Night came soon, and Chu Li arrived outside Prince Ping's Mansion alone.
The lights in Prince Ping's Mansion were as bright as day.
As soon as he arrived at the door of the palace, the door opened, and Prince Ping strode out of it, chuckling: "Chu Li, you are finally back!"
Chu Li cupped his fists and said with a smile: "I have met the prince."
Prince Ping's heroic aura remained undiminished, and his figure was slender and straight. However, his sharpness as a soldier had faded away, and he had become as gentle as water. His temperament seemed warm, and he truly seemed like a different person.
"Why are we so polite? Let's go in and have a drink!" Prince Ping smiled and waved his hand, turned around and walked inside.
Chu Li entered Prince Ping's Mansion side by side with him, went straight to the back garden, and sat in a small pavilion. The back garden was filled with the faint sound of the piano, the fragrance was overwhelming, and it was as bright as day.
"The princess personally cooked a few side dishes today, Chu Li, you are in a good mood!" Prince Ping said with a smile.
Chu Li looked at Prince Ping and said with a smile: "Your Majesty looks great, I'm glad to say that."
"Alas... I have completely let go of this. Naturally, I don't have any thoughts. When I don't have thoughts, I naturally look good." Prince Ping said with a smile.
Chu Li smiled and nodded.
"You all stand down!" Prince Ping waved his hand.
The surrounding violinists and maids retreated slightly, leaving only two people in the back garden. The lights were still bright, and the entire back garden suddenly seemed empty, a little more lonely and lonely.
"Chu Li, do you think Xu'an still has hope of succeeding to the throne?" King Ping filled the white jade wine glasses for the two of them, drank them all in one gulp, sighed heavily and shook his head: "I don't think there is any hope."
Chu Li also drank it all in one gulp, holding the jade cup and smiling: "Why did the prince say this?"
"Father loves the sixth brother too much." Prince Ping shook his head and sighed: "And the sixth brother has done an excellent job. The government is stable and the army is calm. There are no flaws. Facing such an opponent, Xu'an has no hope.
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Chu Li said: "Everyone in the world thinks this way, but things in the world often change rapidly. Who knows what the future will be like, and you don't have to be discouraged."
"It doesn't matter to me now, Prince Xiaoyao is also very good." Prince Ping said with a smile.
Chu Li nodded: "Then just be Prince Xiaoyao and don't worry about it anymore."
"This king is definitely not someone who breaks his word!" Prince Ping shook his head.
Chu Li said: "At first I thought the army was very important. Now it seems that my original idea was a bit naive. In fact, the emperor is still the foundation for the succession of the throne. Neither the army nor the court are important."
"I also understand." Prince Ping showed a bitter smile: "It's a pity..."
If he had recognized this earlier, he would have given up military power long ago, and he would not have ended up with the sudden death of the princess. Every time he thought of this, he couldn't help but feel pain in his heart, and he often woke up in the middle of the night and shed tears.
Chu Li sighed: "Your Majesty, you can't look back on the past, just let it pass. It's better to cherish the present days."
The atmosphere between the two of them was dull, when suddenly the sound of light footsteps was heard, and a stunningly beautiful woman walked over, holding a tray with four plates of dishes that were all delicious and delicious.
"The princess came just in time. This is Chu Li, my savior." Prince Ping showed a gentle smile, pointed at Chu Li and said with a smile: "We are friends as brothers, not outsiders."
"I have met General Manager Chu, and I have heard about General Manager Chu for a long time." Princess Ping smiled sweetly, brought the dishes to the table, and said with a smile: "General Manager, try my craftsmanship, and I hope you will forgive me for any clumsiness."
Chu Li stood up, clasped his fists, and said with a smile: "The princess will break my heart."
He was smiling all over his face, but his heart was slightly moved.
He felt a sense of familiarity from Princess Ping, but he was sure he had never seen her before, but there was a strange sense of familiarity, an inexplicable aura that made him feel it.
Prince Ping waved his hand and said with a smile: "There is no need to be polite, family. Let's all sit down."
