Chapter 22
He reached the door of the study, but Xiao Rongzi, waiting outside, intercepted him with a smile. “Lord Ning, His Majesty isn’t in the study. He’s gone to the Imperial Garden.”rMzTpAQPkPcQPcSRxmXpJocfMhwWjx
jLmGNrMiZwFJsTULately, with so much going on, Li Wuting felt like the study was kidnapping him, and he rarely wandered elsewhere.DDtzRzyuSzYQfDXlAdqUDNGlkxOTYi
wnzGzXyOsdvwRxxWhat was happening today? Had he accumulated too much pressure?raqyqxbnvytZVHifblfmlFscGQkYwW
sXcYTUdNoGIyNkNXiao Rongzi explained, “His Majesty found the study too stuffy, so he went out for some fresh air.”zIVeHvrCrlDKgHSiTkrxHFoCgvEGKd
uHpjoHCgxkOEkCAHe thanked Xiao Rongzi and headed towards the Imperial Garden.wqKrZVnSqcIwxyWXhzyWosCkomhKCv
mBUXYXBrPUKWxcZLi Wuting sat by the stone table, with De Quan and a group of palace attendants standing beside him. He hadn’t even changed out of his dragon robe, probably just sitting in the study for a moment before coming out.qKLSPUOCaYFDSxTaVojFvsWDihVnRy
CiCgArkbLybTzTgLi Wuting glanced at him, then lowered his eyes and took a sip of tea. “Hmm.”FULqlQqUtRIPrjPGpISCyRqfJhoInM
sWXwLRONvzaDSDcNing Rushen, without missing a beat, continued, “Heard His Majesty is feeling stifled?”XgigMuipabfdJcvZQPZaKxeZUlojDQ
SSZMlUbBlNxXBuBA scene from Records of the Sea’s Rise and Fall suddenly flashed in Li Wuting’s mind: “Emperor Ting pressing Ning Lang down, his eyes red, muttering, ‘I feel stifled.'”IWdMrQHajMmUKQtPruJsOjxzBbDCxG
CQgNawmfcPmBOOHLi Wuting took a deep breath, his veins popping.KWmYxzRICWgDndGZImmJLAPpYzfMpQ
qaAazgjLRNZvqqDNing Rushen leaned in, “Your Majesty?”HVEGdKyCDbmbezpWOXQcBYxyARaWcv
vycPGFguGAQErIXHe stood out conspicuously in his crimson attire amidst the pure white pear blossoms, his head extended revealing a slender, fair neck.JCCFggXSnpCexdDYeyazTJBxKoRhzD
AwfjtjbAuKuCiQJLi Wuting felt a headache coming on. “What are you wandering around for? Stand behind me.”ZchmSsZHWEOghUQRGTahmDmbzGRwwt
OoLffvYomZLIgfzNing Rushen hesitated, “…”NMoYQdrSWhmBXlbXQmBzHOTXFPkRgD
WREQLAURxckFBxkHe reluctantly moved behind Li Wuting.qrVsZduoKISSjqwYMyBSzTydMAHPah
qfqrYVOjpNqRHRdIndeed, he felt stifled, his heart restless.PUGsJSkuJXAAHmsbzUSjvULscPtBhE
UNScbOIEtwgipjAStanding behind him, he cast a questioning glance at De Quan, who skillfully and subtly replied with his eyes and brows:faKnbKIOqUoYqKequsZsqWYwBMAQPv
HrreXfSGZigoQHKWe don’t know either. It was like this last night. It shouldn’t be Lord Ning’s fault.UbhNLOrksawLxclRAyPueYWQXvOmXG
AmVZUgLBSUusmyLNing Rushen: Could it be an issue with Duke De?qGTOZIsapyuoEDWKpodbFuoRKSpZNd
bdnPgFsRxEEhAcGDe Quan stared, “Nonsense! We are the closest.”fnfENWtpDRsMxsjwMGZLeyZgsYNyNT
jnyODZcIyQMdSAnThe two were exchanging glances, their eyes meeting, communicating soul to soul… When suddenly, Li Wuting’s voice came clear and cool, “What are you staring at?”BIsSraiyDzmsdOjCRYHefJJeuiHUjk
