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

Zheng Luoqi looked at Lin Zifeng sitting next to her with an angry expression and couldn't help but find it a little funny. She thought this guy was interesting and decided to tease him.

"Has anyone told you that I like good-looking people?" Zheng Luoqi asked provocatively.

"And it doesn't discriminate between men and women." Zheng Luoqi suddenly leaned close to Lin Zifeng's ear and whispered in an ambiguous tone. These words startled Lin Zifeng, and his face instantly turned pale.

Seeing his reaction, Zheng Luoqi couldn't help but laugh. She found Lin Zifeng hilariously funny, so she continued to tease him: "I think Young Master Lin is much more charming than your sister!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zifeng could no longer bear it. He sprang to his feet, almost drawing his sword. But then he remembered that Zheng Luoqi was the Prime Minister's son, and he couldn't act rashly. So, he angrily moved closer to Pei Wenyu, trying to get away from Zheng Luoqi.

Upon seeing this, Zheng Luoqi burst into laughter without any attempt to hide her joy: "Hahahaha, that's hilarious!"

Zheng Luoqi didn't expect Lin Zifeng to be this kind of person, so easily teased.

This was in stark contrast to when she first met him, when Lin Zifeng gave a completely different impression.

This huge contrast was quite interesting to Zheng Luoqi.

When Zheng Luoqi first met Lin Zifeng, she thought he would at least be a man with a bit of an artistic temperament and a bit of scheming.

Unexpectedly, after talking with Lin Zifeng, he realized how innocent Lin Zifeng was.

It remains to be seen whether his behavior is genuine or feigned. On the other hand, Pei Wenyu next to him seems to be a quiet person, Zheng Luoqi thought to herself.

Zheng Luoqi couldn't help but think of Lin Wanwan, suddenly realizing how similar their personalities were—no wonder they were siblings. Zheng Luoqi was genuinely curious, wanting to know how this old man, Lin Changsheng, had raised such 'naive' children.

Zheng Luoqi had no intention of teasing Lin Zifeng any further. She gently brushed the dust off her clothes and then turned back to the carriage to rest.

After Zheng Luoqi left, Lin Zifeng turned to Pei Wenyu, who was standing silently to the side, and asked in confusion, "Wenyu, why haven't you said anything? That Zheng Luoqi was really too much!"

Pei Wenyu looked at Lin Zifeng quietly and said seriously, "Zifeng, I suggest you don't provoke him easily. He's not someone to be trifled with; he just didn't want to bother with you earlier. If you accidentally offend him, the consequences could be unimaginable."

Pei Wenyu sighed inwardly. He had been observing Zheng Luoqi for a long time. Ever since their first meeting at Fengya Residence, he had felt that Zheng Luoqi was a scheming person.

After returning, Pei Wenyu sent people to inquire about Zheng Luoqi. He gradually realized that this person was not as he appeared on the surface. He discovered that although Zheng Luoqi had a beautiful and alluring face, she always had a fake smile on her face. She was a real smiling tiger. She seemed to care about nothing and was extremely calm. In fact, she was a very vengeful person, just like her father.

Zheng Luoqi almost always goes out on business; otherwise, she wouldn't easily leave the house. Both the Prime Minister and his son are extremely cautious in their actions.

Pei Wenyu felt that Zheng Luoqi's visit to Yangzhou was not solely for resolving the issue of the rebel army; she likely had other motives.

The next morning, before dawn, Zheng Luoqi, Pei Wenyu, Lin Zifeng, and their group set off early. They sat in the carriage, remaining silent the entire way.

When the carriage reached the foot of a mountain, the surrounding woods were unusually quiet, with only the rustling of leaves in the breeze.

Suddenly, a group of assassins dressed in black and with their faces covered rushed out of the woods. The sounds of fighting and killing rose and fell outside. Zheng Luoqi, sitting in the carriage, was meditating in an unusually quiet manner.

Zheng Luoqi sat quietly in the carriage, closing her eyes to rest, as if she were detached from the situation.

Pei Wenyu and Lin Zifeng rarely encountered such a situation, so they couldn't help but feel a little flustered. However, they tried their best to calm themselves down and kept observing the movements outside the window.

Outside, the sounds of fighting and clashing weapons filled the air, yet Zheng Luoqi remained calm and composed. He seemed completely unconcerned about his safety, which piqued the curiosity of Pei Wenyu and Lin Zifeng. How could he remain so calm at a time like this? Was he truly fearless?

Suddenly, a nimble man in black seized the opportunity amidst the chaos and swiftly rushed towards the carriage carrying Zheng Luoqi. He wielded a sharp sword, preparing to strike the carriage. In the nick of time, Pei Wenyu drew his sword without hesitation and engaged the assassin in combat. Having practiced martial arts since childhood and hailing from a family of military generals, Pei Wenyu's skills were naturally formidable, and he quickly slit the assassin's throat with a single blow.

After eliminating the threat, Pei Wenyu returned to the carriage and saw Zheng Luoqi still in a meditative posture, eyes closed, her face calm and serene. He couldn't help but ask, "Are you really that confident?"

Zheng Luoqi slowly opened her eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips, and replied, "Hasn't Young Master Pei already made his move? Besides, I just have confidence in the abilities of my own guards."

Zheng Luoqi was right. The sounds of fighting outside didn't last long before they stopped, and all the assassins had been captured.

By this time, Boyu had finished and came to report: "Young Master, the people have been captured, but two have been left alive."

Zheng Luoqi slowly stepped out of the carriage, smiling as she said to Boyu, "Well done, take the people with you first."

Zheng Luoqi knew that some people wouldn't let him reach Yangzhou so easily.

This minor incident, of course, did not affect Zheng Luoqi, who ordered his men to continue on their way.

For someone like Zheng Luoqi, who has been through countless battles and has long regarded assassination attempts as commonplace, these minor incidents cannot stir any emotion within him.

However, not everyone could remain as calm as Zheng Luoqi. For example, Pei Wenyu and Lin Zifeng didn't think so. They couldn't help but wonder: it seemed that every time they went out with Zheng Luoqi, something would happen. Just how many enemies had this person made? No wonder the father and son almost never left the house.

After several days and nights of relentless travel, the caravan finally arrived in Yangzhou five days later. The journey had been fraught with peril. They faced assassination attempts, drugging, and even beautiful women who would occasionally block their path and plead for help.

Lin Zifeng and Pei Wenyu then realized why Zheng Luoqi was so calm and composed.

It turned out that he encountered this kind of thing every time he went out, so he naturally got used to it.

Upon arriving in Yangzhou, the prefect of Yangzhou came out to greet him with great eagerness.

"Lord Zheng, you must be tired from your journey. The courtyard is ready. Please go and rest. Thank you all for your hard work on the road," the Yangzhou prefect said obsequiously.