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

Empress Yang sent another gift.

She took out an exquisite brocade box, handed it to Li Fan, and said calmly:

"The Eastern Depot is a dangerous place; there could be all sorts of open and covert attacks."

"This golden silk soft armor can protect against damage from martial artists below the fifth rank."

"Wearing this will at least save your life in a critical moment."

Li Fan's eyes lit up.

Golden silk soft armor?

This is good stuff.

They can't be defeated by martial artists below the fifth rank, which is equivalent to having several extra lives.

Although he learns martial arts quickly, his foundation is still shallow, and he is no match for a true master.

With this armor, at least I don't have to worry about being killed in one move.

Previously, he thought Empress Yang was stingy, and although the Tiger and Leopard Pills she gave him were good, they were just so-so.

It now seems that the Empress wasn't unwilling to give good things; it was just that the time hadn't come yet.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"

Li Fan accepted the brocade box with both hands, his voice rising a few decibels, his posture respectful to the core.

Empress Yang looked at him with a hint of satisfaction in her phoenix eyes.

You can win someone's heart with something you don't need yourself.

This deal is incredibly worthwhile.

"As long as you behave well, I will give you plenty in the future."

Li Fan quickly bowed, his words as sweet as honey:

"Your Majesty's great kindness and virtue to this servant will never be forgotten."

"From this day forward, this servant will follow Your Majesty's lead without hesitation, even at the cost of fire and water..."

Kind words are free, and saying a few more won't hurt you.

Empress Yang listened to this barrage of flattery, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, but she quickly withdrew her smile.

She didn't want to stay here with a lowly eunuch any longer.

If this gets back to Consort Xie in the long run, it will be bad.

That's fine.

She turned and left.

The moon-white skirt trailed on the ground, accentuating her slender waist and rounded hips. Her graceful gait exuded the unique charm of a mature woman.

Li Fan stood there, watching the elegant and graceful figure disappear into the depths of the flower bushes, before slowly straightening up.

He waited behind the artificial hill for a while before turning around and walking back the way he came.

I had only taken a few steps when I ran into someone.

She wore a purple palace dress with a low neckline, revealing a large expanse of her fair and smooth breasts and a deep cleavage.

With each step she took, the two plump peach-shaped lobes swayed gently beneath her skirt.

With willow-leaf eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, a high nose bridge, and full, rosy lips, she possessed an innately alluring appearance.

Consort Li.

Li Fan's heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm on the surface and quickly bowed.

"This servant, Gao Jin, greets Consort Li."

Consort Li stopped in her tracks.

She didn't say anything, just stood in front of Li Fan, looking down at him.

Those almond-shaped eyes seemed to hold a pool of spring water, and when they looked at people, their gazes were captivating, carrying an indescribable charm.

"Raise your head."

Her voice was soft and sweet, like a piece of honey, but her tone left no room for refusal.

Li Fan hesitated for a moment, but still slowly raised his head.

Sunlight shone on his face, revealing his sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, high nose bridge, and well-defined features.

Consort Li's pupils contracted slightly.

This face looks so much like His Majesty's when he was young.

But how could there be such a person by Consort Xie's side?

There must be something fishy about this!

"When did you enter the palace?"

Consort Li's voice was still soft and sweet, but the light in her almond-shaped eyes had changed, becoming more scrutinizing.

It seems I'm about to uncover one of Consort Xie's secrets.

Li Fan had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but he still answered truthfully:

"Your Majesty, I entered the palace six days ago."

Six days ago.

Consort Li's heart skipped a beat.

A young eunuch who bore a striking resemblance to His Majesty in his youth entered the palace six days ago and happened to be taken in by Consort Xie…

What does Consort Xie want to do?

borrow……

Those two words flashed through her mind like a bolt of lightning.

It should be known that Consort Li was also secretly sending people to find a man who resembled His Majesty, hoping to take the opportunity to give birth to a prince so that he could be made crown prince.

Consort Xie is probably thinking the same thing as me.

Unexpectedly, what he had failed to find, Consort Xie found first.

Consort Li narrowed her eyes and suddenly spoke. Her voice was light and airy, yet it was like a needle piercing Li Fan's vitals.

"Are you a fake eunuch?"

As she spoke, her eyes remained fixed on Li Fan's expression, not missing a single subtle change.

Li Fan's heart skipped a beat.

But he had already prepared himself mentally.

From the first day he entered the palace, he knew that sooner or later someone would doubt his identity.

Therefore, when Consort Li asked this question, he showed no panic on his face, but rather a look of surprise.

Then came fear.

It's unease.

"Your Majesty, what nonsense are you spouting? You mustn't say such things."

Li Fan's voice was trembling, as if he was terrified by those words.

"How could I possibly be a fake eunuch?"

"If he's a fake eunuch and gets discovered, that's a capital offense!"

He raised his head and looked straight at Consort Li, his eyes filled with grievance and fear.

"If Your Majesty does not believe me, you can verify my identity."

Seeing how decisive the young eunuch was, and even his insistence on verifying his identity, Consort Li couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

Did I guess wrong?

Otherwise, why would he dare to let someone test him?

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the young eunuch was bluffing and deliberately trying to trick her.

Consort Li curled the corners of her lips into a smile.

Whether it's fake or not, you'll know once you check it.

She squatted down.

Those fair and smooth hands reached towards Li Fan's lower body.

Li Fan froze, a hint of unease and trembling appearing on his face.

"Mother, Your Majesty..."

His voice was trembling, like that of a frightened rabbit.

Consort Li ignored him.

soon.

She withdrew her hand.

A hint of confusion flashed in those almond-shaped eyes.

Is it...really?

Is the person in front of me really a eunuch?

Consort Li stood up again, her expression returning to its usual languid and alluring state.

"What happened today..."

Her voice was soft, yet it carried a chill.

"Don't let anyone know, or I'll kill you."

Li Fan bowed quickly, his voice still trembling with the shock he had just experienced.

"Yes, Your Highness. This servant wouldn't dare, this servant knows nothing."

Consort Li glanced at him, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

Beneath her purple palace dress, her waist swayed gracefully, and her hips gently undulated.

That alluring charm could be smelled from three steps away.

Li Fan stood there, watching the alluring figure gradually disappear into the distance, and a slow smile crept onto his lips.

Yang-shrinking exercise.

The skill that Grandpa Hai taught him came in very handy today.

If it weren't for this trick, we would probably have been exposed today.

"You bitch."

Li Fan spat, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Just you wait, you better not fall into my hands again, or I'll make sure you don't get away with it."