This villain has become a ghost

Seeing Luo Tong's performance, Taiwei Qiu Lin showed a hint of relief in his eyes.

Luo Tong is an obedient and well-behaved child, but he is too indifferent and unwilling to compete for favor.

He originally thought that she would waste her life in the palace, but a few days ago, news came that the emperor handed the phoenix seal to her and Concubine Xian.

It seems that she is not completely unconcerned about the emperor.

If the emperor protected her, her future life would not be as difficult as the first half of her life, and the Qiu family's position in the court would be much more consolidated.

This way, he can rest assured.

After Yue Liuyun highly praised and evaluated Luo Tong's performance, it was finally the turn of the most "favored" concubine in the harem, the peerless beauty Qiu Shuangwan, to appear on the stage.

Qiu Shuangwan was wearing a light pink wide-sleeved Yuehua dress, which made her look more beautiful than flowers, like a fairy descending to earth.

...Before Yue Liuyun knew that the person inside his shell was Liu Mang, she still admired Qiu Shuangwan's appearance.

But the beauty you thought was not a beauty, but a rough man.

Now the filters are all broken into pieces, leaving only glass shards.

Qiu Shuangwan smiled mysteriously, waved her hand, and the maid presented her with a... erhu.

Yue Liuyun: “!!!”

Is there an instrument called erhu in this world?

of course not.

In the evening, the autumn frost winks at the moon and the flowing clouds.

This is the erhu that he has spent a lot of time and effort to carefully make over the past few days!

Everyone present was curious and surprised. They had never seen the musical instrument held by the Concubine Xian before. They didn't know what it was and what was so special about it.

An ominous premonition arose in Yue Liuyun's heart.

The next second, he sat down gracefully, holding the erhu in his hands, and played "Erquan Yingyue" under the expectant and curious gaze of everyone.

It was so sad and strange that the sound echoed in the empty valley, and it continued to make sorrowful sounds for a long time.

Yue Liuyun: “…”

Very good, now there is no residue left.

The corners of her mouth twitched wildly, and she was speechless for a moment. Her heart was aching, and then she frantically tried to comfort herself. Fortunately, fortunately, he knew how to play the erhu and not the suona, otherwise he would have sent her away directly.

However, things are valuable because they are rare. Except for Yue Liuyun, no one thought it was inappropriate. In addition, the song itself is excellent, so it won empathy.

Everyone felt the music was melancholy yet gentle, unique yet complex, the timbre of the instruments a deeper note than they had ever heard. The music, at times profound, at times inspiring, at times mournful, at times proud, brought a sudden sense of sadness to the ears.

At the end of the song, it won applause from the whole audience, and some were even moved to tears.

For example, Ye Zhaoxi, who was beside Yue Liuyun, had moist eyes and pursed lips in grievance, as if he was moved.

...She is still a little girl, Yue Liuyun thought.

Qiu Shuangwan was also very moved. He didn't expect that there were so many people in this world who appreciated his talent. You know, in reality, every time he played the erhu, his friends would tease him, put on a pair of sunglasses exclusively for the blind, and say that if he joined the senior music group, he would definitely be very popular.

This journey through time is worth it!

Nangong Wanqing raised her eyebrows with a smile, and the charm in the corners of her eyes was surprisingly similar to Nangong Mingzhu. She was wearing a moon-white robe and her ponytail was tied up high. She looked charming but also heroic.

She only said, "Your Highness, the Virtuous Consort, possesses such skill, which is truly admirable. However, I have never seen such a magical instrument before. I have known Your Highness for a while, but I have never seen you play it before."

She became suspicious.

After all, she had known Qiu Shuangwan for a very long time and had a certain understanding of them, so it was natural for her to be suspicious.

But Qiu Shuangwan was fearless.

Anyway, his whole family is dead, and Xia Ruzhi is not around, so she alone can't prove anything.

Qiu Shuangwan thought, and are we that familiar with each other? You sent someone to kill me, and you still say we've only known each other for a while? Why are you pretending? Thank you so much...

Despite this, Qiu Shuangwan still bowed gently and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness. This instrument is called the 'Xiqin', a family heirloom that I rarely show to others. I am truly honored to be able to perform it in front of you all today."

Nangong Wanqing smiled slightly, nodded, and said no more, with a dark look in her eyes.

Yue Liuyun made a few symbolic comments, and did not hide his praise for Qiu Shuangwan in his words, giving him the treatment that a favorite concubine deserved.

As the sun gradually rose higher, the atmosphere in the hunting grounds grew increasingly lively. Yue Liuyun chatted with the ministers for a few words, his eyes wandering among the many ministers, finally landing on Shen Yue, who was wearing a dark blue brocade robe.

