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The Favored Minister

by Salted Fish — At eighteen years old, the young marquis of the Duke’s manor, Xu Chun, had been yearning for a male companion. He wanted someone older, who would be considerate. He wanted someone good-looking; that was a given. He wanted someone skilled—after all, the first time must set a good precedent. So he could enjoy the boundless pleasures of life! After much deliberation, he set his…
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2. Chapter 2 – Redemption
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3. Chapter 3 – Imperial Edict
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Boys Love • Historical • Slice of Life
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Chapter 1 – The First Meeting
by Salted Fish — The setting sun melted gold into the rippling lake, and the boats densely scattered on the water basked in the orange twilight. "Remember, if they're anything like those from last time, I'll send them away just the same, alright?" Xu Chun wore a light apricot round-collar robe, lazily fanning himself. His features were striking, and the orange-red evening glow from one side of the pleasure boat illuminated his face, making his skin appear like translucent white jade. Young Lord Xu had eyes…
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Chapter 95 – Lesson
by Salted Fish — Li Meiya soon met the Emperor. Kneeling there, he could hardly believe that merely meeting with the Prince's late concubine had drawn the attention of the Imperial Guard, and now even the Emperor himself was interrogating him. Xie Yi hurriedly walked in, wearing his dark dragon robe. With a sweep of his robes, he sat down, glanced at Li Meiya, and asked, "Speak. I have no patience." Li Meiya was bewildered. "Your Majesty has been sending people to follow Chu Wei?" Xie Yi sneered. "I'm…
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Chapter 191 – Norms and Etiquette
by Salted Fish — Xie Yi was clearly surprised by this sudden outpouring of praise, but having been raised in a position of power since his youth, he was accustomed to maintaining an inscrutable demeanor. He looked deeply at Fang Zijing and instructed, "There's no need for such formalities; everyone, please sit down. Do any of your excellencies have further questions?" Xie Yi was taciturn, and few ministers dared to speak freely in front of him on a daily basis. Grand Secretary of the Imperial Cabinet, Ouyang Shen,…
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Chapter 18 – Three Laughs
by Salted Fish — Xie Yi saw Xu Chun's face flushed red as he reached out to snatch the book. He pulled the book closer, refusing to hand it over. "What's wrong? What kind of book can't I see?" The light from the glass window illuminated the young man's anxious face, making him look extraordinarily lively. Xie Yi became mischievous and teased, "Is it some sort of scandalous book?" Xu Chun was so flustered that he broke into a sweat even in the dead of winter. He cursed Xia Chao in his heart while looking pitifully at Xie…
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Chapter 42 – Guardian
by Salted Fish — The night had fallen, and Xie Yi rode his horse to the Bamboo Branch Workshop to knock on the door. However, Sheng Lao Liu said, "Young Master, it's unfortunate timing. Young Master Xu went to the Idle Cloud Workshop." Xie Yi paused, thinking that perhaps some corrupt officials from the Jingzhao Fu had taken the opportunity to cause trouble. He was worried. After all, when he saw Jiang Xian earlier report that a bookshop called Idle Cloud Workshop had been found to have banned books, he thought it might…
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Chapter 106 – Becoming an Adult
by Salted Fish — The next day, when Xu Chun met Fengxiang Guards again, everyone was solemn and respectful in front of him, no longer as casual as before. Xu Chun found an opportunity to quietly ask Chunxi, "Didn't get punished, did you?" Chunxi lowered his voice and said to him, "No, we just listened to rules all night long. Then we had to memorize them all and write them down every day. If there was any mistake, we had to start over. Twenty strokes for the first offense, they said it was because you pleaded for…
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Chapter 53 – Handkerchief
by Salted Fish — Xu Gu sat restlessly at the Ministry of Justice. When He Zhiqiu emerged, Xu Gu hurriedly rose to bow. He Zhiqiu returned the salute, saying, "Brother Xu, we're of the same year, there's no need for such formality. As the aggrieved party, it's my duty to investigate the case thoroughly and clear your birth mother's name. However, there are many suspicious aspects about this matter, and it involves a meritorious official. We can only question you privately first to clarify the details of the case." Xu…
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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 181 – My Journey Forward
by Salted Fish — After several days, under the guidance of Shen Mengzhen, Fang Zijing, and others, Xu Chun worked with the senior managers of the Sheng family to refine the memorial titled "Memorial on the Request to Prepare Military Affairs in Jinhai." Finally, they perfected the memorial, which presented suggestions such as the establishment of military farms in Jinhai, the opening of a bank to issue bonds, the establishment of schools, the construction of shipyards, and machinery factories. The memorial was first…
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The Favored Minister

Chapter 1 – The First Meeting

Chapter 95 – Lesson

Chapter 191 – Norms and Etiquette

Chapter 18 – Three Laughs

Chapter 42 – Guardian

Chapter 106 – Becoming an Adult

Chapter 53 – Handkerchief

Chapter 85 – Obsessed Son

Chapter 181 – My Journey Forward

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