This official is so weak

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.kXXFnsyjVgvOLjuLdweOXjHicMhKDw

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Ning 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.veIGrVBWpaamoOsrxGnaBREqbWdjJk

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Li 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.”epnHOccLXysNrQbdupdZHSWnmRotQZ

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Li Wuting pursed his lips. “I fear it will upset him.”AUnRyhtusentftJUTwtjBciRRGMner

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In the corner, Yi Wusheng was almost embedding himself into the side wall.pskLmhjPPCtgUURQfpiiszpKTpwLvo

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The carriage stopped, and Li Jingyu eagerly jumped out.kANbRsTYpdIUcChffWEiOJjWfjbsvV

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Once 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…”JluyRYgMmbevagyCcjmtbwShyBvVJM

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Yi 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!”gPoHqONHSRLEfxWlGQwfEXEyNLRdVN

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Ning 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.RbulwZAPByzJaLBfECFeoZEkgfwNNb

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His gaze was too direct.ylqdatfINpDQKlAOKUcXFvfCexxnLS

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A vein throbbed on Li Wuting’s forehead. “Ning Chen!”peQakfdBbxuTuhoizwbFnrmsjRbrZf

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Ning Rushen quickly agreed. “Yes, yes, Yi Wusheng put it there.”RXteqxjOXgjmMOzOgEvasZabIiYYAT

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“…”ZyUETDgOKdlqNwXXtxRNvlEExNieZy

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In the tense silence, Li Jingyu’s voice came from outside. “Huh? Why aren’t my imperial brother and Lord Ning down yet?”rRMwvUtoLbIzuTzdJryOJQrHZeJMJd

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Then his mouth was covered. “Shh… don’t rush them…”sTPTIkNBbUnYNfsWfDSBqCHpTQdBTt

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Li Wuting, unable to tolerate it any longer, stood up. “Get out of the carriage!”vGlndZyFKEAWOUGDegpiHjlXJROCGJ

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Yi Wusheng hurriedly crawled to lift the curtain.FDyMHicwNBotgsSGFPoQpoqDRGqSBg

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As the curtain was lifted, the bright sunlight mixed with the fresh air of the suburbs flooded in.LeKjspqOvAUajjjxKjVNNvfCvoTJvl

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Li 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.LYCimnEWhCxsolTewVvSbeMnSvDgZT

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It made his ears burn, and he was truly restless.GFxZGlXHwGKdJZqDsnpOvrxJvNRNbR

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At 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…”fIAlezDKvOVbjxmVedotDOBTMMHsYl

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A large hand slammed against the side of the carriage door.lxIVouflOSWjKokIinZiBEeqojGdyQ

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Li Wuting turned his head, his gaze deep. “I don’t like it.”CNcTSEemIEnAjgWeavOSCCqblTZWUi

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Ning Rushen pursed his lips. “Oh.”tJKswsOVrLMFYgCCKhVycWvBPjfnCH

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The 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…wCjugPQjzvxPfHGYttefnyDbYoBASU

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Heh heh, heh heh heh…uOgZfdXrTTFAivrwVOVoEVqIwtNhge

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In the few breaths he spent secretly watching, Li Wuting had already stepped out of the carriage. His cold, sharp gaze cut off the prying:LrRkjuRVbdkyvxdfTchcOvNOWsvzWx

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“You’re back.”IZYLlkSfItCUTgteErrmysJLonkcnd

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Li Yingtang appropriately ceased his actions. “Your subject greets Your Majesty.”yGBhQelPruuCRAuKjuyoSJpzwRmaiF

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Li 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?”FhppGjIBxiASmFcxrElWSItoMjdxHJ

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Li Yingtang took a deep breath of the capital’s air. “Your subject loves this land.”PzHfMoWgHFyHQMWphNTIhpKXMCVoNR

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Li Wuting saw through it and let out two chuckles.TdyKewAiJCIdpZVjMcJdxMWWnzSSRL

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After Li Wuting finished his sarcastic remarks, Ning Rushen finally found a chance to pay his respects. “Greetings, Your Highness Prince Xuan.”CCipQIoHOBYDDBWHmLFLZNqXLyUONx

