(PS: To reassure everyone, a spoiler. King An will die, and the Second Lady will become a widow. End of report!)
(PS: I wanted to give everyone a surprise, but it turned out to be a scare. My bad, my bad!)
Chu Li stepped onto the small boat.
The small boat floated on the surface of the water. A gentle breeze caressed his face. His blue robe fluttered in the wind as he fell into deep thought.
Imminent Skyline was able to travel through the void, so he could arrive at the Island of Symphony directly. However, he did not do so in the Public House as he did not want anyone to know.
The islands of the Yi Public House were separated by water, so it was much safer. If they knew that the Imminent Skyline could ignore the lake water, they would definitely be worried and would not be able to sleep well.
Chu Li guessed that the Second Lady had invited him over to talk about going to the Imperial Residence of King An.
The small boat floated like a leaf, but its speed was extremely fast. In a short while, it arrived at the Symphony Island.
A pretty maid was waiting on the shore. When she saw him, she curtsied and said, "Chief Chu, please follow me."
Chu Li nodded.
The delicate maid gracefully led the way. Chu Li asked, "How's Second Lady's mood?"
"Miss has always been depressed." The delicate maid lowered her voice. "It seems to be because of the Chief."
Chu Li nodded and said no more.
The two of them quickly entered the sea of flowers and arrived at the pavilion in the center.
The pavilion was covered by a white veil.
The white gauze fluttered gently in the wind, like mist or smoke.
Inside the curtains, Siao Shi was dressed in a white robe. She sat in front of a short table with her hands by her side. She was in a daze. The zither was glowing with a gentle luster. It was no ordinary item.
"Miss, Chief Chu has arrived," the delicate maid reported softly.
Siao Shi turned around and waved.
Chu Li entered the gazebo. His surroundings were covered by a veil, but it felt tranquil.
"Have a seat," Siao Shi pointed at the opposite stool.
Chu Li closed fist saluted and sat down, quietly looking at Siao Shi.
Siao Shi's facial features were as beautiful as a dream. People who looked at her could not help but sigh in admiration at the beauty of nature to create such a beauty.
Siao Shi sighed, "Chu Li, are you coming with me to the Imperial Residence of King An?"
Chu Li nodded.
"Are you really coming with me?" Xiao Shi asked.
Chu Li replied, "Yes."
Xiao Shi shook her head lightly. "I don't want you to go!"
Her bright eyes were like autumn water, quietly falling on Chu Li's face, observing his expression. "You've saved me twice. I don't want to thank you. "
He had fallen in love with her and sacrificed himself twice for love. If she thanked him, it would seem like she was being too polite and distant. It would break his heart.
She was going to disappoint his infatuation.
He had experienced too much pain and walked between life and death countless times. His heart was cold and numb. He was young, but his heart was old. She would not fall in love at first sight, nor would she fall in love with someone else. Even though Chu Li had sacrificed himself to save her, she was only slightly moved. She was not truly moved.
Even if a man who was ten times more handsome and intelligent than Chu Li appeared, she would not be tempted.
Chu Li could only blame his fate for playing tricks on him. His heart had already died when he met Chu Li.
This was too unfair to Chu Li.
She also wanted to have him by her side to keep her at ease and not be so lonely and tired. However, she gritted her teeth and refused to budge no matter how her brothers and sisters tried to persuade her. She just did not want Chu Li to follow her. It would be too cruel to him.
Chu Li said, "Second Lady, I think you might have misunderstood."
Xiao Shi looked at him with her limpid eyes.
Chu Li sighed.
This was a pair of eyes that could make any man lose himself. Not many men could resist!
Chu Li calmed himself down and smiled, "I saved Lady Xiao Shi because it was my duty. I did my best. It was not because of personal feelings."
"Oh …" Xiao Shi's bright eyes still looked at him quietly.
Chu Li knew that she did not give up and was dubious. He continued, "Actually, the person I like isn't Lady Xiao Shi."
