In the novel "Joy of Life," the protagonist wakes up at Li Chengze's residence.

After Li Chengze finished reviewing the memorials, he saw that she was still reading, so he didn't say anything and silently watched her turn the pages from his chair.

But Tao Jingyang abruptly stopped turning the pages, looked up, closed the book, and asked with a joyful voice, "You're done grading?"

Li Chengze took the damp cloth handed to him, wiped his hands, and nodded without saying a word.

Tao Jingyang brushed off non-existent dust from his sleeves and then rolled up his sleeves.

He picked up the porcelain bottle on the table and handed it to him. "Alright, drink up. I'll help you become a Grandmaster." His eyes were pure and unadulterated.

And so, Tao Jingyang stayed in Li Chengze's room from noon until the afternoon.

After having dinner, the two stayed from evening until late at night.

Li Chengze's meridians are almost fully developed, and he should reach the third rank in a few days.

Seeing Li Chengze looking somewhat haggard from the torment of the marrow cleansing, Tao Jingyang couldn't bear to continue.

"Alright, that's enough for today. We'll talk about it tomorrow. I'm going back to rest now."

Before anyone could leave, Li Chengze called them back, his voice betraying a hint of helplessness:

"I've arranged to meet Fan Xian at Zuixianju the day after tomorrow. Would you like to come along?"

Tao Jingyang was taken aback upon hearing this.

She originally planned to follow him secretly, but she didn't expect Li Chengze to tell him about it.

But I still asked, "You asked him out? Why?"

“Someone wanted to kill him, taking advantage of my invitation to him.”

The incense in the hall seemed to have burned out, no longer emitting a wisp of smoke.

Although surprised, Tao Jingyang didn't think too much about it.

Perhaps in the eyes of the second prince, the eldest princess was not an ally he could completely entrust with.

The conspiracy was for their mutual benefit. If the original plot had continued, and Li Chengze had actually become emperor, the first thing he would probably have done upon taking the throne would have been to get rid of his aunt.

"I understand. Then when I go with you the day after tomorrow, I'll save him on the way and prevent him from being assassinated."

Otherwise, I don't want this "dirty" water to be splashed on you again.

Although the palace was not as bright as it was during the day, Li Chengze's slightly dazed expression could still be seen at that moment.

He was puzzled and tilted his head slightly in confusion: "Isn't it unnecessary? He has a grudge against the Crown Prince, so no one would think of me."

She waved her hand dismissively: "It's nothing, just putting on a show, it's no big deal."

As they were talking, they started walking outside, waving to the person on the bed before leaving.

Li Chengze: ......

He was too exhausted to move, and with his last bit of strength, he managed to shout, "Bi'an, change your clothes!"

After changing his clothes and lying on the bed, Li Chengze fell asleep faster than ever before.

The next morning.

Tao Jingyang got up very early and went to Li Chengze's bedroom, but he was still not awake.

That won't do; time is money.

But after thinking about it, I realized that the process of cleansing the meridians and marrow should be done gradually, and it would be bad if it made people feel afraid of difficulties.

So he said to Fan Wujiu, "Alright, then I'll go out for a stroll first." And with that, he was about to leave.

"Wait a moment, Miss Tao." Fan Wujiu took the money pouch hanging from his waist and handed it to Tao Jingyang.

"His Highness instructed that this be given to you if you leave the residence. He said you can spend it as you like, and if you need more, he will send someone to deliver more."

Looking at the bulging money bag, Tao Jingyang smiled genuinely for the first time in so many days.

He took the money bag and said to Fan Wujiu, "Please thank Your Highness for me."

They then drove off, and as they passed Xie Bi'an, the two nodded to each other in acknowledgment.