"Alright . Is the Princess Consort up?" Lu Yurong waved her arm and dully responded .

"The Princess Consort is taking a walk," Chief Zhu replied .

Lu Yurong nodded and treaded in lithely and gracefully .

Leng Ying asked, "Where's the Head Chief? Still not out of seclusion?"

Chief Zhu responded, "Not yet . "

"How long does he plan to be in seclusion!" Leng Ying curled her lips .

Chief Zhu bitterly smiled . "How would we know of the Head Chief's thoughts . "

Leng Ying answered, "I think he's just being lazy!"

Lu Yurong giggled . "Xiao Ying is right . He is just lazing around . He must think that the work at the Residence is too troublesome and interfering with his cultivation . How lucky is he to toss everything aside and find isolation . His cultivation must have advanced incredibly . "

Chief Zhu continued to smile . "That's just because the Imperial Residence has been quiet lately with nothing much going on . If there's really something a matter and without the Head Chief around, it would be chaos . . . Ah right, there's a Young Master Meng Jian who came yesterday to see the Head Chief . "

"Meng Jian? He's here?" Lu Yurong raised her brows .

"Yes, Young Master Meng wanted to see the Princess Consort . But the Princess Consort is not seeing Young Master Meng . " Chief Zhu lowered his voice .

"The temper she has! He's still a disciple from the Amethyst Mountain, how could she not," Lu Yurong said .

"That's right . " Chief Zhu quickly nodded .

"Amethyst Mountain? The Amethyst Mountain of the four major sects?" Leng Ying was curious .

"Yes, that's right . " Chief Zhu nodded forcefully again .

Leng Ying mentioned, "She should see him . "

Chief Zhu sighed . "The Princess Consort never goes back on her words . We as Scribes can't override her decision . Why don't Young Lady Lu and Miss Ying advise her . "

"I won't bother with these matters . What did he give you?" Lu Yurong's eyes glistened and peered at him .

"Oh no! I'm being wrongly accused . Young Lady Lu, I only felt that the Princess Consort doing this would offend people . Young Master Meng is not an ordinary person and can't be brushed off like that . " Chief Zhu felt misjudged .

"You really have time on your hands . Xiao s.h.i.+ is no dummy . " Lu Yurong chuckled .

Chief Zhu immediately responded, "Yes yes, I shouldn't meddle . "

The five of them stepped on the stone pavement and right up front was a turning .

They were just about to make a turn when they saw a handsome young man in blue at the front . He had his hands behind his back as he took a stroll . His pace was slow and steady, his composure was sound .

"Young Master Meng!" called out Chief Zhu .

Meng Jian closed fist saluted . His quiet gaze focused on Lu Yurong's face . He gently nodded .

"Young Lady Lu, this is Young Master Meng, Meng Jian, a disciple of the Amethyst Mountain," introduced Chief Zhu .

Lu Yurong side glanced at Chief Zhu .

Chief Zhu chuckled apologetically .

"Young Lady Lu, Meng Jian at your service . " He closed fist saluted and smiled before saluting in Leng Ying's direction .

Leng Yin curtseyed .

Lu Yurong said, "Young Master, what a coincidence . "

She saw through Meng Jian's little trick and was disgusted .

Meng Jian smiled . "I have long heard of Young Lady Lu and intentionally waited here . Please forgive my abruptness . "

Seeing how honest he was, Lu Yurong gently nodded . "I'm not worth mentioning . I wonder the reason Young Master Meng is here?"

"I had wanted to visit my brother but who would have thought he is no longer around . We have not met for ten years and now we're separated permanently . " Meng Jian sighed and looked sorrowful .

Lu Yurong added, "My condolences, Young Master Meng . Such is the life of a fellow from the martial arts world . "

"Indeed . I as the elder brother must avenge him that he may rest in peace," Meng Jian responded .

"Uh huh . Then Young Master Meng should investigate . I'll excuse myself first," answered Lu Yurong .

