The nine maids were already in her courtyard. They were only two days behind.
A maid served tea and quietly retreated.
Chu Li took a sip of tea and sighed. "I've heard news that the Fu Dynasty has sent troops to attack the Ji Dynasty. I'm guessing that they've already started fighting. I'm going back to check if the news is true."
"Send troops?" Lu Yurong was shocked, her mouth slightly agape.
Chu Li nodded.
Lu Yurong frowned and said, "No way? How could they possibly fight! "
Chu Li said, "Maybe he wants to rebuild his prestige. This time, more than a hundred people were crippled by me. It's too embarrassing. Or maybe he already had this intention and was just waiting for an opportunity. Now, the opportunity has finally presented itself."
"What is the Fu Dynasty trying to do?" Lu Yurong frowned. "I don't think they should send out their troops just to establish their authority."
Chu Li shook his head. "This is very important to them. It concerns their control over the Four Nations."
Lu Yurong sighed and smiled bitterly, "I didn't expect such a big thing to happen. What can you do even if you go back? Don't tell me you're going to the border to fight? "
Chu Li said, "I have to do my part."
"You might not be able to contribute when you return." Lu Yurong shook her head and said, "You might be suspected instead. After all, you're now a disciple of Goddess Attraction Mountain and a member of the Fu Dynasty. How are you going to behave?"
Chu Li frowned. "I'm considered a public enemy of the Fu Dynasty."
Lu Yurong said, "I don't think Goddess Attraction Mountain is allowed to intervene in this kind of battle?"
Chu Li replied, "Goddess Attraction Mountain can do whatever they want. After all, no one dares to provoke them openly, and we're not afraid of them even if we attack them in secret. You continue to cultivate, I'll go back and take a look."
"No, it's hard for me to calm down here."
Chu Li waved his hand and said, "I'll be back as soon as I can. Even if I attack, it won't take too long. You'll only be a burden if you follow me."
Lu Yurong rolled her eyes at him. He was being too direct!
Chu Li sighed. "How about this, I'll go back for a while."
"Wait!" Lu Yurong scoffed, "In terms of martial arts, I'm no match for you. But if we're talking about information, I think I can still be of some help."
Chu Li thought about it and nodded. "Alright then, let's go back together!"
Lu Yu Rong said, "Let's return to the Ren Public House."
"Alright." Chu Li nodded.
He grabbed Lu Yu Rong's sleeve and disappeared in a flash. The next moment, he appeared in the backyard of the Ren Public House.
The noon sun shone brightly, and the whole back garden shone brightly. Hundreds of flowers bloomed, and a delicate fragrance assailed one's nostrils.
Lu Yurong clapped.
Immediately, a maid appeared. "Miss."
Chu Li asked, "Where's my big brother?"
"Young Master has just returned!" The maid was delicate and graceful. She answered respectfully and looked at Chu Li curiously.
Lu Yurong said, "Invite big brother over."
"Yes." The pretty maid replied.
Lu Yurong said, "Don't spread the news of my return."
"Yes." The pretty maidservant left quietly.
The two of them had just sat in the gazebo when the sound of hurried footsteps rang out. Lu Yulou strode over.
As soon as he stepped into the back garden, he looked around. When he saw Lu Yurong, he was relieved. He smiled happily and went to the gazebo.
"Big Brother." Lu Yurong pursed her lips and smiled.
Although it had only been a few days, it felt like a long time. Seeing Lu Yulou again felt like a lifetime had passed.
Lu Yulou felt the same way too. He said emotionally, "Little sister, you're finally back!"
"What happened?" Lu Yurong said, "Chu Li heard the news that the Fu Dynasty has sent troops to attack the Ji Dynasty?"
"Yes." Lu Yushu's expression was solemn. He sighed. "They're going to fight soon. The two sides are already in a stalemate. This time, the Fu Dynasty is serious. They've sent twenty thousand troops to the border in a day."
He closed fist saluted Chu Li. "Chief Chu, thank you!"
