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Dinner was had at Bamboo Branch House, and Lady Liu had indeed prepared several exquisite dishes—some of Xie Yi's old favorites, some new ones—all neatly arranged in the flower hall. Xu Chun enthusiastically introduced the dishes to Xie Yi. "This is rice broth pot, made from glutinous rice that has been soaked, pounded, and cooked into a paste. The rice slurry is then filtered through a white cloth and combined with clear chicken broth to create the rice broth base. It's used to cook lamb, beef, and…-
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After the morning court session came the banquet, during which Xu Chun took the opportunity to retrieve his jade pendant, stashing it in his sleeve. However, during the banquet, he immediately spotted Xie Yi wearing the "Fengchi Jiaolin" jade pendant around his waist, striding about with ease. Xu Chun wished he could signal to Xie Yi but was worried that Xie Yi might misunderstand and leave prematurely, which would be even worse. This continued until the feast ended and they watched the opera. Xu Chun…
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Helan Jingjiang walked out of the secondary gate with his household guards and waited at the entrance for his subordinates to bring his horse. He was dressed in the uniform of a military officer, and despite the falling snowflakes and the biting cold, he showed no signs of shivering. His figure was imposing and solemn, his face stern, and his staff, household guards, and attendants all saw him off at the gate. A soldier from the gatehouse ran over to present him with an envelope. "General, this was…
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Suiyu Hall. Xie Yi was surprised when he saw Xu Chun return so early, and the smell of alcohol wasn't too strong. He laughed and said, "Why did you come back so early? You didn't even get drunk? I thought you wouldn't be returning to the palace tonight." Xu Chun smiled brightly. "Seeing others paired up, how could I bear leaving Jiu-ge alone?" He hurriedly changed his clothes, washed his hands, and rinsed his mouth, worried that the alcohol fumes would bother Xie Yi. Due to the heat from drinking, he…
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When Xu Chun returned to the Military Affairs Office, his face still held a faint blush, his eyes slightly reddened, his pupils sparkling like they had been washed with water, and his lips abnormally bright red. He quietly entered through the door furthest from the main hall, trying not to attract attention, and made his way to his own seat. He listened to Prince Jingke and Duke Wuying speaking, "There are actually many talents among the imperial family. Now that there's suddenly a path to advancement,…
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The light silk curtains fluttered gently, and the beads on the curtain moved slightly as Princess Heshun stepped into the inner chamber. She saw Fang Zijing reading a book, and when he heard the sound of the beads, he looked up and smiled at her. "Has the child gone to sleep?" Princess Heshun sat down in front of the dressing mirror to remove her hairpin phoenix and ordered all the serving maids to leave. She laughed and said, "Why did you and Zi Xing cut me off earlier today?" Fang Zijing smiled as…
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After several rounds of drinks, everyone was slightly tipsy. Nong Siji asked Xu Chun, "I heard Duke Wuying say that you're planning to reform the military system?" Xu Chun looked at Fang Zijing, knowing that Nong Siji, who had led troops for many years, must have his own insights. He said, "We're discussing dividing the Ministry of War into the Land Army Department and the Navy Department. The navy will integrate the inland naval forces of the Yangtze, Yellow, Huai, and Ji rivers, as well as the naval…
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The reception hall in the Wu Ying Duke Manor was splendidly decorated, featuring soft exotic woolen carpets, a set of Huanghuali furniture, and a seven-foot coral display. The most eye-catching feature was a pair of floor-standing jade vases as tall as half a person beside the red coral tree. Their deep green bodies were delicately translucent, filled with pink lotus flowers and green lotus leaves. A giant green glass lamp hung from the hall. A large enamel-inlaid glass screen separated the outer and…
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The scandal involving Jingguo Duke's slave assaulting a court official had spread far and wide. However, during the next day's assembly, there was an eerie calm, and no censor dared to bring up the matter. Only Xu Chun submitted a petition confessing his guilt, while Xie Yi remained neutral. Due to the involvement of a noble, the Ministry of Justice was ordered to conduct a detailed investigation and report back. The case was straightforward. The involved parties, including Jingguo Duke, Fan Muchun, and…
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In September, the Jiuchou Academy was completed and began organizing entrance examinations. Xie Yi personally crafted several essay questions, attracting over three thousand people from across the nation to flood into the capital for the exams. Screening their qualifications alone took considerable time. The exams lasted for three days, with different subjects having distinct questions. Fan Mukun, busy with organizing the recruitment and other tasks, finally finished on this day. Fan Mukun stayed late…
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