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Chapter 956 Under the Confused Tree, the Confused Fruit

The idea was proposed by Gu Hengbo, and in the end, Fang Er was the first to get on her bandit ship.

Uh, no, it was a pleasure boat.

Liu Rushi and the other seven women also followed.

The young servant brought wine and dishes, some specialties of the South.

The wine was Zhuye Qing, with an alcohol content of about twenty to thirty percent, and it had a unique bamboo fragrance.

Looking at the dishes on the table, Fang Er was a little confused.

Are these things safe?

In the center of the table, surrounded by side dishes, were four dishes made from pufferfish!

Steamed Pufferfish with Scallion Oil.

Salt and Pepper Pufferfish Skin.

Steamed Pufferfish Liver with Milk.

Pufferfish Soup Noodles.

Seeing these dishes, he didn't dare to touch the other food.

Holy cow, are these girls trying to kill him for those scholars?

Seeing his surprised expression, Gu Hengbo, who was sitting beside him, giggled.

Kid, I asked you to come here for business, why did you come to a pleasure boat?

You haven't returned for so long, and you made me come find you myself. What have you been busy with inside?

Just then, Li Shimin's voice was heard from outside the cabin.

Fang Er was overjoyed at the sound and quickly got up to go outside.

And Li Shimin's words surprised Gu Hengbo and the others.

"朕"?

Could it be that Emperor Chongzhen himself had come to Nanjing?

The women quickly got up and followed Fang Er out of the cabin.

Li Shimin was followed by Ge Luoyang, Li Ke, and Li Tai, who stood outside the cabin, staring unhappily at Fang Er as he emerged.

However, when he saw the women behind Fang Er, his eyes widened.

As the emperor of a nation, he couldn't say he had seen countless women, but he had quite a few concubines in his harem, yet none had ever given him such a heart-stirring feeling.

Beautiful, charming, pure, and lovely, women of different temperaments stood together, and he was mesmerized.

Fang Er pretended not to see them and walked to Li Shimin's side, smiling.

Father, the matter you asked me to handle is done.

However, I took the liberty of doing some other things, and we won't be able to leave for a while.

Since we're free, and the ladies invited me, I came to relax for a bit.

"朕"? "Father"?

Who exactly is this Mr. Fang?

The women were filled with doubt, but they still bowed to Li Shimin.

Your humble servant greets Your Majesty!

"朕", only the Emperor in this world dared to use it.

Coupled with the respectful attitude of the Imperial Guard commander towards Fang Er, this person must be the Emperor.

Hahahaha, ladies, you may dispense with the formalities.

Li Shimin pushed Fang Er aside and smiled at the women.

My stomach is also hungry, and if the ladies don't mind, can I come in and share a meal?

Li Tai's face turned red. Fang Er had pushed him away just like this before.

Hehehehe~~ Retribution comes unexpectedly fast!

Gu Hengbo and the others mistook him for Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian. Seeing that he wanted to enter the cabin for a meal, how could they refuse?

They quickly stood on both sides of the cabin door, making way for Li Shimin.

Your Majesty, please come in.

Not objecting was one thing, but their attitude was much colder than when they faced Fang Er.

After all, the Ming Dynasty was in such disarray, it was impossible for women like them who worried about the country and the people to have any good feelings towards Zhu Youjian.

Li Shimin didn't notice any of this at all and swaggered into the cabin, not forgetting to turn back and say to Fang Er.

Anzhi, come in and eat with me!

Fang Er had no choice but to follow him back into the cabin and sit at the wine table.

Li Tai also wanted to follow, but Li Ke grabbed him and whispered in his ear.

Qing Que, don't you see where this is? Do you want to be kicked out if you go in?

Li Tai was stunned.

Indeed, if he followed them in, the possibility of being kicked out was as high as ninety-nine percent!

But he looked at Fang Er's back and was still confused.

Is his father this open-minded?

Is he letting the head of the academy accompany him in such matters?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shiver. Should he tell his mother when they got back?

The moment this thought appeared, he felt a chill down his spine.

Uh, forget it, my life is more important~!

As the women entered the cabin, the cabin door was not closed.

A group of women of the world, and the emperor and his son-in-law in the same room, if it were to spread, it might cause big trouble. Leaving the door open was a way to prove their innocence.

Hoo~! Pufferfish feast, my mouth is watering!

Seeing the four dishes made of pufferfish on the table, Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh.

The Great Tang was founded in Chang'an, and these southern specialties could only be obtained when local officials returned to the capital to report their duties during festivals. Even as emperor, it was impossible for him to eat them often.

What the superior likes, the inferior will follow.

Those in power must not reveal their preferences!

He picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of pufferfish, and put it into his mouth without giving Fang Er any time to react.

Savoring the fish in his mouth, he couldn't help but praise.

Emmm, fragrant, tender, and smooth, even more delicious than what's made in the palace!

Fang Er: !!!

He was really bold to eat pufferfish meat so casually. Didn't he know that if this thing wasn't handled properly, it could be fatal in minutes?

He quickly asked Gu Hengbo, "Hengbo, sir, who prepared this pufferfish feast?"

The eight women stood aside. Li Shimin didn't speak, and they didn't know whether to stand or sit, nor did they dare to sing or dance, for fear of displeasing the Emperor.

Fang Er's question broke the awkward silence. Gu Hengbo, a bold woman, heard him ask this and quickly replied.

Don't worry, Mr. Fang. This fish was prepared by our sister Wan'er.

As she spoke, she turned to Dong Xiaowan and smiled, saying, "My sister, aside from anything else, is quite skilled in cooking."

Hearing this, Fang Er was greatly relieved.

He thought about it, and with their personalities, how could they possibly stand up for those scholars?

Having figured it out, he cupped his hands towards the women.

It was Fang's over-concern, and he made the ladies laugh.

After eating for a while, Li Shimin felt something was missing. He looked up and saw the women standing there awkwardly, and before he came in, there was music and dancing in the cabin.

So he waved his hand grandly: "Don't just stand there!"

"Let the music play and the dance continue!"

"Let me also see the dance moves and hear the tunes of a thousand years later~"

Gu Hengbo was confused when she heard this.

A thousand years later? What does that mean?