Sky Curtain: Taking Little Rhinoceros to wash his feet! Li Er breaks down!

The private room was filled with steam and the aroma of herbs.

Li Shimin slumped on the leather sofa, his eyes half-closed, his limbs exuding an unprecedented sense of relaxation. The backaches and pains he had developed from years of reviewing memorials vanished completely after Su Tiantian's professional Thai-inspired massage.

He took a deep breath and felt lightheaded all over.

"That feels wonderful!" Li Shimin suddenly opened his eyes, waved his hand, and the boundless pride of the Heavenly Khan instantly filled the entire private room. "This woman's technique is amazing! Add two more hours! I want to stay in this celestial palace!"

Su Tiantian had just dried her hands with a towel when she heard this and rolled her eyes.

She pushed up her black-rimmed glasses and looked down at the Tang Dynasty emperor: "Uncle, this shop has clearly marked prices. Extra minutes cost extra. You'd better settle your bill for yesterday's ten carnivals first. No money, no deal."

Li Shimin's heroic spirit froze.

He, the mighty Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, possessing wealth across the land, was now being confronted by a girl from a later era demanding repayment of a debt. To make matters worse, this damned system had locked the reward function, preventing him from even producing a single gold brick.

"I..." Li Shimin's face turned red, and he couldn't utter a word for a long time.

On the vast screen, the barrage of comments exploded instantly.

[Emperor Liu Che of the Han Dynasty: Hahaha! Li Lao Er, if you don't have money, don't pretend to be generous! In this celestial palace, your title of Khan is less effective than ten Carnivals!]

[Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty: This is hilarious! Li Shimin, you've finally met your match! You want to eat for free and then ask for extra drinks? Even beggars in our Ming Dynasty aren't as shameless as you!]

Li Shimin was furious as he looked at the barrage of comments in the void. Just as he was about to send a barrage of comments to retaliate with his mind, an extremely eye-catching comment with a golden phoenix border suddenly floated slowly across the center of the sky.

[Empress Zhangsun of the Tang Dynasty: Erlang! How dare the Emperor linger in the celestial palace! What kind of behavior is this! The Emperor is still watching you! If you continue to behave so rudely, you will not be allowed to enter the Lizheng Hall upon returning to the palace!]

The air in the private room fell silent instantly.

When Li Shimin saw the phoenix-patterned barrage of comments, he shuddered violently. He sprang up from the leather sofa as if by reflex, his movements so swift that there was no trace of his previous limp state.

He hurriedly straightened his slightly disheveled dragon robe, sat up straight, placed his hands flat on his knees, forced a stern face, and displayed the majesty of an emperor.

"Guanyinbi, I...I was merely observing the conditions of future generations, and had absolutely no intention of indulging in pleasure!" Li Shimin explained loudly to the sky, a layer of fine sweat beading on his forehead.

The barrage of comments on the screen erupted once again.

[Qin Emperor Ying Zheng: The Tang Emperor, so afraid of his wife? Truly a tale of unparalleled folly.]

[Emperor Liu Che of the Han Dynasty: Li Er, are you having a really tough time as Khan? One word from the Empress and you're too scared to even wash your feet?]

Li Shimin's face alternated between pale and flushed, and he sat on the sofa feeling extremely uncomfortable.

Zhu Yuanzhang, however, had no interest in watching Li Shimin make a fool of himself. He jumped barefoot directly out of the constant-temperature foot bath tub.

Amber-colored medicine splashed all over the floor.

Zhu Yuanzhang's feet were bright red from soaking in 42-degree Celsius medicinal water. Pointing at Li Shimin's nose, he cursed, "Li Lao Er, have you no shame! We've been soaking our feet here so long they're practically cooked, and we haven't even had a foot massage yet! You want to extend the time? Get out of here!"

Li Shimin, already seething with anger, immediately stood up and glared back defiantly: "Zhu Chongba! How dare you shout at me? I am the Heavenly Khan, it is only natural that I rank before you!"

"Bullshit!" Zhu Yuanzhang rolled up his sleeves, revealing his muscular forearms. "We fought our way out of piles of corpses! You, a spoiled brat who rose to power through the Xuanwu Gate Incident, dare to put on airs in front of us? Today, I'll teach you a lesson!"

The two stood at the foot basin, ready to fight at any moment.

Ying Zheng sat on the far side, eyes closed, seemingly uninterested in intervening. Liu Che, on the other hand, leaned back on the sofa, watching this epic battle of wits between emperors that transcended time with great interest.

Lin Yu stood at the door and brought up the system panel.

[Ding! You have received a message of extreme embarrassment and anger from Li Shimin. Your emotional value has increased by 30000!]

[Ding! Received a message of extreme anxiety and dissatisfaction from Zhu Yuanzhang, emotion value +40000!]

[Ding! Received the ultimate joy from Wanchao's audience, emotion value +150000!]

His emotional state was rapidly escalating. Lin Yu didn't stop the two from arguing. The more intense the conflict, the more he earned.

"Uncle, don't fight."

A soft, gentle voice interrupted the standoff between the two emperors.

Little Sizi, wearing a dinosaur onesie pajamas, ran over barefoot. In her hand, she held a torn-open bag of Weilong spicy strips, the bright red oil glistening temptingly under the light.

She walked up to Zhu Yuanzhang with her short legs, looked up, and handed him a spicy snack.

"Uncle, don't be angry. Sizi will treat you to something delicious. This smells so good, it's Sweetie's favorite." Little Sizi's big eyes were crystal clear.

Zhu Yuanzhang's rage was instantly extinguished by those clear eyes. Looking at the exquisitely beautiful little girl before him, he thought of his granddaughter who had died young.

