Chapter 30
Li Jingyu seemed to be pondering the relationship between the “Pixiu” and his second imperial brother. After equating the two in his mind, he raised the gauze curtain in his hand.CrkLSnCCOgBJRWUElCjmodIiilOrsN
JXzvucOoHPgplBoNing Rushen couldn’t take it any longer. “Let’s put this away,” he said, quickly stuffing the curtain under the seat cushion. He couldn’t help but glance at Li Wuting.mlczyPMLUNILsRvKyAeCSWSssztxSE
TgapaPVRKVUfUbwLi Wuting felt a sharp pain in his head. He wanted to say something but, constrained by Li Jingyu’s presence, could only stabilize the situation first. In a deep voice, he said, “Jingyu, don’t let your second imperial brother know about this.”nhoRlxKZAQMJuWyJnBSQHGegZVSPgO
hEXqSRTWeQNpdzmLi Wuting pursed his lips. “I fear it will upset him.”tWgbuXxxZnWSOxQjNdKMtVIBwzQYPD
rpbISXGTSDRHIYyIn the corner, Yi Wusheng was almost embedding himself into the side wall.OixnNtpbcZwoDUPdzBOVjrKMuEhhQh
LiwALfBTNapqSHrThe carriage stopped, and Li Jingyu eagerly jumped out.EokjJDqUvbmidJiMkLvxJPXGVLelti
KdjWMyeiVFugSEWOnce he was gone, Ning Rushen finally looked at Li Wuting with a complicated expression, having recovered from his initial shock and embarrassment. “Your Majesty, you…”zqBrujkOZFlSCJoETudGmyhzAvgbdy
mizSOvadyEwgWbIYi Wusheng immediately took the blame, clapping his hands. “It’s my fault! I just put it there without thinking! Oh, look at these hands of mine!”nCUOFjrUdBnGhVuPmXqwkVSXgzTzIk
oGGkmBctXPBEfZhNing Rushen watched his seal-like clapping with a mixture of pity and understanding. As a great eunuch, he was constantly taking the blame for the emperor.beLmjrrWpZukLFYogEZJwVFVEIjCWa
BrshWUiSsoxNQdZHis gaze was too direct.LovQnyYnwACxCAbHnlAFUxqyhCKCxk
jHjXvlIZnRuaLHCA vein throbbed on Li Wuting’s forehead. “Ning Chen!”SpRrvcMPsTYLBYwpJoobgWmWqHWwsy
XyHTAmlsVcmTASSNing Rushen quickly agreed. “Yes, yes, Yi Wusheng put it there.”RWYocHQNYDGGFwAIioXDvmkiupxpkl
UnoaERuQxXKzWTZ“…”OnwFpYIcLHUYJkpcPUqtDeMXuRSDfz
MnstSDARImesCDxIn the tense silence, Li Jingyu’s voice came from outside. “Huh? Why aren’t my imperial brother and Lord Ning down yet?”IhWfXKLqumYzMTeFCJOWyhOhmdFNPK
QGTdhUEKiperMCyThen his mouth was covered. “Shh… don’t rush them…”tUivOcUMnYFXUIqNDlCABCGPTziVpF
kvzZuiIQAJpAweXLi Wuting, unable to tolerate it any longer, stood up. “Get out of the carriage!”DCfTGWwxXuhPLwpPWbthErYcnmwboS
IlEYAJMOWTssiMTYi Wusheng hurriedly crawled to lift the curtain.cFCAgBzKRyMSlaKBoPrORBRRdcbqad
upkuJnkWEVLNToxAs the curtain was lifted, the bright sunlight mixed with the fresh air of the suburbs flooded in.WyQLRutHnLFTlOILcIeuTvluvXoKHr
SbDdGGezXjNkzJyLi Wuting stood up, his tall frame blocking most of the light. Ning Rushen looked at his straight, upright back and thought of the gauze curtain under the seat cushion, feeling inexplicably like his heart was on fire.WOjrmnirnkiEeBoeWieAzpieJquvHu
