Upon hearing that the Emperor had sent a letter, Hai Dafu quickly extended both hands and respectfully accepted the envelope.
He took out the letter and read it carefully.
Li Huan deliberately said, "I can't read. What did Xiao Xuanzi say to Grandpa?"
As he spoke, Li Huan peeked out to look at the letter.
Hai Dafu believed it to be true and, without trying to hide it from Li Huan, continued to look down at the letter.
Li Huan quickly scanned the information and understood Kangxi's intentions.
In the letter, Kangxi instructed Hai Dafu to treat Xiao Huanzi and Xiao Chunzi well, and ordered Hai Dafu to support Xiao Huanzi in setting up a stall to sell boxed lunches in the palace, and not to stop her.
Furthermore, he was to teach Xiao Huanzi and Xiao Chunzi martial arts, and have them go to the Imperial Study every day to spar with him without fail!
Wei Xiaobao was also curious: "Eunuch Hai, I can't read either, so what exactly did Xiao Xuanzi tell you?"
Hai Dafu put away the letter, blinked his eyes, and put on a cute and ingratiating expression.
"Xiao Xuanzi asked me to support Xiao Huanzi in setting up a food stall in the palace and to teach you two martial arts. You'll have to go to the imperial kitchen every day to spar with Xiao Xuanzi!"
Li Huan laughed, "This little Xuanzi is asking for it! He got beaten up today, but he still won't admit defeat! Eunuch Hai, you must teach me some powerful martial arts. Tomorrow I'm going to give little Xuanzi a good beating!"
Hai Dafu hurriedly said, "In a martial arts exchange, we must stop when we've made a point. We absolutely must not draw blood or cause internal injuries!"
Li Huan said, "That depends on what moves you teach me!"
Wei Xiaobao hurriedly said, "I think the Bone-Melting Palm technique is quite good. Could you teach it to me?"
Hai Dafu rolled his eyes in disdain.
Wei Xiaobao wisely shut up.
Hai Dafu said, "Xiao Xuanzi has practiced martial arts and wrestling, but he lacks practical experience. Otherwise, even if the two of you attacked together today, you still wouldn't be able to beat Xiao Xuanzi."
"Tomorrow, Xiao Xuanzi will definitely be able to defeat you two. He was afraid that the difference in strength would be too great, so he asked me to teach you two martial arts!"
Li Huan said, "Please have Eunuch Hai demonstrate his martial arts skills so that Xiao Chunzi and I can watch and then decide which style we should learn!"
Hai Dafu nodded: "That's fine too!"
Li Huan said, "I'm hungry. Let's have a late-night snack while we admire your skills, Father-in-law!"
Then, Li Huan took out six boxed meals from the electric tricycle, placed them on the table, and brought out a case of beer.
The aroma made Wei Xiaobao's mouth water.
Hai Dafu was also drooling: "No wonder you wanted to set up a stall to sell boxed lunches in the palace, they smell so good, they're so tempting."
Li Huanqi opened a few bottles of beer and said while drinking, "Eunuch Hai, what are you waiting for? Show me your martial arts skills, and I'll treat you to a boxed lunch later!"
Hai Dafu lifted his clothes, assumed a fighting stance, and performed a set of impressive boxing techniques.
Li Huan and Wei Xiaobao ate and admired the food, and applauded and cheered for Hai Dafu.
Hai Dafu said, "If you two learn this Kongtong Fist technique, dealing with ordinary martial arts practitioners will be no problem."
Li Huan knew that Hai Dafu was a successor of the Kongtong School. He was not only proficient in "Bone-Melting Palm" and "Kongtong Fist," but also in three unique skills: "Great Capturing Hand," "Great Compassion Thousand-Leaf Hand," and "Yin-Yang Grinding."
In addition, Hai Dafu is skilled in using various weapons, and his lightness skill is also very high.
It was precisely because of his exceptional martial arts skills that Hai Dafu became Emperor Shunzhi's personal bodyguard, earning the emperor's deep appreciation and trust.
In fact, Hai Dafu was also a fake eunuch. He used his position as the deputy chief steward of the Imperial Kitchen to secretly investigate the cause of death of Consort Dong'e, the beloved concubine of Emperor Shunzhi.
