Joy of Life: Me, the Second Prince? Summon Yuan Tiangang!

As Li Yunrui spoke, her body involuntarily leaned slightly towards Li Chengze.

With her movements, the sweet, slightly decadent fragrance that permeated Guangxin Palace, like invisible tendrils, intensified and clung to Li Chengze's nose. Her cascading black hair cascaded down her rounded shoulders, a few strands even gently brushing against Li Chengze's cheek, bringing a faint, lingering scent. .

The distance between the two was brought extremely close, so close that Li Chengze could clearly see the inquiry and curiosity shimmering in Li Yunrui's eyes beneath her long eyelashes, and feel her warm breath.

Li Chengze tilted his head slightly, his gaze meeting Li Yunrui's captivating eyes without flinching. A faint smile slowly curved his lips.

"Actually, it's nothing," Li Chengze said softly, his tone as indifferent as if he were talking about something trivial. "It's just that I got what Ye Qingmei left behind."

"boom--"

These seemingly casual words, however light, struck Li Yunrui like a thunderbolt from the heavens, exploding directly in her mind.

Li Yunrui's face, which had been carrying a charming smile, froze instantly, and her pupils shrank to the size of pinpoints in an instant.

Her eyes, which were always shimmering and seemed to hold a thousand charms, were now filled with turbulent waves.

Ye Qingmei.

Li Yunrui's breathing became somewhat rapid at this moment.

She finally understood why Emperor Qing had suddenly made such a fuss. Why he would disregard the dignity of the royal family and directly mobilize the Imperial Guards to completely surround the residence of the Second Prince.

The only person who could make Emperor Qing lose his composure like this, even resorting to force to directly coerce him, was that woman.

Although Li Yunrui didn't know exactly what Emperor Qing was wary of about Ye Qingmei—after all, that woman had been dead for so many years, dying in the bloody Taiping Villa incident—she could easily guess that what Ye Qingmei left behind was something powerful enough to overturn the entire Qing Kingdom's court and even threaten Emperor Qing's imperial rule!

Most likely, that's what Emperor Qing is so anxious about day and night, what he dreams of destroying or controlling.

After the initial shock, an uncontrollable and intense curiosity grew wildly in Li Yunrui's heart like weeds.

What exactly did Ye Qingmei leave behind?

Is it a peerless martial arts manual?

Is it a token powerful enough to command the world?

Or is it some kind of blueprint that could create the terrifying weapon of that time?

Or perhaps... irrefutable evidence of some of Emperor Qing's unspeakable secrets from back then?

Whichever one it is, as long as you can have it in your hands, it will definitely be a trump card that can overturn the chessboard in this power game in Kyoto!

The shock on Li Yunrui's face gradually faded, replaced by a hint of curiosity.

She slowly sat up from the soft couch, her body like a supple, beautiful snake, silently winding around to Li Chengze's back.

A fragrant breeze wafted by, and Li Yunrui stretched out her fair, jade-like arms, which were perfectly maintained, and gently wrapped them around Li Chengze's neck from behind.

Her body was pressed tightly against Li Chengze's back, and through the thin fabric, Li Chengze could clearly feel the softness and astonishing heat of her body.

Li Yunrui gently rested her chin on Li Chengze's shoulder, her red lips almost touching his earlobe, and asked in an extremely sweet and cloying voice, as if it could melt one's bones:

"Chengze... my good nephew, you've really given your aunt a wonderful surprise. That thing... could you let your aunt see it too?"

Her voice carried an undisguised longing, even a hint of pleading and seduction.

Li Chengze turned his head slightly, his deep gaze meeting Li Yunrui's at close range.

Then, he slowly raised one hand, his slender fingers accurately pinching Li Yunrui's exquisite and perfect chin, and with a little force, lifted Li Yunrui's face, forcing her to look up at him.

Looking at Li Yunrui's eyes, which were slightly reddened by desire and curiosity, Li Chengze's lips curled up into a half-smile once again.

"Want to see?" Li Chengze's deep, magnetic voice echoed in the quiet inner hall. "Then we'll have to see how Aunt performs next."

After saying this, Li Chengze didn't give Li Yunrui much time to think.

Without a second thought, he released his grip on Li Yunrui's chin, then grasped the hands around Li Yunrui's neck. Ignoring her slight resistance, he forcibly removed her hand.

He stood up, straightened his slightly disheveled clothes, and looked down at Li Yunrui, who had slumped back onto the soft couch.

Li Chengze's voice returned to its usual languid and calm tone, "I'll go check on Wan'er and comfort her."

After saying that, he didn't look at Li Yunrui again, turned around and walked calmly out of Guangxin Palace.

Li Yunrui leaned against the soft couch, watching Li Chengze's figure gradually disappear behind the heavy gauze curtains. The coquettishness and smile on her face gradually disappeared completely.

Her eyes became extremely complicated.

There was anger at being rejected and manipulated by Li Chengze, and an intense curiosity about Ye Qingmei's belongings that felt like a cat's claws scratching at her heart, but more than anything, there was a deep entanglement and struggle.

She knew what Li Chengze was talking about, but it was a hurdle in her heart, a threshold that would lead her into an unknown abyss. However, she was also very curious about what Ye Qingmei had left behind, which made her very conflicted.

……

After leaving Guangxin Palace, Li Chengze did not leave the palace immediately, but instead went to the side hall where Lin Wan'er lived.

Compared to the extravagance and decadence of Guangxin Palace, Lin Wan'er's residence was much quieter and more elegant.

Several green bamboos grow in the courtyard, rustling softly in the breeze, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

When Li Chengze entered the courtyard, he immediately saw Lin Wan'er sitting on the porch in a daze.

She was dressed in a simple white dress today, which made her look even thinner and more pitiful.

Hearing footsteps, Lin Wan'er looked up. When she saw that it was Li Chengze, her eyes lit up with surprise and she stood up abruptly.

"Second cousin!"

She lifted her skirt and hurried to meet him, coughing softly twice as she walked so fast.

Seeing this, Li Chengze's previously cold and hard gaze softened instantly. He quickly stepped forward, reached out and supported Lin Wan'er's slender arm, his tone carrying a hint of reproach and heartache: "Have you caught a cold?"

Lin Wan'er grabbed Li Chengze's sleeve tightly with her other hand, as if afraid that he would suddenly disappear.

She looked Li Chengze up and down, her voice trembling slightly: "Second cousin, are you alright? Last night... last night I heard that the Imperial Guards surrounded your residence. I was terrified. I wanted to go to Uncle to plead for you, but Mother wouldn't let me..."

The latest work by author Invincible Demon King F, "Joy of Life: I, the Second Prince? Summon Yuan Tiangang!", is exclusively released for the first time!