Rushen felt speechless at hearing this.hOmgTQQTFuQhoTfhpZVwUtusiRGjRW
dqabXaepUXOvmsZWhy would Li Wuting want to vent his anger on him?OCTNStXQoVnsZaWGwjufHrwbRntxrO
ZQrOlkPiyzIJowDJust a month ago, he even intended to keep himself from getting angry.ETudWZTlraqAQZHCcbjGivnsVmQeJw
EVYXiCnJbBUPzzP“I don’t know if it was intentional.”aInDaenPUeWIHlaoWDgaVahTpTOpHK
GinLIGEMgkfdcuxNing Rushen looked towards the faintly flickering fire ahead. “But it’s probably because of something else.”FDjXftlkNvARUUjeXKMqGcVvpMdpWp
fPoKmIEVFYEaFYwLi Wuting’s punishments were always calm and collected.xDWJcFbWqDwDjnBXRgxIcRnlkZGxvo
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AXqlLjUkRcXzQOWUpon reaching the fire, Li Wuting was already seated.RfECIKsBzGIlJJyJUprgiofKnEiKqh
rUNYwxeSWSfszWaOn the fire, sizzling mountain chicken and antelope were cooking, their golden hues shimmering in the crackling flames.DAhlXKcDhGxLRZxAHsbVfvzILbLrEO
jsAXwNkVVbVagcELi Yingtang and Li Jingyu were also seated on one side, while De quan and the palace servants were serving the meal.mllrbDdARfxfIhAVdFqcIGutkKfzxc
MHurxEHirChMNZrNing Rushen approached and paid his respects before being seated on the other side.MZPvzYfFCiLeAnQWuQsgugcUfXpXQl
EYhHbfIaVpUKdnsJust as he sat down, a palace maid immediately brought a plate and a small knife over. Before he could even say “thanks,” he saw De Quan across from him gesturing incessantly with his lips:KIRRYNNeAzgiCrcLDjZszXjvWyefIx
aJIoXNjSiYznigK“What are you waiting for? Hurry up and cut for His Majesty.”pyfQoNvvFeacIAsBSztAaGDIPTjNfx
wQICcscyFHyhzMSNing Rushen hesitated, “…”YdqGevcZwuaFvHUBlTTucNGFhPvPUT
GQUQpwbMgvCgRJdWith a knife in hand, he looked to Li Wuting for permission, “I’ll come to cut the meat for His Majesty.”BYMwSyyFJQypTpbONmYmCfgivJqSRk
EHjZRfMdBeDhQhCLi Wuting glanced at him sideways.ACXqqMFFwqgTOqFAiMNyRMMnPwwpEe
sBJLpFFxtEKoyBBWarm red light haloed Li Wuting’s sharply defined face, the young emperor exuded dignified composure, revealing no hint of emotion on his face, “Hmm.”BbeFnWSrJXTNzIxsfiEBdqpZiuCFKq
nJqsmTffnISdBAgNing Rushen turned to the grill in front of him.OgvaHFhKflFbzVTVfExecmMsmrUsBG
OcAdtrDjWqwZGgwThe roasted pheasant had already been shared between Prince Xuan and Prince Jing, leaving only bits and pieces. He could only aim the knife at the roasted antelope, scraping against the golden-brown meat.JZLMBlpZvfRDcdczVGmkeoQdROHsEI
qhcWaQmxYfLUfttThe antelope meat was thick and firm, and Ning Rushen felt like he was almost carving flowers on its surface, yet he still couldn’t cut off a piece of meat.WuEHTmRKQgrdipNXFEScSXeMAEPDxc
IkqiiYSLbGGvGBhHe was paddling back and forth when Li Wuting spoke up, “Corporal punishment?”MCiHOFjCKqcJeftLLgrkBZDeXMPDMD
NMxyOgfaWzwtLpO“…” His hand shook, just as a piece of meat fell.YATmKXkbZNFkLsrdrBXBvBkgpofNLC
dzxGiLHPKERwuzzNing Rushen respectfully placed the chosen piece of meat in front of Li Wuting, “Thousand cuts.”¹qxcDamXyPURMrrXgbAVuDDVkJkzLYF
YSheKbvpWbZEfYYLi Wuting, “…”kqXGXlpxcgkeZoKFHjxbZSvhvCKynH
