This villain has become a ghost

As soon as these words were spoken, Murong Jin suddenly felt a murderous aura coming at her, and a chill spread all over her. Before she could react, the sharp blade came close to her skin, leaving a bloody mark.

Nangong Mingzhu's eyes were unconsciously filled with a dark emotion. In his careless look, ruthlessness could not be restrained, and murderous intent and cruelty spread out.

He said, "If you want to die now, I will grant you your wish."

Murong Jin felt a chill on his back, knowing that his words had touched his sore spot.

But it also indirectly confirmed that her guess was correct.

Her eyes, filled with innocence, made up their minds and continued, "Your Majesty! I have no ill intentions. I just really want to help you."

"Since I know you went to the Gold and Silver Terrace today, it means someone leaked the news. The person at the Gold and Silver Terrace is not as trustworthy as you think..."

"This news... I have said all I can. Your Majesty will surely be able to find out the rest. Consider this a gift from me to Your Majesty..."

"As for your sweetheart, don't you want to win her heart?"

There was a black storm brewing in Nangong Mingzhu's eyes, as if it was going to sweep people in at the next second, which was terrifying.

Murong Jin was also a little nervous. Seeing the knife on her neck not being removed for a long time and a drop of blood dripping down the knife, she suddenly felt a little regretful for provoking this madman.

After an unknown amount of time, Murong Jin suddenly felt a sense of emptiness near his neck. It turned out to be Nangong Mingzhu putting away the knife.

She breathed deeply, trying her best to calm her fear of impending death.

Nangong Mingzhu's beautiful face revealed absolute indifference and murderous intent, like a cat catching a mouse. He smiled with a hint of cruelty and said:

"You don't need to interfere in the affairs between me and her."

His voice was unnaturally cold, and he said leisurely:

"Or... take care of your own life first."

He couldn't possibly listen to the advice of someone he couldn't trust, nor could he risk putting Yue Liuyun in danger.

As for Murong Jin...

She is alive... and she has her own value.

With the news she just told him, he could spare her.

...but it's impossible to give her the chance to get close to Yue Liuyun.

Murong Jin bit his lip unwillingly, but could only put on a submissive look and said, "...Thank you, Your Majesty, for your forgiveness."

"I will take my leave now."

After Murong Jin left, Nangong Mingzhu sat at the desk, frowning as he read official documents, while Feng Ning sneaked into Qinghe Palace and came in front of Nangong Mingzhu.

Nangong Mingzhu didn't even raise his head and asked, "What's the matter?"

With Murong Jin gone, Feng Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty, I was in a hurry to leave just now because I wanted to avoid Concubine Lan, but you haven't assigned any tasks to me yet, so how can I leave with peace of mind..."

Nangong Mingzhu flipped a page and raised an eyebrow, "So what kind of mission do you want?"

"Hmm..." Feng Ning thought for a moment, then said with anticipation, "It would be best if... the amount is small, the money is high, and it's close to the palace."

Nangong Mingzhu's hand, which was flipping through the folder, paused slightly, perhaps because he was thinking of something. He suddenly raised his head, and his drooping eyelashes were like crow feathers, covering his eyes that were as deep as a pool.

His expression was indistinct, and he said calmly, "Remember the famous woman I met at the Gold and Silver Terrace just now?"

Feng Ning said in confusion: "...I remember."

"From now on, you will protect her in the dark. Remember... don't let her find out, and don't let the people in the general's mansion find out. Understand?" Nangong Mingzhu's expression flickered as he murmured in a low voice.

Feng Ning: “…”

Wow, that’s great. None of the conditions mentioned above are met.

Feng Ning wanted to cry but couldn't, so he said, "...I understand."

He sighed deeply and muttered softly, "Actually, Your Majesty, I think what Concubine Lan just said makes a lot of sense. If Your Majesty is interested in that girl, then you should find a way to win her heart..."

"...You're protecting her in secret like this, and yet you don't let anyone find out. How can this be possible..."

Nangong Mingzhu narrowed his eyes and sneered, "You've learned to eavesdrop, haven't you? How long did you listen just now?"

Feng Ning smiled awkwardly and said, "...This is all due to your Majesty's good teaching. Aren't you also..."

Nangong Mingzhu threw down the memorial in his hand and said coldly, "You're getting bolder, aren't you?"

"roll."

Alright, get out of here right away. Feng Ning immediately saluted and said:

"I obey my orders."

Feng Ning thought that this was clearly the result of anger and embarrassment after his secrets were exposed.

After leaving Qinghe Palace, he recalled that Nangong Mingzhu had rarely shown such true nature in such a long time, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

He will definitely complete this task well.

Since Yue Liuyun didn't want him to be discovered, he insisted on being discovered.

It's all said in the storybook, those who make contributions in obscurity are called being wronged, and Your Majesty the Emperor cannot be wronged.

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the other side.

The bamboo leaves sway gently, making a rustling sound, the water flows gently, clear to the bottom, and the bamboo leaves are reflected in the water.

Beside the stone table, the breeze blew by, and the bamboo leaves made a pleasant sound.

Nangong Wanqing suddenly appeared, a hint of doubt in her beautiful eyes. She looked at Yue Liuyun and asked cautiously, "Who is this girl..."

She was dressed appropriately, and didn't look like a poor woman coming to take the imperial examination...

Yue Liuyun was quite happy to see her. He supported his head with one hand, blinked, and said with a smile: "...Wanqing, how are you?"

She paused, smiled mysteriously, and whispered, "You... don't recognize me?"

Hearing this familiar tone, the words "I hope you are well" made Nangong Wanqing's pupils shrink and her heart tremble.

The smart and cunning eyes of the woman in front of him gradually overlapped with those in his memory.

In a flash, a guess suddenly emerged in her mind. She looked at Shen Yue next to her in disbelief, wanting to confirm whether this was true.

The corners of Shen Yue's lips curled up subtly and he nodded slightly.

Seeing this, what is there that is not clear?

Nangong Wanqing confirmed again: "Xiao Liuyun...are you back?"

"It's me." Yue Liuyun stood up and said with a smile.

Hearing this, Nangong Wanqing's eyes suddenly turned red. She ran forward and hugged Yue Liuyun tightly, saying in a trembling voice:

"Xiao Liuyun, I'm glad you're okay. I thought something happened to you..."

Yue Liuyun's heart moved slightly, and he patted her back gently, comforting her: "Don't worry, I'm fine."

Xia Ruozhi had a face full of question marks.

How did they all know her? How come he had never seen her before? This was strange...

After a long time, Nangong Wanqing slowly let her go.

She stared at Yue Liuyun carefully for a moment, then suddenly smiled brightly, raised her hand and gently pinched it, sighing:

"This is your true face, so cute!"

Yue Liuyun covered her pinched cheek, feeling helpless.

Why do I feel like I'm being teased?