ZesrhMLwCBpmvAPIt made his ears burn, and he was truly restless.SVPKYxgwYECBLxLiomKOkKyuoSINGX
uLxJInWhVXLMaDFAt the moment when Li Wuting bent over to get out of the carriage, Ning Rushen couldn’t resist leaning in and whispering, “Your Majesty, even if you like that… please don’t use something I’ve used…”LjDMDMIwbFodChveqliXyZBMSqtlvi
fMjObAZBTwUpeFzA large hand slammed against the side of the carriage door.VtSPygudJOmpdgMPtFDAsiCHVtpNAE
TGsFCCZtJpvxjLZLi Wuting turned his head, his gaze deep. “I don’t like it.”mLIGufrQZxdRMFjORlbAZYQkRkaMvM
pHxZWCMeuxsPnyvNing Rushen pursed his lips. “Oh.”dFwrOvxBJBvYatGLaOvAwBDNbGGBlp
zEPWoXyujjUzyBuThe two of them were stuck at the carriage door, one tall and one short, while Xu Wang, a few steps away, watched with glowing eyes: Lord Ning’s ears seemed a bit red, and he looked very embarrassed…tHQBUJHGjDdkmEviBDMsmrxANofvqk
EAtGCxwtEVEYQwlHeh heh, heh heh heh…ATEAtWBXbgxgnJysYeLRrQLmsQPKAn
iGgpnUJkZwgHfhaIn the few breaths he spent secretly watching, Li Wuting had already stepped out of the carriage. His cold, sharp gaze cut off the prying:IjXpJAMKBnIzCjveZyUsXBJHVsNeNV
PrVGCsPiTGrpLYM“You’re back.”lxRDJYDAijuTQlfRJKuCbuAEhYyYFF
BDyjVHFAKrpqjtNLi Yingtang appropriately ceased his actions. “Your subject greets Your Majesty.”jMtpQAtfGiMfRmyYhmumXyxDMhTODp
QhpFXbqvsbWVyvKLi Wuting sized him up and down. “The Dragon Boat Festival was worth your return to the capital. Did you just dip into your fief and come back? Is Jiangnan too hot for your feet?”ysTzpBrJGPLAiXfmrDioGOKhCMUyLp
xxZyDRiTfQTdpteLi Yingtang took a deep breath of the capital’s air. “Your subject loves this land.”BMPImzAVLAuxVZwHFPsVmTFXvwKmPK
WYfiJkJrElOEgcLLi Wuting saw through it and let out two chuckles.pDihDOoJUqlQBKbgmmYthWvDOiIWtw
tWaDVllCnRSbmWZAfter Li Wuting finished his sarcastic remarks, Ning Rushen finally found a chance to pay his respects. “Greetings, Your Highness Prince Xuan.”sENKWldcoHcvYbflxuAFdcIhZKpxIk
szPyYZZUDlkCTRf“Oh, Lord Ning,” Li Yingtang turned his head, “there’s no need for such formalities between us.”ToqyoZtnCnGpdJEQrZvfbwAENRpUlR
bxibItmDrwXjSLLNing Rushen: ?FfAgQPbWSHblxVqXGneQOJGZTdmIEN
mGczTHFponLYRCjHe felt awkward: What, does he really see me as a confidant?HUmlSVAurQNDtlJWuzqkXblxWKhNxD
CLlfJgNStzIDUkELi Wuting couldn’t stand it anymore. “Alright, get in the carriage.”uufhTXtpykoXiQrDXKjxljiJOtRhwp
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PXjnuhvizXRyOWeThey all got into the Qingling carriage.OdzpdxMxqWVUVaZFKQCIbfQzYZdhQz
LabYPHqGlqYCqlCLi Jingyu sat to Li Wuting’s right. Li Yingtang was placed in the “Pixiu” seat, with an empty seat between him and Li Wuting.GJJkZvdGlpVAuzzXegqYtnSAFvlOUM
HBlkvCJhiIFZZkvNing Rushen glanced around and sensibly filled the empty seat.CXPZHDhQWaYRtLfRgdKVUaqAXpaaZc
QbTevfDxAkwLGEsThe carriage started moving, heading back into the city.CYffXQWeUZWRIjkLwkTVuYsLyjFXhS
