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Ning Rushen stared at Li Wuting at the door, momentarily caught off guard—LqIKRytLtVXbhYbAxvricMczkmGhqt

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He then saw Shiyi behind him. Shiyi met his gaze and nodded.vEQsYPrhXGrNsXgsmfbAgWQUnZNAui

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“Get someone to request leave for you, and go directly to the imperial court!”zYRgBpKPeNayIBPFmKbmzcjrvRqzkh

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No wonder it went from “Imperial Court Jin Yiwei” to “Former Jin Yiwei.”RXXNFcOwRqIPSSQSZnsMiXwTLwovDF

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Geng Yan, trembling beside him, bowed, “I, I pay my respects to Your Majesty!”qKQppzgpZoRnuIexkNwOrknYxePLvt

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Li Wuting glanced at him, “No need for formalities, we meet often enough.”ZssmdGSKqsoiceGPYEoeMVSWZPxouI

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Li Wuting withdrew his gaze, then looked at the thin blanket that had just been put down, and walked into the room.AjSFYIwhZaCKYKfnQZWkPFUSroSYrl

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Ning Rushen only then regained his composure, hastily sat up and saluted, “I, I pay my respects to Your Majesty…” He was wearing only a thin robe, which hung loosely as he sat up, revealing his slender, white figure.bznDWWYkEffGwpUWBaUUiuTqBJBPde

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Li Wuting’s eyelids flickered, “You’re excused.”fnKRAAKfGBKtIkcvFfTVtHNfWjUirx

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Ning Rushen lay back on the pillow, facing Li Wuting.mLnkcyIwBhGYXPVHLgSKWOIWJejjpj

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He had been so irritated by Geng Yan’s shouting earlier, and Geng Yan had only stood by his side, so he hadn’t noticed—YUinYhhHjRmfCxfMdgDIkgfINlPYKJ

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But now, facing Li Wuting, he belatedly pulled the thin blanket behind him, and the silky fabric loosely gathered around his shoulders.AOgQdGSPMSrYGNqxPWCbzSugcEkGqw

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Ning Rushen adjusted the blanket and asked, “Why has Your Majesty come?”UvFaNTceMthKbjcfrMUsPbuBYUFzHA

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Li Wuting finally shifted his gaze back, “I heard Ning Qing was seriously injured and still hasn’t taken his medicine. I came to see how Ning Qing is recovering.”bLImRZWRrwSmDMqhPyfJOclJwahLYD

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“…” Shiyi, you’re great.JeElstLlShktsyuScmusUPwfMBiYLg

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Ning Rushen lightly quibbled, “It’s that I haven’t taken it ‘yet.'”dlYzsnvOiZuuTCrPSAlgXyWHAgGtIA

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“It’s been so long, you should have taken it by now.” Li Wuting didn’t believe his excuse, glancing sideways at the medicine bowl on the bedside table, he ordered, “Go heat up the medicine.”rTauufmJBiwFFxJLCXHNOqNrjQwsPx

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Xing Lan immediately carried the medicine bowl downstairs, “Yes!”LhVHshsxYigClIutYnPJBkkLTZrObQ

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Ning Rushen, “…”OdDkJGiExHPoeJPRsRPIjSZqknSUkO

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The medicine was quickly reheated and brought back.taWqoaoFkJDFrBWcfKORsBqVogtfqA

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Ning Rushen watched as Xing Lan brought over the steaming, dark bowl, unable to resist trembling. Taking advantage of Li Wuting sitting at the bedside, he tried to hide behind him.BAhGsDafFgDplvflDDmrozHtVGOtjo

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He shook his head at Xing Lan with a look of resistance:fZXhNwomuHLKdHKvwtqxRmcTksPcBJ

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Red flowers, small bridges, old ladies!pGWwZuDPKmckpIUutEYemVUSmvOPOL

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Xing Lan was momentarily at a loss, “Sir…”ASlQwSZCcXCpKEKPDKYUvywufjcioz

