"But what will you do if I leave?" Xiao Qi frowned and hesitated.
She was worried about Xiao Shi and Chu Li too.
Chu Li smiled. "I won't starve to death."
"How do you usually eat?"
"I'll go to a restaurant."
"It's fine if I eat it once or twice, but I'll get sick of it if I eat it too much."
Chu Li laughed.
When Xiao Qi, who was as pure as ice and as clean as jade, talked about this, he was touched. It was indescribably interesting.
Xiao Qi rolled her eyes at him. "Eating is not a small matter. Can you really solve it?"
"Don't worry, I'll think of a way." Chu Li smiled.
Xiao Qi sighed. "Although I don't want you to kill King An, it seems like you have no choice but to do it. He's so aggressive that he wants to piss you off."
Chu Li nodded slowly.
King An's every move was aimed at his vital points. He was angering him and making him suffer. From King An's point of view, his martial arts had not recovered yet. Hence, he was unscrupulously attacking Chu Li to vent his anger from before.
Even though he knew that he had lost his martial arts, he still sent four two-hundred-year-old martial arts masters. King An was becoming more cautious and wanted to be foolproof. It seemed like he had learned his lesson from his failures. He messed up his actions and enhanced his abilities. The many setbacks had made him more cunning.
Chu Li suddenly frowned.
Xiao Qi looked at him.
Chu Li said, "There's an imperial edict from Fairy's Capital."
Xiao Qi was puzzled. "For you?"
"Most likely." Chu Li nodded slowly.
Xiao Qi scoffed. "What is the Emperor trying to do!"
Chu Li gritted his teeth and became even more resentful towards the Emperor. The feeling of being manipulated by others was terrible. He wanted to become an Enlightened Master and beat the Emperor until he begged for mercy.
"You should go to the Second Lady first." Chu Li frowned.
Xiao Qi shook her head. "Let's see what the imperial edict says first."
The two talked for a while before footsteps were heard from outside. Two middle-aged men in black clothes pushed the door open and strode in. "Chief Chu Li of King An's Imperial Residence, receive the edict!"
Chu Li went forward and fist saluted. "Chu Li, receive the edict."
The two Imperial House Protectors in black robes looked valiant and had an intimidating aura. Their eyes were as bright as lightning as they said, "Chu Li is to return to King An's Imperial Residence immediately and resume his duties as an envoy of the Imperial Residence. We hope that he will be loyal to his duty and not neglect his duties!"
Chu Li gave a fist salute. "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The two black-clothed guards from the Imperial House smiled. "Chief Chu, you are favored by the Emperor. Congratulations."
An imperial edict was sent to the Imperial Mausoleum, and then another one was immediately sent to summon him back. With such a change, it was clear that the emperor cared for him and always remembered him.
Chu Li gestured for them to enter the gazebo and take a seat. Xiao Qi then served them tea.
The two of them looked at Xiao Qi but were not surprised by her beauty. They had seen many beauties in the Imperial House, but they were curious about her identity. They knew that she was the third lady of the High Duke's Public House, Xiao Qi, so they wanted to take a closer look at her appearance.
The news of Siao Qi marrying Chu Li had spread like wildfire in Fairy's Capital. Everyone knew about it. Chu Li's status was too low, yet he married the Lady. It was truly shocking.
On the other hand, Siao Qi married Chu Li when he was in dire straits. It was truly admirable.
Chu Li took a sip and put down the teacup. "My martial arts have been crippled. I'm a useless person now. Why did the Emperor ask me to return?"
"Hehe, His Highness King An personally went to the Imperial House to plead for you." A middle-aged Imperial House Protector shook his head and smiled. "The Emperor didn't agree at first. After all, you've only been here for a short time. How could the Emperor change his mind so quickly? However, he couldn't resist His Highness King An's pleading, so he agreed."
Chu Li smiled. "If that's the case, I should thank His Highness King An."
"It seems like His Highness King An relies heavily on you, Chief Chu. As soon as he returned to the Imperial Residence, he immediately begged the Emperor to transfer you back." The other middle-aged Imperial House Protector looked envious. "I'm so envious to be able to work for a Royal Highness who values you so much!"
Chu Li chuckled. "I'm flattered by His Highness King An's kindness!"
King An wanted him to return and torture him. He wanted to settle old and new grudges at the same time.
Outsiders might not be able to see the mystery behind it, but those who could would not say anything.
"Protectors, do you want to travel together?" Chu Li asked.
The two Imperial House Protectors nodded and smiled. "Yes, the Emperor pitied you for having your martial arts crippled. He's worried that it won't be safe on the journey, so he asked us to escort you. You just have to rush back to Fairy's Capital in a month. There's no need to rush."
Chu Li's heart skipped a beat as he sensed something in his mind. It was Siao Shi who had crushed her jade pendant and wanted him to hurry over.
He was anxious but his expression did not change. He smiled. "I see. Thank you, Your Highness. How about this, we'll go our separate ways. You two go ahead, I have my own guards."
"That won't do, Chief Chu." The two Imperial House Protectors shook their heads.
"We're under His Majesty's orders to protect you." The two Imperial House Protectors shook their heads. One of the Imperial House Protectors said, "Although our martial arts aren't that strong, our identities can be used."
They were the Imperial House Protectors who carried out the orders of the Emperor. They represented the Imperial House's prestige. If anyone dared to offend them, it would be equivalent to disrespecting the Imperial House and they would not be able to live.
Chu Li was anxious. He did not want to be entangled with them. He stood up and said, "Siao Qi, talk to them. I'll go buy some food and wine!"
He did not wait for the two Imperial House Protectors to reply. He rushed out of the residence and left in a hurry.
He suddenly disappeared.
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The bright sunlight shone on a sparse forest. It was late autumn and the leaves had withered.
There was an open space deep in the forest. Siao Shi was lying motionlessly on the thick, soft grass. She was dressed in a white gown and her face was covered by a white veil. Her phoenix eyes were cold as she stared at King An who was standing with his hands behind his back.
King An was dressed in a bright yellow gown. He looked as handsome as jade. His eyes were like cold stars as he smiled at Siao Shi.
There were only the two of them. It was quiet all around.
"What do you want?" Siao Shi asked coldly.
King An chuckled. His handsome face revealed a proud smile. "What do you think, my Princess?"
Siao Shi said, "You have the face of a despicable person who becomes arrogant after achieving his goals!"
"Arrogant after achieving his goals. Well said. Haha!" King An laughed. "Princess, you have been married to me for so long. When have you ever fulfilled your duties as a Princess? Today, I will get what I want! "
Siao Shi frowned. "Are you crazy?"
"Haha, I originally wanted to be intimate with you in front of Chu Li. I wanted to anger him to death. But Princess, you are so beautiful. I can't help it!" King An looked at her strangely.
Siao Shi was pushed to the ground. She laid on the thick, soft grass. Her back and buttocks revealed their amazing curves. It made King An's eyes burn with passion.
Seeing his gaze, Siao Shi said disapprovingly, "In front of Chu Li, do you have the guts?"
"Hmph, he is now a cripple. Why wouldn't I dare!" King An sneered. "I have already pleaded with my father to summon him back. He will continue to be the Chief of the Imperial Residence. Interesting, right?"
"It is. You have guts!" Siao Shi said coldly.
King An said, "Today, Princess, I will let you see if I have guts!"
As he said that, he got closer to Siao Shi. He gently took off Siao Shi's white veil and revealed her beautiful face.
Siao Shi's acupuncture point was sealed. She could not move. She could only let him take off her white veil and stare at her greedily.
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