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

Lin Zifeng looked at the table piled high with precious gifts and his heart stirred.

These gifts were priceless, showing that Zheng Luoqi was not stingy, which made him even more impressed with the son of the prime minister.

He admired the prime minister's son's demeanor and style, feeling a sense of envy and respect. To handle the matter so efficiently in such a short time was truly impressive.

Lin Qianning's eyes flashed with hesitation. She knew Zheng Luoqi's identity and background, and couldn't help but feel worried. After all, assassination attempts always seemed to happen around Zheng Luoqi, which made her uneasy.

Chen Ruoyao was excitedly picking through the pile of gifts when suddenly her eyes narrowed, as if she had discovered something.

She picked up a beautiful jade bracelet from the gifts, engraved with a flying swallow. Her gaze lingered on Lin Wanwan as she whispered, "This jade bracelet...it looks so familiar. Could it be...?"

Hearing Chen Ruoyao's words, Lin Wanwan couldn't help but look over. Suddenly, Lin Wanwan exclaimed, "This is... this is the one in the Treasure Pavilion, the Flying Swallow Bracelet that was the grand finale auction last year. It is said that this bracelet is hundreds of years old. Back then, a high school student, after achieving great success, commissioned someone to make this bracelet and gave it to his wife who had always been there for him."

"Later, his wife died in childbirth. The man was heartbroken and gave all his money to help the poor, saying it was to accumulate merit for his wife so that she wouldn't suffer so much in her next life. In the end, he became a monk, and this bracelet was passed down and became a beautiful story. I never expected it to appear here!"

Lin Wanwan picked up the bracelet in shock, looked at it from left to right, and exclaimed in surprise.

"So this bracelet was auctioned off by Lord Zheng," Chen Ruoyao said.

"As expected of the Prime Minister's residence, this kind of thing is rare even in the capital. They just gave it away so casually," He Jinyu said in surprise.

Pei Wenyu shook his head, speechless, as he watched their continued expressions of surprise.

As the group sighed in amazement, the boat had already returned to shore.

At this moment, a servant rushed over to report to them: "Gentlemen and ladies, the young master has been waiting on the shore for quite some time." Upon hearing this, everyone got up and followed the servant to the shore where Zheng Luoqi was.

When they arrived, they saw Zheng Luoqi standing quietly in the distance, holding an exquisite lotus lantern in her hand. Today, she had changed into a brand-new dark blue robe, embroidered with white peony patterns, making her look exceptionally elegant and charming.

A gentle breeze stirred, causing Zheng Luoqi's clothes to flutter lightly, like a blooming peony exuding a faint fragrance. Her eyes were clear as water, and a faint smile played on her lips, making her appear as beautiful and ethereal as a fairy descended to earth.

Everyone was captivated by the scene before them, momentarily speechless. Only a gentle breeze blew by, carrying a slight coolness that brought immense comfort and tranquility.

At this moment, everyone had only one thought in their minds: "What a prodigy!" This was not only because of Zheng Luoqi's stunning appearance and temperament, but also because of his unparalleled charm and power.

He Jinyu couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "This person is not only good-looking, but also rich, powerful, and so capable. He's practically a perfect being."

For Lin Qianning, every appearance of Zheng Luoqi was so captivating.

From the gentle smile he showed when he first saw her holding a kitten, to his calm and decisive action in rescuing her from the assassins, and now his image as a refined gentleman, every moment is Zheng Luoqi, yet also seems to be a completely different version of him. These different facets of him deeply attract Lin Qianning.

Lin Qianning knew clearly in her heart that she would probably never be able to resist this man's attraction in this lifetime. She felt as if she were being drawn by an invisible force, involuntarily wanting to get closer to him and learn more about him. This feeling made her somewhat flustered, but at the same time, it filled her with anticipation.

She doesn't know what the future holds, but she's willing to follow her heart.

Having met him, I am certain that I will never again encounter such a perfect person in my life.

At this moment, Lin Qianning wasn't the only one captivated by Zheng Luoqi...

After Lin Qianning got ashore, her eyes never left Zheng Luoqi. Gazing at Zheng Luoqi, who was dressed in a dark blue robe, a strange flutter rose in her heart.

Lin Qianning felt the unparalleled charm and power emanating from Zheng Luoqi, as if she were enveloped by his aura and unable to extricate herself.

Zheng Luoqi led everyone to the reserved private room at the inn. Zheng Luoqi apologized, "Today is a festival, and the streets are bustling with people, so it's inconvenient to take a carriage. I didn't prepare one, please don't mind."

Lin Zifeng shook his head slightly and said with a smile, "Lord Zheng, you are too kind. The weather is pleasant today, which is perfect for a stroll and enjoying the street scene. We can also experience the lively festive atmosphere on the street."

The group chatted as they walked, and soon arrived at the inn that Zheng Luoqi had booked. Outside the inn, the waiter rushed up to greet Zheng Luoqi and then led everyone to a private room upstairs.

Zheng Luoqi had booked a private room on the fifth floor. Standing on the corridor outside the room, everyone could see the riverside scenery. That evening, from their private room on the fifth floor of the inn, they could see river lanterns floating on the water. The lanterns drifted down the river like twinkling stars, a truly beautiful sight.

“This is quite a view,” Pei Wenyu said, looking at the night scene outside the window.

Changing the subject, Pei Wenyu asked with a puzzled look, "Lord Zheng, if I may ask, who were those assassins today?" He had too many questions; he felt that Zheng Luoqi had many secrets that made him curious.

"Oh, everyone, don't worry. Those assassins were after me, so you don't need to be concerned. They have all been dealt with. It was indeed my fault for not entertaining you properly today, which caused this commotion and disturbed you all. I will punish myself with a drink here." Zheng Luoqi finished speaking and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Pei Wenyu seemed to realize that he had overstepped his bounds. It seemed unnecessary for Zheng Luoqi to tell him what the assassins were up to or why they had appeared. He was just someone who had boarded the ship without invitation.

Pei Wenyu understood the refusal in Zheng Luoqi's words, but didn't say anything more. He picked up a glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp, then didn't ask any more questions.

The group began to eat. After all, they had experienced a lot throughout the day. After several rounds of drinks and having eaten and drunk their fill, Zheng Luoqi ordered her men to send everyone back home one by one.

Just then, Boyu suddenly came to report: "Young Master, Linglong is dead."