One Chapter at a Time
Chapter 177: The Empress Dowager <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The sound of cicadas suddenly rang out overhead, causing Qu Chenzhou to stop in his tracks. He hadn’t yet found where that little thing was hiding when two young eunuchs hurriedly brought a ladder over. They knelt and kowtowed to him before setting up the … Read more
Chapter 178: Seeking Guidance <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The crescent moon had been nibbled by the days, and it was nearing the end of the month. The sky was overcast, turning both the heavens and the earth pitch-black, like the void without anything. There were extremely light footsteps on the grass. The fresh and … Read more
Chapter 179: Intoxicated Bone Fragrance <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The sound of clattering horse hooves echoed at the end of the street. Those who conducted business on this street quickly packed away the tables and chairs set up on the side. It had become a routine over these past few days. Around this time, … Read more
Chapter 174: Valiant Camp <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “Wang Ye,” a hurried person outside the door handed over an envelope. “It has been confirmed there that the porcelain bottle indeed contains the Bi Hongzi from Jinxiu Ying. There is no mistake.” Mu Jingyan repeatedly read the paper several times, slowly exhaling a breath. Many … Read more
Chapter 175: Provocation <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “The Left and Right Valiant Camps, along with the Left and Right Imperial Guards, are responsible for patrolling the palace. The person who killed Miss Wen Lan earlier was from the Right Valiant Camp.” The implication behind these words was very clear. The Emperor released these two … Read more
Chapter 176 – Toppling the Pagoda <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The leaves on the tree branches had grown large in response to summer’s urging, but they still couldn’t shield against the gradually intensifying heat. Bai Shiyan watched the glaring white sunlight in the courtyard, opting to remain in the shadow of the drooping flowers, … Read more
Chapter 171: Returning to the Palace <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Although it was expected that the Emperor wouldn’t be able to restrain himself for long and would send someone to bring Qu Chenzhou back to the palace, when Liu Zhongming saw the two figures in the main hall, it felt as if he had … Read more
Chapter 172: Bi Hongzi <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> For several consecutive days, Qu Chenzhou could only fall asleep after midnight. He had too many worries but couldn’t come up with a solution. He was anxious and unable to sleep. Now, he no longer had the courage or the ability to sacrifice everything. In fact, … Read more
Chapter 173: Diagnosis and Treatment <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The two of them played speed chess. In the first game, Emperor Yu gave Liu Zhongming a handicap, resulting in a draw. In the second game, no matter how much Liu Zhongming pleaded, Emperor Yu didn’t give in, and in the end, Liu Zhongming lost. … Read more
Chapter 168: Murder Case <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> When Liu Zhongming was hastily led into the study, he caught sight of a familiar figure kneeling in front of the desk through the sheer curtains. His heart skipped a beat, and he immediately bowed outside. “Minister Liu Zhongming requests an audience.” The curtains were drawn … Read more
Chapter 169: The Truth <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> On the table, there was originally a set of tea prepared, but by the time the two entered the room, it had turned into a mess. Broken porcelain and tea leaves were scattered everywhere along with the spilled tea. When Liu Zhongming returned with the tea … Read more
Chapter 170: Bo Yan <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Liu Zhongming hadn’t even reached the dismounting stone when he saw someone waiting outside the palace gate. He quickly swung his leg over the horse and threw the reins to the person behind him before going forward to greet the visitor. “Today, I’ll trouble Commander Bo,” … Read more