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“Oh, Lord Ning,” Li Yingtang turned his head, “there’s no need for such formalities between us.”JkMUHhWKxyYCKYkWHtCyHaqEAIqaxa

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Ning Rushen: ?OBFEyDJpEuPHpYcHCxtUqOVmoIbeTn

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He felt awkward: What, does he really see me as a confidant?wtQDVoBJQsJkTASCNxuQWUEdlVOWwX

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Li Wuting couldn’t stand it anymore. “Alright, get in the carriage.”gSOKGfnkZlfvHuZolnqZTaWapWjVNA

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They all got into the Qingling carriage.vMVGKIhwwHNPXILKbeBeuGdPPjVGMv

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Li Jingyu sat to Li Wuting’s right. Li Yingtang was placed in the “Pixiu” seat, with an empty seat between him and Li Wuting.CqRppgDqKvYMMQFOgUbPzzAjLktcvQ

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Ning Rushen glanced around and sensibly filled the empty seat.MEkcpOjjNflPewdXINtNhgiNhoGKZl

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The carriage started moving, heading back into the city.KkXWKELvmCJzDLXMOhrbmnCgVvUzth

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Li Yingtang began chatting, “We haven’t seen each other in over a month, Lord Ning. How have you been? How’s your waist?”qnxjnNPNupTsXDvFyxSurJhuIFLmRP

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Ning Rushen touched his side, “Quite well.”JFilrKaeuvqlhcIRZlYrmOrqZSDgrx

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He thought for a moment and added, using Li Wuting’s previous phrasing, “I can sing and dance, lively and energetic.”gsZAmcAFRsKPoUPBZdEqLIQdXNXIeu

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Li Wuting shot him a glance.HbRjGEtMyQoIchkGsRfQYdTfzierHN

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Li Yingtang looked both regretful and relieved. “Oh, that’s good, very good…”wUPCcXaoJjbYngddNwGABCxCwalLiM

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Ning Rushen, “?”oLqyfofZjPmOHThATwutwwLlozOJAX

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What kind of mixed expression is that?BisfsYFXBNHruWyYPsRLRDiTguuZSL

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After a few more random conversations, Prince Xuan suddenly stopped talking and leaned in close to whisper in Ning Rushen’s ear:VglMGjxiSPlMTvIIKKsynMclDfHAFf

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“By the way, last time…”vmnpjIXflMgAsfpOOKMBPAVDhQyJjP

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Ning Rushen felt a sudden alert and instinctively shielded his ear, leaning back!WfbTawKQTGEtGzebcVqPoctyCLPICP

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His back pressed against a firm arm.kfhEuDllvTsgRXseCXLVPTFubjSJdX

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The 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.QdQemzGBUIVgpylYQwszuHITNfLfVd

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Li Yingtang was puzzled, “What’s wrong?”AqTziUMVojUaOgOCXBsrvFiPzxFNjH

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A gaze seemed to fall from above.lBckPrhZmleVEZHjmSHELZdqtmWiQf

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Ning Rushen moved away a bit more, awkwardly holding his ear: How was he supposed to explain that his ears were sensitive?BKOtBqreTRQLsPimUIBhrsCeCJQYzD

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He paused and cleared his throat. “Your subject’s…”XjBswNFMkludsGewdXEMxxrKCcqwbL

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Just as he began to speak, Li Wuting’s voice fell, “He has ear shock, don’t get so close.”uDZvCurYvxiqSvwgRMyxsxHesxevkp

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Li Yingtang immediately backed away with an “Oh, oh.”CkYnYZMEOchxyjjrcNECBLHNBWHeML

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Ning Rushen glanced at Li Wuting: Huh?bVqKNpDZwzMlInuZahIgKmPfbERmih

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Li Wuting lowered his gaze to meet his eyes, his lips slightly twitching as if to say:YWwqnagOraKKnxukgGXGxeUHIFpaCN

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Trying to fool me with that excuse again?geBnHPMjWOeGWwReKBajvMORadWHpx

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Ning Rushen, “…”pajRZnOYfSXumHQyyfFdUpcTPCzyGE

