Chapter 430
"Will the marriage be canceled just like that?" Chu Li shook his head . "If that's the case, aren't we just giving them exactly what they wish for?"
Xiao Shi furrowed her brows . She seemed to be preoccupied with her thoughts as she stared at him .
She was extremely smart, so she understood immediately what Chu Li meant . "Are you trying to say that this is the imperial court's doing?"
"The opposition party is too large . The imperial court, the martial arts world, and even the rest of the High Duke's Public Houses oppose it . There are even some of them who're just looking to cause a scene . It's a mixture of truth and falsehoods in there . If the assassin is not caught, we'll never be able to know for sure who's who . " Chu Li sighed as he shook his head .
"Let's go back now! They may not be able to catch up with the assassin but maybe you could!" Xiao Shi said .
"Or we could just act like we know nothing . " Chu Li shook his head .
Xiao Shi's eyebrow twitched . A smile that was as bright as pearls suddenly appeared on her face . "Chu Li, are you finding it hard to leave on such short notice?"
"Why would I be reluctant to leave?" Chu Li smiled .
Xiao Shi's smile was as lovely as flowers . "Miss Lu is indeed very pretty!"
Chu Li broke into a smile . "She likes women, not men!"
"Even if she's interested in women, it's still pleasing to stick around and stare at her . " Xiao Shi's smile grew wider and much more captivating . "Besides, you're quite capable too . Maybe you could get to her to change her preference!"
"All right, all right . Let's get back . Shall we go now?" Chu Li said with a smile .
"Let's go . No one cares anyway," Xiao Shi said .
Chu Li gave Xue Ling and Yang Xu a few orders and brought Xiao Shi back to the Public House .
In the backyard of the Iron Eagle Island, Xiao Tieying was sitting in the gazebo with a book in his hand . He was staring into the distance absentmindedly . The evening mist there was thick like white clouds, and the place looked desolate . His huge physique made him seemed especially lonely .
"Big brother," Xiao Shi called out .
She walked to the gazebo and said in a soft voice, "Are you thinking about sister-in-law?"
"No . " Xiao Tieying shook his head quickly .
He did not want to show his weak side to his sister .
He looked towards Chu Li . "The two of you have heard the news as well?"
"How's the heir to the High Duke now?" Chu Li asked .
"He's still unconscious . This assassin's Martial Art was truly terrifying . " Xiao Tieying exclaimed, exhaling heavily .
"Is he a man or a woman?"
"It's an old man," Xiao Tieying said and shook his head . "I was walking on the avenue and he just appeared suddenly . The protectors didn't even have time to react . The old man's swordsmanship was swift, and his Light-body Technique was really good too!"
"Attempting an assassination in an open area…" Chu Li muttered and nodded . "Did you exchange blows with the assassin?"
"He just left," Xiao Tieying said . "He wasn't hurt . "
"Let's visit the heir to the High Duke," Chu Li said . "I'll try to the best of my abilities . "
"Big brother, Chu Li's really good in healing wounds," Xiao Shi said . "Let's focus on saving him first!"
"Mm, doesn't hurt to try . " Xiao Tieying nodded . "Chu Li can bring me there . Second younger sister, you should take a rest . Would it pose an inconvenience to the imperial residence?"
"I'll just have to return tomorrow," Xiao Shi said .
"Don't do anything to attract gossip," Xiao Tieying said earnestly .
Xiao Shi rolled her eyes at him .
Chu Li smiled . "Let's go, eldest master . "
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The next morning, the heir to the Song High Duke woke up while Chu Li and Xiao Shi were on their way back to the imperial residence . He managed to keep his Martial Art . The only thing he needed to do was to take care of his health now .
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What bothered Chu Li was that the assassin had already disappeared .
Even the All-Seeing Divine Power could not sense him .
Chu Li could come up with two possibilities . The first possibility was that the man had managed to overthrow his All-Seeing Divine Power . The second possibility was that the person did not exist in the world anymore .
It was not possible for someone to overpower his All-Seeing Divine Power, which meant that it must be the second possibility .
Chu Li was afraid to entertain the conjecture that he was the Holy Church of Light's disciple .
