"Oh, if it isn't Head Chief Chu!" Leng Tao said loudly in a strange tone.
He stood on the steps and looked at Chu Li from head to toe. His small eyes were gleaming with excitement. "I didn't expect Head Chief Chu to have the time to come to our Imperial Residence!"
Chu Li closed fist saluted and said calmly, "Imperial Crown Prince, we came to the Imperial Residence under the orders of the Secret Guardians Hall. We hope that the Imperial Crown Prince can make an exception."
"What are you Secret Guardians doing here?" Leng Tao tilted his head and looked at him. "Oh, I remember now! Didn't Princess Xiao kill two secret guards of the imperial palace? How did Chief Steward Chu become a secret guard of the imperial palace in a blink of an eye? Isn't this change too fast? "
Chu Li's expression did not change. "This is the Emperor's will. We can't reject it."
Leng Qiu looked at Chu Li in dissatisfaction.
Wasn't the chief steward very tough in the past? Why did he soften all of a sudden? In the face of Leng Tao's sarcasm, he did not directly retort, but instead spoke to him in a nice tone.
There was no need to waste words on this kind of fellow. Just fight him directly!
"Oh, so you're saying that it was also the Emperor's intention for you to come to the Prince's Mansion?" Leng Tao said with a smile.
Chu Li said, "The Secret Guardians Hall has received a secret report that spies have infiltrated the Imperial Residence. For the safety of the Princes and Crown Princes, the Secret Guardians Hall has specially conducted an investigation, and I'm in charge of it."
"Investigate?" Leng Tao curled his lips in disdain. "As if you can really find the traitor!"
Chu Li replied, "Of course!"
Leng Tao snorted, "I don't trust you. What should I do?"
He spread his hands and said helplessly, "I'm worried that you have selfish motives. You'll purposely say that the loyal officials in our residence are traitors in order to help Leng Qiu vent her anger, so you'd better save it!"
Chu Li faintly asked, "Is this King Cheng's intention?"
"It's my idea, so what?!" Leng Tao scoffed. "Can't I make the decision?"
Chu Li said, "If it's King Cheng's intention, the Secret Guardians Hall won't force it. We'll just leave. If it's not King Cheng's intention, then please step aside, Imperial Crown Prince."
"Hmph, I'll make the decision today!" Leng Tao waved his hand in annoyance and shouted, "Get lost! Not everyone can enter the Imperial Residence of Prince Cheng!"
Chu Li said calmly, "Does that mean that the Crown Prince is against the Secret Guardians Hall's actions?"
"That's right!" Leng Tao snorted proudly, "I'm against it, so what? … Surnamed Chu, don't think that things are still the same as before. King An's Imperial Residence is no longer the same. You'd better tuck your tail between your legs and behave yourself. No one will agree to your arrogance! "
Chu Li suddenly revealed a smile, "It seems that the Crown Prince wanted to take advantage of our Imperial Residence's weakness to bully us, so he hit Young Lady Qiu, right?"
"… That's right. What are you going to do about it?" Leng Tao raised his head and squinted at him. "I'm the one who hit her. You want to stand up for her?"
"Business is business, private is private!" Chu Li shook his head and said, "I have a clear distinction between public and private affairs. … We are only following the orders of the Secret Guardians Hall to enter the Imperial Residence to investigate the traitor, but the Crown Prince is adamant in stopping us. I can't help but worry that there might be something unspeakable in the Imperial Residence that the Secret Guardians Hall might find out about!"
"Don't slander me!" Leng Tao shouted, "I don't like you, that's why I didn't let you in!"
Chu Li said, "The matters of the Secret Guardians Hall are not up to the Imperial Crown Prince to tell us what to do. Go in!"
Chu Li waved his hand.
Dong Qifei and Yang Zongwen were already angry and immediately walked up the stairs.
"Who dares to enter!" Leng Tao shouted, "Stop them!"
Chu Li said in a low voice, "The Crown Prince is obstructing the Secret Guardians Hall's mission. We can only offend him. Arrest him!"
"Yes!" Dong Qifei and Yang Zongwen rushed towards Leng Tao.
Leng Tao shouted, "Go, whoever knocks them down will be heavily rewarded!"
Leng Tao was followed by ten Protectors. They were overjoyed.