She walked away with Leng Ying rus.h.i.+ng to follow . As she was entering the Moon Gate, Leng Ying turned to take a look .

"Cousin Sister, he is still staring . I think he has fallen for you," Leng Ying lowered her voice and chuckled .

Lu Yurong remarked, "I'm wearing a veil, he can't see my face . What nonsense . "

"You didn't see how he looked at you! He must have taken a fancy to you! . . . I think he is stronger than Chu Li . " laughed Leng Ying .

"Oh——? In what?" Lu Yurong burst out into laughter .

"You see he's gentle, refine and cultured . He's nothing like an arrogant disciple . Unlike Chu Li who is a maniac . " Leng Ying wrinkled her nose and snorted .

Leng Ying had always had a grievance towards Chu Li . Once there was an opportunity, she could not shut her lid on it .

Lu Yurong shook her head and smiled . "Your eyes . . . "

"Then what you do think? Is he not better than Chu Li?" Leng Ying asked .

"Don't judge a book by its cover . He may look cultured but his bones reek of arrogance and discourteousness," Lu Yurong said .

"Oh really? But he's a disciple of the Amethyst Mountain . Doesn't he have the qualification to be proud?" Leng Ying was surprised .

"He is indeed a disciple of the Amethyst Mountain but does it mean that any disciple of the four major sects is number one in the world? Not necessarily . " Lu Yurong dully replied .

"That's true . He must be here to cause trouble for Chu Li! . . . Two alphas in the same territory would definitely stir a fight, right?" Leng Ying continued .

She pursed her lips into a smile . "This will be interesting . Chu Li deserves a taste of his own medicine . "

Lu Yurong halted her footsteps . "Not necessarily . "

"No fight?" asked Leng Ying .

Lu Yurong answered, "Chu Li may not necessarily have a taste of his own medicine . Alright, we're here . "

Chief Zhu pretended he was deaf and mute as he remained silent . He sighed once he saw the Tianshu Courtyard . He quickly closed fist saluted and left .

Xiao s.h.i.+ was dressed in a blush white loose gown as she took a stroll within the courtyard compound . Her bright eyes stared at the skies, while deep in thought .

Xue Ling and Yang Xue were attending to her by the side, serving tea and snacks, unaware of Xiao s.h.i.+'s actions .

Seeing Lu Yurong and the rest entering, Xiao s.h.i.+ dully asked, "What are you here again for?"

Lu Yurong was a straight shooter . "When is Chu Li returning?"

"How would I know?" Xiao s.h.i.+ answered .

Lu Yurong waved her arm and gestured Xue Ling and Yang Xu from saluting .

She came to sit down by the stone table . "I want to get even with Chu Li . "

"Did he scheme against you? Or are you planning to plot against him?" Xiao s.h.i.+ said .

"He borrowed my masters and one of them is so severely wounded that he has to rest for a month . I want to ask him how is he planning to compensate me for this . " Lu Yurong scoffed .

"What kind of compensation are you thinking of?" asked Xiao s.h.i.+ .

Lu Yurong replied, "Follow me to the High Duke's Public House . "

"One disciple of the Holy Church of Light . He has already agreed to that," Xiao s.h.i.+ said .

Lu Yurong shook his head . "Two!"

"Either one disciple or he'll think of a way to heal that person's wounds within three days . These will be the only two options for you to choose . No changing it," mentioned Xiao s.h.i.+ .

"So he can return!" scoffed Lu Yurong .

She knew that with Chu Li's Light-body Technique, the House of Secret Guardian could not possibly hold him down .

Xiao s.h.i.+ a.s.serted her authority . "This does not concern you . Bye now, I'm not sending you off . "

"What about Meng Jian? This is a huge mess . It's the Amethyst Mountain!" continued Lu Yurong .

"You have a way?" Xiao s.h.i.+ frowned as she looked at her .

If this were to continue on, there would be more loss of protectors .

Lu Yurong responded, "The Young Master has made a good move to withdraw all the protectors to the House and lie quietly there . There's no loss of men . "

"And only the Young Master is able to do something like this . " Su Ru let out a smile .

