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

Chapter 135 How about we make a bet?

"Do you know what you're saying? Fool! My Wen family has actually fallen into the hands of someone like you. What makes her so special that she can bewitch you like this? She's nothing but a pretty face."

"How could my Wen family produce such a useless thing as you!" The Empress Dowager was furious.

"Kneel down!" The Empress Dowager could no longer bear it and slapped Wen Yichuan hard across the face, then said fiercely.

Wen Yichuan slowly knelt down, feeling a little anxious. He knew his aunt wouldn't let Chen Xianlin off easily, and he was afraid something would happen to her.

Seeing Wen Yichuan's state, the Empress Dowager knew what he was thinking and said, "She's alright! I didn't kill her!"

The Empress Dowager suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "Where is the token?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Yichuan's heart sank, and an ominous premonition welled up within him. He frowned, looked at the Empress Dowager, and asked in a low voice, "Aunt, can you tell me where Xianlin is?"

A cold glint flashed in the Empress Dowager's eyes as she looked indifferently at Wen Yichuan and said, "Want the person? Then hand over the token first!"

Wen Yichuan knew in his heart that there was probably no room for negotiation this time. He took a deep breath and continued stubbornly, "Let me see Xianlin one last time!"

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's face instantly darkened. She glared at Wen Yichuan and said, "Are you going to oppose me for that woman?"

Wen Yichuan remained silent, but his eyes spoke volumes. Seeing this, the Empress Dowager understood his meaning and waved for her guards to bring Chen Xianlin over.

By this time, the sky outside had gradually darkened.

Wen Yichuan waited anxiously, and finally saw several guards carrying in a woman covered in wounds and unconscious.

Wen Yichuan's heart clenched. He quickly stepped forward and carefully examined Chen Xianlin's injuries. He saw that she was covered in wounds, and her clothes were stained with blood.

Wen Yichuan was heartbroken. He softly called Chen Xianlin's name, but she was already unconscious.

Seeing Chen Xianlin like this, Wen Yichuan felt guilty for not protecting her properly and was filled with deep remorse...

The Empress Dowager couldn't stand his behavior any longer and said with exasperation, "What a useless thing! You've seen the person, hand over the token!"

Wen Yichuan hesitated. He was afraid that if he handed it over, the Empress Dowager would kill Chen Xianlin, and he would be powerless to stop it.

The Empress Dowager saw through Wen Yichuan's thoughts and sighed deeply, saying, "Are you a member of the Wen family or the Chen family? If you don't hand it over, I will kill Chen Xianlin immediately!"

As the Empress Dowager spoke, she ordered someone to put a knife to Chen Xianlin's neck.

Wen Yichuan knew that the Empress Dowager might actually take action, so he obediently handed over the token.

After receiving the token, the Empress Dowager shook her head and smiled helplessly: "An army of 20,000 men! Just because of a woman, you're hopeless. You're such a fool, you're only harming yourself and others!"

"You actually betrayed the Wen family for a woman." After receiving the token, the Empress Dowager immediately summoned the guards, who then bound Wen Yichuan hand and foot and dragged him away.

Wen Yichuan was startled by the Empress Dowager's sudden action: "Aunt, what are you doing?" He stared at the Empress Dowager with wide eyes and a look of horror on his face.

"Don't call me 'Aunt,' you're not worthy, and you're even less worthy to be a member of the Wen family," the Empress Dowager said coldly. Her eyes were filled with disappointment and anger; she had completely lost trust in Wen Yichuan.

The Empress Dowager took a deep breath, seemingly having made up her mind. She forcefully waved her sleeve, signaling the guards to act.

Without hesitation, the guard drew his longsword and pierced Wen Yichuan's chest. Wen Yichuan's eyes widened in disbelief. His lips trembled, as if he wanted to say something, but no sound came out.

"For a woman, you betrayed your country and caused the tragic deaths of your father and cousin!" The Empress Dowager's voice was icy cold, devoid of any pity. Her eyes glistened with tears, but even more so with anger and disappointment towards Wen Yichuan.

As the Empress Dowager gazed at the night outside the palace, she had already guessed the ending the moment Wen Yichuan stepped into the palace; it was Heaven's will to destroy the Wen family.

But the Empress Dowager was unwilling to admit defeat easily; even if there was only a sliver of hope, she would fight for it. The Empress Dowager summoned Wen Yanxi and told her to escape quickly before the pursuers caught up.

Wen Yanxi knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face, and said resolutely, "Aunt, I will always remember your kindness to me. So even if I die, I will die with you. I do not want to live alone in this world!"

"Hahahaha, good! As expected of a daughter of the Wen family, you have backbone. With your words, I can die in peace!" the Empress Dowager said with a loud laugh.

At this moment, Chen Xianlin slowly woke up and saw Wen Yichuan's corpse beside her. She looked at the Empress Dowager in disbelief and said, "You don't even spare your own family. How cruel you are!"

"You're awake! Never mind, I'm not in the mood to argue with you right now!" The Empress Dowager suddenly remembered something interesting and said to Chen Xianlin with great interest, "Want to make a bet?"

"Let's bet that even after this matter is over, the emperor won't give you the position of empress, how about it?"

Chen Xianlin just looked at the Empress Dowager without saying a word.

Seeing this, the Empress Dowager continued, "What? Are you afraid to gamble? Or are you so insecure about yourself?"

After a moment of silence, Chen Xianlin finally spoke: "Why should I make a bet with you? You just want to use this opportunity to humiliate me."

The Empress Dowager sneered, "Hahahaha, you're afraid to gamble? Do you think you can get the Empress's position? I've already said it, the Emperor doesn't love you at all. He's just using you to consolidate his power. If you lose your value one day, he will definitely abandon you without hesitation, he definitely will!"

Although Chen Xianlin did not show it on the surface after hearing the Empress Dowager's words, a seed of doubt was planted in her heart. She still stubbornly said, "He promised me that the position of Empress belongs to me and no one can take it away from me."

The Empress Dowager laughed disdainfully: "Hahahaha, how laughable! Do you think you can do it? Don't forget, you are the daughter of the Imperial Censor. Just based on the Chen and Pei families behind you, the Emperor will not make you Empress, because he will not allow another 'Empress Dowager Wen' to appear!"

"Guards, please escort Consort De to the water dungeon to rest! I'm exhausted and don't want to talk to this fool!" After the Empress Dowager finished speaking, guards immediately dragged Chen Xianlin away.

At this moment, not far from the palace, an army was quietly approaching. The leader of the army was Zheng Luoqi.

Zheng Luoqi rode a horse, clad in armor, looking heroic and dashing.

"What is your purpose in bringing me here?" Pei Wenyu asked Zheng Luoqi, his eyes filled with wariness and confusion.