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He reluctantly turned back.aAGSKhdumxYiugYisMUqVzORkATAji

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Li 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.VqblJpAflMSvqhUlpaNGljsEHhyLsS

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He recalled Li Jingyu whispering into someone’s ear before they set off.ALheKpdhGXPURMieeKxoRomskRopyd

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His fingers slightly curled on his knee:jVFHNRgyXEebXYqiEQZNNJRbzRYEER

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So it’s okay for a child, but not for a man.YZJJtfwLQAWMmKmbWtXpoOmHIdZzrp

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Not long after, the carriage returned to the palace.tCMGeakmueinJaeJbQazAaRqVnaHGL

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Li 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.tyrmSpUJWSnyMFablEwNdfKoJHEBww

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The two figures walked away down the long path.jnulIaXZKJhhbwarAKFyDzsuMqRdAN

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Ning Rushen grabbed the carriage frame, ready to get out. Just then, Li Wuting glanced at him and then pursed his lips:IebSJIsIfxWiqhgDTRAXAEXhdwCRfC

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“Yi Wusheng.”XjPkcPOqtLKxuAmaQOhrbHWbdBZbEX

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Yi Wusheng rolled over, “Here, Your Majesty!”RLajtmWBoqisihvvTfWSoAYVVoTRID

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“Dispose of that later.”atEqMJemLOpsQhrhBaIhqfoQflmPEh

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“Yes, Your Majesty!”TVRXMeCUFeFBeQZnrHXPeLxkiILcoT

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After speaking, Li Wuting turned to Ning Rushen, “Is that alright?”dalPzlzlxLMGNZFwUXPqPcIejIaurY

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Ning Rushen was stunned.XdXmIsejnRtksMxBuVkRlgmGQRsrIO

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His 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.mxXyNPBYlLaEMgGhtwGGgysQyxQgRp

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His back inexplicably felt warm, “Yes, it’s alright…”jsVdYzINdSKEKVNjJQyQenLBtvkWMv

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Li Wuting said, “Then let’s go.”AOEMoIZPiilbCvXnAzROxeJoWxJqGq

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Ning Rushen left the palace and returned to his own carriage.aSaBcMZWXMPGIdZkkLLtfpaZyfYyXd

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It 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?pjSRcKoRVtstHivoGRdfGSbzaatrOT

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But Li Wuting hadn’t blamed him and even considerately asked, “Is that alright?” It seemed he was trying to clear his name.cnaPkVhyhJXBBeYdOZOBcboLYQOIrt

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Ning Rushen thought about it and decided that Li Wuting probably didn’t know about it.HSHrIFQtZSTpQtotNckGCQSZMxBLPB

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It made sense—someone as upright and proper as Li Wuting was hard to imagine being involved in such things.sNslYmsCKRVBKmBDcWhaFLhOjjKMst

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Two days after Prince Xuan returned to the capital was the Dragon Boat Festival.URZDEekntHsMbLhWJvTtbBSVxxsVWb

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In 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.adxcVzGprVPBIyAHkoyaEqVeJjtSMJ

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On the day, Ning Rushen tidied up and entered the palace.DkgHVwsvbQWzDSCfsLxhPzdoaCKgsr

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As evening fell, the palace was already brightly lit.tfJkqsJpHJFLFKvfIblTOiOUVglSpN

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The 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.werozYYkKoOoBfEnXtoWCgiFSNMkiG

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The main table at the front was reserved for the imperial family.qnTglDnHkCDywEbixlRPPqaRUsMZvc

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Ning Rushen took his seat among the officials. Not long after, Geng Yan sneaked over and sat next to him.sMmblAKJKIOANiIDumkDutUGTbvuZE

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Ning Rushen turned his head, “Here to assassinate me again?”FjWcoPylDHIbCUsRUhvNOwiAWQXbtt

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Geng Yan gave him a sideways glance, “It’s easier to chat when we sit together.”MsPOxUHqsdBjheWbanWQoilpXfBUrz

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Ning Rushen replied, “Chat…”QxuCzCRhqWjExDEZpxetzoIlrhPsDA

