Chapter 21
Li Wuting’s gaze remained fixed on the two hands clasped tightly together, his lips moving as if he wanted to speak but then deciding against it.oiHFuoErSdJvHmBxCaxuRBOIXcYUVs
dzWgFHElZVUyKDNNing Rushen was still by his side, leaning in to listen attentively, covering his ears.jzkaHyPmzPIWWHMWaiGCozPXehlPIU
jnavyZALbGfCNKZDe Quan sneakily stole a glance and saw Ning Rushen covering his ear to listen to the Emperor’s whispered words, his face beaming with a smile:XdOfpHDXnepEjYBNvrWUtIMaFuSnCd
yxOwbtYZMnRPGnsBefore Li Wuting could speak, De Quan was about to turn his head to look, but then he felt a warm, ticklish sensation brush over the back of his hand. A deep voice, muffled by Li Wuting’s hand, spoke softly, shaking his eardrums:MegKOniyWOdsxpkADAhDhCSMJXMpYw
jecLBXuMMDPQARBHe couldn’t help but correct, “It’s clearly Your Majesty—”uqwftzhocvSyLtyqdEcoinYRaupQmR
baSgGcooYIhznpcAs he turned, he almost bumped into Li Wuting face to face.IlvKXvjXfbzdFZyrFPEuMrgZhrCQkj
tXzOoiXNGNJRzGXHis heart skipped a beat, so he quickly tilted his head back and leaned against the edge of the table, continuing, “You always consult my ears…”BJpXZgvUcxlRGGQAgBtbHeESMsupfx
ivsHkeDsDxcGMLM“What?”UrgpERLQHhJoayuQtwWyZUjwHtmXZd
vaGaunkPGrXCQHZLi Wuting looked at him closely, his eyes deep.GGbkwgxzuWQhnDyJLLfJULvvgNZmAm
BonEuNjDXihogLiNing Rushen shivered, retracting the words “repeatedly” that were about to slip out of his mouth, “…repeatedly seeking advice.”YhwVZBuphaROtJuwiIclpCnUcULvZh
BbqmZWKhfOBErtlA snicker fell beside him:lgzDTXKULEROpZaaQXiswsqYlMfIOY
LekYMFlgkWBbVDw“What, am I eager for your ears?”oEsjbStsgKJYZBUIgtAJNnBmrbLUUo
PxuYIfgUPiklGYF“…”bAgYJYBJYVeTfSlqTTmIFFPonkkLkU
uiGLaioiWuOBrFvNing Rushen still felt the lingering sensation, finding the mention of eager and thirsty ears somewhat intriguing. Unfortunately, the speaker was serious and oblivious.afZYfwTQHErzpxJlsHtrTARanYnmIK
DUDdFxzCHmITuVmHe quickly changed the subject, “Your Majesty, weren’t you going to answer my questions?”BIrbehbleEKXLTfggELIppjVJfhSrD
SIMbcSiAgNGYpxQLi Wuting hadn’t actually intended to tell the truth, but he was in a playful mood. Seeing Ning Rushen still looking alert, he simply said,bPKnJHwblRQiNihCgBLaSXTogeKODn
fcODpIjrhLWKiOm“It seems Minister Ning doesn’t want to hear, so I won’t say.”CbFwYlQCUDHCnisNBIPJFHKiNDIDtW
WqvydOkslPKnrtjNing Rushen: …OOvOXvcJCynMsiDNgZoWWqDZfRwpUG
rSPmIdkUbNLcIQHWas he bargaining with him?lUbEdetRRyYOSSoUJLnKYXdjEKOfEk
UtKELVbeGPLBPjSHis throat moved. Between “a brief shiver” and “a lifetime of heartache,” he chose the former, resigning himself to it.ugcmjchnhCmXEurcfPuhESDqcqEdxL
TFCDqZzNcTQvfGlAfter all, he had shivered so many times before.USEOlyufVASWmjHmmBxjBhjtfvQieZ
