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Chapter 71 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The heat was like a steaming pot, causing the earth to bubble and boil. The capital had not been this hot for a long time. Not only were the common people suffering, but even the noble women in the deep palace were restless. The Cheng dynasty was newly … Read more
Chapter 70 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> As soon as the three of them disappeared into the artificial mountain, not only did the archers have no chance to shoot, but the chasing soldiers could only follow in a line. Zhao Yuan, whose face was full of killing intent, led the way. At this point, everyone … Read more
Chapter 69 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> As the rosy sun disk gradually disappeared into the river mouth, sails could be seen coming and going at the canal wharf. Lu Sui stood in the temporary tent bidding farewell to Zhu Jing and Jiang Heng. Behind him were two boats heading south, carrying the old and … Read more
Chapter 68 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> On this day, daylight seemed as long as a year, and Li Yi finally waited for Zhao Yuan to return to his mansion, but he didn’t hear any news. He sometimes wondered how the imperial guard’s investigation was going, sometimes hoping that Zhu Jing and the others would … Read more
Chapter 67 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> As the moon rose to its zenith, a dark cloud covered the sky, and Zhou Yi hurried from the corner gate of the Regent’s Mansion to the main courtyard amidst the croaking of frogs and the chirping of insects. Zhao Xi heard the report and quickly glanced at … Read more
Chapter 66 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The rain continued to pour down in the night. Zhao Heng paced back and forth in the Listen Rain Hall, waiting for the eunuch to report that Wei Che had arrived. When he finally heard the news, he stopped his steps and looked up slightly as the bamboo … Read more
Chapter 65 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> At the western end of the Sizheng Hall in Zhonghe Palace, there was a small study room that Zhao Heng had named “Listen Rain Pavilion.” This was where he would come to read and paint in his leisure time, as opposed to attending formal lectures. Zhao Heng had … Read more
Chapter 63 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Shen Zhi heard that Zhao Yuan had rejected her kindness and caused a commotion in the theater. It was clear that he wasn’t just causing trouble for the theater, but also embarrassing her. She was so angry that she almost wanted to call the emperor over and force … Read more
Chapter 64 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> In the spring of the Imperial Forest Garden, the mountains and rivers were quiet, and colorful flags were hung on the mountaintops to remind people that this was the imperial hunting ground and could not be trespassed. Zhao Yuan came to accompany the emperor to test the horses. … Read more
Chapter 62 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The winter plum was fragrant, and the Ningan Palace was warm with the ground dragon stove burning brightly. Shen Zhi leaned against the beauty bed, and the palace maid was carefully trimming her orchid-like fingertips. “Madam is here, madam is here!” The Golden-Eyed Green Parrot hanging in the … Read more
Chapter 61 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The window was covered in frost, and Li Yi laid quietly on his bed, his hands wrapped in layers of gauze. He had been thinking about the words that were spoken that night in the cave. Zhao Yuan had asked him if he believed in him, and he … Read more
Chapter 60 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> *Note author changed back between Qi Yuan and Zhao Yuan a lot in this chapter In the second year of Da Cheng Qi Yuan, which was also the second year after Zhao Heng’s ascension to the throne, although a few remaining forces were still lurking in the world, … Read more
