The mastermind behind Joy of Life involved many people, including Wu Bo 'an, Lin Gong, the Second Prince, and the Eldest Princess. Wu Bo 'an was the mastermind behind Si Lili's plot to assassinate Fan Xian. Lin Gong obtained the token to control Cheng Jushu and smuggled him into the city. He was also considered one of the masterminds behind the scenes. The Second Prince and the Eldest Princess were also suspected to be the masterminds behind the scenes. The Second Prince had assassinated Fan Xian because he did not want Fan Xian to take charge of the palace treasury. The Eldest Princess had wanted to assist the Second Prince in ascending the throne and needed to remove all obstacles. However, the specific mastermind might need to watch the series or read the original work to get a clear answer.
A practical answer is Chapter 183, because it turns the idea into a concrete scene. The chapter opens with Seeing that he held a blue ball identical to Su Yinwan's, Jiang Yan..., adds pressure through As for the leftover person—" Saying this, he looked towards Jiang Li, "You..., and ends on Hadn't.
A practical answer is Chapter 168, because it turns the idea into a concrete scene. The chapter opens with Su Yinwan spoke those words with a pitiable expression, then lowered her..., adds pressure through But this time, for lunch, Jiang Li cannot help, the rest of you must..., and ends on The Gu.
Chapter 140 is the strongest chapter-level answer because it starts from In the evening, the setting sun was like blood, dyeing the entire earth a... and follows through on I was just joking, just joking." Seeing that Wen Jiaojiao had no intention....
A practical answer is Chapter 135, because it turns the idea into a concrete scene. The chapter opens with The sun blazed down mercilessly, but thankfully, the path to the mountain..., adds pressure through At this moment, it seemed more likely to be grim than not., and ends on Are you healed from.
Look to Chapter 132 for the clearest answer. It begins with The new girl in the live-streaming room went crazy., keeps building through Who is this handsome guy???" "Ahhh, so handsome, I'm gone, where is the..., and lands on He stir-fried the other dishes Jiang Li had prepared, and somehow.
The best chapter pointer here is Chapter 142, "From Enemy to Best Friend?!". It opens with The ingredients for making Buddha Jumps Over the Wall were still on their... and closes on Wen Jiaojiao immediately lit up and stepped forward to hug Jiang Li's arm..
If you want the clearest chapter reference, go to Chapter 138. Early on, Is there such a good deal?; later, the chapter leans on Qi Tianyu quickly nodded in agreement and knelt down to start helping....
Look to Chapter 169 for the clearest answer. It begins with Everyone: "What?!" Seeing the shocked and bewildered expressions on their..., keeps building through This is a transformation show after all;
A practical answer is Chapter 192, because it turns the idea into a concrete scene. The chapter opens with Jiang Shixu had never imagined that Jiang Cheng, who had been so arrogant..., adds pressure through Let this incident pass, don't dwell on it and hurt yourself., and ends on Jiang Li.