Duolong chuckled, his expression ambiguous.
"That's right, Cui Xiang Lou is not a hotel, but a place for pleasure and entertainment. I wonder if Lord Li would do me the honor?"
Li Huan looked directly into Duolong's eyes: "Master Duolong, we bear heavy responsibilities. We have important matters to attend to tomorrow. From now on, we must prepare carefully and plan meticulously. How can we be half-hearted and go to brothels to fool around?"
Upon hearing this, Duolong's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly bowed.
"Lord Li's advice is correct. This humble servant dares not be negligent and will make careful preparations and meticulous plans to live up to His Majesty's high expectations!"
Li Huan said in a low voice, "I'll be in charge of arranging the boxed lunches and directing Hai Dafu, and you'll be in charge of arranging the poisoned wine, the guards, and the iron cage! This matter concerns the Emperor's reputation and safety, so we absolutely cannot make a mistake!"
Doron replied, "Understood, I will take care of it immediately!"
He dared not mention the sworn brotherhood or the trip to Cuixiang Tower again, and left in a hurry.
Li Huan didn't linger and quickly packed up his stall.
The eunuchs and palace maids diligently helped and flattered Li Huan.
Several ministers bowed and scraped, vying to take out silver notes and hand them to Li Huan, wanting to reserve boxed meals.
The so-called "reservation" was actually a bribe to Li Huan.
Li Huan did not refuse, accepted the silver note, said a few perfunctory words, got on the electric tricycle, and sped away.
That evening, Li Huan was eating boxed lunches and drinking beer with Wei Xiaobao when suddenly someone outside shouted.
"Please invite Steward Li to Jianning Palace!"
Li Huan's heart stirred slightly, and she quickly left the room.
Two palace maids stood outside the door.
These two palace maids were not the fake empress dowager's personal attendants.
Li Huan deliberately asked, "What do you two sisters want me to do at Jianning Palace?"
The palace maid said, "The princess wishes to see Chief Eunuch Li."
Li Huan understood that Princess Jianning was asking for trouble and needed to be taught a lesson.
He said, "Please wait a moment, sisters. I'll get some boxed meals for the princess."
Li Huan opened the carriage and took out four boxed meals and four bottles of beer.
Two palace maids smiled broadly and hurriedly accepted the boxed lunches and beer.
Li Huan said to Wei Xiaobao, "I'm going to Jianning Palace to accompany the princess. You stay here and keep an eye on Hai Dafu. Don't let him run around."
Wei Xiaobao hurriedly said, "Eunuch Hai has gone mad, and his martial arts are superb. If he goes berserk, how can I stop him?"
Li Huan entered the inner room and saw Hai Dafu lying on the bed sleeping. He then used his "Finger Flicking Divine Skill" to strike Hai Dafu's sleeping acupoint, making him sleep longer.
Then, Li Huan said to Wei Xiaobao, "Hai Dafu is sleeping soundly. You can tie his feet with a rope to prevent him from running around after he wakes up."
Wei Xiaobao laughed and said, "That's easy, I'll go find a rope."
After giving his instructions, Li Huan followed two palace maids to Jianning Palace.
Princess Jianning sat at the wine table.
She rested her chin on her hands, her gaze filled with affection, lost in reverie.
Her face was slightly flushed, and her smile was charming.
Clearly, Princess Jianning was reminiscing about her romantic experience with Li Huan in the Cining Palace, where they had weathered many storms together...
"Princess! Chief Steward Li has arrived!"
A report startled Princess Jianning awake.
Immediately afterwards, Li Huan stepped into the room with a friendly smile.
The palace maid placed the boxed lunch and beer on the table, then tactfully left, closing the door behind her.
Princess Jianning stood up and took Li Huan's arm: "Little Huanzi, why didn't you come to see me today?"
Li Huan casually put his arm around Princess Jianning's slender waist: "Here I am, aren't I?"
Princess Jianning pouted: "Hmph, if I didn't send a palace maid to find you, would you have come?"
