Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

"Shh, keep your voice down!" the maidservant quickly warned the two of them.

At this moment, the carriage inside the car felt itself slowly slowing down.

Looking out the car window, they saw a troop of cavalry responsible for the curfew ahead, who had stopped them.

The coachman then stepped forward to negotiate with the other party.

Ding Xia perked up in the carriage, vaguely hearing the coachman talking to the cavalry captain about the Minister's residence, the young lady, and the patient.

They even slipped some silver to the other party.

The maid and the woman in the carriage quickly brought blankets and covered Chen Tailai with them.

Chen Tailai groaned, his face extremely pale, as if he were about to die.

Just as the two of them were covering Chen Tailai with the blanket.

Then the cavalry captain suddenly lifted the curtain of the carriage and glanced inside.

He frowned as he looked at Chen Tailai, who was nearly unconscious under the covers.

She reached out, as if trying to pull back the blanket.

Ding Xia's heart was in his throat.

Suddenly, the woman in the carriage spoke up, "How dare you! I am Fu Ruiying, the daughter of the Minister of Rites! Is this how you treat the family of the Minister?"

The cavalry captain paused, seemingly hesitating for a moment.

The coachman gave him an even larger silver ingot and said a few kind words.

The captain pondered for a moment, seemingly thinking that a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Personnel would not be so likely as to harbor a wanted criminal.

He then waved his hand, signaling the carriage to go over.

The people in the vehicle quickly left under the watchful eyes of the cavalry.

But before they could relax, the coachman whispered, "Miss, there are several cavalrymen watching the back of the carriage. They seem to want to come back with us."

Upon hearing this, the woman snorted coldly and said, "Let's go back then. Do you think they'll follow us into the mansion?"

Ding Xia looked at the woman who claimed to be the daughter of a high-ranking official in the darkness.

In the darkness, the woman looked radiant, her large eyes sparkling with curiosity as she gazed at Ding Xia.

She asked Ding Xia, "What's your name? Where are you from?"

Ding Xia quickly replied to her, "My lady, my name is Ding Xia, and I am a member of the martial arts world."

The woman was amused by Ding Xia and couldn't help but let out a silvery laugh.

Ding Xia couldn't help but feel a surge of pride, thinking, "Little brat, after all these years of philandering, dealing with a naive young lady from a wealthy family is a piece of cake..."

Just then, the carriage bumped and jolted into a spacious courtyard.

Ding Xia looked outside and realized they had arrived at the Minister's residence.

Several servants immediately came over and carried Chen Tailai, who was still barely alive, out of the carriage.

Ding Xia also got off the carriage and saw that some people were already standing in the courtyard.

Several of them were dressed in official robes and exuded an air of superiority.

He looks like a high-ranking official in the imperial court.

The woman had previously called out "Father" to the leader.

Then she secretly greeted Ding Xia and left the yard with a lively smile.

While Ding Xia was pondering how Chen Tailai was colluding with these corrupt officials of the Great Political Court.

Suddenly, another group of martial arts practitioners, some carrying knives and others wearing swords, entered the courtyard. They were clearly not with the imperial officials.

Several of them were old acquaintances of Chen Tailai. Upon seeing this, they panicked and came to Chen Tailai's side to begin to help him.

Ding Xia immediately noticed that the leader of this group of martial arts figures was a beautiful woman dressed in blue, disguised as a man. Although she did not wear makeup, her natural beauty was undeniable.

He was clearly the leader among the martial arts figures, acting as the strategist and issuing orders.

Ding Xia immediately recognized that the woman dressed as a man was the woman with the surname "Yuan" that he had been searching for.

So he immediately called out loudly, "Miss Wan! I've finally found you! Do you know how hard I've searched for you these past few days?"

Upon hearing this, the female strategist smiled at Ding Xia, signaling him to calm down.

But before she could speak, she heard a commotion coming from Chen Tailai's side.

"Brother Chen! Brother Chen!"

The female strategist rushed to Chen Tailai's side, but soon frowned and said to those around her, "He's dead."

The martial arts figures immediately showed expressions of shared hatred and indignation, all declaring their determination to be irreconcilable enemies with the imperial court.

Upon seeing this, several court officials immediately frowned.

The female strategist then told everyone to remain calm.

Then Ding Xia recounted in detail what they had experienced in the palace.

Ding Xia then recounted his experiences, including his conflicts with Chi Junlin, in detail.

At this moment, the female strategist showed an expression of surprise.

He then cupped his hands to the leader of the officials and said, "Lord Fu, can you now believe that the palace is completely under Chi Junlin's control and that the emperor has no freedom whatsoever?"

Lord Fu frowned and asked the female strategist, "What do you want?"

The female strategist smiled and then suggested with a shrewd expression, "Chi Junlin's power is already established, and she is no match for him in a one-on-one fight."

In my opinion, why don't we form an alliance?

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When Jiang Qianju woke up on the phoenix bed, the sun was already high in the sky, its rays shining on her backside.

She saw that she was alone in bed, while Yang Yuru and Yu Xiao, both dressed in palace attire, were sitting at the table eating with Chi Junlin. A feeling of suffocation rose within her.

