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

"Be careful, sir!" Zi Sang's voice suddenly rose.

Zheng Luoqi felt a chill and quickly turned around, only to see several hidden weapons shooting towards her.

Zheng Luoqi ducked, narrowly avoiding the hidden weapons.

"My lord, these hidden weapons are poisoned, please be careful!" Zisang warned.

Zheng Luoqi nodded to indicate that she understood, and then began searching for Xue Huaiyu's figure inside the hall.

Xue Huaiyu was currently surrounded by a group of men in black robes, who were protecting him in the middle.

When Xue Huaiyu saw that Zheng Luoqi had already broken through the palace gates and arrived here, an ominous premonition immediately welled up in his heart.

He was about to order the man in black to protect him as he retreated, but this action happened to be seen by Zheng Luoqi.

In the blink of an eye, Zheng Luoqi, without hesitation, raised her sword and pounced straight at Xue Huaiyu.

Upon seeing this, Xue Huaiyu was terrified and instantly lost his composure. He frantically tried to direct the black-robed men around him.

"Quick! Stop him! We absolutely cannot let him get near me!" Xue Huaiyu roared hoarsely, his face filled with terror.

The men in black robes swarmed forward, rushing menacingly towards Zheng Luoqi.

Upon seeing this, Zheng Luoqi hurriedly raised the long sword in her hand to defend herself.

Due to the large number of opponents, and having already fought against several groups of people today, Zheng Luoqi gradually became exhausted and was almost hit by the black-robed man's hidden attacks several times.

Fortunately, the gold-threaded soft armor he wore always came in handy at crucial moments, blocking the black-robed man's fatal blow.

Seeing that he couldn't pierce Zheng Luoqi's body with his sword, the man in black began to chop at Zheng Luoqi's head.

Zheng Luoqi was no pushover. With a flick of his wrist, his longsword drew an arc in the air, aiming straight for the throat of the nearest man in black robes.

Before the man in black could react, a sword pierced his throat, blood spurting out, and he collapsed limply to the ground.

Upon seeing this, the men in black robes immediately split into two groups. One group restrained Zheng Luoqi from the front, while the other group quietly circled around to his back, attempting to launch a sneak attack.

Zheng Luoqi had already noticed the commotion behind her. She snorted coldly, turned around abruptly, and swept her long sword across.

With a flash of sword light, the heads of two men in black robes flew high into the air, and blood splattered on the ground like a fountain.

"Overestimating yourself," Zheng Luoqi said coldly, her eyes devoid of any emotion.

Seeing this, Xue Huaiyu's fear deepened. He staggered back a few steps, muttering to himself, "Quick, stop him!"

Zheng Luoqi approached step by step, taking down the black-robed men with a single sword strike, as if she were in an empty field.

Seeing the black-robed men protecting him being eliminated one by one, Xue Huaiyu immediately turned and ran.

Unfortunately, Zheng Luoqi wasn't about to let him escape so easily.

She leaped up in one swift motion, and the longsword plunged straight into Xue Huaiyu's left shoulder.

Xue Huaiyu screamed and knelt on the ground.

Zheng Luoqi withdrew her longsword, and blood gushed out.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Zheng Luoqi tried to cut off Xue Huaiyu's head, but at that moment, something strange happened. The sword that was supposed to strike Xue Huaiyu's head went astray.

Zheng Luoqi immediately realized that this was the protagonist's halo at work.

Zheng Luoqi immediately grabbed Xue Huaiyu, held a sword to his neck, and ordered all the men in black robes and the Imperial Guards to lay down their weapons.

"Put down your weapon, or I will kill him!"

Hearing the commotion, everyone looked over and saw that Xue Huaiyu had been captured, so they all put down their weapons.

The civil war is over...

Zheng Luoqi had Xue Huaiyu tied up and then sent him to Chen Xianlin.

Zheng Luoqi had a persistent thought: since the protagonist cannot be killed, what if the protagonist were to kill the protagonist?

Soon, Zheng Luoqi arrived outside Chen Xianlin's bedroom, with Boyu and Zisang escorting the bound Xue Huaiyu behind her.

The palace doors opened, and Chen Xianlin appeared in the doorway, dressed in a magnificent phoenix robe, her expression serene.

She glanced at the disheveled Xue Huaiyu, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"It seems that the Great Xia Dynasty is about to change hands!" Chen Xianlin's voice was soft, but carried a hint of sarcasm.

"You sent him here at this time, do you want him to die with me? That's disgusting, I don't want that!" Chen Xianlin chuckled, slowly approaching, her gaze falling on Xue Huaiyu.

Xue Huaiyu raised his head, his eyes filled with anger and resentment, yet also with a hint of despair.

He gritted his teeth, about to speak, but was interrupted by Zheng Luoqi.

"Your Majesty, may I borrow your hand?" Zheng Luoqi's lips curled up slightly, revealing an enigmatic smile.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xianlin was surprised and looked puzzled. She asked hesitantly, "My hand?" She really couldn't understand what Zheng Luoqi meant by this.

Before Chen Xianlin could react, Zheng Luoqi suddenly reached out and grabbed Chen Xianlin's hand tightly.

Chen Xianlin felt a strong force coming at her, and her hand was involuntarily gripped tightly by Zheng Luoqi.

Then, Zheng Luoqi quickly shoved a dagger into Chen Xianlin's hand.

Chen Xianlin stared in astonishment at the dagger in her hand, completely at a loss.

Before Chen Xianlin could react, Zheng Luoqi suddenly thrust the dagger into Xue Huaiyu's heart through Chen Xianlin's hand!

In an instant, blood gushed out like a spring, splashing onto the ground and forming a shocking pool of blood.

