Joy of Life: I am Li Chengze, and I have mastered the Eight Wonders

Chapter 11 Pen
Chen Pingping said slowly, "Fan Xian, you should be the hero who hosted this grand event. This honor is of great significance."

“However, in my opinion, no matter how glorious the achievements are, they are not as precious as a life.

After all, the principle of 'cherishing life' cannot be shaken in the slightest!" Fan Xian answered solemnly, his eyes firm.

As for merits and demerits, Fan Xian actually doesn't care.

What he longed for deep down in his heart was to be able to use this honor in exchange for saving a dying life.

This wish is extremely sincere and urgent.

At the same time, Fan Xian firmly believed that with Dean Chen's wisdom and insight, he would be able to see through the plan he had envisioned.

However, human nature is complex. When faced with a decision that may affect his own interests, President Chen may have reservations and be unwilling to easily give up his own interests to help others out of trouble.

"Therefore, I implore the dean to lend a hand and give me guidance on how to ensure that Censor Lai can fairly serve as the chief examiner of this spring exam."

Fan Xian made a sincere request to Chen Pingping.

Now that the general direction is clear, Fan Xian has full confidence in Chen Pingping's ability to handle the subsequent detailed arrangements and believes that he can handle them properly.

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In the following days, Li Chengze was immersed in his sweet relationship with Ye Ling'er, while also occasionally paying attention to Fan Wujiu's exam preparation status.

Fan Wujiu devoted himself to the Spring Examination, and his body became thinner and thinner, but his mental state was unusually good, as if there was an invisible force supporting him.

If it weren't for his profound cultivation, such high-intensity study would have probably drained his energy long ago.

Li Chengze also paid close attention to Fan Xian's attempt to rescue Lai Mingcheng, and looked forward to Fan Xian asking him for help when needed.

After all, Fan Xian's efforts were also for their common mission.

If there is a chance to help, Li Chengze will definitely do it without hesitation and will never stand idly by.

In this way, time passed quickly, and everything about Fan Xian and the position of chief examiner of the Spring Examination became one of the focuses of discussion among the people.

Two days later, an imperial decree suddenly came from the palace, announcing that His Majesty had summoned him to the Imperial Study.

"Emperor Qing? He wants to summon me again?"

Li Chengze couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. To meet the great master who was known for his cruelty was tantamount to handing his life and death into his own hands. He instinctively resisted such a meeting.

However, it was difficult to disobey the imperial decree, so Li Chengze had to suppress his anxiety and ask the eunuch who delivered the decree:
"May I ask, sir, why did His Majesty summon you?"

The eunuch bowed and replied, "Second Prince, I am not aware of this matter. But in addition to Your Highness, Master Fan, Censor Lai, and Dean Chen are also among those invited."

Hearing this, Li Chengze felt relieved, secretly guessing that this might be related to Lai Mingcheng's matter, and not directed at himself.

After a little preparation, he set out on the journey to the palace and finally arrived at the imperial study.

Stepping into this magnificent palace, Li Chengze realized that he had been traveling to this Zongwu world for more than half a month.
Today was his first time entering the palace. He couldn't help but feel curious about the legendary Emperor Qing.

Emperor Qing was about forty or fifty years old, and wore loose robes. Instead of being as majestic as ordinary emperors, he gave people an impression of being casual and unrestrained, as if he didn't care about the worldly formalities at all.

Li Chengze bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty."

Afterwards, he nodded slightly to Fan Xian, Chen Pingping and others standing beside him.

Emperor Qing leaned back in his chair, his eyes full of amusement:

"You seem to be having a great time these days, traveling around with Ye Ling'er and enjoying the spring. Have you neglected your work?"

As he spoke, he seemed to be quite interested in Li Chengze's recent situation. Facing Emperor Qing, Li Chengze was secretly alert, but under the witness of Fan Xian and others,

Instead, he seemed calm and composed. In his opinion, Emperor Qing's questioning was more like an invisible contest than a real threat.

“Your Majesty, since you personally granted the marriage, I will cultivate a relationship with Ye Ling’er to show my obedience to your order.

Li Chengze's answer was both appropriate and clever, and it easily resolved Emperor Qing's doubts.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing raised a barely perceptible smile, and then changed the subject:
"I heard that you also gave Ye Ling'er a rare treasure called 'Fountain Pen'?"

"It's just a little gadget that replaces the writing brush, just for fun." Li Chengze downplayed it, as if the watch was nothing special.

That’s right, the gift given to Ye Ling’er was a fountain pen. How did it come from? For a science and engineering guy, it was not uncommon to just make a fountain pen.

However, Emperor Qing obviously would not give up easily: "Fan Xian spoke highly of this thing and called it a 'divine weapon'. Is this true?"

Li Chengze smiled slightly and explained:
"Brother Fan Xian was helping me out.

The situation was urgent at the time, and Ye Ling'er was holding a sharp blade and trying to harm me. I just wanted to use it to divert her attention and let her feel my sincerity and intentions. "

Having said this, Li Chengze did not forget to cast a grateful glance at Fan Xian and added:

"Speaking of which, I have to thank Brother Fan Xian for his great help."

Upon hearing this, Fan Xian smiled and nodded. The tacit understanding between the two was self-evident.

Emperor Qing's eyes moved between the two of them, as if he saw through something, but he did not comment.

He said slowly: "The friendship between you two is quite deep."

Having said that, he said no more, as if everything was self-explanatory.

"Your Majesty, I get along well with everyone." Li Chengze continued to answer with a hint of tact in his tone.

"Everyone? Who are you referring to specifically?" Emperor Qing seemed quite interested in this question and continued to ask.

"For example, I have a deep friendship with my eldest brother, and I get along well with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. As for my third brother, we also have a pretty good relationship."

Li Chengze's answer sounded high-sounding, but in fact he smiled bitterly in his heart. This was clearly against his will. After all, the delicate relationship between him and the prince was known to everyone.

However, in the palace, some things can only be kept tacit, and no one dares to lift the veil easily.

Everyone present knew what Li Chengze was saying, but no one dared to say anything.

Emperor Qing seemed dissatisfied with Li Chengze's answer. The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he was obviously displeased with this hypocritical harmony.

But due to the occasion, he could only force a smile and turn to the main topic: "Do you know why I summoned you to the palace today?"

Li Chengze bowed his head respectfully and replied:

"I am a stupid son, and I don't know what important matter Your Majesty has summoned me for."

Emperor Qing slowly explained the reason: "Originally, it was you who recommended Fan Xian to be the examiner of Spring Festival, and I have already issued an edict.

But recently Fan Xian reported that many people had slipped him notes and lists of names in an attempt to seek personal gain during the Spring Festival.

At this point, Emperor Qing's tone became serious, and he was obviously quite dissatisfied with this phenomenon.

Li Chengze was secretly shocked. He didn't expect that his unintentional action would lead to so many follow-up problems.

(End of this chapter)