Li Huan put down his teacup.

"What urgent matter has Your Majesty summoned me for?"

Wei Xiaobao said, "I heard that I'm meeting a very important guest!"

Li Huan understood.

This important guest was Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong.

Although Kangxi has eliminated Oboi, he is still not powerful enough and dares not break with Wu Sangui for the time being, fearing that Wu Sangui might rebel.

Therefore, Emperor Kangxi had to give Wu Yingxiong a grand reception and try his best to appear enthusiastic.

Li Huan drove an electric tricycle, carrying Wei Xiaobao, to the palace.

Duolong stood outside the main hall. Upon seeing Li Huan, he hurriedly reminded him, "Lord Li, the Emperor has ordered a banquet to be held to entertain Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong!"

Li Huan said, "I already guessed it."

Duolong gave a thumbs up: "Li Daren's predictions are truly divine, I admire him to the extreme! My admiration for Lord Li is like a surging river, endless and boundless, like the overflowing Yellow River..."

"Damn it!" Li Huan laughed and cursed. "Next time you're flattering me, can you come up with something fresh? It's always the same old 'endless river' phrase; I'm sick of hearing it!"

Duolong chuckled: "Lord Li's taste is getting better and better. This humble servant will study diligently, research all kinds of historical books and Tang and Song poems, and use the most appropriate words to express my admiration for Lord Li!"

Li Huan nodded: "This young man is teachable!"

Without further ado, he led Wei Xiaobao into the palace to pay his respects to Emperor Kangxi.

Sure enough, Wu Yingxiong was in the palace.

The young man, dressed in official robes, stood tall and proud, exuding confidence and a touch of arrogance.

Emperor Kangxi smiled and said, "Minister Li, this is Wu Yingxiong, the son of Prince Wu Sangui of Pingxi!"

Li Huan said, "Your Majesty, I have already met with the young prince!"

"Oh?" Kangxi was taken aback. "You've already met him?"

Li Huan said, "This noon, Steward Wei, Master Duo, and I were on official business at the Lichun Courtyard when we happened to run into the young prince!"

"Lichun Courtyard?" Kangxi asked in surprise.

He knew that Lichun Courtyard was a brothel.

“Minister Wu, didn’t you tell me that as soon as you arrived in the capital, you would go straight to the palace to pay your respects to me?”

“I…” Wu Yingxiong’s face was embarrassed.

Li Huan laughed and said, "Oh, I see. The young prince is too embarrassed to admit that he frequents brothels."

Kangxi said, "If you're embarrassed, fine, but why deceive me!"

Wu Yingxiong's face flushed red.

Li Huan said, "Young Prince, you dare to deceive the Emperor! You have clearly committed the crime of deceiving the Emperor!"

"Your Majesty!" Wu Yingxiong quickly knelt down.

His previous arrogance has vanished completely.

A hint of a smile flashed in Kangxi's eyes.

Undoubtedly, he had long disliked Wu Yingxiong.

Wu Yingxiong's forehead broke out in a cold sweat: "Your Majesty, I dare not deceive you. The reason I went to Lichun Courtyard was not to seek pleasure, but to meet a friend."

Li Huan knew Wu Yingxiong was making excuses, and said with a smile, "I never expected this! The young prince's good friend is entertaining guests at the Lichun Brothel! I wonder what her name is? Could the young prince introduce me to her tonight and see just how beautiful she is?"

Wu Yingxiong hurriedly said, "My friend is not a courtesan, but a wealthy merchant from the capital. Please, Your Majesty, investigate this matter thoroughly..."

Li Huan said, "Damn it, how is the Emperor supposed to investigate this kind of mess? Young Prince, you either obediently confess your guilt, or you bring the madam of the brothel here so we can confront her face to face!"

"I...I..." Wu Yingxiong's face turned even redder, and he was drenched in sweat.

Visiting brothels is not a big deal.

But deceiving the emperor is a serious crime.

