Chapter 400: 400
A smile flickered across Chu Li's face . "Does Leng Feng want to set things straight for Leng Tao?"
Leng Feng looked at him coldly . "Although you are rank one, he's still the imperial crown prince . Your behavior showed that you don't respect the imperial family!"
Chu Li continued to smile . "I dare not do what Leng Feng just said . Even if I am as arrogant as you think, I would not dare to disrespect the Emperor . But when it comes to Leng Tao, well, I just can't bring myself to respect him . Did Leng Feng know that he actually hit Miss Qiu?"
"Hm?" Leng Feng furrowed his eyebrows and looked at Leng Qiu .
Leng Qiu puffed out her chest and scoffed daintily, "He slapped me during the Hunting Ceremony two months ago . Head Chief was just teaching him a lesson in my stead . Brother Feng, do you really want to look out for this bastard?"
"He is to blame for lashing out at someone . But no matter what, he is still the imperial crown prince!" Leng Feng said with a curl of his lip .
Chu Li frowned . "Leng Feng, according to what you just said, a commoner can be hit but not the imperial crown prince . We cannot lash out at him because of his nobility, is that what you are saying?"
"What are you trying to tell me?" Leng Feng mirrored Chu Li's expression . His eyes widened into a glare .
"Leng Feng, let's not mention that he's the imperial crown prince, even when a prince made a mistake, he would be punished accordingly as well . Are you telling me that the commoners should let the imperial crown prince do as he pleases by allowing him to slap them however he likes, all because he is what he is? Hah, if the imperial crown prince could have this kind of power, then the soldiers of the dynasty at the border would not need to fight . There would be no need for the Public House of the Great Ji Dynasty and the masters of martial arts to risk their lives . What we need then was only the princes to circle the Great Ji Dynasty once and there would be world peace . What a blissful thought!" Chu Li said .
"You…" Leng Feng's expression darkened .
"The Great Ji Dynasty is the resulting hard work of the Great Emperor and the High Dukes . They had given all they had and fought relentlessly for this dynasty . What are you princes doing? You haven't even joined the dynasty but have already been running amuck and abusing your powers everywhere you go . What do you think all of you will become in the future? Are you untouchable just because you are the imperial crown prince? If you dare to say such a thing in front of King Jing, I would be truly impressed!" Chu Li exclaimed .
Leng Feng's handsome face grew darker as Chu Li spoke . He scowled at him coldly .
"Leng Feng has probably gone through the training at the border . I wonder what merits have you earned? What rank have you advanced to?" Chu Li inquired .
Leng Feng clenched his teeth . A bitter taste permeated inside his mouth .
As a prince, he was indeed given extra care when he joined the force . Though no matter how well he was taken care of, the contributions he could establish at the border were only limited to a few small fights .
Without any big fights, there was no way to be credited significantly . He had only earned enough merits to be of rank eight .
Chu Li was about the same age as him but had already achieved rank one . The difference between them was as prominent as the distance between the clouds and the ground . If he were not the son of the Prince, he probably would not even be qualified to speak to Chu Li .
Chu Li said, "Leng Feng is the son of the Prince . You must be smart and brilliant . I have no doubt that you have made a lot of great contributions to the dynasty!"
"Hmph!" Leng Feng took a deep breath and scoffed . "That's enough . At the end of the day, you hit Leng Tao . That is not right!"
"You are trying to say that I offended my superiors, right?" Chu Li said plainly . "Leng Feng, I am from the Great Ji Dynasty and a chancellor to the Emperor . I am not a slave to the Leng Family . What's the problem in me, a first class, hitting a moronic imperial crown prince?"
Leng Feng could feel his body trembling and his fists itching to throw a punch, but he knew that he could not do so .
Chu Li looked calmly at Leng Feng . "Leng Feng, King Jing is wise and brilliant . He will succeed the Emperor's throne in the future and become the Emperor . I suggest you to be careful of your words and not bring shame upon King Jing . Although unpleasant to the ears, this is my honest advice to you . I hope Leng Feng does not mind!"
Right after that, he made a closed fist salute . "Forgive me for not being to see you off!"
Leng Feng was furious, his face burning hot . There was a flame roaring in his chest . He wanted to destroy Chu Li's face in a single punch .
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However, he knew that it would not end well if he hit him . He could not win Chu Li in a fight!
