The other messenger was the shopkeeper of the restaurant. He was supposed to be here this morning, but she did not see him today. She saw that the other messenger was exposed, but she was worried that this messenger would be exposed as well.
She comforted herself that it was not a coincidence. These messengers had been in the town for more than ten to twenty years. They had nothing to do with the House of High Dukes. There was no movement at all. They would only move when she appeared.
She sat down by the window and asked the waiter. She was told that a Protector from the House of High Dukes had come to take the shopkeeper away.
Li Shu sighed helplessly. She knew that she had guessed correctly.
She finally witnessed Chu Li's capabilities. When he was not in the House of High Dukes, no one noticed her or the messenger. But when he appeared, he immediately made a move. The Chief of Glory's Will Courtyard. No wonder Lady Xiao was so cautious. He was really powerful.
She sighed to herself. It was a good thing she had Li Yue to protect her. For Li Yue's sake, Chu Li would not do anything to her. As long as she did not act rashly, everything would be fine.
— —
It was noon. The afternoon sun shone brightly. The air was filled with heat. It was going to be summer soon.
The East Garden was still warm like spring. It was refreshing and comfortable.
Chu Li and Lu Yu Rong were sitting in a gazebo by the lake. Other than them, there was no one else. Li Yue placed the dishes on the stone table and left immediately.
Lu Yu Rong was dressed in white. As she watched Li Yue leave, she elegantly took off her white veil, revealing her beautiful face.
She smiled sweetly. "It's rare for you to think of me. Tell me, what's the matter?"
Chu Li scoffed. "Lady Lu, you already know the answer. Don't you know why I'm looking for you?"
"I don't know what you're thinking." Lu Yu Rong shook her head.
She had received an invitation from two people and came to meet them. Of course, she knew what was going on. The two people who sent the invitation were two hidden pawns in Chong Ming Town. They had not been used for more than ten years. They had just been placed on the chessboard when Chu Li removed them and sent them back.
This was no different from a slap to her face. It was as if he was mocking her incompetence.
She was angry and naturally came to meet Chu Li to see what he was up to.
Chu Li scoffed. "Miss Lu, what's the point of playing these dirty tricks?"
"Sometimes, small tricks can achieve big things," Lu Yurong said lightly.
Chu Li's face darkened. "It's not a big deal for you to send people to the House of High Dukes. I'll just kill whoever comes. Let's see if you have more people or if I have better eyes. But you shouldn't have set your sights on Li Yue!"
Lu Yurong smiled. "Li Yue is your weakness, how could I let him off the hook? What are you going to do now? Don't let Li Yue know that you've done this to him?"
Chu Li shook his head. "Brother Li has fallen for Miss Li Shu!"
"That's a good thing." Lu Yurong smiled and said, "I wish them a happy ending."
Chu Li said, "I'll return those two to you in exchange for Miss Lee."
Lu Yurong frowned, "You want me to give up Li Shu?"
"Of course." Chu Li nodded. "You have to make it clear to Miss Lee in person. Tell her to give up and be Li Yue's wife. Tell her not to have any improper thoughts or do anything that will harm the House of High Dukes. She can live in the East Garden."
"What if she continues to work for me?" Lu Yurong asked.
Chu Li smiled. "I don't think you will."
Lu Yurong said, "You'll just kill her? I guarantee that Li Yue will find out. Li Yue is a smart man. "
Chu Li smiled faintly. "If Li Shu doesn't want to do her part, then I'll have to make a move too. I'll pay a visit to the other Houses of High Dukes and help them out. I'll see if you have people in their houses."
Lu Yurong frowned and squinted her eyes.
Her clear eyes scanned Chu Li's face back and forth, like a sharp blade.
Chu Li smiled and looked at her. Their eyes were locked in the air, exchanging glances. To outsiders, it looked like they were deeply in love with each other.
Chu Li said, "You love spying. I wonder how many of your spies are in the other Imperial Houses? Whether it's from the House of High Dukes or the Secret Guardians Hall, you've planted quite a few of them, haven't you?"
Lu Yurong's face darkened and became as cold as ice.
Chu Li chuckled. "Do you think I can get rid of them one by one and not leave a single one behind?"
"Chu Li, you're getting more and more overbearing!" Lu Yurong said coldly. "The stronger your martial arts, the bigger your temper."
Chu Li sighed and shook his head. "Same to you, Miss Lu. The higher your position, the more vicious your methods. We've all changed!"
"Do you really think you're invincible?" Lu Yurong laughed coldly. "You're also a smart man. You should know the methods of the Tempest Temple. Your opponent is not me, it's the Tempest Temple!"
Chu Li said, "You want to use the Tempest Temple to kill me, right?"
"If I can kill you, that would be the best." Lu Yurong's face thawed. She smiled sweetly. "In order to make Fa Yuan the world's number one, the Tempest Temple will not be merciful. You must be eliminated!"
Chu Li shook his head. "Fa Yuan might not be the strongest in the Tempest Temple. I think he's just a cover. The strongest is still in the Tempest Temple. He might not lose to me!"
"Hmm, that's possible." Lu Yurong nodded lightly. "The old men in the Tempest Temple are all scheming."
Chu Li scoffed. "You want to kill me, but the one who wants to kill me is the Crown Prince, right?"
"It's good that you know." Lu Yurong said.
Chu Li's martial arts was too strong. He was too much of a threat. If he were to assassinate him at a critical moment, the Crown Prince might not be his match. Even if the Crown Prince was empowered by the Grandmaster, she felt that the Crown Prince was no match for Chu Li.
Chu Li said lightly, "If the Crown Prince goes too far, then I can only fight back. At worst, I'll just die with him. It's better than being killed by him."
"Alright, I will persuade His Highness." Lu Yurong said.
Chu Li raised his voice. "Brother Li! Brother Li! "
Li Yue rushed over.
Chu Li said, "Go and invite Miss Li over."
"… Alright." Li Yue glanced at Lu Yurong, then turned and strode away.
Chu Li and Lu Yurong drank a cup of wine. Li Yue brought Li Shu to the gazebo.
Chu Li looked at Lu Yurong.
Lu Yurong sighed and looked at Li Shu.
Li Shu saw this scene and was confused. She did not know what was going on.
Lu Yurong said, "Young Shu, from now on, you are no longer a Protector of the Ren Public House."
"My Lady?" Li Shu's eyes widened.
Lu Yurong shook her head. "Do you really like Li Yue, or is it because of the mission?"
Li Shu hesitated for a moment. She looked at Li Yue and shook her head.
Li Yue's expression changed. He looked at her blankly.
Li Shu sighed. "My Lady, I really like Brother Li. But if you have an order, I will obey it!"
"That's good." Lu Yurong smiled. "But from today onwards, you are no longer a member of the Ren Public House. Follow Li Yue well. He will not mistreat you!"
She turned to look at Li Yue. "Li Yue, if you let Young Shu down, I will take your life. Chu Li can't stop me!"
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