This villain has become a ghost

The next morning.

The dawn breaks and the sky is filled with mist.

The faint morning light shone through the window lattice. Yue Liuyun slowly opened his eyes, stretched, and stood up.

As she washed up, she recalled what happened last night in her mind, with the corners of her lips raised and her eyes full of brilliance.

As she thought about it, her smiling expression suddenly became solemn again.

It is naturally a good thing to reveal your feelings to Nangong Mingzhu.

But what about Yanagisawa Oon?

Although this person is not a good person, what he said last night still sounded very sincere and genuine.

She really didn't expect that he would be honest with her and be willing to let her go for her safety.

From his perspective, this was the most righteous thing to do.

This was completely different from what she had imagined.

...Now, should I choose to continue deceiving him and using him, or should I get away with it?

Green bamboos stand in the courtyard, the moon and clouds are bathed in the morning breeze. I pick up a bamboo leaf, thinking about something.

After a while, she returned it to the dust, her eyes darkening.

Still, you shouldn't hesitate.

She is neither a gentleman nor a good person.

The same is true for Yanagisawa Otoko.

After all, the poison he was going to give her had withdrawal symptoms. Now he suddenly couldn't bear it and wanted to let her go. Hadn't he considered the need for a constant supply of antidote?

Yue Liuyun couldn't tell how much of his sincerity was mixed with pretense, but there was still some testing going on.

Then keep acting.

Estimating the time, Liu Zeyin should have returned from court. Yue Liuyun took a deep breath and walked towards the side hall.

Through the transparent glass of the window, light shines into the bright and spacious hall. Liu Zeyin has changed out of his court clothes and seems to have practiced sword for a while. His dark hair is wet with sweat.

He was wiping the sword carelessly, wondering what he was thinking.

Hearing footsteps, he suddenly raised his head and looked towards the door. He saw Yue Liuyun, looking straight at him with a calm expression, walking slowly towards him.

"I pay my respects to the General," Yue Liuyun walked over to Liu Zeyin and saluted. "I was exhausted yesterday and rested early. I hope the General will forgive me."

Liu Zeyin stared into her eyes, trying to peek into the emotions behind them, but his attention was attracted by her swollen lips.

He asked in confusion: "...What's wrong with your mouth?"

Yue Liuyun remained calm and chattered nonsense, "General, I used the rouge I bought yesterday and I'm allergic to it, so I rubbed it a little harder."

Liu Zeyin retracted his sword, nodded slightly, and sighed, "Are you okay?"

But her eyes were complicated and a little sad.

Yue Liuyun squeezed tears from his eyes and smiled bitterly:

"General, you're so concerned about me now, is it because... I look like your old friend?"

After she finished speaking, she immediately shed a tear at the perfect moment, then pretended to be flustered and saluted in a very artistic manner:

"I'm sorry, General. I was wrong. Please forgive me..."

well.

Yue Liuyun gave himself full marks for his performance.

Instead of worrying about whether to leave or not, it is better to worry about whether he loves her or not. This should perfectly fit the unique focus of a girl who is obsessed with love.

Seeing this, Liu Zeyin's heart trembled slightly and ripples appeared. She subconsciously reached out to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, but stopped in mid-air.

After a moment of silence, he said softly:

"You do look like her."

"I can't tell whether my lack of compassion for you stems from her or from you."

"But that's not important," he paused and continued, "What's important is that I have now given you the right to choose."

"You can... tell me your answer now."

You must not hesitate at this time.

Yue Liuyun suddenly raised her head, looked at Liu Zeyin with tearful eyes, and said in a trembling voice:

"General, no matter what, you saved my life. I am your servant, and naturally hope to stay by your side forever..."

Liu Zeyin was stunned for a moment, his eyes looking deep as he said:

"I've been lying to you. I'm not a good person. If you get involved with me, your life will be in danger. Aren't you afraid?"

Who isn't?

each other.

She thought silently in her heart.

Yue Liuyun was in the mood for acting and suddenly he knelt down with a plop, tears streaming down his face.

"I don't care how dangerous what you're doing is, or what kind of person you are..." She wiped the tears from her face and said bitterly, "...I don't care how much I resemble your old friend."

"Whether it's life or death, I am willing to follow the general."

"I only ask... General, please don't chase me away."

After hearing her words and seeing her tears streaming down her face, Liu Zeyin was deeply moved. Looking at the woman lying on the ground in front of him, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

He had made it very clear last night, and she was not a stupid person. She must have thought it over carefully before saying this.

"In that case, you can stay with me." He spoke slowly, his eyes slightly cold. "But you must remember that I am not a kind person. If you regret it in the future, I will not let you go."

After saying this, he leaned over to help Yue Liuyun up, and thoughtfully handed her a handkerchief, sighing, "Don't cry."

Yue Liuyun took the handkerchief and bowed to express his gratitude. He then stood aside with his head lowered, a faint smile rising from the corner of his mouth, which disappeared in an instant.

When Liu Zeyin's eyes turned to her again, he handed her a small glass bottle.

"This contains three months' worth of antidote."

"Thank you, General."

Yue Liuyun took the glass bottle and put it away calmly. Suddenly, an idea came to his mind.

Tsk, if she didn't express her loyalty today and chose to sever ties with the General's Mansion, would he still give her the antidote?

In the eyes of smart people, having feelings does not mean not taking advantage of or testing others.

But it's also good that she didn't have to perform the scene of the poison.

Her eyes were dark.

...Whether this is a compliance test or not, now that there is an antidote, it is a good opportunity to see what the ingredients are and whether it is what she thought before.

Liu Zeyin said, "For the next few days, focus on preparing for the imperial examinations, and don't neglect your swordsmanship. This general will personally teach you."

"I obey your orders. Thank you, General!"

After Yue Liuyun returned to his room, he immediately took out the glass bottle and began to study it.

She carefully opened the bottle cap and poured out a pill to examine it carefully. The pill was round and pitch black, with a very faint sour smell and a very faint medicinal aroma.

She frowned slightly and put it away again.

Its composition cannot be determined by appearance alone, but the smell is very similar to the previous poison.

However... I still have to find a chance to send the pills to Nangong Mingzhu for analysis.