This villain has become a ghost

After that fleeting glance, it was as if the same people had found a familiar magnetic field, and as if everything was self-evident. Qiu Shuangwan felt a lot of emotions in her heart.

...Has he seen this sister before?

Qiu Shuangwan slowly stood up and walked to Yue Liuyun. Her clothes fluttered in the wind, and she looked like an ethereal being.

He had a complicated expression and a hint of uneasiness in his eyes as he stared at Yue Liuyun.

Yue Liuyun and Sun Ruowei bowed to him solemnly and said, "Greetings, Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort."

"No gift."

Qiu Shuangwan pondered for a moment, coughed lightly, and asked tentatively, "I wonder... can this sister named Yue Yunpeng tell crosstalk?"

Sun Ruowei and Luo Tong on the side both looked confused.

crosstalk?

What the hell is that?

Yue Liuyun felt relieved.

The child had grown up after all, and he recognized her just by a glance and a name.

This is a test for her.

Yue Liuyun nodded and said seriously:

"Your Highness, I do know a thing or two. I've heard from the people that the Deyun Society is the best at crosstalk. I wonder if Your Highness has heard of it?"

The late autumn frost seems to be shedding tears in the wind.

Deyun Club.

What kind and familiar words.

He forced himself to suppress his inner excitement and pretended to be reserved, "I have indeed heard of it, but I like a poem more. I wonder if this sister has heard of it..."

"Your Majesty, please feel free to speak. I am all ears." Yue Liuyun said with a smile.

Qiu Shuangwan's voice is very pleasant, and her recitation is smooth, emotional, gentle, and gripping:

"Ah, Five Rings, you have one more ring than Four Rings."

I don't know how he managed not to sing it.

Yue Liuyun solemnly matched the second line of this so-called "poem" and recited it aloud, imitating his example:

"Ah, five rings, you are one ring short of six rings."

Sun Ruowei: “???”

Luo Tong: “???”

Is this some new art form? Why don't they understand it?

Qiu Shuangwan was so excited and moved that she held Yue Liuyun's hand and said with tears in her eyes:

"Seeing my sister today was like meeting a close friend. I'm truly blessed!"

"After the birthday banquet, I would like to invite you to Shangxian Palace for a chat. Are you willing?"

Yue Liuyun squeezed her hand back and stuffed something into her hand. He smiled calmly and said:

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I am honored to receive your kindness."

Qiu Shuangwan's heart skipped a beat.

He clenched the object in his hand, and it felt... like a piece of paper.

After a few pretentious greetings, they sat down again.

Qiu Shuangwan secretly opened the piece of paper in her sleeve, and found an opportunity to glance at the words on it imperceptibly, her pupils trembling.

Hello, dear friends:

nice to meet you again.

The matter is urgent, so I will be brief.

First, if someone comes to disrupt the birthday party later, please remind Song Zhiyi to protect these female relatives.

Second, I need to know what the deployment map looks like. It’s urgent. Waiting online.

Your best friend: Ms. Yue]

Qiu Shuangwan: “…”

You gave me a big surprise as soon as you arrived. Thank you so much, my best friend.

What should I do now...

He thought carefully for a moment, pretended to be unwell, said goodbye to Luo Tong, and came to Song Zhiyi, asking to go to the side room to rest.

Perhaps his acting was a little too bad, and he played the role pretentiously. Song Zhiyi could tell something was wrong at first glance.

She wasn't a slow-witted person, and she immediately guessed that this person... probably had something to say.

So, Qiu Shuangwan took the opportunity to slip the note to Song Zhiyi.

Song Zhiyi: “…”

Although she didn't quite understand some things, she still got the general meaning.

After informing the people around her with a serious look, she supported Qiu Shuangwan and temporarily left the banquet.

Yue Liuyun communicated with several young ladies from aristocratic families around her calmly throughout the whole process. His expression was normal and there was no sign of any flaws.

"I heard that you are engaged to the son of the Minister of Justice, but he often stays in brothels. What will you do if you marry him?"

"I...my family is just a small family. In my father's eyes, I've climbed up the social ladder. What can I do..."

"...Alas, there really is nothing we can do about it."

"Sometimes I really admire Marquis Wu'an. I wish we could all be like her..."

"Who isn't...?"

"Do you still remember those wealthy young men who were beheaded during the imperial examination last year? When their widows regained their freedom, I saw them from afar. They no longer had the stunning beauty they had before they got married. Their faces were gaunt and shrunken, and they looked like they had suffered a lot..."

"Alas... Speaking of this, I'm really sad. My best friend Su'er was among them. She used to be a lively and kind girl. But when I saw her again, she seemed to have aged ten years, and her body was covered with bruises..."

"Hearing you say that, I'm really scared. I don't even know who I'm going to marry in the future. Who knows, my dad might marry me off to some playboy someday."

"you do not say……"

These young ladies from various families, dressed in gorgeous clothes and with delicate makeup, appear to be well cared for, but in fact, one day they may become victims of marriage arrangements or to curry favor with the young masters of wealthy families. The word "freedom" is so far away for them.

After listening to their concerns, Yue Liuyun frowned and said, regardless of how unorthodox his words were:

"Sisters, do you think... considering the family is important? But that's also because our father and brothers are not up to the task. Otherwise, they wouldn't rely on our marriage to climb the social ladder."

As soon as these words came out, a young lady's face turned pale, she pulled her sleeve and whispered, "Sister, it's better not to say such things."

If someone with ulterior motives heard it, it would definitely cause gossip.

"No, let her speak," one of the sisters, who was more outspoken, stopped her, her face full of anger, and said, "Anyway, Marquis Wu'an has only invited all the women in Dongdu. We can say whatever we want."

"Anyway, I think she's right."

Just as the sisters around were hesitating whether to speak, an arrogant and sarcastic voice sounded.

"Oh, there are really all kinds of birds in the forest. Only people like you from humble backgrounds would worry about this. To me, this is really funny..."

At this time, a woman in gorgeous clothes walked over slowly, with exquisite and complex patterns embroidered on the silky brocade.