"Say it," King Ping said.
Chu Li said, "I know Your Royal Highness wants to know the murderer."
"Yes." King Ping said, "You and Xu Huande investigated the consort's case. In the end, Xu Huande was sent to guard the Imperial Mausoleum because he couldn't find the truth. This is strange. As far as I know, there's no case that you haven't solved!"
Chu Li sighed.
King Ping said, "Based on my understanding of you, you should've solved this case."
Chu Li said, "It's not the Holy Church of Light that Your Royal Highness is thinking of."
"Who is it?" King Ping asked coldly, his eyes shining like candles.
His voice was cold and emotionless, but Chu Li could feel the rage he was suppressing, a rage that could burn everything.
Chu Li said, "Zheng Dynasty's Mysterious Pavilion."
"Zheng Dynasty!" King Ping looked at him in surprise.
Chu Li said, "Everyone thought it was the Li Dynasty. Who knew it was the Zheng Dynasty?"
"What a Zheng Dynasty!" King Ping gritted his teeth so hard that they creaked.
He did not realize it. His eyes were fixed on Chu Li, brighter than the bonfire. It was like a burning flame, as if it wanted to burn everything.
Chu Li sighed. "This move is steady, ruthless, and accurate. It directly forced Your Royal Highness to send troops to the Li Dynasty!"
"Mysterious Pavilion!" King Ping let out a long sigh and said, "I'm not wrong, right?"
Chu Li said, "If I'm not wrong, it's Mysterious Pavilion, but it's a disciple of the Holy Church of Light. There's something wrong with this disciple of the Holy Church of Light. It's very likely that he's a seed planted by the Zheng Dynasty that hasn't been awakened."
"Cunning." King Ping nodded. "The Ji Dynasty is far from that."
He hated the Holy Church of Light disciple who did it. He wanted to dig out the corpse and dismember it to appease the hatred in his heart.
Chu Li said, "Your Royal Highness, what are you going to do? Mobilize troops for revenge? "
"I won't." King Ping said coldly, "If I really do that, my father will immediately take away my military power. I'll swallow my anger!"
Chu Li looked at him in shock.
He had always thought that King Ping would impulsively seek revenge for his consort by sending troops to either the Li Dynasty or the Zheng Dynasty. This was also the emperor's concern, which was why he had thrown Xu Huande into the Imperial Mausoleum to stop him from talking nonsense.
King Ping sneered. "There's still a long way to go. Moreover, it's not that easy to deal with Mysterious Pavilion!"
Chu Li asked, "Then what does the Royal Highness want to do?"
"I'll annihilate the Zheng Dynasty and let everyone in the Zheng Dynasty's Mysterious Pavilion be buried with the princess!" King Ping said calmly.
Chu Li sighed. "Your Royal Highness has a long way to go!"
The Great Ji Dynasty's primary enemy was the Li Dynasty. In recent years, the Li Dynasty had been trying to invade the east and annex the Great Ji Dynasty to strengthen itself.
On the other hand, the Ji Dynasty was weak and was only barely holding on because of King Ping's military prowess. Without King Ping, the Li Dynasty would have long broken through the borders and entered the Ji Dynasty's territory to wreak havoc. The Ji Dynasty's vitality would be greatly damaged and would become weaker.
In the long run, in less than a few years, the Great Ji Dynasty would not be too far from destruction.
Of course, the Fu Dynasty would intervene and stop the Li Dynasty from getting their way. However, once the Fu Dynasty intervened, the Ji Dynasty would lose its independence.
If they wanted to defeat the Zheng Dynasty when they could not even protect themselves, it would be a pipe dream.
However, Chu Li would not underestimate the power of a person who was bent on revenge. King Ping might be able to do it.
If it were him, he would do the same as King Ping and annihilate the Mysterious Pavilion to avenge the princess!
"Father knows about this, right?" King Ping asked in a low voice.
Chu Li smiled bitterly. "What do you think, Your Royal Highness?"
"It's been hard on Xu Huande!" King Ping sighed and nodded slowly. "It's been hard on you too!"
He had a sharp mind and figured out the key to this in the blink of an eye. His father's role in this and the risk Chu Li took.
His cold heart suddenly felt a sense of gratitude.
If it were someone else, they would not have dared to do what Chu Li did and bring disaster upon themselves!
He stared at Chu Li and asked, "Why are you helping me?"
Chu Li replied, "I'm not helping you, Your Royal Highness. I just can't stand by and watch. I feel that Your Royal Highness should know who the real enemy is and not be kept in the dark!"
"Aren't you afraid of Father?"
"The Emperor has been testing me to find out if I know the mastermind." Chu Li smiled. "I've been trying my best to hide it all these days and I'm finally free now. The Emperor can kill me if he wants to."
"I'll remember this favor!" King Ping patted him on the shoulder.
Chu Li burst out laughing. "I hope I'm still alive for Your Royal Highness to return this favor! I'll take my leave first. "
"There's no hurry." King Ping waved his hand. "Sit with me and bring me some wine!"
A protector from afar strode over with two water bags.
King Ping gestured for Chu Li to have one.
Chu Li took it and pulled out the cork. A mellow fragrance greeted him.
"Come, have a good drink with me!" King Ping pulled out the cork and gulped down the water as if he was going to get drunk.
Chu Li did not say anything and drank a few mouthfuls in one go.
The mellow fragrance was extremely strong when it entered his mouth. It was so spicy that it was not his throat but his stomach. He felt an indescribable pleasure.
King Ping's dark expression did not change but his eyes became brighter.
Chu Li drank without saying a word.
"Chu Li, don't worry. No one else will know about what happened today. No one will mention anything about the Zheng Dynasty's Mysterious Pavilion!" King Ping looked at him. "This matter is over. I won't ask my father about it so that he won't be put in a difficult position."
Chu Li said, "Your Royal Highness, you should ask what you need to so that the Emperor won't be suspicious."
"Sigh." King Ping shook his head and sighed. "It's rare to have someone to talk to. You have the guts to disregard power and authority. You even dare to go against my father. Well done!"
Chu Li smiled. "If I didn't do that, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself. It would be a sullen life. Instead of that, I might as well be happy. If I die, I die. It's no big deal!"
"Good!" King Ping praised him and gulped down the wine again.
"I'm in a dilemma now." King Ping shook his head and sighed. "There's no way forward or retreat."
"Actually, Your Royal Highness, you should take a step back." Chu Li said, "This is the best opportunity. Let people think that you're too sad and no longer interested in making contributions. The Emperor will understand your pain. The border doesn't need you that much now, Your Royal Highness."
"I'm afraid that once I step back, I won't have a chance to rise again." King Ping sighed.
When he first heard about the real culprit, his emotions were stirred up. He was grateful that Chu Li had risked his life to tell him the truth. He admired Chu Li's wisdom and courage. Coupled with the stimulation of the wine, he opened his mouth and told Chu Li these secrets that he had only thought about in his mind.
"As long as the Li Dynasty and the Zheng Dynasty are not destroyed, why would Your Royal Highness worry about not having a place to use your skills?" Chu Li said. "Is there another person in the Ji Dynasty who is as good at fighting as Your Royal Highness?"
"Not necessarily."
"Even if there is, there won't be a chance to grow."
"Hmm, that makes sense."
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