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Chapter 75 Zhuang Mohan presents a book, the world situation

"It's just that guy is more careful about his life. There's no such thing as a magical plan."

Li Chengping smiled faintly. As long as the hostage exchange was completed tomorrow, the mission would be accomplished.

At this moment, a soldier ran in.

"Your Highness, there is a servant outside asking to see you. He said that Zhuang Mohan wants you to go over and enjoy the moon."

Just in time!

Li Chengping's eyes lit up and he stood up and walked out of the inn.

A young servant in gray was standing at the door. When he saw Li Chengping coming out, he hurried forward to salute.

"Greetings, Your Majesty. My master invites you to come over and admire the moon."

As he spoke, the servant pointed to the carriage parked nearby.

"You're well prepared. In that case, I'll go there."

Li Chengping laughed.

In order to show respect to Zhuang Mohan, he went alone this time without any entourage.

Led by the servant, the carriage stopped in front of Zhuang Mohan's residence.

There was a special person waiting at the door for a long time, and he led me into the inner courtyard.

"Your Majesty, please come inside."

Following the servant's instructions, Li Chengping pushed the door open and went in.

Zhuang Mohan was sitting at his desk, packing and sorting the books.

Seeing Li Chengping coming in, he waved enthusiastically: "Prince, you've come just in time, help me tidy up."

This old guy is really rude.

Li Chengping smiled helplessly.

With his status, he is always a guest of honor wherever he goes, except Zhuang Mohan.

But he also enjoyed this situation, as it made it less distant between them.

During the sorting process, Li Chengping's expression gradually became serious, from being perfunctory at the beginning.

Zhuang Mohan is worthy of being a master of contemporary literature. Many of the books in his collection are not even available to the royal family of Qing. Some of them can even be said to be the only copies in the world.

Looking at the books, Li Chengping felt eager to do something.

How great would it be if these books were his?
"Your Majesty, what do you think of these books I have collected?"

"Of course it is good. Many of Mr. Zhuang's books are rare and can only be found in the world."

"Since Your Majesty likes it, all the books in this room are given to you."

After saying this, Li Chengping was stunned for a moment.

Seeing Zhuang Mohan's serious expression, he couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Zhuang, you are not joking, are you?"

"I have always kept my word. I will never break my promise to you in Qing Kingdom."

Zhuang Mohan looked very determined, his fingers gently stroked a book, with a hint of nostalgia and reluctance on his face.

"Knowledge is priceless. Although Qing and Qi are constantly fighting, they are still one family when you trace them back."

"Rather than letting these books follow me into the ground and never see the light of day, it is better to give them to Your Highness. This will be my last contribution to the world."

Li Chengping's expression gradually became one of admiration.

Although the two people belong to different countries, the words of this literary master have surpassed everyone in the world.

"Mr. Zhuang, don't be too depressed. There is still a long way to go." Li Chengping smiled faintly.

After this incident, the distance between the two people was shortened a lot.

While busy organizing books, we would occasionally chat about literary knowledge.

With the help of modern knowledge, Li Chengping's advanced answers always made Zhuang Mohan's eyes light up.

Before I knew it, the sky gradually darkened.

"Master, the food is ready!"

When the servant's voice sounded, Zhuang Mohan stopped and called Li Chengping to the courtyard.

"Your Majesty, I am just a scholar, I cannot compare to the wealth of the royal palace, these are the only meals I have, I hope you don't mind."

Zhuang Mohan looked embarrassed.

Although he was known as a literary master, his position in Qi State was very embarrassing.

Over the years, the two countries have been at war, and Qi has been defeated one after another. The court realized its lack of strength and began to emphasize military power over culture.

Because of this, the status of scholars in Qi State became lower and lower. If it weren't for the support of Zhuang Mohan, a literary giant, Qi State's literary world would have become a laughing stock long ago.

"Mr. Zhuang, you are too polite. In my opinion, even the most delicious food from the mountains and the sea cannot compare to this meal tonight!"

Li Chengping smiled slightly.

What he said is true.

He came to Zhuang Mohan's house today empty-handed, but ended up eating and taking things, making him feel embarrassed.

After a brief greeting, both parties took their seats.

The weather is very good tonight and the moon is big and round.

The bright moonlight poured down, and in the quiet courtyard, bursts of laughter could be heard from time to time.

"My Lord, what do you think of the current situation in the world?"

Suddenly, Zhuang Mohan asked such a question.

Li Chengping put down his wine glass, looked at Zhuang Mohan deeply, and laughed.

"Mr. Zhuang, I wonder if you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

Zhuang Mohan also became interested for a moment: "My Lord, what is the truth and what is a lie?"

"The lie is that the world is divided into three parts, and there should be long-term peace."

Li Chengping paused and glanced at Zhuang Mohan. "The truth is, the world will be unified sooner or later, but it's unclear who will win."

The words were so straightforward that Zhuang Mohan naturally understood the meaning.

After a long silence, he slowly stood up and bowed deeply to Li Chengping.

"Your Highness, from the first time I saw you, I knew you were an extraordinary person. I beg you to do me a favor. If you unify the world in the future, please treat the people of the world and the people of Northern Qi well."

Li Chengping nodded: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhuang, as citizens of Qing, I will naturally treat them well."

"In that case, I would like to thank Your Highness."

Zhuang Mohan sat down slowly with a smile on his face.

Looking at the bright moon in the sky, I raised the wine glass in front of me high.

"Raise your glass to the bright moon, yes..."

Before he could finish the words.

Suddenly, his arm fell limply, and the wine glass fell to the ground and shattered.

"Master (Mr. Zhuang)!"

Li Chengping ran forward, held Zhuang Mohan's wrist, felt the vitality disappearing from his body, and shook his head helplessly.

The cycle of life and death is something that everyone cannot avoid.

……

According to Zhuang Mohan's last wish, all the books in the house were given to Li Chengping.

The collection of books was so large that it took up enough space to pull two horse-drawn carriages.

When these things were delivered to the inn, everyone was overjoyed.

The Qing Kingdom not only lacks talents, but also lacks books.

The books collected by Zhuang Mohan undoubtedly filled the gap.

Seeing everyone smiling happily, Li Chengping was in no mood and went back to his room alone.

Si Lili noticed something strange and followed quietly.

"Your Highness, what's wrong?"

Si Lili looked puzzled.

Li Chengping loves reading the most. Now that he has acquired so many books, he should be happy. Why is he so unhappy?
"Zhuang Mohan is dead."

Li Chengping's tone was very calm, as if he was talking about a trivial matter.

"He left suddenly?"

"Ah."

After getting a positive answer, Si Lili showed a complicated look on her face. She didn't know what to say for a moment and silently leaned her head on Li Chengping's shoulder.

"Your Highness, birth, aging, illness and death are normal in the world. Don't worry about it."

"I know."

(End of this chapter)