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      Wild Fire Bids Farewell To Summer Chapter 2

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      by — Before the Spring Equinox That drop of blood stayed on the seventh step for seven days. For the first three days, it was reddish-brown, its edges turning black from oxidation—flat and irregularly circular. On the fourth day, the humid southern winds arrived, and the moisture caused the salt in the bloodstain to resurface, forming a layer of white frost that felt rough to the touch. On the afternoon of the sixth day, a janitor wiped it with a mop soaked in 84 Disinfectant, yet faint pink traces remained…
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      Why Does Mr. Xie Favor Me? Chapter 9

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      by — Chapter 9 Reflection Behind Closed Doors To be old beyond one's years is an ill omen! The night faded amidst his resolute silence, and the silhouette of Guzang gradually sharpened under the morning light. The palace paths were silent, save for the echo of his footsteps. By the time the morning dew began to rise, he had been kneeling on the jade steps outside Xuanshi Hall for nearly an hour. His court robes were soaked dark by the dew, his jade crown was meticulously fastened, and his back was held…
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      Why Does Mr. Xie Favor Me? Chapter 8

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      by — Chapter 8: Natural Disasters and Human Malice Damn it! Another trap! The rain in Jiangzhou carried a salty, fishy tang. Xiao Jue had spent several days in a ruined temple searching for evidence. When he untied the cylinder from the third messenger pigeon’s leg, the note inside contained only two words: Wu Dong. His pupils constricted slightly. The Wu clan of Chenliu was a family that kept a low profile in court, yet they controlled thirty percent of the salt transport in the Jianghuai region. They,…
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      Why Does Mr. Xie Favor Me? Chapter 7

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      by — Chapter 7: Thoughts in the Night Rain Wishing to turn the world around and retreat into a small boat. Just as they returned to the post station, the rain began to pour as if the sky had collapsed. At the third quarter of the hour of the Pig, the rain tapped incessantly against the window lattice. Xie Heng sat alone beneath the lamp, his fingertips brushing the now-faded red mark on his cheek. The candlelight cast his shadow against the wall—lean, upright, and motionless. It was as if that slap had…
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      Why Does Mr. Xie Favor Me? Chapter 6

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      by — Chapter 6 The Nine-Turn Corridor In this life, one only seeks to have a heart free of regrets. The candlelight in the Danyang Post House flickered violently in the night wind. Zhao Ning knelt on the floor, his forehead drenched in sweat. "The Third Elder said... that the events of the third year of Yonghe are a shared debt between the Xie and Wang clans. If you continue to investigate, it will not only harm the Wang family, but also the century-old reputation of the Xie clan." Xie Heng’s hand,…
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      Why Does Mr. Xie Favor Me? Chapter 5

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      by — Chapter 5: The Connection Between Wang and Xie The warehouse was, in fact, a dilapidated three-entry courtyard in the eastern part of the city. When Xie Heng arrived, the gates were wide open, and dozens of wooden crates were stacked neatly in the yard. Their lids were flung back, revealing nothing but emptiness. The warehouse officials were kneeling all over the ground. May the Director be our witness! The Governor’s office only sent the order yesterday afternoon, saying the warehouse needed to be…
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      Why Does Mr. Xie Favor Me? Chapter 4

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      by — Chapter 4: Implementing Land Severance A Scheme Within a Scheme The morning assembly at Taiji Hall dragged on until nearly noon. Xie Heng stood below the jade steps, the ivory tablet in his hands already warm from his grip. The debate over Land Severance had lasted for two full hours, ranging from the well-field system of the Rites of Zhou to the reforms of Huan Wen in the previous dynasty. Behind the citations of classics and history lay the naked power struggles of various factions. Your Majesty. Cui…
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      Why Does Mr. Xie Favor Me? Chapter 3

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      by — Chapter 3: Waiting for the River to Run Clear While all seek his death, I alone cherish his talent Perhaps due to the Cold Food Powder, Xie Heng slept soundly last night. Early in the morning, he sat alone in his study, his fingertips brushing over the Cangwu Marsh Naval Battle Records on his desk. Today was the anniversary of the Battle of Cangwu Marsh. The great families in Guzang were holding grand memorial services for the fallen heroes. Back then, it was his younger brother who led the Beifu…
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      Why Does Mr. Xie Favor Me? Chapter 20

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      by — Chapter 20 Gu Zang Chenqi A surprise attack on a cold night breaks the dilemma When the military orders came out of Guzang, they turned into dust and smoke rising on the post road, and torches that never went out in the cold night. People and horses are competing against time. Xiao Jue reined in his horse and stopped a hundred steps outside the camp gate, his dark coat covered with a thin layer of white frost.Although the five thousand light cavalry behind him looked tired, their ranks were orderly and…
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      Why Does Mr. Xie Favor Me? Chapter 2

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      by — Chapter 2 Bloodied Blade and Burning Incense What if you catch a cold? Three days later, at the start of the hour of the Rabbit. Twenty li outside the city of Guzang, at the camp of the Northern Frontier Army’s Left Wing. The morning mist had not yet dispersed, and the air was thick with the scent of damp earth and rusted iron. The camp was simple, but the security was tight. The patrolling soldiers had sharp eyes and steady strides. A plain green-canopied carriage, devoid of any insignia and…
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