Li Huan deliberately put on a cautious expression, first glancing at Hai Dafu who was eating "spicy crayfish," then beckoning and leading Wei Xiaobao out of the room.
"Who is that person?" Wei Xiaobao asked tactfully in a low voice.
Li Huan said, "He is Chen Jinnan, the Grand Master of the Heaven and Earth Society!"
"Chen Jinnan!" Wei Xiaobao's eyes suddenly lit up.
Li Huan asked, "Judging from your appearance, it seems you know Chen Jinnan?"
Wei Xiaobao hurriedly shook his head: "How could I know the leader of the Heaven and Earth Society? He's a traitor! However, when I was in the brothel, I often heard this saying: 'If you don't know Chen Jinnan, you can't call yourself a hero!'"
Li Huan said, "I've heard that phrase before when I was selling boxed lunches on the street! It's a pity I've never met Chen Jinnan in person!"
Wei Xiaobao hesitated, a smile flashing in his eyes.
"Brother Huan, did Eunuch Hai really say that Chen Jinnan can cure the poison of the Bone-Melting Palm?"
Li Huan said, "He really did say that! So, we need to find a way to find Chen Jinnan!"
Wei Xiaobao chuckled: "Leave this to me!"
Li Huan feigned surprise: "Leave it to you? Do you have a way to see Chen Jinnan?"
Wei Xiaobao said, "I frequent brothels and know many people in the martial arts world. I can ask them for help to meet Chen Jinnan!"
Li Huan nodded: "Okay, when we have the chance, let's leave the palace together to see Chen Jinnan and get rid of the poison from the Bone-Melting Palm!"
Wei Xiaobao said, "Brother Huan, I envy you. You were appointed as the head of the Imperial Kitchen not long after entering the palace, and you were also appointed as the Emperor's top-notch undercover agent!"
Li Huan patted Wei Xiaobao on the shoulder: "You are also the Emperor's undercover agent, why envy me?"
Wei Xiaobao said, "You're a top-notch undercover agent, like the top courtesan in a brothel. How can I compare to you?"
"Holy crap!" Li Huan laughed and cursed, "You can praise me as a gold medalist, but can you please not use 'top player' as a metaphor!"
"Hehehe..." Wei Xiaobao laughed lewdly, "Brother Huan, what exactly does 'damn it' mean? I hear you say it all the time."
Li Huan explained: "'Wocao' means 'I'm so angry' and is used to express feelings of shock, anger, or ecstasy."
"Holy crap! I got it!" Wei Xiaobao put his newfound knowledge to use.
Li Huan said, "I forgot to tell you, tonight at Cining Palace, I saved the Empress Dowager, and the Emperor promoted me again, appointing me as the Deputy Chief of the Imperial Guards!"
"Holy crap!" Wei Xiaobao exclaimed, "No way! The Deputy Chief of the Imperial Guards, that's pretty impressive!"
Li Huan said, "You should also work hard and strive to become the chief of the Imperial Guards!"
Wei Xiaobao asked in surprise, "How did you manage to save the Empress Dowager while you were in Cining Palace?"
Li Huan lied, "Eunuch Hai asked me to poison the Empress Dowager's tea. He was supposed to protect me, but he suddenly went insane, accusing the Empress Dowager of being a demoness from the Divine Dragon Sect, and even got into a fight with her..."
Li Huan spoke very quickly, repeating what he had explained to Kangxi to Wei Xiaobao.
"Holy crap! Holy crap..." Wei Xiaobao exclaimed repeatedly, "It was so thrilling and exciting! It's a pity I wasn't there to witness it!"
Li Huan instructed, "Tonight, you stay and watch over Eunuch Hai to prevent any accidents from happening to him. If anything happens, notify me immediately!"
Wei Xiaobao nodded: "Don't worry, Brother Huan, I guarantee there won't be any problems with this little thing!"
Inside the room.
Hai Dafu was eating spicy crayfish and drinking ice-cold beer, shaking his head and already half drunk.
