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    As if under a spell, she leaned in again and pressed a light kiss to the corner of his lips.

    It had been gentle and brief – but this time, his breathing did change: not abruptly, not in any way that suggested he was startled, but enough that she noticed, and knew that he wasn’t sleeping anymore.

    “You’re awake,” she murmured, the words slipping out low and quiet, trying to not disturb the quietness of the morning.

    There had been a pause, then along with a small stretch, a soft sound came from Xie Zheng – sleepy and ridiculously comfortable even from her outsider view.

    “Mm.”

    Her hand drifted up to smooth over his beautiful hair in a gentle caress automatically, making Xie Zheng simply melt under her touch with a satisfied hum.

    But she noticed the faint, smug smirk in the corner of his lips – entirely at odds with the soft atmosphere. It didn’t take long for her to figure out why he had that expression on his face.

    Her eyes narrowed slightly, watching him with a mixture of exasperation, fondness, and slight embarrassment due to her actions.

    “You were pretending,” she accused him, pursing her lips, feeling betrayed.

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    02 May 2026

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    Changyu cooks pork; Xie Zheng cooks fish.

    It’s the pregnant Marchioness’ favorite dish.

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    27 Apr 2026

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    The Dragon Throne stood empty.

    In its stead, at the foot of the dais, sat the Prince Regent.

    The Marquis of Wu’an did not need the throne to command the room’s attention or respect. Clad in dark robes embroidered with the finest gold thread, midnight hair tied up and adorned with a golden guan, he exuded an authority so absolute that no one dared mistake his position. His posture was flawless, his expression composed and unreadable.

    Even in relaxation, he seemed like a dangerous predator, ready to strike.

    And his gaze, when falling on a low-ranking official like him, was bone-chilling.

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    24 Apr 2026

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    The Marquis of Wu’an walks the capital market in plain clothes with Chang Yu and Chang Ning. Under Xie Wu’s watchful eye, the city first mistakes them for a hidden family scandal and then slowly realises it is witnessing something far rarer.

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    24 Apr 2026

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    While Fan Changyu spars with Marquis Wu'An in the practice yard, Xie Qi and Xie Wu find themselves unwilling witnesses to a spectacle far more unsettling than any battlefield: their terrifying Lord behaving like a man hopelessly in love.

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    24 Apr 2026