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.loQytlsAHSSzjaxljFADpEGPqYuxQP
ivioJqHluVyhsTJNing Rushen was still by his side, leaning in to listen attentively, covering his ears.KqkfLXYsBcltWzOAFVWdMblLZPHqZv
TYWwxwqfkuXfMXDDe 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:oqDTgmFyfJxxueHXbaAyQTsxVQdlbT
ipjBedYqehHVOjqBefore 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:MCbBqcgqZZmTjSRolcRQbvpvkXpHjf
KCNClmUDFXqLIbBHe couldn’t help but correct, “It’s clearly Your Majesty—”BgUrztWcAhetrvPYOWmWvbxbLpRVEw
MSRsSRxUWflFuinAs he turned, he almost bumped into Li Wuting face to face.CGHAJHEfeswRoSwnmeWWWsQnWlZaoL
pFsoVyDSOFqkqgBHis 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…”ddiBgctdZqhKqauwdTXKGqGzMIQShZ
BjayGAnqlfVKFWk“What?”qBRNlgyXqIWggHoPpUnsUEynmfRFZQ
aqkAWbUONYhqlZbLi Wuting looked at him closely, his eyes deep.IBNJgEFqLjGBHrxdkZaGuFOpKSpRWE
wXcLdhGpsMamzyHNing Rushen shivered, retracting the words “repeatedly” that were about to slip out of his mouth, “…repeatedly seeking advice.”oQJWVtLOFWUbNhCkVjfucPZbiTPGGl
jfZNfYwHkeBbUlQA snicker fell beside him:IaCWBrFBWRQiArgVxFqFXAmSXZoOxJ
qTYxPMjYYLKmqyu“What, am I eager for your ears?”wIaYwvQOzVuViFylZgvwoIFuwekPIl
tVnfucTOxlsYZkS“…”erCxNIktBihsloAaGFHnmJeYAHhKUI
HAHYqSDBMzVGyjWNing Rushen still felt the lingering sensation, finding the mention of eager and thirsty ears somewhat intriguing. Unfortunately, the speaker was serious and oblivious.kwNkqnzgNxGBLsOxNrNJZxuvNAwHWl
CyevsmKMwIuUcOaHe quickly changed the subject, “Your Majesty, weren’t you going to answer my questions?”URNHdVDvuZMLxdYTmMgNwGwuYBxqpR
PLatIKUiOEBhBboLi 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,prwnVilpoaDoRptPMdjSufcajwRKvu
HzQyckBNpPqxuWj“It seems Minister Ning doesn’t want to hear, so I won’t say.”bpwhUnmWdCURvVZREIujAOWtcGoHDI
OokNYEcOTbnWZPcNing Rushen: …axqNoqpjfWpDgXsZcPPKpLXXCjFMxT
EZvoClCIwaUqkqYWas he bargaining with him?DWtTkCLzobddYDHZTUkbjbqqPxFsrc
vDOtXDvBmHUYIlJHis throat moved. Between “a brief shiver” and “a lifetime of heartache,” he chose the former, resigning himself to it.DnYFaMEHXQZPWifqAarKbDLAuFhJzm
mKwyTEGSXjwtWatAfter all, he had shivered so many times before.uWILaifANITqeIxabYAMewxtBAkhrb
WCMJlontrRTovgFNing Rushen thought deeply, closed his eyes, and offered up his already warming ears. “Your Majesty, please speak. I am ready.”nbAJkpIFLjKaLBsxAkegKujKkObwZY
nyAnMTHkOnPJgvEThere was a moment of silence by his ears.mRZyHwiyglXCsgxmoMtwfZDyWvNRPa
OmTUBitfTfGXGQHThen, a voice fell, “Ning Qing, you are truly…”wfKOQtyraNTzfJpZeKNCEuBqDKvsSv
TpvMQsZMZUFqQlDBut the warm breath did not brush against his earlobe.zLHjQiuCSiUtbRFNKXJAawCEUMdcQT
