#39The emperor's brother-in-law invited us to a brothel.
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Chapter 39: The Emperors Maternal Uncle Invites Us to the Brothel
Their plan could be described as flawless. Logically speaking, it made perfect sense for them to provide a simple reception for Shen Yulou since he had come here to perform official duties.
However, once they entered the Brothel, whatever happened afterward would have nothing to do with them.
Hu Chen asked, "Old Yang, what do you plan to do?"
Old Yang replied, "I have a method that will allow them to die without anyone knowing, and it will have absolutely nothing to do with us.
In a while, we will first get some honey water for those three. Then, after we arrive at the Brothel, we will order some roast duck, which naturally must be accompanied by wild green onions.
Honey combined with wild green onions is highly toxic. As long as they eat enough of it, it will be fatal!
When we get there, we will eat too, but since we didn't drink any honey, we won't have any problems.
When something happens, even if the Emperor investigates, he will only investigate the entire Brothel, and it will have nothing to do with us."
After Old Yang finished speaking, Hu Chen nodded with satisfaction, "This plan is excellent. Go and prepare the honey water for them!"
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Shen Yulou and the other two were busy working, and Tao Hong and Li Hui were very interested in what Shen Yulou was making.
"Lord Shen, what exactly are these things used for?"
"These things can cure illnesses. They are very effective for headaches, fever, and the common cold."
"I see."
Li Hui could be considered knowledgeable and had had contact with some imperial physicians in the palace, but he had never heard of the things Shen Yulou was making. He felt that Lord Shen's medical skills must be much higher than those imperial physicians.
Just as the three were busy working, Old Yang brought over a large pot of honey water.
"Lord Shen, Commander Li, you have worked hard. Let this honey water quench your thirst."
The three of them did not suspect anything and took the honey water.
Old Yang said with a smile, "The Emperors Maternal Uncle said that he invites the three of you to visit the Brothel tonight. The dishes at the Imperial City's Yucui Restaurant are quite authentic, especially the roast duck, which is simply superb."
"Many thanks to The Emperors Maternal Uncle."
After Old Yang left, little Tao Hong said with some dissatisfaction, "This The Emperors Maternal Uncle is too improper. Although I am just a Palace Maid, surely he shouldn't let me go to the Brothel with you all?"
Shen Yulou smiled, "I have never been to a Brothel either. I don't know if Brothels allow women to enter?"
Li Hui said, "It seems you two really have never been. In the capital, women are allowed to enter Brothels."
Shen Yulou was a bit curious, "Commander Li has been?"
He thought Li Hui was a quite serious person; he didn't expect him to be into this sort of thing?
Li Hui said, "Actually, the Brothel is not what you imagine. You will know when you go tonight."
Just as Li Hui was about to drink the honey water, Shen Yulou suddenly said, "Wait, did they say we were going to the Brothel to eat roast duck just now?"
Li Hui said, "That's right, roast duck is a specialty of our Imperial City, and the roast duck at Yucui Restaurant is especially superb."
Shen Yulou frowned, "What side dishes do you have when you eat roast duck?"
"Cucumber, wild green onions, these are naturally essential."
Shen Yulou's expression became grave, "You may not know this, but consuming honey and wild green onions together is highly toxic. It is a case of food incompatibility.
Let's not drink this honey water for now."
Shen Yulou felt something was not quite right. How could things be such a coincidence?
They had just said they would treat them to roast duck tonight, and then they delivered the honey water to their hands.
If someone didn't know, they would drink such a large pot of honey water, and then eat more wild green onions when eating the roast duck. By then, even if Hua Tuo were reborn, he couldn't save them.
Tao Hong and Li Hui were both astonished, "There is actually such a saying?"
Shen Yulou nodded, "Besides honey and wild green onions, crab and persimmons are also incompatible foods and must absolutely not be eaten together.
Find a corner and pour this honey water out. If they ask, just say we have all drunk it."
Looking at Shen Yulou's gaze, Li Hui's expression also gradually became frosty.
If Shen Yulou guessed correctly, Hu Chen was trying to poison them!
Tao Hong became nervous, "Lord Shen, let's leave quickly. If we stay here, aren't we just walking to our deaths?"
Shen Yulou sneered, "What's the rush? It's not certain who will die yet. My alcohol isn't finished yet. Just be thirsty for a while, get to work."
Although the three were very thirsty, they had to endure it for the time being.
Tao Hong said, "Lord Shen, if we don't want to be poisoned, can't we just not eat the green onions tonight?"
Shen Yulou said, "If we don't let them succeed, will they lower their guard?"
Tao Hong was stunned for a moment, then nodded thoughtfully.
After working all day, Shen Yulou finally produced a small bottle of alcohol.
Although the amount was not much, the alcohol concentration was just about right.
Compared to medical alcohol, the effect would certainly be much worse, but being able to achieve this much was already quite good.
And using crystallization purification technology, he also obtained some cefalo antibiotics. Although the purity could not compare to modern ones, it could barely be used.
This Winery is a treasure!
Shen Yulou would inevitably need to use alcohol and antibiotics in the future, and he developed a keen interest in this Winery.
"Commander Li, how much silver would it take to open such a Winery in the Imperial City?"
Li Hui thought for a moment, "Anyway, with my salary, I certainly couldn't afford it. I couldn't even afford this house alone."
Shen Yulou was somewhat stunned. Li Hui was the Commander of the Imperial Guard, and his salary was quite high throughout the entire palace.
Even with his salary, he couldn't afford to open such a Winery?
Li Hui said with some emotion, "Only these imperial relatives, princesses, and princes have such financial resources."
Shen Yulou smiled helplessly. It seems it's the same everywhere; the working class can only work for others their whole lives.
In this dynasty, wanting to cross classes is not an easy thing.
However, this was not too much of a problem for Shen Yulou. He hadn't planned on spending his own money to open a Winery anyway. The Hu Family Brewery in front of him was quite good. Since this Hu Chen was trying to kill him, he didn't need to be polite.
The sky gradually darkened. Hu Chen and Old Yang walked over. Seeing that the large pot of honey water had been finished, Hu Chen said very enthusiastically.
"Lord Shen, Commander Li, you must be tired after working all day. I have arranged a banquet at Yucui Restaurant; let's drink a few cups."
Shen Yulou put on an innocent expression and said with a smile.
"Then many thanks to The Emperors Maternal Uncle for the hospitality!"
To be honest, this was also Shen Yulou's first time entering a Brothel.
He had always seen what a Brothel was like on television or in novels; this time, he could finally see it with his own eyes.
It's just a pity that he couldn't fully relax in the Brothel this time.
Not only did he have to guard against Hu Chen and the others playing dirty, but he also had to find a way to kill them.
After entering the Brothel, Shen Yulou only felt dazzled.
On the street, young girls were rarely seen.
But here, there were beauties everywhere, each with a graceful figure, making it impossible to look away.
Suddenly, Tao Hong's voice rang in his ears.
"Lord Shen, there is so much filth here; you like it the least, right