Xiao Shi's bright eyes did not blink. She wanted to see if he was telling the truth.
Could it be that he was afraid that she would feel guilty, so he said it on purpose?
Even if it was painful, he wanted to accompany her. To be with her, his love was too deep. In order to convince her, he would do anything and say anything!
Chu Li's expression was calm.
Their gazes intertwined in the air.
"Then who do you like?" Xiao Shi said lightly.
Chu Li hesitated and did not speak.
Xiao Shi said, "You're not trying to fool me, right?"
Chu Li shook his head.
Siao Shi let out a smile, "Then say it. Who is it? "
Chu Li said, "Second Lady, can you keep it a secret and not mention it to anyone else?"
"Looks like it's someone extraordinary," Xiao Shi pursed her lips and laughed, "Alright, I'll keep it a secret for you. I won't mention it to anyone else!"
She knew that she was a loner and did not like people. She liked to be alone and hated people showing up in front of her. Chu Li was an exception. Maybe she was the least guarded against him.
In front of Chu Li, she felt very relaxed.
Chu Li said slowly, "It's the Third Lady."
"Hmm …?" Xiao Shi's eyes widened.
Chu Li said, "I like the Third Lady."
Xiao Shi frowned and stared at him, "Little Sister?"
She was in disbelief.
Little Sister's beauty was not inferior to hers. Her temperament was a little less beautiful. She was indifferent and otherworldly.
Men still liked women who were as gentle as water, like their own temperament. His little sister was cold and did not have any femininity, so men could only forget about her.
Chu Li nodded slowly, "Yes."
"You really like Little Sister?" Xiao Shi did not blink.
Chu Li said, "I like the Third Lady."
"You're not joking, right?" Xiao Shi said.
Little Sister cultivated the heart technique of Supreme Oblivion. It cut off all emotional ties. When she chose to cultivate it, she had already made up her mind to be alone for the rest of her life. She would not be burdened by worldly affairs. She wanted to pursue the ultimate state of martial arts and become an Enlightened Master.
If Chu Li really liked Little Sister, it was destined to be nothing.
Chu Li said solemnly, "How can I talk nonsense about this!"
Xiao Shi was still skeptical.
From his expression, she could not tell if he really liked Little Sister or if he wanted her to give up and not feel guilty.
She felt a little complicated and irritated. She said lightly, "Little Sister is pure and clean. She is indeed likable. But it's impossible for the two of you."
Chu Li nodded, "Yes, there's a difference in status."
Xiao Shi waved her hand and interrupted him, "It's not a problem of status."
Chu Li smiled, "I think it's a problem of status. If I can make a name for myself, I'll be worthy of the Third Lady in the future!"
"You already have your own island, right?" Xiao Shi said.
Chu Li nodded.
"Do you know what this means?" Xiao Shi asked.
Chu Li shook his head.
Xiao Shi smiled faintly, "It means that your current status is not inferior to ours. Other than Big Brother who will be a High Duke in the future, the three of us will be Island Owners. You're also an Island Owner, so you can be on the same level as us. So you're worthy of Little Sister now. There's no need for you to make a name for yourself."
He still gave himself away. Everything he said was to convince her to agree to go to the Imperial Residence of King An with him.
When he said that he liked Little Sister, half of it was true, and the other half was to accompany her.
Chu Li sighed, "Second Lady, I want to go to the Imperial Residence of King An to broaden my horizons."
"That sounds like the truth!" Xiao Shi scoffed.
Chu Li said, "The Imperial Residence of King An isn't our Imperial Residence. It's hard to avoid fighting and scheming. I can help a little if I go … I don't have any improper thoughts about you, Second Lady. Don't worry, don't think too much about it!"
Xiao Shi rolled her eyes at him and scoffed, "Seems like I'm not as good as Little Sister."
Chu Li smiled awkwardly and did not deny it.
"I'm flattering myself!" Xiao Shi waved her hand and scoffed, "Alright, you can go!"
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