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Chapter 485 Joy of Life 42

Whoosh!

Swish! Swish!

Lightning flashed and thunder roared, and the whole world seemed to be swallowed up by the sudden downpour.

The rain poured down from the sky like a celestial river bursting its banks, or like the Milky Way hanging upside down, endless and continuous.

Raindrops the size of beans, like a barrage of arrows, violently struck the ground, making a crisp and dense sound, and instantly gathered into puddles.

Rainwater cascaded down the eaves like a waterfall, forming crystal-clear curtains of water that added a touch of haziness and mystery to the rainy night.

"Why did it suddenly start raining so hard?" Fan Wujiu suddenly said, unusually not taking out his book to read, but leaning against a pillar under the corridor, staring at the torrential rain outside, his tone tinged with surprise.

Xie Bi'an also didn't wipe his sword, but stood under the eaves holding it. Hearing Fan Wujiu's words, he frowned as well: "It's probably a sudden downpour now, it should stop soon."

Fan Wujiu nodded but did not reply.

The two fell silent again, standing quietly at the door of Li Chengze's room, one on the left and one on the right, like door gods guarding the entrance.

The room was brightly lit, and through the window lattice, one could see the curtains swaying gently, with a figure appearing and disappearing beneath them.

suddenly!

The candlelight in the room flickered violently, and before anyone could react, the air seemed to be struck by an invisible force, causing it to vibrate violently before surging outwards in all directions.

stab-

Clang—Squeak—Clang—

The curtains were torn apart by the force, instantly turning into fluttering pieces. The doors and windows were also smashed open by the enormous impact, making a loud and ear-piercing sound.

Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu were startled and quickly used their internal energy to resist the force.

After passing through the two, the force instantly transformed into a sharp, round blade, sweeping straight across the vast rain curtain.

Swah——

The continuous rain curtain was actually cut open by this knife, and the falling rainwater was frozen in mid-air for a moment.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and only the trace left by the circular blade formed from the air as it slashed through the rain was clearly visible.

A few breaths later, the gap completely disappeared under the impact of the rain.

The rain continued to pour down, making a crisp sound as it hit the ground in the courtyard.

Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu exchanged a glance, both seeing deep shock in each other's eyes. Their hearts pounded violently, the thumping sound becoming particularly noticeable in the space.

"This is……"

"Oh no! Your Highness!"

The two exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly rushed into the room.

However, there was no one else in the room except for Li Chengze.

At this moment, Li Chengze was leaning against the bed, sitting on a footstool on the floor, with an open leather suitcase in front of him.

Because the top of the box blocked their view, the two could not see what was inside.

Li Chengze acted as if he didn't see the two people, his lowered gaze fixed on the letter he was holding in his hands.

After an unknown amount of time, he suddenly let out a sneer.

That smile was complex. Was it happiness? Self-deprecation? Angry? Sarcasm? Helplessness?

Or perhaps there are other emotions involved, all mixed together, making them difficult to grasp.

Just as the two were at a loss, Li Chengze slowly suppressed his smile, folded the letter back along the original creases, put it back in the box, locked the box, and instructed, "Find a suitable opportunity to send the box back."

Fan Wujiu was taken aback for a moment, then came to his senses: "Yes, Your subordinate obeys." He stepped forward and steadily held the box in his arms.

Li Chengze then said, "You can all leave now. The people in the courtyard don't need to stay and guard anymore."

"Your Highness..." The two hesitated, as if they wanted to say something but stopped themselves.

"Go down!"

"……Yes."

Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu could only respond and left the room one after another, while signaling the guards in the courtyard to evacuate as well.

In an instant, the entire courtyard became empty, leaving only Li Chengze in the room.

The flickering candlelight suddenly went out, plunging everything around into darkness.

Amidst the heavy rain outside, a voice suddenly rang out from inside the room, filled with irony and helplessness.

"Ridiculous! Utterly ridiculous!"

"That's absolutely ridiculous!"

……

The heavy rain continued all night, only gradually stopping as dawn broke.

The sky, cleansed by the rain, appeared exceptionally clear, radiating a fresh and bright atmosphere that was invigorating.

Li Chengze's face was calm as water. He got up, changed clothes, washed up and ate according to his daily routine. Every movement revealed his composure and calmness, and there was no trace of the abnormality of last night.

Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu had been on tenterhooks all night, and seeing him like this, they both breathed a sigh of relief and tacitly refrained from asking where the power from yesterday had come from.

After breakfast, Li Chengze picked up the cup of tea beside him, its fragrant aroma rising gently.

But his gaze passed through the doorway and fell upon the vast, clear blue sky outside.

His gaze was distant and profound, as if he wanted to see through the clear blue sky and discern the essence of the world.

It wasn't until the time for court was almost upon him that he suddenly came to his senses, sighed, and with a decisive and resolute gesture, drank the tea in his cup in one gulp.

Finally, he slammed the teacup down on the table, his voice firm and powerful: "Attend court."

These two words are simple and direct, yet when spoken by him, they seem to contain immense power and are incredibly imposing.

It was as if he wasn't talking about "attending court" but about going to war.

Previously, Li Chengze had been following the original owner's habits, partly because he hadn't found a suitable opportunity to change, and partly to better adapt to the new environment of this world.

But today he completely dropped the pretense, exuding an aura that commanded respect.

He has now fully recovered and has decided to take this opportunity to officially appear before the officials.

You must understand, vying for the throne is a life-or-death struggle.

If you want your subordinates to risk their lives to fight for the throne, you must make your stance clear, even if it's not appropriate to say it aloud.

Otherwise, if you always appear half-dead, no matter how capable you are, outsiders will inevitably look down on you.

When subordinates see this, their confidence will be greatly diminished, making it difficult for them to be truly loyal.

Now, Li Chengze is making a statement, telling everyone through his actions: I want to be emperor, and I have the ability to be emperor. Those who want to join me in this endeavor, come quickly!

As soon as Li Chengze stepped into the main hall, his former subjects immediately noticed his arrival and rushed forward to pay their respects.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

……