XhKrFLrvoNVOgPnNing Rushen thought deeply, closed his eyes, and offered up his already warming ears. “Your Majesty, please speak. I am ready.”bxtqJFNkiPloLDmVfuUSBylOOOLeVy
bNNHleqjBaCRDdMThere was a moment of silence by his ears.lnIWPvcbgbDehERcqcfzDvWzLEHYCl
fHFubHuppZEAsdmThen, a voice fell, “Ning Qing, you are truly…”SGhIRSoyvWMdGiFQHKlWLKrtfQfzAX
ICGkavxYoPRwjFqBut the warm breath did not brush against his earlobe.cMYcYAYyQOwWLmkEYuUinUwcHUWjxa
BEehyPPTzOaZggSThe next moment, a hand pressed on his shoulder, pushing him away slightly. Ning Rushen turned his head: ?eHXQErMkODLhfAIbFBABGZwUWdCCXL
ecirZVplvfvOyXMLi Wuting stood up, not answering the question, but also not teasing his ears again.ABVLhjxzqOUSMKUaUjNsDHozyeNbGo
ldHIpAQhmqAdWCeNing Rushen was puzzled: …Is this a diversion?rvTatIImExzPtUIepBTLrIxFuPcQEx
jiuciNzGrgbsUVCJust as he was about to ask, a voice came from outside, announcing, “Your Majesty, Commander of Jin Yiwei, Yin Zhao, seeks an audience!”yOtwdkEVLgYlNyZODlGeJDgdTCluKF
LgyEQLzvaiGRjnKLi Wuting nodded, “Let him in.”ySWgTDmuFiqLXTJWALTixbZAbdhjwq
axAMrSxVqVwYfxyNing Rushen stopped and stepped aside.oTVBzqkyjzALfzOfQbkxIOnvevOGRt
utPsCfargpIxVOvSoon, Yin Zhao walked in briskly. His golden-red flowing fish-patterned robe was majestic, and his embroidered spring knife was cold and ruthless.DNSgRwPtNrjyIRmSWXkmxGbQrjFphN
CMhXNvPlCdzDwoN“Reporting to Your Majesty, there has been progress in the case.”yoUjyFrQmSSERhPkWvLGNuBbAiujTz
WIxKsSWupkjbzoBLi Wuting gestured, “Speak.”SDZKEhkNHZAcCuNvmnFpwyvLkWfOCZ
QNMXhpHWPRRDsek“Yes, the Ministry of Revenue has obtained testimonies, leading to the discovery of a case involving the sale of fake examination papers. In addition, examinee Xie has identified the jade pendant presented by the seller. That jade pendant has been found in a room at the Moon Fairy Pavilion—”iiWNOReNDKfDrrPWMiXDTTPUYnChMo
gPmmjwScMmHIOocYin Zhao paused, “Due to the urgency of the matter, I temporarily seized the evidence from the Ministry of Revenue.”QvVsPDAzceTpQHRsioRFFTwwrwbNYM
loKNtpNGYiLMfUENing Rushen: …opQfcbELALRFYMwXLvLcwpPcjmzUts
coNZYwWbACBkAkOYour Jin Yiwei is still so reckless.xHBmqGnQwYqTzefPtfWKTXPBLaoYUp
UCBAEhftiMBKFEPYin Zhao presented a jade pendant, “Please, Your Majesty, make a decision.”HINhVWUgXVattXcDNjKpozyxyzVnOE
xEKMQyuMdByOUhWThe jade pendant was presented before the throne.cfIenetPneYxEeMLrLUeFnfaHCBpnu
rJiodvtmIDKCLGAWhat difference would one more make?GMOWmigfNHlnyAQgBkTjDVsSMBxrul
cnaFdneHaorSeBXNing Rushen first felt that the texture was familiar. Upon closer inspection, he suddenly caught sight of a corner of a jade pendant: “Xuan.”sOPPKQEEGAMSLjhzLXTDWgThdzgscc