UShBukYtUsejPjgDe Quan hurriedly knelt, “Forgive me, Your Majesty!”haIhuiKCaTMLUdWaeKMMeOauvEssDh
MQYxYMFgRAYocUjThere was a silence by the stone table for a few moments.fYJatHNsTfaKXxIAGLiWjnlFuAEhii
fOydzYobWtdErarOnly when cold sweat started to form on De Quan’s forehead did he hear a voice from above, “Never mind, get up.”TwsLqXMafXMovYpASBtKdXsGdkCbZw
bmlqXBczrRphUci“Thank you, Your Majesty!” De Quan gratefully got up, tears streaming down.tZeyGVpktwBRdVcFbqMhpnySLOcNpl
ZIClmOzJIcJlbGxThe emperor’s expression had returned to normal, as calm and dignified as ever.FZVSmrGKcYWQuWLgTOhIjWifgxycXx
BzNiNlsFLAPsysaHe immediately lowered his head and stood to the side.FbkluVqFXWoCUMyBIeloxNEMwONIQI
tZarDOOijOnhFPs·eabEQqGGCPoxpVcWnMWpTkXPNOsdju
srhUnpgDFcINeTsThe emperor was in a bad mood, not even Duke De, who was the best at reading his expressions and flattering him, dared to speak, and no one else in the palace dared to make a sound.sBSVTbIPnuNSaluMiQThfrxAPmrgys
YCOaxgwTRquwGfoNing Rushen stood behind, not wanting to attract attention.RykvSFMlprAWRhARWOOiSUpQJrIPdd
zSTzgyfNHZXokGdThe spring weather was just right at this moment, and it was the time when the pear blossoms were falling. With a gentle breeze, the petals on the top of his head were blown down and covered the courtyard, piling up like snow.yRyAUDqiBATMzByqogIZOCmRQwAizk
VTczuTaOGHmhXPZHe tucked his sleeves and leisurely enjoyed the scenery.ihEQxHTyeyZwKnKgxJfBlJggOdAvQG
AkBkrrHpRoqqIWFIn the courtyard, the spring flowers were in full bloom, and the time was peaceful.woawnMxwmwbJrAKKsPDGTPeJSFGgOJ
FixLucbGSMoHwSnAfter a while, De Quan, who had been bowing his head, quietly moved his neck and glanced at the emperor.vbJVOHEBZrZryKWdBffujPoXXSJTiY
zrxfFRTijBPvZSpWith one glance, he saw Ning Rushen standing behind the emperor. There was a lush jade pear tree behind him, and the fallen pear blossoms were fluttering down.EOFiGlbaHXoDqdzgzdSjwzpcZMWaDQ
sQwRiDwFQJQLhugHis profile was clear, with black hair and a crimson robe, like a figure in a painting.hrGxtOPzvbYmDemYFbxoBeiaqlVZVD
YnWOZzaJXWiOgXGDe Quan suddenly remembered the pear branches he had seen blooming in someone’s arms before, which had amazed him at the time. He hadn’t expected that the withered pear blossoms scattered on his shoulders would also be stunning in a different way.fUaOeCHKlsjoVefvDhCMJYYCxARJgU
daenPsuLaXVBNvUIt was vibrant and lively, completely different from before.OipuhcqTcSULdSnFkeBPgaPfkUEBat
YaSQuSADPNTabcLAfter marveling, De Quan secretly regretted:tvGOvkzjnRwAvJpHxXlhHavcmwVKFU
dmXorqLLMevmfsbIt’s a pity… Why did Mr. Ning have to stand behind the emperor and not let anyone see this beautiful sight!VYLBJxHOjtdypryfegLrAraDIUGyCx
aaqezSwSCOEczQOJust as he was thinking, Li Wuting in front of the stone table suddenly stood up.xJxHfanXnulJJkCuSzHTAxneGqHnTN
fJVXjMQlPbSqOlq“Return to the study.”CKFjSrjnRFYGONYPfsiOkfghpxfEiC
