This villain has become a ghost

I can only say that the late emperor was blessed to have you, two good sons, who tore up the dragon and phoenix scroll in front of him and accused one of them of being a rebel.

Yue Liuyun asked, "Isn't Nangong Qianshang always gentle and well-behaved? Logically, he should be a good child who respects his teachers, is filial, and loyal. How could he follow you and do such a rebellious thing?"

Nangong Mingzhu said innocently, "I am also a good child who respects teachers, is filial, respectful, and loyal."

Yue Liuyun: “…”

Yue Liuyun said speechlessly: "When you say this, do you believe it yourself?"

Doesn't he have any idea how the late emperor died? And he still talks about filial piety, brotherhood, loyalty and trustworthiness. It's totally out of line.

Even Nangong Mingzhu himself felt that this was too funny. He let out a low laugh from his throat, which lasted for a long time before he slowly stopped, restrained his expression, and stopped joking.

He looked calm, his handsome eyes and brows seemed slightly gentle under the dim light, without a trace of other emotions. He slowly opened his mouth and told Yue Liuyun about the situation at that time. His tone was long and pleasant, and it had a unique charm in the cool night, as if Yue Liuyun was immersed in the scene.

At that time, the late emperor dismissed all the outsiders. The eldest princess Nangong Wanqing was unable to arrive in time because she was meditating in Fanyun Temple, leaving only two princes, Nangong Mingzhu and Nangong Qianshang.

...The other princes either died or became disabled. Most of them were caused by Nangong Mingzhu, and a few were caused by their own actions.

Of course, a larger portion of them died in the womb due to palace fighting among concubines.

After he gave the two Dragon Seal Scrolls to each of them, the dying emperor was about to make a speech but was interrupted.

The first to appear is the number one good boy, Nangong Mingzhu.

He had already placed shadow demons all around the outer perimeter of his bedroom. With Feng Ning guarding it and Nangong Qianshang not knowing how to fight, he had no taboos.

He stood up with a smile and stopped kneeling. Instead, he ignored his brother who had the same father and mother as him and looked down proudly at Nangong Chunyi, the culprit who caused the tragedy in his life, and spoke freely and happily.

"Father...you are so naive. Who should sit in that position...your decision doesn't count."

Nangong Chunyi: First Blood!

Nangong Mingzhu paused, and before the emperor could react with surprise, he smiled again and spoke the cruelest words in the gentlest tone, "You may not know this yet. If your son and I hadn't searched the entire Daying to find this slow-acting poison for you, you might... really have lived longer."

Nangong Chunyi: Double Kill!

As he tore the scroll, he twisted the pieces and put them into the brazier, watching with a smile as the fire snake slowly devoured them.

He said slowly, "As for... who adds ingredients to your imperial meals every day, you might ask Lady Ye. But... it seems you don't have that opportunity anymore."

Nangong Chunyi: Triple Kill!

"Oh, by the way, my second and third brothers should have passed away peacefully, just like you did. You'll be able to see them soon. As for my fifth and sixth brothers, I'll take good care of them for you..."

Nangong Chunyi: Quadra Kill!

"Also, most of the elixirs that Master Ling, your most trusted teacher, made for you were made by me..."

"This kingdom...I accept it with joy. Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Nangong Chunyi: Penta Kill!

Nangong Chunyi, lying on the hospital bed, had loose skin that revealed a sickly yellow color, and his eyes were deeply sunken, revealing endless anger, fear, and despair.

His cracked lips opened slightly, as if he placed his last hope on Nangong Qianshang.

He stretched out his skinny fingers towards Nangong Qianshang. His nails were pale and bloodless. He trembled slightly and sobbed a few meaningless words from his throat.

...Shang'er, kill him quickly. Your father originally intended for you. The throne is yours. Don't let others take it away. Quickly...quickly kill him for your father!

So, the second good boy Nangong Qianshang officially appeared.

He was obviously not as good as his good brother in managing his emotions. His originally gentle face was full of sarcasm. He slowly stood up, and under Nangong Mingzhu's slightly surprised gaze, he tore the Dragon Seal Scroll into pieces and threw them all into the brazier.

Nangong Chunyi: Hexa Kill!

Nangong Qianshang's eyes were slightly red, but there was a hint of satisfaction in his expression. He said, "You abandoned my mother and let her die with hatred. You are already... unworthy of being a husband."

Nangong Chunyi: Octa Kill!

"You have made me wander the mortal world, suffering endlessly. You have allowed concubines to compete for favor and murder our children. You have also ignored the political achievements of my brother and the eldest princess over the years. You are no longer worthy of being a father."

Nangong Chunyi: Deca Kill!

"I have wandered the world, and the people have suffered. Officials are corrupt and the generals are weak. The people are living in misery. Floods and droughts are frequent, and bandits are rampant. You are incompetent and unfit to be a king."

Nangong Chunyi: Nona Kill!

Nangong Qianshang stared at him and spoke word by word, "This throne has never been what I wanted. There is obviously a more suitable candidate. You shouldn't pass it to me."

"The art of being a king, the way to be a ruler, is something my brother has practiced since childhood. I know nothing about it. Your mistake is that you can't judge people."

Nangong Chunyi: Undeca Kill!

"Mother never acknowledged you as her husband, I never acknowledged you as my father, and the people of the world never acknowledged you as their king... From now on, the world will be ruled by my brother. You may rest in peace."

Nangong Chunyi: Dead!

As a result, the late emperor was successfully angered to death by his two eldest sons, and died with his eyes open.

Nangong Mingzhu has a very good memory. Even after so many years, he can still remember every detail clearly.

Yue Liuyun listened to Nangong Mingzhu's retelling, frowned and pondered for a long time, then smiled and said: "Tsk, I think Nangong Qianshang is more cultured than you."

Look at how he speaks, quoting classics, using rhythm and intonation, and even skillfully using multiple parallel sentences. He is simply the representative of the Chinese class. And his words are all open and aboveboard, bright and clear, the image of a true gentleman.

Nangong Mingzhu is simply a ruthless, murderous person who appears to be gentle, but actually speaks a ruthless, black-hearted person with a ruthless heart. All the things he does are done in the dark and cannot be seen in the light.

Yue Liuyun thought, from a modern perspective, if Nangong Qianshang became emperor, he would probably be more inclined to Confucian ideas of governing the country, but Nangong Mingzhu... should be more inclined to the ideas of Legalism.

Nangong Mingzhu: “…”

It turns out that you have been thinking for a long time and finally came up with this sentence.

Nangong Mingzhu smiled coldly and said, "If you like that kind of literary way of speaking, that's not impossible. I will communicate with you that way in the future."

Yue Liuyun said: "Uh... that's not necessary."

It’s tiring enough to pretend on a daily basis, what else is there to pretend in front of him? I’ll be exhausted if I pretend anymore.