PS: Sorry, it's too late. I was tricked by the computer and my saved manuscript disappeared. It's been a while and I still haven't recovered. I'll ask an expert later.
When Zheng Lide and Meng Zhi entered the courtyard, they looked awkward and felt that their faces were burning.
Looking at the people lying on the ground, then at the broken window, and then at the people in the room through the window, they secretly groaned.
The three princesses were all here. If the assassin really succeeded, the two of them wouldn't need to beg for forgiveness. They could just commit suicide to avoid implicating their families!
When Xue Ningyu saw them, she lifted the hem of her dress and walked to the stairs of the main hall. She looked down at the two of them and sneered, "Yo, Commander Zheng, Commander Meng, you're still alive!"
Zheng Lide stepped forward, cupped his fists and bowed. He said sincerely, "Greetings, Princess Siao, Princess Song, and Princess Xue. We have failed in our duties this time … I didn't expect that this group of people would split into several groups and make us exhausted. I didn't expect them to break into Princess Siao's courtyard!"
"Didn't think of it?" Xue Ningyu sneered, "If you can't even think of this, what's the use of your head? You can't even see through a small trick of luring the tiger away from the mountain? Commander, you're really capable! "
"Yes, I have failed in my duty!" Zheng Lide quickly nodded.
Meng Zhi lowered his head and said nothing.
He felt suffocated and helpless. He wanted nothing more than to slice those assassins into pieces!
Xue Ningyu sneered, "This time, if it wasn't for Chu Li guarding here and resisting with all his might, the three of us would've been killed by them … Oh, Commander Zheng, are you trying to help His Royal Highness by killing us all so that you can marry young and beautiful women into the Imperial Residence?"
"Princess Xue, please calm down!" Zheng Lide hurriedly called out.
He groaned inwardly. It was his bad luck to have met Princess Xue. She dared to say anything. She looked sweet and charming, but she was unusually shrewish. She could scold people until they wanted to commit suicide.
Xue Ningyu placed her hands on her hips and sneered, "Why would I be angry? I'm just too surprised, it's too unimaginable, the protectors in our residence are too powerful. The assassins could easily kill their way in. This time, they wanted to kill us, and next time, they might want to kill Wangye. Do you want Your Highness to personally kill them?! "
Zheng Lide sighed helplessly.
Xue Ningyu scoffed, "Commander Zheng, Commander Meng, both of you are just a bunch of idlers. Even saying idlers is a compliment, you're both more of a hindrance than a help. They occupy their positions but don't do anything, yet they still think they're so great. Their tails are higher than the house. In the end, people come and go as they please. What has the Imperial Residence of King An become? Ah, what has it become! "
"Yes, yes." Zheng Lide nodded in shame.
He glanced at Chu Li from the corner of his eye.
Seeing that Chu Li's chest and back were pierced by flying daggers, it seemed that he had suffered serious injuries. However, if it were not for his killing spree, causing the Public House to lose ten Grandmasters, they would not be in such a bad state.
However, these words could not be said at this time. Right now, Chu Li was a meritorious minister, and he was a sinner. If he said this, even if he did not die, he would be skinned alive!
The sound of footsteps could be heard as King An strode over. His face was so gloomy that it looked like it was about to drip water.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, everyone bowed to him.
King An waved his hand. Without even looking at Zheng Lide and Meng Zhi, he said to Xue Ningyu, "Why are you two here?"
"Your Royal Highness, we came to visit Sister Siao Shi, but we were blocked by assassins. If it weren't for Chu Li who fought to the death, we would all be dead! "Xue Ningyu said snappily," I want to ask Your Royal Highness, what's wrong with the Protectors in the Public House! "
King An frowned and said, "It's inevitable that we don't have enough manpower. I will find more people. All of you go back. Don't disturb Siao Shi's recuperation. "
"Hmph, if the assassins succeeded this time, I think Sister Siao Shi doesn't need to recuperate anymore. The three of us sisters will accompany each other on the road to hell!" Xue Ningyu said snappily, "She was scared to death!"
Song Liuying also came out of the house. She curtsied and showed a wronged expression.
King An frowned even tighter. He waved his hand impatiently, "Alright, all of you go back. Qiu Er, Qing Er, are you alright?"
When he asked his two daughters, his tone suddenly became gentler. His gaze also softened.
The two girls shook their heads.
"Father, the Protectors in the Public House should be changed. They are all too comfortable!" Leng Qing said indifferently. She glanced at Zheng Lide and Meng Zhi, "If this goes on, I won't even dare to sleep!"