KVNMHTpuYwknJVELi Wuting remained still for a moment, and Ning Rushen held this pose for a few seconds. Across from them, Li Yingtang was afraid that something inappropriate might come up, so he spoke, “Lord Ning, is your hand still injured?”fErAOlvHOPMxRudEgiOulhYkXNfJQd
hCLyrVWuylHDYzJ“Mm…” Ning Rushen glanced down at the red mark on his palm. When the horse spooked, he held onto the reins for dear life, causing it.hYtFKmBnPCnxUipltWFBkMXuSObccQ
WbEjIYLwwzQwvne“Thank you for your concern, Prince. It’s just a minor abrasion.”UkxxJYEONCwfiDNXVxVPdmULxjrhWy
sAcuEnfyfNEtUVMThe plate in his hand was suddenly taken away.tWhevzHSdBdbsYkLjCZjxWoPXvHcor
OrSNNNQjdKIKSNWLi Wuting’s tone was indifferent, “Lord Ning, please help yourself. If you can’t cut the meat, summon a palace servant. We wouldn’t want people to think I’m mistreating court officials.”eaOBBJrzAgHzcTmYyjxvzwAxBFsydH
gJVYEBhwVPJcBkJNing Rushen blinked, “Understood.”ECocLoQjfBaTsMecaXxHnBMQdcvdlE
MupllwLKqLgLiorWith the attendants’ help, a stack of sliced meat quickly filled the plate, accompanied by wine, vegetables, and fruits.yAvkAUueiqQjsIaNVlFpVWWkocIthH
grjqWdaHZvYGRlZNing Rushen picked up a lettuce leaf from the assortment.HDkTiKBBvATifNCIIDuWlAJzmQoLmP
EkGyxtKzcGhJmQtHe remembered a way of eating barbecue he had seen before, so he opened his mouth wide, placed the leaf on top, and shoved all the meat into the abyss of his mouth.sHUufMOTfhxaVDaQYuMTnwFObxJOTE
CkrBzQHJDVmRIKKLi Wuting happened to glance over, “…What are you doing?”UguczhZGGCxzbUhHkDMGHwRYZnKzmS
KyEJLOkMsqQZTmoNing Rushen’s mouth was almost sealed shut with food, “Wrapping meat with vegetables.”HTGcahxnncjJssCzcictMSMinAqisT
ImVHmuQwyuIcqFiLi Wuting stared at him with lowered lashes.jXzRbXkyYJAqCYbssiebtExbKTqIKP
huRyUStvzjFHvLmFrom those bright and vivid eyes to the plump cheeks.mdMRybXDWzOtrcpEudjsKJvaIzakvC
vZNgonoRgDzbVJMAfter he swallowed, Li Wuting slowly spoke, “Ning Qing, where did you learn such a… ” He paused, seeming to consider an appropriate adjective.dIOxBkJGJHNnHMYqYAuOeWuGpITRJn
kvKhyGWEENBOuJS“A reckless eating style?”LHORothiigIWhVAfkGeoPqIICsZTPR
uYbekMKJvhPeXSWNing Rushen replied, “…”ZfqDrknrgbLbktCNQAIYiLGcOGHkIy
BrtTDlCffUexhnvNing Rushen said, “My hometown’s eating style.”RRilmcXdmOUpsEcJECPfRzBsDQwSqZ
UzJdgALJlFkbvuR“Hometown’s eating style?” Li Wuting’s tone was steady, his gaze piercing into Ning Rushen’s eyes as if trying to see through his soul through this expression, “I remember Ning Qing’s hometown is in Yuchuan.”oEHjkLmOvIGIxLfoLZjFQiHCttZUVP
LDHWwcEDDtorMCs“If there’s a chance, I’d like to see it with my own eyes.”HSgdyqSKmoLNBnpiApqUxUwJsfkTch
YNLqePXRXISEeADHis deep black pupils flickered with a bright flame, intimidating and unsettling at such close proximity.fuFZdrlxgUtTAzkxgqkKfkuRkCjnTp
rZZmImJhQrEyePkNing Rushen held his breath: What’s going on with Li Wuting?mvRwdMHbdCWGpOBeryNAsaCuYaDvkC
bxcOhWHRRgDxyIdDoes he still remember where his hometown is? Didn’t he emerge as the spokesperson for his hometown?KxcHoIanirpDROOMNTNPNbKHeNWAZE