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Just as he hesitated, a hand suddenly reached out and took the bowl.YwppUmXdiwgmKrduIwPbAmzdFRMODU

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Ning Rushen: ?lVFuXvFaGeewQaCoHnuxfeniVTeqjN

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Li Wuting held the bowl of medicine, lowered his eyes, and looked at him, “Where are you trying to hide?”bQLBEqouAWMBSqGczsBzlqanMKhCvv

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Ning Rushen, painfully exposed, “…”ltMaztyOUBrUPFzrTwlITBwKcLbAkd

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Li Wuting said, “Well, since I’m personally serving you, shouldn’t you drink it?”chxYCnZNwZcGjRYdqmreHmqNuakBdR

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De Quan immediately laughed and intervened, “Oh, Ning Daren is just being formal. He’s thanking Your Majesty in his heart!”tpnZKbNutPbJGDgpWbCcctxTMabVsr

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Ning Rushen thought to himself, “…I thank you all.”QmfmidggEaZsqsgomRbOsnbLhMpOvR

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The hot bowl of medicine sat quietly in front of him.NXANIkXyBGEQFmYuvknFMgZVJoLwqf

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With Li Wuting’s calm gaze still on him from above.SXNroUpVnjfFasckmNSPxJyRODSOgM

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Ning Rushen hesitated for a moment, then clenched his pillow, leaned his head over, and reluctantly drank from the bowl…kdPtrHFuYTxYHzWsqUNRWFVxiWGOPd

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A few steps away, Geng Yan was startled!aRbXeyOtSSQzPgLpmWOmfubumnXsge

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When His Majesty says “bring,” do you really dare to make someone bring it up to you!fQLrTnuasHosIoUvhflhAGTGvhXRCn

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He glanced over nervously.RcaMNukEPpEPEuzemNeSiDwuMDbZcb

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But the person carrying the bowl didn’t seem to mind—RfWBhozOrvnuiZMEvJgrASUfBuHNRW

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Li Wuting watched as the person drank the medicine, holding the bowl steadily and even raising his hand slightly to match Ning Rushen’s drinking speed.QavpKYXgQdgmFAGNCrEycMTcVzKNAg

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The person lying on the pillow obediently leaned over to drink the medicine from his hand.MXmrJOGrWWAJfNJEZvemzGHBDclJnz

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In a daze, Li Wuting felt as if he were feeding a cat.kxsLNXDEsbfrOSfPkrgqsoTmLBUkVU

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The bitterness of the hot medicine grew stronger.BqoqJmctppgfBQvUgFjjcqZOmguQQl

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After drinking a few sips, Ning Rushen felt the sour bitterness rising to his head. He vaguely saw the old lady waving at him again…UYzpEWsgXeskgyOTatZCTNfYqtnGGB

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He trembled his eyelashes, couldn’t help but push the rim of the bowl with his tongue, turned his head aside, and exhaled, “Bitter… Your Majesty, it’s bitter…”rWoJcXgBsSCZfHnsatkpMZMEKTjfOj

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Li Wuting held the bowl, “Drink it all in one go, or it’ll be even more bitter.”rsOigoXIdiTbaKTtjTVNdBiUUrYOaC

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Ning Rushen swallowed, tears welling up in his eyes as he looked at the stern face before him. He took a deep breath, leaned over the rim of the bowl, and drank the rest of the medicine.lJBAMFJJVKBrRjSJYudoLWgtPksdEL

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Finally, he finished the deeply bitter bowl of medicine.hUagqhXwyqbNHWaBUYAzOZicPFrMpf

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Xing Lan carried the medicine bowl away.rwtHsecMopczWaSWQmbAxliAXmDXhA

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Since His Majesty was still present, she couldn’t bring water for Ning Rushen to rinse his mouth. She could only bring some preserved fruits instead, saying, “Please enjoy, my lord.”YZyTGirAaQMfXDTYhfnFYLkoTsWRyA

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Ning Rushen, tears in his eyes, accepted them eagerly:DroXYwoqZOMzDEEGELbCfNicFstEyy

