Disguised as a man, she became the biggest villain in the book.

Chen Ruoyao glanced at her, thinking to herself, "This girl is a better actress than anyone else. Honestly, we were just joking around a moment ago."

Lin Qianning looked at the person approaching, her eyes immediately brightening, a hint of joy hidden deep within them, but she tried her best to restrain herself, maintaining a cold demeanor, and asked, "Young Master Zheng, what brings you here so suddenly?"

Today, Zheng Luoqi was dressed in a navy blue robe, a well-tailored and high-quality garment that perfectly accentuated his slender figure. The robe's collar was slightly open, revealing a white undergarment, giving an impression of casual elegance. A dark black sash was tied around his waist, further emphasizing his upright posture. A jade sunflower pendant hung from the sash. This jade pendant added a touch of elegance and refinement to the entire outfit, highlighting Zheng Luoqi's exceptional taste and status.

"I was just passing by. I heard that Yuexin Pavilion had a new play today, so I thought I'd come and listen. When I saw you all here, I took the liberty of coming over to say hello. I hope I've disturbed your performance," Zheng Luoqi said with a smile. Then, she led Boyu and a few guards to the next room and found a spot to watch the play.

Zheng Luoqi slowly extended her right hand and gently lifted the steaming cup of tea. She lowered her head slightly, brought the cup close to her lips, and lightly inhaled the delicate aroma of the tea. Then, she took a small sip, her movements elegant.

Zheng Luoqi listened to the opera quietly in her seat. However, after Zheng Luoqi left, Lin Qianning's eyes would often glance at the seat next to Zheng Luoqi's. Although there was a screen separating the seats, Zheng Luoqi's figure could be vaguely seen through the screen.

Lin Wanwan noticed that Lin Qianning kept glancing in Zheng Luoqi's direction, and she immediately realized something. "Little sister, you've been so absent-minded these days, is it because of him?" Lin Wanwan asked tentatively.

Hearing this, Chen Ruoyao perked up immediately, looking at Lin Wanwan and Lin Qianning with curiosity, and eagerly asked, "What? What? What are you talking about? Why is Qianning so absent-minded? Who is it because of?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qianning panicked and hurriedly waved her hands to explain, "No, sister, don't talk nonsense. I'm just curious. That young master Zheng is already over twenty years old, why isn't he married yet?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanwan immediately understood. Her younger sister had probably developed feelings for Zheng Luoqi. What should she do? She frowned, pondering how to handle the situation. After all, marriage was a serious matter, especially when the other party was someone like Zheng Luoqi.

Lin Wanwan gently shook her head and sighed heavily, saying, "I advise you to give up this idea. Although Zheng Luoqi is outstanding in appearance and talent, and has excellent qualities in all aspects, there are countless noblewomen in the capital who like him."

"He simply hasn't officially married yet. I've heard that he has numerous concubines and male lovers in his mansion. He's just like his father, a ruthless and unscrupulous man."

"Furthermore, there are rumors that the Prime Minister's residence carries out many concubines and male lovers every month, all of whom have been tortured to death. Therefore, the claim that Zheng Luoqi enjoys torturing others is certainly not unfounded. So you'd better not have any more illusions about him."

Hearing her sister's words, Lin Qianning lowered her head and softly defended herself, "Those are just rumors. I've had contact with Young Master Zheng before, and I feel he's not as bad as the rumors say. Perhaps there are some misunderstandings or exaggerations?" Her voice carried a hint of firmness, as if she still trusted Zheng Luoqi.

After listening to their conversation, Chen Ruoyao finally understood the whole story and couldn't help but widen her eyes in surprise, asking, "Qian Ning, you actually like Zheng Luoqi! When did you first come into contact with him? And why did you fall for him?"

Lin Qianning felt embarrassed when asked this question. She blushed, lowered her head, and mumbled softly, "I... I only saw him once by chance at the banquet held at the Chen residence last time. At that time, Ah Li had disappeared somewhere, so I was frantically looking for it everywhere. In the end, it was Young Master Zheng who helped me find it."

Chen Ruoyao suddenly realized, "No wonder. I heard you've been so absent-minded these days. It turns out you've met someone you like. No, I have to tell you, the Prime Minister's mansion is not a good place. If you want to marry into the Prime Minister's family, you'll suffer a lot. I've heard of Zheng Luoqi. He's a complete pervert."

"No way, is it that scary?" Lin Qianning exclaimed in surprise.

Chen Ruoyao nodded seriously and continued, "Yes, I once heard my mother mention that this Zheng Luoqi is inherently violent and extremely cruel. He shows no mercy to his enemies and also ruthlessly humiliates his admirers, making them wish they were dead."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "This guy is extremely ruthless. The Prime Minister's mansion has influence among all officials and wealthy businessmen. They can practically control everything in the court. As the Prime Minister's son, Zheng Luoqi is eccentric, domineering, and reckless, completely disregarding the law."

Lin Wanwan nodded in agreement like a chick pecking at rice.

After listening, Lin Qianning didn't say anything more, but silently lowered her head and began to ponder.

Lin Wanwan and Chen Ruoyao, who were standing nearby, knew Lin Qianning very well. They knew that with Lin Qianning's personality, she would probably find it hard to believe what she had just heard if she hadn't seen it with her own eyes. So the two of them stopped trying to persuade her to change her mind and turned around to continue listening to the opera.

Zheng Luoqi was extremely skilled in martial arts; she could hear even the whispered conversations at the next table clearly, as if they were being told right next to her ear.

Bo Yu, sitting to the side, kept his head down, not daring to utter a sound, for fear that he might accidentally anger the young master.

However, Zheng Luoqi simply smiled and didn't take it to heart. She continued to listen to the opera with ease, as if everything around her was irrelevant.

Time passed second by second, and after a short while...

Suddenly, a soft footstep sound came, followed by a figure flashing into the room. The person quickly walked to Boyu's side, leaned down and whispered something.

Bo Yu frowned slightly, listened for a moment, nodded, then turned to Zheng Luoqi and said softly, "The person has arrived."

Zheng Luoqi raised her eyebrows slightly, her originally gentle gaze instantly turning sharp, like two swords piercing straight to the heart. She straightened her posture, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a half-smile, and said softly, "Hehe, now that they've arrived, we should go and greet them."

Before she finished speaking, she had already slowly stood up, her movements elegant and composed.

Zheng Luoqi walked through the audience area and headed straight for the backstage of Yuexin Pavilion...