Chapter 535: A Fine Performance

the Empress.""Your Majesty, I respectfully greet the Empress."With Li Chen leading the way, everyone raised their glasses to toast Zhao Qinglan.Zhao Qinglan remained composed, raising her cup with a s...Chapter 535: A Good Show

In a short while, the man walked out of the room looking refreshed and paid particular attention to Xiaotaohong's room.

I heard that Xu Wei was still inside, and the madam had also arrived. The two were haggling over the price to redeem Xiaotaohong.

Feeling there was no further need to stay, he immediately left Yichun Garden and returned to the palace to report what he had seen.

He didn't know, however, that the little Tao Hong in his room was indeed there with the madam. But instead of someone else, a tall and sturdy middle-aged man stood beside them. The voice he uttered was none other than Xu Wei's.

This act was so convincing, no one suspected a thing.

But the real Xu Wei is now at the Donggong Xizheng Hall, practicing government.

"Your Highness, today's matter, my subordinate has gained the full trust of King Zhao. And King Zhao is certain that it was the White Lotus Sect who attempted to assassinate him. Everything is proceeding as planned."

Yes, everything today was a setup.

A scheme carefully devised by Li Chen, targeting Li Yinhu.

Given that Li Yinhou had attempted to take his own life several times, how could Li Chen possibly let him die peacefully

"That's good."

Li Chen looked at Xu Wei's weak appearance and waved his hand, "Please sit down."

"The assassination was faked, but the wounds on your body are real. There's no need for so much ceremony at a time like this."

Li Chen's words moved Xu Wei deeply.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Unhesitatingly, Xu Wei sat down.

Along the way, his already frail body was truly nearing its limit.

"King Zhao has entrusted all the defenses inside and outside the palace to me. With this, I am confident that I will become King Zhao's true confidant and learn all his secrets."

Li Chen said, "Li Yinhu is a ruthless and cautious person. It's not enough to fully gain his trust. It still takes time to polish it, but it doesn't matter, this palace has time."

"More important than targeting Lee In-ho, you need to know if there are still people or forces around him that we don't know about helping him."

Xu Wei nodded and said, "I understand."

"You did a good job with today's tasks. What reward would you like" Li Chen asked.

Xu Wei looked resolute and said, "Your Highness has shown great kindness to me. Without your support, I would still be just a gatekeeper. I dare not ask for more."

This is not an unreasonable demand. Those who work hard will be rewarded, and those who fail will be punished. This is how this palace uses people.

Li Chen smiled and said, "Since you are still by King Zhao's side, this palace will not give you any rewards for now. When you return later, I will settle everything for you together."

But let me tell you this beforehand, serve this palace well and it won't just be you who prospers, your entire clan will enjoy the benefits as well.

“This king knows you have a younger brother still farming at home. Things are tough for him now due to the disaster. This palace has sent people to bring your parents and brother to the capital. Someone will take care of them. As for your brother, this palace will have him learn the ropes at the Five Armies' General Mansion under General Su's tutelage. With his care, he won't be shortchanged.”

Li Chen's words caused Xu Wei to be so moved that he disregarded the wounds on his body and immediately knelt down, kowtowing and saying: "Your Highness, your great kindness and virtue are beyond measure. Xu Wei has no way to repay you."

"To do a good job is the best reward for me."

Li Chen comforted Xu Wei with a few words, then ordered someone to send Xu Wei home safely.

After bidding farewell to Xu Wei, Li Chen was in high spirits.

As I walked out of Xi Zheng Dian, planning to spend a romantic night with my beloved in Bai Hua Dian, I saw a figure in white, ghostly and silent, standing in the darkness, watching me intently.s, then we can just deal with Zhao Xuanji slowly later on.Li Yinhu, with the clicking abacus sounding clearly in his ears, felt that he had thought everything through and there were no problems.Zhao X...