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The predicted downpour arrived at noon, heavy raindrops pounding against the green jade steps outside the palace, splashing up tiny fountains of water. The mint plants Zhou Jingyuan had recently ordered planted swayed and danced under the rain, their leaves washed to a fresh, vibrant green. Qiao Guanxing, who had spent the entire previous night fleeing the palace, his heart suspended on a thread of tension, now felt a strange sense of relief at being caught. Anyway, at least for now, the Crown Princeβ¦- 27.9βKββ’βCompleted
- It was the hottest season of the year, and the ginkgo tree leaves in the Astrology Towerβs courtyard curled under the sunlight, looking wilted and sickly. Β Even the palaceβs notoriously domineering cat seemed to lose interest in troubling Qiao Guanxing, lazily lying in the shade beneath the tree, enjoying the coolness of the stone table. Β Occasionally, a gentle breeze would pass, and the copper bird wind chimes outside the window would slowly turn, emitting a few faint, crispβ¦
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- The 81 days of prayers quickly passed, and on the day it ended, the people from the Eastern Palace arrived early at the Astrology Tower to welcome the Crown Prince back. Qiao Guanxing felt dejected. Β He felt like he hadnβt had the chance to prove his loyal adherence to materialism to the Crown Prince yet, nor had he managed to improve their workplace relationship. He didnβt even know if he could save up enough money before the Crown Prince ascended the throne to escape. Β Nowβ¦
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- Zhou Jingyuan had indeed always been very concerned about Qiao Guanxing leaving the palace previously. But beyond just anger, there was more confusion, bewilderment, and even some unspoken sense of grievance. He couldn't understand why Qiao Guanxing would want to leave him. He reflected on whether he had done something wrong or if there was something outside the palace that Qiao Guanxing was more attracted toβsome place or person he longed for? Every time he thought about these possibilities, aβ¦
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Lin Wenjing stepped away from the class dinner table and went out to the restroom to smoke. It was a tradition to have a party at the beginning of the semester. The hotpot restaurant was lively and fully packedβtoo lively even, to the point it made him a bit annoyed. After hiding for a moment of quietness, he stubbed out the cigarette, threw it in the trash can, and washed his hand. Someone entered the restroom, reeking of alcohol. The man stumbled over to the sink and fell on him. Linβ¦- 12.1βKββ’βCompleted
- The view from the observation deck truly lived up to its reputation. Through the spacious floor-to-ceiling windows, the entire A city was spread out below. On the bustling intercity highways, cars moved in a steady stream, and the constant "beep-beep-beep" of horns filled the air. It was past 7pm, and the evening rush hour wasnβt over yet. To make matters worse, certain sections of the road were closed for construction, making the already congested traffic even worse. In the seven-seaterβ¦
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- The first time Zhou Jingyuan came to the Astrology Tower was during last yearβs autumn. Β At that time, Qiao Guanxing had only just arrived, still half-blind to the ways of the Imperial Palace. Early one morning, seeing the entire Immortal Garden bustling with activity, his curiosity got the better of him, and through inquiries, he found out that the Crown Prince was coming. Β From behind the rocks and through the crowd in the garden, he gazed from afar, spotting Zhou Jingyuan cladβ¦
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- Since the royal inspection tour concluded, the weather grew increasingly warmer day by day. Summer arrived early this year, and by May, people could already wear light garments. The Astrology Tower courtyard flourished with lush greenery, particularly the patch of mint planted by Qiao Guanxing near the wall. Every breeze carried its refreshing fragrance. Zhou Mingse, who hadn't visited for some time, circled the mint plants upon entering the garden and remarked with a smile, "No wonder I detectedβ¦
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βHello, do you need washβ¦washβ¦β Jiang Chaosheng stood at the door of a dorm room, speaking English with a heavy regional accent. He stammered wash for a long time but still couldnβt come up with the English word for air conditioner. Every early summer at C University, it was customary to arrange for Mechanical Engineering students to clean the air conditioners throughout the schools. Three minutes ago, Jiang Chaosheng carried his tools and knocked on the door of Room 666 in the boyβsβ¦- 6.2βKββ’βCompleted
- In his dream, Zhou Jingyuan found himself back four years ago, when he was just 14. Β His motherβs illness had worsened. Her once radiant appearance had become withered, and the inner palace had lit charcoal fires early in the morning. Thick curtains hung in layers, not daring to let a single bit of cold wind inside. Β He knelt at her bedside, carefully holding her hand. Her wrist was pale and thin, seeming as though it would snap with the slightest force. Β At that time,β¦
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