This villain has become a ghost

"Calm down, absolutely calm down. There's always room for maneuver. The probability of death isn't 100%."

"Besides, the system is a good person, he will definitely find a way..."

Jingtan, who is defined as a good person: [……]

Yue Liuyun comforted him while feeling puzzled.

She was the one who was supposed to be beaten, but in the end she was asked to comfort others. How could this be justified?

But I really didn't expect that Nangong Mingzhu, who usually looks calm and rational, is actually a crazy person who wants to destroy the world.

No wonder the system defined him as the villain when writing the story of this world.

only……

Although this person is usually mean, likes to play tricks on others, has a strange personality, is full of evil intentions, and hides a knife behind his smile...

Although his words were somewhat dangerous and even had a strong old-fashioned flavor, they were no different from those villainous bosses who wanted to destroy the entire world...

...But judging by his reaction just now, he was genuinely worried about her life.

Yue Liuyun felt mixed emotions.

The fierceness in Nangong Mingzhu's eyes had not yet dissipated, and even the anger on his handsome face carried a unique beauty, making people feel both dangerous and fearful, and yet lose themselves in this beauty.

It was extremely beautiful, breathtakingly beautiful, but at the moment she was a little afraid to appreciate it.

Soon, his cold expression melted, replaced by...another ambiguous smile.

His expression changed so quickly that Yue Liuyun was a little confused. He just felt that this sinister villain was smiling with a dagger hidden behind his smile, making people wonder what kind of heart he had hidden under his handsome appearance.

He said with a half-smile, "Don't be nervous... I was just joking to liven up the atmosphere. I'm actually a 'good guy'."

Yue Liuyun: “…”

You looked quite scary just now. It didn't seem like you were joking, and this joke wasn't "small" at all.

Also, what's the point of livening up the atmosphere? You've almost frozen it.

Also, what nonsense are you talking about? Why are you pretending to be a "good guy" when you are labeled as a villain?

Not to mention yourself, even if you trace back your ancestors for eighteen generations, you probably won’t find a good person.

Yue Liuyun complained a lot in his heart, but on the surface he nodded and smiled, acting like a polite child.

Qiu Shuangwan and Nangong Wanqing looked at Yue Liuyun talking to himself with subtle expressions, and looked at each other, both seeing the word "gossip" from each other's expressions.

But both of them were very polite and didn't ask any more questions.

Although Yue Liuyun knew that she was likely to make a mistake, she maintained a rigorous and serious attitude. She once again lightly placed her fingers on her temples and started communicating with Jingtan.

She said, "System, you haven't answered my second question yet. What exactly is that mission?"

Since we want to change the destiny of this world through that plan, we should just make it clear, let them work hard, and then create a beautiful new era...

...But he issued a mission that was completely unrelated to the original. What was the point of surviving until the end?

Jingtan: [……]

This guy is awesome.

Even his life was almost in danger, yet he was still thinking about the mission.

and many more.

Task……

task.

He seemed to have a solution.

[Miss Yue...I suddenly have an immature idea.]

Yue Liuyun smiled and said, "Answer my previous question first. As for this, tell me when you are ready."

Jingtan: [……]

Jing Tan sighed and said, "I don't need to explain this to you. You're so smart, you'll definitely figure it out later."

Since he didn't say it directly, he must have his reasons. After all, the things between destiny and the system were too complicated and she couldn't know them.

Yue Liuyun didn't want to embarrass him out of selfish desires, so he just murmured with some regret: "Can't you just give me a spoiler..."

[Don't worry, Miss Yue. Besides this, there are other things I can give you a spoiler.]

Jingtan said with a solemn oath.

Yue Liuyun's eyes suddenly lit up.

Jing Tan continued:

[Do you know why, in the future I compiled, Nangong Mingzhu died at the age of thirty?]

Yue Liuyun recalled the plot of the original book and found his question a bit strange. He slowly said, "His rule was overthrown. As the previous emperor, he was outraged. He was beheaded at Xihua Gate. Isn't that a justifiable thing?"

Since ancient times, the victors are the kings and the losers are the bandits, which is natural.

But somehow, this was the ending she had already known, the ending that had made her so happy...

When she spoke it out loud now, she felt that her words were a little rough and her throat was having difficulty speaking.

[You are right, but his death at that time was the best option.]

[Because...he wouldn't live past thirty anyway.]

As soon as these words were spoken, Yue Liuyun's heart skipped a beat and his pupils constricted. He couldn't describe the feeling in his heart, but it was definitely not a good one.

He wouldn't live past thirty...

What does this mean?!

It was almost evening, and the afterglow of the setting sun made the inside of the cell seem slightly brighter. Although it was still a bit gloomy, there was a slight feeling of connection with the outside world.

Yue Liuyun lowered his eyes and remained silent, his brows furrowed. Suddenly, he didn't dare to look at Nangong Mingzhu. He crossed his hands to support his forehead, and his eyes were full of emotions.

Jing Tan slowly revealed the secrets of the past:

Even if Nangong Mingzhu was no longer favored, he was still a prince. Any chance of him turning things around would be a fatal blow to Empress Zhou. How could she really let him go just because she looked down on him?

That's right...

How could she let the tiger go back to the mountain?

Yue Liuyun's fingertips trembled slightly.

[So... Queen Zhou poisoned him. The poison was extremely powerful. Although Nangong Mingzhu survived, the poison... still flowed through his blood.]

Yue Liuyun felt a tightness in his chest as cold sweat broke out on his palms. He closed his eyes and said, "He acts cautiously. How could he... be poisoned so easily?"

Although she knew that what the system said was right, she still couldn't help but doubt it.

However, Jing Tan's next words completely chilled her heart:

[He drank the poisoned wine given to him by Queen Zhou without hesitation, without a moment's hesitation.]

... Others are the butchers and I am the meat.

He had to drink.

Drinking it might give you a chance of survival.

Later, even when Empress Zhou learned he was not dead, she didn't react much. Because she knew...he didn't have much time left.

[In fact, he originally wouldn't have lived for more than a few days, but due to his physical condition, he managed to coexist with the poison, buying himself over a decade of life.]

Yue Liuyun clenched his fists, his heart sinking into an icy cave. He asked in a trembling voice, "I'm... using his body now, so why can't I sense the poison?"