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

"What kind of ship is that?" Chen Ruoyao asked curiously.

"I don't know, they're probably here to see Lord Zheng," Lin Wanwan guessed.

As the small boat drew closer, the people on board gradually became clearer.

"So it's my brother, and Young Master Pei, Young Master He, and the others!" Lin Qianning said in surprise.

All eyes were drawn to the small boat, where a young man stood. He wore a long black robe, its flowing fabric giving him an air of effortless elegance. His cuffs were adorned with dark blue wrist guards, a striking contrast to the black robe and highlighting the robe's exquisite detail. A jade crown, crystal clear and shimmering with a faint light, adorned his head, making him appear like an ethereal being descended to earth. It was Pei Wenyu; tall and handsome, with a gentle smile playing on his lips.

Standing beside him was a man also dressed in a white robe, embroidered with delicate yellow maple leaf patterns, giving him an elegant yet lively air. A bright yellow sash cinched his waist, accentuating his slender figure and making him appear even taller and more upright. Yellow wristbands complemented his overall attire, adding a touch of dynamism. He was tall and handsome, with a faint smile playing on his lips.

Lin Zifeng and Pei Wenyu stood side by side, with He Jinyu standing behind them. He Jinyu held a wine pot in one hand and a wine cup in the other. Today, he was dressed in a red robe with a blue cloud-patterned overlay, making him appear dashing and unrestrained, with an elegant demeanor.

The group spotted Lin Wanwan and her friends standing on Zheng Luoqi's boat, and Lin Zifeng greeted them happily.

As the ship slowly approached, the servants had already gone to inform Zheng Luoqi.

"My lord, Young Master Pei, Young Master Lin, and Young Master He have arrived. Shall we let them aboard?" the servant asked respectfully.

Zheng Luoqi waved her hand and said calmly, "Don't worry about it, just let them board the ship."

Pei Wenyu and his group quickly boarded the ship and greeted Lin Wanwan and the others.

"Wanwan, what are you doing here?" Lin Zifeng asked curiously.

Upon hearing Lin Zifeng's words, Lin Wanwan smiled and explained, "We were originally planning to go out on the lake today, but for some reason, the boat we were on suddenly took on water. The situation was very critical, but fortunately, Lord Zheng's boat was nearby, so we asked him for help and boarded his boat."

"Oh, I see." Lin Zifeng nodded, indicating his understanding.

"Yes, we are so grateful for Lord Zheng's help today, otherwise we would have been in danger!" Lin Wanwan said happily.

At this moment, Pei Wenyu gestured to Lin Zifeng and He Jinyu that they should go and pay their respects to Zheng Luoqi, since they had already arrived on her turf.

"Okay, let's go over there first," Lin Zifeng replied.

Afterwards, Pei Wenyu, Lin Zifeng, and He Jinyu walked together into the cabin to pay their respects to Zheng Luoqi. Lin Wanwan and the others remained where they were.

At this moment, Zheng Luoqi was leaning against the couch in the main seat, covered with a blanket, her eyes closed, looking very comfortable. Yueji and Linglong were carefully massaging her shoulders, while Qingzhu held a fan and gently waved it, trying to drive away the stuffy atmosphere in the room.

Upon seeing this, Pei Wenyu immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Lord Zheng, we are sorry to have disturbed your rest. We were just passing by and saw Miss Lin and the others here, so we took the liberty of coming to pay our respects."

Hearing someone speak, Zheng Luoqi slowly opened his eyes, a hint of languor in them. He smiled slightly and said softly, "No need for such formalities. I don't have many rules here; please make yourselves at home. If you need anything, just ask the servants, and they will do their best to meet your needs. As for me, I won't accompany you personally; please make yourselves at home." After saying this, Zheng Luoqi closed his eyes again, continuing to enjoy the tranquility and comfort.

Pei Wenyu and his companions didn't dare linger and immediately retreated.

Not long after Pei Wenyu and the others left, Linglong asked curiously, "Young Master, why were you suddenly allowed to board the ship?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Luoqi opened his eyes, glanced at Linglong with a half-smile, grabbed the hand that was massaging her shoulders, and pulled her forcefully into his arms. Linglong fell into Zheng Luoqi's embrace, and before she could react, she heard Zheng Luoqi whisper in her ear in an ambiguous tone:

"What's wrong? I didn't know. Why are you suddenly starting to care about things other than me?"

Linglong was surprised at first, then realized what was happening. She put her hands around Zheng Luoqi's neck and said shyly, "Young master, what are you saying? Linglong was just curious. Normally, young masters don't just let people come up as guests!"

Zheng Luoqi's face turned cold, and she summoned the guards. Several guards came from outside the door and dragged Linglong away.

As soon as the guards entered, they dragged Linglong away from Zheng Luoqi. Linglong, unaware of what she had said wrong, asked in terror, "Young Master, please let me explain! I didn't mean to ask, I was just curious. Please forgive me this time, Young Master!"

As Linglong spoke, she was led away, pleading with Zheng Luoqi for mercy before being taken down, but Zheng Luoqi remained unmoved, lazily saying, "Continue."

Qingzhu and Yueji were caught off guard when Linglong was suddenly taken away. They snapped back to reality when Zheng Luoqi called out to them and immediately resumed fanning her and massaging her shoulders.

Both men were on edge, swallowing hard and not daring to make a sound, knowing that this man was unpredictable and capricious.

Pei Wenyu, Lin Wanwan, and the others who were chatting on the deck were suddenly drawn by Linglong's pleas for mercy. Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw Linglong being led away by the guards and became curious. Lin Wanwan asked curiously, "What did she do wrong?"

Lin Zifeng gave Lin Wanwan a look, signaling her to keep quiet, as this was still someone else's territory and she needed to be careful with her words.

Lin Wanwan immediately lowered her head in shame and didn't say anything more.

Seeing this, Lin Zifeng sighed helplessly and shook his head. He always felt that his younger sister was a bit dim-witted and would suffer greatly in the future.

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Linglong was led by the guards to a room filled with torture instruments. She was so frightened that her face turned pale and she backed away repeatedly.

"What are you doing? I haven't done anything wrong! Let me go! I want to see the young master, I want to see the young master!" Linglong screamed in terror.

The guards looked at her coldly, and one of them said, "You have offended your master and must be punished."