Leng Jinghua and Lu Yurong stood up at the same time.
"What?!" Leng Jinghua cried out.
The green-shirted guard whispered: "It's the news that came from the forbidden palace just now."
"No way!" Leng Jinghua slammed the stone table and shouted in a deep voice: "It can't be him!"
Lu Yurong's face slowly calmed down and she whispered: "Are you sure it's him?"
"Not yet." The green-shirted guard whispered: "The emperor is hesitating and has this idea."
"Well, I understand, let's go." Lu Yurong waved her hands.
The green-robed guard quietly exited the small pavilion, left the back garden, and disappeared.
Lu Yurong looked at the furious Leng Jinghua and said warmly: "Uncle, don't worry, the emperor hasn't made up his mind yet."
"Father, what do you mean?" Leng Jinghua took a deep breath, sat down slowly, and hummed: "Who doesn't know that Chu Li loves Prince Ping, but his father wants to use him as the commander of the Secret Guard House?
What are you going to do!"
Lu Yurong frowned, a little confused.
Logically speaking, the emperor would not use power-balancing techniques on the prince, because it is unnecessary. As a god, he would not be afraid that the prince would neglect him, and it would only last for ten years.
In order to avenge King Ping, Chu Li offended the emperor and was sent to the imperial mausoleum. He almost couldn't come back. Everyone knew that Chu Li belonged to King Ping's side. If he became the commander of the secret guard house, it would not be of any benefit to the prince.
The news coming out of the palace will not be false. If we are not completely sure, we will not spread this news.
She pondered for a moment, then raised her head and said, "Uncle, the emperor may be testing Chu Li."
"Why are you testing Chu Li!" Leng Jinghua frowned and said, "Why does my father need testing?"
Lu Yurong said: "Who can guess the emperor's thoughts accurately, but no matter what, Chu Li will not be allowed to take over the Secret Guard Mansion."
Now that she is awake, she has put down her worries about gains and losses.
Chu Li is not the emperor's confidant at all. Even if the emperor is a master of the gods, no matter how fearless he is, he will not let Chu Li take charge of the Secret Guard Mansion. This is equivalent to making the Secret Guard Mansion lose its ability to hear and see.
Leng Jinghua sighed: "The last time I was sent to the imperial mausoleum, my father punished me too severely, and I was ashamed of my fourth brother. This time, I may not compensate him in this way. No, I have to go to the palace to see my father!"
Lu Yurong shook her head and said with a smile: "If uncle enters the palace, I'm afraid there will be no hope."
"...Then just watch helplessly?" Leng Jinghua said unwillingly.
Lu Yurong nodded: "I'm afraid the emperor also wants to see Chu Li's legs."
"I want to see it too!" Leng Jinghua hummed.
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By noon, the news came out that Chu Li was going to take over the Secret Guard Mansion, and everyone knew about it.
Then people also knew the specific situation. It is said that Princess An personally went to the palace to meet the saint and stated the benefits of Chu Li taking over the Secret Guard Mansion. He was talented and fair, and everyone admired him. The Secret Guard Mansion would change the past.
The gloomy atmosphere becomes majestic and creates an effective deterrent.
After hearing this, the emperor thought it was reasonable and said that he should consider one or two as alternatives, and then consider other candidates before making a decision.
But people felt that among all the people, Chu Li was the most certain to get the leadership position. Firstly, he was previously a centurion of the Secret Guard House and was familiar with the people. Secondly, he was extremely talented and could not be matched by anyone.
The others have not been tested and cannot be determined to be more suitable than him.
So people were confident that Chu Li would become the new commander of the Secret Guard Mansion.
Chu Li was not in the capital of the gods, but in the early morning of the next day, Chu Li hurried back from Duke Yi's mansion and went directly to the palace to meet the saint.
Forbidden Palace Chongwen Hall
The morning breath was particularly cold. It was already the beginning of winter. The Chongwen Hall was extremely empty but warm. As soon as I stepped in, I was enveloped by the heat. I wanted to take off all my clothes.