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Geng Yan instantly became fierce, “If you dare say those two words, I’ll smash your head with a tile!”xGQBvRzAlXaJzaOIhoxgLJaFpsNvnP

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Ning Rushen sighed lightly, “You’re so sensitive.”gkzkApFDeWyfQCmqtoZiZconhhRGFS

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He hadn’t even said anything yet.SpBJtBnxNreTVuMPkqxxuEOHjIvBXz

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As they spoke, the emperor arrived at the front.egesJFtUZaodTxTdiHTtmlyMsbFIEk

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Li 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.iaNUfIlxpIpSxCUdHIOrimllAXodmr

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The group took their seats at the main table.TzGJdYMFDLbqSgTAygeIAJmvejWzoE

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Ning Rushen glanced from afar.rkbCjjhQSsxKyXOOxweBjXjOrzbFgm

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It was his first time seeing the Graceful Consort, and he found her dignified, graceful, and serene.QAjLQpZjdMgxildSJhfXdEbUZVDprt

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Li Wuting also showed her much respect.HieDLPJjnhMRAXgLYJbDjtQHERoPin

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Geng Yan leaned over and whispered, “What are you looking at?”tUOUJuMdaurrWFtWBzCmgphEFPckzg

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Ning Rushen replied, “A loving family.”rQuruTmLADpkdOEDcdkpGjVOhsioZB

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“…”jcFnRcHjhUFmwZwIBzXUCcGfhPWtQU

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Geng 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.”mFWxkMZkSLlWmXpQEVZuXAaeIAcMVA

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Ning Rushen pondered:dvZHtMwzkOfBKglPJxvYEIGVqfGlng

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Does she know her son’s face was scratched by her good friend?ozUiqALHEySOybjwwOuvUcUnzghIrM

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Geng Yan asked, “What are you thinking about?”heudtdDCoJmYXKAoJsixiwBQcPBYjv

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Ning Rushen replied, “Nothing, just some royal secrets.”jVgjJuamrbdmRxLcnqHOXQZphUdWcE

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Geng Yan, “???”XScqGXCrPqJhFCIYBpPVDvhTKaUmAj

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He 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.”vFAIxahCaNtTBiekABtsziongDnLrA

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Geng Yan was instantly horrified: Spouting royal secrets got you in trouble!tEcleXmNJGlvPkvyxPQThlktbjsLZR

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Ning Rushen’s chopsticks paused, “Eunuch?”BEMRcJDWofYFVerfqfTPTDOTHkaNpy

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Poisoned wine so timely?AUjoZvXteuIJwahukKPwNpRkLlUBEx

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The young attendant respectfully said, “This is unfermented fruit juice. Please enjoy, Minister Ning.” With that, he bowed and left.guIccmkzlDMBlTZXraXeOhxlhyHTxL

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“…”JxGlfLpuPOwGKSVsfSFFftdGnFoprK

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After the attendant left, Ning Rushen and Geng Yan exchanged glances.AOSUsLVSLwhoUaotoMCjHumKDltEjH

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Only Li Wuting could have sent fruit juice through an attendant.kNUzinFOCirqLiUJjElWnlqooGNYqm

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Ning Rushen moistened his lips: What’s this about, afraid I’ll get drunk and dance with the dancers again?WTZMfeeLCYloOnRbRJpELCJGMNcCDh

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Geng Yan was dumbfounded, “What does this mean?”BSLjKDHlzWxygWUMOBHBAlVaYOcXfE

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Ning Rushen explained, “Earlier, I drank at the royal court and…” He hesitated, “danced wildly.”ZANtZKGQMtqJciYHJVrLTMXokHNmip

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Geng 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.”NLNuNeshAqCRwJYgNtJFJngjILResK

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“…?”LrYzCefMmZlHJCGiqpgthdkImPVmhI

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Ning Rushen expertly stepped on his foot to stop him.PLtQZnPcUwzNlTweSWaRZYwszgljSF

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Geng Yan, “Ow!”IHkImBRToUTfxTQQlkgGVrIxoxtCLA

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After a few rounds of drinks, the Graceful Consort left the table.wVYzDGYbqzjNfdmiDwkCwAchXoTxMj

