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Purple smoke rose from the incense burner, filling the private box with a faint sandalwood fragrance. Behind a jade screen, two lightly dressed maids sat holding their lutes, their expressions tense. Their slender, jade-like fingers rested on the strings, but they dared not pluck a single note. Three banquet tables were laid out as usual, covered with exquisite dishes. However, today, the food was meticulously arranged—untouched, not a single pair of chopsticks had disturbed them. At the secondary…-
632.5 K • Ongoing
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After the court officials dispersed, the Fifth Prince finally moved, limping as he left the grand and resplendent hall. Even though he held his head high, he could not conceal the desolation that radiated from him. Watching his departing figure, Heaven Arbiter Ashen chuckled and said, “Returning to the imperial city ahead of schedule and seizing the initiative didn’t seem to help... But the Third Prince commands a powerful army—anyone with a bit of sense would know whom to side with.” “Mr. Gu,…
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632.5 K • Ongoing
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Wanlu Prefecture, Yan Southern Army's military tent! Clad in armor, Yan Wuyong stood staring at the officials and generals of the Great Tong Dynasty—now kneeling on the ground before him in their ceremonial court attire. His eyes were filled with suspicion, especially at the sight of the imperial decree of surrender laid before him, which stirred up a storm in his heart. Emperor Tongchu... surrendered? Surrendered without the slightest warning? And now he had secretly sent his court's civil and…
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632.5 K • Ongoing
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“Ahhh!” What am I even saying! What kind of young lady blatantly says a man is interesting like that! Good thing he didn’t respond. Please, don’t respond! As soon as the words slipped out, Zheng Hanrui’s cheeks flushed a deep red. She lowered her head, wishing her lamb soup would arrive quickly to ease the awkwardness hanging in the air. A cup of tea’s time later, the steaming lamb soup was placed in front of her by the waiter. Feeling rescued at last, she thanked him and hurriedly picked…
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632.5 K • Ongoing
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After hearing the middle-aged couple’s account of their missing daughter, Hu Shi couldn’t help but furrow his brow. It turned out that the young man and woman they had seen the previous night weren’t husband and wife at all! That young woman had left her home under duress, coerced by the man surnamed Xu! This Xu San was a notorious bully in Tongzhu County, known for his ruthlessness and for bullying men and harassing women. Plenty of people had reported him to the authorities. The officials had…
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632.5 K • Ongoing
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Around 3 PM at the Ren household.Their father carried the last dish out of the kitchen and called out loudly, "Come on, everyone, time to eat!"In the cramped living room, Ren Ye turned to Huang Wei, Gu Nian, and Xu Peng. "Alright, stop chatting and come eat.""I'm so hungry I feel faint," Gu Nian said without any pretension, jumping to her feet. Her eyes sparkled as she gazed at the dining table. "What a feast! Uncle, your cooking skills are on par with a five-star hotel chef.""It’s nothing fancy, just…-
274.9 K • Ongoing
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By the Xiangjiang River, a temporary high platform had been erected, predominantly decorated in red—red flower balls, red silk ribbons, red lanterns. Anyone passing by could easily guess that a wedding was about to take place, and it was undoubtedly for a prominent family.Traditionally, the wedding procession would depart from Gucheng County, fetch the bride, and return to Gucheng County. However, since Li Xunshan had decided to settle in Jiangling Prefecture, there was no need for the exhausting…
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632.5 K • Ongoing
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Following the voice, they saw Patriarch Ren stepping out of the small pavilion beside the courtyard.Judging by his tired expression, it was clear he had been reclining there for quite a while.“Ah…” He yawned and said lazily, “Finally, you’ve come out. If you stayed any longer, I might’ve fallen asleep.”The old beggar frowned. “Patriarch Ren, what are you up to?”“Me?” Patriarch Ren pointed to himself and chuckled wryly. “I was worried that Old Master Wen might sneak out in the middle…
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632.5 K • Ongoing
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“Since you’re not familiar with the rules, we’ll play a best-of-three set match. Each point counts as one, and the first to win four points wins the game. If both players reach three points, one must win by a margin of two points to claim the game. To win a set, one must win six games. If both players win five games, the first to lead by two wins the set. If the set score reaches 6-6, one must win by two games to claim the set. Is that clear?”“It’s basically the same as what my sister…-
591.9 K • Completed
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The night deepened, and silence blanketed the world.In the Princess Consort’s quarters, the carved window was propped open with a slender wooden stick, allowing a gentle breeze to waft into the room, causing the palace lanterns to sway lightly.Xu Qingzhao sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, her gaze deep as she stared at the brilliant starry sky. One hand propped her cheek, while the other played with a teacup, her thoughts wandering who knows where.Not far away, Ren Ye lay sprawled out on the…
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274.9 K • Ongoing
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