Nothing happened that night.
...
The next day, at noon.
Li Huan drove his electric tricycle to the Imperial Study.
He set up his stall at the entrance of the courtyard and shouted loudly.
"Boxed lunches for sale! Boxed lunches for sale! Delicious boxed lunches! Top-quality boxed lunches!"
Suddenly, a group of people walked out from under the shade of the trees in the distance and surrounded Li Huan's stall.
There were ministers, guards, eunuchs, and palace maids.
They learned yesterday that Li Huan had disappeared from his post as ordered to sell boxed lunches, so they all came to join in the fun and wanted to try the boxed lunches.
Li Huan called out, "Each boxed meal contains four meat dishes and four vegetable dishes, and there are three different prices!"
A minister hurriedly asked, "What are the three types?"
Li Huan said, "Depending on the quality of the boxed meals, the prices are one hundred taels of silver, eighty taels of silver, and fifty taels of silver!"
The minister hurriedly pulled out a silver note: "Chief Steward Li, I'd like to buy two boxed meals for fifty taels of silver each!"
Another minister quickly shouted, "I need two of the finest boxed meals, thank you, Chief Steward Li!"
"I'll also buy a boxed lunch for one hundred taels of silver!"
"I want two boxed meals that cost eighty taels of silver each!"
"Give me three boxed lunches, each costing fifty taels of silver!"
...
Everyone rushed forward, shouting excitedly.
Li Huan knew that these people wanted not only to enjoy the delicious boxed lunches, but also to curry favor with him.
After all, Li Huan is now a favorite of the emperor.
Before long, all the boxed meals were sold out.
Everyone ate and praised the food.
The flattery and sycophancy were so nauseating and unbearable to hear.
Li Huan's arms broke out in goosebumps.
He closed the car door, picked up four pre-prepared boxed meals and two bottles of beer, and headed towards the Imperial Study.
Emperor Kangxi sat at his desk in the room, reviewing memorials with a serious expression.
Standing beside him was Zhu Zhishan.
No, Duolong is standing.
Chan Pak-cheung, who played Zhu Zhishan in the movie "Flirting Scholar", also played Duolong in the movie "The Deer and the Cauldron".
Li Huan placed the boxed lunch and beer on the table: "Your Majesty, it's time for boxed lunches."
Emperor Kangxi put down the memorial and said, "I have already heard that you were selling boxed lunches at a stall outside the courtyard, and I have already smelled the aroma of the food!"
Coo coo coo...
Kangxi's stomach growled a few times.
Duolong's stomach also started growling.
Emperor Kangxi introduced, "This is the Chief of the Imperial Guards, Duolong!"
Li Huan clasped his hands in greeting and said, "So you are the great master, my apologies for not recognizing you!"
Duolong smiled broadly: "Lord Li is not only a superb cook, but also a man of both wisdom and courage. He fought against Hai Dafu and rescued the Empress Dowager. I admire Lord Li the most!"
Li Huan politely replied, "You flatter me, sir!"
Duolong said, "The two of us, working together, will protect the Emperor and share his burdens..."
Kangxi raised his hand to stop Duolong from talking nonsense and looked at Li Huan.
"Come here, come closer to me!"
Li Huan walked up to Kangxi and asked, "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"
Kangxi suddenly reached out and used a move called "Monkey Stealing Peaches" to grab Li Huan's vital points.
Li Huan fully understood Kangxi's intention and deliberately did not dodge.
Kangxi grabbed it, his face grim.
"You really aren't a eunuch! I've already sent people to carefully check the castration records at the 'Eunuch Recruitment Office,' and your name isn't there!"
Li Huan laughed and said, "I told the Emperor before that my purpose in entering the palace was to become the imperial chef, but due to a series of coincidences, I was hastily brought into the palace by Hai Dafu. I did not intend to deceive the Emperor!"
Emperor Kangxi asked, "Tell me your name and where you come from!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