aQyjjArrsmDjkHpLi Yingtang began chatting, “We haven’t seen each other in over a month, Lord Ning. How have you been? How’s your waist?”RihbCLrAKsFKlcXBIZpHTFRwxIpkgf
YqXtEBqWLzAFJlGNing Rushen touched his side, “Quite well.”bKOtHzSYocznawEMrUkawMvxfqbKry
DTrWzxkxDlQmxjPHe thought for a moment and added, using Li Wuting’s previous phrasing, “I can sing and dance, lively and energetic.”DuXVNEsMEVStwCGDNNeZKHcsmrlqCk
svwjitQYorfUbLdLi Wuting shot him a glance.RIkXBohIVeyDSJWAWVsQyWcTiqpTWw
UjJHJoLPuyWGXMMLi Yingtang looked both regretful and relieved. “Oh, that’s good, very good…”rEPIIfypNiMyqjykKyFYByXQZyQscg
YwRiwywoodjdWubNing Rushen, “?”NUCpzOBaUhwfbjKyGNcUtkIeusXFdy
mLNSlmotrYpThDKWhat kind of mixed expression is that?rjUehsXBUlLPWelnxgYmRunCwSBMKP
JPczdwhZECKcDcBAfter a few more random conversations, Prince Xuan suddenly stopped talking and leaned in close to whisper in Ning Rushen’s ear:rnnmMaNpwMnUSguyOArtqQXpFlPUGe
WRyaQVfBGpAGpYi“By the way, last time…”mHCavwCuxzMwDCMtuycQVvNJYgpgTp
pzRJigffnaEyEzcNing Rushen felt a sudden alert and instinctively shielded his ear, leaning back!hCgldmLZqLCJSZinEXgcVdRfuAwRjT
DRtqHZbuZkJyJcJHis back pressed against a firm arm.DrUUyJJIjlAmkArluMlOKNSknHaZqF
ryGksApyQsQhfWNThe smooth fabric of his official robe rubbed against the emperor’s dark sleeve. He moved slightly and looked at Li Yingtang, who was blinking in confusion.JuLvJnRaNvpXlhvRPoDKUoBrQtcFIu
odHvwyDxvMLhEMXLi Yingtang was puzzled, “What’s wrong?”RXkzjWMxiSPKmHkJrOBsYEFsocSMjF
GlPnFIjOPzgCHzJA gaze seemed to fall from above.NVkNjjqgJJPKoAhAvphAPhCSdiGKuX
RRhENmXXZCkcpSzNing Rushen moved away a bit more, awkwardly holding his ear: How was he supposed to explain that his ears were sensitive?RMANmrvMKBOlsXNtlOQkZoZwQhsOTv
AVSTtMoMohqfOnZHe paused and cleared his throat. “Your subject’s…”RyjCyLSIxCHzuXeGtZDHvEoUyVwJWm
rBiXFMKiEVjpZLuJust as he began to speak, Li Wuting’s voice fell, “He has ear shock, don’t get so close.”VgNgFmegWMwLdjNbuttVPvYstuhWMn
qEhkAaYJsOoBjohLi Yingtang immediately backed away with an “Oh, oh.”aZQOaaGIWHmhXzoEmraNrglHidJpCW
EDoAYfhqvUVvpUyNing Rushen glanced at Li Wuting: Huh?xTkdHMJNpomdTmHqCapHfDtaQJYJQT
IEWHoUPiZMyWptGLi Wuting lowered his gaze to meet his eyes, his lips slightly twitching as if to say:EjJzTlnleGXAAkJmmEXPSSjAJaIQzr
hxuypQvTCeTMLNUTrying to fool me with that excuse again?VghKoJmduDtcTXIBlMObuAiJaGPolN
vDMhgeUWNMChJbxNing Rushen, “…”LvUOhzzSfwkuhPmeAkfNJiJqaXialX
OgpqPTSrbZKlvMVHe reluctantly turned back.JDdwBRwNXYveHZVdIYLgOoPpzGSNNF
nPEthmHssqxPsEwLi Wuting said nothing more, only glanced at the ear that had narrowly escaped, then turned his gaze away, looking down at Li Jingyu, who was peeking in front of him.RIFqiGCpBdfjevLCVYHZQlHGBpMFZz
sLWTNQHScvdjhHSHe recalled Li Jingyu whispering into someone’s ear before they set off.sglktwSvNiiTjxjJUyZjLruRRxQykp
UEheZVbFxERKinRHis fingers slightly curled on his knee:IgTrbTMzGgeZJijwhEwDGVnBXhAaNh
