Orluros
Stories
3
Chapters
752
Words
1.7 M
Comments
1
Reading
5 d, 23 h
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Inside the Golden Hall of the imperial city, Min Changwen sat with eyes closed, listening to the gentle, lingering melodies of silk strings and chime bells played by court musicians. At the center of the hall, courtesans in flowing sleeves danced gracefully like orioles and swallows, their swaying forms elegant and captivating. A single glance cast back over the shoulder carried endless charm, drawing waves of applause. Between the banquet tables, wine cups clinked and drinking games rang out. Amid the…
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353.2 K • Ongoing
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In the distance, chaos surged down the long street. Amidst cries of panic and alarm, even the birds flying beneath the sunlight were startled into changing course, letting out a sharp cry as they veered away, gliding past the dense, leafy phoenix trees below. Sha sha sha—the branches and leaves of the phoenix tree rustled softly in the wind. The Toad Daoist, dressed in a long robe, lay sprawled on a small recliner, basking in the warmth of the afternoon sun. At the sound of the bird’s cry, he lazily…
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Around the second quarter of the hour of Chen, the carriage rolled through the quiet streets of dawn. Seated within, Lu Liangsheng lifted the curtain’s corner. The fallen leaves that once blanketed the streets were nowhere to be seen. …To select men of talent for the realm—His Majesty must indeed hold scholars in great esteem. Otherwise, never in the past were the streets so meticulously swept. If that is truly the case, he should be willing to patiently hear what I have to say. With such thoughts,…
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The eunuch came to a halt ahead of the gathered group. “His Majesty is hosting a banquet in the Chengyun Hall. All esteemed guests, please follow this humble servant.” A banquet? It wasn’t only Lu Liangsheng who looked puzzled—several of the other successful candidates also showed signs of confusion. After all, once the Palace Examination concluded, was it not customary for His Majesty to personally confer the top three ranks? The eunuch walking at the front seemed to understand their doubts…
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Spring rain pattered down the eaves. By dawn, the continuous drizzle of the past few days had finally ceased. Morning light spilled through the window lattice. Nie Honglian lay sprawled beside the bed, resting her chin as she blew a breath into the scholar’s ear, softly calling: “Young Master, it’s time to rise.” Only when the sunlight pushed in further did she get up and drift back into the painting. A moment later, her head popped back out again. “YOUNG MASTER!!” A sudden shriek burst…
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The night wind carried with it the chill of spring’s lingering cold, brushing past the Linguang Palace. Eunuchs and palace maids stood respectfully beyond the glow of the lanterns, heads lowered. Within the hazy drapery that flickered between the burning candle flames, the Emperor placed a piece heavily upon the board. The sound was sharp, betraying a foul mood. “Zhen fears that recalling Min Changwen to court was a grave mistake.” Opposite him, likewise seated within the veil of gauze, sat a…
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The toad had already caught Lu Liangsheng’s attention when it darted into Wang Shuhua’s study to fetch brush and ink. “What's Master doing with those? Don’t tell me he's just bored and planning to draw maps for fun?” Lu Liangsheng closed the book in his hands, stood within the dappled sunlight, and stretched once more. The side courtyard was quiet, save for the rustling of an old parasol tree, its leaves swaying gently. His esteemed teacher, Wang Shuhua, had left the day before to visit a…
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In the wilderness, snow slipped silently from the branches, falling to the ground without a sound. Before the solemn and silent ritual procession, Pudu Cihang held up the Fearless Seal, his expression devoid of emotion as he gazed at the dozen or so cultivators across from her—especially the one at the front, who held in his hand a broken piece that had once belonged to him. He inclined his head slightly and chanted a verse of the Buddha. “Shanzai! Shanzai! The people of this world are mired in the…
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The fields, mountains, and roads were all blanketed in snow, a vast stretch of white. Along the official road, the crisp sound of copper bells jingling echoed through the cold air. At this point, they were already not far from the capital, Tianzhi. Lu Liangsheng no longer used any spells to hasten their journey. From time to time, the Daoist would dart into nearby woods or frozen gullies to rummage about, while the old donkey, its reins loosened, lazily swayed its tail and trailed behind at its own…
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Snowflakes danced in the air, covering the vast mountains and fields in a blanket of white. Amidst the accumulated snow, withered grass poked out in small tufts, only to be swiftly swept up—snow and all—by the tongue of a donkey, which chewed slowly and contentedly. The old donkey, warmed by a spell, leisurely swayed its bare tail as it nibbled on the grass protruding from the snow. From time to time, it let out a snorting hum, lifting its head to follow the shallow footprints of the two figures…
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