"You don't need to worry about my affairs, Young Master Chi." Since the other party was about to leave the palace, Ci Xingxuan simply changed his form of address.

After Ci Xingxuan finished speaking, he prepared to leave. Just as he was about to go, Chi Heng suddenly asked, "Do you hate me?"

Ci Xingxuan turned around: "Why should I hate you?"

"You don't hate me for wanting to kill you?" And he actually took action.

“We’re all the same kind of people, willing to do anything to achieve our goals.” Ci Xingxuan had considered the possibility of exterminating them, but he still considered his lover’s feelings. Since Wan Ge didn’t love them anyway, he decided to let them stay away.

Regarding what Chi Heng said, the fact that he had no ability to protect himself in the harem cannot be entirely attributed to him, but it certainly played a part in his lack of self-defense capabilities.

Besides, everything he did was right under my nose, and I wasn't hurt at all. I don't like his thoughts, but I won't resent him because of it. He doesn't deserve it.

Ci Xingxuan was actually quite afraid to imagine what he would do if Wan Ge really didn't want him or liked him. He would probably do something even crazier than what Chi Heng did.

…

Wan Ge didn't know what had happened. Just as she was thinking about how to arrange for Luo Ziyun to leave the palace, Chi Heng came to see her.

He was also leaving the palace, which left Wan Ge somewhat puzzled! Wan Ge could roughly guess why Luo Ziyun was leaving, but what made Chi Heng so accepting? Had she given up so quickly?

Wan Ge readily agreed to their departure. She could ask the others as well, and if there were no problems, she could simply dismiss the harem altogether. She wouldn't need to put in any more effort; she could take the blame herself, and the others could leave the palace peacefully.

The reason why Wan Ge has not yet implemented this plan is not only because she wants to see if Prince Yan can take over her position, but also because her original power is not strong enough. Directly disbanding the harem may not be a good thing for Ci Xingxuan.

If one does not possess absolute strength, then in the eyes of others one will be a demonic ruler who brings disaster to the country, and all harm and attacks will be directed at Ci Xingxuan, so Wan Ge cannot do that.

Things are different now. After the matter with Prince Yan is over, I will have absolute power, and no one will dare to say anything even if I do something.

…

After bowing and taking her leave, Chi Heng hesitated for a moment before stopping. She turned back to look at the person sitting on the phoenix throne and said softly, "Your Majesty, please be careful with Feng Jun. Don't believe everything you hear."

It's uncertain whether Ci Xingxuan will actually harm Wan Ge, but it's always good to be cautious and watch out for any bad intentions he might have.

"I understand." Wan Ge wouldn't be wary of him. No matter what kind of trump cards Ci Xingxuan had or what kind of person he was, Wan Ge knew that he would never hurt her.

Chi Heng sighed and then left.

…

After Chi Heng left, Wan Ge's bodyguards reported that Chi Heng had only arrived after Ci Xingxuan had contacted him.

Wan Ge smiled slightly. Was her little villain getting jealous? Her body was only slowly getting better, and she couldn't sit still any longer.

Wan Ge touched her waist and shook her head helplessly. Beauty can be a trap!

"Your Majesty, would you like to investigate Feng Jun?" the secret service officer asked, expressing his concern.