Although Leng Tao was a playboy, he was a man of his word and was generous. When they heard the reward, they immediately glared and rushed towards Dong Qifei and Yang Zongwen.
Unfortunately, they were all Innate Masters. The Grandmasters were appointed by Chen Kong to protect the Imperial Residence. They were usually not instructed by Leng Tao.
The group of Protectors behind Leng Tao was raised by him. There were no Grandmasters.
"Bam bam bam bam …" Ten muffled sounds were heard. The ten Protectors flew out and landed at Leng Tao's feet.
Chu Li shook his head and said, "The Crown Prince wants to stop the Secret Guardians Hall's mission with these people? … Senior Chen! "
He closed fist saluted in the direction of the Imperial Residence. His expression was calm.
There was no movement from inside the door.
Chu Li sighed and said, "Senior Chen, why do you have to force me?"
As he finished speaking, he lightly swung his hand.
"Slap!" A crisp slap was heard.
Leng Tao's eyes widened. He could not help but cover his face. The pain was unbearable. He shouted in disbelief, "You dare to hit me?!"
Chu Li smiled and said, "I dare not! I dare not! This is to teach the Crown Prince a lesson on behalf of the Secret Guardians Hall! "
As he finished speaking, he swung his arm again.
"Slap!" Another crisp slap was heard. The other side of Leng Tao's face was slapped again.
"Ah …" Leng Tao was furious. His small eyes were red. He stared at Chu Li and said, "You dare to hit me! You dare to hit me! "
Chu Li looked towards the door and raised his voice, "Senior Chen, are you still not coming out? Then I will continue to hit you! "
He stretched out his hand and swung his palm again.
"Slap!"
Leng Tao's hands were separated by an invisible force. His pale and fat face was exposed. He was slapped again.
"Stop!" Chen Kong shouted in a low voice.
He fluttered and appeared in front of Chu Li. Three Grandmasters followed closely behind him.
Chen Kong's face was gloomy. He stared at Chu Li coldly, "Head Chief Chu, don't you think you are being too reckless?"
Chu Li smiled and said, "I am acting under the orders of the Secret Guardians Hall. However, the Crown Prince interfered and caused trouble for no reason. For the dignity of the Secret Guardians Hall, I had to take action. I hope that Senior Chen will forgive me. Even if I go to the Emperor, I will be standing on the side of reason. Am I right?"
"He is the Crown Prince after all. The Imperial Family has to be respected!" Chen Kong scoffed.
Chu Li laughed, "The Crown Prince does not care about the Imperial Family's reputation. A man bullying a weak woman. Do I have to respect him? Where would the dignity of the Imperial Princess be! … Senior Chen, are we allowed to enter the Imperial Residence? "
"Well …" Chen Kong looked at Leng Tao and shook his head. He felt that it was shameless. He did not want to argue about this matter anymore. He shook his head and said, "His Royal Highness still wants you to go back."
"His Royal Highness does not want us to go in?" Chu Li smiled and said, "His Royal Highness does not want to investigate the traitor?"
Chen Kong was dressed in a blue robe. He had an outstanding aura, "His Royal Highness does not want to cause panic."
Chu Li said, "Then can His Royal Highness be sure that there is no traitor in the Imperial Residence? If something really happens, the Secret Guardians Hall will not be responsible. "
"What traitor!" Chen Kong smiled and said, "The Imperial Residence is as strong as a piece of iron."
Chu Li closed fist saluted, "Since His Royal Highness has said so, we will not force you. We will leave now. If anything happens in the future, don't look for the Secret Guardians Hall. Goodbye!"
"Wait!" Leng Tao shouted, "You hit me and you want to leave just like that?"
Chu Li smiled and said, "I am sorry, Crown Prince. Did I hit you too hard?"
"You with the surname Chu, just you wait!" Leng Tao pointed at him angrily, "I will take good care of Leng Qiu unless she does not come out!"
Chu Li sighed and looked at Chen Kong, "Is this also His Royal Highness' intention?"
"His Royal Highness will not care much about the children's nonsense," Chen Kong smiled and said, "Head Chief Chu, why do you have to care about these small matters?"
Chu Li said, "Then I will teach Lady Qiu a sword technique. When the time comes to kill the Crown Prince, don't blame me for not warning you!"
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