Started from listening to music in the brothel and earned billions of bad people

"Who is it? Who is your master behind this?" Li Xingfan, like a trapped beast, stared at Zhilu with bloodshot eyes, roaring at the top of his lungs. His frantic expression was as if the entire world had abandoned him.

Zhilu's face was as calm as water as he walked slowly but steadily toward the Imperial Guards. He clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and announced Li Xingfan's final outcome to the crowd in a tone that was almost indifferent and heartless: "Amitabha! Your Highness, the King of Han, you have already lost this battle."

Hearing these words like a verdict, Li Xingfan was struck by lightning, his body trembled violently, and he muttered to himself: "No... Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!" He couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes, and his heart was filled with despair and unwillingness.

Just then, the sound of footsteps approached. Li Xingfan looked in the direction of the sound and saw Li Xingyun and his group heading towards the city gate. Leading the group was none other than Li Xinghu, a faint smile playing on his face, a hint of amusement flickering in his eyes. He jokingly said, "Oh? Third brother, what's so hard for you to believe?"

Li Xingfan snapped back to his senses and quickly glanced at the others around Li Xinghu—Li Xingmin, Li Xingfeng, Li Xingyun, and the others. They all looked composed, clearly confident in their current situation.

"King of Youzhou?" Li Xingfan gritted his teeth and called out Li Xinghu's title. At the same time, he asked in astonishment, "You... why are you here?"

You know, the information Li Xingfan received was that the princes had not made any movement and had been staying in their respective mansions. Why did they suddenly appear here at this time?

Faced with this sudden change, Li Xingfan felt his head buzzing and his thoughts were in a mess. He had no idea how to deal with the current situation.

There is only one possibility in the current situation, that is, those spies he carefully selected and sent out to gather important intelligence are all, without exception, subordinates controlled by other forces!

The most deadly and terrifying thing is that this situation is not just a unique phenomenon, but completely and thoroughly covers all aspects! No matter which channel of information is obtained, the enemy has cleverly planted their own spies and secret agents!

"Haha... We brothers have been waiting for you for a whole night, and you are using that tactic of making a feint to the east and attacking in the west, and trying to win people's hearts through various means. It's really interesting to see you going on like this." Li Xinghu had a sarcastic sneer on his face, and his words were as sharp as a blade, piercing the other person's heart.

If an uninformed person heard these words, he would probably mistakenly think that the person who truly controlled the overall situation and was the mastermind behind the scenes was actually Li Xinghu himself!

"You...you guys!" Faced with this sudden accusation and questioning, Li Xingfan couldn't help but show a brief panic at first, but he quickly stabilized his mind with the calmness he had cultivated over the years.

Fortunately, he had taken precautions and had a backup plan. Even to his trusted advisor, Zhilu, Li Xingfan hadn't revealed the truth about the palace maid.

All of these arrangements, including the covert manipulation of the palace maids, and other actions, were secretly instructed by him to be quietly carried out by the Princess of Han. Whenever he thought of this, Li Xingfan's confidence increased a little, and he became more calm and composed!

"Oh... what a coincidence! I'm feeling rather bored staying at home today, and was thinking about going out of town for a stroll to relax. What do you all think? Are you interested in joining us?"

"Hehe... Forget about leaving the city, but I really want to take a good look at this carriage! Third brother, you shouldn't mind letting your elder brother take a look, right?" Li Xinghu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and continued to ask with a half-smile, staring at Li Xingfan, as if he wanted to see through him.

Hearing this, Li Xingfan's heart suddenly tightened. A fine layer of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead, and his face turned pale. He stammered, "This... Second Brother, I'm afraid this is not very convenient." As he spoke, his eyes unconsciously glanced at the carriage, and his hands subconsciously clenched the corners of his clothes, appearing very nervous.

Seeing this, Li Xinghu couldn't help but sneer inwardly. He figured, judging by Li Xingfan's expression, he was most likely hiding some unspeakable secret in the carriage. So, he pressed him further, "Haha...what's so inconvenient about this? Could it be that you're hiding someone in this carriage, Third Brother? Perhaps you're hiding a mistress?" He raised his eyebrows deliberately, looking at Li Xingfan with a playful expression.

After hearing what Li Xinghu said, Li Xingfan suddenly panicked. He quickly waved his hands and shook his head, and explained anxiously: "How...how is it possible! I am the only one in the carriage, how could there be other people! It's just that this carriage is my private space after all, and I'm not used to letting someone in suddenly!" However, although he tried his best to hide it, the panic that could not be suppressed on his face betrayed him.

"Oh? Really? If that's the case, then why doesn't my third brother let me go in and take a look? Could it be that there is something shameful in here?" Li Xinghu was now completely certain of his guess. As he spoke, he stepped forward and stretched out his hand to lift the curtain of the carriage.

Li Xingyun and the other three standing nearby watched silently as everything unfolded before their eyes. For them, the thought of someone provoking Li Xingfan and thus drawing his wrath was a good thing. This way, they could stay out of the situation and watch the fight unfold.

"Second brother!" Li Xingfan's pupils shrank sharply, and his body spun in an instant, as fast as lightning across the night sky. Without hesitation, he turned around, stretched out his right hand, and grasped Li Xinghu's hand, which was about to touch the door curtain, with incredible precision!

"Brother! We are brothers, having grown up together and sharing a bond of affection. Now, are you really going to treat me, your younger brother, so cruelly?" Li Xingfan said tearfully, tightly gripping Li Xinghu's hand. His eyes were filled with pleading, as if he was trying to persuade Li Xinghu to change his mind with the deep bond between brothers.