On our wedding night, my wife acted strangely.

Upon hearing this, Li turned her head and stared at the dog.

"A clear path? What clear path could you possibly have? You eunuchs usually don't even look at me properly, and now you're coming to point out the way for me? Do you think I'm a three-year-old?"

The dog rubbed his chin and said with a smile.

"Madam Luo, everyone in the capital knows about your current situation. Lin Yi doesn't want you, and Lord Luo is a good-for-nothing who can't protect you. Do you really intend to spend the rest of your life eating millet porridge in this courtyard? And when you're old, won't even have anyone to collect your corpse?"

Li gave a cold snort, her expression fierce but her heart weak.

But in fact, this is exactly what she fears most.

"Hmph, even if you're dead, it's none of your business to criticize me, you eunuch."

The dog's face darkened.

His physical disability gave him an extremely strong sense of self-esteem, and he was most sensitive to being called a castrated dog.

If it weren't for the fact that his godfather had given him a task he absolutely had to carry out, he would definitely have found a way to kill that bitch.

"Madam Luo, you are mistaken. I am not here to criticize you, but to give you some advice."

"Then tell me, I don't even have a penny to my name, what can I do?"

Seeing that she had taken the bait, the dog quickly added fuel to the fire.

"Madam Luo, although you have lost your family fortune, you still have something that no one else can compare to." After saying that, Gouzi stared greedily at Madam Li's chest.

The latter followed his gaze and looked down, quickly tightening his collar, and roared angrily, "You damned eunuch, you dare to even lay a finger on me!"

The dog chuckled.

"Hehehe, Madam Luo, what are you thinking? I'm a eunuch, even if I had the desire, I wouldn't have the ability! I'm talking about... His Majesty."

Li stared wide-eyed, not understanding what he meant.

"What...what did you say? Your Majesty?"

"Yes, it's His Majesty! Lady Luo, think about it, in the Great Zhou, who has the most power? Who can give you everything you want? Why are you foolishly going to Lin Yi? Isn't there someone right here in the palace?"

Li shook her head repeatedly and shrank back.

"No...no! I am the wife of an official of the court. How can I serve His Majesty? If word gets out, Luo Hongtu will surely divorce me!" Although Li was usually fierce, she had never really thought of such a thing.

It's mainly because I don't dare to think about it.

He dared to seduce Lin Yi and insult Luo Hongtu, but he took the initiative to climb into Nangong Xiong's bed... If he couldn't get into that bed, things would get really serious!

The entire Li family of Longxi will suffer as a result.

Seeing her fear, Gouzi continued to persuade her, "Madam Luo, you're already in such a state, what do you still care about your reputation? Yesterday you ran out of the Regent's Palace disheveled, and everyone on the street saw it. Don't you know what people are saying about you now? Your reputation is already ruined."

Li's face was deathly pale, and she twisted the hem of her clothes tightly with both hands.

To be honest, she didn't dare to think about it unless the dog mentioned it.

Now that it's mentioned, she's actually quite tempted!

Gouzi continued, "Besides, so what if Lord Luo divorced you? He can't even support himself now, how can you expect him to take care of you in your old age? As long as you please His Majesty, whatever he rewards you with will be enough for you to live on for a lifetime. At that time, those concubines who used to roll their eyes at you will have to treat you politely. Don't you want to get your revenge?"

Li's heart began to beat faster.

They enjoy a life of luxury and are respected by others.

These things were too tempting for her, and they were something she would pursue for life.

Wasn't her initial choice to marry Luo Hongtu precisely because she saw his promising future?

But... that was, after all, seducing the emperor...

If it fails, I will definitely die!

"Your Majesty... With so many young and beautiful concubines around you, how could you possibly be interested in me?"

After all, she's getting older. Although she still has her charm, she can't compare to the firmness and elasticity of teenage girls.

The dog was secretly delighted to see that Li had given in.

"Madam Luo, you don't understand. Even the most exquisite delicacies can become tiresome if eaten every day. His Majesty has been troubled lately because of Lin Yi's matter, and those young maids only know how to cry and beg for comfort. Therefore, what His Majesty needs most right now is a mature woman like you who is sensible and considerate. Moreover... not to be presumptuous, but even the Empress, with her myriad dignified bearing, cannot compare to you."

Li was somewhat flattered by Gouzi's praise.

In addition, she was always very confident in her figure and appearance, and back then she was one of the most beautiful women in the social circles of Beijing.

Thinking of this, Li gritted her teeth.

He thought to himself, "I'm going all in. My reputation is already ruined anyway, so I might as well take a gamble."

"Then... what should I do?"

The dog lowered his voice and recounted the plan that Sun Fu had explained.

"I'll bring you a set of palace maid's clothes later, and then have two maids do your makeup. After dinner, His Majesty usually takes a walk near the rockery in the Imperial Garden. Just wait there and find an opportunity to bump right into His Majesty's arms."

Lady Li frowned: "Run into his arms? Is that alright? What if His Majesty gets angry and orders the Imperial Guards to arrest me?"

