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Li Chengxian affectionately pinched her little nose, earning her a playful expression combined with a hamster-like frenzy of eating.

Upon hearing this, Li Chengze breathed a sigh of relief, his face showing no resentment whatsoever.

Just now, Emperor Qing suddenly issued an edict summoning him to the palace. He was initially puzzled, thinking he had committed a crime and been caught.

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Unexpectedly, after seeing Li Chengze, Emperor Qing stared at him for a long time.

After thinking for a moment, he sighed.

Instead, it told an incredible story.

The story sent chills down Li Chengze's spine, and he thought his life was in danger.

As it turned out, Emperor Qing said that the protagonist of the story was Li Chengxian, who was now meditating in Yuntian Palace.

Although Li Yunrui had vaguely mentioned this story a few days ago, Li Chengze was unaware of many of the details.

Now, coupled with that secret decree, Li Chengze almost fainted on the spot.

Everything was absurd yet reasonable, and I admired Li Chengxian to the extreme.

…………

Li Chengxian couldn't help but laugh when she saw Li Chengze, who was sitting rather reservedly.

"Knowing to call you elder brother, it seems that Emperor Qing has told you a lot of things."

Li Chengze hurriedly replied:

"Yes, Father said that my elder brother is a gift from heaven to our Li imperial family, and the strongest hope of our Li imperial family throughout the endless years."

Li Chengxian couldn't help but touch his old face.

"That's going too far. That old Deng is just trying to fool you, kid, and flatter me on purpose."

Also, you usually seem carefree and easygoing, but aside from being a bit sleazy, you do have some abilities.

From now on, don't be too reserved around me; just be yourself.

Who knew?

After hearing this, Li Chengze became even more reserved.

“Brother’s words are wise; Chengze will certainly remember them.”

Seeing that the money wouldn't be circulating anytime soon, Li Chengxian didn't bother with it anymore.

However, this thing surprised Li Chengxian.

I never expected that Emperor Qing's final choice would be Li Chengze.

Indeed, Li Chengqian is too soft-hearted, a complete pushover, and stupid; he is easily led astray.

In addition, there's his seemingly reclusive and powerful mother, who, if she were to ascend the throne, it's truly uncertain who would be in charge of Southern Qing.

With one of the remaining two options being impossible to choose from, and the other truly unavoidable, it's better to pick the slightly smarter second child – this is a plan to ensure a minimum effort.

Seeing Lin Wan'er completely absorbed in the food, Li Chengxian suddenly asked a question.

"Wan'er, do you like your brother?"

Lin Wan'er quickly chewed twice, swallowed the pastry, and tilted her head to think for a moment.

"Brother Dabao is usually closest to Wan'er and they often play together."

Although her second brother always had a serious expression and wouldn't allow Wan'er to run out to play freely, he would occasionally bring her picture books and novels, which Wan'er loved.

Li Chengxian patted her little head and looked at Li Chengze.

The latter thought he was being called out and lowered his head somewhat guiltily.

"Look at you, a grown man, you should do things openly and honestly. As for scheming and plotting, it just means you're not strong enough."

"Brother's words are correct."

"Alright, that's completely irrelevant. Just eat yours."

As she spoke, Li Chengxian placed a plate of untouched pastries in front of Li Chengze. Neither of the two beauties seemed interested; neither of them had touched them since they were served.

Adhering to the principle of not wasting anything, Li Chengxian stuffed it into Li Chengze's hands.

The latter immediately stuffed it in with a grateful expression.

He thought Li Chengxian was trying to ease the tension by being nice to him, afraid that he would be nervous.

However, Li Chengxian guessed from Li Chengze's expression that Lin Wan'er's second brother, Lin Gong, was probably involved.

Li Chengxian was speechless at this situation, where a seemingly invincible character started strong but ended up as a nobody.

With the prime minister as his backer, he still insisted on currying favor with Li Yunrui, only to become cannon fodder in the hands of the robot. Anyone would feel embarrassed in that situation.

In particular, Lin Gong's status is not low; he is someone who can influence the movements of the Southern Qing forces.

Having made up her mind, Li Chengxian stood up, preparing to leave.