iVGohujuwcBewDSThe next moment, a hand pressed on his shoulder, pushing him away slightly. Ning Rushen turned his head: ?ERbvHHuCzXOdWvyUkWehHDGqWixgZT
cFbXaBbwTaUVABeLi Wuting stood up, not answering the question, but also not teasing his ears again.zcKJYCVoRdCikrwVtpBKcCyyKqpilE
wyCJRekNsjsGEYrNing Rushen was puzzled: …Is this a diversion?KURPRQuisqRuOmlFqqfgZBKFDRENyq
MCAQhlAnWmfcqxsJust as he was about to ask, a voice came from outside, announcing, “Your Majesty, Commander of Jin Yiwei, Yin Zhao, seeks an audience!”aSVVNOLAFaEJzKKkxwTvDgGqTMWovp
IwUuGqOLZiGEpiELi Wuting nodded, “Let him in.”iJTqRoDsAgLWZcEXTnXVaZqMiYDHmm
CLdmVAAJnIcquOKNing Rushen stopped and stepped aside.FrPUgPjRqmCGubnUpoMDkaLsXfTciT
QxAgdTjkjhHfdVkSoon, Yin Zhao walked in briskly. His golden-red flowing fish-patterned robe was majestic, and his embroidered spring knife was cold and ruthless.cjmMoccxqChmeSjHOKDYRWRsDLgZMU
edgsyEumAdRwMqU“Reporting to Your Majesty, there has been progress in the case.”FWyxoBwpCHZGjYtiCPqbnJjQpZigvQ
AHxPydsuUcdajfrLi Wuting gestured, “Speak.”jRRhTPtSufaOnlYSPpAWLGHqrFzskm
vtbMDQNFGUiHcrv“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—”bqEMQwVPxVHyTQZoRkPKlMUNTuOtAa
DdCcqjRRHPUdBPnYin Zhao paused, “Due to the urgency of the matter, I temporarily seized the evidence from the Ministry of Revenue.”ZmzqvWSFiwUcIsWapADzFEIKmlisFM
nmliyHPulHBeMxSNing Rushen: …OmGzheTGFvgobYvogMeCWdgccrLWjI
YdsMoIhWzeHplnXYour Jin Yiwei is still so reckless.tFOJQuCGHKxQNBOPkfiLwRwhlsWoCE
HhAQDwnJLYKKEUnYin Zhao presented a jade pendant, “Please, Your Majesty, make a decision.”BirMCUnFdmJkrKUoHHdJPYVREHxSnB
KigTDnfatHXeYjAThe jade pendant was presented before the throne.AHHKiWqciykTbbcYuiPHnckabYxxEJ
mcbBgCosdfcChEkWhat difference would one more make?iBqrwgxUodzjryHCNbUshxilwpQloK
ThdSAZdbHYCEYEuNing Rushen first felt that the texture was familiar. Upon closer inspection, he suddenly caught sight of a corner of a jade pendant: “Xuan.”QYlWNGIfsBcmJppYiRJYHElrjMgehW
tOcsvIiukvpdosqIt was the token of King Xuan.puOStWgnDdckIAcVIRcWzfFeHbPjUA
MxUfPCzNgBmDQxoHis heart suddenly skipped a beat, shocked: With King Xuan’s personality of being a wealthy salted fish, why would he sell fake imperial edicts???DyamHQlDbwwwkkabZkuTjWjEvHjncW
nPYRbULGWnWvLFDYin Zhao reported, “The Ministry of Revenue is in an uproar, demanding a fair and just disposal.”LPHISUXyZcLjDPVpWOrzAjdoXrujky
xmmKqinVjpgeoZFLi Wuting frowned with a headache, “I said earlier to have him leave the capital as soon as possible…”PlHSKdTwWsFQOkgkAXGjJcHxLPQYxa
TUFikAGInXLmEUvNing Rushen observed his expression closely:BgMCQafOyIIghkYfXaUWzDFnAolVMg
NDizlcijwhqDcwuFrom the tone of his voice, Li Wuting seemed to know something. Moreover, there was no intention of questioning King Xuan.sMlNIOPFgYKlyFLTAuibFrYDpOSDYl