He tied his originally loose hair into a simple bun, which made him look handsome and gentle, and at the same time, he looked more spirited and elegant, making people unable to take their eyes off him.

Shen Yue felt the emperor's gaze, his heart trembling slightly, but he remained composed. He nodded slightly in respect. Yue Liuyun, observing this, smiled with satisfaction, then turned to Shi Xing beside him and whispered a few instructions.

Halfway through the banquet, Yue Liuyun suddenly stood up and announced, "Today is a beautiful autumn day, perfect for hunting. All the nobles, please head to the hunting grounds and show off your skills!" The moment these words were spoken, the entire room erupted in excitement. The ministers and members of the royal family, all ready to showcase their skills in the hunt, arose, mounted their steeds, and galloped off.

This place is located halfway up the mountain. The vast plains are bordered by rugged forests and steep terrain, which is a test of equestrian skills.

However, unexpectedly, the horsemanship of Princess Nangong Wanqing, Prime Minister Wei Yanzhi, Grand Tutor Shen Yue and others was not inferior to that of the generals. They were young and could behave with courtesy in the court, and they were also free and unrestrained on horseback.

The emperor and a group of civil officials stayed here, waiting for the results of their hunting.

Qiu Lin was already old, and looking at the group of young people was filled with emotion. He stroked his slightly graying beard and asked with a smile, "Your Majesty, I remember that last year it seemed that General Qisha won first place, with General Song's beloved daughter, General Jianwei, coming in second. This year, General Qisha, His Royal Highness Prince Xuan, and General Song's beloved daughter are not in the Eastern Capital. Who do you think will be the winner this year?"

Yue Liuyun smiled and threw the question to Song Haotian, asking, "What do you think, General Song?"

"I think General Kuishao deserves it." Song Haotian said with a smile.

In the hunting ground, horns sounded, hounds barked, and the tents fluttered in the wind.

Lin Yuan led the charge, galloping on his horse. The bow and arrow in his hand was like lightning, and he accurately shot a running deer in the rugged dense forest.

He was also dressed in black today, with a stern face, and exuded an aura as unreachable as a towering mountain. He held a longbow in his hand and killed decisively in that instant.

Imperial Censor Zhang Jing asked cheerfully, "General Song is in his prime, why hasn't he been willing to participate in the hunt in recent years?"

"I'm afraid that once I take action, these youngsters will be in trouble!" Song Haotian said half-jokingly with a hearty smile.

Even though he knew he was just joking, Zhang Jing still laughed and said, "General Song is truly amazing!"

The horsemen entered the dense forest, searching for traces of prey in the mountains. The steep terrain was full of dangers, but no one was afraid.

Qiu Lin said: "General Song is not only extremely brave, but also a father of a tiger cannot have a daughter of a dog, having such a daughter who is as brave as a man."

"Well, I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it." Song Haotian was humble at this moment and bowed repeatedly.

Yue Liuyun said nonchalantly, "Why wouldn't I accept this? If General Jianwei returns with merit this time, I will appoint him as a third-rank general."

Third rank general!

Several civil officials widened their eyes. This meant that the Song family's military power would be expanded again, and from then on they would be able to share equal power with the four generals.

Song Haotian was also surprised, and then he thanked him frankly: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

He did not think that the emperor was promoting the Song family. Song Zhiyi was just Song Zhiyi and had nothing to do with the entire Song family. As a father, he allowed his daughter to lead troops to fight in order to train her.

Song Zhiyi's current position was earned step by step, and her position in the army was consolidated step by step. She started as an ordinary soldier, then became a deputy general, then a fifth-rank lieutenant general, and finally a fourth-rank general Jianwei. From being despised and humiliated at the beginning to being admired by everyone, it was all her own achievements. No one dared to say that she relied on her father.

Qiu Lin didn't care much and returned to the original topic with a smile: "Your Majesty, you haven't said who you think will win."

Yue Liuyun's eyes were unclear, and he looked at Qiu Shuangwan beside him with a smile and asked, "What do you think, my beloved concubine?"

Qiu Shuangwan cooperated very well and acted coquettishly. Although her voice was soft, it reached the ears of everyone present, and her tone was full of admiration.

"I naturally think... Your Majesty, you will win."

Yue Liuyun looked back at Qiu Lin and answered the question he had just asked.

"That's right... I also think I will win."

The autumn wind is cold, and a secret call comes through the mountains. The sun is at its peak, but the chill is gradually growing. The solemnity and bleakness are overlapping and condensed in the air.