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

"Oh? I understand. I'll storm out of the prince's residence in a bit," Tao Jingyang said half-jokingly.

system:"( ?_? ) "

That's not what the system meant either~ Besides, host, Xie Bi'an isn't someone you can just..." / (The system trembled with fear)

Before the system's words had even finished in his mind, he heard Li Chengze across from him let out a chilling laugh:

"Does the young lady really not remember?"

Tao Jingyang suddenly felt very cold, and the hair on his body stood on end.

Is this murderous intent?

Li Chengze wants to kill me!?

Yes, this second prince has never been a kind-hearted person.

But from the time I woke up until now, it hasn't even been a day at most, so why is it...?

Tao Jingyang's inner monologue stopped when he discovered that Fan Wujiu had secretly turned his palm behind his back.

Why isn't Xie Bi'an mentioned here?

Because Xie Bi'an is known as the fastest swordsman in Kyoto, and is a genuine ninth-rank swordsman, it is difficult for ordinary people to find his flaws.

"You can't just send me to the underworld, can you? I really thank you..."

"This Second Prince has too much of a temper. Oh well, which way should I climb over the wall to escape later...?" Tao Jingyang's mind was racing.

Just as Tao Jingyang discovered that Fan Wujiu was preparing to make a move, he spoke to Li Chengze at the fastest speed he had ever spoken:

"I don't mean to take up Your Highness's time, but..."

!!!

Before Tao Jingyang could finish speaking, the instant Li Chengze lowered his head, Xie Bi'an drew his sword and rushed straight towards Tao Jingyang.

Tao Jingyang, who was not yet familiar with his own martial arts, instinctively dodged the attack, but the sword energy that brushed past him still struck his chest.

The martial arts seemed to have been "learned without a teacher" in an instant. The next move Xie Bi'an was about to use flashed through Tao Jingyang's mind.

Unarmed, Tao Jingyang quickly grabbed the small tea table from the low footsteps behind him.

He swung the sword with the force of the blow, aiming it at Xie Bi'an, who had just unleashed another sword strike.

Li Chengze, who was being protected by Fan Wujiu, was watching the show when he saw the two about to fight, and shouted in time:

"Hey, Bi'an!"

How could you be so rude? This is our guest; how can you resort to violence like this?

After speaking, she glanced at Tao Jingyang, who had already picked up the large vase, her eyes flickered, but her tone remained innocent:

"That's just how Xie Bi'an is; he's just as unreasonable and domineering towards me."

Who would believe that!

Tao Jingyang was well aware of Li Chengze's explanation, but she herself had indeed noticed something amiss.

Xie Bi'an did not actually intend to kill Tao Jingyang; these two moves were probably just pre-arranged tests.

But if I really don't know any martial arts, will this person... kill me?

Li Chengze watched the woman's ever-changing expression, his eyes darting around as if he had figured something out:

"Young lady, are you wondering if I'll kill you?"

Tao Jingyang did not respond; she was also thinking.

If I initially came to know Li Chengze through the plot, how should I view the real, flesh-and-blood Li Chengze standing before me now?

His dark and paranoid nature was forced upon him by his circumstances.

He had no choice but to do it, but the murderous intent I just clearly felt...

"Girl, do you want to kill me?" It was Li Chengze who interrupted her thoughts again.

This forced her to look into his fox-like eyes with a head full of doubt.

"Why would I kill you?" Tao Jingyang felt inexplicably annoyed when the person who made the first move asked this question.

"I believe you. I'm relieved that you don't want to kill me." The Second Prince's tone was incredibly sincere.

......

What a pair of deceitful eyes!

Tao Jingyang thought so.