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

Outside the palace—the bustling capital of Kyoto.

After walking along the street closest to the Second Prince's residence, the bustling city of Kyoto finally came into view.

"Haha, Kyoto is really big!"

As Tao Jingyang spoke, he made fists with both hands and placed them side by side over his eyes, making the shape of a telescope.

There were still quite a few people on the street; although not shoulder to shoulder, it was still crowded.

However, there weren't many smiles on people's faces.

It's actually normal, after all... what's so funny about working like a slave to life! / (Erqing face).

I strolled around the street, but didn't buy anything else except some food.

Whatever the sizzling candy, the wrapped bowl, the shortbread shaped like small flowers and fruits, the black and white cakes, the sweet dew cakes, the fried cakes, the cloud-shaped sesame leaf-shaped fruit cakes...

I tried almost everything I could see.

When they returned, they carried two bags in each hand back to their residence.

Li Chengze had already gotten up by then, and while Tao Jingyang was out, he quickly finished all the things that needed to be done that day.

It's like I've been wound up invisibly; I've never been this efficient before.

Time flies, and before we know it, it's late at night again.

"Alright, that's enough for today. Once your meridians are open in the next couple of days, you can start practicing martial arts and improving your internal energy."

Tao Jingyang said to Li Chengze, who was reclining on the couch at the moment.

"Thank you, Miss." Li Chengze bowed to her. Then he instructed Tao Jingyang, "We'll go to Zuixianju first thing tomorrow morning. Also, if you're going to rescue Fan Xian, be careful."

I heard that the person who tried to assassinate him was extremely skilled in martial arts, you...”

"Okay, I'll be careful. You get some rest, you have to get up early tomorrow, I'll be going now." Tao Jingyang gave him a "don't worry" look as he left.

Before going to sleep, Li Chengze thought to himself that her martial arts skills should be no weaker than Xie Bi'an's, especially when facing that eighth-rank Northern Qi assassin...

There shouldn't be any problems.

The most important thing now is to figure out how to explain things to the Princess.

[If it's about the Eldest Princess... I'll have to find a way to protect this Miss Tao.]

Suddenly, Li Chengze was startled by his own desire to protect her. After thinking for a long time, he could only come up with one sentence:

I shouldn't repay kindness with enmity, should I? So I went to sleep feeling at ease.

The next day.

early morning.

The sun had not yet fully risen, and a thin layer of mist shrouded the world.

The air was slightly damp, and the morning dew had not yet dissipated, glistening on every leaf.

After having a simple breakfast in his room, Tao Jingyang left the mansion with Li Chengze.

As soon as he left the mansion, Tao Jingyang noticed that both carriages had footrests.

Even Li Chengze's car was no exception.

Seeing this, she glanced at Li Chengze walking ahead and thought: [Has this Second Prince changed his ways? Not bad, he's teachable.]

Later, after Li Chengze got into the carriage, when he turned around and said to her, "Your carriage is in the back," he saw that Tao Jingyang clearly had a smiling expression on her face.

Seeing this, Li Chengze lowered his head and chuckled to himself before getting into the car to read a book.

A large group of people arrived at the renowned Zuixianju.

The people inside were momentarily confused when they saw two people alighting from two carriages, one after the other.

The one in front is indeed the Second Prince's carriage. But who is the woman getting out of the carriage behind...?

I've never heard of this person before!

The manager of Zuixianju Restaurant stood at the door to greet the Second Prince, but hesitated when he saw Tao Jingyang.

However, she still greeted Tao Jingyang very warmly, with a big smile, saying, "Second Prince, please! Uh... Miss, please!"

The only one who might have had a hard time is Miss Si Lili.

This time she has to brew two servings of tea.