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The plaque inscribed with the phrase "Gazing Across the Ocean with Sighs" on the small building in the back garden of the Tijuju Manor had aged somewhat, yet the vermilion paint remained vivid. Looking out from the glass windows of the small building, one could see the now towering silver apricot and maple trees. In the early spring weather, tender buds sprouted, brimming with lush greenery. Despite his promotion to an official and his ennoblement as a marquis over the years, Xu Chun chose to…-
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In the thirty-fourth year of the Yuanhui era, the plaque of the "Imperially Constructed Myriad Nations University" gleamed under the rising morning sun. The weather was still chilly in early spring, yet the snack shops in front of the city god temple had already opened. Amidst the steamy white fog emanating from the bun shops and wonton stalls, a group of young men clad in green scholar robes trudged past with various tools such as measuring rods, buckets, and iron hooks in hand, their faces weary. The…
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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 polo match was still fiercely contested on the field. With guards at his side to shield him, Xu Chun had managed to avoid any unwanted company. However, upon reaching the base of the Wuxiang Tower, he encountered an uninvited guest. "This humble one is Prince Nong Anbang, the second son of the Guangyuan King. Greetings to the Duke Jing's Heir Apparent." Xu Chun looked over and saw a young man dressed in a precious blue scholar's robe, handsome and refined. He paused slightly; standing on Nong…
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Fang Zixing was talking to Xu Chun, "Why did you talk so much with Xie Li? As soon as I arrived, I asked the guards to wait for you to take you to my brother, but you just stood there chattering." Nong Siji remarked, "Zixing has sharp eyes. I kept glancing at the door, but I didn't see when Xu Chun arrived. But why didn't he come down to play ball? He's dressed more like a spectator than a player. Wasn't he the one who was just talking to us? Since he's a student of the Imperial Academy, he must be a…
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Xu Chun went downstairs toward the field, aiming for where the guards were gathered, taking a break and cheering. However, he was intercepted halfway by Duke Guide's heir, Su Linyu, who pulled him to sit under a tent nearby. "You got drunk last night, didn't you? Your complexion looks terrible. I wanted to invite you over early this morning, but when I sent an invitation to your residence, they said you were busy preparing to return to Jinhai, so you were declining all invitations? When are you…
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Xu Chun drank a decoction to sober up, and it wasn't until the afternoon that he finally felt better. His face was sallow, and he looked wilted as he read a book, occasionally jotting down notes with his pen. Xie Yi returned from the morning court session and, seeing his pensive expression, asked with a smile, "What are you doing?" Xu Chun replied gloomily, "Mr. Shen told me to read several related books and further refine my memorial. There are still some numbers to crunch. The official appointment…
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There was no grand assembly this day. Shen Mengzhen was summoned to the palace early in the morning. In his heart, he already knew that this was due to the trouble he had caused yesterday. The look on Xu Chun's face when he left yesterday surely meant that he was distressed, and it was inevitable that he would come to question Shen Mengzhen about it. Indeed, Xie Yi's tone was calm as he said, "I heard that Sir Shen has set a marriage? Indeed, it's a matter of joy. Since you yourself are happy and…
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Shen Mengzhen indeed looked weary. Upon seeing Xu Chun, he asked, "I heard you were injured? How's your recovery?" He sized up Xu Chun, who was flushed with vitality, and nodded. "It seems you're recovering well. I've been worried about you for several days." Xu Chun replied, "How has Master been? I heard about your promotion! Congratulations, Master! Also, my mother mentioned that you're engaged now? When's the wedding date? What double happiness, what a grand occasion." Shen Mengzhen's exhaustion…
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Xu Chun was ultimately coaxed into bed early that night, receiving just a taste of sweetness before he was lulled to sleep. Xu Chun was easy to please, contentedly hugging Xie Yi until morning came, only to find him gone again, attending the morning court session. He rose slowly, had his breakfast, then summoned Liu Shun and the others to attend to his writing utensils. He sat upright, meticulously penning his ideas and methods for several memorials. In his heart, he thought that this would only be seen…
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