Housekeeper of the Hundred Blossom Palace

Chapter 85: Pirate Extermination

The man snorted, when Li Yong expressed his surprise.

Hmpf, just got too much free time the past few days.

Theres no way the big boss of the emperors shadow guards could afford to have that much time in his hands.

Li Yong stared at him dubiously, but the man looked nonchalant.

Hey, its not something torturous, you know. His Majesty just ordered me to come here, so yeah. No idea why, and didnt ask questions either. I just had to carry out my duty.

The man grinned.

That young lady looks familiar, but it doesnt have anything to do with me. Was ordered to protect her, so protect her, it is. Besides beating up those ruffians is just a piece of cake. Still, its been a while since I saw that fervent gaze from His Majesty, you know.

Your Majesty

Zhi Wei must have been concerned about his long-lost daughter that had unexpectedly returned to his side, so it cant be helped that he was probably flustered, now that the daughter in question had traveled somewhere out of his sight.

Well, it was understandable given the flow of events, however, for him to lend the head of his shadow guards.

Sure, he must be feeling super secured about himself, however, wasnt it overkill for him to do this? Besides, Zhi Wei was putting his own safety at risk here.

Was Lady Zhangs memento more important than his own life?

Li Yong felt a headache incoming, so the big boss further explained.

Anyway, this young ladys safety is guaranteed, so kiddo, you can do whatever you want. There are things you can do precisely because youre out in the open.

Li Yong ruminated on the big boss words.

Li Min might be airheaded in some aspects, but it couldnt be denied that he had the ability to take action.

Besides, he had been watching over his people carefully.

He could soar to greater heights, particularly if he had someone capable supporting him.

If Princess Pan was the one to become his pillar, then how great it would be.

Thus, it was imperative that Li Min and Princess Pans relationship be strengthened.

They were spending too little time together, and Yui Mei was also worried about this.

It was important to eradicate the threat of the pirates, which was the main reason for Li Mins absence.

Will the pirates act rashly if the Crown Princes envoy joined Lord Li Min on the ship?

They would probably think they could latch on a golden thigh that was far more superior than the Huang family if they got ahold of the crown princes envoy, so that would be the ideal situation for them if that happened. 

There was no way the pirates would pass up such an opportunity.

And if Li Yong was gone, those who wanted the crown prince and the princess people out of the picture would probably make their move, too.

If they could catch all the pirate bunch, then it would also aid Grand Duke Huangs publicity.

Then Ill gratefully accept your offer.

A few days passed.

Li Yong stood aboard the ship, the salty breeze whipping around him.

The crew surrounded the crown princes aid, who suddenly joined them without rhyme and reason, from a distance. 

Li Min strode towards Li Yong.

Hey, you sure its really alright that youre going out of your way to come here?

Li Min never expected that Li Yong would tell him that I want to participate in the eradication of the pirates, so he had been continually asking Are you really coming over and over again.

Li Min didnt stop questioning him even though they were already out in the sea, so Li Yong shrugged.

I cant help it, they told me that theyre having a hard time moving around when Im there. I also dont want to spend too much time staying here.

Li Yong stared at Li Min as he said that.

Its alright, there are guards protecting Yui Mei and Princess Pan, so theres no need to worry about them.

Li Yong already informed Yui Mei that there were other guards beside him.

She seemed to have noticed about them already, or she probably guessed it.

She wasnt even surprised.

Yui Mei said Take care nonchalantly, as if he was about to take a stroll outside.

Ha! So Lord Crown Prince didnt leave you alone here, huh?

Li Yong ignored Li Mins comment, and asked him instead.

Lord Li Min, didnt you leave Princess Pan in that mansion all by herself until now? Dont you think its too late to worry?

Indeed, this man had been really worried about the Princess.

He was probably at ease when Li Yong had been staying in the mansion.

Li Min stiffened for a moment, then he started to talk after a while.

You know, I left reliable guys I trust over there just in case. But theyre not a refined bunch of people who could move elegantly around the mansion, and even if they do well in fighting, they dont have any idea how to handle stuff like how the bigshots do.

So that was the case. He did consider the immediate danger and acted accordingly.

Well, Yui Mei is with her, so she can handle any discord with the servants over there. We just have to focus on achieving a grand victory to bring home to them.

Im feeling rusty lately, so lets do it with a bang, shall we?

Li Yong smirked daringly as he stood on the ship.

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