Hu Guang Hui was very enthusiastic. He led Chu Li through two courtyards and came to an exquisite courtyard in Athens. He laughed and said, "This is a house specially built for distinguished guests in the Public House. Scribe Chu Li can have a good rest first. I will report to the High Duke."
Chu Li closed fist saluted, "Thank you."
"Hehe, you're welcome, Xiao Ying!" Hu Guang Hui raised his voice.
"Coming!" A delicate little maid came in. She was in a white gown. She was petite and exquisite. Her big eyes revealed a mischievous look, "Chief!"
"This is Scribe Chu Li from the Yi Public House. You must serve him well!" Hu Guang Hui ordered.
"Yes." Xiao Ying smiled and nodded. She said crisply, "Scribe Chu Li, I am Xiao Ying. Please tell me if you need anything!"
Chu Li closed fist saluted and smiled, "Thank you, Miss Xiao Ying."
"Scribe Chu Li is a distinguished guest of the Public House. You are welcome." Xiao Ying waved her small hand.
Hu Guang Hui closed fist saluted and smiled, "Scribe Chu Li, I will leave first."
Chu Li closed fist saluted and smiled.
After Hu Guang Hui left, Xiao Ying smiled sweetly, "Scribe Chu Li, are you from the Yi Public House?"
Chu Li nodded.
He sat at the stone table in the middle of the courtyard. Next to him was a peach tree in full bloom. A few petals fell to the ground.
Xiao Ying lit a small red clay stove and smiled, "The Second Lady of the Yi Public House is the first beauty of the Great Ji Dynasty. Scribe Chu Li must have seen her."
"Of course, Second Lady." Chu Li smiled.
Xiao Ying straightened her back and clapped her hands. She brought two plates of fruits to Chu Li. She blinked her big eyes, "Is Second Lady Xiao really that beautiful?"
"Of course." Chu Li smiled and nodded.
Xiao Ying said, "Our Lady is also very beautiful."
Chu Li smiled, "I have never seen the Lady of your Public House. She must be very beautiful."
"Wait until you have the chance." Xiao Ying smiled, "I think the Lady will not lose to the Second Lady of your Public House!"
Chu Li smiled and shook his head without saying anything.
Xiao Ying pouted her pink lips, "Am I wrong?"
Chu Li smiled, "Each has their own beauty. It is hard to say which is more beautiful."
Xiao Ying rolled her eyes at him and scoffed, "Sly!"
Chu Li smiled. "Is the High Duke very busy?"
"I'm just a little maid. How would I know if the High Duke is busy?" Xiao Ying shook her head and said, "Scribe Chu, what rank are you?"
"Second rank," Chu Li replied.
Xiao Ying's eyes widened even more as she cried out involuntarily, "Second rank?"
Chu Li smiled and nodded.
"That's impossible, right?" Xiao Ying sized him up and looked at the white jade tablet on his waist.
Chu Li smiled and said, "I was lucky enough to achieve a few great merits. That's why I was promoted to rank two."
The Twelve Public Houses were under the same system, which was in line with the Great Ji Dynasty's imperial court. They were divided into nine grades, with the first being the most respected.
Xiao Ying sighed. "But this is too scary. You're so young, yet you've already reached the Second Rank. It's Rank-2 … "
Second rank was a high position in the manor. To her, it was something that she could only dream of but never reach. Normally, it was very difficult to meet them. Although they were in the same manor, they were like people from two different worlds.
Chu Li smiled. "Miss Xiao Ying's martial arts is not bad either. You want to become a guard in the future? "
"I'm timid. I can't be a guard." Xiao Ying shook her head and said, "My mother doesn't want me to be a guard either. She said that it's best for a girl to be a maid."
Chu Li nodded. "Your mother is right."
Xiao Ying beamed with joy. "My mother is very powerful. She's already rank six now."
She felt that Chu Li was easy-going and his words were pleasing to the ear. She wanted to keep chatting with him.
Chu Li first entered the Huay Public House. He wanted to understand the details of the Huay Public House. Through chatting and observing the scene in Xiao Ying's mind, he gained a lot.
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The sun was setting. The sky was red and the small courtyard was dyed rosy.