At this moment, the eldest princess of Northern Qi said softly:

"Your Highness, may I leave the palace to play?"

Having witnessed Li Chengxian's formidable strength, a multitude of thoughts welled up within her.

Li Chengxian waved his hand dismissively.

"Just let Tianquan make the arrangements. Also, regarding news about me, Emperor Qing has issued a decree."

I wouldn't actively stop him from doing anything; I'm sure someone as clever as you knows what to say and what not to say.

The eldest princess of Northern Qi turned pale with fright, then became alluring and snorted softly:

"I am not so foolish as to give Emperor Nanqing a reason to attack."

"clever!"

Seeing Li Chengxian leave, Li Chengze hurriedly stood up and said to the two of them:

"I have paid my respects to my sisters-in-law."

Then, he quickly followed.

Soon, the two returned to Chengxian Palace. Li Chengxian ignored Li Chengze, picked up a book, leaned back in her chair, and began to read.

This left Li Chengze, who had followed, speechless, unsure of what to do.

"Moon, I remember reading an eighth-grade cultivation technique the day before yesterday called Blazing Sun True Qi. Let our Second Prince take a look."

"Yes." The personal maid, Yue'er, walked to a bookshelf marked "read and can be put away," looked for a book, and gave it to Li Chengze.

The latter hurriedly bowed and said:

"Thank you, Sister Yue'er."

Upon hearing this, Yue'er covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her heart filled with joy.

As a palace maid chosen to serve Lee Seung-seon, her greatest wish in this life was to stay by his side forever, and of course, it would be best if she could receive recognition from the royal family.

The fact that the dignified Second Prince of Nanqing addressed her as "elder sister" was almost the same as calling her "sister-in-law" earlier, which was enough to make Yue'er happy for half a day.

Yue'er secretly glanced at Li Chengxian and whispered:

“Your Highness, Xi Jing is actually quite good-tempered. If you want to know or learn something, it’s best to just ask directly, otherwise he won’t pay any attention to you.”

Li Chengze's eyes lit up, but he bowed slightly.

"Thank you for letting me know, sister."

"Just your sweet mouth."

As she spoke, Yue'er turned around, walked back to her original spot, and filled the teacup on the table next to her.

He leaned back in a high chair specially made by Tianquan, picked up a book, and read it while occasionally keeping an eye on Li Chengxian's movements.

Seeing that there was no movement, Li Chengze simply walked to the side and sat down, flipping through the pages.

Since Li Chengxian showed him this cultivation manual, he must have his own reasons.

Time flew by with the sound of pages turning.

Shortly after Li Chengxian left, the eldest princess of Northern Qi summoned Tianquan and left the palace.

The reason was simply to see the prosperity of the capital city of Nanqing.

Indeed, unlike Northern Qi, the entire Southern Qing Dynasty experienced a boom in commerce and construction due to the appearance of that woman.

Especially in the capital city, major merchants racked their brains to compete with each other in order to demonstrate their wealth and capabilities.

If you build one floor today, I'll build two tomorrow; if you dare to add a luxury carpet today, I'll renovate the entire business tomorrow.

However, the eldest princess of Northern Qi chose a rather quiet teahouse and quietly drank her tea.

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"The guards from Princess Yuntian Palace did not come with her."

The maidservant approached the eldest princess of Northern Qi and whispered.

"Did you spot anyone in the shadows?"

No, not at all.

The eldest princess of Northern Qi nodded. Just as she left the city, she deliberately told the guards of Yuntian Palace to go back, as she wanted to travel incognito and that she had enough maids to protect her.

She had thought Tian Shu would try to persuade her, but to her surprise, the other party didn't tolerate her at all and turned to leave.

The Northern Qi princess and her maid were utterly shocked on the spot.

These two clever people really thought there was no one else around.

"Contact the shopkeeper and tell him that the capital of Nanqing is too boring. Does he have any singing to add some enjoyment?"

"promise."

The waitress left quickly.

Soon, the two were invited into a private room on the second floor.

Before long, a carriage emerged from the Liujin River in the west of the capital and soon arrived at the teahouse.