[Minced meat and eggplant bento box (One credit point/serving, which reveals one of the emperor's secrets)]

[Braised Lion's Head Meatballs Bento Box (One credit point/serving, used to check the loyalty of one of your subordinates (maximum three repurchases allowed))]

Remembering the purpose of the braised lion's head lunchbox, Bai Xiao's gaze turned to Lu Xiaoyao, who was quietly eating snacks to the side.

This verification isn't necessarily for NPCs; she can check anyone whose faction is marked in their information.

Unexpectedly, her casual investigation revealed signs of betrayal on Lu Xiaoyao.

Bai Xiao glanced at Leng Youyou, who was smiling and feeding Lu Xiaoyao, and wondered if Lu Xiaoyao had been tricked by Leng Youyou.

Looking at Zhen Po, who was also chatting with Lu Xiaoyao, Bai Xiao sensed something was wrong.

It's possible that such a possibility actually exists.

As for Mingmei, through the live stream, she clearly saw everyone's subtle actions and glances when the players gathered together, realizing that they all had their own ulterior motives.

"Will that mysterious merchant appear in the Imperial Garden at night?"

Finally, Leng Youyou couldn't help but ask as well.

There are only three female players in the palace right now. Bai Xiao has taken the initiative. She can't be a step behind Lu Xiaoyao, can she?

"I met her in the Imperial Garden, but I don't know if she only appears in the Imperial Garden."

Bai Xiao couldn't guarantee that, and the others couldn't help but sigh as they listened.

The appearance of the mysterious merchant in this game was really hard to come by!

Mingmei watched a group of players looking worried through the live stream, and she felt depressed too.

She even complained about it while accompanying Mu Chen to review the memorials that evening: "How long will it take for them to really find out I'm in the Cold Palace? Last time I went to the Imperial Garden on my own initiative, do you expect me to go there every day from now on?"

"It won't be long." Mu Chen assured Mingmei this when he asked about the effects of the boxed lunch. "Now that Bai Xiao knows Emperor Jing'an's secret, she will make a move in the Cold Palace. When she makes a move, it will naturally attract the attention of the Empress Dowager. Soon, your place will no longer be a secret."

Mu Chen told Mingmei directly that the emperor's secret was about the Cold Palace, about her being the seemingly abandoned concubine but actually Emperor Jing'an's favorite person.

"Have you ever thought about what her expression would be if she discovered that the person she spent a credit on was actually a 'part-time' mystery merchant, a mystery merchant she had already patronized?"

After saying that, Mingmei suddenly realized that whoever bought the minced meat and eggplant boxed lunch first was a complete fool.

Are they there specifically to guide people?

Mu Chen chuckled and simply said, "Not bad~ Since it's a secret, it must be useful."

These words piqued Mingmei's interest, and she turned to look at him, asking curiously if he knew something. However, Mu Chen didn't say anything more, only telling her to wait patiently.

"In this round, all you have to do is eat and drink well and wait for them to buy your boxed lunches."

"Um... I hope they didn't crash before they bought it?" Mingmei still remembered what Mu Chen had mentioned a couple of days ago about the quick level completion.

"I promise I won't lay a hand on them until they buy your lunchbox."