MYiDenTkNGxgCTUIt was the token of King Xuan.zTTngWldIKAkMEiRrgLXsSzUtxqbqd
hjvlwZzBSGrVCqeHis heart suddenly skipped a beat, shocked: With King Xuan’s personality of being a wealthy salted fish, why would he sell fake imperial edicts???AtPbfTLNWueimibVUjykLcGOmJPKfJ
HaMOWDUYYhYtvQaYin Zhao reported, “The Ministry of Revenue is in an uproar, demanding a fair and just disposal.”RhdDjLJlTLLsValSzutuOuoUUrQEVL
mmvuHfLFBfdcWXtLi Wuting frowned with a headache, “I said earlier to have him leave the capital as soon as possible…”PaMltQhKcIhoectlcCXbyAnQkQAduj
LHUfaYAneDrdgPfNing Rushen observed his expression closely:aWFybYJuommJQUTYlvXTLvHWsmtsRb
jqaHQuUvoqxWgZPFrom the tone of his voice, Li Wuting seemed to know something. Moreover, there was no intention of questioning King Xuan.IYFywoIsubkeAYEIvRSlanWYkPSIOP
EXTRwUVjvpVsdVd“Relying solely on the jade pendant cannot serve as evidence of guilt. But to silence the crowd, I first order King Xuan to be confined to his residence.”lgWbbxNsDvdNmoABThtQCNxvjwqbvS
GZhfYDlfKHpvNls“Yes, Your Majesty.”WxOIIzbNDhhxZoOwQApDvttfWbMnnD
juQKYpDSCreptIB“Furthermore…” Li Wuting’s tone slowed down, “Jin Yiwei should guard King Xuan’s residence well, and none of the servants are allowed to go out.”aKObGWDjKYeEoycKrhvMbxRcPgCbAW
NoVPrzledeujEuVYin Zhao’s eyes flashed with insight, seeming to understand, and withdrew.pZeevduYoMDNULeORNwxatycODZxql
NpKyibmcJzqYgurNing Rushen watched his departing figure.KLexmeZEpdGXnqdXSUtszbNfOLfwei
LevulaWMLSKzkSXThe desk beside him was knocked with a “thud,” “What are you looking at, Ning Qing?”DmXPwuMtsqmBVWJrZanKTkujQUVOIA
TMVGgxzLQYSqTEhNing Rushen withdrew his gaze, “Another piece of star.”kXODgdXhDPbLzsTybYVCoWKdXgxQJg
CaKhHJttAHAcBmeJust now, it seemed that he had seen the wheels turning in Yin’s mind.OvTjhDglytglscrzpKEsbVUQzlBLBH
GsVuTfCaFGlPADRLi Wuting, “……”BnIztHNgjLPeYfpaKdVwfAxNWgiBnE
jCaTdKNCNyzRpSrNing Rushen tentatively spoke, “Your Majesty, the minister does not believe it was King Xuan.”pwwmXqIeOdXTYZIAcgihQqkrrmBrYy
XpSGHTOEcHjciKTHe was too surprised just now to react.wVEtDDoTZOjQjFXjQaEAcUcJugtzYQ
VthkQwYXvxnAsWdNow thinking about it, that jade pendant was too deliberate.oSGugGDPbImTyvTmicLBynJnffkUOe
KCmJzjsbWheLfiiLi Wuting did not respond directly to him.nrJTFZSFlfRogcBlsfVgEschUnmdjI
SOhcYzHLmYKkESiHe only tapped the jade pendant, as if he didn’t care much about this piece of evidence. “Regardless, we still need to detain him for a while until the situation calms down.”NPfPWfhoQbZgqBcujqcKfDFMyTiHqZ
MibakggryuNmUDbNing Rushen nodded in acknowledgment.VRcfuqDxBOcBmCouSKxGHIutOdVcWp
