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

Chapter 51 Assassination
While the royal family on the top floor were talking and chatting, they suddenly noticed some noise and shouting downstairs!
Hearing this, everyone's heart was slightly moved, and they were about to go to the side to see what was going on.
At this moment, there was a sudden movement outside the window and Fan Xian's voice suddenly rang out. He grabbed the eaves with one hand, his body hanging in the air, looking brave and eager.

"Your Majesty, there was a sudden fire in the Hanging Temple just now. I am afraid that assassins will take the opportunity to cause chaos, so I have come to protect you!" Fan Xian reported loudly.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing looked calm, with a hint of joking in his tone:
"Fire? What's the fire?"

"Fortunately, it was put out in time and did not become a serious problem." Fan Xian answered concisely.

Emperor Qing chuckled and said with a hint of reproach:

"It's just a small fire, but it has alarmed you all. You are really making a big fuss out of nothing."

However, he immediately beckoned Fan Xian to come in. This action surprised the Crown Prince and the First Prince present.
The top level, which even the six ministers of the six ministries had no chance to set foot in, was given special favor to Fan Xian, which showed that His Majesty valued him very much.

The moment Fan Xian stepped into the room, Princess Li Yunrui's gaze suddenly became complicated and hostile, and hatred surged like a tide.

Li Chengze stood aside with a playful smile on his face. He had his own judgment on Li Yunrui's deep hatred for Fan Xian.

From Li Yunrui's perspective, Fan Xian's appearance is undoubtedly a complete subversion of her world:

The person she hated the most was Fan Xian's biological mother; her abnormal emotional support became Fan Xian's father;
The inner treasury she had worked so hard to build eventually fell into Fan Xian's hands; Northern Qi, whom she regarded as an ally, also established a deep connection with Fan Xian;
What's worse, her precious daughter actually had an indissoluble bond with Fan Xian...

Which of these things, each and every one of them, is not enough to make people feel hatred?

What's more, these hatreds were intertwined together, like an intricate web that tightly bound Li Yunrui.

Li Chengze thought to himself that reconciling the grudge between Fan Xian and Li Yunrui was by no means an easy task. Its difficulty was far beyond that of a silver-level task and might be even more difficult.

Li Chengze pondered inwardly, and gained a deeper understanding of the intricate hatred between Li Yunrui and Fan Xian, and could not help but sigh.

However, before he could think further, Emperor Qing turned to Fan Xian and mentioned the previous arranged marriage, his words revealing a bit of helplessness and ridicule.

Facing Emperor Qing's doubts, Fan Xian responded calmly, and skillfully led the topic to Li Chengze's deep friendship and Emperor Qing's wise move of granting the marriage.

These words not only protected Li Chengze's image, but also cleverly resolved the embarrassment.

After hearing this, Emperor Qing thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, obviously quite satisfied with Fan Xian's answer.

Li Yunrui, who was standing by, did not say anything, but his eyes moved between Fan Xian and Li Chengze, secretly guessing in his heart

She knew very well that Fan Xian and Li Chengze had a close relationship, but after witnessing this scene with her own eyes, she was still shocked by the tacit understanding and trust between the two.

Li Yunrui couldn't help but wonder what kind of magic Li Chengze had that could make Fan Xian so devoted to him that he was willing to defend him even though he almost died at the hands of Qing Guo.

Just as everyone was thinking about their own things, the strange behavior of a sword-wielding guard broke the silence.

The sweat oozing from his forehead revealed his inner tension and anxiety.

Suddenly, the guards drew their swords and pointed them at Emperor Qing, and the scene became extremely tense. However, Emperor Qing did not seem to notice anything unusual and his expression remained calm.

The eldest prince reacted quickly and stepped forward immediately. As a veteran of many battles, his martial arts were naturally extraordinary. Even when facing an eighth-rank guard, he could easily deal with him and intercept him. However, the situation suddenly changed. A seemingly inconspicuous eunuch was murderous. He pulled out a dagger from under the tray and approached Emperor Qing. For a moment, the voices of "protecting the emperor" were heard everywhere.

The prince was now closer to the eunuch, and he knew very well that he could no longer make excuses to escape as he did in the original book. After all, matters of martial arts were no longer a secret, and even His Majesty knew about it.

In desperation, the prince had to bite the bullet and step forward to intercept the eunuch's assassination attempt.

However, the crisis was not resolved and assassinations followed.

A swordsman in white appeared like a ghost, his sword pointed sharply at Emperor Qing. It was obvious that he was extremely powerful, having reached the ninth level, or perhaps even higher.

Faced with such a powerful enemy, Fan Xian reacted quickly. He pushed away the Third Prince Li Chengping, who happened to be between the assassin and Emperor Qing, and rushed forward with a dagger in hand.

Although Fan Xian's cultivation level is only above the eighth rank, the domineering true qi he has cultivated is extraordinary and can burst out with combat power comparable to the ninth rank.

After a fierce confrontation, Fan Xian not only successfully blocked the assassin's attack, but also forced him back several steps, demonstrating his amazing strength.

Emperor Qing always sat upright on the throne with a calm expression, as if all these assassinations and chaos had nothing to do with him. His calm attitude added a bit of majesty and mystery.

At this moment, the atmosphere on the top floor of the Hanging Temple was extremely tense. A sudden assassination,

The fate of everyone is closely linked, and the heroic performance of Fan Xian and the eldest prince has become the key to this crisis.

Faced with this sudden assassination, Emperor Qing was not disturbed. This was due to his profound cultivation at the Grandmaster level.
Moreover, he had long been accustomed to the threats of assassinations that followed him everywhere in his life. To him, they were just a normal part of life, just like daily eating and resting.

At this critical moment, Emperor Qing did not panic. Instead, he took the opportunity to observe the reactions of the people around him, especially the performance of his sons, from the perspective of an observer.

The eldest prince Li Chengru was the first to step forward. His frankness and courage were the embodiment of the true qualities of a soldier, which made Emperor Qing quite pleased.

Although the prince hesitated at first, he finally chose to protect his father. Although this courage seemed forced,

Fan Xian went all out, not sparing any means including poison, and his loyalty and determination made Emperor Qing feel warm and at ease.

As for the third prince Li Chengping, although his expression of fear seemed childish, it was understandable. After all, he was just a child and was inevitably at a loss what to do in such a situation.

The second prince, Li Chengze, was the most intriguing. What was hidden under his calm face?
Emperor Qing was unpredictable for a moment. He neither offered help nor showed any fear. This calmness and composure made Emperor Qing feel a little suspicious.

Although Emperor Qing was in danger during this assassination attempt, he focused more on his sons.

He knows that although power is important, family affection is also indispensable.

Although he was willing to give up everything for power, deep down, he still hoped that his sons would truly love him.

This contradiction and struggle is a true reflection of Emperor Qing's complex character.

(End of this chapter)