PS: Accumulated fatigue, I've been trying to get rid of it but I can't. I really can't write anymore today, I'm very sorry for publishing it late.
Chu Li was cultivating the Nature Restoration Manifestation in the Imperial Residence of King An. The more he cultivated, the more he felt it was amazing.
The more he cultivated the Nature Restoration Manifestation, the more he felt his mind was moving. He felt like he was one with heaven and earth. It was as if he could see every movement around him. Before the wind blew, he could predict it. Before the rain fell, he could predict the rain.
He didn't know if he would be able to predict everything if he continued to train like this. He would be like a god, a god who knew everything.
Prince Bao's invitation interrupted his cultivation.
He sat on the bed in his bedroom. The bright sunlight illuminated the room.
Leng Qiu and Leng Qing's cries came from outside. The two ladies were sparring. Their swords were sharp. Although they were using wooden swords, it was still painful to be stabbed. No one was giving in.
Holding the invitation, Chu Li frowned.
When he first heard about Leng Shoujiang's assassination, he had a bad feeling. He felt that it was not as simple as it seemed. His instinct told him to stay away from the case.
Although his martial arts was strong, he was not invincible. Not to mention the Enlightened Masters, there were many Grandmasters who could defeat him. He was not afraid, but if he really harmed Siao Shi and the House of High Duke, it would be a huge sin.
Leng Shoushi and Leng Shoushan personally came to beg him. He did not want to agree at first, but half of it was because of Prince Bao's face. Also, he had a good impression of Leng Shoushi. The ladies from the Verdant Cloud Brothel did not suffer under his hands.
So, he did them a favor and did not let the Secret Guardians Hall get involved.
This was also for the lives of Dong Qifei and the others. Even if the Secret Guardians were the Emperor's closest subordinates and their identity made people afraid to attack them, it was not that difficult to kill them.
After he caught Zhu Wu, he realized that he had underestimated the terror of this matter. It involved the Royal Highness's rebellion, which meant that it was close to death. If he got even a little closer, he would end up in a situation where he would die.
Even if he could escape with his martial arts, Chu Li's identity would be ruined. From then on, he would have to change his name and could not live openly in the Fairy's Capital.
When Prince Bao's invitation arrived, it meant that they had gotten a confession and told Prince Bao.
Chu Li believed that Prince Bao would not meddle in this matter.
After so many years, Prince Bao's ability to conceal his strength and bide his time was extremely profound. Naturally, he would hide as far away as he could from this kind of thing. How could he possibly come forward? One wrong move and the Imperial Residence would end up being raided!
Thinking of this, he put down the invitation and decided to attend the banquet.
The Imperial Residence of Prince Bao was majestic, far surpassing King An's Imperial Residence. The land it occupied was about twice the size of King An's Imperial Residence. The corridors could be ridden by horses, and the lakes could be sailed by boats.
They sat in a gazebo on the lake in the backyard, accompanied by Prince Bao and Leng Shoushi.
Other than the three of them, there were no other guards in the back garden. All the secret guards had retreated.
"Head Chief Chu, thank you so much. Without your help, we wouldn't have been able to find the culprit." Leng Shoushi picked up the white jade cup and finished it in one gulp.
Chu Li smiled. "You don't have to be so courteous, Imperial Crown Prince. I've already received the contract, but Imperial Crown Prince really misunderstood."
"Miss Yu Qing is such a beauty, yet the Head Chief wants to push her away?" Leng Shoushi asked.
Chu Li sighed. "One more person means one more worry. With my current situation, I shouldn't involve Miss Yu Qing. She's living well in the Verdant Cloud Brothel. I can only trouble Imperial Crown Prince to take care of her."
"Head Chief, do you think it's dangerous?" Leng Shoushi frowned.
Chu Li nodded. "Both of you must be careful of assassinations. That Minister Counsellor Gu isn't a kind person. Once he realizes that you might have noticed something, I'm afraid he'll make a move."
After the incident with Leng Shoujiang, the Imperial Crown Prince's Protectors must have increased. There was no need for him to say anything. Since they were here as guests, there was no harm in casually mentioning it.
Leng Shoushi scoffed. "These people are so daring!"
"What do you think, Your Royal Highness?" Chu Li looked at Prince Bao who had been silent all this while. "Who should be the mastermind behind this?"
Prince Bao shook his head. "I can't say for sure, and I don't want to know either. It's better to keep a distance."
"I'm just afraid that Your Royal Highness won't be able to hide even if you want to," Chu Li said. "I'm sure Your Royal Highness already has a plan."
Prince Bao said, "Chu Li, you should understand that King Ping's incident is a knot in the Emperor's heart. It's related to the fight for the throne. If you're not careful, you'll be punished with the extermination of your entire family."
Chu Li nodded. "I understand."
He was not afraid, but the High Duke's Public House and King An's Imperial Residence could not be unafraid.
Prince Bao said, "I've watched King Ping grow up. I know him very well. He's bold and has always been straightforward with the Emperor. He's always said what's on his mind. He's always been disdainful of conspiracies."
Chu Li said, "Your Royal Highness, you don't think it's King Ping this time."
"But people change," Prince Bao said. "Especially when the throne is in front of us. No one can say for sure."
Chu Li frowned. "If it's not King Ping, who can persuade High Duke Ji?"
Leng Shoushi said, "If it's up to me, I'll just tell the Emperor and see what he's going to do."
Prince Bao stared at him but did not say anything.
Chu Li shook his head. "It's hard to predict a person's heart. How would the Emperor know that you're sincere? Moreover, Your Royal Highness's identity is too sensitive. The Emperor will think that you have ulterior motives."
Leng Shoushi scoffed. "So troublesome!"
He opened the Verdant Cloud Brothel firstly for fun, secondly to make friends, and thirdly to find out some secret information to assist his father in his work. However, these were not that tiring. With Prince Bao as his father, everything had been smooth sailing.
He had spent too much time and effort on this matter. He felt very weak and powerless, which was an extremely uncomfortable feeling.
As the three of them were talking, an old servant came from afar. He was tall and sturdy with white eyebrows and beard. He came closer and bowed. "Master, Imperial Crown Prince Shan was attacked by an assassin last night."
"Attacked by an assassin?!" Leng Shoushi frowned. "What about him?"
"Imperial Crown Prince Shan is fine. Thanks to the tight security," the old man said in a low voice. "I heard that one of the Protectors died. The assassin is very powerful and has already escaped."
Leng Shoushi turned to look at Prince Bao. "Father, could it be …?"
Prince Bao looked at Chu Li. "I think this case will be handed over to the Secret Guardians Hall."
Chu Li frowned and nodded.
Leng Shoushi laughed coldly. "How dare you!"
Chu Li said, "It's best that the Imperial Crown Prince doesn't leave the residence for now."
"Yes, he will stay in the Imperial Residence for a while." Prince Bao said in a low voice.
"Father," Leng Shoushi scoffed. "They want to silence us. Are we just going to wait here and not retaliate?"
"We can't be impatient. What if it wasn't them?" Prince Bao said in a low voice.
Leng Shoushi frowned. He thought for a while but did not say anything.
Prince Bao said, "Chu Li, if this case is handed over to the Secret Guardians Hall, help investigate it."
"… Yes, Your Royal Highness." Chu Li finally closed fist saluted and agreed.
Prince Bao held the pot and filled his jade cup. "I know it's hard for you, but I can't rest easy if this is handed over to the other people in the Secret Guardians Hall."
Chu Li said, "I will try my best."
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