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Chapter 131: Willow Blossoms <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The voice, the breath, were all familiar, like a long-awaited rain after a drought. But Liu Zhongmingu curled his fingers and didn’t dare to embrace the person, pushing them away desperately. “You’re not him! You’re not him!” The person sighed and reached into their clothes, taking … Read more
Chapter 130: Daylily <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Although the empress cannot stand the scent of gardenia, she is a lover of flowers. June is the season when lotuses are in full bloom, and the Cultural and Artistic Gathering is held every year under the personal supervision of the empress. If it weren’t for the … Read more
Chapter 129: Game <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Although there were no traces of rainwater on the ground, the air was no longer dry and hot as it was during the drought. Yu Dexi had the bamboo curtains outside the Qingliang Hall taken down, which helped keep the summer heat outside. “Your Majesty,” he handed … Read more
Chapter 128: Unsolved Case <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Qu Chenzhou took a nap in the evening and when he arrived at the side room, Ling He had already been waiting outside for an unknown amount of time. The two of them didn’t get along well, and Ling He didn’t even bother with small talk … Read more
Chapter 127: Born from sin <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> A rain in early summer thoroughly moisturized the dry and cracked land, and stopped at the perfect time. It was a good rain. People in the streets and alleys regained their vitality because of this rain, and went back to their respective livelihoods. After the … Read more
Chapter 126: Wish <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> After curfew, no one was allowed to wander around outside. Bai Shiyan personally cleared the way, so Liu Zhongming and his companions were not considered idle people. The wooden door was half closed. The people inside knew they were coming today and were already waiting in the … Read more
Chapter 125: Heavy Rain <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The rusty iron lock made a grating sound as the key turned, and after a moment, the iron door was pushed open. A young jailer bowed and held a lantern in front, leading the way to the dim end of the corridor. He lit several oil … Read more
Chapter 124 Mother <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Qu Chenzhou raised his hand to knock on the door several times, but hesitated and withdrew his fingers. Bai Shiyan, who was following behind him, lost patience, opened the door and pushed him inside, shouting, “Mother, Chenzhou is here.” Qu Chenzhou stumbled a few steps as he … Read more
Chapter 123: Opponent <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> A cup of warm water was held to the lips of Qu Chenzhou. He wanted to lift his hand to hold it, but found that his arm was weak, and a layer of sweat had stuck his clothes to his body. He could only lower his head … Read more
Chapter 122 Spine <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The palace maid closed the door and left, and the room fell silent. It was then that Liu Zhongming’s eyes turned red. He watched as the servants of the Bai Mansion dragged Qu Chen out. Although he knew that Shiyan would not really mistreat Qu Chenzhou, the … Read more
Chapter 121: Separation <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> All around was the sound of muffled water, the voices and light on the shore seemed to be separated in another world. Qu Chenzhou vigorously stepped on the water beneath his feet and saw that Madam Bai was instinctively pressing down on him, struggling to reach the … Read more
Chapter 120 – Lotus <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> After leaving the waterside pavilion, it was more accurate to say that Qu Chenzhou was pushing Madam Bai forward rather than supporting her. They were looking for a place to rest and have someone bring them a change of clothes. The room where they had rested … Read more