Lu Yurong nodded . "Without this move, we'll lose more men off guard! . . . I want to go to Green Hill to confirm the validity of this news . "

" . . . Let me take you! I've once been to the Green Hill," Su Ru exclaimed .

Alright . Is the Princess Consort up? Lu Yurong waved her arm and dully responded . The Princess Consort is taking a walk, Chief Zhu replied . Lu Yurong nodded and treaded in lithely and gracefully . Leng Ying asked, Wheres the Head Chief? Still not out of seclusion? Chief Zhu responded, Not yet . How long does he plan to be in seclusion! Leng Ying curled her lips . Chief Zhu bitterly smiled . How would we know of the Head Chiefs thoughts . Leng Ying answered, I think hes just being lazy! Lu Yurong giggled . Xiao Ying is right . He is just lazing around . He must think that the work at the Residence is too troublesome and interfering with his cultivation . How lucky is he to toss everything aside and find isolation . His cultivation must have advanced incredibly . Chief Zhu continued to smile . Thats just because the Imperial Residence has been quiet lately with nothing much going on . If theres really something a matter and without the Head Chief around, it would be chaos . Ah right, theres a Young Master Meng Jian who came yesterday to see the Head Chief . Meng Jian? Hes here? Lu Yurong raised her brows . Yes, Young Master Meng wanted to see the Princess Consort . But the Princess Consort is not seeing Young Master Meng . Chief Zhu lowered his voice . The temper she has! Hes still a disciple from the Amethyst Mountain, how could she not, Lu Yurong said . Thats right . Chief Zhu quickly nodded . Amethyst Mountain? The Amethyst Mountain of the four major sects? Leng Ying was curious . Yes, thats right . Chief Zhu nodded forcefully again . Leng Ying mentioned, She should see him . Chief Zhu sighed . The Princess Consort never goes back on her words . We as Scribes cant override her decision . Why dont Young Lady Lu and Miss Ying advise her . I wont bother with these matters . What did he give you? Lu Yurongs eyes glistened and peered at him . Oh no! Im being wrongly accused . Young Lady Lu, I only felt that the Princess Consort doing this would offend people . Young Master Meng is not an ordinary person and cant be brushed off like that . Chief Zhu felt misjudged . You really have time on your hands . Xiao s.h.i.+ is no dummy . Lu Yurong chuckled . Chief Zhu immediately responded, Yes yes, I shouldnt meddle . The five of them stepped on the stone pavement and right up front was a turning . They were just about to make a turn when they saw a handsome young man in blue at the front . He had his hands behind his back as he took a stroll . His pace was slow and steady, his composure was sound . Young Master Meng! called out Chief Zhu . Meng Jian closed fist saluted . His quiet gaze focused on Lu Yurongs face . He gently nodded . Young Lady Lu, this is Young Master Meng, Meng Jian, a disciple of the Amethyst Mountain, introduced Chief Zhu Lu Yurong side glanced at Chief Zhu . Chief Zhu chuckled apologetically . Young Lady Lu, Meng Jian at your service . He closed fist saluted and smiled before saluting in Leng Yings direction . Leng Yin curtseyed . Lu Yurong said, Young Master, what a coincidence . She saw through Meng Jians little trick and was disgusted . Meng Jian smiled . I have long heard of Young Lady Lu and intentionally waited here . Please forgive my abruptness . Seeing how honest he was, Lu Yurong gently nodded . Im not worth mentioning . I wonder the reason Young Master Meng is here? I had wanted to visit my brother but who would have thought he is no longer around . We have not met for ten years and now were separated permanently . Meng Jian sighed and looked sorrowful . Lu Yurong added, My condolences, Young Master Meng . Such is the life of a fellow from the martial arts world . Indeed . I as the elder brother must avenge him that he may rest in peace, Meng Jian responded . Uh huh . Then Young Master Meng should investigate . Ill excuse myself first, answered Lu Yurong . She walked away with Leng Ying rus.h.i.