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Chapter Twenty Three Old friends from the past <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> If one rode across the stone bridge and down to the end of the lane, there would be an old osmanthus tree laden with strings of golden pearls, the fragrance refreshing. Half of the osmanthus branches stretched over the wall and half … Read more
Chapter Twenty Two Cross the sea by a trick <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> On the outskirts of the capital, Yunwu Mountain. Zhao Yuan had started climbing the mountain before dawn, and when he approached the top, the rising sun shone on his face. In the distance, lonely clouds appeared in the sky and the … Read more
Chapter Twenty One Gods and Buddhas are here <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Zhao Yuan barged in with his men, astonishing everyone in the main hall of Baoen Temple. At the moment of stalemate between the two sides, the abbot of Xinglong Temple, who was the guardian of the altar, looked sideways at Liao Chen … Read more
Chapter Twenty Karma is complete <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Early the next morning, Ping An packed up his things and followed Li Yi to the famous Baosha Baoen Temple on the outskirts of the capital. As one approached the temple, one could see that it’s halls were few and far between, but they were … Read more
Chapter Nineteen Where to go from here <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The medicine that Dr. Lin prescribed to Li Yi was mixed with a few soothing medicinal materials. Therefore, Li Yi, who used to wake up easily, was sleeping deeply these days. If it weren’t for the wooden house filling with smoke so quickly, … Read more
Chapter Eighteen Autumn love is not the answer to spring hate <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The bright autumn light approached leisurely and the red leaves reflected the blue sky. In the courtyard on the outskirts of the capital, under the edge of the window, there were several bowls filled with precious chrysanthemums, gilded lions, … Read more
Chapter Seventeen Crisis on all sides <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Five-coloured clouds had risen, sunlight was shining on the glazed tiles and the water was bubbling under the Jade Water Bridge. The first lady of Dingguo had entered the palace courtyard in great makeup and was heading straight for Ning’an Palace. There was ambergris … Read more
Chapter Sixteen Who can carry the load? <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Although it was daytime, the prison was still dark and gloomy. After Li Yi stayed there for some time, he couldn’t tell the difference between the morning and the evening, and all his senses were numb. Outside the prison, two large men with … Read more
Chapter Fifteen Turn to the better <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The dusk was hazy, and the autumn bamboo whispered in the evening breeze. Zhao Xi’s wounds from caning were scabbed; Zhou Yi patted him and went back to his duties. “Lord, the fastest way to get the person out of jail is to attack … Read more
Chapter Fourteen Twelve consecutive drawings <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Li Yi faced the rubbish on the table, forced to wonder how he would be able to create something with it. Ping An spent a lot of effort grinding the tung oil ingot, but using the brush with its explosive head to paint anything would … Read more
Chapter Thirteen The wicked prison warden <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Li Yi had a high fever. In late summer and early autumn, the daytime heat turned the prison cell into a steamer, and at night the autumn cold was so intense that the dampness and humidity entered the bones. Li Yi was never a … Read more
Chapter Twelve First sign of budding talent <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Zhao Yuan could not guess what was the matter with the emperor. The new dynasty had just been established and there were many political affairs, so it was not uncommon for something to happen. All the way from his residence to the palace … Read more