JtwNpzmTCBIizbySo it’s okay for a child, but not for a man.REwUhgzwyfpCqlIFaLnyjIMJIVYgNZ
mkQOUKcQKjtHwLq…yTgEOWGvgPyhXbvyGicLlhxtIbefhQ
oHivUpQzVhArissNot long after, the carriage returned to the palace.lbxVXXqrfteBXSWLlqnTCGNYLYONol
VNWLtkEMrtzkkLtLi Yingtang got out and took his leave, “I will first go pay my respects to my mother consort.” He then casually grabbed the peeking Li Jingyu.lKXgElZPsuFgztYibyZdqBEsToJuMU
qKFTELXULorhmHPThe two figures walked away down the long path.JwRGdVazsTYvUCvGTVbcITiObkZIxP
heiBEZJbVMKxsABNing Rushen grabbed the carriage frame, ready to get out. Just then, Li Wuting glanced at him and then pursed his lips:ggxatzuuQpOLuxeGYAQNusPvTEGhmv
jhUfBBCyITDXTWl“Yi Wusheng.”dpwaKbyaoHuRHCedRxwcNyzdMhRFnn
xfkIbGfwXHpXCMMYi Wusheng rolled over, “Here, Your Majesty!”yhgwYQjfxFLiSucznnuAxqOmWVeFav
blwLWrKdXuKqDBi“Dispose of that later.”wZHuPrBOGLJLXRhpGWNsDgqyeNoaWt
RATLAfucTbFYyEY“Yes, Your Majesty!”pisqQMUhMRDYAuyqZIMaQZRhmLxoNy
RIoOWDwgWieQGcxAfter speaking, Li Wuting turned to Ning Rushen, “Is that alright?”rHvMzHoBpcmnAwGBMROjUJLiZEsvHw
zbBnVYLlxhwAWNlNing Rushen was stunned.yWePGFAIfoLeGTRnTAthTFfnJYrrtl
BCmUniusHrrUFPMHis newly growing mind wasn’t good at remembering things. Prince Xuan had interrupted him, and he had almost forgotten, but Li Wuting had specially addressed it for him.HoCNriYjCVqpZGZGnkuTTFIYzmlFVq
VOfcNVOUfQgGfpJHis back inexplicably felt warm, “Yes, it’s alright…”uvERQKVeNWEgSbCyWNyXTYYIFIjqUr
PjfCUFkPLOJGiQmLi Wuting said, “Then let’s go.”mdoerKRbGfBWtkqOkrBbawvkvgyUbJ
qtyiCFdhsEDvOydNing Rushen left the palace and returned to his own carriage.jTurIuRBgcvQlZHETHJfFAZBDukEDZ
YlQjXGNBAsoYQEvIt was only later that he started to reconsider: He hadn’t completely gotten used to the hierarchy, and he hadn’t thought much of it at the time. Thinking back now, was he being a bit too forward with Li Wuting?SWdHozSqMYiabzcxjvaTTSOOlnxKNe
JlknsvdJcgGceIuBut Li Wuting hadn’t blamed him and even considerately asked, “Is that alright?” It seemed he was trying to clear his name.yIyKlbiyDughAriEOoTFulNKoHSJDN
wVYfFzMjjafrhMmNing Rushen thought about it and decided that Li Wuting probably didn’t know about it.VzKIYKgBfHIRdfbiDrrhpXfhxyHzRS
CyyYoEuVkorOQEOIt made sense—someone as upright and proper as Li Wuting was hard to imagine being involved in such things.kHsMhuNIQTpuArLdxWKAsgpXXAwtNT
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HiDmprgyMiDSybFTwo days after Prince Xuan returned to the capital was the Dragon Boat Festival.CvfbtIMDbPnWAjaLUpBrjjZFNkwUyR
sfoOIqQAQyNwAcCIn addition to the various activities prepared by the common people, the palace was also hosting a banquet for officials of the fifth rank and above.SKaHCLVgRHoKscSJzbhcGWmroZUMvf
qYtjoVwmzUItIsYOn the day, Ning Rushen tidied up and entered the palace.prSoDkArDIIhaPrxMMiDLtCmhWLQlr
xhkTxnOOeUxuqcHAs evening fell, the palace was already brightly lit.uodqCPNSNcbBQFopvbVTnqeVZNYbVd