Wu Yingxiong never expected that Li Huan would give him a hard time.

Long'er hurriedly said, "Your Highness can testify that he did indeed visit a long-time friend at the Lichun Courtyard."

Her tone sounded certain, but her eyes flickered slightly, clearly indicating that she was also lying and trying to cover for Wu Yingxiong.

Just as Li Huan was about to retort, Long'er suddenly asked, "May I ask, Lord Li, what official business were you carrying out at the Lichun Courtyard with Steward Wei and Master Duo?"

Li Huan, Wei Xiaobao, and Duolong were drinking and having fun at the Lichun Courtyard; they were certainly not on official business.

Wei Xiaobao lowered his head and didn't dare to say a word.

Li Huan said, "The official business I carried out at the Lichun Brothel was top secret and must not be disclosed."

Long'er said, "It can't be revealed? The young prince and I saw it with our own eyes. You, Chief Steward Wei, and Master Duo were hiding in the corner, directing a group of guards to surround two women disguised as men, trying to take them for yourselves!"

Li Huan laughed loudly: "Hahaha, what a fine line, 'claim it for oneself'! Brother Mengjiang, you're the one who's accusing me first!"

Emperor Kangxi asked curiously, "Minister Li, what exactly happened?"

Li Huan truthfully reported: "Your Majesty! I was discussing important matters with Chief Eunuch Wei and Master Duo at the Lichun Courtyard when we were suddenly attacked by assassins. Master Duo hurriedly commanded the guards to surround and attack the two assassins. After a fierce battle, we finally subdued them!"

"Those two assassins were actually women disguised as men. The young prince was standing on the second floor when he saw that the female assassin was beautiful. He was momentarily captivated and tried to play the hero to save her and stop the guards from taking the assassin away!"

"That's right!"

Wei Xiaobao hurriedly said, "Those two female assassins are the disciples of the One-Armed Nun. One is named Ake, and the other is named Anan! The young prince's eyes were always fixed on the beautiful Ake. He's really interested in her!"

“You…you’re talking nonsense…” Wu Yingxiong looked even more embarrassed.

Wei Xiaobao said, "The young prince stopped the guards from capturing the assassin, hoping to play the hero and win Ake's heart! I and Master Duo can testify to this!"

Li Huan said, "Young Prince, do you dare to swear a solemn oath before the Emperor?"

"I...I..." Wu Yingxiong felt guilty.

Emperor Kangxi said with displeasure, "The One-Armed Nun is a wanted criminal of the court. She has repeatedly sneaked into the palace, attempting to assassinate me! I never expected that the One-Armed Nun would actually send two disciples to assassinate Minister Li!"

"Minister Wu, you knew perfectly well that Ake and Anan were disciples of the One-Armed Nun, yet you still tried to play the hero and win Ake's heart. You are reckless and unable to distinguish friend from foe! You have truly disappointed me!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Yingxiong shuddered in fright.

Rescuing a traitor in public, especially one who had once attempted to assassinate the emperor, is a more serious crime than deceiving the emperor!

Wu Yingxiong hurriedly said, "Your Majesty! At the time, I did not know that Ake and Anan were disciples of the One-Armed Nun. Seeing that they were outnumbered, I felt chivalrous and wanted to draw my sword to help them..."

Li Huan sneered, "Young Prince, I must correct you immediately! You didn't actually help him; you asked Brother Mengjiang to deal with the guards and rescue Ake!"

Wu Yingxiong pursed his lips, feeling a lump in his throat.

Long'er said, "Your Majesty! After the young prince learned that Ake and Anan were the disciples of the One-Armed Nun, he stopped stopping the guards and immediately took me away from Lichun Courtyard."

Wu Yingxiong quickly replied, "Yes, yes! As an official of the court, I would never protect any rebels! I am utterly loyal to the Emperor and am irreconcilably opposed to rebels!"

Emperor Kangxi nodded and asked, "Minister Li, where are the two disciples of the One-Armed Nun?"