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The fact that his lifespan had increased by more than threefold left Li Nuo puzzled. But the more he thought about it, the more it made sense. All the criminals he had judged before were ordinary people with no backing—not even a basic level of martial cultivation. Wang Yue, on the other hand, wasn’t just the son of a high-ranking court official; he was also a Second Realm martial artist. If the earlier criminals were small mobs, Wang Yue was at least a mini-boss. Judging him was far more…
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After handing his son over to the Chang’an County Office, the middle-aged man gave him one last long look before turning away without a word. He never looked back, as if that young man weren’t even his own son. That gesture alone made his stance clear: No matter what sentence the county office delivered—he would accept it. Meanwhile, the onlookers had already erupted in murmurs. “Wasn’t that man just now the Registrar-General?” “He said his surname was Wang—the…
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The middle-aged man had refused Wang Duo without hesitation. As a Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel—a solid Fourth Rank official—he wasn’t particularly afraid of Li Xuanjing. But that was because he held himself to the standards of a righteous official. If he ever abused his power for personal gain, wouldn’t that just hand Li Xuanjing the perfect excuse to bring him down? Wang Duo trembled as he heard the verdict. His back slowly bent forward, as though burdened by invisible…
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Li Nuo felt a little helpless. The previous County Magistrate of Chang’an had been a key witness, but now that he was dead, investigating the case had become much more difficult. Behind him, Steward Wu glanced at the sky and sighed deeply. They’d been out all day. When will the young master finally return home? He was already starving. The new chef at the Li residence had exceptional skills, and he had already planned out which dishes he wanted for dinner. Yet now he could only sit here and…
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Li Nuo’s casual question made the woman flush red. She fidgeted, then said, “My husband is… very strong in that regard. Every night, he can go for at least half an hour, sometimes even a full hour…” Even County Magistrate Pei Zhe was stunned, along with everyone else nearby. An entire hour?! Most of them could barely last a quarter of that time—some not even ten minutes. Just moments ago, they had looked down on that wife-beating bastard, but now they looked at him with newfound…
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Though the county yamen had already set up a table at the entrance, with constables energetically hawking to the crowd, this was the first time people had seen anything like it. The curious onlookers simply watched from a distance—no one dared step forward to file a complaint. Just then, two sturdy-looking men pushed their way through the crowd. One of them had the other by the collar, shouting angrily, “You owe me money, don’t pay it back, and you dare hit me? I’m dragging you straight to…
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The next morning, Li Nuo ate breakfast alone. His wife had taken Song Muer home the night before and, as usual, hadn’t returned. Li Nuo was used to this by now. His father had already gone out early that morning. Although today was officially a rest day, the Court of Judicial Review, as the highest judicial institution in the empire, had to re-examine all criminal cases above minor offenses from every prefecture and county in the country. Its officials were much busier than those in other…
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With the question answered, Song Ning’er hummed a cheerful tune as she left, clearly proud of herself. Meanwhile, Song Muer sat in the pavilion, arms crossed, facing away from Li Nuo. Her little mouth was so pouted it could hang an oil kettle. She was truly upset. Song Ning’er hadn’t even let Li Nuo play vineball, but she had stayed to play shuttlecock with him and even brought him snacks. He clearly knew that she and Song Ning’er didn’t get along—yet he went behind her back to play…
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At Chang’an County Office. It wasn’t even time to clock out yet, and Li Nuo had already finished all the day’s cases. Handling court cases had been his specialty in his past life, and now, as he grew more familiar with the Great Xia Code, his efficiency only improved—allowing him to complete the workload ahead of schedule. Today’s gains weren’t bad. Though the cases were still trivial domestic matters, the legal code had surprisingly rewarded him with two extra days of lifespan. He’d…
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At the break of dawn, Li Nuo got up early, stretching comfortably in bed. The past few days had been especially fulfilling, which made even his sleep extra restful. He woke up full of energy. The only downside was that his already limited lifespan had ticked down by another day. After hastily eating breakfast, he headed straight to the Chang’an County Office with Steward Wu in tow. Not long after, County Magistrate Pei Zhe stumbled out from the rear hall yawning, greeting Li Nuo with a tired…
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