Trickery

Chu Li's expression turned dark as he exhaled sharply and said, "Let's go. We can continue this conversation inside!" 

"Understood." Zhe Liang struggled to catch his breath as he felt an immense, mountain-like pressure suddenly weighing down on him. His legs trembled as he felt as though he would fall on his knees at any moment, so he desperately forced himself to withstand the pressure. 

He followed Chu Li into King An's Imperial Residence, and they quickly went into the main hall.

"Where did the Ning Brothers go?" Chu Li took a seat in an armchair and gestured toward the armchair across him while frowning and asking, "The Secret Guardians Hall isn't investigating any cases at the moment, right?"