Ning Jie's attitude here was a classic case of a magistrate allowed to burn down houses while the common people were forbidden even to light lamps.
As for cuddling, kneeling, or doing sideways splits, Ning Jie was well-versed in whatever one could possibly imagine.
After all, they were a seasoned married couple deeply in love with each other, and they were willing to cooperate on plenty of things.
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