"Don't worry. His Majesty has been in a bad mood lately and is looking for a way to vent. As long as you play to your strengths and soften your stance, His Majesty will definitely not blame you. Besides, even if he really gets angry, just say it was dark and you couldn't see the road clearly. As long as you stick close to him, His Majesty will definitely lose control."

After thinking about it, Li felt that what Gouzi said made sense.

Men are all animals that think with their lower bodies.

As long as you take the initiative, there's nothing you can't achieve.

Apart from Lin Yi.

That little beast is a freak, but that doesn't mean Nangong Xiong is too.

Li steeled her resolve and said, "Fine, I'll do it."

Gouzi gave a thumbs up: "Madam Luo is indeed a smart woman. I'll go prepare it for you right away. Remember, you must not let Lord Luo know about this. If he asks, just say I came to ask you about some trivial matters concerning the Imperial Household Department."

After saying that, he prepared to leave.

Suddenly, Li said, "Wait!"

"lady?"

"Don't think I'm stupid. What good will it do you to help me like this?"

Ha, this woman isn't completely stupid after all.

The dog explained, "I work for His Majesty. If His Majesty is pleased, what benefit do you think I get?"

This statement is ambiguous.

But to Li, it meant that His Majesty had taken the initiative to have feelings for her, but was too embarrassed to say it outright because of the emperor's authority, so he sent this little eunuch instead.

Thinking of this, Li became even more certain of her beauty, and proudly raised her chin: "That's true. Go ahead, if I succeed, you will naturally receive your share of the benefits."

The dog was taken aback.

This palace?

Bah! You woman are way too damn savvy! You haven't even been to the emperor's bedchamber yet, and you're already calling yourself "this empress"?

Lord Tianma, with your limited cunning, who else but you is going to die?

"Uh...hehehe...then this servant will congratulate Your Majesty in advance?" Gouzi clasped his hands together, his eyes practically overflowing with mockery.

But Lady Li was so engrossed in her fantasy of becoming a concubine that she didn't notice anything amiss.

"Hehehe, you little eunuch, go on."

"Alright."

The dog went outside, and remembering what had just happened, shook its head.

This woman is really obsessed with being superior to others.

......

The sun was setting, and Luo Hongtu was still having tea with Sun Fu.

Gouzi, carrying a small bundle and followed by two elderly palace maids, entered the Luo family courtyard and knocked on the door.

Mrs. Li had been waiting anxiously for a long time. Seeing that no one was around, she quickly opened the door and let the dog in.

"Madam Luo, the clothes are all inside. Please change quickly. These two are from Yanxi Palace and are responsible for doing Consort Duan's makeup. We don't have much time, so I'll take you there in a bit."

"Hmm!" Madam Li took the bundle and walked behind the screen.

Upon opening the bundle, his face immediately turned red.

This is hardly a palace maid's dress! The fabric is so thin it's almost see-through, the neckline is extremely low, and the skirt is shorter than normal. If you wear it, you'll expose yourself with the slightest movement.

"This..." Li gritted her teeth.

She thought to herself, "We've come to this point, why are you still pretending to be innocent?"

Take a gamble, and you might turn a steamed bun into a red mackerel! (The red mackerel unique to Panjin Red Beach).

Li hesitated for only a moment before taking off her worn-out silk clothes and putting on this specially made palace maid outfit.

The clothes clung to her body, clearly outlining her breasts and rounded hips.

Finally, Li looked at herself in the bronze mirror and felt a little embarrassed and her heart was pounding.

Then the two palace maids came in and began to apply her makeup, praising her as they did so.

"Oh my, this is the first time I've ever touched such delicate skin in all the years I've served in the palace."

"Madam Luo is truly blessed. To have His Majesty's favor today will surely bring her great success in the future."

"Look at your delicate and beautiful face, I'm so envious!"

"His Majesty will definitely like it very much."

The two women chatted back and forth, praising Li to the point of utter disbelief.

It had been so long since she had heard such flattery, making her feel like she had returned to her former life as a wealthy socialite.

The two palace maids were also very skilled; instead of applying the dignified makeup of a noblewoman, they deliberately made it look somewhat seductive.

Her eyes were slightly upturned, her lips were painted bright red, and she let down Li's hair, casually tying it into a loose bun, leaving a few strands hanging down on both sides of her cheeks, adding a touch of languor and charm.

After tidying up, Li came out from behind the screen.

The dog was dozing off on the stool when it heard the noise. It looked up and its eyes widened instantly.

Goodness gracious! When Li Shi dresses up, she really is a stunning beauty!

That figure, that gaze—it could steal a man's soul.

No wonder my godfather said His Majesty would definitely like it.

"Mrs. Luo, your outfit is absolutely stunning..." Gouzi gave a thumbs-up in praise.

Li Shi, somewhat pleased with the praise, puffed out her chest and said in a coquettish voice, "You flatter me, Father-in-law. When shall we leave?"

The dog stood up: "Let's go now. I'll take you a shortcut to the artificial hill in the Imperial Garden. Remember, when you hear Godfather's voice, rush out, don't hesitate!"

"Okay!"