He was the Deputy Chief of the Inner Residence and had seen his fair share of beauties. However, it was his first time seeing a woman like Xue Ling who made his heart beat faster.
Her cold gaze and beautiful face were like a sharp sword that pierced his heart. He suddenly had an incomparably strong impulse to obtain this woman!
His thoughts turned quickly. She was Princess Siao's maid and had a high status. Although he was the Deputy Chief, he could not control Princess Siao. If he really angered Princess Siao, the Head Chief would not let him go.
Hmph, although the Head Chief was powerful and had killed many people, he was just a martial artist, a young and arrogant man!
At the banquet, he was very arrogant. He must not be willing to be under someone else. This time, he played a little trick and he still fell for it. Once His Royal Highness wakes up, the first thing he will do is to deal with the Head Chief!
By then, with the Head Chief's arrogance, he will definitely go against His Royal Highness. His Royal Highness might kick him out of the residence or even kill him!
Moreover, the Head Chief was just a figurehead. He did not have any real power and could not control him!
Thinking about this, he smiled proudly. What was the use of being powerful in martial arts? He was just a martial artist. What was truly powerful was his brain. He could decide a person's fate with just one sentence. This feeling was truly amazing!
He stood outside the courtyard and listened attentively.
"Princess Xue, the Deputy Chief Li outside is quite interesting." Chu Li took the embroidered bag and smiled at Xue Ningyu.
Xue Ningyu said, "Li Gui has a lot of wicked ideas. Sometimes we need to beat him up."
"Then I won't say much." Chu Li smiled, "But it seems like he has some thoughts about Miss Qiu Er."
"Hmm —?" Xue Ningyu was stunned and shook her head, "No! This guy knows his limits! "
Chu Li smiled and said, "Princess, sometimes people can't control themselves. They know that they can't do it, but they still do it. Although my eyes aren't very sharp, I still have some ability to see through people."
"No, no." Xue Ningyu shook her head.
"I hope I'm wrong." Chu Li smiled and casually changed the topic, "Let's not talk about this. Let's get down to business."
"Yes, yes. Let's get down to business. "Xue Ningyu quickly said.
She began to mutter in her heart.
While Li Gui is full of evil tricks, he isn't that bold. I don't think he has any improper thoughts about Wang Qiu 'er.
However, the Head Chief was not a simple person. He had reached Rank-1 at such a young age. He was definitely not someone who spoke without thinking. Since he said that, he must have seen some clues.
People would change, especially in an environment like the Prince's Mansion. Power and influence would quickly change a person. Li Gui acted the same in front of him, but that didn't mean that he hadn't changed. He was just good at pretending and didn't show it!
Should he firmly believe that Li Gui didn't have any bad intentions, or should he take precautions and investigate first?
These two thoughts were entangled in his mind, and after a moment, he made a decision.
He just had to investigate it secretly so that Li Gui wouldn't find out.
If there really was a problem, then he really couldn't be allowed to stay. Once he's lustful, he'll do anything. I want him to stay away from Qiu 'er.
Chu Li's casual words sent chills down Li Gui's spine.
Chu Li had exposed the deepest thoughts that he had buried deep in his heart.
He was shocked and frightened. His face was as pale as a sheet of paper. The bright sunlight shone on his body, but it could not melt the coldness in his heart.
— —
Chu Li picked up two strands of hair and sat on the couch that Xue Ling brought out. He activated the All-Seeing Divine Power.
After a moment, he opened his eyes. He was deep in thought.
"Have you found them?" Xue Ningyu asked.
Chu Li frowned and muttered, "Outside the town! … This time they came prepared. I'm afraid I can't do it alone. The Protectors of the Imperial Residence have to be mobilized. "
"Of course!" Xue Ningyu said, "I'll have to trouble the Head Chief to bring people there personally."
Chu Li said, "I'll go and see the Royal Highness."
He looked at Siao Shi.
Siao Shi waved her hand and said, "Don't worry, there are seven Grandmasters protecting me. Just go and come back quickly! "
Chu Li nodded. She had the sarira beads. He could come back anytime, so he wasn't that worried.
He and Xue Ningyu went to the study room.
There were only three people guarding the study room. Xu Ning, Zheng Lide. Song Liuying.
"They're outside the town. The Head Chief needs people to save them." Xue Ningyu looked at Zheng Lide, "Commander Zheng, bring some people and go with the Head Chief!"
Zheng Lide looked troubled, "Princess Xue, the Royal Highness …"
"If there's no other way, let Sister Siao Shi come over first. The Protectors over there will be enough people!" Xue Ningyu said.
Zheng Lide shook his head, "Without the Royal Highness's order, we can't mobilize the people in the Imperial Residence."
"Not even the Head Chief?" Xue Ningyu asked.
Zheng Lide looked at Chu Li and nodded helplessly.
Chu Li looked at Xu Ning.
Xu Ning did not say a word. He lowered his eyebrows and closed his eyes like an old monk meditating.
At this moment, Li Gui reported from outside, "Princess, another two maids have gone missing."
"What happened!" Xue Ningyu shouted, "Come in!"
Li Gui bowed his body and entered the study room carefully. He said softly, "Another two maids have not returned."
"How many maids are there outside?" Xue Ningyu said impatiently, "The last time two went missing, didn't you call the rest back?"
"Princess, please forgive me." Li Gui lowered his head.
Xue Ningyu said impatiently, "What about now?"
"Yes, they are all back." Li Gui said quickly.
Xue Ningyu scoffed and turned to look at Zheng Lide, "Commander Zheng, you're going to watch them die, aren't you?"
"Princess Xue …" Zheng Lide looked troubled as he looked at the unconscious Prince An.
Song Liuying said, "Commander Zheng, how about this. Sister Xue and I have unanimously decided to let the Head Chief bring some people over. When the Royal Highness wakes up, we will be the ones responsible! … Commander Zheng, the Royal Highness is unconscious. Does that mean our words don't count? "
"I don't dare!" Zheng Lide said quickly.
Xue Ningyu said, "Then Young?? Gather? Govern the airship? Si Yi.
Zheng Lide turned to look at Chu Li, "Head Chief, how many people do we need to bring?"
Chu Li said, "This group of people dared to take revenge like this. They must have come prepared. It's useless to have fewer people. Bring eight Grandmasters!"
"Eight?!" Zheng Lide frowned.
"Commander Zheng, if you delay any longer, you'll be the one to blame if they're in danger!" Xue Ningyu waved her hand impatiently, "Hurry up, I'll bring Sister Xiao over!"
"… Yes." Zheng Lide nodded helplessly, "Please follow me, Head Chief."
Chu Li could see his reluctance but he did not care.
Zheng Lide groaned in his heart.
The Head Chief was not on the same side as Prince An. They were enemies!
If the Head Chief brought people to their deaths, he would not be able to call for help. Even if he managed to escape with his life, his subordinates would die. When the Royal Highness wakes up, he would not be able to escape the blame!
The two of them arrived outside the courtyard. Zheng Lide called out and eight Grandmasters appeared.
"The Head Chief wants to bring us to rescue the missing maids." Commander Zheng said in a low voice. He glanced at the eight Grandmasters, "No matter what, they're from the Imperial Residence. We can't just watch them die."
"Commander, is the Royal Highness awake?" A middle-aged man asked.
He was tall and strong with a handsome face. Only his eyes were slightly cold, like a venomous snake staring at someone.
"Yin Wuqiu, the Royal Highness is not awake yet." Zheng Lide shook his head, "But Princess Siao will come over. Ji Laowu and the others will come over to guard the Royal Highness."
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