sSBKYGcsHObhRIwLi Wuting thought for a moment, then said to him, “Although he deserves it, King Xuan has also been wronged. It’s inconvenient for the palace to intervene, so I will give you a batch of rewards. Take half of it to King Xuan’s residence to offer condolences.”dgerHOrArRJRNaFDsWAksEHigyCvqU
KIjHmNBTQmxKgurNing Rushen’s cheeks blushed slightly, “How can this be! The minister hasn’t done anything, so how can I still receive half of the rewards…”SrZFDuvYxzAVZKfYzcbvlmhcecOBVT
lLqptBYXbsVdNEE“You’re getting too proud, Ning Qing.”MHIkwBLkqfaPzLICuzalUmUvRvCBHJ
OSUyhPMrARoDGYY“…”JqrdHTdfccWkIuSeVXTSWWQBJghggY
OesZCiVxmisYIhLNing Rushen awkwardly pursed his lips: indeed, happiness couldn’t be hidden.uWBTQwguLlnvazXQaRNEfYuuXMtcdc
EeZviRlrYfPbvFUHe asked, “Which items should be given to King Xuan?”IyMcZQMhDqhUOkrHEAkXXPbJypnRDF
ChjlsZimmbMkMabSupplements, brocades, large coral?PhDLoMWYBuLnmwFvNSkzLoVrTgoeJq
fvvRCFZSGsfEVnfLi Wuting had already started dealing with official business, “You choose, just pick some mediocre items to give to him.”CCjoHIMyUZINqWFLYphUMNAQxNcpwG
QVpzPuZpTxwWzipNing Rushen admired greatly: your brotherly relationship is really good.HXrmZAZQVIUiIrdcxHHYzaoXAyZVDc
PvFCzIbtxwyEmtMThe fake imperial edict case was exposed, implicating King Xuan.JCUshIvGXjCVBiSwtApbFhSfDfUGHa
xvFSTzsALVwPkrbKing Xuan, Li Yingtang, was ordered to be confined to his residence.mqjHmeyMVOvMlpZdIxRoMyUYUiWyJI
xgBizudlnzedgViThe court began to speculate secretly, watching the wind: suspecting whether His Majesty was going to deal with his brother.lDJRrYwVLYwAaeNrRrUTtUoxacGkvX
rosAglgDTSVqQbXNing Rushen faced this wave of turmoil and brought the pile of mediocre gifts to King Xuan’s residence.yfmdAkffpBRuFEobzqqXqEdlnlxNTk
rfzsiQzqSKaQyIdOutside the gate of King Xuan’s residence, Jin Yiwei greeted him warmly, “Long time no see, Master Ning.”FKlUkokxxkLheZPoPpilPLvWoSGcOr
vmcFGglEThcCwCkNing Rushen hesitated, “Have we met before?”GYrHjbxGxWHNSwUIpTkPATNLwDbdEP
DCBfvbOPRiPSGoi“That night by the Huai Ming River, I watched your performance!”CouVEPSnhSEjfykWXjTGbpaXtNxcmO
sdZNSoAbdSMrIzn“…”skvTDljLWrSJjSyZHnDKrBJQGBvClt
kyMxtCAVyvOhzBaHe patted the man’s shoulder and entered the gate.xCHYUPPEUCeiCISmAupBONynKyZZXT
PBnlhNbfoqwAJaOJin Yiwei really liked to bring up old memories.NaMCcTIKIUNnEDcaJlPTeAcDRQPwiW
flpravtWLavFFbyInside King Xuan’s residence, it was still a leisurely scene.BCkrOIIQVhOAMoZVNZTuLVkQFsIdbC
fjxkKkqBivzsEtyWhen Ning Rushen found Li Yingtang among the servants in the residence, the latter was climbing a tree. Seeing him, Li Yingtang immediately came down, his sleeves fluttering like a large moth.gTSmiAXXZMdnBvVGdXLOeoKdEkEbxO
yWAkMnSTEqUJdaG“Ning Daren is here, I should greet him from afar!”ElVDJzPWJuJfjuJjFbptDYRSubmNcS
