This villain has become a ghost

As the night deepens, the soft whispers and the warmth of cuddling each other linger in the cool breeze.

thank you.

Yue Liuyun opened her lips in a daze, but was unable to say anything. She felt that the single word "thank you" might be too light to express the feelings in her heart.

Suddenly her body felt lighter and Nangong Mingzhu picked her up by the waist.

She walked down the dim staircase, and a soft light filled her face. With a creaky sound, the door opened. Nangong Mingzhu carried her into the room and gently placed her on the couch.

"Rest first if you're tired."

He reached out his hand, his cold fingertips covered with calluses, and gently stroked her cheek.

Yue Liuyun moved slightly, tried hard to open his eyes, and stared at Nangong Mingzhu for a long time. His childish face looked extremely serious.

Suddenly, she grabbed one of his hands.

Nangong Mingzhu: “?”

He raised his eyebrows in a half-smile.

Yue Liuyun said, "Something's wrong."

"What's wrong?" Nangong Mingzhu raised the corner of his lips, let her hold his hand, sat on the bed, and looked at her quietly.

Yue Liuyun squinted his eyes suspiciously, his head shaking groggily, and asked, "Why are you here today?"

Although she was a little speechless as to why she was still thinking about these questions at this time, Nangong Mingzhu still answered patiently:

"Jiang Wenjin returned to Dongdu, and it was inconvenient to meet him in the palace, so I had no choice but to come here to meet him."

Jiang Wenjin has been away from Dongdu for these years. He finally came here, so naturally he has important things to report. After knowing each other for so many years, it is necessary to meet him in person.

"Is that all?" Yue Liuyun asked.

Nangong Mingzhu tapped her forehead with his fingertips in amusement and said, "That's all."

"Are you doubting me?" he asked.

Yue Liuyun let go of his hand, closed his heavy eyelids, and said, "That's funny. I have nothing better to do than to suspect you. Are you going to beat up your teammates?"

She changed to a more comfortable position, letting her consciousness sink, and muttered softly: "I just feel like you seem to be hiding something from me..."

"What are you thinking about? How is that possible?" Nangong Mingzhu pinched her cheek helplessly and whispered, "Just sleep peacefully."

Yue Liuyun moved his lips a few times, but his eyes could not open. It seemed that he could no longer control his fatigue and fell into a deep sleep.

Nangong Mingzhu smiled, wrapped her in the quilt, leaving only her head exposed, and then left a light kiss on her forehead.

After a moment, he stared at her quietly, his expression gradually becoming complicated, his eyes deep, and he sighed hoarsely:

"What should I do with you..."

On the bed, she was breathing deeply, her sleeping face was peaceful and tranquil, her long hair was scattered on the pillow, she had no idea that the young man was sitting at the head of the bed, watching her all night.

-

A few days later.

"hello."

A familiar female voice with a rising ending tone, accompanied by a "plop" sound, floated into Yue Liuyun's ears.

The sun was shining brightly outside, the streets were bustling with people, and a gentle breeze was blowing.

Yue Liuyun suddenly turned around, paused while biting the chicken leg, and stared at Nangong Wanqing who came in from the window with wide eyes.

Yue Liuyun: “…”

Yue Liuyun swallowed a mouthful of meat and said vaguely, "Wanqing?"

Nangong Wanqing patted her clothes and thoughtfully closed the window. She looked well-dressed and said with a smile:

"Yes, it's me. Did you miss me?"

"Yes," Yue Liuyun gestured for her to sit down, pushed the roast chicken in front of her, and asked curiously, "But I have a question. Qingyunzhai rarely has important people coming in and out. Why don't you go through the main entrance?"

"Oh," Nangong Wanqing sat down, clenched his right fist into his palm, and said with sudden enlightenment, "That makes sense!"

"...It's just that I've been doing too many sneaky things. Climbing through windows is easier than going through the main door. I'm not used to being more open and aboveboard."

Yue Liuyun: “…”

Yue Liuyun gave her a thumbs up and said, "And you, my friend, have this kind of perseverance. You will succeed in everything you do."

"Of course not," Nangong Wanqing skillfully picked up a piece of chicken wing for herself and said as she gnawed on it, "But I'm still no match for you. Today I'm here to tell you good news."

"what?"

Nangong Wanqing smiled and said, "You really forgot, today is the day for paying tribute.

"Congratulations, you won the first place."

Yue Liuyun was completely focused on how to dismantle the chicken. He was stunned when he heard this, then he tutted and said proudly, "...Then I am really awesome."

"It seems to me that you are not surprised at all." Nangong Wanqing asked suspiciously.

"Oh," Yue Liuyun waved his hand and said, "You don't really think that I wrote the policy papers and political commentaries myself, do you?"

"Isn't it?" Nangong Wanqing said.

Yue Liuyun smiled at her and said, "Just kidding, of course it's the wisdom of our ancestors."

How could she be sure that she could win over those who have studied hard for decades and specialized in policy essays and political commentary? Naturally, they had drawn on the wisdom of their predecessors.

"That's also your strength," Nangong Wanqing said, "I don't have all that stuff in my head. The fact that you can remember so much is also your ability."

"Oh, by the way, do you know who is the second place?" Nangong Wanqing said mysteriously.

Yue Liuyun asked curiously, "Who?"

Nangong Wanqing said, "She's a young lady from a noble family, her name seems to be Tan Tinghe."

"There are also those poor women who traveled thousands of miles to the Eastern Capital. Although their rankings were not as high as yours and Miss Tan's, they all became tribute students."

"The incident at Qingyunzhai a few days ago caused a lot of uproar. The people were all waiting to see if the young master of the Su family would get humiliated. And then, hey, it really happened. He himself failed the entrance exam, but the women who had been embarrassed by him all passed. Now he must be too embarrassed to face anyone..."

Yue Liuyun was eating roast chicken in his mouth and melon in his heart, and he was very happy.

After a chicken died gloriously, the two looked at each other with satisfied smiles.

"After paying the tribute, I finally had a few days of leisure, so I came to play with you. Are you touched?"

Nangong Wanqing stretched and said with a smile.

Yue Liuyun nodded and smiled, "I'm touched, very touched. It just so happens that I'm bored too."

"Hey, a busy man like you has some free time now?" Nangong Wanqing raised her eyebrows and said jokingly.

Yue Liuyun counted on his fingers and said, "Ever since my identity was exposed, I have nothing to do with the General's Mansion. The evidence has been collected almost completely. There are people to handle the court affairs, and Qiu Shuangwan will handle the technical issues. My only task is to successfully pass the imperial examination, and I'm already halfway through..."

While listening, Nangong Wanqing stood up and walked to the recliner, lying down very naturally. Her white dress flowed in the skylight, looking beautiful and free.

"...Now that I think about it, I still have a lot of questions for you."