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

Chapter 56 Injury
"Your Highness, Ruoruo is not feeling unwell. She just ate a little too much during the meal just now."

Seeing this, Fan Xian immediately spoke up to explain on behalf of his sister Fan Ruoruo, trying to calm the sudden embarrassment.

However, Fan Xian's explanation seemed to backfire. After hearing it, Fan Ruoruo couldn't help laughing out loud.

She quickly realized her own gaffe and tried her best to suppress her smile, but when she lowered her head, her shoulders were still shaking slightly, revealing her inner struggle.

In these few short breaths, Fan Ruoruo seemed to review all the past events that made her sad in her mind, trying to suppress this inappropriate smile.

But obviously, her efforts did not work.

Seeing this, the eldest prince showed a confused expression on his face, as if asking:
"Fan Xian is so badly injured, but you two are still able to laugh. Is this really appropriate?"

Li Chengze also felt somewhat helpless. He looked at the brother and sister and said to the eldest prince:

"It seems that Fan Xian's injury is not serious. Let's not disturb the happy time of these two siblings here."

The eldest prince nodded in agreement.

Lin Wan'er looked confused. She was originally sad because of Fan Xian's injury, but now seeing Fan Ruoruo so happy, she felt that her sadness seemed a little inappropriate.

Lin Wan'er felt that she seemed a little out of place in this joyous scene between siblings. She asked softly:
"Um, Fan Xian, Ruoruo, you guys continue to have fun? I, I'll leave?"

Fan Xian hurriedly grabbed Lin Wan'er and stopped her from leaving, but before he could finish his words, his laughter broke out again, uncontrollably.

Lin Wan'er seemed speechless in the face of this sudden change.

"Second Prince, His Majesty is calling for you!"

Just as Li Chengze and the eldest prince left Fan Xian, Eunuch Hou suddenly arrived and conveyed Emperor Qing's summons.

Li Chengze naturally did not dare to delay and immediately followed Eunuch Hou.

In a hall, Emperor Qing was lying on the bed, his chest tightly wrapped with bandages, his face pale, and it was obvious that he was seriously injured.

The injury suffered by Emperor Qing was caused by a powerful sniper weapon. This weapon is so powerful that it can almost be called the king of sniper rifles.

Emperor Qing was able to withstand such an attack with his physical body, and his cultivation level as a grandmaster also amazed Li Chengze.

When Emperor Qing saw Li Chengze coming, he tried to sit up and leaned on the pillow.

Li Chengze felt relieved when he saw Emperor Qing's appearance, but at the same time he also mentioned Shuangquanshou, saying that he was not strong enough to treat him now.

Li Chengze said to Emperor Qing: "Looking at your Majesty's appearance, although your life is not in danger, I am still worried.

It's a pity that I am not strong enough, otherwise, your Majesty's recovery would only take a moment."

Li Chengze subtly mentioned Shuangquanshou while speaking, as if he was looking for an opportunity to add some pressure to the prince.

Emperor Qing silently agreed with Li Chengze's words in his heart.

This time, being sniped by Barrett made him feel as if he was on the verge of death.

If Li Chengze was strong enough, his injuries might be relieved instantly. What a desirable thing that would be.

Although Emperor Qing understood that Li Chengze's words might be intentional and intended to sow doubts about the prince in his heart, facing his own interests, Emperor Qing couldn't help but have some opinions about the prince.

However, as an emperor, he would not easily reveal his inner thoughts.

Emperor Qing did not continue Li Chengze's topic, but instead asked: "Do you know why I summoned you?"

"I don't know." Li Chengze shook his head and answered frankly.

He knew that even if he really knew, he would not admit it directly.

If the emperor's thoughts could be easily guessed, how could he tolerate it?

Emperor Qing was not surprised to see Li Chengze shaking his head, and continued, "There are two things I need to tell you. First, I heard that Fan Xian was injured while chasing the assassin. How serious is his injury?"

"very serious."

Li Chengze's expression turned solemn. He knew that Emperor Qing asked about Fan Xian's injury not out of concern, but because he had doubts about him.

Although Li Chengze expected Emperor Qing's suspicion, he still answered Emperor Qing's question calmly:

"Fan Xian's injuries were very serious, with thirteen sword wounds all over his body. When he was carried back, it was almost like he was rescued from a pool of blood."

Li Chengze paused for a moment and continued, "The most serious one was the sword wound on his chest, which almost ripped him open.

Fortunately, Fan Ruoruo was proficient in medicine and sutured his wound in time, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. "

Emperor Qing nodded slightly after hearing this, but his expression remained unfathomable:

"In other words, Fan Xian is not in danger of death at the moment?"

Emperor Qing's attitude showed that Fan Xian's injury had not completely eliminated his doubts.

Li Chengze pondered in his heart, and then continued:
“Your Majesty, what I just said was only an external injury.

Fan Xian's internal injuries are even more serious, his tendons and veins are damaged, and his Qi is completely lost. Now he is no different from an ordinary person."

Emperor Qing was silent. Fan Xian had reached the peak of the eighth level at such a young age. His talent and strength were obvious to all.

Emperor Qing himself had practiced domineering Qi and had a deep understanding of the strength of this power.

Emperor Qing pondered for a moment and said:
"Fan Xian paid such a price to protect the emperor and hunt down the assassin. I should give him appropriate compensation."

These words show that after hearing the news that Fan Xian's true energy had dissipated, Emperor Qing's trust in him increased a bit.

Li Chengze lowered his head and said nothing, but he knew in his heart that although Emperor Qing expressed sympathy for Fan Xian's situation, he had not completely let down his guard against him.

In Emperor Qing's heart, he is indeed not a person who would easily and completely trust others.

Emperor Qing is a man of deep thoughts, he never easily gives his trust to others.

He then said to Li Chengze: "Now, let's talk about the second thing."

Seeing Li Chengze bow his head in silence, Emperor Qing continued:

"I have promised before that I would grant you one request. No matter what it is, I will agree to it."

"You asked me to set a date for your wedding, and I agreed."

Emperor Qing's tone was calm, but it revealed a hint of deep meaning:
"However, my promise should not be used only for things that are already certain."

"There are no outsiders here now, you can make your request."

Emperor Qing's words made Li Chengze look up in surprise. He didn't expect that the real purpose of Emperor Qing summoning him was to fulfill his previous promise.

Emperor Qing saw Li Chengze's surprised expression and smiled slightly:
"You don't really think that my promise was just a casual remark, do you? Getting married is what you deserve and it doesn't count."

Emperor Qing's words made Li Chengze realize that after experiencing the life-and-death experience, Emperor Qing did feel somewhat grateful to him.

When the assassination seemed to be over, it was Li Chengze who reminded Emperor Qing not to let his guard down, which allowed Emperor Qing to be prepared when the real crisis came.

If it weren't for Li Chengze's reminder, Emperor Qing might have suffered more serious injuries.

Therefore, Emperor Qing decided to fulfill his promise and give Li Chengze the reward he deserved.

In the court, there is no greater achievement than saving the emperor.

(End of this chapter)