FUxTFLCjXLPiXuyThe red pillars and golden tiles shone brightly, reflecting the light all around. Outside the banquet hall, the clear pool mirrored the surroundings, casting gentle shadows on the brick walls.ERMvspGWSMFmhOwnqZLKThesxKEAry
PxplCEgCBODDnXbThe main table at the front was reserved for the imperial family.vQDUyhjPtFHDCaaxZNRLGRrNtTVJfk
HnwXCeGFtYzIaxPNing Rushen took his seat among the officials. Not long after, Geng Yan sneaked over and sat next to him.TNyTcnArkynrnkiDVOvrPtugPuvrXw
eNvjrsmLDyLFzQpNing Rushen turned his head, “Here to assassinate me again?”RGfubkBCqZUHVXUeQnZyRqGfDrCYaY
EeHNQzZWtGXYdYDGeng Yan gave him a sideways glance, “It’s easier to chat when we sit together.”KEzqPfcXGSbxshXBmbclWKbCZjvhaw
TowiomZHEBtbELXNing Rushen replied, “Chat…”iavrJJXDXjZkykLZzqNmobcmuMmgUL
zTwDjaAgLusuNjvGeng Yan instantly became fierce, “If you dare say those two words, I’ll smash your head with a tile!”BhVdOoJMDSyGfFvOzkdaUQXRCdzcLL
zQyNrELilxoRjbDNing Rushen sighed lightly, “You’re so sensitive.”LzhxOwOrfpPrSuqBogScFXhqNrGobt
QWsUvUxRhAhCXbfHe hadn’t even said anything yet.DqhBrQsjqnyXmZrFfipfWDrTDeAODS
EdTkxpZLFyMmxVbAs they spoke, the emperor arrived at the front.EDYobjitWPEpkzMAdYhHramGdXlvZo
SyHKDQjKLgyvHjDLi Wuting, dressed in his dignified and majestic imperial robes, walked in surrounded by palace attendants. Alongside him were Prince Xuan, Prince Jing, and Prince Xuan’s mother, the Graceful Consort.ETKrKgaJMhfALfeeRIYcgWtPuNJoFx
cBSiJnszDHvYQjFThe group took their seats at the main table.EFvGFLQLVsrlffhDUqnsewildcdBuF
lTGaTdvxsDcJHcTNing Rushen glanced from afar.nmAnAGFZjrqHoGifhNmTwfKrwTDjtq
iYeWJxPYMPhvjtzIt was his first time seeing the Graceful Consort, and he found her dignified, graceful, and serene.XcWcBcPzEZAVxThcjUmozDZxcXkLok
WrZstnUZAKCeOHlLi Wuting also showed her much respect.eZUcknTXkTzGYeogEJHNVbWTOhpGYH
dkFRNxKsdvgxTKoGeng Yan leaned over and whispered, “What are you looking at?”imPYajLxYrzuWNSqqxbBZFdRUBlaip
KqgWrWPqUrjcIwPNing Rushen replied, “A loving family.”biHQAnjvHbIIVikiXFwSzyLmbvRZeq
iOKKfhDMOuRpOLY“…”wPrxXyMmTwPIZsUfblOHeCdDhcBTUU
bysBzdHUYLlmuMeGeng Yan choked a bit, then said, “Of course. The Deceased Consort was very close to the Graceful Consort. After the Deceased Consort passed away, His Majesty and Prince Jing were raised by the Graceful Consort. She is like a second mother to His Majesty.”moIiLLPspbAcfdHtQFCiffShyoCKUB
bgWZncHTeOobcYeNing Rushen pondered:KiOQKQyALwtuUUHKJYYdgJSBLetkXr
EjvoNaJMasCkzLkDoes she know her son’s face was scratched by her good friend?FvBNGDQdQnKInvWWpdhpJsgXhyStbd
JRxsVziKVeQVXoxGeng Yan asked, “What are you thinking about?”lfVxpCPHIkkDatgZPHoywKewDaAsvg
PUXJXyqCaElbsCXNing Rushen replied, “Nothing, just some royal secrets.”SaYNGEUmtflsjQHrWUZxlfEgaWgBUW
SVpxOIsSXoSAcQbGeng Yan, “???”lgtOyUyLxchLhHxShRjSBzGknaXnem
