The Emperor Always Plays Mind Games with Himself

Legend has it that there is no treasure in any realm that the Thieving Saint cannot steal, if he sets his mind to it.

One day, Le Ning, the one and only Thieving Saint, was strolling down the street, dressed so casually that he nearly got mistaken for a vagrant and dragged to the authorities. But a chance encounter with a court official, who was struck by his exceptional looks, led to him being taken to the imperial palace. The official, Jiang Mozhi, told him that if he entered the palace, he could enjoy a life of luxury.

Le Ning, alert: "Are there treasures to be had?"

I'm in! Why wouldn't I go?

He never expected that after entering the palace, he would find no treasures, only an endless supply of work.

He was done with this!

"You dare not kneel?"

"I never kneel!"

"You wouldn't kneel even if the Emperor came?"

"Nope!"

At that, everyone before Le Ning dropped to their knees in unison, while the person who had just been arguing with him stood there without a word, shaking like a leaf.

The Emperor had arrived, right behind Le Ning.

Emperor Huatian wanted to see what kind of nonsense Jiang Mozhi was up to, sending such an idiot into the palace, so he assigned Le Ning to stay by his side.

From then on, Le Ning followed the Emperor and truly enjoyed a life of luxury!

Le Ning: "Awesome! White jade floor tiles and glazed roof tiles. I'm going to be rich!"

Le Ning touched the floor tiles.

The Emperor: Is he setting up some kind of formation?

Le Ning stared without blinking at an incredibly valuable brush and inkstone.

The Emperor: He's spying on state affairs.

Le Ning would occasionally touch the outrageously expensive jade pendant on the Emperor.

The Emperor: He's trying to seduce me. Is this a beauty trap?

One day, Jiang Mozhi came to the palace.

Le Ning looked at every treasure in the palace, but didn't even glance at Jiang Mozhi, that poor fellow.

The Emperor: I really am too charming. He's even willing to betray Jiang Mozhi for me...

The master of ceremonies taught Le Ning the proper etiquette.

The Emperor: "No need."

Le Ning secretly pocketed rare treasures.

Watching him, the Emperor was secretly delighted: Hah, a man just wants to get my attention. Take whatever you want.

The ministers: "You demon!"

The Emperor returned and asked, "Le Ning, do you like me?"

Le Ning replied without hesitation, "I do. I've never liked anyone this much!"

The Emperor: "Hmph. I knew it."

Theme: In poverty, look after yourself; in prosperity, help the world