[PS: The 38th alliance leader is born. The leader is Red Autumn Leaf!]
"You're too selfish, heh!" Gu Yu sneered.
Chu Li said, "You used to be a deputy commander so it's understandable for you to target me. However, you're too narrow-minded now that you're a commander."
"You're right," Gu Yu said. "There's no outsider here so let's not beat around the bush. How can I maintain my dignity if I don't take you down as a centurion? Mei Er Courtyard has a high position in the Secret Guardians Hall. It's because of you that I can't order them around. "
Chu Li smiled. "Why don't you think about why you can't order them around, Commander Gu?"
"Isn't that obvious?" Gu Yu sneered. "It's because you're the one who instigated them. You've given them a new lease on life and they only obey you. My words are bullsh * t. It's ridiculous that a commander can't order his subordinates around!"
Chu Li shook his head. "They only respect those who are capable. Commander Gu, you may have a high position but you're not that important to the secret guardians. They often go through fire and water. If you're incompetent, it's useless even if they break their legs. They might even put themselves in danger!"
"Are you saying that I'm incompetent?" Gu Yu narrowed his eyes and sneered.
Chu Li said, "What abilities do you have? Are you as accurate as Commander Fu, as fair and just as Commander Xu, or as observant as I am? You're only valued by the Emperor. What benefits or contributions do you have to the Secret Guardians Hall? "
"You're quite the sharp-tongued one!" Gu Yu sneered.
Chu Li shook his head. "You obviously don't have any skills, but you're unwilling to be mediocre and insist on doing something earth-shattering. You don't know that the Secret Guardians Hall has to do things quietly and not attract attention. You've done it the wrong way and stirred up the Secret Guardians Hall into a mess!"
Gu Yu's face darkened.
Chu Li continued, "You can't establish your authority with your abilities. You use people to establish your authority as if everyone will respect you if you defeat this person or kill that person. You don't know that they're secretly mocking you and looking down on you!"
"Shut up!" Gu Yu shouted.
Chu Li smirked. "Am I right?"
"Shut up!" Gu Yu gritted his teeth and glared at him coldly. "Be careful of your loose lips!"
Chu Li could not help but laugh. "Look, you're doing this again. You're always trying to oppress others. Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you're favored by the Emperor? Don't you know that the Emperor's favor is the most unreliable thing? Today you are prosperous, but tomorrow you might be hated by the Emperor! "
"Shut up!" Gu Yu slammed the table, sending the teacup flying and spilling a few drops of tea.
Chu Li smiled and said no more.
Gu Yu took a deep breath and suppressed his anger. He had never heard such harsh words in his life.
The Emperor was amiable towards him, and the princes also welcomed him with smiles. Among the others, there was no one who ridiculed and criticized him like Chu Li. Chu Li's words were like knives and swords, every word hitting the vital points and was extremely vicious.
Chu Li said, "You're favored by the Emperor. Although I can't compare to him, I'm not someone you can easily bully. Prince, you rashly bullied me. Do you think that the Emperor can bully me just because he took away my secret guardian status? You're so eager for quick success that you can't see the situation clearly! … You can't wait to take care of King An's Imperial Residence. Don't you think about what the Emperor will think? With a mind like yours, you really can't hold the position of Commander of the Secret Guardians Hall. If you know what's good for you, you should resign from your position as Commander before you make any big mistakes. You can just be a Deputy Commander and show off your power. Maybe the Emperor will still remember your good deeds. If you make a few mistakes, the Emperor's favor will be almost gone. When that happens, what will happen to you? "
Gu Yu took a deep breath and said coldly, "Do you think I don't dare to kill you?"
Chu Li laughed. "You dare to kill me? I'd like to see how capable the assassins of the Secret Guardians Hall are. However, Commander Gu, if you want to make a move, don't blame me for being rude! "
"So what if you're a cripple?" Gu Yu said faintly.
He was in a better mood. He suddenly felt that there was no need for him to listen to Chu Li. A cripple was only left with the ability to talk. He would not be able to withstand a single blow. There was no need for him to take it to heart!
Chu Li smiled. "You can try. Let's see if I can kill you!"
"How arrogant!" Gu Yu scoffed.
At that moment, Siao Shi and Siao Qi came in. They were dressed in spotless white tunics. Suru, Yang Xu, and Menglan were beside them.
"Gu Yu greets the Princess." Gu Yu stood up and fist saluted. He said in a serious tone, "I failed to restrain my subordinates and offended King An's Imperial Residence. It's a sin. Please forgive me, Princess!"
Siao Shi did not even look at him. She gracefully sat on the main seat while Siao Qi sat beside her. Her movements were graceful and pleasing to the eye.
Suru and the other two stood behind them and quietly sized Gu Yu up.
Chu Li smiled.
Gu Yu's expression stiffened. He put down his hands.
Head Steward Zhu personally served the tea and quietly withdrew.
Chu Li smiled. "Princess, Commander Gu is here to apologize. It seems like he's very reluctant."
Siao Shi cast a sidelong glance at Gu Yu and said, "I dare not. I'll be grateful if Commander Gu didn't order the Imperial Residence to be demolished. I'm an orphan and a widow. With His Royal Highness gone, there's no one to call the shots. They deserve to be bullied!"
Gu Yu frowned. He was secretly annoyed.
She was pointing at his nose and scolding him for bullying the weak. However, King An's Imperial Residence was not weak. Instead, they crippled the Secret Guardians Hall and even a centurion. It was a huge loss.
Moreover, Chen Donghai was his right-hand man. If he wanted to control the Secret Guardians Hall, he needed Chen Donghai's help. Otherwise, he would not know what to do if he was in the dark and did not know anything.
Crippling Chen Donghai was equivalent to breaking his right-hand man. It was a huge loss.
Chen Donghai took advantage of the situation and still acted like a good boy. Now that he had lost his men, he had to apologize. It was intolerable!
Siao Shi calmly replied, "Please, Commander Gu. I don't dare to accept your apology. Please be merciful and spare my life, Commander Gu!"
Gu Yu gritted his teeth.
Chu Li coughed softly. "Commander Gu, are you dissatisfied with the Emperor's decree?"
He saw that Gu Yu was about to explode in anger and flip the table. Thus, he followed up with a sentence that hit the nail on the head.
Gu Yu's entire body instantly relaxed, and he swallowed his breath.
If he really left in a huff, Siao Shi would definitely go to the Imperial House and complain. He would inevitably be reprimanded by the Emperor and forced to apologize. Instead of that, it was better to bear with it.
Chu Li smiled. "Commander Gu, do you think I'm trying to intimidate you with empty words? Do you know the identity of my wife? "
"Hmph, who doesn't know the Third Lady of the Yi Public House!" Gu Yu said coldly.
Chu Li said, "If my wife kills the Secret Guardians Hall and cripples a few Grandmasters, or even you, how do you think the Emperor will punish my wife?"
Gu Yu looked at the cold Siao Qi and his heart trembled.
The High Duke's Public House had a high status. If Siao Qi really did that, the Emperor would definitely punish her. However, the punishment would not be too severe. At most, he would fine her with some money or silver but he would not hurt her.
Chu Li smiled. "Commander Gu, you should know if my wife can do it with her martial arts."
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