"Why, can't I?" Chu Li asked.
Chief Zhu smiled bitterly. "To be honest, Head Chief, the ladies of the Verdant Cloud Brothel are very arrogant. They have to make appointments early. I guess Miss Yu Qing already has an appointment, the Verdant Cloud Brothel won't break the rules."
Chu Li said, "Today is not the day for tomorrow."
Chief Zhu was still hesitant.
Chu Li frowned. "Still not enough?"
Chief Zhu said embarrassedly, "I heard it needs to be three days in advance."
Chu Li said, "Three days? As expected of the Verdant Cloud Brothel! "
Chief Zhu said carefully, "We can use the Imperial Residence's name to suppress it. At most, it can be one day in advance. If you want to see Miss Yu Qing, I'm afraid it'll be the night after tomorrow."
Chu Li pondered. "Three days! Fine, I'll give it a try! "
He would not look for Prince Bao again. He already owed Prince Bao many favors after redeeming two people. These favors had to be returned.
It was not easy to return Prince Bao's favor. His identity was too sensitive and could easily attract trouble.
"Yes. I'll go now." Chief Zhu nodded.
"It'll be best if I can see Miss Yu Qing in person," Chu Li said.
"Yes." Chief Zhu nodded.
He turned and left the courtyard. He left the Imperial Residence of King An and went straight to the Verdant Cloud Brothel.
The Verdant Cloud Brothel was located in a residential area. He came to an inconspicuous residence and passed the invitation to two Protectors.
Dusk had arrived. Two red lanterns were hung in front of the residence. It looked no different from the other residences.
The two young Protectors glanced at it and realized it was Chief Chu Li of the Imperial Residence of King An. They thought for a while and asked Chief Zhu to wait. They had to pass it to the Chief first and let him arrange it. They could not make the decision.
Chief Zhu nodded in understanding.
He was in charge of receiving guests. Of course, he knew the rules. He stood quietly at the side.
It was already dusk but the place was not as crowded as he imagined.
He stood there for fifteen minutes. Only one guest came in. It was a carriage. It stopped in front of the main entrance and two middle-aged men came out of the carriage.
Chief Zhu knew all the important people in the Fairy's Capital. He could tell at a glance that these two were famous Imperial Princes. One was the youngest son of Prince Bao while the other was the youngest son of Prince Kang. Both of them were of high status but they were usually low-key. Normal people would not recognize them.
The two of them recognized Chief Steward Zhu. They stopped in their tracks and sized him up.
"You're the Chief of Prince An's Imperial Residence?" Prince Bao's youngest son, Leng Shoushi, asked.
Leng Shoushi's body was tall and slender, like a jade tree in the wind. He was handsome and cold, as if he was a thousand miles away.
"Greetings, Crown Prince Shi." Chief Zhu cupped his fist and bowed. "Greetings, Crown Prince Shan."
The youngest son of Prince Kang, Leng Shoushan, smiled and said, "Could it be that Prince An is here too? What a rare visitor! "
His stature was shorter than Leng Shoushi by a fist. His body was straight, his long face was handsome, and he had an unruly smile on his face.
Chief Zhu hurriedly shook his head and said, "Shizi Shan is mistaken. His Royal Highness is cultivating in seclusion and is not in the residence. It is the Head Chief who wants to come to Verdant Cloud Brothel to meet a lady and sent a visiting card in advance."
"Oh, Head Chief, is it Chu Li?" Leng Shoushan turned his head and smiled. "Ninth Brother, we've only heard of Head Chief Chu's name, but we've never seen him before."
Leng Shoushi said, "What's there to see?"
Leng Shoushan smiled. "Aren't you curious?"
"I'm not curious, let's go in." Leng Shoushi walked in.
While Leng Shoushan followed closely behind, he said to Chief Zhu, "Tell your Head Chief to find a time to have a drink together!"
"Yes." Chief Zhu quickly cupped his fist and answered.
He secretly let out a sigh of relief. These Princes were not to be trifled with. They did not have any goals, they only wanted to eat, drink, and be merry. They had no heart for achievements and liked to let their emotions affect their decisions. If they did not like someone, they would always find trouble with that person and treat it as a pleasure.