+ng to follow . As she was entering the Moon Gate, Leng Ying turned to take a look . Cousin Sister, he is still staring . I think he has fallen for you, Leng Ying lowered her voice and chuckled . Lu Yurong remarked, Im wearing a veil, he cant see my face . What nonsense . You didnt see how he looked at you! He must have taken a fancy to you! . I think he is stronger than Chu Li . laughed Leng Ying . Oh——? In what? Lu Yurong burst out into laughter . You see hes gentle, refine and cultured . Hes nothing like an arrogant disciple . Unlike Chu Li who is a maniac . Leng Ying wrinkled her nose and snorted . Leng Ying had always had a grievance towards Chu Li . Once there was an opportunity, she could not shut her lid on it . Lu Yurong shook her head and smiled . Your eyes . Then what you do think? Is he not better than Chu Li? Leng Ying asked . Dont judge a book by its cover . He may look cultured but his bones reek of arrogance and discourteousness, Lu Yurong said . Oh really? But hes a disciple of the Amethyst Mountain . Doesnt he have the qualification to be proud? Leng Ying was surprised . He is indeed a disciple of the Amethyst Mountain but does it mean that any disciple of the four major sects is number one in the world? Not necessarily . Lu Yurong dully replied . Thats true . He must be here to cause trouble for Chu Li! . Two alphas in the same territory would definitely stir a fight, right? Leng Ying continued . She pursed her lips into a smile . This will be interesting . Chu Li deserves a taste of his own medicine . Lu Yurong halted her footsteps . Not necessarily . No fight? asked Leng Ying . Lu Yurong answered, Chu Li may not necessarily have a taste of his own medicine . Alright, were here . Chief Zhu pretended he was deaf and mute as he remained silent . He sighed once he saw the Tianshu Courtyard . He quickly closed fist saluted and left . Xiao s.h.i.+ was dressed in a blush white loose gown as she took a stroll within the courtyard compound . Her bright eyes stared at the skies, while deep in thought . Xue Ling and Yang Xue were attending to her by the side, serving tea and snacks, unaware of Xiao s.h.i.+s actions . Seeing Lu Yurong and the rest entering, Xiao s.h.i.+ dully asked, What are you here again for? Lu Yurong was a straight shooter . When is Chu Li returning? How would I know? Xiao s.h.i.+ answered . Lu Yurong waved her arm and gestured Xue Ling and Yang Xu from saluting . She came to sit down by the stone table . I want to get even with Chu Li . Did he scheme against you? Or are you planning to plot against him? Xiao s.h.i.+ said . He borrowed my masters and one of them is so severely wounded that he has to rest for a month . I want to ask him how is he planning to compensate me for this . Lu Yurong scoffed . What kind of compensation are you thinking of? asked Xiao s.h.i.+ . Lu Yurong replied, Follow me to the High Dukes Public House . One disciple of the Holy Church of Light . He has already agreed to that, Xiao s.h.i.+ said . Lu Yurong shook his head . Two! Either one disciple or h.e.l.l think of a way to heal that persons wounds within three days . These will be the only two options for you to choose . No changing it, mentioned Xiao s.h.i.+ . So he can return! scoffed Lu Yurong . She knew that with Chu Lis Light-body Technique, the House of Secret Guardian could not possibly hold him down . Xiao s.h.i.+ a.s.serted her authority . This does not concern you . Bye now, Im not sending you off . What about Meng Jian? This is a huge mess . Its the Amethyst Mountain! continued Lu Yurong . You have a way? Xiao s.h.i.+ frowned as she looked at her . If this were to continue on, there would be more loss of protectors . Lu Yurong responded, The Young Master has made a good move to withdraw all the protectors to the House and lie quietly there . Theres no loss of men . And only the Young Master is able to do something like this . Su Ru let out a smile . Lu Yurong nodded . Without this move, well lose more men off guard! . I want to go to Green Hill to confirm the validity of this news . . Let me take you! Ive once been to the Green Hill, Su Ru exclaimed .