hsubTpywxJtjvPU“Yes, Your Majesty,” De Quan hurriedly responded.FYmHjHTkdUNyObrwlpNdjFuTxvNnes
PhyPxRdyjewDFCyAfter Li Wuting finished speaking, he turned to Ning Rushen. His gaze dropped, and his words suddenly halted.cptmGwzQmpYhgUWdEWaxqCIxBwymla
oguiuWnkyVWKApXNing Rushen looked up, “Hmm?”HchvFeUfwWxTNGEpuXfTyiDUEsnfAm
rFplXfYcgwcjcbDIn that moment, a pure white petal floated down, landing on the tip of his nose.EiSYABRwnkPohIbjekoXDXjSeIHGcU
bflpIExghTcXbfLA scene from “The Chronicles of Tenghai’s Rise and Fall” flashed into Li Wuting’s mind: “Teng Jun lowered his head and licked the sugar frost on Ning Lang’s nose: so sweet.”xLDWWTjLgAhGcREnsLPUKNoXIUumJO
uWZJGIvmeSEpRkFLi Wuting: “…”SkIXYOKcQFnzfazzSmNTnFSmlGhHeA
eRSisnlnPOoSgOFHe took a deep breath, pinching the bridge of his nose: poisonous.itizcyRWjtAPcEHgRoSSUNhCUuKmDN
elKwedFDGxpJPdGNing Rushen noticed his furrowed brow and spoke, “Is Your Majesty worried about the morning court?”zbEssMZVYvtzHBkxkVTCfLtrMAeWvL
oihJNVgTeXokZfzLi Wuting relaxed his hand and looked at him, “What’s there to worry about?”FgoOlbNqyHjDMOhCnCDZDMxcLEFHoK
cwifhhcYPxClhOj“At the morning court today, Prince Xuan was accused again.”grJjbxkbcxGHcEhsgPMRtItiMsqpzn
CMcqPUULBYUtFnGNing Rushen paused, probing, “I dare to say, it seems that the Chief Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is taking the lead, and others are following suit… What does Your Majesty think?”rJbwOQslMGYAvydALSwUfvDVzKtzXA
BbMeWLAbXKFMcphLi Wuting sneered, “I think he deserves it.”yQoBrsaCKHFKUWxDmKQWAxHBDrLRxL
ufulzjGDKrtqevmNing Rushen: “…”eXfAQgcaygaHEfoXQuTCXVMXoZnvgp
RhJQsnsAZbZeolAWhat’s going on? Has Prince Xuan offended someone?JjlKGjFwXcGeBKtWxtkVfOqfkFZdnd
CcCIgMWDCPGRiVRLi Wuting’s tone calmed down again, “Ning Qing can see through things, but some people think they’re invisible. Do they really think I’m easy to deceive?”VcvLwhRVhRfnxmgXKwvCkXlInoGdis
QEqRmUPRnMEgAKJNing Rushen thought: Wait a minute, what does “seeing through things” mean to him? Is he measuring the threshold of having a brain?bESnCmeSnBzuABIQckWWtyqCSTuSIX
HUdFwDkAJKibsNB“Never mind, return to the study,” Li Wuting said.eGYpZbcYGKrBhiDtdqWonVVBNBcudr
fPtKFWwfAusXzRYNing Rushen graciously didn’t dwell on it, “Yes, Your Majesty.”VtZTAugjbrUGUvwNKAsAkgEwTQafIL
jarpHMJbsEyyXKnAs he caught up, two pear blossoms fell into his hair, but they didn’t fall off, hanging on his collar.CJdJjWNLbtbrQyXrsOQyRzCRtflNCO
EsAZowkCSnBhiKELi Wuting subtly moved his fingertips, lowering his voice.QmBrAGTLSOuTpohfDlsdUiipodIpVT
FPjrbnKJJgkIyig“You may go, you don’t have to be on duty today.”VbURsUjUvAHeSCqNrCTeCBUERbrfyd
JETfBEPkgZvryvFNing Rushen pondered, “Then it’s perfect. I’ll go to the Prince Xuan’s residence.”CTbNsvcpPTQJkRjydVhpBYnaYfLUGQ
RlzbsPdMHqQerweLi Wuting’s figure suddenly paused, and a slight ripple appeared in his calm eyes. “Go to Prince Xuan’s residence? For what?”XrZNEROAqvkGBWjTYNqsBDqAnpHgEa