SOZcAnoUuOiAyqR“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.”BWiWOcrorgNcQBbDKmPvItsQUMZoRT
vWFLUAGFnkkyLGF“Yes, Your Majesty.”tlupovllfmexOwdXfAhTCxRUkOKoCE
WiseNRnKuWlpVNc“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.”fYSCqWcQlcBHLNVNSLfXOOTCBUHByK
OVNHVyivogFERSCYin Zhao’s eyes flashed with insight, seeming to understand, and withdrew.DuUKkKBENBPgaseRSuZuWkzbHjYHjs
NDVYEVFnKwDBNirNing Rushen watched his departing figure.PHnjcEpscZcNNaFPkGzmGSTBEruYfS
gWscmqlcKXnWyydThe desk beside him was knocked with a “thud,” “What are you looking at, Ning Qing?”evTwotAqFHiMJRaYlDCQAkDEnpqIKw
NADvfHIIGNBgofzNing Rushen withdrew his gaze, “Another piece of star.”RHQeFOaifNUvSajBidvOoZixEzxenV
UJnhnIxFihkZntiJust now, it seemed that he had seen the wheels turning in Yin’s mind.GjcRvpLnpFyqJLmTcDEFfUpDhlJhyV
uZrUgoXiBKwCjJgLi Wuting, “……”FvwvmwhbKZnIeNwvuqpxnpxsQCwMcp
TyQmntOqasUEfHXNing Rushen tentatively spoke, “Your Majesty, the minister does not believe it was King Xuan.”ZvzHFTJKZIgzwmXneKCrQuooGROEuV
NSbpKpoaFHwupmKHe was too surprised just now to react.hgCAYXhEFeUCKWiuxKiePzdiyNafSw
tiETpTMDfeBYDwiNow thinking about it, that jade pendant was too deliberate.aZzkhCuaJaXxgOKfUKbgnBlRttbPBq
rlPEvlQPmtsPlKLLi Wuting did not respond directly to him.bjmYGUOsPFozbFCpawsxmXgBerXNWY
kYHkukPtRYSzwxiHe 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.”LoQXkkTmrUTpaFkcFXIvKSrIZipwcR
zTDnUaoppTkcxoCNing Rushen nodded in acknowledgment.EQSMXUdkoCfpSkLKHVGksozevmusBP
MWdFSIOiFqODuyyLi 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.”rvPNcpKbnkaMiDtpyPhPirPmVgZxDW
qKbgENOONAmGdjxNing 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…”NmsCkUPrxToerstnlYOjoUAeamxJLi
LiiWUYZvJcNZPyC“You’re getting too proud, Ning Qing.”NrcbtyYbsGBFilygfBladDphgoaYbp
cTtgRphWUjANszj“…”muveUkVsllBzdbJkKOkYNcJCwisBnm
uJQXqnMgvuLuiVbNing Rushen awkwardly pursed his lips: indeed, happiness couldn’t be hidden.qhLUePAjqOZRhMcSjPgkOZSoHSDXwH
GPjYuCENriOfGvxHe asked, “Which items should be given to King Xuan?”nBmvhIEnPZQEkwaIhsKsAtMIrLsfWz
zdGBGnsTIsivpJeSupplements, brocades, large coral?LpKKPoBHvahekiLFRrgPgTSAJQJYKH
cJdAjcNImjwiXjvLi Wuting had already started dealing with official business, “You choose, just pick some mediocre items to give to him.”TdOLvsJtyaABxgdeCuxlRnzcbHRncO
wiYJVhQLcHhlSueNing Rushen admired greatly: your brotherly relationship is really good.UkJevzhNaGVGimIiYHptgkDErqYGGk
qBEjeDwfUEblEWzThe fake imperial edict case was exposed, implicating King Xuan.VWleAvyjsVBxCSIUZvZDisDCTnMIWm
tKstDIdfQOoCoieKing Xuan, Li Yingtang, was ordered to be confined to his residence.VrYUYWAbqWtxSsdfkbOUmeXTZZnRDs
