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      LF Chapter 51

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      by Volare Chapter 51: Justifiable Cause The carriage swayed unsteadily on the bumpy official road, but Yan Wanzhi's gaze scrutinizing Jiang Yinghua remained steady. Jiang Yinghua's heart pounded. She had clearly had this person wrapped around her finger, watching her closely, so how had she discovered the abbot's abnormality? Her face remained composed as she batted her large eyes and acted coquettish, while in her mind she repeatedly calculated. After thinking it over, she realized only Your Majesty had mentioned…
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      LF Chapter 50

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      by Volare Chapter 50: A Disturbed Peace It was the third watch of the night, and Prince Zhao Manor was brightly lit. Patrol guards walked back and forth in teams, the inside and outside as tightly secured as an iron bucket. Servants helped Jiang Yinghua drink a calming medicinal soup, which eased the pain behind her head somewhat. Perhaps she was too exhausted, she closed her eyes quietly for a short rest. Before long, Yan Wanzhi and the Captain of the Imperial Guards entered the hall. Your Majesty went to the…
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      LF Chapter 49

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      by Volare Chapter 49: Guests and Host Alike Rejoice The next morning, as originally planned, Your Majesty would spend the entire day inspecting the defense lines of the Northern Frontier Army. Jiang Yinghua had thought she could steal half a day of leisure, but unexpectedly, Your Majesty decreed that she and the officials of Prince Zhao Manor should accompany her. The border defense line stretched for nearly a thousand miles to guard against the invasion of nomadic grassland regimes in the north. Your Majesty…
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      LF Chapter 48

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      by Volare Chapter 48: A Feast at the Manor After a long and tiring journey, Your Majesty entered, and attendants were already there to help her change. Jiang Yinghua took the opportunity to find Yan Wanzhi and whispered, "Today, there will be many different people at the manor, Scholar Yan must be vigilant. Your Majesty's affairs are handled by her personal attendants, we only need to take care of our own matters, and no mistakes are allowed." Yan Wanzhi nodded slightly, "There are eyes everywhere, inside and…
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      LF Chapter 47

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      by Volare Chapter 47: The Imperial Tour The Lantern Festival arrived, a full moon hung high in the azure sky, with twinkling stars dotting the celestial canvas. The small city’s liveliness faded quickly, and the two returned to the manor in just over an hour. Stepping out of the carriage and walking into the courtyard, Yan Wanzhi kept her hands outstretched, rubbing them frequently as they grew cold. With the personal guards following behind, Jiang Yinghua couldn’t show too much concern. She had no choice but…
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      LF Chapter 46

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      by Volare In the deep night, the mist veiled the moon's faint glow and the lonely stars' cold light. At midnight, the pattering spring rain filled the pond, and the crabapple blossoms in front of the courtyard were tinged with glistening water vapor. Inside the room, the curtains were swept by the evening breeze, fluttering gently, filled with tenderness and affection. The next morning, everyone in the manor knew that the Chief Secretary had acted rashly last night and had been punished by Prince Zhao to spend time…
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      LF Chapter 45

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      by Volare Chapter 45: Taking the Initiative The morning dew glistened on the green branches. The hazy mist dissipated, and the golden sun shone brightly. Forced by the situation, Yan Wanzhi's gaze seemed to fall on the celestial light and cloud shadows, but in reality, it was lost in the vast and ethereal expanse. She explained in a low voice, "This subject is only fulfilling her duty. I hope Your Highness will not make things difficult." Jiang Yinghua chuckled lightly, "I asked you what you were eating, and…
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      LF Chapter 44

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      by Volare Chapter 44: Beyond Forbearance Spring was bursting with vitality, the sky clear and bright, the air filled with fragrant blossoms. Under the influence of such beautiful weather, Jiang Yinghua couldn't help but feel a little carefree. Taking advantage of Scholar Yan Wanzhi's absence on a distant journey, she indulged in a wild spree. Sure enough, as Jiang Yinghua had expected, the moment the old scholar returned today, he proved himself utterly intolerant of such behavior. A stern reprimand came from…
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      LF Chapter 43

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      by Volare Chapter 43: The Mad Prince The bitter winter snow was the most common sight in the Northern Territory. Goose feather-like snowflakes fluttered, carried by the fierce northwest wind, making one dizzy. Jiang Yinghua had been away for a long time, and her desk was piled with quite a few dispensable and unimportant official documents waiting for her to deal with. Jiang Yinghua was most annoyed by these superficial formalities, so she simply threw them all to Yan Wanzhi and ran to her bedroom, where she slept…
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      LF Chapter 42

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      by Volare Chapter 42: Poor Chief Administrator The west wind suddenly rises, withered leaves flutter and fall. Only bare branches of flowers, plants, and trees remain in the capital, swaying in the cold wind of late autumn and early winter. The harsh winter is approaching, and the end of the year is near. A procession of flags and banners leads a line of carriages and horses, a dark and dense mass departing from the north gate of the capital. Jiang Yinghua has gotten her wish and embarked on her return journey to…
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