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

Although Li Chengze was very curious about this matter, he still showed Tao Jingyang a great deal of respect.

And he took the blame for Tao Jingyang's refusal to reveal his past.

In his view, Tao Jingyang's silence must be because he hadn't done enough.

His gaze drifted towards Tao Jingyang: "I will earn your trust."

Tao Jingyang: I really didn't think that much about it.

Indeed, there are people in this world who are on the same wavelength.

On the other hand, coincidentally, Tao Jingyang was also pondering this matter.

From her perspective, she had already privately considered whether she should:

I need to explain to Li Chengze that I was "transmigrated" from another world.

It's not so much a confession as it is that these days have just gone by too quickly.

Although they had been through a lot together, they didn't really know each other very well.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

As the saying goes, "The deepest longing is that which seems to hold endless meaning, as if we've met before in a past life."

From the very beginning, Tao Jingyang's feelings for Li Chengze were probably like this.

Does she like Li Chengze?

In fact, even she herself didn't know at first.

If we only consider her first impression of Li Chengze, her feelings would probably be:

[Huh? I've time-traveled!! ? ? Huh? This is Li Chengze!! ? ? ? ]

Ah, so this is Li Chengze! I've actually seen him alive in my lifetime...

That's all, after all, this is a new environment and a new life.

All Tao Jingyang could do at that time was use his "heavenly eye" to help Li Chengze avoid risks and step on fewer landmines, so that he could also live a good life.

There's still a long way to go, and there's so much more we can do. Li Chengze shouldn't be the one who's destined to die.

However, suddenly another thing called "system" popped into my mind.

This "system" is very strange. It seems to have a bad signal most of the time, and it always makes a "buzzing" sound.

They also gave her some props and assigned her a task: to assist Li Chengze in ascending the throne.

Tao Jingyang was puzzled at the time. Did Li Chengze really want to become emperor?

To be honest, I didn't seem to feel anything while watching the "drama".

However, if Li Chengze really meant it, then Tao Jingyang's perspective as an "observer" is understandable.

After all... who wouldn't want to be emperor?

To be honest, at first... Tao Jingyang really did think carefully about whether he should try to become an emperor himself.

But I always felt it wasn't really necessary.

As the saying goes, "When brothers are of one mind, their strength can break metal," meaning that people need a team.

If you really want to overthrow an imperial power here, it's not enough for you to be rich or have high martial arts skills.

If you want to become the hegemon, you must be prepared to lie low for decades and plan meticulously every day.

Everyone was exhausted.

Being an emperor isn't all that great...

Let's not even talk about those old, mundane things like attending the morning court, reviewing memorials every day, and meeting with ministers.

Even if I were to actually become an emperor, I wouldn't necessarily have to become a "great emperor of all time" who would be remembered for eternity.

Surely you can't really be a "tyrant" who's good for nothing and eats everything, can you?

The higher one's position, the greater the responsibility one bears.

In this feudal era, the lives and livelihoods of almost all the people were tied to the so-called imperial power.

In feudal dynasties, if the emperor was wise and virtuous, the people could live a peaceful life.

If they were to encounter an incompetent ruler, the people would live a life of misery and suffering.

However, if a person has the ability, then they must do their best to seek the well-being of the people and make contributions.

But... it's best not to become an emperor.

We could consider doing something else.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Moreover, the title "Emperor" is both an honor and a shackle.

It's often said that Li Chengze rarely left the capital, but what about Emperor Qing, Li Yunqian?

Wasn't he also trapped by this dazzling chain of "power," spending his entire life confined to the palace?

What kind of "sitting back and watching the world unfold, having everything under control" is this?

It's all bullshit, just saying it sounds nice.

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So... Tao Jingyang never intended to follow the "system's" instructions.

This is also why she has rarely sought help from the "system" these days.

In the past, Tao Jingyang simply made a conscious effort to avoid relying on the "system".

Ever since she and Li Chengze confessed their feelings to each other that day, she inexplicably had the idea of ​​severing ties with the "golden finger" (a metaphor for a powerful, influential person).

Even she herself didn't understand why she suddenly thought that way.

But this idea seemed to have been firmly rooted in her mind all along. Yet, it was as if a faint "mist" was obstructing her thoughts.

Whenever she wanted to think carefully about where this "system" came from and what the "ultimate purpose" of this mission was, she would feel a pang of sadness.

Tao Jingyang would feel dizzy and drowsy, as if he had suddenly become sleepy.

So Tao Jingyang could only repeat to himself over and over: "If Li Chengze really wants to be one, then so be it. Just help him fulfill his wish, and we can talk about the rest later."

But if he doesn't want to sit in that position... even if the Heavenly King himself came, he couldn't be forced onto the throne.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

That being said, when did Tao Jingyang fall in love with Li Chengze?

Actually, she herself found it hard to pinpoint an exact time; perhaps... it was just the first time she saw her.

I liked it at first sight, which is why I was able to stay at your residence willingly.

She liked him at first sight, which is why she was "willing" to listen to the system and stay here to "assist" him.

But it was precisely because of this "golden touch" that Tao Jingyang's kindness towards Li Chengze was given a very reasonable explanation.

This also led Tao Jingyang to subconsciously attribute any good deeds he did to Li Chengze to:

I was just completing the tasks assigned by the "system".

After all the commotion, it all turned into a huge misunderstanding.