Ji Xiaolan: Kill Qianlong at the beginning

"Sir, do you also think this method is feasible?" Xiangyun seemed to see a ray of bright light.

He Shen said: "Since the young lady said so, I will take the responsibility for the greater good."

Xiangyun nodded.

He Shen said: "Besides, how could I disappoint the girl?"

Xiangyun said, "If Mr. Cao knew about this, he would be extremely grateful to Lord He."

He Shen said, "Come here."

Immediately a servant came over and said, "Master."

He Shen said, "Take my visiting card and go to the Mo residence to invite Lord Mo to come over for a chat."

The servant said, "Master, I have been there. I went to the Mo Mansion in person and told him that the master wanted to invite Lord Mo to discuss matters. Lord Mo said, 'Can't you see I'm busy? My feet have blisters from running around these past two days, and I'm soaking them with medicine.'"

He Shen said, "Don't mind, young lady. Lord Mo is just like that. Well... don't just stand there, go and invite him again, send a few more people. Invite Lord Mo, go ahead."

He said yes and left the living room.

Outside the door, Mo Li arrived at the He Mansion, and the servant said, "How could it be you, Lord Mo?"

Mo Li said, "Why not me? Go tell your master that I want to see him."

The servant said, "Master Mo, what a coincidence! Our master is meeting guests."

Mo Li said, "Tell him that I have something important to discuss with you."

The servant said, "Master Mo, please wait a moment. I will go and report to the master."

Mo Li said, "Go quickly."

The servant walked into the living room and said to Heshen, "Master, Mo Li said that unless Master holds a banquet tonight..."

Before he could finish his words, Mo Li walked in and said, "I never said that."

The servant was really shocked and asked, "Master Mo, why did you come in by yourself?"

Mo Li said, “If I don’t come in, who knows what you’ll say to ruin my reputation.”

The servant lowered his head.

Mo Li looked at He Shen and said, "Master He, are you looking for me?"

He Shen stammered, "Uh...indeed."

Xiangyun had realized by now that Heshen had most likely discussed with the servants in advance that when Mo Li came, he would not be allowed in, and then the servants would speak ill of Mo Li.

He Shen looked at Xiang Yun and said, "Miss, don't misunderstand me."

Xiangyun said, "I didn't misunderstand you, sir. What are you trying to do? Sir Mo wants to see you, but you won't let him in."

He Shen said, "Miss Xiangyun, who said I wouldn't let him in? Now he's in."

Xiangyun said, "Okay, Lord He, you just promised me that you would join forces with Lord Mo to redress Dream of the Red Chamber. Now is the time to fulfill your promise."

He Shen said, "It's not that easy. We have to wait until the emperor returns."

Mo Li said, "Master He, don't blame me for not reminding you. The Emperor has made it very clear that Dream of the Red Chamber is not a counter-book. You are not allowed to investigate it anymore."

He Shen looked disapproving and said, "If you don't want to investigate, then don't investigate. But you want me to join forces with Mo Li, that's absolutely impossible."

Xiangyun said, "Master He, how can you be like this? You were talking so well just now, but you changed your mind so quickly."

He Shen waved his hand and said, "Alright, Liu Quan, please show me around."

Mo Li and Xiang Yun were driven out of Heshen's residence. They exchanged glances. Mo Li said, "Xiang Yun, if I hadn't arrived in time, you would have been captured by Heshen long ago."

Xiangyun said, "Thank you, Lord Mo." She thought the rumors were true and Heshen was indeed unreliable.