SxEpBRyerMGHSDLThe court began to speculate secretly, watching the wind: suspecting whether His Majesty was going to deal with his brother.DamabBFoISnXzXRVWxCZmlpflCFZrH
itILjQyQQarRkHTNing Rushen faced this wave of turmoil and brought the pile of mediocre gifts to King Xuan’s residence.CMWmehPYBtZTVnJAbBhCMbKMSNgKAx
YIZnUKNgXomKUSJOutside the gate of King Xuan’s residence, Jin Yiwei greeted him warmly, “Long time no see, Master Ning.”ZZOfHJqbrAtOTlumJJXitgsUFHyvQX
IpicdXRHqtqITKQNing Rushen hesitated, “Have we met before?”JElTaaQwXVRSngulvZUpnFIYrXNvlw
wkSjaLBbgJTXJCz“That night by the Huai Ming River, I watched your performance!”YtrFcjsQdvMYktkMPlIhoBxYTmkCUg
PHSbVWBBmicAlTT“…”lqgLKbPBmYoSiycvvelGKuVwHGTQQG
RUvsSsnvciEvNgXHe patted the man’s shoulder and entered the gate.uaWNRBSFIZjgREdKBxmqVQhnesQltD
DCRIGGUjmcnkSbZJin Yiwei really liked to bring up old memories.nErWRvShnqHQDCFIuPRRhsSpFduPnh
qmzwrjMDWMCnjhfInside King Xuan’s residence, it was still a leisurely scene.vVBEOducRMZoBEqdYlzzwbuUipknTJ
ChzHDpwIKxmJaKSWhen 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.XRvPtJKGQrzzCoMzMtnahXYrkjrpnj
pIuJTaEljMFbslR“Ning Daren is here, I should greet him from afar!”IIiYWHnuWhpPlZtbHDurVwhkUWLUwZ
eMXDWzHGPfxWRcINing Rushen looked at the top of the tree he had just climbed with a complex expression. “…It’s okay, it’s far enough already.”CFdysfnXdwwXbedcQoCZexfhIvZcNS
LfrAvCXDahlVWPwAny further, and he would be in another world.tfMnplEAjfrEKjAGNDaQmqJRiDfZwD
mpjpLfAJCudKsdhLi Yingtang saw the gift on the stone table. “What’s this?”ArFPqLMsfsdbGKoluOGKPkWcAQGKzs
OaVcwcoUPLKpuICNing Rushen said, “The Emperor is not able to come personally, so he asked me to bring the gifts to Your Highness.”SQiOTVWlCctLskkxGoysyOTYtaPPfi
WDkAqsaIFwDwCEoLi Yingtang rubbed his hands. “It’s fine, it’s the same whether you come or not.”UWGewfbGZiIhmbXRAbkAmOCKUJJjTV
cQGsmHJUPotOoBpNing Rushen: ?ZbUPZAintYsXqGtTlYWLVuZYtwKyjh
RJzBhOndrujgTWa“It’s nothing.” Li Yingtang waved his hand, then happily went to dig through a pile of useless things, “Wow! A big agate!”PzTRyoIpEiCKxTTdlBkiDTAhSEEfEC
eFPVYkMGQvNwUlINing Rushen looked at him with a heart as broad as the sky. “The prince is not worried at all?”xBRIydiAEcHyLSxJfEEHPWCOucSIaS
DMEzSenkuRvTuno“As long as the Emperor is here, there is no problem.”WUnnYJdcKIvNPwCGLmosOiuAoaneXJ
sfJGbbvpzYcrFQELi 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.”NCsxdQhyRZPraedzxTjOUgkPwINsdM
FugbRpTRfHDFLvLNing 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.”oelTURRSSnRdVbIKbttqzNDmYNniQN
MerOYsHLcDVCJLA“…” The two looked at each other.AKsiywwqIBPEEwZpXpwlIudjKZTrVg
ByFbfQUOKJJpEKpThey simultaneously stopped the conversation, ending it there.MFDKcLoghdfnOECQxaGBKpJVmIOych
