Leng Shoushan had an ugly expression on his face. He nodded slowly and sighed. "Yes, after such a long delay, even the dumbest murderer would have disappeared without a trace. In the end, it's the governor's incompetence that caused him to miss a golden opportunity!"
Chu Li did not respond.
Leng Shoushan could say this, but he could not. As the Centurion of the Secret Guardians Hall, he had a high position. If his words were to spread, it would affect the governor greatly.
It would be strange if the governor could break through such an intricate assassination.
Leng Shoushi asked, "Can't Head Chief Chu take over?"
Chu Li shook his head. "Imperial Princes, Mei Yi Courtyard has already taken over this case. If we interfere, we'll be taking credit for it. In the Secret Guardians Hall, credit is everything. Blocking someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents. Doing a good deed will get them money, martial arts, treasured swords, and even other rare treasures. If we take their credit, it'll be a life and death feud!"
"Sigh … It's already been five days, and there's still no progress in the Secret Guardians Hall. I'm afraid there's no hope." Leng Shoushan shook his head and finished his drink. "Father's mood is getting worse. I think he can't hold it in any longer."
"Head Chief Chu, this won't become an unsolved case, right?" Leng Shoushi asked.
Chu Li looked at him and smiled bitterly. He shook his head without saying a word.
Leng Shoushan and Leng Shoushi immediately understood that they were right.
"Is there no other way?" Leng Shoushan asked unwillingly.
Chu Li said, "We can only rely on Mei Yi Courtyard's ability. They're the most elite in the residence, there might be hope. However, Imperial Princes, don't have too much hope. Ten days … The clues that can be found have already been found. The ones that can't be found will never be found, so …"
He shook his head and stopped talking.
Leng Shoushan said hatefully, "Are we just going to let the murderer roam free? My fifth brother died for nothing!"
Leng Shoushi said, "The governor is an idiot. I think the Secret Guardians Hall doesn't live up to its name!"
Chu Li smiled bitterly. "Imperial Prince Shi, there's a limit to a person's strength. How can everything go smoothly in this world? Everyone wants to catch the murderer, but the murderer is one step ahead. It's just like martial arts. If you meet someone stronger than you, you can only blame your bad luck."
"Head Chief Chu, I think if you take action, you'll definitely be able to find the murderer!" Leng Shoushi said, "Up until now, none of the cases that you've handled have not been solved. Why didn't you take over this case?"
Chu Li said, "After all, I've just arrived here. I'm a junior in the Secret Guardians Hall, so it's not good for me to be in the limelight. Moreover, the Mei Yi Courtyard is indeed full of elites. I might not have been able to defeat them even if I fought them, so I didn't manage to snatch it away. It's rare to see such a contribution."
Prince Bao's power was immense, and he was deeply trusted by the Emperor. If he could gain Prince Bao's gratitude, there would be countless benefits in the future. He was an example, there were things that other people could not do, such as the redemption of the Verdant Cloud Brothel's lady, Prince An could definitely do it, and he could do it.
"If Father personally asked to hand the case over to the Mei Er Courtyard, would that work?" Leng Shoushan asked.
Chu Li smiled bitterly. "Based on Prince Bao's reputation, since he has spoken, the Secret Guardians Hall will obey."
Leng Shoushan sighed. "I know, Head Chief, you will still become enemies with Mei Yi Courtyard."
Chu Li did not say anything. Instead, he picked up the white jade cup and drained it in one gulp.
"But I really have no other choice!" Leng Shoushan said, "Seeing Father getting older day by day, as his son, I have no other ability, I can only sacrifice my reputation to beg you, Head Chief!"
Leng Shoushi said, "Head Chief Chu, if you can help, please help."
Chu Li smiled bitterly. "To be honest with the two Imperial Princes, when this case came out, I decided not to touch it. When it was handed over to the Secret Guardians Hall, the Mei Er Courtyard did not fight for it, it was obvious that it was dangerous."
"Is there anything that you're afraid of, Head Chief Chu?" Leng Shoushi asked.
Chu Li shook his head. "I have enemies everywhere, I really don't want to make any more enemies, or else it would be a great sin to implicate the Imperial Residence of Prince An."
Leng Shoushan frowned. "You're saying that the person who tried to assassinate my Fifth Brother is a powerful person?"
Chu Li said, "It's purely an intuition, it's hard to say."
The two of them nodded.
Chu Li said, "I owe His Royal Highness two favors, I've been looking for a chance to return them, but this time, it's really not a good time to return the favor. If something goes wrong, I might even lose my life, I wouldn't dare to act recklessly."
"It's that dangerous?" Leng Shoushan asked.
Chu Li said slowly, "If not, why wouldn't I help His Royal Highness, rather let His Royal Highness blame me for being cold-hearted?"
The two of them remained silent.
"Sigh … looks like my Fifth Brother's life is like this, I don't know what my Father will do, it's really not good to have this depressed feeling in his heart." Leng Shoushan sighed helplessly and drank another cup.
Leng Shoushi looked at Chu Li, he did not say anything.
Chu Li had already said this much, if they still forced him to help, it would be too much. Even if they were Imperial Princes, Chu Li would not listen to them.
After a few cups, the three of them changed the topic and talked about the martial arts world.
Chu Li talked and laughed, until the banquet was about to end, he finally said, "How about this, I can personally help you with a little bit of my strength."
The two of them perked up and quickly looked at him.
Chu Li said, "Imperial Prince Shan, make a list of Imperial Prince Jiang's good friends, then list the people he has been in contact with recently, then invite the first six people to the banquet."
"Six …" Leng Shoushan quickly nodded, "Alright, I'll invite them tomorrow!"
Chu Li said, "After they come to the banquet, I'll hide at the side, then I'll ask Miss Ji Xue to send you a message."
"Alright!" Leng Shoushan quickly said, "Can you find out just like that?"
Chu Li shook his head, "I can only try and see if I'm lucky, logically speaking, it's someone I know."
"Thank you, Head Chief Chu!" Leng Shoushan closed fist saluted.
Chu Li said, "I can only help Imperial Prince Shan and Shi Zi investigate, consider it my personal help, please keep it a secret!"
"No problem!" The two of them nodded.
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On the evening of the second day, when the sky was just turning dark, Chu Li had already arrived at the Verdant Cloud Brothel. He was directly led by the Protector to Ji Xue Courtyard, Ji Xue personally welcomed him and gracefully brought him to the east wing.
It was an empty room, no one usually stayed there, it was very clean, it was obvious that it was just tidied up today.
Ji Xue tactfully did not disturb him and immediately left.
Chu Li sat cross-legged on the bed, just as he was about to cultivate the Nature Restoration Manifestation, footsteps were heard. Leng Shoushi and Leng Shoushan came over, closed fist saluted, and said that everything was ready, then asked him what he wanted to say at the banquet later.
Chu Li smiled, "Imperial Princes, you can do as you please, say whatever you want to say, there's no need to do it deliberately."
"There's no need to ask some questions?" Leng Shoushan asked.
Chu Li shook his head, "This will only make people suspicious, of course, there's no harm in asking, it's up to you."
"That's good, then I'm not worried!" Leng Shoushan said.
Leng Shoushi said, "What can you tell?"
Chu Li smiled, "If there's a problem, I'll be able to sense it."
"I hope we didn't waste our efforts," Leng Shoushi said, "If the six people tonight can't do, we'll invite another six tomorrow!"
Chu Li nodded, "That's what I was thinking!"
Leng Shoushan gritted his teeth and scoffed, "We must catch that guy, Fifth Brother cannot die in vain!"
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