"Pavilion Master didn't agree." Shen Yinghu sighed.
Chu Li nodded slowly.
This was also reasonable.
The Snow Lunar Pavilion was different from the Tai Hua Valley. The Tai Hua Valley had always been isolated, and it was protected by a formation, so there was no need to worry about it. Very few outsiders knew about the Tai Hua Valley.
Snow Lunar Pavilion, on the other hand, was a first-rate sect. Their martial arts were widely known. If news of them colluding with the High Duke's Public House got out, it would have a huge impact on Snow Lunar Pavilion.
"Disappointed?" Shen Yinghu chuckled.
Chu Li said, "I understand, Pavilion Leader."
"You're always disappointed." Shen Yinghu smiled and said, "There's no other way. The Pavilion Master is not considering his own feelings, but the interests of the Snow Lunar Pavilion … However, although the Snow Lunar Pavilion can't help, I can."
Chu Li smiled. "Thank you, Senior."
Shen Yinghu sighed, "My identity is different after all. If I help in my personal capacity, others won't be able to say much. When do we leave?"
"Senior, how about we leave after you make the arrangements?" Chu Li said, "Don't worry, Senior, as long as we stay on my island in the Public House, no one will disturb us."
"Yes, it's up to you." Shen Yinghu nodded lightly.
After a while, Shen Yinghu returned.
Chu Li held her wrist through her sleeves. After a few flashes, they returned to the House of High Dukes.
There were a few small courtyards on his island that were used to entertain guests. Shen Yinghu stayed in one of them.
Usually, only Bi Liu, Siao Shi and the others would come to the island. No one else would come, so he was not afraid that someone would see Shen Yinghu.
— —
In the evening, Yue Jintao sat in a restaurant and drank.
Placing the long saber on the table, he held the wine glass and looked down at the people walking to and fro on the street, filled with emotion.
The lives of ordinary people were beautiful, but very fragile. Like a soap bubble, it would burst at the slightest touch.
His life was monotonous and boring, but it was long and solid.
He wanted to protect these ordinary people so that they could enjoy life longer and live in peace. Those who wantonly destroy others to satisfy their own selfish desires should all die!
From commoners to martial arts masters, to high-ranking officials, nobles, and even princes, there were countless villains. They were all lowly bastards who deserved to die. His long saber was going to cut off their heads one by one and return peace to the world!
Thinking of this, he was filled with heroic spirit and gulped down the wine in one gulp.
When he put down the wine glass. He thought of King An.
In the previous incident, he had helped Prince An, so the grudge between them could be considered settled.
King An was known as a virtuous person, but he was actually a sinister person. He was an unscrupulous person. If such a person really became the Emperor, it would either be a blessing or a curse, and the people would suffer.
It was a pity that he was just a martial artist, a mountain villager. How could he kill evil people? However, he could not kill someone like King An. There were too many martial arts masters around him. He would die before he could even get close to him. What a pity!
Last time, Chu Li was lucky. Otherwise, if he had died because of him, he would have committed a grave sin.
Although Chu Li was the High Duke's Public House's lackey, he had a bright heart, which was rare.
His previous way of thinking was wrong. Not all the hawks and dogs of the imperial court were evil. There were also bright people like Chu Li. Unfortunately, their identities were different, and they could not be friends. It was a pity!
Thinking of this … He refilled his glass and drained it at one gulp.
The sound of footsteps could be heard, and his ears twitched. This person's footsteps were light and indistinct, and he had a profound Qing Gong. It was coming for him!
He put down the wine cup and pressed on the long saber, ready to draw it at any time.
"Are you Hero Yue?" A man's voice came from behind, "I am Chief Chu's subordinate. I am here to deliver a letter to Hero Yue on behalf of Chief Chu."
Yue Jintao turned his head to look.
A sturdy young man was presenting a letter with both of his hands.
Yue Jintao said in a low voice, "Chief Chu of the Yi Public House?"
"Yes," Jiang Kuai said.
Yue Jintao flicked his long saber. The blade flashed, and the envelope was already cut off. The tip of the saber gently picked up the letter.
He reached out to pick up the letter and shook it open. After a few glances, he frowned.
Jiang Kuai closed fist saluted and said, "The letter has been delivered. I shall take my leave!"
Yue Jintao said, "Chief Chu, you don't need to wait for my reply?"
Jiang Kuai shook his head and said, "I am only following orders to deliver the letter. I don't care about anything else."