All three people took their seats.
Princess Ping held the pot in her hand, filled it for the two of them, and said with a smile: "Why don't the manager bring his wife over here with him?"
Chu Li smiled and said: "I will definitely bring my wife here next time."
"It is said that the steward has two wives, both of whom are young ladies from the Duke's palace." Princess Ping smiled sweetly, her face was so radiant that it seemed to take away the light from the surrounding lights, making people dare not look directly at her.
Chu Li smiled and nodded.
The marriage between Lu Yurong and him had indeed taken place, and it was known to the whole world. Except for a few people, no one knew that it was false. It was impossible to tell it now, so it could only be maintained like this.
This was a bit unfair to Lu Yurong, but Lu Yurong didn't mention it, and Chu Li couldn't bring it up, so as not to hurt her self-esteem.
Princess Ping smiled and said, "Don't you two ladies get along well with each other?"
"Well..." Chu Li said with a wry smile: "The princess must also know that the two are enemies, so they don't live together now."
"Giggle..." Princess Ping laughed sweetly, the sound was like jade beads rolling on a jade plate, the sound was clear and round.
Chu Li suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and finally understood why there was a sense of familiarity.
This sense of familiarity comes from Lu Yurong, because this Princess Ping also practices the Nine Heavens Mysterious Goddess Skill!
If he hadn't mastered the God-killing Sword, it would have been difficult to detect this even if he were sitting face to face. But now his senses are extremely sharp, and almost no one in the world can sense this strangeness.
Princess Ping's cultivation of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Goddess Kung Fu was even better than that of Lu Yurong, so she was able to hide her secrets, and it would be difficult for others to notice her if she wasn't herself.
He felt strange in his heart, but his expression did not change and he continued to talk to King Ping and Princess Ping.
Princess Ping said with a smile: "I have met Miss Xiao San, but unfortunately I don't have a chance to meet the young lady from the Renguo Palace. Why don't the manager ask Miss Lu to come over? I want to meet her."
Chu Li smiled and said: "Since the princess has summoned her, she will naturally come over. However, the princess must also know that Yu Rong and the prince and the emperor are too quarrelsome to enter the divine capital. It is better to wait for a while, the limelight has passed, and the emperor and the prince
Come back when you feel better."
"...Well, that's fine." Princess Ping showed a disappointed look: "I heard that Miss Lu is extremely talented and beautiful. Not only is she unparalleled in beauty, but she also has extraordinary skill and strategy. Women are better than men. Such a woman makes me
Can’t wait to see you.”
Prince Ping smiled and said: "Chu Li, are you still afraid of the prince and the emperor? Since the princess wants to see her, let Miss Lu come over!"
Chu Li said: "Your Majesty, we are at the peak of the storm now."
"Come on." Prince Ping waved his hand to interrupt him: "You still want to hide it from me? The noise in the Forbidden Palace a few days ago was not caused by you?"
"Well..." Chu Li smiled hesitantly, then nodded with a smile: "I was sparring with the emperor on a few moves."
"It is said that the imperial garden has been destroyed. You are really brave." Prince Ping chuckled and said, "Then it's settled. Let Miss Lu come over to meet the princess. Don't keep the princess waiting!"
"Alas..., in this case, I can only obey the order." Chu Li looked helpless.
Prince Ping pointed at him and said with a smile: "You are so lucky to have Miss Xiao San and marry Miss Lu. You really make all men in the world jealous!"
Chu Li shook his head and said: "How can outsiders know the joy and sorrow in this."
"Haha, who asked you to marry the two of them? They have been fighting constantly since childhood, how can they get along well?" Prince Ping laughed.
Chu Li sighed.
Princess Ping pursed her lips and smiled softly: "Miss Lu is said to have extremely high martial arts skills, comparable to the masters of the gods."
Chu Li said: "How can it be so evil? It's just spreading rumors."
He was wary, and looked into the big round mirror, but it was hazy. Princess Ping was shrouded in a layer of light and could not see clearly.