ZVNsisQZbCtadODHe subconsciously licked the corner of his lips, “Uh.”mTWGzTfjZScYYQSMZtETFccXXddzhT
EuRQpFmQGehQaPcThey needed to come up with a way for all the people of Yu Chuan to learn to eat like this.FlJakXMWWEqPodkFAiwOyKIGVfiQMv
cUGidvxhxIragoMIn the midst of their hesitant exchange, they suddenly heard a familiar sound from across the table: “Hmm hmm yeah yeah hmm hmm!”mOXnwfbfwlBxgcyhxsMzpoZWYzOMAx
cOwkUUcGLRhsqNuThey both turned their heads.KEXEykjRnqLfBcsPTzYpjryXifMuHZ
zWtaGfTpiTXIjyUThey saw Li Jingyu covering a large piece of vegetable leaf, stuffing meat into his mouth amidst the astonished gaze of the palace attendants.ernGSyFjqOIpUmpGvCdOBYNCUQdXOc
GaPYMgzrXjZqjVoNing Rushen sighed inwardly, “…”DAkZaRrlhdIgxkSRtAOFUbkTsPRYOG
aCteYolcZMxNONsLi Wuting’s temple twitched. “Jingyu, what kind of behavior is this!”UHaWXaAtNlmLCxBNyMuUbwIYRvklKZ
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VMqSmuLxziIFsYZFor the rest of the dinner, both the young and the old behaved properly.BZAcRBKkangZddXYaXGIsAdmXlTPGU
LCwgzpvLROoYUGBNing Rushen began to focus on grilling meat.pFnbmCGtbgptFoCJTqewkAkIdTDdZg
dETPyyZUlzdYJsQThe meat grilled over firewood exuded a woody aroma, and the wild game meat from the mountains was tender and flavorful, something rare to find in modern times.iwntVkNuGaQRQfcvOILAdlTOwfrpdS
rkKGuyKxOTveGEwThe accompanying wine was a sweet fruit wine with low alcohol content.TMnXhoLgbNBpugChmONhXqWjgZKURx
NQtOYXLWrOamzSVNing Rushen drank quite a bit, only noticing a slight warmth on his cheeks after finishing dinner.IFJYFDfwYUYepdqyByafahygMhwJNp
gppFALZaazRPLDYBut against the bright flames, that blush wasn’t very noticeable.BQLSPyAwIyqZQfDUNkrmRNTuCmGlYv
XWomZvuYaQynrMPAfter dinner dispersed.NPHFYldxyGKkMkcHfKDrCLMbjMwFjF
EsAdPKBqQYxMSpyNing Rushen felt his mind gradually drifting again. He excused himself to Li Wuting, “I take my leave.”zfPsyrNwpxvLzAxenaziLZviLHQRLE
TQqPBAsKqInjdByLi Wuting didn’t notice anything unusual about him. “Hmm.”HQZRcUEeSlfWVCvOLYHCVvEirxykxr
vvJHtMdyZZpUAJxNing Rushen turned and found a quiet place to catch some fresh air.EjpsVaGPhsDswryrrcnHWtBgEIzndq
ItqnkijLiuMuaqABased on his previous experience of seeing the Higanbana flowers and the Bridge of Helplessness from afar, this time he stayed away from the riverbank and went to the fence outside the camp.MkrOIwkISeXsVZLzALEWCvHGJSKTsQ
kQVbZBnEtFdKNjNAs the night fell and the stars and moon hung high.yekxeeTgDAPOVzaqBTLZJdsAwgZTOO
QQsHPsTsDhwwqybThe vast expanse of the camp was covered by the night sky, with the night breeze rustling through the grass, bringing a hint of coolness.pRvTSakKuQsisCpFWieTMEQgVFGUCS
oXebXlTpynUABBHNing Rushen was sitting by the fence, enjoying the breeze, when the young prince Li Jingyu came over with palace attendants. “Lord Ning.”GKkCAnHthqCVLHSyYCAClrheOoblxh
qKgHmreyZtuYYGD“I have seen Prince Jing.”XJClJvovbXREjHrZogeHvrmqalEaQk
JYLmNGefvcMQWAGLi Jingyu waved his hand and sat down beside him.QtTWKhCWEPxCtbcsVIzHHZLNjOqfvl