Chu Li closed fist saluted and smiled. "They're really going to fight?"
Lu Yulou nodded. "I think there's a high chance of that! They've made an outrageous request to stop the war. "
"What request?" Lu Yurong frowned.
Lu Yulou scoffed. "They want you to marry the Third Prince, Tang Ye. Then they have to stop the war. Otherwise, they'll destroy the Ji Dynasty!"
"What a joke!" Lu Yurong's jade-like face was covered with a layer of frost. The atmosphere in the gazebo suddenly froze. The air became thinner and the temperature dropped by a large margin. It felt like they had fallen into an ice cellar.
Lu Yulou said, "This time, they've gone too far."
"What about the Emperor?" Lu Yurong sneered. "Don't tell me he's agreed?"
"I don't know." Lu Yulou shook his head. "The Emperor is still considering it. He hasn't sent back any news. But since you're at Goddess Attraction Mountain, it's useless for the Emperor to agree. He'll probably be stubborn for once."
Chu Li said, "It'll be difficult."
He had figured out Leng Wufeng's way of doing things. He had a deep-rooted fear of the Fu Dynasty. As an Enlightened Master, he could endure anything for the Leng Clan's empire.
Lu Yurong shook her head. "I'll ask around."
As she spoke, she left the gazebo and took out a flute from her sleeve. She played it softly and the sound spread far and wide.
Soon, a clear chirp was heard from the sky. Then, a white silhouette flashed before everyone's eyes. A snow-white eagle appeared in front of Lu Yurong and perched on her shoulder. Its beak gently touched Lu Yurong's ear.
Lu Yurong took out a small bamboo tube and tied it to the white eagle's claw. Then, she gently sent it off.
The white eagle flapped its wings and soared into the sky, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Lu Yurong said, "We should receive news in two hours."
Two hours later, the white eagle returned. Lu Yurong's face turned cold when she read the news.
She passed the note in the bamboo tube to Chu Li. Chu Li glanced at it and passed it to Lu Yulou.
Lu Yulou slammed the pillar of the gazebo. "Damn it!"
The letter stated that the Emperor, Leng Wufeng, had agreed to the Fu Dynasty's Third Prince's request. He was sending someone to Ren Public House to ask them to hand Lu Yurong over so that Lu Yurong could save the Ji Dynasty's border army.
They could not sacrifice so many Ji Dynasty elites for a woman like Lu Yurong. The troops stationed at the border of the Fu Dynasty and the Ji Dynasty were the most elite troops in the Ji Dynasty, but they were no match for the Fu Dynasty. If a war broke out, only one out of ten of them would survive.
When that time came, they would have to agree to the Fu Dynasty's request. It was better to agree now, lest the Ji Dynasty's border army died in vain.
Lu Yulou said, "Younger sister, you should leave. Don't come back!"
"Big brother, once I leave, the High Duke's Public House won't have it easy." Lu Yurong shook her head.
If she did not appear, Leng Wufeng would definitely force the High Duke's Public House. The Imperial Family had many ways to keep the High Duke's Public House in check. With Leng Wufeng's despicable ways, the High Duke's Public House would definitely suffer heavy losses. Lu Yurong would be guilty.
Chu Li's expression was solemn as he remained silent.
Lu Yulou said, "Chief Chu, what do you think?"
Chu Li shook his head and sighed.
Lu Yulou was slightly disappointed. He had high hopes for Chu Li and felt that he was a man who could create miracles. He might have an idea in such a desperate situation. He did not expect Chu Li to shake his head and reply half-heartedly.
Lu Yurong said, "If it really doesn't work, I can only marry him! Only you, Chu Li, will suffer! "
Chu Li smiled. "Are you really willing to do that?"
"So what if I'm not!" Lu Yurong showed a stubborn look and sneered. "But if I really marry him, Tang Ye won't have it easy!"
"Younger sister!" Lu Yulou shook his head. "I can't push you into the fire pit!"
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
