The four of them looked at Chang Gui.
Chang Gui was still smiling at Chu Li. "Sweeping a street shouldn't be a difficult task, right?"
Chu Li closed fist saluted. "Yes."
Chang Gui stared at him as if he was trying to read his every expression. In the end, he shook his head in disappointment. "Alright then, since you've just arrived, take a rest first. Don't be sick and stay in bed. Start tomorrow. Come over tomorrow after breakfast and someone will bring you along."
"Yes." Chu Li revealed a smile and slowly asked, "I wonder which of the Mayor's relatives you cherish the most?"
The question was abrupt and strange. Chang Gui frowned at him.
Chu Li shook his head. "Should I find my own place to stay?"
"You can stay wherever you want as long as you don't delay the task." Chang Gui waved his hand impatiently.
Chu Li closed fist saluted. "Goodbye."
The four of them left the Town Defense Prefecture with a sour expression.
It was obvious that the job of sweeping a street was a show of strength.
He, a dignified rank 1 Imperial Guard, sweeping the streets was simply an insult to him. This city guard seemed to be smiling, but his eyes were filled with hostility.
Lu Yurong suddenly burst into laughter. "Sweeping a street is a good job. I'll go on a tour tomorrow and learn from everyone in Fairy's Capital. I'll help you make a name for yourself!"
Xiao Qi looked at her in dissatisfaction.
Lu Yurong smiled. "Chu Li, why don't you reject the job?"
"If I do, there's a better job waiting for me." Chu Li said, "Transporting feces."
"This is even more vicious!" Lu Yurong exclaimed.
Fa Yuan asked, "Brother Chu, are you going to accept it just like that?"
Chu Li had been deep in thought. He smiled. "He's a local tyrant, of course I won't sweep the street!"
"What should we do?" Fa Yuan asked. "He's a powerful man. I can only obey him and not disobey him!"
The Town Defense Prefecture was the highest official in the city and reported directly to the imperial court. Chu Li was now assigned to the Imperial Mausoleum. If he did not listen to the Town Defense Prefecture and submitted a report, the Emperor would be furious and punish him even more severely.
Not only would he not be able to return, but he would also be in a worse situation.
His martial arts had been crippled and he was just waiting for the Emperor to let him return to Fairy's Capital so that he could quickly recover his martial arts. All he was waiting for was a word from the Emperor.
Chu Li smiled. "Everyone has their weaknesses."
Fa Yuan looked at him in confusion.
Xiao Qi said, "I'll buy a residence first and settle down."
Chu Li shook his head. "There's no rush. We'll stay in an inn first."
They quickly found an inn in the city and asked for a small courtyard. Fa Yuan and Lu Yurong had no intention of leaving.
Chu Li ordered a banquet and sat in the gazebo in the courtyard.
Lu Yurong ate a few mouthfuls of food and took two sips of wine. She smiled and said, "Fine, I'll help you plead for him. Give him His Highness King Jing's letter."
Chu Li shook his head. "Forget it."
Lu Yurong gave him a sidelong glance. "Why? You don't want to owe His Highness King Jing a favor?"
Chu Li said, "I'm just afraid that His Highness King Jing isn't as influential as you think!"
Lu Yurong smiled and shook her head. "You think too highly of him!"
Chu Li shook his head and smiled without saying a word.
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Chang Gui sat in the hall and rubbed his bulging belly with satisfaction.
The feeling of stepping on a proud son of heaven under his feet was too enchanting, making him excited and satisfied.
He stroked his beard and sighed again, a little unsatisfied.
Unfortunately, Chu Li was too tactful and did not give him a chance to explode.
He originally thought that Chu Li, who was proud and arrogant, would not be able to keep his cool when he heard about this lowly task. After all, he was young and full of vigor. He would definitely be unconvinced and question him. Then, he would smile and ask him if he wanted to do this task.
Chu Li would definitely say no, then he would announce his other task, which was to help transport feces!
At this time, he would not be able to refuse. If he did, then he would have to write a book to make this proud son of heaven fall into the dust and never be able to make a comeback!
Thinking of this, he was inexplicably excited. He licked his lips as if he was facing a feast.
Then, he shook his head and sighed. It was a pity that Chu Li was so tactful and flexible. He actually agreed to it. This guy was so slippery that he dodged a bullet!
Suddenly, he felt something and looked up. Lu Yurong, whose face was covered by a white veil and was dressed in a white robe, was standing in the hall.
His heart skipped a beat. This woman's cultivation level was very high!
However, no matter how high her cultivation level was, she would not dare to do anything to him!
"His Royal Highness King Jing has a letter for Mayor Chang." She took out the letter from her sleeves and gently let go. The waterproof envelope floated as if it was carried by an invisible hand and arrived in front of Chang Gui at a moderate speed.
Chang Gui received it calmly. After tearing it open, he glanced at the white paper and gently placed it on the table beside him.
"Mayor Chang, what do you think?" Lu Yurong asked.
Chang Gui grinned and said, "This Chu Li's reputation is quite extraordinary. He hasn't even arrived, but the letters from the Royal Highnesses have already arrived. To be honest, not only have I received a letter from His Royal Highness King Jing, but I've also received letters from Prince Bao, Prince Kang, and Prince Ping. They've asked me to take care of Chu Li."
Lu Yurong frowned and suddenly understood.
Whatever His Royal Highness King Jing thought of, it was impossible for the Royal Highnesses to not have thought of it. He was one step ahead of her.
"I can't afford to offend the Royal Highnesses." Chang Gui shook his head and sighed. "But rules are rules. Without rules, nothing can be done. I'm under the orders of the imperial court and His Majesty to guard this city. I have to enforce the law and do things according to the rules. I can't be biased!"
"Changing to a leisurely job isn't to the point of being biased, is it?" Lu Yurong frowned and stared at him. Her bright eyes were cold and she was secretly annoyed.
She did not think that Chang Gui was a pure and honest official. He was just seizing the opportunity to show off his strength in order to gain the Emperor's favor. He was an opportunistic person who wanted to use Chu Li as a stepping stone to climb up.
Chang Gui said in a low voice, "Chu Li wants to change his job, others want to change their job too. Everyone is dissatisfied with their job. How can I be convinced by this?"
Among those who were sent to the Imperial Mausoleum, some had a chance to turn things around, especially those imperial court officials who did not know martial arts. After arriving at Adjacent Town, they might be able to return to the imperial court, but some had no chance to turn things around.
Chu Li was personally sent to the Imperial Mausoleum by the Emperor. He had deceived the Emperor and lost his reputation. Once he spoke, the Emperor would not go back on his word. How could he change it? Therefore, Chu Li had no chance to turn things around.
A person like him who could not turn things around and was famous was the best stepping stone for Chang Gui. If Chang Gui taught him a lesson, he would be able to earn the reputation of an honest official and leave Adjacent Town. There was a chance that he could gain the Emperor's favor and return to Fairy's Capital.
Although the Royal Highnesses would blame him for not giving them face, as long as he had the reputation of an honest official and did what he wanted, they would eventually be convinced. Moreover, it did not matter even if they held a grudge against him. As long as he could return to Fairy's Capital and leave this remote place!
"Mayor Chang, you have a good plan. I'm just afraid that your plan won't work!" Lu Yurong said coldly. "Chu Li is not someone you can bully as you please!"
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