jdyrRWPICqDNcYJNing Rushen looked at the short figure in front of him: ?xRhmvLKZkDvKGofXdNXdJKtvsQudoA
jvKqHFiRaAnEDafLi Jingyu whispered, “Let’s talk about some private matters of the crown prince.”pUVuuaUeSOPjonfvZYHrcAFmaeyAxk
vjHGacbLZthtQTINing Rushen: …VaruulXcdQxsQOXbnruLedSzOqqTUX
jeUxaIvALAVWagpHe felt like he might be really drunk.VUGFWOZrnjpsjGuWyBiLbMIZEhHfmH
PVFNWNCXSrKJrlJOtherwise, why couldn’t he understand a single word the young prince said?lEWTTOvydUpXwlBSyNBDenTbvlSEaI
pIaeHWbPnCOZhjXLi Jingyu started to speak softly on his own, “Is the crown prince treating you differently from others?”JaEosxGTizXuHPkhqrQSLOvFEIeroh
nTgqPKycwauAgiINing Rushen paused for a moment. “Of course not.”yHYzguViGidstDevWNpymSOmsBTPbZ
GziBGcWFdcWsmFjIf he had to say what was different.AftkLBXIuzXpCLFcvrohAMpKkzdkwT
BurBtqnNqvdYkFqIt was that the crown prince seemed to want to kill him, and often set traps for him.AfvdSPLhhwREuRUAWqeOWRpFniwNjz
boTLzyHgNHrIVGQLi Jingyu looked puzzled, “Then why did he scold me just now for eating meat wrapped in vegetables, but not you?”jfIfWaSvzrSicoycbEzFlvebaSDDsS
wUIcULXbcbXAWfhNing Rushen looked at the gradually less innocent look in his eyes and hurriedly said, “Because I lost face for myself, Your Highness lost face for the royal family.”lIumksqEAfaoJKrMJxkkxCWrbcLnVL
AiAWeXKzAImAoThLi Jingyu seemed to understand.ePlPBxeJDAeRXdsAxHUbWpGhiKORul
vxueBRCcobBfGHJOh, it means they both lost face.XiwblmeVYYPSjCiSmYEibAryuIEUIz
CteCpZWhOGJPsySAs they sat there chatting aimlessly, they heard Geng Yan’s voice from afar, calling out, “Ning Chen—”hDPRNgodXOweiuvIPYsWifKtUrakjA
tYHFoGPLChCuWfbNing Rushen turned his head, and the palace lamp behind him illuminated this corner of the fence.CIDkUaamqXYwflygxLYOYfEroHjmAg
ZJQMIjlQBmLLTTzGeng Yan jogged over, only to see Ning Rushen’s face flushed with drunkenness. He fell silent, exchanged a polite greeting with Li Jingyu, and helped Ning Rushen up.lVkrumxiJRsSFgepnBSNfqZdimZjof
NrgNDrlNXhDweke“At dinner, all I saw was you drinking like a fish. Indeed, you’re completely drunk.”qquVdMyNsbEcltzuYsLppTfSmDqKiq
lhEVjWnWoKPFbBRAt this moment, Ning Rushen was already feeling the effects of alcohol, so he obediently let himself be pulled along, “Hmm…”VksxRhbclJzEPRyGxGQIEcLVRFgwlY
BgyoUezXrVwbAjtWhen he gets drunk, he doesn’t actually cause a scene; instead, he’s even more well-behaved than usual. His thoughts are a bit slower, and everything he does is a subconscious reaction.WPxaMsTEwILNTHvVRkyFkFkrUPbKsc
zskeDhoBwxLieSHSeeing this, Geng Yan observed with curiosity, “You really let yourself be manipulated when you’re drunk.”DWGsSsuQTNjALmuHYVhXiqqAUANDAu
AAqUhwMKGinJgzULet himself be manipulated…eRJasEcQptACIOKcsVWDjzomDpFSjQ
VNMcZgCxQdxtrHoFollowing his consciousness, Ning Rushen lifted his leg and kicked out.lKtPrgetFUdePHjhZJhTzrDyTlrZbV
gumEUvSZtAqSMVj“Gah, ahh…!” Geng Yan was so annoyed that he wanted to throw him out, but seeing King Jing still eagerly watching nearby, he endured it. Half supporting and half dragging Ning Rushen, he bid farewell and headed back.HnAvSnMrRScCxJNKYkpxHCtjPvtpsY