No matter how powerful one was, it would have been hard for one to murder . Taking into account that the assassin had impressive Martial Art, only a disciple of the Holy Church of Light would be this heartless . He could have possibly used a secret skill . That might explain how he could assassinate Song Shiling so easily and then died at the end after wounding himself heavily .
Xiao Shi sat in the Tianshu Courtyard, resting her head on her hand lazily . She scoffed, "It was someone from the Holy Church of Light, isn't it?"
She thought it over and had guessed that it was a disciple of the Holy Church of Light .
Chu Li answered, "Probably . "
"That's all right . At least it wasn't someone from the imperial court," Xiao Shi said .
Chu Li asked, "Can the imperial court witness their political marriage without batting an eye?"
"There's nothing special about a political marriage," Xiao Shi scoffed .
Chu Li shook his head . "It sets a very bad example . If the marriage were to happen, other High Duke's Public Houses would definitely have political marriages too . It would then pass down from one generation to the next, becoming a body by itself rapidly . The Leng family would then be in danger . "
"That's true . " Xiao Shi furrowed her brows and nodded slowly .
"That's why the imperial court will definitely stop them, but they can only do it in secret," Chu Li said .
"What can they do other than carrying out an assassination?" Xiao Shi sneered .
Chu Li replied, "It's the most effective way . They tried to assassinate the heir to the High Duke this time . What if they decided to target the Song family's lady next time? Or maybe the eldest master?"
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Xiao Shi frowned as she muttered under her breath .
Chu Li smiled . "There's no need for you to worry, Lady Xiao Shi . We'll deal with it as they come . "
Xiao Shi shook her head gently and sighed . "Big brother truly leads a rough life . Look how hard it was for him to get a wife!"
Chu Li laughed at that .
"Master, King Jing sent an invitation to you . " Xue Ling came in with light steps and handed a simple and elegant invitation card to him .
Chu Li took the card and glanced at it . "I'll go now . "
"The beautiful Lady Lu invited you, right?" Xiao Shi said with a knowing smile .
Chu Li said, "Nothing good is going to come out of her invitation . "
"Go, go . Don't make her grow impatient waiting for you!" Xiao Shi grinned and waved her delicate hand .
Chu Li acted as if he did not understand her joke and gave a fist salute before he left hurriedly .
Xiao Shi gazed at his retreating figure and scoffed, "All men are the same . They lose their ability to think as soon as they see beautiful women . "
Xue Ling's lips tugged up into a smile . "No matter how pretty Miss Lu is, she can't be prettier than you . "
Xiao Shi turned her head and glanced at her . "There's no point in sugarcoating your words . Your master is just not a good person!"
Xue Ling's smile lingered as she pursed her lips and lowered her head .
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Familiar with the way, Chu Li reached the Imperial Residence of King Jing .
Lu Yurong was standing outside the open gates .
She was wearing a light blue gown with a white veil, covering her amorous and delicate face and only showing her eyes that were as clear as the autumn rivers .
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The wind blew over and fluttered her gown and veil . Her beautiful face appeared in glimpses, making her seem even more mysterious and attractive .
Chu Li dismounted from his horse and gave a fist salute .
Lu Yurong walked toward him lightly . She curtsied and greeted, "Please, Head Chief Chu!"
Chu Li grinned . "Is there such a need to be so ceremonious?"
"You've helped the Public House so much . How can we not?" Lu Yurong said .
Chu Li said, "Is His Royal Highness in the imperial residence?"
"Yes," Lu Yurong answered .
Chu Li raised his eyebrows and looked at her .
Lu Yurong said, "It's been a while since the previous incident, His Royal Highness is getting bored and has been idling . "
"I'm afraid he has other motives for inviting me . " Chu Li shook his head .
Lu Yurong said, "Don't worry, the Imperial Residence of King Jing doesn't reciprocate generosity with animosity . "
"That would be for the best . " Chu Li walked alongside her as they entered the residence .
The scribes and maids they met along the way bowed to them respectfully . It was apparent that Lu Yurong held a high position in the residence . The identity she had was unprecedented .
"You should feel relieved now, right?
"What should I be relieved of?"
"King An's cultivation was crippled . He's no longer a threat to you . "
"Who told you that King An's cultivation was crippled?" Chu Li shook his head as he smiled .
Lu Yurong was startled by his words and stopped in her tracks .
Chu Li said, "You had only witnessed the first half of the show, but not the latter . "