This villain has become a ghost

After successfully brainwashing the Minister of Rites, it was the turn of the Minister of Works.

He looked at the Minister of Rites, who was in a very good mood and full of energy, walking out of the Southern Study with some surprise, and walked in without knowing why.

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."

Yue Liuyun said casually, "Sit down."

The Minister of Works seemed to be bolder than the Minister of Rites. Although he felt a little strange, he still obeyed the instructions and sat upright, waiting for the emperor's order, saying, "Your humble servant obeys your order."

Yue Liuyun started rummaging through the desk piled with books again, took out a piece of paper covered with words, and handed it to him.

Minister of Works: "Your Majesty, this..."

"Tell the envoy of the Military Equipment Bureau to do it and find all the things I have written above."

After carefully examining it, the Minister of Works said solemnly, "But Your Majesty, some of the things up there require ore mining..."

"Then let's mine it," Yue Liuyun said seriously, "There's no need to rush, so remember not to waste people's time and money."

She handed the imperial edict she had prepared to him and said, "I hereby hand over the mining rights to you, my dear."

The Minister of Works was shocked.

Such an important matter was actually handed over to him. His Majesty actually trusts him so much!

Yue Liuyun said, "I believe you have already guessed what I am planning. I have received guidance from a master who can create the best weapons in the world. When Chiyu attacks, our army will surely be invincible. I believe that with your intelligence and wisdom, you will understand my good intentions."

"If you are willing to trust me, I will certainly let you see the bright future of Daying. Are you willing to work with me?"

Minister of Works: "I am willing!"

Yue Liuyun smiled amiably again and said, "Among all the officials, you are the one who pleases me most. Please do not disappoint my trust and expectations!"

This set of words was exactly the same as what he had just said to the Minister of Rites, without a single word changed.

Nangong Mingzhu glanced at her with amusement.

The Minister of Works was stunned at this moment. After a long while, his eyes became slightly moist as he said excitedly, "I will definitely live up to your Majesty's expectations!"

Since His Majesty trusts him so much and entrusts such an important matter to him, he must not let His Majesty down!

Yue Liuyun was very satisfied.

pua, empty promises, moral kidnapping... the whole process goes smoothly and the effect is excellent.

After he left, Yue Liuyun finally didn't have to maintain her image anymore. She leaned back and slumped in the chair like Ge You.

Nangong Mingzhu looked at her calmly with his arms folded, then suddenly smiled and said, "I suddenly feel that you are more suitable to be an emperor than I am."

Hearing this, Yue Liuyun sat up in shock from his dying illness, looked directly at him, and said seriously: "No, I am still far inferior to you."

In the book, she always put herself in the perspective of the male and female protagonists, and did not pay much attention to national policy. But now, from the perspective of the villain, she realized his strengths in governance.

During the reign of the previous emperor, Nangong Chunyi, the government was in disarray due to the monopolization of power by relatives of the emperor's wife and the interference of eunuchs. However, after Nangong Mingzhu ascended the throne, he drastically reorganized the court, dealing a heavy blow to the relatives of the emperor's wife and the eunuchs. These relatives and eunuchs were no longer a threat, and had even ceased their activities. The court was also infused with new blood, with many young officials, such as the Minister of Rites and the Minister of Works, being promoted by him. All of this was due to his achievements.

Besides...

"I'm just copying the wisdom of my predecessors," Yue Liuyun said with a smile, "If I don't copy the correct answer, then I'm really stupid."

Good policies in the real world are the result of historical trial and error, repeated adjustments and reforms to arrive at the optimal solution. If she were to think about it, she would definitely not be able to come up with those solutions.

Without the wisdom of her predecessors, she would definitely not be able to outsmart Nangong Mingzhu in terms of conspiracy and overt schemes. After all, Nangong Mingzhu was a native of ancient times, raised in the deep palace since childhood, and educated in the art of emperorship. How could she compare?

As for why this guy collapsed so badly in the later period...