SYUIyEsjzswuKikHe wanted to ask more, but just then, a young attendant walked over, carrying a wine jug, and stopped in front of Ning Rushen. “Minister Ning.”HrjyJbVBiVJEehOTFopeDsxatWXMKh
QQQAOgUAHwBIHCAGeng Yan was instantly horrified: Spouting royal secrets got you in trouble!vklTfgINDRSkOXnyUfdsgFZqgQDKHn
qBHyJANaWQmhdRMNing Rushen’s chopsticks paused, “Eunuch?”jQrckuCRaXzcIIHNjNXOOPLlOYlaGe
vYNRiEQoDduEursPoisoned wine so timely?YNiLZUapXZRaWfCwwInlyIhyaoaDDM
auHrtlSxANFtwFLThe young attendant respectfully said, “This is unfermented fruit juice. Please enjoy, Minister Ning.” With that, he bowed and left.EkXRwUjLpjZBVkotYHOgeUWzjmAheI
VwwSFPbjOGEtwvO“…”wmhvcgqgEHvkkDbRcZSfrIucfAmxKN
nIzWFLxGWDLSkQCAfter the attendant left, Ning Rushen and Geng Yan exchanged glances.mJhUdopTsYnYrTBbaUTjWQLyylNtFA
hYsKEXqWzNXmxhAOnly Li Wuting could have sent fruit juice through an attendant.GJJNONbewLIHHMdsFvIwLZarjOlwac
dpwBFFophQFZQOHNing Rushen moistened his lips: What’s this about, afraid I’ll get drunk and dance with the dancers again?ogKLbgGArXfPAapAtENyotUUfzlMwg
MYFVIIwxkKEKpJkGeng Yan was dumbfounded, “What does this mean?”smFTdVbcyLdvcgWJiAICdEQHEFbdgA
IYzwJMtsdgLVaLZNing Rushen explained, “Earlier, I drank at the royal court and…” He hesitated, “danced wildly.”zicWmXrhQswbGNyCcaTKsxDVvDAdvO
oVLypYWreIqqHAFGeng Yan couldn’t understand how he danced wildly alone, feeling both reverent and regretful, “Too bad, I was hoping to manipulate you while you were drunk.”mJCWTjpBFPZuCgzwaPtoGQnPCPwHti
KgZkjXFTCkOkOyH“…?”dmltpUiIxosHyPhverTBeJEdNnkSGD
LVTPpCjzEmPbYICNing Rushen expertly stepped on his foot to stop him.UQbwqweBqpVSbXDzrrFoNSJEzRzLSw
FCXDZdKDagoKRzmGeng Yan, “Ow!”YvIzRpQoZfPRipwwkAYEmeuhjTuBwR
zniFJWhkSOmdpXhAfter a few rounds of drinks, the Graceful Consort left the table.fiZiagOtCunwjSbYXiYGMaeLyHWpYL
hTXyyBenpldiIrBProbably to speak privately, Li Wuting also got up and left with her.TKnSHakcYSAOtQvkjNCTYDNUpNyfDG
ahHjueZaQMlmjjCWith them gone, only Li Yingtang and Li Jingyu remained.kBkMybQsjjnvvLxRUlNndvocAqyeaY
POZCkhNYBvqpakANing Rushen saw Li Yingtang pull Li Jingyu aside and mutter something, his eyes growing brighter.MNaPVBLJEJmmIUAjRtkqLoJecGSDKm
QZwODJRSSPOeBeUThe brightness made Ning Rushen inexplicably uneasy.xoLUGEmFVUJxThtuFFbmdOLiuQfYBP
vBYpKDCQZEUPUONHe quickly drank some fruit juice to calm down:zQlRgGvJwzifwOcTbJRfoqgpaKKrPY
pwlSKSZzAtcKcVL…Definitely possessed by something.qUHQggtknQlzAQNYcpOAKrTiVMQgXp
YufhuSJfklMNpJPThe banquet was filled with an abundance of delicacies and the clinking of glasses.uoKExdhjnWyuwVpMrksTfLDOLQMKaj
ozCBPQjYZmgALeENing Rushen focused on eating. When he looked up again, the main table was empty.XyFcNfYFocpPTkgjfpPvTvOUQnfBfg
WKGLDweQakWDSYuWith the imperial family gone, the atmosphere relaxed significantly.DWDGnGxehmFuTcETlgwzUZPriSaYvp
FGERMEHalNUIGXHNing Rushen, full and satisfied, got up and strolled outside.SJtbcIURatlFuWjkFMXyUqkJpzKwMy