Having discovered the whereabouts of the fake Empress Dowager, Hai Dafu secretly monitored her and discovered that she had seized a copy of the "Forty-Two Chapters Sutra".
Hai Dafu knew the importance of the Forty-Two Chapters Sutra, which is why he sent eunuchs to infiltrate the Cining Palace to steal it, thus protecting the sutra from falling into the wrong hands.
Li Huan, while enjoying the delicious sweet and sour crispy fish, said to Hai Dafu, "Fist techniques are nothing special, let's see you wield some weapons!"
"Alright!" Hai Dafu picked up a gleaming machete and began to practice his knife skills.
Wei Xiaobao tilted his head back and finished the ice-cold beer in his glass, letting out a satisfied burp.
"Awesome! So awesome! The beer is so delicious!"
After demonstrating his swordsmanship, Hai Dafu picked up a red-tasseled spear and showed off his spear skills.
Li Huan clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Excellent marksmanship! Excellent marksmanship!"
While playing around, Hai Dafu asked, "Do you two want to learn marksmanship?"
Li Huan said, "Don't rush, keep performing."
Hai Dafu put down his red-tasseled spear and picked up a heavy Green Dragon Crescent Blade!
This blade is not the authentic Green Dragon Crescent Blade used by Guan Yu!
However, when it's being played with, it makes a whooshing sound and looks quite imposing.
Wei Xiaobao, biting into a braised rabbit leg, applauded Hai Dafu.
Li Huan said, "Eunuch Hai, you must be tired from playing. Come, have a beer and enjoy some delicious food!"
Hai Dafu was covered in sweat, his stomach already growling with hunger.
He quickly put down the Green Dragon Crescent Blade and sat down at the table.
Li Huan poured a glass of beer and handed it to Hai Dafu.
"This beer comes from a foreign land, brewed with malt, and has a unique flavor. Drink it while it's still foamy!"
Hai Dafu looked at the white foam at the rim of the glass and hesitated.
According to experience in the martial arts world, this kind of wine with white foam is often poisoned.
But Hai Dafu witnessed Li Huan and Wei Xiaobao drinking beer, and without hesitation, he quickly took several large gulps!
Instantly, Hai Dafu's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration!
"Refreshing and delicious! It does have the aroma of malt, but it's also a bit bitter..."
Li Huan said, "The slight bitterness is a characteristic of beer; you'll actually like it once you get used to it!"
"Burp..." Hai Dafu let out a burp, "Haha, that feels so good!"
Li Huan pushed the boxed lunch in front of Hai Dafu and introduced it to him.
"The boxed lunch contains four meat dishes, four vegetable dishes, and a staple food. Please enjoy, Grandpa Hai!"
Hai Dafu picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a piece of "preserved mustard greens with braised pork" and put it in his mouth.
"Hmm...fatty but not greasy, lean but not dry, tastes good, not bad..."
Hai Dafu ate with great relish, and then, under Li Huan's guidance, he picked up a "spicy crayfish" and carefully peeled off its shell.
Li Huan dipped the shrimp tail meat in the broth and said to Hai Dafu, "You have to dip it in the broth to really enjoy it!"
Hai Dafu did as instructed, dipped the shrimp tail meat in the broth, and savored it.
Wow! It's so fragrant and spicy, the aftertaste is amazing!
Hai Dafu sincerely expressed his praise and then picked up another "spicy crayfish".
Li Huan said, "I wonder if Xiao Xuanzi can persuade the Emperor to let me set up a stall selling boxed lunches in the palace? And will the Emperor issue me an imperial token?"
While eating, Hai Dafu said, "Xiao Xuanzi is the Emperor's confidant. As long as he speaks up for you, the Emperor will definitely agree!"
Li Huan laughed and said, "Then I'm relieved. Eunuch Hai, come, let me toast you!"
Hai Dafu picked up his cup, drank it all in one gulp, and then let out a very satisfying burp.
Li Huan said, "Eunuch Hai, the Empress Dowager's 'Forty-Two Chapters Sutra' has already fallen into Xiao Ningzi's hands. Xiao Chunzi and I no longer need to infiltrate Cining Palace, right?"
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