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Chapter 90 – Satisfaction
by Salted Fish — After chatting for a while, the trio began their final review, each taking a portion. With three people working together, they went through the manuscripts quickly and soon finalized the drafts. Qing Qian brought over two maidservants to collect the finished work, and presented them with a plate of freshly steamed hot cakes. The new rice cakes, sprinkled with sesame seeds and skewered on long sticks for easy handling, were steaming warmly. Xu Chun preferred not to use the skewers; since childhood, he…
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Chapter 9 – Relief
by Salted Fish — In the study, He Zhiqiu watched the young servant boy bring over steaming tea and freshly baked Hu cakes, smiling as he said, "Scholar, please have some refreshments. My employer still has a few accounts to settle. Once they're done, they'll come to see you." He Zhiqiu hadn't eaten a grain of rice since early morning and had endured the cold for half a day. He was truly famished now, his stomach growling even louder at the sight of the fragrant Hu cakes on the plate. Seeing the servant boy place the tea…
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Chapter 89 – Fengxiang
by Salted Fish — Xu Chuan slept until the sunlight streamed through the window. Upon waking, he heard the rustling of raindrops and, hugging the quilt, took a while to remember where he was. Wufu came in with a smile and asked him, “Young Master, what would you like for breakfast? The Emperor has gone to court and said that once you’re up and have eaten, he’ll have Minister Fang take you out.” Xu Chuan replied, “Is Minister Fang waiting for me?” He hurriedly got up, and Wufu quickly said, “No need to…
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Chapter 88 – Easy to Comfort
by Salted Fish — Xu Chun fell asleep quickly. After hearing Fan Mukun's words during the day, the long-suppressed resentment surged up in his chest like a raging fire, causing him to disregard everything and ride straight to the palace gates. However, he was usually not one to dwell on things, so his emotions came and went swiftly. After receiving comfort from Xie Yi, he relaxed, snuggled up against Xie Yi, and soon fell into a deep sleep. Xie Yi was initially restless, finding it difficult to fall asleep due to his…
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Chapter 87 – Overstepping
by Salted Fish — Fang Zixing received his orders and left to pick up Xu Chun. Xie Yi got up and instructed Su Huaibei to fetch his outer robe, then added after some thought, “Bring me a Ma Huang Pingchuan Pill.” He glanced at the sky, then said, “Remove two lamps.” He put on his outer robe and checked himself in the mirror. Seeing that the flush of fever had yet to fade from his cheeks, which still bore a slight redness, he thought it didn't make him look too terrible. He took a few steps and looked down to see…
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Chapter 86 – Tribulation
by Salted Fish — "You can participate in the Imperial Examinations after attending the Imperial College and the Imperial Academy. Then, the Ministry of Rites selects and appoints officials according to protocol. Your father is the Duke of Jingguo, first rank, so you can be conferred an official position at fifth rank." "You have the privilege of being a student of the Imperial College, having also passed the entrance examination for the Imperial Academy. You have taken leave from the School of Filial Piety during your…
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Chapter 85 – Obsessed Son
by Salted Fish — Shen Mengzhen arrived with a grand floating palace, on which he had hired an orchestra and singing courtesans. The journey downstream was accompanied by the sounds of flutes, zithers, strings, drums, and music, the air was filled with fragrance. In the clear spring breeze, behind the pearl curtains and gauze draperies of the floating palace, the courtesans sang melodiously. The lute notes carried verses embroidered with poetry, drifting along the river. The scholars from the Imperial Academy wrote poems…
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Chapter 84 – Implication
by Salted Fish — In the following days, Xu Chun and the three Sheng brothers accompanied the three top scholars on a tour of Minzhou. Sheng Changyun and Sheng Changtian were both adept at entertainment, treating their guests like royalty with lavish hospitality. Sheng Changzhou had to balance his time between overseeing the construction of the school and occasionally accompanying them. As they prepared to see them off, Zhang Wenzheng privately approached Xu Chun during a small farewell banquet. "I did some inquiries,"…
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Chapter 83 – Minister and Monarch
by Salted Fish — Governor Lei Ming knelt in the main hall, drenched in sweat despite the chill of December, with the cold floor sending shivers up his spine. Xie Yi seemed rather at ease, seated above with a token from the governor's desk in his hand, casually examining it while saying, "Your family hails from a military lineage, inheriting a position within the court. During your time as a deputy minister in the Ministry of War, you were ambitious and made quite an impact with your bold words. The emperor has taken…
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Chapter 82 – Yearning
by Salted Fish — When Fang Zijing left the palace, his brother Fang Zixing came to see him off, but he had to stay on duty. He was worried about his older brother coming to see him off. Seeing his younger brother, Fang Zijing felt somewhat helpless. He beckoned him over and lowered his voice, asking, "Why did you deliver a memorial for an official? Delivering memorials is the responsibility of the cabinet. Aren't you afraid the Emperor might suspect you?" Fang Zixing was bewildered. "But His Majesty said the Naval…
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Chapter 90 – Satisfaction

Chapter 9 – Relief

Chapter 89 – Fengxiang

Chapter 88 – Easy to Comfort

Chapter 87 – Overstepping

Chapter 86 – Tribulation

Chapter 85 – Obsessed Son

Chapter 84 – Implication

Chapter 83 – Minister and Monarch

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