Chu Li sat at the stone table and looked up at the sky. He said to Xiao Ying, "Miss Xiao Ying, please invite Chief Hu."
"Okay," Xiao Ying saw that his expression was not right. She quickly agreed and ran out.
Hu Guang Hui quickly came in with a smile. "Scribe Chu Li, are you satisfied with Xiao Ying's service?"
Chu Li waved his hand. "Miss Xiao Ying is very good, but Chief Hu, I want to see High Duke Song. I have something important to tell him."
"This …" Hu Guang Hui showed a difficult expression. He sighed. "To tell the truth, Scribe Chu Li, I have already reported to the High Duke. However, the High Duke is very busy. He really can't split himself."
Chu Li frowned. "Is High Duke Song that busy?"
"Sigh …" Hu Guang Hui shook his head. "Jiaming Town is in chaos. The Public House is busy suppressing it. "
Chu Li said, "Jiaming Town is in rebellion?"
"Yes." Hu Guang Hui sighed helplessly. "It happens every year. The Public House is in a mess. The High Duke has no time to be distracted."
"I wonder when High Duke Song can see me?" Chu Li said.
Hu Guang Hui said helplessly, "The High Duke is angry now. It's best to avoid the limelight. Scribe Chu Li, what's the big matter?"
Chu Li said, "I need to report to High Duke Song personally."
"Then Scribe Chu Li must wait patiently." Hu Guang Hui said, "The High Duke is in a bad mood now. He won't see any guests. Please forgive me, Scribe Chu Li! "
Hu Guang Hui snickered. A small Scribe wants to see the High Duke. He must be daydreaming. It was better to give him the cold shoulder first and wait for him to sober up.
Chu Li looked at Hu Guang Hui and his face darkened. "Chief Hu, I'm just a small Scribe. Isn't it too much to ask to see High Duke Song?"
Hu Guang Hui was startled and smiled. "Not at all."
Chu Li said, "I know I'm in a low position. I'm afraid I won't be able to see High Duke Song, right?"
"Scribe Chu Li misunderstood." Hu Guang Hui shook his head and smiled. "My Public House and your Public House are old friends. No matter what, the High Duke has to find time to see him. I wonder how High Duke Xiao is doing?"
"Thank you for your concern." Chu Li said faintly, "The High Duke is still in isolated cultivation."
"Sigh …" Hu Guang Hui sighed. "I really admire High Duke Xiao. Such perseverance is rare in this world!"
Chu Li said, "Please report to High Duke Song. If I don't see him tomorrow, I can only return home!"
"Yes, yes, I will definitely report!" Hu Guang Hui smiled.
Chu Li's face darkened as he closed fist saluted and picked up the teacup.
Hu Guang Hui closed fist saluted and left.
He cursed in his heart, 'This young man has a big temper and a big ego. He wants to see the High Duke tomorrow? Wishful thinking!'
Chu Li frowned and pondered.
Through the Omniscient Mirror, he knew that Hu Guang Hui was slippery but he did not dare to delay. He had already reported to High Duke Song.
This High Duke Song was really arrogant. Even if the two Public Houses were friends, he still acted like this. Could it be that he knew about the Wang brothers? Was he deliberately doing this to provoke him to leave?
It could not be dragged on like this. He came to question him face to face. If he was dragged on for a few days, he would lose his edge.
Xiao Ying saw him frowning and his bearing was solemn. She did not dare to speak loudly.
There was a sound of footsteps outside, followed by Hu Guang Hui's laughter. Chu Li raised his eyebrows and looked through the Omniscient Mirror. He saw an acquaintance – Xi Wu, the Chief High Official of the Ren Public House!
In front of Xi Wu was a handsome young man walking with his hands behind his back. He was arrogant and had a natural air of nobility.
Hu Guang Hui smiled beside him and entered the small courtyard on the east side of him. It was really a narrow road for enemies.
Chu Li pushed the Omniscient Mirror to another level and saw clearly what they were thinking. He knew the identity of this handsome young man. He was the second young master of the Ren Public House, Lu Yu Shu.
They were here to propose marriage!
Chu Li frowned even more. No wonder!
This was even more troublesome!
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