"All right, all right!" Leng Feng was so mad, but he managed to force out a dry smile . He said with a darkened expression, "I've learned something . I shall take my leave now!"
He made a closed fist salute to Xiao Shi, Song Liuying, and Xue Ningyu . He has regained some of his composure as he ushered his horse to advance onwards .
"Chu Li, what you said was truly delightful . " Xiao Shi broke into a smile . "But there was no reason for you to offend him so badly . You still need to save some respect for the imperial crown prince . "
"If he wanted some respect, I'd naturally give it to him," Chu Li said with a smile . "He is merely a child, yet he speaks with such impudence . He seems to be abusing his own powers in the name of the Imperial Family . If he isn't taught a lesson, he won't know what's true power!"
He was part of the Public House and had nothing to do with the princes . With the Public House's support, there was no need to sugarcoat his words when talking to the princes .
"But he is King Jing's son!" Xiao Shi said, shaking her head . "Are you not afraid of offending King Jing?"
"If King Jing really is this petty, I don't care whether I have offended him or not!" Chu Li said .
Leng Qiu laughed . "Head Chief, you called him a child, but you're not that old either . Leng Feng is not a bad person, he's just a bit conceited and doesn't know how to acknowledge other people . "
"Mm, Leng Feng thinks too highly of himself," Song Liuying said . "He thinks of himself as a future prince, maybe even the future Emperor . "
Xue Ningyu shook her head . "It is better not to offend Leng Feng if possible . "
Chu Li sighed . "He was meant to be my rival . "
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Xue Ningyu glanced at him, puzzled .
Before Chu Li could explain, they heard the sound of horses galloping behind them .
The thundering of hooves made the ground quiver . The group of riders was getting closer and closer until it caught up with them .
"Wow, isn't this Head Chief Chu?" Lu Yurong beamed as she called out his name . "We meet again!"
Chu Li made a closed fist salute . "Lady Lu . "
Lu Yurong's smile was as lovely as a flower, as brilliant as a pearl . She looked at Xiao Shi . "Princess Siao . "
"I never thought I'd meet you, Lady Lu!" Xiao Shi said .
"I am here to join the fun . " Lu Yurong was still beaming . "But on the other hand, I heard that Princess Siao was injured . I never thought that you would come as well . "
"I came here to relax," Xiao Shi said .
When the women stood together, they looked like two delicate and gorgeous flowers or two lustrous pearls that had captivated and stunned everyone all at once . Nobody could tell which flower was lovelier or which pearl shone more brilliantly .
"Leng Feng just came and questioned me of hitting Leng Tao . That was Miss Lu's doing, wasn't it?" Chu Li said .
"Your accusation is wrong," Lu Yurong said, smiling sweetly . "Elder cousin brother is not someone who is easily swayed . Anyhow, it is better for Head Chief to be cautious and not make too many enemies . It would only lead to a tragic end if you do . "
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"Thank you for worrying about me, Miss Lu . " Chu Li made a closed fist salute . "I am living in utter comfort at the moment . "
"Head Chief, if my son offended you, please forgive him . " Consort Lu pursed her lips and smiled . "Princess Siao is indeed the greatest beauty of the Great Ji Dynasty . King An is very lucky to have you!"
Xiao Shi gave a small smile and nodded .
Chu Li made a closed fist salute . "I apologize, Consort Lu . I tend to speak in a straightforward manner and do not like to beat around the bush . I threw some harsh retorts towards Leng Feng . I hope he does not mind . "
"He just returned from training at the border and has yet found a chance to calm down . It's understandable for him to have a bad temper and to speak so harshly . " Consort Lu smiled calmly . "Young people are hot-blooded, it is normal for them to argue . Just don't take them to heart and hold grudges . "
"Of course, how long does Miss Lu plan to stay in the Fairy's Capital?" Chu Li asked .
"Why? Are you hoping for me to leave as soon as possible?" Lu Yurong's lips tugged into a faint smile .
"There are things I would like to consult with Miss Lu . " Chu Li said .
"If there's really anything you would like to consult with me, you can do it now," Lu Yurong scoffed .
Chu Li nodded . "That works too . "
Lu Yurong turned to her Aunt . "Aunt, allow me to talk with Chu Li for a while . You can go first, I shall catch up later . "
"Sure," Consort Lu said with a smile .
Leng Ying had been squinting at the scene unfolding before her, not uttering a word . She stared at Chu Li curiously, then flicked her gaze to Lu Yurong .