After failing the imperial examination, he began to wield immense power after entering the palace!

"it is good."

Without the slightest hesitation, Consort Xie nodded in agreement.

It's just mobilizing a few Imperial Guard soldiers; it's not a big deal.

"Anything else? Tell me all at once."

Li Fan thought for a moment and continued, "Your Majesty, this servant also wants a list and intelligence of everyone in the Eastern Depot."

"Know yourself and know your enemy, then you can make a move."

"The rest will be discussed after I've been admitted to the Eastern Depot."

Consort Xie glanced at him, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes.

This person's mind is more meticulous than she imagined.

Before even entering, they asked for a list.

This requires thorough preparation; we must not fight an unprepared battle.

"Alright, I will have Shuangqiu give you the list."

"Tomorrow, Consort Xiao is holding a flower-viewing banquet in the Imperial Garden. You will come with me."

Li Fan was taken aback, then nodded.

Consort Xie continued, "The Empress will definitely come tomorrow as well. She must be in a bad mood after losing Cao Mo this time."

"Therefore, when I take you to a banquet, she will definitely try to meet you and then turn you against me."

"Give her this chance, and get some benefits from her first."

"In that case, she might be able to stop Feng Bao from making a move against you for the time being, and that's your chance."

Li Fan's heart skipped a beat.

With just a few words, he had planned out a path for him.

This allowed him to gain benefits from the Empress, suppress Feng Bao through the Empress's influence, and also made him appear loyal to her.

This imperial concubine is indeed no ordinary person.

"Yes, Your Highness, I understand."

Consort Xie enjoyed talking to such intelligent people; it was effortless.

"I intend to arrange a marriage for you, Xiao Ningxiang, the eldest daughter of the Lanling Xiao family."

Li Fan was stunned.

Given his current sensitive status, how can he possibly get married?

Before he could raise his doubts, Consort Xie continued speaking.

"The Prince of Wei wants to marry Xiao Ningxiang, but I will not do as he wishes."

"You may leave now. I will take care of this matter for you."

Li Fan frowned.

If you snatch the woman that the King of Wei has his eye on, then you'll be sworn enemies with the King of Wei forever.

But he had no choice but to leave the bedchamber.

"Bang!"

The palace gates closed.

The candlelight flickered twice.

Consort Xie leaned back on the soft couch, her smile slowly fading.

"Shuangqiu, where is that Physician Xue? When will he be able to enter the palace?"

Leng Shuangqiu said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, it will be soon, just a few days."

She hesitated for a moment, then tentatively raised her head to look at Consort Xie:

"Your Majesty, are you choosing Li Fan?"

The hall fell silent for a moment.

Consort Xie paused for a moment before slowly speaking:

"Let's check his health first. If there's nothing wrong..."

She paused, then didn't continue.

But Leng Shuangqiu already understood.

No problem, I'll choose him.

She had known all along that Li Fan was the most suitable candidate, but now that it had come to this, she felt conflicted...

Leng Shuangqiu bit her lip, suppressing those chaotic thoughts, and replied with her head down:

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Consort Xie's gaze fell on the flickering candlelight, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

Let a man climb into your bed...

……

As Li Fan stepped out of the bedroom, he bumped into a cold, sinister figure.

now.

Grandpa Hai stood with his hands behind his back under the eaves.

Those triangular eyes narrowed slightly, and the look in their eyes as they looked at Li Fan was very complicated.

"Hey, little Gao, oh no, we should call you Chief Supervisor Gao now."

Li Fan felt a chill run down his spine, but his expression became even more submissive.

"Eunuch Hai is joking. I only became the supervisor by sheer luck."

"In front of Eunuch Hai, I am always humble and respectful."

Grandpa Hai squinted at him for a few seconds, then a slight smile appeared on his lips.

This man became the director of the Eastern Depot after only five days in the palace.

This promotion is ridiculously fast.

However, when he thought of the book "The Azure Emperor's Wood Transformation Technique," he felt a little more at ease.

Practice, the faster you practice, the faster you'll die.

"Little Gao, come on, let me teach you some martial arts."

"So that if you join the Eastern Depot and get bullied, it will be a disgrace to the Chengqian Palace."

Li Fan's heart stirred.

Teaching martial arts?

That old man isn't so kind; he's probably just testing him.

However, he was worried about not having anyone to practice with.

No matter how well one masters the Azure Emperor Dragon Claw Hand, without practical combat experience, it's all just empty showmanship when faced with a life-or-death situation.

"Thank you, Grandpa Hai."

He respectfully followed Eunuch Hai into the side hall.

The hall was empty and deserted.

Eunuch Hai stood in the center of the hall, hands behind his back, his triangular eyes coldly staring at Li Fan.

"Attack!"

Li Fan did not hesitate.

He took a step forward, his internal energy surging, and his right hand formed a claw, aiming straight for Eunuch Hai's shoulder.

Azure Emperor Dragon Claw Hand.

He practiced this move countless times, his five fingers like hooks, his inner energy flowing into his fingertips, creating a piercing sound as it cut through the air.

Grandpa Hai didn't even lift his eyelids.

With a light, effortless turn, Li Fan's claws grazed his shoulder without even touching the hem of his clothes.

Li Fan changed his move extremely quickly, his claws shifting as he grabbed at his wrist with his other hand.

With a flick of his wrist, Hai Gonggong sent the snake slipping through his fingers like a slithering snake.

Li Fan launched more than a dozen attacks, but he easily dodged each one.

Then, Grandpa Hai made his move.

One palm strike.

It felt light and airy, like swatting flies.

"Bang!"

Li Fan felt an overwhelming force crashing into his chest.

Then, he flew backward, his back slamming hard against the wall, letting out a muffled groan, and slid to the ground.

My chest was burning with pain, and I felt a sweet taste in my throat, almost making me vomit blood.

What the hell!

This old eunuch's martial arts skills are terrifying; I was completely powerless to fight back!

Grandpa Hai stood still, his breathing perfectly steady.

He looked down at Li Fan, a mocking smile playing on his lips:

"With such limited skills, you dare to go to the Eastern Depot?"

"Again."

Li Fan gritted his teeth, got up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and pounced on him again.

One palm strike.

Two palms.

Three palm strikes.

Each time, he was sent flying, crashing to the ground, getting up, and then pouncing on him again.

His bones felt like they were about to fall apart, and his internal energy was running wildly through his meridians, causing him so much pain that the veins on his forehead bulged.

But he discovered something: every time he was knocked down, he could see the trajectory of Eunuch Hai's moves.

Each time he got up, his reaction time increased by a fraction.

This is the effect of real combat!

No matter how many secret manuals you read or how many moves you practice, nothing beats getting beaten up.

After finishing his attack, Eunuch Hai stopped and coldly uttered a sentence:

"To be continued tomorrow."

Then he turned and left.

Li Fan slumped to the ground, panting heavily, feeling as if his body was falling apart.

Old man, you taught me martial arts just so you could see me die faster.

But what you don't know is that the more you teach, the stronger I become.

One day, I'll kill you.

The sunlight shone on him, stretching his disheveled figure long.

But Li Fan's back remained perfectly straight.