Chapter 36
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Things had suddenly gone so smoothly that Wang Peng found himself a little unaccustomed to it. It was as though one of the most important matters in his life had come to an abrupt end, and now he was supposed to move forward in a new direction—except that this new direction seemed to have nothing to do with him.
Ling Wujiu had never imagined that Luo Qianhan could reveal such a doting smile. It seemed somehow different.
Shakespeare once said that only love lacking excessive passion could endure for long. Yet from the very beginning of her love, Xie Yun had never once considered whether it would last.
When the deputy general heard Bach ask about it, he told him everything that had happened this time—the abduction of Princess Bass and the heir by Mu Kun and the others.
“County Magistrate Wang, it’s all right. They’re only burns.” By then, Weng Lihua had already felt waves of excruciating pain stabbing through her left shoulder, but she still spoke softly to comfort Wang Peng.
Because this was meant to be a grand gift for Prince Asaka Yasuhiko, Inukawa Jiro did not further violate Meixia’s body. He merely ravaged her fair, jade-like form with his unrestrained hands.
“Everyone, Lord Inukawa is a young man of great promise, an elite among the Empire’s young officers. To fully demonstrate the friendship between China and Japan, you may address him affectionately as ‘Child Tai-kun.’ From now on, the defense and public order of Leijiang will be placed entirely in the hands of ‘Child Tai-kun.’ I believe that under his governance, Leijiang will become a true paradise of benevolent rule.”
At last, Luo Qianhan told Yue Wuzuo to heal and recuperate on his own while the others waited there. He and Luo Chen would go and rendezvous with Qianji.
But when Wang Peng so directly revealed his knowledge of the exact amount involved, Pan Guangnian immediately felt as though his heart had been struck with tremendous force. He believed that if he had received such news, he would never have questioned his opponent as Wang Peng did. Instead, he would have reported it directly to the enemy and launched a devastating counterattack.
Because of his work, Wang Peng’s life over the past few years had revolved almost entirely around his career. He had scarcely any leisure life of his own. A newly popular place like a bar was somewhere he had never been before, but with the breadth of mind and vision he possessed as a mayor, he felt no discomfort even on his first visit to such a place.
After learning of it, the Kangxi Emperor agreed, while strictly ordering that during this period Baocheng was not to seek out Wumalu.
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This way of life, which erased the boundaries between art and existence, reached its pinnacle in the brilliant yet extravagant age of the late Ming. After flourishing for half a century, it was violently broken by the dark, howling winds of calamity.
She suddenly realized that this fool, whom people called a stray dog, was far more terrifying than the Ministry of Justice and the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
But I have always believed that under a feudal imperial monarchy, there was no real difference. Everything was done to please the emperor; the only distinction was that one relied primarily on talent, while the other relied primarily on beauty.
Fubao was familiar with Xuanxuan’s scent. Though her magnificent clothing had altered Xuanxuan’s appearance, neither the air about her nor her scent could be changed.
The tea plantation was actually beside Cloudwatch Peak. A stretch of mountain road remained to be traveled, so everyone parked their cars at the foot of the mountain.
Old Master Xiang led the Xiang family and stood at the entrance of the Princess’s Residence, warmly welcoming the most exalted and noble members of the imperial clan, as well as the distinguished guests from the various marquisates, chief minister’s estates, and generals’ mansions.
Han Fei remained unmoved. His handsome eyes held a trace of impatience, and he merely drank in silence.
Was this not precisely the choice between nature and one’s own heart that he had always wanted to capture and present?
Slowly, the enormous claw in Fen Sha’s hand separated from his arm. It began absorbing the battle aura of heaven and earth. Stepping onto his spear, Meng Jun flew before Meng Batian and poured the battle aura within his body into the weapon. The spear instantly extended to a length of three zhang, while its tip emitted a faint, ghostly radiance. Meng Jun closed his eyes and slowly sat down upon the spear.
“Very well, very well. Since this is what you demand, I shall grant your wish.”
Having said this, Perfected Immortal Qitian suddenly charged toward Long Chengyue.
Qin Yu gave a slight nod. This Yang Hui was not completely incompetent; his tactics had been devised quite well. It seemed he would pass the examination without difficulty.
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The instant Chu Feng saw the Moon-Worshiping Crown Prince, he withdrew his gaze. For one thing, he had no relationship with the Crown Prince; for another, they were now competitors. Chu Feng naturally had no intention of playing the benevolent fool and rescuing him.
Mo Yuqi said nothing. With her cheeks puffed out, she walked toward the office door. Qin Yu grinned and hurried after her.
Of the two items extracted from another spacetime—the Water Spirit Pearl and the Storage Ring—one could say they were the two most valuable treasures Lu Qing possessed.
“Oh, no, of course not! It was only once, so don’t dwell on it! Hehe.” Hearing that, Shen Ling’er spoke shyly. She touched her lips, giggled, and hurriedly explained herself.
“I wonder what brings Sect Master Xiao and Eighth Master Hu here in the middle of the night?”
Qin Yu regarded them warily. Although he was confident that he could defeat them while berserk, Mo Yuqi might also be injured by mistake—or even killed.
The Sacred Son of the Ancient Border shook his head. After escaping, he had immediately left the Eastern Land, so he was not entirely clear on what had happened.
He said that he was temporarily taking his leave of SLAM. He said he wanted to do something he had always wished to do: take the place of Old Bi and continue running the underworld.
At that moment, Zhang Huaitu had no idea that someone was plotting against him. After leaving the Royal KTV, he checked the time. It was not yet half past eight.
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