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After leaving the house with a full stomach, He Zhiqiu headed straight to his creditor's home without stopping. He paid back the fifty taels of silver, reclaimed the mortgaged deed, then exchanged the remaining ten taels into small change. Taking advantage of the New Year, he visited each creditor's home to repay the debts he owed, presented gifts to his teacher, bought medicine for his mother along with some meat, chicken, and rice. After completing these tasks in one go, he returned home, only to hear…- 643.5 K • Completed
- 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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- Autumn passed quickly, and before they knew it, winter had arrived, and the court was on break for the New Year. The New Year was a rare time when the mansion enjoyed peace and tranquility, as all the preparations for the festive season, ancestral worship, banquets, and entertaining guests was left to Lady Sheng, the national duke's wife, to handle. Ordinarily, people said that ordinary folks found the New Year's Eve hard to get through, but who would have thought that even in wealthy households, the…
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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…
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- 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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- 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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