flstandardbreds Chapter 172 Zisang's Opponent
Chapter 172 Zisang's Opponent
The thugs who had chased after them saw that Zheng Luoqi was about to play the hero and save the damsel in distress, and they said fiercely.
"Hmph, this is none of your business! If you know what's good for you, hand over that brat right now! Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite!"
Sigh, just as I expected, they're putting on this same old charade again! It's always the same: first they create a bit of mystery, then they put on an arrogant and domineering act. It's so incredibly boring!
Next, it will be my turn to reveal my true identity, and then they'll pretend to be clueless and run away! Thinking of this, Zheng Luoqi sighed helplessly and thought to herself.
Zheng Luoqi gave Boyu a look, and Boyu immediately obeyed, rushing over to beat up those people. Then he announced the name of the Prime Minister's residence, and the group promptly ran away.
After hearing Bo Yu introduce himself, the man looked at Zheng Luoqi in surprise and said, "I was offended just now, please forgive me, sir!"
After speaking, the man seemed still not satisfied, and used all his skills to make his alluring face look lovable.
Those eyes were watery, as if tears were about to fall at any moment; her lips trembled slightly, as if she had suffered a great injustice but dared not cry out.
This expression is as if it's written all over his face: "I'm innocent, please have pity on me."
Now that the plot has developed to this point, if Zheng Luoqi doesn't give some response soon, this good show might not be able to continue.
As expected, Zheng Luoqi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, as she pulled a folding fan from her waist.
Then, Zheng Luoqi used the handle of her fan to lift the man's chin and said with a half-smile, "Hmm, you are quite handsome."
The man was clearly not expecting Zheng Luoqi to do this. He was stunned for a moment, but quickly came to his senses and put on an even more aggrieved and wronged expression.
He lowered his head slightly, his eyes flickering, like a small white flower swaying in the wind, delicate yet stubborn.
It must be said that even the most famous male prostitutes in the capital might not be as skilled in seduction as this man before them.
Oh dear, Zisang has met her match! Zheng Luoqi thought to herself.
Zheng Luoqi had the man brought into the mansion and locked in the backyard.
夜晚
As soon as Zheng Luoqi returned to the manor, Consort Jiang delivered important news: the emperor intended to arrange a marriage between Lin Qianning, the second daughter of the Lin family, and Ye Churan.
There was also news about Wen Nanwan. After the Wen family was raided, only Wen Nanwan survived. It was because Chen Xianlin pleaded with Xue Huaiyu for her life.
At the time, Xue Huaiyu still liked Chen Xianlin very much, and felt very guilty towards her. Then he thought that Wen Nanwan was just a woman who no longer had the power of the Wen family and could not cause any trouble, so he kept her.
Chen Xianlin always kept Wen Nanwan by her side, which made Zheng Luoqi feel that Chen Xianlin was raising a tiger that would cause trouble.
It's estimated that Chen Xianlin will soon be bitten back by Wen Nanwan.
Because the emperor intended to arrange another marriage for Ji Beichen to the Ji family, Ji Beichen became Wen Nanwan's husband. Although their marriage was not voluntary.
However, according to Zheng Luoqi's investigation, Ji Beichen and Wen Nanwan were quite respectful to each other after their marriage. When the Wen family was wiped out, Ji Beichen refused to divorce. It was Wen Nanwan who went to Ji Beichen's grandfather, Ji Xueshi, and asked him and other elders of the Ji family to make the decision for Ji Beichen to divorce.
This shows that Ji Beichen and Wen Nanwan have a good relationship. It's just unknown what Wen Nanwan will think after learning that Xue Huaiyu is going to find another marriage for Ji Beichen.
However, if Xue Huaiyu really arranges for Ye Churan to marry Lin Qianning, will Ye Churan still remain loyal to Xue Huaiyu? Ye Churan is the devoted second male lead in the original novel; how could he possibly marry a woman other than the female lead?
How could she tolerate Xue Huaiyu using her marriage to consolidate his own power? But did Ye Churan have the ability to resist? Perhaps she did!
However, if the emperor really wants to find another marriage for Ji Beichen, then this could be used.
While Zheng Luoqi was deep in thought, Boyu came in and reported, "My lord, what should we do with the man we brought back to the manor today?"
After listening to Boyu's words, Zheng Luoqi suddenly remembered that she had brought someone home today and hadn't gone to meet him yet!
"Just take him to my room later!" Zheng Luoqi said calmly.
"Yes!" Boyu accepted the order and withdrew.
Zheng Luoqi continued reading in the study for a while before returning to her room.
The man who was brought back to the mansion today had been waiting for a long time. He knelt on both knees in the center of the bedroom, his head bowed. When Zheng Luoqi entered the room, the maids beside her bowed respectfully to greet her.
Zheng Luoqi found a seat and sat down. Seeing that the man kept his head down, she said, "Raise your head!"
Upon hearing Zheng Luoqi's words, the man trembled slightly, but showed no hesitation or disobedience.
He slowly and cautiously raised his head, his eyes reddening, a hint of grievance on his face, his eyes glistening with tears, as if telling of his inner unease and confusion.
It can be said that not a single movement was superfluous; the entire process was seamless.
The man asked softly, "May I ask, sir, what brings you here so late at night?"
In response to the man's question, Zheng Luoqi smiled faintly.
He stood up, walked towards the man, bent down, and gently pinched the man's chin with his right hand, forcing the man to look him in the eye.
"Are you asking a question you already know the answer to?" Zheng Luoqi's tone revealed a hint of amusement.
"This humble subject does not understand your meaning, sir!" The man's eyes were red, and his eye sockets were filled with crystal-clear tears, as if they would roll down like a burst dam at the slightest blink. His appearance truly evoked pity.
At this moment, the maids standing to the side seemed to have already seen through everything. They tactfully withdrew one after another, leaving only Zheng Luoqi and the man in the room.
Just then, Zheng Luoqi reached out without hesitation, forcefully pulling the man to her side and making him sit steadily on her lap, asking, "What's your name?"
Faced with such a sudden action, the man was clearly caught off guard, but he quickly put on a look of extreme fear and panic, trying to break free from Zheng Luoqi's grasp.
At the same time, he kept shouting, "Sir, what are you doing? Please let me go!" He appeared extremely resistant, but in reality, he did not use his full strength to push Zheng Luoqi away.