But then she remembered the shameful things she had said to Chi Junlin the night before, and she couldn't help but grit her teeth, feeling extremely ashamed.

Clearly, although she drank quite a bit last night, Jiang Qianju was not too drunk.

He remembered everything he had said to Chi Junlin.

She even vaguely remembered that Consort Yu, that little vixen, also came in the middle of the night.

Chi Junlin couldn't resist the seduction of that little vixen and caused a huge commotion around him.

Every day, damned Chi Junlin, the number of women around him keeps increasing.

I hadn't even realized that I had become a supporting character.

Jiang Qianju was furious at the thought, so she immediately put on her clothes and stormed out of the hall.

Chi Junlin noticed that Jiang Qianju was awake, so he smiled and asked, "Where do you want to go?"

"I don't need your interference!"

As Jiang Qianju spoke, she opened the palace door, barefoot and with her hair down, and began to walk out.

Unexpectedly, two palace maids stood at the door, blocking Jiang Qianju's way.

Since Chi Junlin didn't speak, they let him hit and scold them, refusing to give Jiang Qianju any space.

Jiang Qianju got angry and turned around, stomping her feet with an angry expression.

"The Crimson King Descends!"

Yang Yuru and Yu Xiao exchanged a glance, both showing nervous expressions, wondering what Chi Junlin would do next.

Chi Junlin leisurely put down his chopsticks and picked up a silk handkerchief to wipe his mouth.

He then strolled over to Jiang Qianju and took her hand.

Jiang Qianju struggled, but couldn't break free.

Chi Junlin put his arm around her waist again and coaxed her softly, "If we go back to the princess's residence, we might run into Ding Xia again. Do you really want to see that man again?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qianju hesitated slightly.

But compared to that disgusting man, it seems better to stay with Chi Junlin.

At least sometimes she really pampers herself.

Chi Junlin gently stroked her hair and lifted her chin, saying, "The city won't be too peaceful for the next few days. Your Highness, why don't you stay in the palace and stay with me?"

That way, if we encounter danger, I can protect a few of you.

"Hmph, I don't want to stay with you... Waaah..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chi Junlin had already captured Jiang Qianju's red lips once again.

Her body, which had initially resisted, involuntarily softened and became easy prey.

Yang Yuru, standing to the side, looked slightly surprised, revealing an unexpected expression.

Yu Xiao looked radiant.

Clearly, neither of them had expected that the spoiled, domineering, and arrogant princess would one day reveal such a girlish side.

What kind of medicine did Chi Junlin give her to make her so obedient?

After kissing Jiang Qianju until she was breathless, Chi Junlin carried her to the table.

Then he whispered in her ear, "Eat something first, then we'll go back to the Phoenix Bed. All four of you, dressed and ready..."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yurou and Yu Xiao immediately blushed.

Jiang Qianju said coyly, "I won't eat your leftovers..."

"If you don't eat, I'll feed you."

"No... Waaah... Eek..."

After that, the entire palace was filled with enchanting beauty.

Chapter 20 Wild boars can't eat fine bran, let me help you savor it properly.

Yuan Zhaoji.

She is one of the core female characters who plays a significant role in the original storyline.

Unlike Jiang Qianju, Yuan Zhaoji's strongest personality trait lies in her quick wit, intelligence, and unerring strategic thinking.

Readers like to call her the female strategist or Zhuge Zhaoji.

Because this woman is really very smart.

However, her background is somewhat tragic.

Before becoming a strategist advising the Lou clan's rebel party, Wan Zhaoji was actually a descendant of a noble family during the Dazheng era.

His father held the position of Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, one of the Nine Ministers, and was a first-rank official. He was a key figure in the court that Emperor Jiang II personally supported after his ascension to the throne, who was able to compete with the military merits.

Yuan Zhaoji was known as a talented woman from a young age. She could compose poems at the age of five and discuss state affairs at the age of twelve.

Her father would boast to everyone he met, "My little daughter has the talent of a king's advisor."

Unfortunately, Yuan Zhaoji's father did not take a good stance on the issue of the emperor's succession.

He preferred to appoint his sixth son, who was more virtuous and capable, as crown prince, rather than his legitimate son, Jiang Hao, who was of higher status. He also intended to marry his daughter to the sixth son as a concubine.

In fact, before King Jiang II officially ascended the throne, he had considered the issue of establishing an heir.

Because when Jiang Er Shi was about to die, Empress Wen, Jiang Hao's birth mother, was no longer so favored.

Furthermore, Jiang Hao was indeed of poor character and short-sighted, unfit to be a ruler. The Second Emperor did indeed consider replacing the crown prince for this reason.

However, before it could be implemented, the second emperor died suddenly from illness.

Jiang Hao then ascended the throne as emperor in a perilous situation.

Given Jiang Hao's vengeful nature, there's no reason why he wouldn't hold a grudge against the Yuan clan, who almost dragged him down from the throne.

Therefore, upon assuming the throne, he immediately purged his opposition forces.

The Wan family line was subjected to evidence gathering and was exterminated on charges of treason.

The sixth prince was also implicated and demoted to a commoner. Jiang Hao then gave him a cup of poisoned wine to settle the score.