After Sun Mingyue left, Chu Li also left the empty branch and returned to the Imperial Residence of King An.
Under the moonlight, the Imperial Residence of King An was silent. Even though it was still early in the night, the people in the residence had already rested.
Chu Li sat in his courtyard and felt that the atmosphere in the Imperial Residence of King An was strange.
The people in the mansion seemed to have lost their spirit and were listless. They could only live day after day in a daze, without hope.
An Imperial Residence without a male master was destined to decline. There was no hope for it to rise again, so the people were not motivated.
Chu Li shook his head. There was nothing he could do in this situation.
No matter how capable he was, it was impossible for him to replace King An's position. It was impossible for him to compete in the imperial court and raise the status of the Imperial Residence of King An.
Xiao Qi and Xiao Shi were chatting in the Tianshu Courtyard. Chu Li went over and sat beside them.
The two women's faces were like jade and beautiful. Their bright eyes were like gems under the light.
Xiao Shi said, "There's news from Xu An. He wants to come back and stay for a while."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows.
Xiao Shi said, "I didn't try to persuade him. It was his own idea."
Chu Li looked at Xiao Qi.
Xiao Qi nodded, "Second Sister was just asking about him. She didn't try to persuade him."
"He suddenly wants to come back?" Chu Li furrowed his brows.
Xiao Qi said, "He just came out of isolated cultivation and achieved divine power. If he wants to improve further, he needs to experience the mortal world and polish his Buddhist heart. Returning to the Imperial Residence of King An as the Young Prince is a great opportunity for him to practice."
"That's a good idea. If he wants to become a Buddha, he needs to experience the mortal world. If he doesn't experience it, how can he break through it." Xiao Shi smiled, "I think he'll be back soon."
Chu Li sighed, "The Imperial Residence is going to be troublesome from now on."
"It's not that serious." Xiao Shi smiled, "He's still a child."
"He's a Buddhist." Chu Li said impatiently, "Who would underestimate a Buddhist. If he becomes the Crown Prince, it'll be beneficial to the Imperial Family of Ji."
"If that's the case, the Crown Prince won't be able to sit still." Xiao Qi said, "He'll think of a way to stop it."
"Assassinate Xu An? Would they dare to offend the Titanium Temple?" Xiao Shi frowned.
Chu Li said, "With the Emperor around, the Crown Prince is very courageous. The Titanium Temple does not dare to kill the Crown Prince, so he can act recklessly. Has Xu An made his move now?"
"They should have already left." Xiao Shi nodded and said, "However, he shouldn't have gone far. Since he's out traveling, he naturally wouldn't be in a hurry. He must have strolled here bit by bit."
Xiao Qi asked, "Should we send someone to protect Xu An?"
Chu Li nodded slowly. "I'll go there myself."
"Alright." Xiao Qi said, "But you don't have to worry too much. No one knows that Xu Anli Temple is here, and it's impossible for there to be a traitor in the Titanium Temple, so the Crown Prince won't receive any news."
Chu Li shook his head. "Then you're underestimating Lu Yurong!"
Xiao Qi furrowed her brows as she looked at him.
Chu Li said, "I'm guessing that she'll send someone to guard the Titanium Temple. Once Xu An comes out, she'll know. I'm guessing that she's already thinking of how to deal with Xu An, either by scaring him back to the Titanium Temple or preventing him from coming to the Imperial Residence."
"Hmm, that's possible." Xiao Shi nodded.
Xiao Qi was silent as well.
They had all experienced Lu Yurong's prowess. Back then, the Yi Public House was utterly defeated by her.
Xiao Qi faintly said, "Then how are you going to counter her tactics? You can't just force it and fall out with her, right? "
Xiao Shi pursed her lips and smiled. "I think he can't bear to fall out with Lu Yurong."
Chu Li looked at her helplessly. This was like adding fuel to the fire.
"We'll just deal with it when it comes." Chu Li sighed. "Let's bring Xu An over first, then we'll talk about other things. Once Xu An enters the Fairy's Capital, it'll be much easier. They won't dare to go overboard."
"Are we going to be beaten up all the time?" Xiao Shi scoffed. "Can't we just strike first?"
Chu Li said, "Then I have an idea."
"Hurry up and say it!" Xiao Shi scoffed. "Don't be afraid because of Lu Yurong. Even if you show mercy, they might not appreciate it!"
Chu Li sighed. "Emperor, please issue a decree to let the Secret Guardians Hall protect Xu An."
"That's a good idea." Xiao Shi smiled.
Xiao Qi faintly said, "He might not be able to stop Lu Yurong."
Chu Li said, "As long as she has some concerns, she won't make a move until the last moment. After all, the Crown Prince's position is still stable, so she won't take the risk. The Titanium Temple isn't an ordinary sect."
"That's true." Xiao Shi nodded. "That's good. But she'll definitely play some tricks. She'll lay an ambush and strike at the critical moment!"
Chu Li nodded. "I'll be careful."
"Once Xu An arrives, the Public House will be livelier." Xiao Shi shook her head. "I'm so bored that I'm sick. I get annoyed when I see the servants outside. They're all listless!"
"They'll be fine after a while." Xiao Qi said.
Chu Li nodded. "I wonder how long Xu An will be here."
"From what he said, he might be here for a while." Xiao Shi shook her head. "He's here to cultivate. He doesn't seem interested in anything else."
Xiao Qi said, "Don't force him."
Chu Li smiled and nodded.
Xiao Shi smiled. "If Xu An really wants to be the Emperor, it won't be easy. He has no foundation in the imperial court. It's impossible. It's better for him to be a Royal Highness."
Chu Li smiled without saying a word.
He sat with the two ladies for a while and returned to his courtyard alone. Xiao Shi and Xiao Qi continued their conversation.
Chu Li extinguished the lamp and sat quietly in the courtyard, bathing in the moonlight.
The moonlight was cold, and the surroundings were unusually quiet.
A white shadow flashed by. Lu Yurong landed in front of him. She was dressed in a snow-white robe. Under the moonlight, she looked like an otherworldly fairy. Her beautiful face was covered by a white veil. Only a pair of clear eyes could be seen.
Chu Li raised his eyebrows and looked at Lu Yurong.
Lu Yurong gracefully sat opposite him. She picked up the teapot on the stone table and poured herself a cup of tea. "Where have you been all this time?"
"Isolated cultivation. I just came out." Chu Li said.
Lu Yurong frowned as she sized him up. "I heard that you were killed by Sun Mingyue."
Chu Li smiled.
Lu Yurong asked, "You went to provoke Sun Mingyue?"
"She killed me." Chu Li shook his head and sighed. "But I was lucky to be alive. I could only go into isolated cultivation to heal. Fortunately, it was a blessing in disguise."
Lu Yurong sized him up and nodded lightly.
She also felt that Chu Li's aura was like the mountains and the sea. It was vast and majestic, almost suffocating her.
"Looks like Sun Mingyue is anxious. You killed too many disciples of the Holy Church of Light." Lu Yurong shook her head. "I have to be careful too."
Chu Li slowly nodded. "It's best to be careful. The Holy Church of Light is not easy to deal with. How did you know that I'm back?"
"What do you think?" Lu Yurong smiled faintly.
Chu Li frowned as he stared at her.
Logically speaking, no one knew that he was back. It should not be the doing of a traitor.
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