tlOpjxUBwOwUOTNSeeing the Crown Prince living more carefree and comfortable than anyone else, Ning Rushen was ready to return to the palace to report.QBfrfdqkvYIlWBYpeUhJYJFJCaeRrw
MdSLUVAtJLwzQkuLi Yingtang saw him about to leave, but insisted on pulling him down to sit and chat.GkhwcJvAYIoHOCiLrpAhFztjXpFPWx
FDEdZLXoOQbVkwVHe brewed tea again, and brought some snacks.MKltEaqBdNQpGEGwuChKQpOlCWYkLG
AmKiVnFyyREbGXBNing 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?”iShSWHgMLpBNpSOgaNNNCldGcKjyYD
fTfdsCdqlMoeEnlLi Yingtang also munched on a snack, “Bored to death.”RYUoEDanmkXbIvsSNBNkdAPRZKkpvt
dmipFdAbtuMPwrR“…I see, you’re climbing trees out of boredom.”RZTzHvqMDfoYnCyKSBgPJKXcJfUGuk
RfnxfINXWKmIbdvNing 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?”vFxSbupTYeoyYpmJuJmSHqbdWUHnGJ
WYBAByoVjmEBRjUWhat does he mean, how have you been with His Majesty?GmeJSojKxTAiWeRdaxRKDGoIosRmjD
OYLfNAhyuPUZDnfNing Rushen didn’t understand, “We’re both in good health?”aiRUdUvkmkxyIjzEUYINelJrWcgumJ
oLlYJGiiTTMmvFe“…” Li Yingtang paused, “No, I mean, has His Majesty been up to anything lately?”hSYuudXqNXVCQjJLSGWZQqlGOHCVje
sqGAUDGMrCXmXbzAlthough he didn’t understand, Ning Rushen instinctively touched his ear, “Up to what?”ZQhTnEWTLMZqBzmoqOCrHWWKwzbaep
MWZFjmYzYDJCVJsLi Yingtang was quick-witted for a moment: Oh…vEzEntgngcfHKLoCvwvpcOvvqaEmRi
pQxGCrauQOZWviWHe was satisfied with his gossip, patting Ning Rushen, “Not bad.”ljBHrzahtOjIlnMYfcYUQVqCgNqUaO
PemDRezAkQFABEkNing Rushen: ?yWJCPtIPtNrMCSYlXDdIGbIOIgqwli
gjnzYCERXqvkArJAfter Li Yingtang finished speaking, he pondered for a moment, then warmly invited, “Ning Daren, please come to the mansion often in the future.”YOHVUyhaQGMfFnCJATmegijOlASCTo
ZdjoXzVIXshYXNNNing Rushen: …aokqJqXhasQhUXGJIMvzsaErjaAmgX
XmHfyibsdglpAlhCome often for what, so you can climb trees and I can hit walls?zENgptPPuFpXojUueorodelyiiUXBQ
NGUuExipedwxpEtHe replied, “Hmm, I’ll definitely come next time.”fEgpKObIlSkOIrlwiBqRwjZXaXSehF
rpHshWKAcxMhCjrThe false case involved a wide range of people, so it took some time to handle.bugqSpKPBOdPqrOibOELjBXjegeRvm
yJUyRKjGLBNRvVzWith the Crown Prince confined, it had been five or six days already.KZPODTWRJNHdlfCkaCuyDSLdAdkPRM
YidTKLAQueDSgdNLi 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.cojIaWMwlzBAtbvOmZDNyYhhlooeJA
nTeUiZMuszmlXCWConsidering their brotherly relationship, he called for a Jin Yiwei guard and inquired, “How has the Crown Prince been lately?”ZbDYvSOLAdMNGNrzkCWsmYtfFIoOvm
JQblQiCUdIANkUlJin Yiwei stationed at the palace reported, “His complexion is very good.”SvorocyKHyHYhpMMFqBkqyhJflPPLf
rAhvPwsBsvqGlKRLi Wuting frowned. “What has he been up to?”tRJCKWhKbeMYjaTecDpCApBDhbtAij
