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Chapter 225 – Extra 2 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> A gourd of clear water was poured onto the orchids. The white petals and yellow pistils were already clean and dust-free. After being watered, they seemed to be adorned with pearls, radiating a gentle glow under the sunlight. The pure white sea of flowers encircled … Read more
Chapter 226: Extra 3 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Liu Zhongming held his breath, creeping closer to a folding screen, quickly glancing outside in slight impatience. This morning, he had risen early without waking the sleeping figure beside him, quickly finished his meal, and hidden himself in this room. This room was an annex created … Read more
Chapter 227 – Extra 4 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents> A jet-black ring spun between his fingers, catching the sunlight and cutting out a clear circle in the sky. The circle of sunlight fell onto one of his eyes, casting his golden-colored iris as if it were a kaleidoscope of flowing light. “I want it.” He … Read more
Chapter 222 – Return Dream <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Emperor Yu woke up from his fitful coughing, instinctively calling for Yu Dexi. Rushing in on tiptoes was the newly appointed eunuch. Although he was familiar from day-to-day encounters and provided attentive service, he was still… not Yu Dexi. The death of Yu Dexi wasn’t … Read more
Chapter 223 – Epilogue <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The sun was about to rise above their heads. The cold of winter had been dispelled by the temperature, leaving only the icicles hanging from the eaves to gleam like pearls in the transparent light. Palace attendants held long bamboo poles, carefully tapping the icicles hanging … Read more
Chapter 224: Extra One <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Liu Zhongming woke up from a deep sleep and immediately realized that the space beside him was empty. He exclaimed anxiously before even opening his eyes, “Chenzhou! Chenzhou!” He remembered that Chenzhou had returned, dusty and tired yet contented. But now, the bed was empty, as … Read more
Chapter 219: Startled Bow <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The heavy and hurried footsteps shattered the silence, the person’s steps were fast and the wind from their clothes billowing caused the oil lamp on the wall to flicker and darken. When it brightened again, the figure was already gone. “Qu Sitian!” Bo Yan leaned against … Read more
Chapter 220: Treacherous Official <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The weather in early May was as unpredictable as a cat and a dog. Yesterday, strong winds had blown throughout the day, scattering the few remaining blossoms from the branches. Today, however, the sky was clear and sunny. This alone was enough to lift the spirits … Read more
Chapter 221: Confession <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The sunlight from outside shone through the tall, narrow window, casting a warm orange glow as noon’s harsh sunlight had softened into the approaching evening. Although the occupants of the prison couldn’t see it, that beam of light precisely caught the shadow of a copper bell hanging … Read more
Chapter 216: Prison <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Qu Chenzhou quickly realized that he wasn’t just being paranoid. Not many days passed after that night. While Steward Lin was setting up breakfast, he whispered, “Chenzhou, the matter you specifically instructed about has happened.” And the matter he had specifically instructed Steward Lin about was only … Read more
Chapter 217: The Water Dungeon <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Qu Chenzhou curled up slightly, lying sideways on a pile of straw with his hands shackled in front of his chest. It wasn’t warm yet, especially in this place devoid of sunlight. Even the straw beneath him exuded a dampness accompanied by a moldy odor. … Read more
Chapter 218: Huixin Palace <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> As Yu Dexi exited from Qingxin Residence, he spotted someone standing outside the railings on the steps. The person stood there for a moment, looking rather unpleasant and restless, occasionally shifting half a step in place. Yu Dexi didn’t acknowledge the person, simply swung his dusting … Read more