Yue Liuyun always felt something was wrong.

Later in the film, the villains join the protagonist's camp one after another in a very strange way. The orders issued by the villains strangely make everything worse, causing public resentment.

With his brain and means, it shouldn't be like that.

Coupled with Qiu Shuangwan's incident, she became increasingly skeptical about the original book.

Nangong Mingzhu looked at her for a moment, chuckled, and said, "Are you praising me?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Yue Liuyun said with a smile.

The smile on Nangong Mingzhu's lips became deeper and deeper, and since then, it had become less hypocritical.

He said leisurely, "Coincidentally, I also admire your vision."

Yue Liuyun: “…”

Aren't you just praising yourself? What a narcissist you are.

-

After lunch.

Yue Liuyun smiled, stretched, and said to Nangong Mingzhu, "It's time to go see the virtuous concubine. Let's go, Xiaoming."

Nangong Mingzhu rubbed his temples, his eyebrows twitching: "Don't call me Xiaoming anymore."

Doesn't sound very smart.

Yue Liuyun: "Okay, no problem, Xiao Ming."

Nangong Mingzhu: “…”

You're just relying on the fact that I can't do anything to you, right?

Yue Liuyun said cheerfully, "Someone come here."

Shi Xing immediately came in from outside, bowed respectfully, and said, "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

"The weather is very good today. Summon the concubines from the harem and join me in the garden..."

Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, a "boom" sound was heard outside the Yixin Palace, and there was a heavy rain, lightning and thunder.

Yue Liuyun: “…”

Shi Xing: “…”

Nangong Mingzhu chuckled and said with a half-smile, "What a 'nice day'."

Yue Liuyun knew he was mocking her, and she couldn't help but feel angry. She said stubbornly, "Today's weather... is really nice. Gather all the concubines in the harem and listen to the rain and admire the thunder with me in Changxin Palace."

What the hell is listening to the rain and watching the thunder.

Even Shi Xing was shocked. Are those delicate concubines in the harem really willing to do such a thing?

But the emperor's order could not be disobeyed, so Shi Xing still responded cautiously: "I obey your order."

After one stick of incense.

In Changxin Palace.

The dark clouds in the sky rolled, casting a gloomy shadow. Lightning streaked across the sky, splitting the clouds and illuminating the entire sky. It also illuminated the ashen and extremely pale faces of the concubines in the harem, which flashed like old slides, frame by frame.

…it seems like a ghost story no matter how you look at it.

Qiu Shuangwan was timid. She swallowed her saliva and said hesitantly, "Your Majesty, can we go in? I'm afraid of being struck by lightning if I stand outside..."

Concubine Hui had always been at odds with Qiu Shuangwan. She suppressed her inner fear and couldn't help but say sarcastically, "Sister Xianfei, only those who have done something wrong would be afraid of being struck by lightning. Since His Majesty enjoys watching thunder, as concubines, we must accompany His Majesty well..."

Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, Yue Liuyun acted dotingly, staring at Qiu Shuangwan affectionately and said to her, "Then do as my beloved concubine says."

Concubine Hui: “…”

Qiu Shuangwan smiled awkwardly.

So, everyone went back home. Yue Liuyun sat in the main seat, looking at each flower-like face with interest.

Soon, her attention was drawn to someone.

In an unassuming corner, sat a woman with a face as pure and innocent as a lotus flower emerging from the water. Her skin was fair and delicate, like jade on snow. Her eyes were as bright as stars, her eyebrows were long and slender, curved like two crescents, and her nose was high and delicate, a sign of elegance. Her hair was tied high in a bun, and the loose strands draped over her shoulders like a blooming orchid.

However, there was a hint of sadness between her eyebrows and her long eyelashes were slightly drooping, which made people feel pity for her.

Yue Liuyun's breath was held in his throat, and he was filled with admiration.

What a beauty! She is as beautiful as Qiu Shuangwan, each has her own merits.

Yue Liuyun roughly guessed that she should be Concubine Luo Tong.