gorIAJUZLdJKeTaNing Rushen looked at the top of the tree he had just climbed with a complex expression. “…It’s okay, it’s far enough already.”qgZIDmElSslsOnUfMYtpFAycNPMDAL
zOaoJIJywCEBsBXAny further, and he would be in another world.dAmpeAIMGDODwDfIUaqoEiKQsTnTII
XKKsGGXDcFlpvLkLi Yingtang saw the gift on the stone table. “What’s this?”QWrOfsUYEabhfRhWJmaoDAZqlxYIXH
YMUanxaUTgWoPwZNing Rushen said, “The Emperor is not able to come personally, so he asked me to bring the gifts to Your Highness.”gDJifRCwdItyuTwcOSiZiFhIUsXsGo
ErKipntUZCIeaiWLi Yingtang rubbed his hands. “It’s fine, it’s the same whether you come or not.”RkIyOBCrTxqFUePYfOaVtcGJNPKYUD
YKYXcbSCCsoeKvRNing Rushen: ?hXUYCWgTmUYnVUBnXtflinwVZMQBNh
FYHMdpOVoqhrMit“It’s nothing.” Li Yingtang waved his hand, then happily went to dig through a pile of useless things, “Wow! A big agate!”lvLXTZKMlrJzQuXKCADDIRmQAywRFn
LObVeRNxqzOCVgNNing Rushen looked at him with a heart as broad as the sky. “The prince is not worried at all?”OUQhUXEJdRbLdbctzQYwyDSOWirYOi
jGvpAHSRGACFYvi“As long as the Emperor is here, there is no problem.”AUXqJKajEToaPmpVFyQgeHkjmmPCUd
foNowtvgerIADaFLi Yingtang said with a sigh, revealing some hidden worries, “I’m just afraid that things will be resolved too smoothly, and the Emperor will soon send me out of the capital again.”VEsyhfSrLQjHCVHfgwAXoHNcfWYyOR
qIWYIgVSrZibnLWNing Rushen didn’t know what to say for a moment, so he could only squeeze out a comforting sentence, “The case is being handled by Jin Yiwei.”TzRVEdyKdAIObwgiwllagAhzoHTHEU
XLihcNGKgwDZYuf“…” The two looked at each other.GkCKXMKqjgJLryGkahHbxwlLnlIrqj
XIACOvniaLshxSlThey simultaneously stopped the conversation, ending it there.RwFiiYFONyCIefygoWUlmlXnNCITmG
dZGOWhSTkBPLfcNSeeing the Crown Prince living more carefree and comfortable than anyone else, Ning Rushen was ready to return to the palace to report.hFFXMAHFMjxjRlPoYnBmugHZEXfNXb
rOeGvPounKJHWZMLi Yingtang saw him about to leave, but insisted on pulling him down to sit and chat.SlafkcZrqBQaWVZuNhyViTEsgyVWky
KBKizWBOTmxLDCVHe brewed tea again, and brought some snacks.XpkrVZjfUWrQIaqFQSPMtZFYMCxhsn
msyKalDmHxFxGcENing Rushen hesitated for what felt like half a second, then shook his head and sat down, picking up a snack and munching on it. “Your Highness, are you bored because you can’t leave the mansion?”wkkgLBoWdUsXWYTvXKfcbuCEsJcUPU
asWyoqiQGClhMQaLi Yingtang also munched on a snack, “Bored to death.”iWzOtGGuTltqNCrDaaLzOqRzZijlYZ
lTOftTcYZaFLPYp“…I see, you’re climbing trees out of boredom.”ZiwxjQvyzGYUOWegOYfVXHtilDhhZh