He sighed, squatted down, and withdrew the murderous aura emanating from his body.

"We're not angry. We thank the little girl." Zhu Yuanzhang reached out and took the spicy snack.

The long, red ribbon emitted an extremely overpowering aroma of spices. He had never smelled anything like it in the imperial kitchens of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang put the spicy strip in his mouth and chewed it.

"boom!"

A complex flavor profile of salty, spicy, and slightly sweet explodes on the tongue. Modern industrially produced seasonings have dealt a devastating blow to the taste buds of our ancestors.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened suddenly, and he chewed faster and faster.

"What...what is this?" Zhu Yuanzhang swallowed the spicy strip, finding the aftertaste lingering and delightful. He suddenly stood up and looked at Lin Yu, "Lin boy! Do you still have any of this red fairy grass? Compared to this, all the imperial chefs of our Ming Dynasty who have cooked their whole lives are utterly useless!"

Lin Yu pointed towards the front desk: "They're five cents a pack at the supermarket, as many as you want."

Zhu Yuanzhang gasped. Five cents? Although he didn't know how much five cents was, judging from the tone, it was clearly an extremely cheap item. Could ordinary people in later generations really eat such divine delicacies every day?

Su Tiantian had already moved to the sofa in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Emperor Hongwu, stop reminiscing, the bell has been rung." Su Tiantian patted the low stool.

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly sat back down on the sofa, flattening his reddened feet. Looking at Su Tiantian, he said loudly, "Girl, go ahead and use all your strength! When we were fighting Chen Youliang, we weren't afraid of being hit by arrows even once. This massage of yours, we absolutely won't cry out in pain!"

Su Tiantian smiled professionally.

She applied essential oil to her hands and placed them directly on the soles of Zhu Yuanzhang's feet. Her thumb precisely located the Yongquan acupoint, and using her waist to exert force, she pressed down hard on her fingertips with all her might.

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed drastically.

An extremely tingling and numbing sensation shot from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head. The powerful heat of the medicinal bath, combined with the massage techniques, forcefully unblocked the meridians in his legs that had been blocked for many years.

"Holy crap!"

The Hongwu Emperor's tough-guy declaration didn't even last three seconds. He yelled at the top of his lungs, then fell backward, gripping the sofa armrests tightly.

"That feels great! That's fucking great!" Zhu Yuanzhang gasped for breath, veins bulging on his forehead, his face beaming with ecstasy. "My legs haven't felt this warm in years! Our Ming Dynasty is saved!"

Once again, a barrage of mocking comments flooded the screen.

The four emperors, renowned throughout history, completely abandoned their imperial airs and immersed themselves in the ultimate enjoyment of a modern foot massage parlor. The private room was filled with steam, creating a warm yet comical atmosphere.

Little Sizi sat next to Li Shimin, munching on watermelon while watching his four uncles and father relax, giggling.

Lin Yu watched the constantly fluctuating emotion value and pondered his next exchange plan.

Just then, an extremely piercing police siren pierced through the soundproof wall of the private room and entered.

"Waaaaah—waaaah—"

The siren grew louder as it approached, eventually stopping outside the Starry Night Foot Massage Shop.

The warm atmosphere in the private room was instantly shattered.

The four emperors opened their eyes simultaneously, their gazes sharp. They couldn't understand the sound of sirens, but they could sense the urgency and threat conveyed in the noise.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

A loud banging sound rang out, causing the walls to tremble slightly.

Immediately afterwards, the sound from the loudspeaker filled the entire lobby.

"Listen up, you people inside! We are the Jiangcheng Health Bureau Enforcement Team! Your business license and health permit have expired, and you are suspected of practicing medicine illegally and operating in violation of regulations!"

"Open the door immediately for inspection! Otherwise, we will take coercive measures!"

Wang Dafu's extremely arrogant voice followed closely behind, sounding incredibly harsh through the loudspeaker.

"Cousin, don't waste your breath on them! This shady establishment is locked; they're definitely destroying evidence inside! Just smash the door open! Seal it off!"

Inside the private room.

Su Tiantian stopped what she was doing, her face pale. She looked at Lin Yu, her voice trembling, "Boss... Wang Dafu really called them. We're doomed."

Lin Yu remained calm, showing no sign of panic.

He walked to the towel cabinet, pulled out a clean, dry towel, and wiped his hands.

Ying Zheng slowly sat up straight, his black robes fluttering even without wind. He looked at Lin Yu, his tone icy: "The one shouting outside, was that the scoundrel from last night?"

Liu Che snorted coldly, clenching his fists so tightly that his knuckles cracked: "I had just finished soaking in the bath when some scoundrels came to spoil my fun."

Li Shimin shielded Xiao Sizi behind him, his gaze sharp: "Lin Yu, why have you spared the life of such a rogue until now?"

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up abruptly, his bare feet landing on the wooden floor, his eyes blazing with undisguised murderous intent: "Lin boy, is the door to your celestial palace sturdy enough? Should we go out and slaughter these ignorant fools for you?"

The overwhelming pressure of the four emperors, each a figure of unparalleled power, was unleashed without reservation at this moment. The air inside the private room seemed to freeze.

Lin Yu threw the towel into the recycling bin.

He turned around, looked at the four emperors, and a very faint smile appeared on his lips.

"Your Majesties, in modern society, fighting and killing won't solve anything." Lin Yu walked towards the door of the private room. "However, since they want to shut down my shop, let them come in and investigate."

Lin Yu pressed the switch next to the door.

"Whoosh—"

The frosted glass door of the private room slowly opened.

Outside in the lobby, the roller shutters were making a creaking, strained sound as the metal doors groaned under the weight of the load.