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“Great, I’ll use my tongue to lick them!”AIdakuMVReXaPBOradgyFRVUqWRoBB

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In this brief moment when he was reviving with the preserved fruits in his mouth, Li Wuting sat beside him, using a handkerchief to gently wipe off the medicine juice on his fingertips.eQwCpUKHmMubJMJkUQVbiNgeoRihtN

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“How did you bump into it? Didn’t you see the cart coming?”KMVHYKVLhLkIkCJFpZlAChHwxnffVd

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“I, I was trying to avoid it and bumped into the cart.”fwjFeYYyiadqBNRrgvQlACvWbZyXKv

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Li Wuting looked at him silently.ajVypYkNHviyuAbnHzNHdgkYkRhezi

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Ning Rushen thought about the various possibilities and tentatively said, “Your Majesty, it’s the Yu family.”wNZxqjnkATlMlqcjWZNQjCSTyoorUO

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“Mm.” Li Wuting replied nonchalantly, “Ning Qing, what do you think should be done?”HppJZuexpLMcuebIAHNorgoWMuHYDM

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Ning Rushen thought, “If I knew, why would I ask you?”tCcYhufwFmcvmcBvxlKMBeTTGbtiKb

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He met Li Wuting’s deep gaze and paused. A hint of socialist light slowly rose in his eyes. “Naturally, it should be governed according to the law.”EJDCgKpLfBFrQTVQzByjzahNdXaPPC

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A light sigh seemed to fall in the room.GCqyvwQrvsiimfAhSvDSQLglGyoJuU

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Li Wuting then stood up. “Ning Qing, take your medicine properly. I’ll take my leave.”uauIVwyoQQkEJchrMnBJvFbRgBBTer

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Ning Rushen raised his head in confusion. “Your Majesty, please allow me to see you off.”tuaqgspkKwBnBoWerGhZItmuhCiKqg

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Everyone in the room bowed to send him off.ljkThIdtiBDTjbAWevrjXkYEjizHPM

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Li Wuting nodded and turned to leave. As he passed by the quiet and calm Geng Yan at the foot of the bed, he withdrew his gaze, lifted his steps, and left the room.rdOISNObkwXbRQEfyaxTBeFjEzgsuf

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The next day, during the morning court session, courtiers reported that a member of the Yu family had ridden a horse recklessly in the streets, disturbing the people. The Yu family was in charge of the East City Military Department and had overstepped their duties.upgLMjtsgOvYBjpSOudAYDIcBRaUPO

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The Emperor, with a stern expression, ordered the Jin Yiwei to investigate and deal with the matter.BUYNqndWKSJaxbeMIUogfYdfrNZpGd

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Some keen observers noticed that Lord Ning had not attended the court session that day and remembered that the Ning residence seemed to be near the East City Military Department. They suddenly realized something.puYRUkBVklUTDzWYMsXuzGplpDtrOV

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The situation in the court began to stir silently.XjgzLcLWrZGgfVjesRtSAHOfbHFsji

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Meanwhile, Ning Rushen stayed at home to recuperate, enjoying the sunshine and admiring the flowers, living a peaceful and tranquil life, detached from worldly affairs.YRUJoPwpmEyLZIeVVUzSRceEPySkVi

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Although his waist injury had looked horrifying at the time, it had not affected his muscles or bones.lVzRASGCFmCNaxobxHMwJkSYlNimSh

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After resting at home for two days, he was already able to get up and move around.TeRAUMEhXPAjjjzBCnqnfItYxDiwGn

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Yan Min had someone move a reclining chair to the courtyard, where Ning Rushen lay drinking tea and reading.LcMlUYiAOlRoPoDXwaPbaGQsDUlwJG

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In the bright afternoon sunlight, when he was almost falling asleep, a servant, Yuan Liu, suddenly came to report, “My lord, the master of the Yu family is here to see you.”JigEQzZMIHmQzyiiIMQuXuKXIipwSa

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Ning Rushen squinted, half asleep, “Send away the dull ones, let the clever ones in.”EhKNhKREDCDJVxttwdKHBZWmPFtMTT

