You were asked to impersonate the King of Qin, not to become emperor!

A hint of wariness flashed in Chen Xuan's eyes.

Bai Huanhuan already knew his identity.

However, he was still invited to this closed-door poetry gathering.

Upon careful consideration, it's truly suspicious!

However, this could also be an opportunity for him.

Besides, she had Deng Mei protecting her.

Given his status as the King of Qin, even if it were a trap, without evidence, it would be absolutely impossible for the other party to bring him down.

"Your Highness, is this a rare opportunity? Doesn't Your Highness have any interest?" Bai Huanhuan glanced at Chen Xuan, smiled, and said, "If Your Highness is interested, please get in the sedan chair?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Xuan and Deng Mei got into the sedan chair together.

"Is Your Highness worried about your identity? If Your Highness has any concerns, why not wear a mask like last time? That way, no one will know your identity," Bai Huanhuan said quickly, seemingly sensing Chen Xuan's concerns.

Chen Xuan nodded and asked, "Where will this closed-door poetry gathering be held?"

"Qinglian Residence. This is the private residence of high-ranking ladies in the capital, a place of absolute seclusion," Bai Huanhuan said.

Chen Xuan thought that since he had nothing to do in the future, he might as well go to Qinglian Elegant Residence to meet the noblewoman of even higher status that Bai Huanhuan mentioned.

"It is now dusk, and I am preparing to depart. Qinglian Residence offers excellent cuisine; Your Highness, why don't you dine there?"

"Alright then." Chen Xuan nodded.

After a long while, the sedan chair stopped outside Qinglian Residence.

It is indeed a very quiet place, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, and the mansions are magnificent. Ordinary nobles rarely purchase property here.

Upon entering the mansion, Chen Xuan realized that it was filled with female servants dressed in tight-fitting outfits.

In his previous life, as the head of intelligence, Chen Xuan keenly sensed that these female servants were all top-tier martial artists.

However, compared to Deng Mei, they are clearly not in the same league.

Even the Prince of Jin and his men were manipulated by him, let alone these women.

Wearing a mask and dressed in a blue robe, Chen Xuan followed Bai Huanhuan into the hall.

Sure enough, the hall was filled with delicacies, and among the guests were countless handsome scholars.

"Oh, this scholar is quite robust. Would you be interested in joining me in the next room to discuss poetry and literature?" Suddenly, a plump woman of about thirty years old walked towards Chen Xuan, her eyes filled with covetousness.

"Not interested." Chen Xuan smiled wryly. These noblewomen ostensibly competed in poetry and literature, but in private they clearly treated this place as a place for pleasure.

People envy the immense power of officials in the capital, but they are completely unaware that some of these officials might be cuckolded.

Rebuffed by Chen Xuan's retort, the noblewoman narrowed her eyes and sneered, "You little firecracker, you're quite headstrong. I wonder if my whip can tame you?"

"Xue'er, stop fooling around. This is the scholar who used to work for Madam Zhen. He's our honored guest today." Bai Huanhuan glanced at the noblewoman.

"No wonder he's so dashing! So he's that scholar with unparalleled poetic talent under Madam Zhen's command?"

Upon hearing this, the noblewoman's face clearly showed disappointment.

She had thought she'd have a chance to get some pampering in the side room, but the person in front of her was Madam Zhen's woman; she wouldn't dare even if she had ten times the courage...

"The owner of Qinglian Residence invites you in." Bai Huanhuan made an inviting gesture.

Now that he was here, Chen Xuan naturally wanted to see who the master of this place was.

Chen Xuan discovered that this circle was clearly different from the previous circle of wealthy women; this one was obviously more open.

Although many in that circle kept male lovers, they did indeed discuss philosophy through poetry.

But from the bold attire of these noblewomen, Chen Xuan sensed that this circle was not simple.

"Lead the way," Chen Xuan blurted out.

Led by Bai Huanhuan, Chen Xuan arrived at an elegant residence. The residence was filled with fragrance, and people wore pink clothes that were as thin as cicada wings.

This shows that the lady of the house is a beautiful woman who cares a lot about her appearance!

"Madam is taking a bath, please wait a moment." After saying that, Bai Huanhuan left in a hurry.

Chen Xuan sat quietly in the elegant residence, and after a long while, a woman draped in a thin veil with wet hair appeared in Chen Xuan's sight.

"Who would have thought that the King of Qin would rely on a woman to gather intelligence on the King of Jin's plans? Leading by example—is this truly the first time such a thing has happened within the Jin royal family?"

The woman calmly rubbed her hair as she sat opposite Chen Xuan, her dark eyes fixed on him.

"Princess Jin?"

Chen Xuan was taken aback and immediately sensed something was wrong. Although he was wearing a mask, how could the other party know his identity?

It's obvious that he was betrayed by that bitch Bai Huanhuan.

It would be such a pity if the plan failed because of Bai Huanhuan's betrayal.

Moreover, the fact that Princess Jin dared to meet him now is enough to prove that she has already devised a plan to deal with him.

It will be very difficult for him to extricate himself smoothly today.

Princess Consort Huo Yinjuan looked at Chen Xuan with her beautiful eyes and sighed, "Thanks to the King of Qin, I've been reduced from Crown Princess to Princess Consort of Jin. No wonder the King of Jin can't defeat you..."

"What brings my sister-in-law here today?" Chen Xuan asked reluctantly.

"I originally thought the Prince of Qin was so noble, but it turns out he's just as ruthless as he is in achieving his goals! To extract information, he actually sent the wife of the Vice Minister of Works to that place, letting those lowly people defile her. His methods are somewhat similar to those of the Sixth Prince and Su Rui. What would Father Emperor think if he found out?"

Upon hearing Huo Yinjuan's words, Chen Xuan's heart skipped a beat.

As expected, that bitch Bai Huanhuan betrayed us.

However, now is not the time to take revenge on Bai Huanhuan; we must find a way to deal with Huo Yinjuan.

"If my sister-in-law already has evidence, she would probably be complaining to the Emperor by now. Why bother inviting me here?" Chen Xuan sneered.

Huo Yinjuan smiled slightly, "As expected of the King of Qin, your judgment is indeed sharp."

"I cannot bear to see you brothers fighting each other. I will not allow you to harm the Prince of Jin at this hunting competition."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan smiled wryly and said, "Your Majesty's words are a bit inappropriate. It's not that I want to harm Prince Jin; it's clearly that Prince Jin wants to harm me. In order to bring me down, he actually sent assassins to eliminate the Ninth Prince and then pinned the blame on me?"

"I know that, but Prince Jin is, after all, my husband. Don't think I have no evidence against Bai Huanhuan. That day, every customer who had sex with Bai Huanhuan has been arrested by me. Their testimonies are enough to convict you."

Huo Yinjuan looked at Chen Xuan with an icy expression and suddenly said.

Chen Xuan frowned slightly.

This time, Bai Huanhuan was truly misjudged.

Huo Yinjuan came to see him alone this time, perhaps without telling Prince Jin about this matter.

Otherwise, given the hatred the Prince of Jin harbored towards him, it would probably have already reached the Emperor of Jin by now.

Now, his solution to this situation is to keep Princess Jin calm.

"What does the Princess Consort of Jin want?"

Chen Xuan sized up Huo Yinjuan, trying to gauge her intentions.

Huo Yinjuan smiled slightly. "I've heard that Prince Jin is quite a talented poet. Let's leave those matters aside for now. I wonder if Prince Qin would be interested in a poetry contest with my sister, Huo Meijuan?"