ZNeIrVkSzaCauCN“The prince has been writing feverishly, locked in his room for three days and nights without coming out.”GVMOWqqhVdOeNyTzbSpEwGwVlyfUtg
ZwreOmBcodWbMUg“…They say the Dragon has nine sons, each different.”VwTiCzAfNbuHdyTCbuOktTfgLiLvIL
UfOhXXJQIqhyidJAmong the late Emperor’s sons, Li Yingtang was the one least fond of studying.sGFdOmcivUlmtjdcmknRlEHECJLaqo
OVXvzqceHUVCXogLi Wuting suspected that Li Yingtang might have gone mad from being confined. “What is he writing?”KPbIGtojaHiCocncjyspJxabsyPnMv
QmCxBwCNfBDODuyJin Yiwei replied, “A thick stack, I’m not sure what it is about.”fKSEWNSMOGuMNGXBiMuPnflOjFxcPA
fMDtUAcbsoBNSBS“Find an opportunity to bring back a few pages for me to see.”IGzDvmPuxCRjGJdmULKxKXfdFvDjmo
yeUfdWOrfZjQYRH“Yes, Your Majesty.”LtqSYjDciPfpfAcFEcrUNTIOjSTZIS
qKPXRZjiwOmYyhvJin Yiwei was efficient.BYvNGUgPufzjZuBYLfvXLTFIFfeOMQ
MaWnIPVqDOPCyBKThat 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.”sTtRMehNGKiBUGcHGdTKfzkTSmCzKX
ldSyYrZfmKAZSAuLi Wuting nodded and picked up the pages to read:oFQYqOStLjbwKPdOAGDJgrOPuaalrO
kKOOXoPjSuWfhcf“Records of the Tenghai’s Rise and Fall”AgXXKLoywZZIYtWOTlJpsEoDlxbNOz
OjgDtXmJBMPSJCu“… 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?’rnTguSSBTkWpHGwTRPWaNvVdHnZOAN
IsBojZUxTpcBPzNTeng Jun held his waist, whispering, ‘If you really don’t want to, why did you hug (crossed out) put your arm around me?’KBKrdwXPnBznzQIQYYjfYRLAcotQDA
rPueGaFKcdpjgajNing Lang blushed immediately: ‘I didn’t hug, my hand went up by itself.’zZKrerhUAYYpsxOAWHNLRGQgEpQtOR
BkFRTqretCutbytTeng Jun smiled: ‘Next time, I’ll tie your hands so they don’t go up by themselves, alright?’UwSIDdaqmJKYpnAaCoOxjOqUmsRwWN
XqYSNPRQBcpJiSrThe two whispered for a while, then quickly fell back onto the bedpost, the gauzy curtains hanging down fluttering.DagXyWxHosKYGiLcCWKReyXMgXGAwz
ORWEsrmdvtnjrkpThe moon outside the window blushed too…”MmbsmcmacCigXjIQyGduIyRhWJpRqB
GVnsxBefetsMJrELi Wuting, “…”hnqkLLoeFfdZjNRsVAoeAyilwthabY
zMSHEuaQyiijAVSPerhaps 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.oMweZXHaQaDPiyjODXrtsNvJwkxOVp
mJzUwDamrYzDsWuThe study fell silent.zecLkngCPLnTyqKCcVQXGfmnMdzdrf
hzPYkbCUpSrYHjFAfter a long silence, Jin Yiwei kneeling before the throne finally heard a cold, unfeeling voice from above:eTmWiZFSbOJmPcrmoCdGdaODlQDHMG
ckrthosJbWYDHaz“Wrap up the case within three days and clear Crown Prince Xuan’s name.”QemjHchKlACyjepGoiGyBsdsmZqwdY
KeVltRnUGtdZpjv“Yes!”MvWOlycIbNpgXyVELoZgdSbrZcbvPU
GnGyLrPtJitjLfWLi Wuting tossed the stack of papers onto the desk. “Then, expel him from the capital as soon as possible.”rhAgBqHZSNpkXmcoJxZMtnlfxSzuAt
CxhXYRosUcWYaGabwukkyrXejphBLlMCRanzXuOhtMKIw
😅 He is us! I love these three brothers.