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Chapter 165: Solitary Courage <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “Yu Gonggong.” Before Yu Dexi could speak, Qu Chenzhou had already stood up, his forehead covered in fine sweat, making his smile appear even more innocent and naive. “The Emperor is sleeping?” Yu Dexi was somewhat surprised. The Emperor had suffered from insomnia for over ten … Read more
Chapter 166: Road Ahead <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Before the first rain of early spring fell, Qi Wang, Mu Jingde, and his entourage left the city and headed west, under countless visible and hidden gazes. The position once occupied by Qi Wang in the court was now taken by Mu Jingchen, bestowed with the … Read more
Chapter 167: Wen Lan <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Qu Chenzhou rested for a while in the waterside pavilion before passing through the side gate and strolling slowly by the lotus pond. He couldn’t freely move around in the palace, but he couldn’t stay cooped up in the Star Gazing Pavillion all the time either. … Read more
Chapter 162: Xuan Mang <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> As usual, the Emperor was still in Qingxin Residence, summoning Qu Chenzhou to divine the divinations. There were rules to walking, sitting, and lying down in the palace. He walked with measured steps, albeit slowly. When the leading steward turned around, seemingly urging him on, he … Read more
Chapter 163: Take Care <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “Whose side is he on?” Consort Yu was puzzled. “Are you suspecting that he’s on Jingchen’s side?” “Jingchen? Everyone thinks he’s on Jingchen’s side, and if that were the case, there wouldn’t be any need for suspicion,” Mu Jingyan chuckled. “I’m afraid it’s someone else.” Mu … Read more
Chapter 164: Nemesis <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The room fell silent for a while, until someone sighed. Before Qu Chenzhou could even stand up, he was pulled by his sleeve and led to sit by the bedside. “There’s no one else here, no need to restrain yourself.” Liu Qingru was about to fetch the … Read more
Chapter 159: Dragon Tiger Battle <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> This year, it started off with ups and downs. Originally thinking that there would be a good omen in the middle, it turned out to be a relatively peaceful year. However, right before the end of the year, turmoil erupted within the court. In fact, … Read more
Chapter 160: Divination <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “Where is Concubine Yu?” The Empress took her seat on the warm couch, looked around, and asked, “Why hasn’t she come?” A palace maid outside the door quickly replied, “Replying to Your Majesty, Concubine Yu caught a cold a few days ago, and her condition has worsened … Read more
Chapter 161: Lies <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The path ahead was the only way to the Star Gazing Pavillion, and there was no way to avoid it. Qu Chenzhou stood on the steps, watching the two people approach without any ripples in his eyes. Someone on the other side was already excitedly greeting him, … Read more
Chapter 156: Passage <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> As soon as Liu Zhongming entered the door and bypassed the screen wall, Bai Shilei had already received the news and hurriedly came out to greet him. “Second Brother! It’s been a long time since you last came!” He was a hundred times more enthusiastic than usual. … Read more
Chapter 157: Commander Liu <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Liu Zhongming held the horse’s reins as he walked back along the street market. This path was so familiar to him. Every time Chenzhou was called by his aunt to accompany her, he would rush over to pick him up. The weather was cold, and cotton … Read more
Chapter 158 – Si Tian Guan <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> When summoned into the Yangxin Palace, Liu Zhongming saw Qi Wang still kneeling in front of the palace. The situation was peculiar, and neither of them greeted each other. Qi Wang may still be clueless, but Liu Zhongming understood it very well. The trouble … Read more