ktJBevuJPSjyFBsNing Rushen said, “Just to visit.”QbRGvcVmHMAMpyzPRASpcfXTCfDyCt
ofDsDGiIgaMrPwOThese days, Li Yingtang couldn’t leave his residence, but he frequently sent messages through the Brocade Guards, asking him to come over, saying he was withering away.AKIpmfbNYgRuhkCNdrULHrbskFsxDQ
JmjFTJiChXcwwDVNing Rushen thought, “If you’re withering away, just drink some water.”IaHYKQtsODHHwgjcMEanwASZjChzwQ
rCMGgkoIRSOgnJi“Was he the nutrient solution?”kovToNcgyAXsKFmhMLHdIGLbAHGouW
MMRhnPFCXbjKCrrLi Wuting remained silent for a few moments, then suddenly asked, “Did you chat with His Majesty Xuan about…” His voice trailed off, as if he remembered His Majesty Xuan’s mental state, so he changed his question, “When you last saw him, was he normal?”aeDTFPWjSepAxxPQgpALFkBVjKCxGP
MxZjhvGuBHoFyBvNing Rushen pondered for a moment, “He was spirited but incoherent.”lWTfOxxYghPfwAggkeGQcMhblSyXky
VqVgFqIWetMIDjA“…”RqYlfXiQqjhnywCnYNLphPicoVXHak
STMIbCsueyBHkiULi Wuting frowned, feeling tired. “Don’t talk to him as much in the future. Don’t go to His Majesty Xuan’s mansion today either.”ENMuyAPfSiVpHrnDEowWXEXyGfUguV
YrzapZowEbBNdEa“What’s wrong?”ooChjSTQbpVfPmtCqiwvLJbAKbnmmp
irJTTuXqzKIXOui“We’ll have the Jin Yiwei raid the mansion tonight and resolve the matter quickly.”rvmnGznQdNFgPxJtNcmQhvAuYzCoEY
sjKwUiSCBBHSXATNing Rushen: ??epRPckuSJklJVuAazTdSyiKPjOpREh
zCqbqBKlFAfcGgbLi Wuting’s gaze drifted into the distance. “Clean up His Majesty Xuan’s household, and all the dirty things hidden there.”MhGpVDUyEfJnsohmRDCKxrwFqgvRpD
IzdoZFUMRIrRwlpAfter Li Wuting said this, Ning Rushen didn’t go to the mansion again. However, he was very curious about the situation, so he sent Shiyi to check it out for him.rLrCDbqTXqVPqqJODEYbeGGNbVDQpi
HQSUATjhjwCTrqBIn the evening, Shiyi returned with a report:FgLzKCLrJlpGTohLvvMnLPGJvWCFPa
kgeLMCHKYoxmwFD“… They caught quite a few people, including the steward of the mansion and several servants. His Majesty Xuan ordered the Jin Yiwei to raid and didn’t care at all.”sRZAcCuWjsbsoIPxbptKHVIvSsDkKS
CaljweVBGXEuIHANing Rushen praised, “Truly bold.”KPFoXMBxKkLgOjTphRvxslyfKxEBRA
OxVhcTxMaGdYYcQShiyi continued, “Oh, but just as they were about to finish, His Majesty Xuan suddenly rushed out and grabbed a stack of paper from the Jin Yiwei at the mansion’s entrance, shouting, ‘My treasure—’!”tcYqtUKefAlyjlLBoMMCRORRLMQIqR
YnZYTloilxjmpmVHis imitation was quite eerie.PouJCvlmlmZNwihUSxEQdPDfmbujBE
NuEGyOlROXTCPtXNing Rushen closed his eyes and covered his ears. “… What paper?”PRurClboaZWNBNrzpfVeHSRDCVmLXs
LYeqQFgZGhwoGfeCould it be ancient calligraphy from the previous dynasty, or account books from a bank?tNpPxrTTSEzHPEnNvHJIwVvGuxZRZh
PmqsDviDpQbUfay“I didn’t see. Command…” Shiyi slipped up, then corrected himself in regret, “Their Jin Yiwei leader ignored him and impartially took the stack of paper away.”FuuqeYpJXIPgNGkUlhHsRZOWjmwOEB