"… Alright, I understand," Yue Jintao scoffed, "I owe Chief Chu a favor. I will return it to him. Tell him not to worry!"
"Farewell!" Jiang Kuai closed fist saluted and fluttered away.
Yue Jintao kept the letter in his arms. He looked at the passersby downstairs and fell into deep thought again.
—
Chu Li brought Siao Shi and left the Public House once again. They moved into Qing Yun Town.
Living in Qing Yun Town, Siao Shi seemed to be isolated from the world. She did not need to care about anything. She did not need to care about the wedding in a few days. She did not need to care about the mundane affairs of the world. Her mood became calm.
Time continued to pass. The day of the wedding finally arrived.
If it was a lady from an ordinary family or a concubine of the Imperial Residence, the bride would be brought to the Fairy's Capital first. On the day of the wedding, Prince An would not have to go too far to fetch the bride. The wedding would be completed on the same day.
However, this time, it was the lady of the Public House. She was also Prince An's concubine. Moreover, it was a marriage arranged by the Emperor himself. Naturally, it could not be like that.
It needed to be the largest scale and the grandest ceremony.
Early in the morning, Prince An brought along sixteen large palanquins and the entire Imperial Residence's Guard of Honor. A group of people left the Fairy's Capital and headed towards the Public House of Chong Ming Town to fetch the bride.
After leaving the town, they kept the Guard of Honor and sped up. It was estimated that they would arrive at Chong Ming Town on the third day. If they wanted to make it an auspicious time, they would have to enter Chong Ming Town on the fourth day.
Six Grandmasters accompanied Prince An to protect him.
Gu Yue and Ding Jian were both killed by Chu Li. Other than the monk Xu Ning, who accompanied Prince An, there was also the Protector Commander of the Imperial Residence Zheng Lide and the Deputy Commander Meng Zhi. They brought along four Grandmasters.
As a Prince, six Grandmasters was already the limit. Any more and it would be overstepping the limit.
The next morning, they had just set off when Meng Zhi came to report, "Your Highness, the Chief of the Yi Public House, Chu Li, is here to welcome you."
"Chu Li?" Prince An's handsome face darkened. He said coldly, "He's here?"
Meng Zhi lowered his head and did not dare to say much, "Yes, he brought two Grandmasters with him. He said he's here to welcome Your Highness."
"Hmph, let him come!" Prince An said coldly.
Meng Zhi carefully retreated.
He knew the knot in Prince An's heart. He wanted to get rid of this Chu Li as soon as possible. However, he could not even kill him when he attacked. Instead, he lost two of his generals.
As a Prince, when had he ever suffered this kind of humiliation!
However, this guy's identity was special. He could not deal with him openly. He could only do it secretly.
After a while, Chu Li brought two elders with him on his horse. He galloped like thunder. When he got close, he pulled the reins of his horse.
"Neigh …" With a long neigh, the three horses stood up.
Chu Li jumped off the horse. He ignored the Protectors around Prince An who were holding onto their swords and staring at him. They were ready to attack anytime. He closed fist saluted, "Rank one Scribe of the House of High Dukes, Chu Li, greets Your Highness Prince An!"
"When did you get promoted to rank one?" Prince An sat on his horse. He squinted his eyes and stared at him from above. He said coldly, "You've been promoted too fast, haven't you?"
The ranks of the House of High Dukes and the Imperial Court were the same.
Chu Li was rank one in the House of High Dukes. When he arrived at the Imperial Residence, he would be rank one too.
The Imperial Residence of Prince An did not have any rank one Scribes or Protectors. Once Chu Li entered the Imperial Residence, he would be the highest rank. Even the Protector Commander Zheng Lide had to salute him.
Prince An cursed in his heart. This move was really disgusting!
"It's all thanks to Master Xiao Tieying's kindness." Chu Li closed fist saluted in the direction of Chong Ming Town in the south. He said seriously, "Master Xiao Tieying's identity is different. It's not convenient for him to welcome Your Highness personally. He specially sent me to welcome you on his behalf. I hope Your Highness can be magnanimous!"
"Hmm, I understand. Let's be on our way." Prince An said lightly, "Chu Li, follow me. I have something to ask you."
"Yes, Your Highness." Chu Li nodded with a serious expression.
He turned over and got on his horse. The horse's head moved back a little. He was a step behind Prince An.
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