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Yuan Liu replied, “The one surnamed Yu, who bumped into you.”dsZGmQWOKOPicwvsTcRXxdxPmHEknm

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Ning Rushen opened his eyes wide, “?”VjEeqRsrxwGdNTLiGATlveoZHPrqnY

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A moment later, Yuan Liu led Yu Lifeng and his son into the main courtyard.qqLGpigYbMEcWEbTPgtzCkvJEgxyzi

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Yu Lifeng, looking about fifty years old, appeared anxious. Behind him was a young man in luxurious clothing, the same person who had ridden a horse recklessly in the street. He was in his early twenties and wore a reluctant expression.jXizUQwfkCrkRcoyuhXNUFKCUQNvfV

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Upon seeing Ning Rushen, Yu Lifeng hurriedly said, “Lord Ning, this old man has brought his unfilial son to apologize!”VjvKHxOUdyIgBLNkJdhnWuHWRJzKAR

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Behind him, Yu Tiao pursed his lips and said, “Lord Ning.”oAnBIVMOBnkSyIKbpojXKhmnAzVRUu

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Ning Rushen lazily lay down and glanced at the two with indifference.JoAzbJvUYjUByTSuOibUNzyJQfZFlw

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Yu Lifeng continued to apologize nervously, asking his attendant to present the apology gift. “My son is unfilial and has offended you, Lord. I hope you can forgive him for my sake and seek mercy from His Majesty!”yBdSAUkQsgVDnRbqCbwERpKyEdDGkE

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Yan Min, standing beside, promptly took the gift without hesitation.sFTpntIOzIocqrBQfvqhsNrUcIiYxZ

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Extortion fees, collected.wjERSphNlNZWbWzZrmsRgyeKbzMQcm

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Ning Rushen gave him a subtle approving glance before turning to the Yu father and son. “Mr. Yu, you are too serious. Your unfilial son disturbed the people. Why come to me to seek mercy from His Majesty?”cbXMyFvRWAHtGGPxejtiIyXmFVtxDe

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Yu Lifeng was speechless.QtCicxySVZzpeJaFlrdFIMzUYWjlZm

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It was Yu Tiao who couldn’t help but change his expression, “Father, why be so submissive? It wasn’t even me who caused the accident. Instead of begging him, it’s better to go to the other families–“qDOUwziMABWHKMLEWFozcmorVHyjHJ

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“Shut up!” Yu Lifeng’s face changed, stopping him.vSQkzNjCYJKAJVEgVYOHcZsndPVjJi

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Yu Tiao suppressed his dissatisfaction.OGWQfKQaHmRVoQTboLyNmZiVrJWKVu

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Seeing his appearance, Ning Rushen couldn’t help but recall the words he had asked from Shiyi yesterday:tlPMsVBwGSKUadWXwcxakXXewQnTdQ

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The Five Cities Military Department of Dacheng used to be held by the fathers, brothers, and relatives of the palace concubines, commonly known as connections.bewDMiVZzLPkPAsBaudbwRmXRUbpES

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Some concubines were favored, and their families were powerful.tCosngrgtyMQAZlDmzGsGMkEHweMMg

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The noble children who grew up in such an environment still live as if in the reign of the late emperor, still acting wantonly and arrogantly.aPlNsRonTcVHEgffZNMxAAaTZkfWjn

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A group of second-generation spoiled children, nothing good to say.VHeaTzFewnPmTJmKJXYElSlBzSaYII

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Ning Rushen yawned, feeling sleepy. “It seems Mr. Yu knows many tricks; I can’t help. Yuan Liu, see them off.”ZCMsgGrJYzFxBJcGuiCvpIyBgvdqLP

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“Yes, please, leave us!” Yuan Liu raised his hand.njPconSBOIfJXyHaXubNFFevBjoSoG

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Yu Lifeng, angry, took Yu Tiao away, feeling resentful.hzuHVLQYPlbZfAwOXKlMAKlxDJbNvw