Li Huan said, "By order of the Emperor, we are to capture Ao Bai tomorrow. I must be prepared!"
Princess Jianning exclaimed in surprise, "My brother is finally going to make his move! But Ao Bai is incredibly strong and skilled in martial arts. Can you handle him?"
Li Huan said, "We can't attack by force; we can only outsmart them. I have a way to subdue Ao Bai for the Emperor!"
Princess Jianning smiled and said, "If you can deal with Ao Bai, it will be like eliminating a major threat to my brother. He will definitely reward you handsomely and promote you to a higher rank!"
Li Huan said, "I'm not very interested in promotions and titles; as long as the Emperor is happy, that's all that matters!"
Princess Jianning chuckled: "You're so good with words, you'll definitely be the person my brother trusts the most in the future!"
Li Huanxin said that if he could become the person Kangxi trusted most, he would have completed the first task issued by the "God-level Lunch Box System".
Princess Jianning opened the lunchbox: "Wow, it smells so good! These are all my favorite dishes!"
Li Huanqi opened the beer and poured it into a glass.
"Eat more, I'll have a few drinks with you."
Princess Jianning laughed and said, "Only four bottles of beer? I'm afraid that won't be enough to satisfy your cravings."
Li Huan said, "I have something important to do tomorrow, so I can't get drunk."
Princess Jianning raised her eyebrows: "We also have important matters to attend to tonight. How can we improve our mood without having a few drinks?"
Li Huan understood Princess Jianning's thoughts and feigned ignorance, asking, "What important matter is happening tonight?"
Princess Jianning grasped Li Huan's hand: "I am the one you are tasked with doing this important thing!"
"I'll deal with you!" Li Huan said with a chuckle. "Dealing with you is easy, I'll just give you a good beating!"
Princess Jianning laughed and said, "How can a scolding be enough? Tonight, no one will disturb you in my palace. Don't feel uncomfortable at all, just make yourself at home."
Li Huan said, "In that case, I will go all out and give it my all to give you an unprecedented experience!"
Princess Jianning laughed heartily, raised her wine cup, and drank with Li Huan.
They ate and drank their fill.
Princess Jianning, slightly tipsy, said sweetly, "Huan-ge, come with me to take a bath."
Li Huan swept Princess Jianning up in his arms, ready to embark on an even more splendid love story...
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the next day.
Noon.
Ao Bai was ordered to come and pay his respects to Emperor Kangxi.
Li Huan and Duolong were already fully prepared.
Hai Dafu, holding a Green Dragon Crescent Blade, stood by the wall, impersonating a statue of Guan Yu.
Ao Bai kowtowed to Emperor Kangxi: "Your Majesty has summoned me to the palace. What is your decree?"
Emperor Kangxi said, "After careful consideration, I believe that what Junior Guardian Ao said makes sense. Sony should indeed be punished and imprisoned!"
Upon hearing this, Ao Bai's face lit up with smugness.
Kangxi continued, "Li Huan also secretly investigated and found that Sony has cronies in the court. They should all be wiped out!"
After speaking, Kangxi looked at Li Huan.
Li Huan knew that Kangxi's words were meant to mislead Ao Bai and lower his guard.
Li Huan laughed and said, "Actually, His Majesty had long ago instructed me to investigate every minister in the court! I discovered that Grand Secretary Sony is arrogant and complacent, and has formed cliques!"
Ao Bai laughed loudly: "Hahaha, very good, very good!"
This expression clearly says: The young emperor is timid and dares not turn against me, much less lay a finger on me!
Emperor Kangxi said, "Your loyalty is unwavering, and you have assisted me in governing the country. I am deeply grateful!"
Ao Bai hurriedly replied, "It is my duty to share the Emperor's burdens and relieve his difficulties!"
Suddenly, Ao Bai sniffed and smelled a rich aroma of food.
"Gurgle, gurgle," Ao Bai's stomach growled a few times.
Kangxi said, "It's already noon. Is Junior Guardian Ao hungry?"
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