JLOqJsstmSULQggThe two figures disappeared among the camp.YshBAfAKwTQnlQOLHhBxhusFnsdbev
SiIGLUWwlvREbjvLi Jingyu also clapped his hands and called for the palace servants to return.YdDDKXwrfgwKADokHbyTiGVyiRZWYt
bpwCalXBGeZeQox…kCspAYiNMNdmAyEYYsJdnQqBvaFZRg
bDTQMIqaNgQGtcRAs a prince, Li Jingyu had his own separate tent.TJIQXWeZZGDCBKHrvPrOPaQCnHQndO
zjZKOyeTlmJfeuXWhen he returned to his tent and saw his dignified third imperial brother sitting inside, he greeted, “Imperial Brother!”dvPIOlQtKraSaYgsKDJXmbEVEAuHOJ
NGMZkLAwDdcPwTYLi Wuting looked up.QdwSfWfUqwTfWClRNHejFserNFxHtb
VuDSUbzSYZnyLtUAfter confirming that everything was fine with him, he asked, “Where did you go so late at night?”taiovHjBgewJCQeTgsDWahkvzrUAVN
OnCKLKLQIAjsDSoLi Jingyu replied, “I went to chat with Lord Ning.”JFpMNLolUuTbdXSRMpdDUsFQxVxACO
MdhjhHLOEDZrUiyThere was a brief silence in the room, then Li Wuting tapped his knee with his fingertips, “Oh, what did you talk about?”SiHQYUZBrGwibmNwFnpdUzfwCFcuND
kEjvujcCudZKXiWLi Jingyu said, “Some private matters. But Lord Ning got drunk and was soon taken away by Minister Geng… um, Geng Yan.”IbPuuXpQBmSghGTtayZdZMugpsGzUa
FEfkXnnakhjfwTjLi Wuting’s eyes steadied, “Drunk?”zoyhmlOzUwJJxhimtviSjaVDjIIKTM
jTZJuTyaLWldafyRecalling Geng Yan’s words, Li Jingyu nodded, “Yes, he got drunk and let himself be manipulated.”OnrXErUbEXfDeJfHQYLnbfKnZvYBeH
zNBgeynwygljMKFLi Wuting fell silent.oFpBrVjLxnSIYjHNrVfGkwGjxTXLjl
FzEDcNBIsRMlLzJThe scene of Ning Rushen being drunk flashed before his eyes again—completely dazed, answering questions instinctively.qwRzjvFRBJhQVaOyFyAxfOxaeULcWb
wnZjGpaSEciEVYaBut later, he fell into the water and lost consciousness.enGYoDRWExLdUlRyLIzRjOHzWTmvCw
XmmGoiXiCIpEKRp…What about this time?lBtMDOxdPhzctbOFBMRqMfxzaddpgN
dKdzvtOMjtHEDgULi Wuting lowered his eyes and remained silent for a while, then stood up and said, “I’ll go over and take a look. You should rest early.”juYTrOwDUlHCUyhTigyCFqJmDhNWpf
SJIsdFkQfplkMOWAfter saying that, he walked out of the tent.eIzHyWplxqgMJPyMUKWbgVAdjZzjSM
gxJLwZyWrEesPMT…zmTImagNQbqXfRNVfwUbZodcUpwCBi
mXzYgdqsDpixqROAfter a while,XfoFqhCYqHyFOErsuHlumdbFQrhXtU
HZwATLUwlUaLZElLi Jingyu had just changed his clothes with the help of the palace servants when the tent curtain was lifted again. Prince Xuan, Li Yingtang, poked his head in and looked around. “Jingyu, where’s His Majesty?”BmkcTgzbagYairLBZNQvHswUfKKrbq
mdLZpwgNtapgeiO“The Emperor isn’t here.”nAGSyKFYbtSNpLpfKMCxVBZpDPPGUU
aDNErxDQQFArnwX“Where did he go?”nkhMifvLQVbecLcBHhCumDGZIyfOMm
kAdtOVUdwhmXGWnLi Jingyu recalled, “As soon as he heard that Lord Ning was so drunk that he was at the mercy of others, he went out.”ffiacVZmnZfiNyqUMSbERVXsACekDn
lkiJLtgZBqcoRKp“…”azUWkzkQVYntFALpdYNwQfGpKSXLQy
pffrSjslEpwPrsiThe scene of binding in the study was still vivid in Li Yingtang’s mind, making his pupils dilate with shock.eTeIGHHIqKQCQkRyTFmZQLMEWClWMR
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