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Probably to speak privately, Li Wuting also got up and left with her.MxlWAaVvtSCmOGIPhPdamcmUEftaAA

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With them gone, only Li Yingtang and Li Jingyu remained.xyEpxfvhlfBrhrwxdjTWJBuYUtnZNw

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Ning Rushen saw Li Yingtang pull Li Jingyu aside and mutter something, his eyes growing brighter.vMSCzjVSpxUmTZRwOyLuqJCOPutSku

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The brightness made Ning Rushen inexplicably uneasy.mMleZtfDDaPyqwWcpZcIeSNXIAxYlZ

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He quickly drank some fruit juice to calm down:BOyANHLEWzGcdeGikaveYIdtKgePYP

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…Definitely possessed by something.GgcYpMWyQVUfAkgVkUWAXlwrwijPQp

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The banquet was filled with an abundance of delicacies and the clinking of glasses.cYYMguOBRnkJddyeiBuNDethDgsJpp

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Ning Rushen focused on eating. When he looked up again, the main table was empty.DtzkfqkzhsCtkwLdeqSEjzwZFojCtY

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With the imperial family gone, the atmosphere relaxed significantly.qUuAsriSlXCpZPiuylFHOmCwtdXOYB

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Ning Rushen, full and satisfied, got up and strolled outside.NuQSngcAyfagAxGWZeNfaRJlONWhUz

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By 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.oFXffRWpbLmhAacDNAajcoCAijCHuD

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As he walked, he saw a group of palace attendants in the distance.JxwkxJoiaZNZfwVFJMyUrfJYmIBwMf

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Ning Rushen looked over and saw Prince Xuan in a pavilion by the lake—writing fervently, having sent the attendants outside.GOvWifcblfcrRCHvqQmFzWSrAcyHen

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He blinked and walked closer.APasCNMJqLaHweDsCSqQiZuvSDXtTJ

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In the pavilion, Li Yingtang was passionately writing.fnOlMpAEFEYwooArXlqdLrGlWNpMrN

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During 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!cuFwbuSzMLSJeKiEXTgujWHSdTsGjA

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As he wrote, a voice came from outside the pavilion:FfuXRoiJZZBtSEPtTcAXnkcUthSOTq

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“Your Highness?”etPPcbxWuPDFKTfefsNtEWXSOsmIIc

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Li Yingtang paused, turned, and saw Ning Rushen, “…”JBgZaHHloyJiLaKBVnNcPqkXDqjLKA

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Ah, crap, it’s Ning Rushen.VhAQjJuwiFZBqmkXjCiOrgFtDwPtBt

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Ning Rushen’s gaze fell on the stack of papers, “What are you doing, Your Highness?”GULFpLpkKITexZrhYcisJCFamBCmQa

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Li Yingtang, “Just some literary work.”THypWVdhrDsGpbmbPtEjlvgoNGKGtE

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Could this be the legendary stack of papers?dftpzIZLdNtDGhkASFLZuXPoWOJNxH

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Ning Rushen leaned in with interest, “Let me take a look.”JnHsXGrjGVEyMnxbkbhIvVYNxAZxzD

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Li Yingtang took five seconds to understand “take a look.”uhmiYlImNQRdJfpKQuoUaXUVLJroNs

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While 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!oQbjPhPNSTFlWAYmLpcVGhXPqHEpxs

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Ning Rushen raised an eyebrow: ?PzdLHUVEZxSdINjQpjtbLYOhLNjbTO

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Li Yingtang, “Better not, you…”jqpcWYGPWyIcdmkArVbyHjhvFNBose

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He paused, then, noticing Ning Rushen’s expression, pondered for a moment and said, “Has His Majesty shown you these?”sBwJYULaFuegbNqgcSVMkPfvtYvbVl

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Ning Rushen shook his head.uBfiVUJCkMYUXCpyUKNhHsMHYiZgQG

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“Oh? Keeping them from you…”GNXVPCWahiBemAnoFAOljdrwEbhpVL

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In 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:CNqJMZNLtPNDmpOIiNngvqhEqPiJWt

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“Do you really want to see?”NouVpyLXltmhMJTHSVojtrnClzOhDd

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