Although the Head Chief was wise and powerful, if he were to offend them, there would be endless trouble.
After a while, the Protector from before came out and smiled at Chief Zhu. "Miss Yu Qing seems to have taken a liking to the Head Chief. She has already rejected today's guest and invited the Head Chief over to meet her."
"Ah — —?" Chief Zhu said in surprise, "Is it really tonight?"
"That's right." The young Protector handed over an invitation and smiled. "This is the invitation. You can bring it over tonight."
"Thank you, thank you!" Chief Zhu was overjoyed. He quickly cupped his fist and thanked him.
The young Protector quickly waved his hand and smiled. "Chief Zhu, you're too kind. We don't have much to say. It's Miss Yu Qing's own decision. Chief Zhu, please go back and ask the Head Chief to come over as soon as possible so that Miss Yu Qing won't have to wait for too long."
"Yes, yes, yes." Chief Zhu took the invitation and thanked him again. He then rushed back to Chu Li's courtyard.
When he returned to Chu Li's courtyard, he realized that he was not there, so he went to the Tianshu Courtyard.
When Chu Li arrived at the Tianshu Courtyard, Siao Shi glanced at him and continued reading, ignoring him.
She was dressed in a bluish-white gown. Her satin hair shone with a dark light. Her jade-like face was cold.
Chu Li smiled as he sat in front of the stone table and faced her. A faint fragrance wafted into his nose. He smiled. "Why is the Lady here? Aren't you staying for a few more days? "
"I can stay if I want and leave if I want," Siao Shi said coldly. "Do I need to ask for your permission?"
Chu Li smiled at her.
Siao Shi scoffed. "Even if I want to ask for permission, I need to see her first!"
Chu Li said, "I've been busy in Crouching Bull Mountain for the past few days. Now I finally have a clue."
"Hmph, Crouching Bull Mountain!" Siao Shi said disdainfully. "Why do you care about that small sect? It's so weak. They say they're a first-rate sect. In my opinion, it won't take long. Within a hundred years, they'll fall to a second-rate sect!"
"I'm aiming for the Surpassing State." Chu Li smiled. "If we have the Surpassing State, the High Duke's Public House can nurture their own masters. Isn't that great?"
"You're always thinking of something good!" Siao Shi sneered. "Do you think Crouching Bull Mountain will listen to you?"
Chu Li said, "I'm the next Hill Master of Crouching Bull Mountain. It won't be long before I'm in charge of Crouching Bull Mountain."
Siao Shi rolled her eyes at him.
Chu Li smiled. "How about we go to Spirit Cranes Peak tomorrow?"
"You're still thinking about Spirit Cranes Peak!" Siao Shi scoffed. "I thought you've forgotten!"
Chu Li smiled and shook his head.
Siao Shi glared at him and scoffed. "What's wrong with King An? Where's his shadow?"
Before Chu Li came, she was extremely angry. She decided not to be nice to him. Once they met and said a few words, her anger dissipated.
"I'll find a place to hide and isolate myself. I'm afraid I'll be crippled by the Amethyst Mountain again." Chu Li said.
Siao Shi pursed her lips and smiled.
"Head Chief." Chief Zhu's voice rang.
Chu Li thought to himself that Elder Zhu was being silly today. He scoffed. "Come in!"
Chief Zhu entered carefully and handed over the invitation. "Head Chief, Miss Yu Qing has rejected tonight's guest. She's inviting you to meet her tonight."
"Yes, I know." Chu Li took the invitation and glared at him.
Chief Zhu was hesitant outside. He knew he shouldn't come in at this time. However, after some thought, he decided to come in and report as soon as possible. If not, the Head Chief would still complain if he delayed.
Siao Shi sneered.
Chu Li coughed. "Chief Zhu, you may go."
"Head Chief, do you want to prepare a carriage?" Chief Zhu said. "I'll prepare it now."
Chu Li waved his hand. "I'll go myself. You may go."
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