GbQZcAvhUGgQFXRNing Rushen thought to himself, then suddenly heard Li Yingtang say, “I can’t go to the palace these days, how about you and His Majesty, how have you been lately?”ORvuIIHlFxwxdmmJeWOglEqPYXgzyK
NMIzmmOATRGhxZbWhat does he mean, how have you been with His Majesty?mOvTIOFICZIlxwzWjhhhDydAuKkZFQ
JtlmGrCtAMZmLvENing Rushen didn’t understand, “We’re both in good health?”lrOnGJDTLbKhrTLPBenOtgVPsLCiMP
TtjIvJYFRaMOYoq“…” Li Yingtang paused, “No, I mean, has His Majesty been up to anything lately?”BZOBPVdAvwLYeFwsncERTJRPoOghBL
tqaCPMjobqDZzLLAlthough he didn’t understand, Ning Rushen instinctively touched his ear, “Up to what?”CVjIdcLByEpZSazcMiIXHLqNHbRpms
oeWoMaRsnGpxMRELi Yingtang was quick-witted for a moment: Oh…eHdcAztzKqvIMSprVFduIqGALqeIOt
tRFMZTFZZZUHBKFHe was satisfied with his gossip, patting Ning Rushen, “Not bad.”qoSqCHlpLIHRJtRgHeHUBTiUOwFaVh
teAmmVIgwdMVBhINing Rushen: ?RxJZEgEtGTzJVhJjyQAddqcTMBJgCS
koziuYVSyGkRopcAfter Li Yingtang finished speaking, he pondered for a moment, then warmly invited, “Ning Daren, please come to the mansion often in the future.”PyuvYHPUPuMtOySjbzQBBhxcdKVrAV
VdPfGbkFULkqpzHNing Rushen: …ASViJrdNGaSIDwLdwyEsjUsMFAITyW
SunSqgMfpkArSEZCome often for what, so you can climb trees and I can hit walls?HfJiEopujoAwRPOJuCnShVqsQhJyTw
sHvHuQzSwsxZwnsHe replied, “Hmm, I’ll definitely come next time.”xJOiHukkYkxwqvMRCjMQsTWoyAqHGV
QUsIRlnNsfioPyQThe false case involved a wide range of people, so it took some time to handle.CQZDBBusedkiVGBJtSxwBRxrBcIwTa
rAMIznjAeYmyaauWith the Crown Prince confined, it had been five or six days already.eQGgCiPJksifWUDbYqAaDwyVlIgYck
xzTSojezRfmovjCLi Wuting finished processing the last batch of documents in the study that day and thought of his brother. Knowing Crown Prince Xuan’s restless nature, being confined for several days might cause him some issues.iRyekGninhsrtxhNneuIJmpvEomDfE
PIQNkQfdxUGnHniConsidering their brotherly relationship, he called for a Jin Yiwei guard and inquired, “How has the Crown Prince been lately?”gcISRXaUslIMhNyrDNtvROerWJPrUZ
JemYmjUbtzVAlAUJin Yiwei stationed at the palace reported, “His complexion is very good.”hvaKcxCulPojfjVizvjBSXKbXduZxu
gRxQkgyBIoXfhAILi Wuting frowned. “What has he been up to?”omFkhkYytbGbzgLjDONyRpuyJYrjSa
gQZxlQSeiTSFZNJ“The prince has been writing feverishly, locked in his room for three days and nights without coming out.”LetIkXChvnIJQynGifRqMmMaKjsvlC
tQqVbNvpiDaFfEo“…They say the Dragon has nine sons, each different.”afWVWwFFQGtsSDncMvHsPSvvmtfjPa
kMVgcrNsvwXRkroAmong the late Emperor’s sons, Li Yingtang was the one least fond of studying.mCTCCUmZgejjQJwfHBNeaeXWOIoBdF
mCBBxfkzqYcOPSyLi Wuting suspected that Li Yingtang might have gone mad from being confined. “What is he writing?”WcpjSoHrFadsNIgjFrZIiwhkeuLIkG
