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

Seeing that the two had drunk the wine, Zheng Luoqi nodded in satisfaction, and her subordinates withdrew.

The medicine took effect quickly, and both of them immediately felt uncomfortable in their stomachs.

Zheng Luoqi was just giving them a small lesson. If these two really get into trouble, even a cornered dog will jump over the wall. If General Pei and Zongzheng were to fight to the death at the Prime Minister's residence, it would be enough to give the Prime Minister's residence a hard time. Such unnecessary trouble should be avoided as much as possible.

But this is a combination of a handsome man's charm, assassins, and kidnappers. If I don't teach them a lesson, they might really think that I, Zheng Luoqi, am someone who can be easily manipulated.

Pei Wenyu and his companion suffered from diarrhea all the way from Yangzhou back to the capital. When they arrived in the capital, they were pale and unable to stand up, and had to lie down the whole time.

In the end, he was carried back to the mansion by the guards.

The emperor had already received the news that Zheng Luoqi had returned unharmed, while the two young men from the Lin and Pei families were carried back. He was secretly surprised, thinking: It seems that Zheng Luoqi is more troublesome than I thought.

Upon returning to the capital, the official should have gone to the palace to report back, but Zheng Luoqi was greeted by people from the Prime Minister's residence as soon as she arrived at the city gate, so she naturally went back to the Prime Minister's residence first.

When the Emperor learned that Zheng Luoqi had not returned to the palace to report immediately, he immediately sent someone to question her. The Prime Minister's office replied that she was too tired and it was inconvenient for her to return. They would talk about it the next day.

This answer infuriated the emperor, who felt it was a complete challenge to imperial authority. Enraged, he smashed items all over the floor of his study.

"Damn it!" The emperor glared in the direction of the prime minister's residence and cursed fiercely.

At this moment, Eunuch Zhang hurriedly entered the Imperial Study and told the Emperor and Empress Dowager that they needed to see him.

The emperor realized he needed to calm down, so he took a deep breath, composed himself, and hurried to the Cining Palace.

Inside the Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager sat regally on her throne, quietly awaiting the Emperor's arrival. When the Emperor stepped into the palace, a look of relief appeared on the Empress Dowager's face.

"Your Majesty, you have arrived."

The emperor went over and bowed in a perfunctory manner, saying, "I wonder why the Empress Dowager summoned me here?"

The Empress Dowager looked at the Emperor, her tone tinged with reproach, and said, "I've heard that you've been staying overnight in Consort De's palace every night recently. Is that true?"

The Emperor smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, this is indeed true. Consort De is gentle, considerate, knowledgeable, and reasonable, and she is deeply loved by me."

The Empress Dowager frowned slightly and said in a serious tone, "It is a good thing that the Emperor likes Consort De, but as the ruler of a country, he cannot favor only one person. The three thousand beauties in the harem are all your subjects, and they all need your favor and attention. You must not neglect the other concubines because of this; it is always better to show your favor to all."

The emperor nodded, indicating that he would change, "Your Majesty, I understand your good intentions and will be mindful of my actions."

"I've been missing Consort Xi a lot lately, so you should spend more time with her. I'm just saying this, but the most important thing is Your Majesty's opinion," the Empress Dowager said earnestly.

"Yes, Mother, I understand."

"Since Your Majesty understands, then I will not disturb Your Majesty any longer. Your Majesty is busy with official duties, please take care of your health."

Then the Empress Dowager and the Emperor chatted casually for a few more minutes, and then the Empress Dowager dismissed the Emperor.

As soon as the emperor left Cining Palace, his face turned gloomy, and he ordered, "Go to Consort Xi's palace."

When Wen Yanxi heard that the Emperor was coming, she was overjoyed and summoned palace maids to dress her up in preparation for welcoming him.

"The Emperor has arrived"

A eunuch's summons came from outside the door. Wen Yanxi tidied herself up and immediately got up happily to greet him.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects," Wen Yanxi hurriedly stepped forward to bow, her tone revealing her good mood.

After entering the room, Xue Huaiyu didn't even glance at Wen Yanxi. He strode in, found a seat, and deliberately ignored Wen Yanxi, who was still bowing. He didn't even ask her to get up, leaving her in the bowing position.

Wen Yanxi looked a little embarrassed, but still forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty, you've arrived?"

Xue Huaiyu did not answer her, but sat there with a cold face, staring indifferently ahead.

Wen Yanxi sensed something was off and cautiously asked, "Your Majesty, what's wrong? Are you in a bad mood?"

Xue Huaiyu remained silent, only giving her a cold glance before standing up and gesturing for the servants around him to leave. He then walked to the window, his back to Wen Yanxi.

Wen Yanxi felt wronged, not knowing what she had done wrong. She stepped forward, gently tugged at Xue Huaiyu's sleeve, and said in a coquettish tone, "Your Majesty, please don't be like this. Can you tell me what's wrong?"

Xue Huaiyu slowly turned around, his gaze as cold as a frozen pool, staring intently at Wen Yanxi. A mocking smile appeared on his lips as he spoke, "My beloved consort, do you like it when I come to see you often?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Yanxi's heart tightened, but she tried her best to remain calm and replied shyly and timidly, "Of course I like it. I am very happy that Your Majesty can come to see me so often."

Xue Huaiyu chuckled softly, a sly glint in his eyes, and pressed on, "If my beloved consort is unhappy, I come to see her, and she becomes happy. But what if I am unhappy?"

Wen Yanxi was a little flustered by the question. She lowered her head and answered softly, "If Your Majesty is unhappy, then I will try to make Your Majesty happy."

Xue Huaiyu seemed dissatisfied with the answer. He raised his eyebrows slightly, his tone slightly mocking: "Oh, my beloved concubine, if there's anything that can make me happy, you'll do it?"

Wen Yanxi nodded without hesitation, "Of course."

However, what happened next was beyond Wen Yanxi's expectations. Xue Huaiyu's expression suddenly changed, and he coldly ordered, "Then, my beloved concubine, kneel for one night!"

Wen Yanxi looked up in surprise at Xue Huaiyu, unable to understand his meaning for a moment, but she still knelt down first, after all, Xue Huaiyu was the emperor, and the emperor's orders had to be obeyed.

Seeing Wen Yanxi's hesitation, Xue Huaiyu's face showed displeasure. He sneered and said, "What's wrong with my beloved consort? You just said you were willing to do anything for me. Can't you even do such a simple request?"

Wen Yanxi realized what was happening and quickly explained, "No, Your Majesty has misunderstood me." She didn't know what was wrong with the Emperor or why he suddenly punished her.

Xue Huaiyu, on the other hand, felt an unprecedented pleasure from Wen Yanxi's compliance. Looking at this obedient woman before him, a strange sense of satisfaction welled up within him. He found that this feeling of compliance made him feel incredibly comfortable, as if all his stress and resentment had been released.