[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-doted-by-the-regent-king":3,"chapter-doted-by-the-regent-king-doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-647":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Doted By The Regent King",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1325538,1760,"Chapter 647: 646 Puliu","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-647",647,"\u003Cp>Chapter 647: Chapter 646 Puliu\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Congrui’s brows knitted together when he learned that the investigation into Ah Jiu’s whereabouts around Nan Shan had been fruitless, but they quickly relaxed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inability to find any information made it all the more suspicious; otherwise, why would there be not even a trace of a clue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He abruptly recalled the gambling stone event in the capital city and said, “Over at the capital, that gambling stone competition should yield something. Go and have a look yourself, and investigate any trace or clue for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Nan Shan didn’t ask for the reason behind the order. Even if the target appeared to be nothing more than a frivolous playboy, without any apparent threat, since his master had taken an interest, he would have to follow his master’s commands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of thought, Wen Congrui added, “If you still find nothing, we can start with someone from Wufu’s side.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Nan Shan was about to leave with his orders, Wen Congrui called out to him again, “Never mind, don’t touch the people around Wufu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nan Shan was somewhat surprised, but seeing Wen Congrui wave his hand, he withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Congrui himself felt a bit indecisive, but he vaguely felt he shouldn’t target the people close to her, because it would be quite awkward if Wufu were to find out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to become enemies with her; he desired the kind of easy relationship they shared, not one filled with suspicion and wariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Congrui let out a self-mocking chuckle. Why was he starting to feel so indecisive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lan Shu entered holding a tonic, she caught sight of the conflicted smile on her young master’s face, and felt as though an invisible hand was clutching her heart, making it hard to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a deep breath and managed a smile, saying, “Young master, your soup is ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Congrui grunted in acknowledgment, still busy looking over the documents beside him, and said, “Set it aside for now, I’ll drink it in a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young master, you should drink it while it’s hot, it loses its efficacy once it cools,” Lan Shu urged softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Congrui looked up, his brows knitting together in displeasure, but after seeing her pointed chin, he sighed, put down the documents, and said, “Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Shu immediately beamed and began to serve him the soup with great care, stopping just short of feeding it to him herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Congrui didn’t miss the joy on her face and, after a moment’s thought, said, “Once the new year is over, you’ll be nineteen this year, won’t you, Lan Shu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Shu’s heart skipped a beat at his words, and she cautiously replied, “In reply to the young master, Lan Shu will turn nineteen in March.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Congrui grunted and said, “You’ve followed me for many years, labor without merit, and I can’t delay you any longer. Tell me, what kind of husband would you like? I will decide for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Shu’s face turned pale, and she knelt suddenly, saying, “Young master, I don’t wish to marry, I still want to serve you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know your loyalty, but it’s customary for a girl to marry when she comes of age. It’ll be harder to find a match as you get older,” Wen Congrui said firmly, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Shu shook her head desperately, “Young master, I don’t want to, I belong to you, I don’t want to marry anyone else. I only wish to serve you for life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you even realize what you’re saying?” Wen Congrui’s voice carried a hint of anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biting her lip, Lan Shu lifted her gaze to his and said, “I know that with my modest looks I’m not worthy of you, my young master, so I don’t covet anything more. I only ask that you allow me to serve by your side, and in the future, serve you, the young lady, and the young master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Congrui’s expression was stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young master, I beg you to grant my wish!” Lan Shu prostrated herself on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you are unwilling, I won’t force you. Just be sure you won’t regret it! Leave!” Wen Congrui dismissed her indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Lan Shu hastily got up and backed out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she stood in the courtyard, a cold wind blew over her, and she realized her back was drenched with cold sweat, chilling to the bone.\u003C\u002Fp>",745,"2026-06-05T19:25:27.733Z",1,"novelbin.me","1b67b3375695a1d3108fc2f52af1d565088b9a3493a629532a816f9bbd992a8f","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-648","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-646",1685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdoted-by-the-regent-king-cover.jpg"]