Leng Qiu quickly nodded her head.
King An said snappily, "What do you know? Go back now!"
He looked at Chu Li, "Chu Li, you did well. How are your injuries?"
Chu Li closed fist saluted, "Thank you for your concern, Your Royal Highness. It's nothing serious. It's just a flesh wound."
"Mm, then you continue to guard this side." King An nodded and glanced at Zheng Lide and Meng Zhi.
The two of them lowered their heads even more.
King An scoffed. He ignored the two of them and entered the house.
He saw that Siao Shi's expression was indifferent. She did not look frightened at all. He said a few comforting words. He felt bored and hurried out.
He knew that Zheng Lide and Meng Zhi could not be blamed for this. The cleverest housewife could not cook without rice. There were not enough Grandmasters in the Public House. They could not produce any Grandmasters even if they had three heads and six arms. They had to take it slow.
Chu Li was to be blamed for this. It was Chu Li who broke the foundation of the Public House and made the Imperial Residence of King An a joke!
When he thought of this, he glanced at Chu Li coldly as he walked out. His intention to kill was thick.
Chu Li felt it but pretended not to. He closed fist saluted and sent King An off.
Everyone quickly left. The three corpses were taken away and cleaned up. Only Chu Li and Siao Shi were left in the house. Yang Xu and Xue Ling were also in the courtyard.
Siao Shi looked at him, "Are your injuries alright?"
Chu Li smiled, "I'm alright."
"What happened?" Siao Shi looked at him, "Did you arrange it again?"
Chu Li laughed, "It's not this time. It seems like everyone is looking for an opportunity to make a name for themselves."
He understood these people's thoughts. First, they had a grudge against the Public House. Second, if they were to break into the Imperial Residence of King An and successfully assassinate him, they would immediately be famous.
These factions or forces wanted this. They were not afraid of going against the imperial court. They were afraid of being unknown.
This was a world where martial arts were flourishing. Practicing martial arts was the norm. People did not fear the imperial court. Otherwise, the Public House would not need to suppress them.
Siao Shi said, "Then hurry up and treat your injuries!"
As they were talking, a maid walked into the courtyard with a jade porcelain in her hand. She passed it to Xue Ling, "This is the Golden Wound Ointment from the Princess."
Xue Ling took it and thanked her. She opened it and sniffed it. Then, she entered the house and passed it to Chu Li.
Chu Li smiled and took it.
Siao Shi said, "Princess Xue is from a family of generals. The Golden Wound Ointment must have its unique features. Go and apply the ointment."
"Alright." Chu Li closed fist saluted. He flipped over the wall and went to his courtyard on the west side.
Xue Ling followed him. She pulled out the knife and applied the ointment.
The two flying knives were tightly clamped by his muscles. It looked like they were pierced deep and stable. When they were pulled out, only a little blood flowed out. In fact, it was only a shallow cut.
"Master, why are you showing weakness?" Xue Ling asked.
She could faintly see that Chu Li was hiding his cultivation level. If he wanted to take down those three, he would have done so long ago. He did not need to waste so much effort.
Chu Li shook his head. "I can't be too famous."
"Isn't it good to be in the limelight and teach them a lesson?" Xue Ling did not understand.
Chu Li smiled and said, "I've already taken them down a notch … What do you think of Princess Xue and Princess Song?"
Now that he had killed ten Grandmasters in one go, everyone in the Imperial Residence would know how powerful he was. There was no need for him to show off anymore, otherwise, it would only bring more harm than good.
"They …" Xue Ling shook her head. "I've just met them, so I don't really understand them. Princess Xue seems to be more outspoken. Princess Song, on the other hand, is a little soft."
Chu Li laughed.
Xue Ling quickly said, "Master, am I wrong?"
Chu Li said, "They're soft-hearted … Don't underestimate them."
"Is she really that powerful?" Xue Ling asked curiously. "I've seen them fighting against each other. Isn't she just a chief?"
Chu Li shook his head and said, "The Chief of the Imperial Residence is different. He has more authority than the House of High Dukes … You'll know in the future."
"Then, young master, do you want to do it?"
"Of course I do!"
"Will King An agree to it?"
"I'm afraid he's not willing. He'll find a way to make me a mere figurehead."
"What should we do, young master?"
"We can only react accordingly and take it one step at a time." Chu Li said, "There's no rush. We're already in the Imperial Residence. There's still a long way to go."
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