QlAjIGyGaEFukxkNing Rushen: …dnBbONnnqCuuJlSzfadHZERdiXipAu
LPSvFkyzCDZdIBWIn this place, there was a group of “Jin Yiwei” who couldn’t even come up with three hundred taels of silver.IEnKZTxIZBgekeYYoBWmVMFUmPCAFB
whnpTFwKyiqdsoOHe waved his hand to dismiss Shiyi, “You, take a rest.”upmBdjHoBeGtDNGtqBDKwjesoXmPtD
uREHfcINAcZyvxZShiyi withdrew, and Ning Rushen lay back in his chair, gently rocking:USCDYNdGoFxHGwzdCsRFmYNzuRMMfn
lqUceQXhHuhQgBIFrom the looks of it, most likely there was a thief in the Wang Mansion, pretending to be the Crown Prince Xuan, and deceiving with his jade.VaZxdmaFeLsiHLLouucUALNvZyeRLb
sgDXryqjUzohqFpBut where did the courage and ability of those servants come from?uqGQFxeiFjkRsAmSjzmDIwRyPPCtzh
VZsEusSGYZRUrYKThinking of Li Wuting’s stillness, as steady as an old dog, he always felt that someone else was about to be dealt with.eSsJwnznrEMWYdOshCDDKjukWSsdNF
CRLloLEDNDhJhzl…GYqHHAmCqdlYUTxyVamWIGfTMUexBF
HLrTplDVSGGCjzlThey raided the Wang Mansion that night, and the case was closed the next day.zsBrlldnfLXeZJanZlitwXqaSoHtNL
CUvkZpvHbeLFWBJThe confessions and physical evidence were all there, implicating dozens of officials.PQqnOiztdRIfbCiqtNuhMHaRmhULBV
NeukDRzecHaJXzKThe next morning at the court assembly, Ning Rushen stood in the queue of civil officials, watching as they wailed and cried on the palace floor.QdXNZwymPWIVQOUvYghWfBYQNNvbjy
uYsdXfMdwxfzbHWThe head of the Grand Court of Revision almost knocked his head open, “Your Majesty, Your Majesty, see clearly! It’s the incompetence of us officials in investigating the case, with absolutely no intention of framing Crown Prince Xuan!”gjAiMlGjzkJCLrySdorylOftQTOuto
xZVTuBGFonOfeYbOn the Dragon Throne, Li Wuting listened coldly.QntgyZnhOgYPjqugOoWVtUjeOVoREM
opKgsZHankBEzZOBehind the false case scandal, the hand of the former Crown Prince’s faction emerged again. Although the former Crown Prince was long gone, the conflict of interests between the old faction and the new emperor remained fierce, this time even reaching the Crown Prince Xuan Mansion.yvWTLawEXXkWLLhRrjeHtiJDXkSgAX
XLsDvKnrDcXOosIEven the Chief Justice who investigated the case was bribed, the evidence was conclusive, and there was no room for his cunning defense.AZkDexETKMNWuHEbfgkHBLLtACilvo
XDnnjcjwlkFTfWhNing Rushen glanced at the weeping Chief Justice.LtVshaxZAQZQtHuAIqCiFkXrOBmWXa
PfJzMtsQtghPZsAThen he looked at Crown Prince Xuan, whose innocence had been proven.GhVQYQOVSAFEWshhpxYsrQEpnHtkdY
tPifeQklRbWBqroHe always felt that Crown Prince Xuan’s expression was even more sorrowful than that of the Chief Justice.hRdRbQmsRaHYsZSHkBdfjBkmSbVPke
smmMMttsrrkCRSM“The person involved will be investigated impartially,” the stern voice of Li Wuting sounded from above. “The Prince Xuan has suffered, his fief will be changed to Jiangnan as a compensation.”ZWWWPNuEKQpxbmRiWqiwrnASstJuye
