Jennifer Williams
Stories
12
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2.4 M
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In an instant, Li Xueyan was struck by this poem, freezing in place. The gentle breeze caused the papers on the desk to flutter, revealing numerous sheets filled with written words. Li Xueyan swiftly reached the desk, bending down to take a look. On that stack of papers, astonishingly, every single one was filled with verses. With a fleeting glance, a look of intense disbelief crossed Li Xueyan’s eyes. She turned her head towards Changle and asked, “May I take a look?” Changle looked at Su Li,…-
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Observing Changle’s current state, it was evident that she was doing well and could even be described as extremely content. Li Xueyan felt a mixture of joy for her close friend and a sense of relief. They continued to chat for a while. “Li Zhi, since you’ve already recovered, why haven’t you had the urge to go out and have fun? I heard that you’ve hardly left the estate during this time.” Li Xueyan suddenly asked. Upon hearing this, Changle’s cheeks turned red, and she couldn’t help…
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Changle softly read through this poem with alternating long and short sentences. When she came across the line, “If love lasts long, how can it be day and night,” her body involuntarily trembled. Following that, a wave of tenderness and sweetness flooded her heart. “Husband…” Changle murmured, her voice carrying a hint of choking. The tale of the Cowherd and the Weaver originated during the Zhou Dynasty. Over a thousand years of continuous evolution, it had become a widely known and familiar…
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Throughout the history of various dynasties, plenty of emperors expanded territory, but even the mightiest dynasties hadn’t managed to prevent starvation. The key was that promoting food wasn’t just about breeding. It also involved how to promote it, where to promote it, and how to make the people accept it. These were no small challenges. Li Er had been mum about how to reward Su Li, even until he left. This behavior puzzled even Empress Zhangsun, who understood him the most. Li Er was known for his…
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Li Er was not an upstart after all. Because of his extreme excitement, it was understandable that he blurted out something thoughtless. After hearing Su Li’s words, Li Er finally managed to calm down. He could tell that the shortcomings of the new grains that Su Li had mentioned earlier weren’t meant to discourage him but to make him more aware. Thinking it over, Li Er sighed softly. In this moment, Li Er’s face suddenly revealed a touch of nostalgia. “You might not know, being young. During…
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“I just remembered that I still have some of these two things,” Su Li said with a smile. Li Er was shocked for a moment, then quickly asked, “Where are they? Get them quickly.” Su Li nodded and gestured for Li Er to look behind him. “They’re in the flowerpot behind you.” Su Li took a deep breath, making Li Er feel uneasy. However, he didn’t have time to say anything else and immediately turned to look behind him. In the darkness of the night, illuminated by the lamplight, Li Er could…
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This young man really knew how to live! Leaving aside everything else, his skill in making delicious dishes was impressive. For a royal princess, he would be a suitable match. Moreover, his care for Changle was evident. His initial choice to appoint him as his consort was a fortunate decision. “The sweet potatoes are ready. Give them a try.” Unconcerned about Li Er’s thoughts, Su Li picked up two sweet potatoes and handed one to Li Er and another to Empress Zhangsun. Neither Li Er nor his wife…
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Given Empress Zhangsun’s hands-off approach to government affairs, she wouldn’t help Changle in this matter. She might even think Su Li indulged too much in a Haven of Tenderness and did not focus on progress. After all, Li Er and Empress Zhangsun were deeply in love, just like any couple would be more concerned about their common interests. “This matter is not something the Empress can assist with. However, we need to find a way to deal with him!” Su Li pondered, rubbing his chin. Soon, Su Li…
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Thinking back to the little princess’s exaggerated description of the delicious food in the Princess Mansion yesterday, Li Er had initially dismissed it as a child’s cravings. But as he ate the seemingly ordinary buns, he realized there was something different about them. The incredibly strong, fragrant, and tender taste gave him unprecedented sensation. However, seeing Su Li and Changle eating calmly and nonchalantly, Li Er felt slightly embarrassed. He thought, Subsequently, Li Er continued to…
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After a few moments of thought, Li Er settled on a candidate. Acting Duke Li Jing! At this time, Li Jing, who had recently defeated the Eastern Turks, had returned to Changan after relinquishing his role as the chief commander of the Ding Xiang Road military. He embraced retirement and resumed civilian life. Although he had the accomplishment of defeating the Eastern Turks, Li Jing’s popularity among the public wasn’t particularly high compared to fierce generals like Weichi Gong and Cheng Yaojin.…
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