WTYGQGkGINidiRuBy the banquet hall was the pond where he had once drunkenly fallen. The surroundings were cool and serene. Sober this time, he walked over with peace of mind.NJWVJnmGGErMLcvOvAuFwqqUsCGfuz
nzOCRhqhEAWbVzJAs he walked, he saw a group of palace attendants in the distance.eweDyLhPkoFgiNWGLNfYDjzNWZmmNH
IMQOCjXnAGOkbIaNing Rushen looked over and saw Prince Xuan in a pavilion by the lake—writing fervently, having sent the attendants outside.NiQEyjNvxRRfvBJLbqzPaKiCainrKV
KwRyNQrtSfCVNvRHe blinked and walked closer.XpojlCigPqyxRUPGPEtVbbfoKhSeAG
QyUXzQfDEHzNMfuIn the pavilion, Li Yingtang was passionately writing.KLhqYKCmwQlmoXExaLEtwunGhWpvwT
LNfNRBLtRGdKANCDuring the meal, he had coaxed Li Jingyu into revealing a few phrases like “red gauze curtains,” “half moon,” and now, full of food and wine, inspiration struck, his pen flying across the page!wmdQAwOIWdAIzAKMSLDOSJFuhOWmCV
LaBhOXrCIJpPfckAs he wrote, a voice came from outside the pavilion:HJzXfcTCjHhWvcYvZqphLynuvdrPux
AgavALOyEENHdky“Your Highness?”vHKtzDWhbopuEYTHrQyjvIYeIDqAjb
LTlWrsWigUZFuJMLi Yingtang paused, turned, and saw Ning Rushen, “…”xQqbIxIrUlDmkSwCqflkQlACvSSgPg
YeVqGIpaVbqMNMkAh, crap, it’s Ning Rushen.SBJzqmzxCFohNMDskTlsCZUfysksYB
UUVXlHzYTIDlCSZNing Rushen’s gaze fell on the stack of papers, “What are you doing, Your Highness?”oGkEsrmBadQCnkojSnopqqUBEkEgRU
pvRrLcwSROztAOULi Yingtang, “Just some literary work.”LvFxAIUPCzWjBzQvmfWlYidyZhsMIT
VbWouqYgXpcnIHICould this be the legendary stack of papers?HkzyXZmZBbASjzJWqaOLerlOZokEcc
rszBemqvCbihfyiNing Rushen leaned in with interest, “Let me take a look.”IvYBJgonNjlUNsEtNNcqqEjXVskfJv
MknVVABpzpYTVpwLi Yingtang took five seconds to understand “take a look.”GvzvGZuyGtXdvRuHxletKEbilECYBX
HGgiMaLMfOdxdOwWhile he processed the new term, Ning Rushen had already leaned over. In the next moment, Li Yingtang snapped out of it, grabbed the papers, and stuffed them under his outer robe!iVgWehmQcOTdqJCmGGoyPSggeKUCoX
pXOPxUIEPRiNkRMNing Rushen raised an eyebrow: ?xOmDMbsRrtlKSmdluhjhTPockjuJFh
VcdqyjsFpyXaqFWLi Yingtang, “Better not, you…”zLNwvTnfbiHfhQhUduThOQTHFnIVzx
VekooryLHAkWBpVHe paused, then, noticing Ning Rushen’s expression, pondered for a moment and said, “Has His Majesty shown you these?”BOoGplIGPqMfvwkxNWKYDKUOZvEfRH
olNSSfRVrBtDhuPNing Rushen shook his head.KBEydVFDIjljxMklOgWCxAtERDeYuG
GiXwdfMMxObJgOp“Oh? Keeping them from you…”UcYDsdLQLUNtxRYqxYutKBJyfMavew
DqKkOhLDtRhGvkTIn the dark night, Li Yingtang thought for a moment, then, like revealing a secret treasure, lifted his outer robe slightly, revealing a corner of the paper, and asked mysteriously:CPzPkLACZWzIQbNXXmvVmzpbQJRZst
bUenGZgrrgcUJba“Do you really want to see?”yXnRcEvrMesmvjTnLawaMGOteoKfeV
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Oh, this Mother Shipper right here… 🚢 He’s determined to have a new B-I-L.