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After sending the Yu family away, the next two days were much quieter.eMcJpTjSxHyKGISFyZGRugaohZAGVJ

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Ning Rushen had been lying down for a few days, and his waist injury had almost healed. Just out of a habit of being able to lounge around, he still sprawled out like a cat in the yard, basking in the sun.VddapOpJsIABuKEsDdtWEKDYHeuNrr

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While lounging, there was suddenly a loud “clang!” from the wall!FwUWtkUaturCMkVJVetSXlIMAARamP

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He was startled and sat up, only to see Shiyi holding a struggling Geng Yan who had fallen in front of him, crying out, “Wahhh…”PHYSBMnqhiiTnNFQMpWbBhcfqcwnKr

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Ning Rushen: ???TNvywowPEevgIqkQlivVJDtVMVHjne

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The Brocade Guards were always very reckless. Shiyi single-handedly carried a servant but remained unfazed. “My Lord, he was sneaking around on your wall.”FVHGyraQVkodOHYUGlqSBkluCmzisp

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Geng Yan, too angry to speak clearly, said, “He was sneaking around!”pZDmErPCxqafvhNGCjOcPIssHaetlq

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He looked complicated, causing Shiyi to let go of the person. “Forget it, he’s just passing by where you came from.”npOTIaBAzKWwqiKPqiuUVawMjeXDSj

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Shiyi, “…”aGaSICGMDFXymvJiolzqtlbKqJRmqY

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Geng Yan was thrown to the ground with a thud, pointing at the guards, his fingers trembling. “What’s wrong with you, daring to casually throw down an official of the court!”ojErQPNgQvJDspJRuxIpPHAjgjUrKw

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Ning Rushen couldn’t say that this was the former Jin Yiwei, so he took the initiative, “Why were you lurking on my wall? Instead of using the main gate, are you here to assassinate me?”HOkSQezULWnrTaUzfqcItkMivmerNt

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Geng Yan, upon hearing this, instantly looked around vigilantly. “Right! I forgot, I just wanted to see if His Majesty is here today. If he is, then I’ll leave.”SkEwhvzvaTMHcbRWvcPGCPsIzAOcaH

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“…Why bother.”yvVQzafAkuBcYNTTPjUJaRRZBvkGzb

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Confirming Li Wuting wasn’t present, Geng Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.ffDZSRTyyWOJsgvgMbFEkvEJeFogoA

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He consciously brought over a small stool. “Is your back better? When will you return to duty in the palace?”sMZcuSDsOOHByZfcemfnifOYpiQoFh

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Ning Rushen probed, “What, did your father cause trouble again?”BrcGpFmEDeuKbHOlmLjLdNTHBjTcjq

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Geng Yan exploded, “No!!!”LByfFtuVvrwYnLQTUhRsEqVverPntP

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He begrudgingly added, “I’m worried for you! Yesterday, I gathered with a few friends and heard from a friend of a friend that you’ve offended the sons of the Yu family. The sons from the Five-City Garrison are now united and thinking of suppressing you.”qNzgaZFhodxhGnUbHcRTFOKfrGMmFE

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Ning Rushen first sighed at how many friends he had.YBSgqoWDXhVbUxHozemfebUZIzsWHg

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Then he became curious, “How are they going to suppress me?”jJasNorTrTuXrLfbLALshTLjjudRua

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“This year’s imperial examination. Several families have candidates who passed the provincial exam. They said that as long as they can impress the Emperor during the palace exam, there are plenty of ways to suppress you, this ‘former minister of the late emperor.'”IzkEyNWeKIrnhqSvjpjcislIsWHMUJ

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Ning Rushen was speechless.jeKHZZVIKovGXwANegAOmLjQPEMKWy

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“Do they not know that I am their examiner?”TMzBOTslbJrlcjKqDqZYjbMqnIXXjF

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Do they know that their newly formed alliance is about to welcome the lucky draw?KxOngUxddlQgGPjeTzGBvWhggNQPyk

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Ning Rushen moved his lips, about to say something.aHFNnpEPxXWDKSEQazvumzUSRZMAWO