Xue Huaiyu's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. He didn't even have time to scream before he collapsed to the ground.

Zheng Luoqi released her grip, and the dagger clattered to the ground. Chen Xianlin's fingers trembled slightly, the cold touch still lingering in her palm. Her gaze was fixed on Xue Huaiyu on the ground.

"You..." Chen Xianlin's voice was hoarse, as if something was blocking her throat, "What do you mean by this?"

Zheng Luoqi remained calm, as if what had just happened was nothing more than a trivial matter.

He gently patted his sleeve and said calmly, "Your Majesty, the Emperor's life has ended here. What will you do next?"

Chen Xianlin's face turned pale instantly, her lips pressed tightly together, and her brows furrowed deeply.

Her chest heaved violently, clearly still reeling from the shock. She looked down at her hands, her fingertips stained with blood, a glaring, crimson stain.

"You want me to kill myself?" Chen Xianlin's voice turned cold, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes.

"If Your Highness is too afraid to take action, I can help you!" Zheng Luoqi kindly reminded her.

“No need!” Chen Xianlin replied directly, “I can have you kill me, but I have a few requests before I die.”

"Tell me about it!" Zheng Luoqi saw that Chen Xianlin was relatively obedient, and she could fulfill any request she made as long as it wasn't too unreasonable.

"I do not wish to be buried with Xue Huaiyu after my death!"

"can!"

"After my death, I wish to be buried as the Empress Dowager of the new dynasty! My name shall be changed to Pei Xianlin!"

"can!"

Chen Xianlin didn't expect Zheng Luoqi to be so agreeable; she thought Zheng Luoqi would refuse the last condition.

In fact, such a posthumous title is just a name to Zheng Luoqi. Since Chen Xianlin wants it, it's fine to give it to her.

"Let's get started!" Zheng Luoqi urged.

Chen Xianlin no longer hesitated. She knew that Zheng Luoqi would not let her go. Instead of fighting with others, she decided to do it herself.

Chen Xianlin picked up the dagger from the ground and stabbed herself in the abdomen.

Instantly, bright red blood gushed from the wound, quickly staining her skirt.

She clutched her stomach in pain, slowly knelt on the ground, swayed a few times, and finally collapsed to the ground, unable to hold on any longer.

Zheng Luoqi stood there, coldly looking at Chen Xianlin lying in a pool of blood, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

........

The new emperor ascends the throne.

The Great Xia changed its name to Zhen, and the Great Xia Kingdom was renamed the Great Zhen Kingdom.

The new emperor was a newborn girl, the first emperor of the dynasty, and the first female emperor in history.

When the Empress was ten years old, Zheng Yuxiang, a founding hero, passed away...

His son, Zheng Luoqi, succeeded Zheng Yuxiang as prime minister.

After the new emperor ascended the throne, the Prime Minister's Office held absolute power until thirty years later, when the last person in charge of the office, Zheng Luoqi, passed away, and power returned to the emperor's hands.

However, after Zheng Luoqi's death, this new dynasty gradually began to decline. After two more emperors, it was attacked and annexed by the Northern Rong.

According to historical records, this father and son were notorious, and their actions were simply outrageous.

They not only embezzled public funds and abused their power to seize the country's wealth, but they were also ruthless and committed all sorts of evil deeds, bringing endless suffering to the people.

Later generations

Before Zheng Yuxiang's grave was excavated, historical records consistently referred to Zheng Yuxiang and his son Zheng Luoqi as father and son.

It wasn't until archaeologists discovered Zheng Yuxiang's tomb that many burial objects and books were found, including a secret letter that revealed Zheng Luoqi's background.

"My wife and I have a daughter named Luoqi. However, due to my selfishness, I made her disguise herself as a man and serve as an official in the imperial court for several years, thus preventing her from having children. I feel deeply guilty. If there is an afterlife, I wish to reunite with Shufang and let my daughter Luoqi reunite with us. But in this life, I am ultimately indebted to my wife and daughter. — Yu Xiang"

The news that Zheng Luoqi is a woman was like a bombshell, causing a huge uproar in all sectors the moment it was released.

This news not only shocked the academic community, leaving history and archaeology experts speechless, but also stirred up a huge wave on the internet, sparking heated discussions among netizens.

For those who study history, this news is undoubtedly a huge shock to their existing knowledge.

They had always believed that Zheng Luoqi was male, but this new discovery has completely overturned their traditional views.

This forced them to re-examine historical materials and rethink everything about Zheng Luoqi.

The archaeologists were equally shocked.

They may have discovered artifacts or relics related to Zheng Luoqi at the excavation site.

However, because they have always been viewed as male, the interpretation of these findings has also been based on a male perspective.

This new information has made them realize that previous research may have been biased and that it is necessary to re-evaluate and reinterpret the archaeological evidence.

The news spread rapidly online.

Netizens expressed their opinions and comments on various social media platforms, with some expressing surprise, some expressing doubt, and others making jokes.

"Holy crap, he's actually a woman?"

"A historical villain was actually a woman disguised as a man? What kind of outrageous novel plot is this?"

"Are the archaeological experts really not joking? If she really is a woman, that's incredible!"

This news sparked a heated discussion online, but eventually subsided.

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(As the author, I've been owed six months' salary (currently in a lawsuit to recover it), so updates for this novel have been sporadic. I was almost ready to give up, but every time I see readers urging me to update, I decide to come back and finish it. Thank you to all the readers who have persevered and supported me all this time. Thank you for your companionship, which has given me the confidence to continue. I will be updating occasionally with some side stories about daily life in the Prime Minister's residence. That's all, love you all, sending you love.)