SawxLKZdOCaQuJBJin Yiwei replied, “A thick stack, I’m not sure what it is about.”NBEkNLGFpFdHfDlomSGkOmZkAVwZvt
kjPtvAhksYOILmV“Find an opportunity to bring back a few pages for me to see.”RetkWzfzKyZSlNRuAFtAndXEMrzqwW
VsveIWgenOfKGDH“Yes, Your Majesty.”UNmixylmPZlsZhgrQdWSEfAtkjJeFX
xhDRGuchtsVNOiAJin Yiwei was efficient.UfIoEDfRWSanlUhAHWaKVVvACdPafq
VtTKuzUzdoxsHLMThat evening, a stack of papers was brought back and presented to him. “Your Majesty, I’ve taken a few pages from the middle. It should not be noticed by the prince.”nonFAbnVSQbHFlbsTXLOjCizWAAQeJ
rezunmqLleWAfpQLi Wuting nodded and picked up the pages to read:BETxvTsCuTAROFrXrzwhPMFshkPesh
VrGthuduSXjIVOf“Records of the Tenghai’s Rise and Fall”okrHGeOqEVSSrfqFblXySvyDIQHqTE
zvRPAAiWaqujiaE“… Ning Lang leaned back against the desk (crossed out) bedpost, his face flushed red, angrily covering his ears and glaring at Ting (crossed out) Teng Jun: ‘We agreed you could just touch, why did you use your mouth?’rVQQZqrdYQMcIcRQHEoDercJzegohF
ngtudaDHuNtdszrTeng Jun held his waist, whispering, ‘If you really don’t want to, why did you hug (crossed out) put your arm around me?’XwsPVPiZAkwrzcjZWSzBrjrXhZGuRU
RtImeWrzGhiRoBkNing Lang blushed immediately: ‘I didn’t hug, my hand went up by itself.’MVzCiFPhNskvtTftkPiWUunFbGjlYL
UCpdalqrFXxrnQhTeng Jun smiled: ‘Next time, I’ll tie your hands so they don’t go up by themselves, alright?’NHVskqGJasilIWyDXjJwGJRYJqxAiS
HcSnRtuTpjDADPIThe two whispered for a while, then quickly fell back onto the bedpost, the gauzy curtains hanging down fluttering.yezdlELfbvbpuyeRJWTfhRyDYAaUaP
PwWxpvieakrSUqSThe moon outside the window blushed too…”qOPppntEViAfHqhSaSpWQnmTtMTdOP
eHoPpIlAOEUjxpdLi Wuting, “…”gmAMzsJDbQHzwpClAuaGmHJUEyATgA
MtpndesPcBYYEaVPerhaps out of fear of the imperial authority, pseudonyms were used throughout the text, with many hastily added deletion marks that almost revealed the characters’ identities.ZSTQFZjTWHNRgbTTURrJwevdAkPUEv
NHBSpDFEfaDNWOBThe study fell silent.zFExQMqXmfmgHryhZbuuGwYwhFfEsr
XQSyIkTjWChWXLEAfter a long silence, Jin Yiwei kneeling before the throne finally heard a cold, unfeeling voice from above:oBiWWUpsVYbzgSJaCPNXvwucSkpfBi
NfFkkqapgtZZwcG“Wrap up the case within three days and clear Crown Prince Xuan’s name.”IlayXRQjRQtKpwQaXNqNLHUCzQNXlg
CuLIcelYSvaRsnL“Yes!”ZKcJjbVIRqEcUSVFdLeqDeOTMItKPH
oHKoKcxiPUwtQWjLi Wuting tossed the stack of papers onto the desk. “Then, expel him from the capital as soon as possible.”HrduHvMOZptDMcWxiQLVAbADeqOzoJ
RyTgjFNPCjokoKNVChxhYKTUHVECbdwFYpGpsWILfQtJJ
😅 He is us! I love these three brothers.
Prince Xuan is the biggest fanboy of this ship. Poor him, lol