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But then, his gaze shifted and he suddenly caught sight of Shiyi standing nearby. Like a gently swaying weed, Shiyi was listening intently to their conversation, ears pricked up.TGtCQKjQKRAJsKGujcBtqZVNgrvmKj

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Knowing Shiyi’s penchant for exaggeration and gossip, if these words were to reach Li Wuting’s ears, they would probably turn into “several families are preparing to unite and overthrow him.”gIPqmRIhOBnvVtBUPcnqUiUQsZyACz

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Ning Rushen thought for a moment, satisfied, “That’s good…”FcpPXxzIKHGybkJAtLpBSIDAjlFAYF

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It’s just right to add a bit of fuel to the fire.MRIDfcQsRqaPfzTbexIBmZaJWVDtoT

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“What’s good?” Geng Yan suddenly leaned over, “Is it good for you to retire and return to your hometown?”ycqdLykLDsPxLXTPAVLuWGHdeephfc

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He leaned in closer, and his volume suddenly increased.VrzKcClKaVHVAVizbNuwcuFPfxzZIi

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Ning Rushen pushed his head away, “You’re so loud.”gyzEnGCLQcZjNRaqfbFGyzZsEAXBmD

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That evening, Shiyi appeared on time at the Heart-Caring Hall.erWZSilPwUgbxdPHusbsjqnMpXCJkh

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Li Wuting seemed to tacitly approve of his actions, sitting on the low couch with lowered eyes. “How are things going?”vRkNPWEmdslbRhNBYQlBauIlazVaUW

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Shiyi replied, “Basically recovered.”UkCljuLOZHogVFYQeXyYYZuTUdXwce

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Li Wuting nodded, “Is there anything else?”UQRJHhPuOyuQiMxGXqzJyIsflueIDP

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“Yes.” Shiyi recounted the conversations of the visitors over the past few days, then mentioned Geng Yan, “Minister Geng climbed over the wall, saw that Your Majesty was not present, and was delighted.”OjDepFvfheMPizzldECZHVWAiXyfgs

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Li Wuting, “…”YwFNsYddXNBkftwucjpUzWnbbMKvit

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Shiyi continued, “Then he mentioned several families under the Five-City Garrison.”dUidRxyedjnQxzmbUQIutyHzZKzzVI

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“What did he say?”lYJnBLBqJzhKZoBpfXdjpPqoEYbQfp

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“I heard that several families are planning to unite and overthrow Lord Ning.”IzDsXZRLaEnNklwFCVnOnVGUjjcrSd

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Shiyi glanced over, but saw that Li Wuting remained calm, his expression unreadable.XSAAAUvKWNElCcEmxStxwxvlmRpARU

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After a pause, Li Wuting spoke slowly, “How did Lord Ning react?”XuzrJSBqdsyBZOjFCZpqnovEIMRhOM

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Recalling the tone, Shiyi replied, “Lord Ning was very pleased and said, ‘That’s good…'” He imitated it perfectly, completely conveying the satisfaction of the person involved.PAtzzjPZQTMDtuQDRPOqMhJDNaPPIK

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Li Wuting’s gaze grew heavy, “What’s good?”xcIPcxloHTuUrwcgrQtwqGPJmOigwS

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Recalling the conversation and confirming there was no objection, Shiyi added, “Good for retiring and returning to his hometown.”KYRcFldYcuYqwYOqCCfctOuBcvBEko

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With that said, silence fell before the low couch.QLgVhmqjTfAqtDXVaTFWgnbwATbvtq

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De Quan tightened his grip on the duster, his heart pounding. Before he could speak, a cold laugh sounded in front of him:DTxhoamViinaVIEMpTybqPCThAZlRl

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“Hah, I didn’t know. Is this how Lord Ning thinks?”EzpaxrLhhHnySeTrJvJZYoeWqUniaC

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Li Wuting’s gaze shifted to outside the hall, ordering coldly, “Summon someone into the palace.”WacnrGWLZGKnvVFJYDIRdeElAeZHDE

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