The backyard of the Crown Prince's Residence
The setting sun illuminated the back garden with a bright red glow, adding a touch of tenderness and beauty.
Lu Yurong was sitting in a small courtyard in the backyard, reading a scroll. Her expression was calm and peaceful. The nine girls were scattered around her, busy with their own tasks. Some watered the flowers, some cut the grass, some practiced martial arts, and some were reading. They surrounded her in the middle, forming a formation.
Leng Jinghua strode to the backyard, entered the gazebo, and sat opposite her.
Lu Yurong was dressed in white. She slowly put down her book and looked at Leng Jinghua. "Uncle-in-law, is there anything urgent?"
"Gu Yu is dead!" Leng Jinghua said in a deep voice.
He took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off his forehead. Normally, a master like him would not sweat even if he was in a hurry. However, Leng Jinghua was drenched in sweat as if he had run all the way here.
Lu Yu Rong was stunned and asked in surprise, "Dead?"
"I heard he was assassinated by a disciple from the Holy Church of Light." Leng Jinghua shook his head. "They're searching the entire city to find this disciple from the Holy Church of Light."
Lu Yurong frowned. "How did he die so easily?"
"His martial arts are weak." Leng Jinghua said, "It's not reliable to rely on the Protectors … But the Holy Church of Light has gone too far. How dare they assassinate the commander of the Secret Guardians Hall!"
Lu Yurong said, "Of course the Holy Church of Light is bold. They don't respect the Great Ji Dynasty at all … They won't be able to catch the murderer. The disciples of the Holy Church of Light have a secret technique that can conceal their martial arts."
"Sigh … This is so embarrassing!" Leng Jinghua scoffed. "D * mn Gu Yu!"
Lu Yurong asked, "Can he be saved?"
"He can't be saved." Leng Jinghua shook his head. "This person is ruthless. He shattered his brain. He can't be saved even with spirit medicine … Yurong, do you really want to be the commander of the Secret Guardians Hall?"
"I can try." Lu Yurong said, "I won't have to worry about being assassinated if I'm the commander."
Leng Jinghua nodded.
Lu Yurong's martial arts was top-notch among the younger generation. Even the top-notch senior masters would not be able to kill her as she would always have a chance to escape.
Leng Jinghua pondered and said, "This isn't a good time. Father must be furious now."
"Gu Yu hasn't accomplished anything since he took office. He should've died long ago." Lu Yurong shook her head. "As for the Emperor's anger, it's useless. He won't go against the Holy Church of Light."
"Mm." Leng Jinghua frowned. "I'll try!"
He rose and hurried away.
Lu Yurong paced around thoughtfully.
Why did the Holy Church of Light want to assassinate Gu Yu?
As the Holy Church of Light, they should be eager for someone like Gu Yu to remain as the Secret Guardians Hall's Commander. The more useless Gu Yu was, the more advantageous it would be for the Holy Church of Light. Why did they have to assassinate Gu Yu?
She frowned and remained silent, feeling that something was not quite right.
After a while, she had a flash of inspiration and a smile appeared on her face. A disciple of the Holy Church of Light might not be assassinated by the Holy Church of Light. If someone else were to imitate a disciple of the Holy Church of Light, who would know if it was real or fake? In any case, the murderer had not been caught.
She suddenly remembered a piece of news. Gu Yu said that he had found evidence of Chu Li colluding with the Holy Church of Light and had sent someone to invite Chu Li back to confront him.
The Holy Church of Light! Chu Li!
A smile suddenly appeared on her face.
Then, she glided away.
Chu Li was cultivating on Jade Guardian Island. He was diligently cultivating the Great Heaven-deriving Sword and Fillip Swift Thunder. Both martial arts were very important to him.
He suddenly raised his eyebrows and disappeared from Jade Guardian Island in a flash.
—
Sky Inn was very lively. The first floor was the busiest, the second floor had cubicles, and the third floor was a single room.
Lu Yurong was wearing a white gown and a white veil. She sat in a single room on the third floor of Sky Inn by the window. There was no one else beside her and she was eating elegantly.
Chu Li suddenly appeared in the room and sat opposite her.
Lu Yurong took off her white veil and revealed her charming face. She looked at him with a faint smile.
Chu Li said, "Welcome, what brings you here?"
"Chu Li, you killed Gu Yu, didn't you?" Lu Yurong asked.
Chu Li could not help but laugh. "I wanted to do that. Wasn't I waiting for you to kick him out of the Secret Guardians Hall? … Hmm —? Gu Yu is dead? "
"You're playing dumb!" Lu Yurong stared at him. Her watery eyes penetrated every pore as if she was trying to drill into his heart.
Chu Li said snappily, "I'm happy! … How did he die? "
"I heard that he was assassinated by a disciple of the Holy Church of Light." Lu Yurong smiled. "I'm curious. Why would a disciple of the Holy Church of Light want to kill him? He's such a muddle-headed guy. They would love for him to be the Commander of the Secret Guardians Hall. "
Chu Li said, "Although Gu Yu is muddle-headed, he has been especially hard on the Holy Church of Light ever since he took the position. It's understandable that he wants to kill Gu Yu."
"Hmph, I think there's a problem." Lu Yurong shook her head. "The one who wants to kill Gu Yu the most isn't the Holy Church of Light, it's you, Chu Li."
Chu Li said, "I want to kill him but I'm not in a hurry. I believe you have a way to get him away. When he's no longer a Commander, it won't be so troublesome to kill him then. I'll just get rid of him silently."
"What if something forces you to do it?" Lu Yurong smiled. "I heard that Gu Yu has evidence of you colluding with the Holy Church of Light!"
Chu Li laughed. "Where did you hear such a ridiculous rumor?"
"It's true." Lu Yurong said, "In short, there's a high chance that Gu Yu died in your hands!"
Chu Li sighed. "If the Emperor hears this, he'll definitely kill me!"
"It's good that you know!" Lu Yurong smiled.
She was pleased and pleased when she saw Chu Li's expression.
Chu Li shook his head. "You think it's me, but I think it's you."
"Me?" Lu Yurong pursed her lips and smiled. "Tell me, why do I want to kill him?"
"First, for the position of Commander." Chu Li said, "I know you've been eyeing the position of Commander of the Secret Guardians Hall. He's an eyesore there, so you can't wait and want to get rid of him as soon as possible."
"Second." Chu Li smiled and waved his hand to stop her from talking. He continued, "It's also our agreement."
"I won't go so far as to kill him just because of the agreement." Lu Yurong scoffed. "There are many ways to get rid of him, but killing him is the stupidest way."
Chu Li said, "Sometimes, the stupidest way is the most unexpected, especially for someone as smart as you!"
"You're putting the blame on me!" Lu Yurong scoffed.
Chu Li shook his head. "This is my honest opinion. I'm sure many people will think the same, such as His Highness the Crown Prince or the Emperor!"
Lu Yurong's expression changed.
Chu Li said, "Will His Highness the Crown Prince mention to the Emperor that you'll be the Commander? The Emperor is a suspicious person. Will he suspect that you're the culprit? "
Lu Yurong frowned.
Chu Li smiled. "Looks like His Highness the Crown Prince has already mentioned it to the Emperor. Hehe, I'm afraid you won't be the Commander anymore!"
"Are you happy?" Lu Yurong scoffed. "What good will it do to you if I don't become the Commander?"
Chu Li smiled. "There's nothing good about that, but … if you become the Commander, we can work together."
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