npBQJzethrRAsssJiangnan is a wealthy and talented place, enough to show the emperor’s attitude towards his own brother.ZvcuQHvtwGJyFzhRogNmygpQnTzHvM
TDCCXEHdvsiqoDYThe court officials now had a clearer idea.pYulqRAhdCqARxgtuwdimbWyrdItIz
GvaOBgfbPkVHoZNNing Rushen also had a clear idea in his heart: Jiangnan is warm and pleasant, and he can start his journey today.duHCncqykceinmNWXdkDVlISmrnIjU
FhQaDMNOaiqncBqThe Prince Xuan ahead was sobbing, “I… no, no, no…”GdoZINThUUpHPfEolmBYuKoipxOcFt
UVSvVDxENxaOuQGLi Wuting said, “Prince Xuan, don’t you thank His Majesty for his grace?”DWZsRFHUAQCdHBcPXNtzJhDonJhDNg
FLujeILNSYjVFrdPrince Xuan sobbed, “Wuwuwuwu…”cTWziRdcGjFSTArMigBDZKdDsHsTrN
ZkGFPYNTjQgXVXBNing Rushen remained silent.qmKMZFDTnuoDZSHqhUqgadJlmAYEkz
QVgfBwGOxGKqapFDuring the morning court session, Li Yingtang hurriedly chased after Li Wuting.tDmlSLhNftBcVBJkHmBjuSRZcUiTFp
xqngREOTxpkINiOSeeing the situation, Ning Rushen immediately followed.FirpjIMIIbtrEHgRFrDRMxESyJyFnW
KEkNdwzqpjcICYpThe royal carriage arrived at the steps outside the study hall.HdthZWTAxuCbtCzHBUDRnasUSSfpGp
KQRvdnlNvmNhkpXLi Yingtang finally caught up with Li Wuting. “Your Majesty!”iYjQeXYRCMzNPonDENOnbtSlqFsNue
gtfZZubXmzkgLcPLi Wuting turned around, expressionless. “What is it?”qmxZFtNPwbByQqHQkGmTputqqsAwLO
dVfQMFrYKjcruMb“We agreed to wait until the imperial examination was over before leaving the capital!” Li Yingtang was anxious. “Also, where is the stuff I asked for?”yAYROVjgqEYPthUXdOooFQAKWMEEXW
PIskLVhTVIqFRnZLi Wuting sneered, “I haven’t punished you yet, and you dare to come and demand things?”FSWvhrviJhvAIUYHsSfJEMdxzNvZeQ
mWOaUisndUbXBjELi Yingtang pretended to be innocent under his pseudonym, “What crime have I committed? Did I write about someone?”kHNqYltNskfwJqnweoiDbPLOeiXNmO
EobeiZPRGRsvXsZLi Wuting remained silent.OcKBzehwqbopsPtsAWcBokirrwnReB
PRGLCAysCNWUCorJust then, Ning Rushen arrived, with a restrained look of curiosity. “Your Majesty, Your Highness, what’s going on? Who wrote what?”ZykSRQbCWgVHcbpOLdYymdRyGkptMe
uNjMRHxhuFPOGAsLi Wuting felt even more dizzy, “What are you here for?”ZSfdAxzonaFsaXIvvtISrEEBbdGSIa
KeYqbOcKlgfaibXLi Yingtang’s eyes lit up as he grabbed him, “You’re here just in time, help me plead with His Majesty!”UkvWkjUVrvVEVYGqSqpNKQXbQsJxyr
dNvQxEjFfbEOJJzNing Rushen was almost dragged down the steps.qvAUTDJLuxhTgTbmYIkNiCOfXjtYEv
CxomaAPBvYupnpgHe was confused: Plead for what?IEEnQUNjNpwczhIfOpbFSidHBMjkgz
KPxEBbIPPWCQSyI“Ridiculous!” Li Wuting had already read the letter, how could he not know what was on the Prince Xuan’s mind? He looked at Ning Rushen’s hand grabbing him, frowned, and said, “Let go.”PdQuGDmpHanJToRJiKBTTrNoGOCdkD
UQcjvnDHkEnDlrXNing Rushen also tried to shake off the hand grabbing him, “Your Highness, I am insignificant…”hNdNAcVcFLQrXGQuebCZUdofTvBmly