Emperor Leng Wufeng was sitting behind the dragon case, wearing a bright yellow singlet, looking at Chu Li carefully.
He was thin and short, and looked like an ordinary rich man. He didn't have a trace of sharpness, and he couldn't look like a master. Only Chu Li had experienced how terrifying he looked when he transformed into a master from heaven.
Chu Li came in with a breath of cold air and clasped his fists: "I have met the emperor."
"You rushed back in such a hurry. Did you hear the news?" Leng Wufeng put down the memorial and said lazily.
Chu Li said: "Yes."
"how?"
"Your Majesty, I forgive you, but I can't take on this leadership position." Chu Li shook his head.
"Oh——?" Leng Wufeng snorted softly: "Princess An has praised you to the sky."
Chu Li said: "The princess has good intentions. She feels that Prince An's palace has no support and needs to have enough official positions to support it and not be bullied by others."
"Yes, I understand." Leng Wufeng said lightly: "So I didn't say much. Although she has no martial arts skills, she is very knowledgeable. What she said is indeed reasonable, leaving me speechless!"
He was extremely satisfied with this daughter-in-law. She was far-sighted, extremely intelligent, capable but upright in her behavior. She was definitely not comparable to other princesses. Not only was she deeply loved by the queen, but he also liked her very much.
It is a pity that King An was not lucky enough to die young, otherwise he would have been a virtuous wife.
After she entered the palace, she met him. She analyzed each item one by one, taking both public and private matters into account, which left people speechless. He had no way to refute or reject, so he could only delay. He also wanted to take the opportunity to see Chu Li's thoughts and explore King Tantan.
thoughts.
Chu Li said: "Even if there are all kinds of reasons, I still can't take over the Secret Guard Mansion."
"As long as you understand." Leng Wufeng nodded.
He was quite satisfied, this Chu Li also knew how to advance and retreat.
Chu Li said: "In the eyes of the emperor and all the courtiers, I am a member of Prince Ping. If I take over the Secret Guard Mansion and put His Highness' face in the eyes, everyone will also doubt the Emperor's attitude towards His Highness."
Leng Wufeng nodded slowly.
Chu Li said: "In that case, I would like to recommend someone."
"Who?" Leng Wufeng said.
"Lu Yurong." Chu Li said: "The eldest lady of Renguo Duke's mansion is both loyal and talented. She is not inferior to women. She and I are considered rivals. We have fought countless rounds without winning or losing."
"It's rare that you can think of her." Leng Wufeng shook his head and said, "But she is a woman after all."
"Her methods are more powerful than men." Chu Li chuckled: "If everyone thinks so and despises her, Lu Yurong will soon make them understand how wrong they are!"
"If she takes over the Secret Guard Mansion, wouldn't it mean that Da Li would laugh at me because I have no one!" Leng Wufeng said.
Chu Li said: "The Saints of the Bright Holy Cult in Dali are more powerful, and they are also women. Let them fight and see if they can tell the difference."
"Haha, interesting!" Leng Wufeng laughed.
He suddenly felt that Chu Li's recommendation was unkind. Women know women best. No matter how powerful a man is, he would never imagine what a woman would do. In this case, if you want to deal with the Holy Sect of Light, you really need a very smart woman!
Chu Li said: "What's more, the person His Highness is most at ease with is her. Apart from that, His Highness will inevitably think too much."
"Huh." Leng Wufeng snorted.
Chu Li smiled and said: "As for me, the grassman in the wild country, the wild crane in the idle clouds, I really can't bear to be restrained."
"Well, okay, let Lu Yurong come." Leng Wufeng said with a smile: "She has to accept your favor."
Chu Li said: "I have a personal grudge against her, and recommending her is purely public."
"It's rare for you to be so honest." Leng Wufeng nodded slowly.
He looked at Chu Li and sighed secretly. It was a pity that his friendship with Prince Ping destined him to be unable to make a difference in the court and live a mediocre life.