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Qiu Hu led him downstairs to the flower hall, "The food has been laid out below. Please follow me, esteemed guests, to have some hot soup and warm your bodies." Xie Yi got up and went downstairs, glancing at Donghai, the servant boy who was waiting nearby. This child was about the same age as Qiu Hu, yet he remained silent, an interesting contrast to the talkative and clever Qiu Hu. The flower hall was very open, and it still featured large green glass windows and a set of black lacquer furniture…- 643.5 K • Completed
- In the blink of an eye, Xu Chun had thrown himself against the railing, calling out, "Prince Helan!" The galloping steed was reined in, and the youth on horseback looked up at him, his eyes flashing from beneath the brim of his hat. The two riders behind also halted their horses, falling in line behind the youth, all eyes fixed on Xu Chun. The rain poured down heavily. Afraid that his voice wouldn't carry through the storm, Xu Chun shouted, "Come in and shelter from the rain? This road leads…
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- At the Sheng household, Lady Sheng first asked her trusted servant, whose name was Sheng An, "Did the Prince's ten thousand taels of silver really go to He Lan Gongzi to help him? Didn't you say that He Lan Gongzi mentioned he had taken up an assignment and left for the border?" Sheng An hastily replied, "He Lan Gongzi indeed said so, and stated that he owed the Sheng family a favor and would find another opportunity to repay it. Regarding the matter of persuading Little Prince, due to other pressing…
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- The manor was bustling with joy, music echoing through the halls, firecrackers bursting in celebration. In the inner chambers, the matriarch wore a smile, while occasionally glancing at Sheng Shi. Ever since the imperial edict was announced, she had arranged a seat for Sheng Shi, saying with a grin, "Since you've received the Emperor's grace, today is indeed your day of honor. Naturally, we must celebrate. Let the entire household join in the festivities." "But how did this imperial edict come so…
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- The Jingguo Duke's Mansion. Xu Chun was accompanying his grandmother, who hailed from the distinguished Jiangzuo Wang clan, a branch of the direct lineage. Although her family's prestige had waned, she always prided herself on their scholarly heritage and maintained strict adherence to etiquette and decorum. Yet, she doted on Xu Chun. At this moment, she was lecturing her second daughter-in-law, Sheng Shi, who stood below her: "I've said it before, a few trustworthy and well-bred maids should be…
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- The sun finally sank below the horizon, and stars appeared in the sky, mirroring the starry river in the golden powder stream. He Lan Jingjiang stood straight like a silver spear, yet his head was respectfully lowered as he replied with clasped hands, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. In my time of hardship, I received the kindness of the Duchess of Jingguo. Now that her son, the Prince of Jingguo, is young but seems to have a preference for men, the Duchess asked me through someone else to slowly advise…
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- On a cold night with dense darkness so thick you could barely see your hand in front of your face, the imposing palace walls stood tall and firm against the backdrop of the night, majestic and perilous, seemingly insurmountable. Suddenly, several deafening cannon shots rang out at Shenwu Gate. The grand gate shook violently under the bombardment, collapsing amidst the roar of the cannons. Out of the darkness, armored soldiers wielding spears emerged in droves, charging towards the Emperor's quarters,…
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- In the dim candlelight, an elderly voice echoed, "Has there been no news from the Imperial Medical Institute?" The old man with a golden crown and white hair held a pair of scissors, slowly trimming the lamp wick. The candle burned late into the night, its tears accumulating on the candlestick, flickering and illuminating the middle-aged man dressed in luxurious purple robes who was standing with his head bowed below. "The lanterns have yet to be hung," said the man in the purple robe with a hint of…
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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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