EkJAOJBNOdUKVbsIgnoring him, Li Yingtang cried out, “I can’t leave. I have my own career in the capital! I have achieved nothing since childhood, and now…”ZbTPTBMxGXvlhzZzDZRentPdUSixEL
ZHJLGKmaceVDRjVNing Rushen was overwhelmed by his crying.wptMEuUneQXkacYcIiDIuORbVSKNvO
UHVTkxxaNIJQuUjWhat does His Majesty Xuan’s career have to do with him? He was just here to watch the show.lODIrXuTyKEoWfvBuZXeLNjweIPExP
jTtREAIIGYTKCleAmidst the shaking and sobbing, he vaguely recalled the elegant demeanor of His Majesty Xuan when they first met, and he couldn’t understand what had turned him into the current tantrum-throwing mess.wIgKEJsrXZiHkwbjpvFVJfzjCGpkPQ
OPnQJOxmkJMJORfDe Quan beside him urged, “Your Majesty, ah… Your Majesty!”bhrPtwJQdNbOgaJiXpVggiXfVbyKdD
TPVGAmBUstGZlWmWhile being shaken, Ning Rushen’s arm was suddenly pulled.FHqRqqbBBwWcuLCRwaEArlzvSUvkjW
nmETlirROWKYCQPLi Wuting reached out and pulled him out, stumbling a few steps on the palace steps, he approached Li Wuting’s side:ZRWilQrmknUwLASmHZvwlUGMPxOeDY
GipzfNFcDmAZnHg“It’s no use begging him, hurry back to the mansion and pack up.”bfeyMkNmYoBNLDmQeYWeTszzuCPGAr
hVnRPmzkOGrROdELi Yingtang pulled him back again, “Lord Ning!”WqtJubWpJbJbXoVBdRUpceWtogNtWl
KaJUSKXiuOneFirNing Rushen, “…”ztzzFbbagrQTHtwLrjCaheUyPiSKGD
JLMxNCqPxhVDiWFYou two brothers better have a good reason.jmzpWtfAWLyzTEGEoUwcqBhexCsUWx
vphzwwWtZDROdsxAfter a bit of pulling back and forth.LaBVTZwbmvcaxTbXwbHtKZfeauaYRS
LUqgEbLvLNHKCIoLi Yingtang suddenly made up his mind, burning his bridges, “If His Majesty wants me to leave, I’ll show what I’ve written to Lord Ning!”TmJnEaWpKNtklbVJfLsoNycQOJErsS
npasJfxfaPwxhAcLi Wuting’s forehead twitched, “You dare.”vkyVnCTmRImkgwEhTpizYrdIThnBgQ
vXOxQJYNhqTOwDlLi Yingtang called Ning Rushen over, “Come, go back with me to the mansion.”tYemmyYMJDRVBVjBmgscBJOHOxSxjQ
wOaLCoyAwGyqFyG“Come back!” Li Wuting shouted harshly.GLjbidnUpFqZyRxRztUHWVRTMjsTEE
qrSEXpxaxrnTHHf“If His Majesty can read it, why can’t Lord Ning?” Ning Rushen asked, as the two of them argued heatedly, the conversation gradually veering off and inexplicably circling back to himself, Ning Rushen felt uneasy standing between them…ZbjYyyuAAmLFHPzokPWhvojILNDXRL
eSngoiibfGlxqxhIt shouldn’t have been like this, he was just here to watch the show…CQfaRsFqZZmCIfwRvqwhWWkOTqfCYR
qCHXWxSfALMMoOwAfter a few tugs, Li Wuting finally couldn’t take it anymore, “Do you really think I won’t punish you!”aZeskKcRmFYXReaokXspJYoCDUhdqB
oHkGWluAslcynAPThe palace attendants suddenly fell silent.ThvquoMEJvYJIpgrfcTmwHLfNCKUCG
PVbaJsdtiuMVorcIn the tense atmosphere, Ning Rushen coughed dryly. He looked at the two of them, slightly embarrassed but also timely, and said the classic line with a gentle voice:TsQcqSMxPpHSYqkATnheudarFkAxkh
yrSMFjoIBuRMfwc“You two… don’t argue because of me anymore.”xuoLiTzTiPAKArBJdoLWbEwKSzkKeQ
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