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

Zi Sang's first meal in Xuzhou was absolutely wonderful.

It was rare for these people to sit at the same table for a meal. Zheng Luoqi sat in the main seat, with Yan Huan and Zi Sang sitting on either side of Zheng Luoqi. Across from them were Pei Wenyu and his group.

They watched with great interest as Zisang and Yanhuan bickered over Zheng Luoqi's food, constantly putting the best dishes into her bowl.

Zisang watched as Yan Huan placed braised pork into Zheng Luoqi's bowl and said sarcastically, "You've been here for so long, and you still don't know the master's preferences? The master doesn't like your greasy braised pork."

"What the master likes is this taro and pork rib soup!" Zisang said, picking up a piece of pork rib and putting it into Zheng Luoqi's rice bowl, giving Yan Huan a provocative look.

"You haven't seen the Master in a long time, have you? The Master has been to Xuzhou for a while now and has changed his tastes. Compared to your taro and steamed pork ribs, the Master prefers this braised pork!" Yan Huan retorted.

The two were arguing and exchanging barbs, making everyone else's eyes dart back and forth between Zheng Luoqi, Yan Huan, and Zi Sang.

Zheng Luoqi looked at her bowl, which was piled higher and higher with food.

Zheng Luoqi's bowl was almost overflowing, so she could only say helplessly, "Can't you eat by yourselves? Stop putting food on my plate. If you put too much on my plate, I can't eat it all, and it will just be a waste."

Yan Huan and Zi Sang obediently stopped eating and did not pick up any more food.

Seeing this scene, Lin Zifeng couldn't help but smile slightly.

"What are you laughing at?" Zi Sang looked at Lin Zifeng with some displeasure, her tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction.

"I just find it interesting." Lin Zifeng smiled slightly, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

Zisang frowned, glared at Lin Zifeng, and said disdainfully, "Do you think you can attract the master's attention like this? Let me tell you, Zisang is already used to your little tricks in the backyard of the mansion! I advise you to give up your little schemes. The master will not like someone like you."

After saying that, Zisang glanced at Lin Zifeng with disdain and even rolled her eyes.

"What... what are you saying? Do you think I'm like you? You..." Lin Zifeng was clearly angered by Zisang's words. He also glanced at Zheng Luoqi, who seemed completely unconcerned about stopping Zisang's rude remarks, acting as if it were none of his business.

Lin Zifeng opened her mouth, about to tell Zheng Luoqi to control her people, but she swallowed the words back down.

Lin Zifeng suddenly realized that he had indeed done a lot of things to attract Zheng Luoqi's attention before. Although those things were all purposeful, he had indeed done such things.

Thinking about this, Lin Zifeng decided that he should not speak anymore, lest Zheng Luoqi misunderstand him.

So Lin Zifeng silently lowered his head and ate his food, no longer speaking.

Seeing Lin Zifeng's frustrated expression, Zisang couldn't help but smile slightly, revealing a smug expression.

Then, he turned to look at Zheng Luoqi, his eyes gleaming with a sly light, and said in a coquettish tone, "My lord~, Zisang hasn't seen you for so long. You must come to my room to rest tonight!"

Zisang's blatant attempt to curry favor startled the others, who nearly dropped their chopsticks.

They stared wide-eyed at Zisang in disbelief, each of them thinking the same thing: 'Can't you two at least be a little more discreet about us?'

Zheng Luoqi glanced at Zisang indifferently, replied with a "hmm", and then continued to eat.

"Really? My lord, my lord really is special to Zisang~" she said, leaning hard against Zheng Luoqi.

Yan Huan glanced at Zi Sang with displeasure. As Zheng Luoqi put down her chopsticks, the unbearable meal finally came to an end.

Everyone relaxed as they watched Zheng Luoqi and Zisang walk away. Then Yan Huan also took her leave and returned to her own courtyard, leaving Pei Wenyu and the others looking at each other at the dinner table.

Lin Zifeng spoke first, his face full of anger: "Did you all see the face of that male concubine just now? It was disgusting!"

Pei Wenyu patted him on the shoulder and gently comforted him, "Alright, we still have things to do! Stop complaining, let's go!" As he spoke, he winked at Lin Zifeng.

Lin Zifeng immediately understood Pei Wenyu's meaning, nodded, and left silently following Pei Wenyu without saying anything more.

Wen Yixuan only stayed for a short while before saying he had something to do and leaving.

He Jinyu watched the departing figures of the group, a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes.

After Pei Wenyu and Lin Zifeng walked away, Lin Zifeng glanced around and, finding no one there, said, "Brother Pei, there's no one here now. What do you need?"

Pei Wenyu looked around to make sure no one was there before slowly saying, "Brother Lin, have you forgotten why the Emperor sent us here?"

"Of course I haven't forgotten. Didn't His Majesty send us here to monitor Zheng Luoqi and report back on her every move?" Lin Zifeng replied.

“Look at us, we’ve been here for so long, have we had any time to get close to Zheng Luoqi? We’re either sent to work in the fields or to do other things. We haven’t had a single chance to get close to her,” Pei Wenyu said.

"And Brother Lin, don't forget, Wen Yixuan is the Grand Commandant's man. So don't speak recklessly in front of him in the future," Pei Wenyu continued.

“Yes, Brother Pei is right. However, it’s not so easy to get close to Zheng Luoqi. He’s so wary of us, and even when we do have contact, he rarely does. There’s no way to make a move. Besides, we’ve tried before, but Zheng Luoqi found out and we got a lecture in return,” Lin Zifeng said helplessly.

"The honey trap might actually work..." Pei Wenyu murmured.

"What? You're trying to seduce him? I've tried, it didn't work!" Lin Zifeng had barely finished speaking when he was punched by Pei Wenyu.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Of course it's not me, what are you thinking!" Pei Wenyu looked at Lin Zifeng speechlessly.

“Come here…” Pei Wenyu gestured for Lin Zifeng to come closer, and then whispered a few words in Lin Zifeng’s ear.

Lin Zifeng nodded repeatedly after listening, thinking the plan was feasible.

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After finishing their meal, Zheng Luoqi went to the room he had prepared for Zisang.

As soon as the two entered, after checking that no one was listening, Zisang's expression immediately turned serious, and he immediately knelt on one knee and bowed, saying, "Young Master!"

Zheng Luoqi gestured for him to stand up and asked, "Is there something my father asked you to convey?"

"My lord said that he discovered many concubines in the backyards of officials from the prime minister's faction who were related to those with special patterns on their faces. My lord has taken them all into custody," Zisang said respectfully.