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

Chapter 278 Death and Rebirth

Temples outside the city

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Lord Zheng is here!" A servant rushed over, reporting anxiously.

Upon hearing this, Consort Jiang's heart tightened, but then she breathed a long sigh of relief, as if a huge weight had been lifted from her shoulders: "It's finally going to end!"

Before the servant could finish speaking, Zheng Luoqi had already appeared before them.

He was dressed in a black robe, wore a bamboo hat, and had a gleaming longsword hanging at his waist, exuding a cold and aloof aura.

Upon seeing this, Consort Jiang quickly stepped forward and softly called out, "My lord!"

Zheng Luoqi slightly raised her hand, indicating that Consort Jiang did not need to be so polite, and then said, "They are already on their way, go and prepare!"

Consort Jiang quickly nodded in agreement, then turned and hurried away, preparing to face what was to come.

Not long after, a commotion arose, and the sedan chair carrying the pregnant woman arrived.

The sedan chair was hurriedly carried into Consort Jiang's room by several servants.

Just as the sedan chair was carried into the room, a heart-wrenching scream suddenly came from inside.

After the pregnant woman was carried into the room, she could no longer bear it. The midwife tore off the strip of cloth, and the pregnant woman couldn't help but scream loudly.

The servants inside the temple were startled by the scream and looked at each other in bewilderment.

Several of the more astute individuals, seeing this situation, secretly realized the danger and wanted to secretly tip off Xue Huaiyu.

Unfortunately, their little tricks did not escape Zheng Luoqi's notice.

Zheng Luoqi flashed and quickly appeared in front of the servants, her long sword flashing coldly in the air.

In an instant, blood splattered everywhere, and the servants didn't even have time to let out a scream before they were already dead.

Xue Huaiyu had planted many spies in this temple. Although Consort Jiang was imprisoned here, she knew that Xue Huaiyu was suspicious, so she dared not relax her vigilance in the slightest.

In order not to arouse Xue Huaiyu's suspicion, Consort Jiang carefully disguised herself as a pregnant woman.

She not only imitated the behavior of pregnant women, but also specially found some pregnant women's clothes and accessories to dress herself up.

Consort Jiang knew that to completely deceive Xue Huaiyu, mere superficial pretense was far from enough.

She also needs to remain vigilant at all times, paying attention to her every move, and not revealing the slightest flaw.

Now that the day of delivery has arrived, Consort Jiang no longer needs to pretend, and all those spies can be eliminated.

Zheng Luoqi stood at the doorway, her gaze sharp as she surveyed her surroundings.

His cold expression appeared even more ruthless in the dim light, and with a command, he shouted, "Kill!"

Boyu and the others immediately sprang into action, charging menacingly towards the spies hiding in the temple.

The swords in their hands gleamed coldly in the candlelight, foreshadowing the bloody scene that was about to unfold.

The pregnant woman inside was still screaming in agony, her cries echoing in the empty room, mingling with the screams outside.

After Zheng Luoqi swiftly eliminated the spies, Chen Tongyu appeared outside the temple.

Zheng Luoqi stood there, expressionless, watching Chen Tongyu's sedan chair slowly approach.

Zheng Luoqi was not surprised at all by Chen Tongyu's appearance.

Chen Tongyu lifted the carriage curtain, revealing an aged and frail face with a faint smile on his lips.

Chen Tongyu opened the umbrella in his hand, held it above his head, then stepped down from the carriage and stood in front of Zheng Luoqi.

"Oh my, isn't this Lord Zheng! What a rare guest! What brings you to this remote temple?"

Chen Tongyu looked at Zheng Luoqi with feigned curiosity. Just as he finished speaking, a pregnant woman's shrill scream came from inside the temple.

Chen Tongyu looked surprised and pointed at the people in the temple, saying:

"Oh dear, that sound is so terrible! Could it be that Consort Jiang is giving birth inside?" He said, while stealing glances at Zheng Luoqi's reaction out of the corner of his eye.

Seeing Zheng Luoqi's expression change slightly, Chen Tongyu became even more certain and continued to press for answers:

"Lord Zheng, such a serious matter, why didn't you report it to the Emperor beforehand? Instead, you came to this temple alone. Could it be that this child has some special relationship with you?"

His words were full of sarcasm and provocation, clearly intended to embarrass Zheng Luoqi.

Zheng Luoqi was completely unaffected by Chen Tongyu's provocation. He glanced coldly at Chen Tongyu, drew his longsword without hesitation, and pointed it directly at Chen Tongyu's neck.

Just as the blade was about to touch Chen Tongyu, a sharp metallic clang rang out in the air, and a sword accurately blocked Zheng Luoqi's attack.

The guard was clearly prepared and quickly blocked Zheng Luoqi's sword.

Chen Tongyu was startled by the sudden turn of events, his face turning pale instantly. He was secretly horrified and quickly retreated.

A hint of panic flashed in his eyes, and he immediately ordered the guards around him: "Seize this traitor who intends to disrupt the royal bloodline!"

His voice trembled slightly, revealing anger and fear. Chen Tongyu clearly hadn't expected Zheng Luoqi to act so swiftly.

He was so close, so very close, he had just died by Zheng Luoqi's sword.

Upon hearing the order, Pei's army immediately rushed towards Zheng Luoqi, their swords slicing through the air, gleaming with cold light.

Zheng Luoqi frowned slightly, her expression remaining indifferent.

Judging by appearances, Pei's army numbered around a hundred, while Zheng Luoqi and Boyu only brought a dozen or so men. They definitely couldn't win in a head-on confrontation.

Fortunately, Zheng Luoqi was prepared and wrote to Quan Yuyuan in advance, asking him to come and help. Now Quan Yuyuan has come in handy.

Just as Chen Tongyu commanded the guards to launch the attack, the sudden oppressive feeling in the air made him feel uneasy.

At this moment, Quan Yuyuan and He Jinyu, who had been lying in ambush for a long time, led a group of soldiers and rushed out from behind Pei Family Army.

"Kill!" Quan Yuyuan roared, and his entire family army, who had come with him, joined the battle.

Behind him, He Jinyu brandished his sword, the blades pointing directly at the enemy.

The two armies, brought together by this power struggle, instantly turned into a bloody battle, with the deafening sound of clashing swords echoing across the battlefield.

"The heir of the Prince of Huainan?" Chen Tongyu's eyes widened in disbelief.

The heir of the Prince of Huainan should be in his fiefdom, so why is he here?

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Chen Tongyu knew that today's battle would inevitably affect the future of the entire court. At this moment, all he could think of was escaping for his life.

Chen Tongyu looked around, desperately searching for a corner where he could hide.