Chapter 27 So Despicable
Chapter 27 So Despicable
However, on this dazzling night, an unknown conspiracy is quietly unfolding, attempting to cast a dark shadow beneath the glamorous surface.
During the match, a mysterious figure dressed in a black cloak sneaked backstage.
The man was acting suspiciously, and his target was Qiu Ziyue's dressing room.
She tiptoed in and suddenly felt a chill rise up her spine, as if someone was watching her.
The chill was not an illusion; a powerful hand suddenly appeared and firmly gripped the man in black's wrist.
Qiu Langyu, like a guardian angel, had somehow appeared behind the man in black, his gaze sharp.
He removed the black-clad man's hat and discovered that he was actually a woman.
He stared directly at the woman who was trying to harm Qiu Ziyue.
"Young lady, what brings you here so late?"
The woman in black was startled and turned to flee.
However, Qiu Wentian and Qiu Wenfeng had already blocked her escape route, so Qiu Langyu had no intention of letting her go.
"Explain yourself, what is your purpose in coming here?" Qiu Wentian asked.
"Your methods are quite good," Qiu Langyu said coldly, while gently twisting the black-clad woman's hand, forcing her to release it.
She dropped what she was holding, and Qiu Langyu picked it up and looked at it.
To my surprise, it turned out to be a small bottle.
"What is this? Tell me, who are you? What are your intentions? Who sent you?"
A fierce glint flashed in the black-clad woman's eyes, but it was instantly suppressed by Qiu Langyu's undeniable aura. The two began a silent duel backstage.
Fists and feet clashed, hidden weapons were used, and counterattacks were employed.
The series of movements was as fast as lightning, yet made almost no sound, so as not to disturb those around them.
In the end, Qiu Langyu, relying on his profound martial arts skills and rich experience, skillfully deflected the black-clad woman's attack and subdued her on the ground.
"Speak, or I'll make you wish you were dead."
As Qiu Langyu asked the question, he gestured for Qiu Wentian and Qiu Wenfeng to remain vigilant.
Faced with the three men surrounding her, the woman in black's attempts at explanation seemed weak and ineffective.
Ultimately, faced with irrefutable evidence, the woman in black had no choice but to confess.
It turns out her name is Liu Anxiang, and she wanted to harm Qiu Ziyue out of jealousy.
“Impossible. Tell the truth, or I’ll throw you out to feed the wolves,” Qiu Langyu said.
Liu Anxiang was panting heavily, her eyes flickering uncertainly. Finally, she gave up and said, "Yes, it was Miss Zhao Wanqing. She said that Miss Qiu was blocking her way and had to be taught a lesson so that Miss Qiu would have to withdraw from the competition due to injury."
"Then what is this?" Qiu Langyu asked, holding up the medicine packet in his hand.
"This is a hallucinogenic drug. If you just sprinkle it in a room, people who smell the powder will feel dizzy."
"What a vicious plan," Qiu Langyu said.
Qiu Langyu and the other two did not take action immediately, but waited for Qiu Ziyue and Liu Mengdie to come over and then told them about it.
Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue frowned and pondered to herself.
Liu Mengdie, who was standing next to her, also said that Zhao Wanqing usually presented herself as gentle and virtuous, but she never expected that she had such a dark scheme behind her back.
On the front stage, the next dancer to appear was Zhao Wanqing.
Qiu Ziyue quickly made a decision and said to Qiu Langyu, "Tie her up, give her this hallucinogenic drug, let her taste it for herself, then put it in the box and take it away after the competition. Don't tell anyone about this beforehand, I have my own plans."
Qiu Langyu complied.
Qiu Ziyue and Liu Mengdie exchanged a meaningful glance.
The powder scandal may have subsided, but it actually set the stage for something much bigger.
Qiu Ziyue knew that beneath the calm surface lay a far more complex situation, and that Zhao Wanqing's true nature was merely the tip of the iceberg.
Next up was Zhao Wanqing. She entered calmly and composedly, as if nothing had happened. Deep in her eyes, there was a hint of something more, making it impossible to tell that this woman was so calculating.
Why is Zhao Wanqing so two-faced? This has to do with her birth experience.
Deep within the bustling capital city lies a magnificent mansion with carved beams and painted rafters, the place where Zhao Wanqing grew up.
Zhao Wanqing possessed a beauty that could shame the moon and flowers from a young age, with skin as smooth as jade and eyes as cold as stars. In addition, she was born into a prestigious family and was naturally showered with love and affection.
However, beneath her beauty lies a complex heart that is not easily detected.
Even in her childhood, Zhao Wanqing displayed a scheming and jealousy that were beyond her years.
Her father had three wives and four concubines, and she had many half-sisters. Her mother was one of her father's concubines.
Whenever her sisters in the family received praise, she would secretly plot to use clever means to redirect the praise to herself.
Those petty tricks may seem insignificant, but they were the first signs of her twisted personality.
As time went by, Zhao Wanqing became increasingly cunning, learning how to manipulate people in secret to seek her own interests.
Against this backdrop, Zhao Wanqing unexpectedly developed a strong interest in dance.
So her parents sent her to the Valley of Desolation to cultivate in seclusion.
Whenever the night is deep and quiet, Zhao Wanqing practices alone under the moonlight. Her dance moves are like a moonlit fairy, light and agile.
Even though her heart was filled with scheming, she was pure and innocent when she danced, like a fairy under the moon.
As time went by, Zhao Wanqing's dancing skills improved day by day.
When she decided to show off her skills in the upcoming zither and sword competition, Qi Yushuang unexpectedly stole the spotlight in the previous dance competition.
She thought she would win this time, but unexpectedly, Qiu Ziyue appeared.
She hadn't taken Qiu Ziyue seriously before, but in the piano competition, she could clearly see that this Qiu Ziyue was not the same Qiu Ziyue as before.
To this end, she spared no effort, working tirelessly day and night to hone her skills, and even resorted to means to eliminate potential competitors.
At this moment, Zhao Wanqing, dressed in a long embroidered gold dress, is performing the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" on the stage, displaying the gentleness and elegance of a lady from a prominent family in every gesture.
Her dance is like a flowing landscape painting, making people feel as if they are in the Lanting Gathering, where literati gathered, and feel the freshness and tranquility that transcends the mundane world.
She twirled and danced gracefully, every movement perfectly timed, every glance captivating, as if she herself were the spirit of the music, dancing the most magnificent chapter, leaving the entire audience in awe.
Zhao Wanqing ultimately won the audience's praise with her glamorous and beautiful image.
Next, to the great attention of everyone, Qi Yuxuan's fiancée, Qi Yushuang, took the stage.
Qi Yushuang wore an exquisite purple dance dress, the hem of which was inlaid with tiny sequins that shimmered with a mesmerizing luster under the lights, like the most dazzling star in the night sky.
She took light steps and slowly walked to the center of the stage. The audience below seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, and all eyes and breaths paused for her at this moment.
As the music began, Qi Yushuang began dancing the "Moonlight Like Water" dance, her movements graceful, harmonious, elegant, and dreamlike.
She danced to the rhythm, every spin and every leap perfectly timed and flawless.
Her dance moves were light yet powerful, like a spirit brought to life by the moonlight, weaving a visual feast on the stage.
The audience erupted in praise and applause, captivated by her exquisite skills.
Just as everyone was immersed in the wonderful dream created by Qi Yushuang, an unexpected accident occurred.
As she lifted a white ribbon into the air and danced, performing a celestial maiden scattering flowers, the white ribbon suddenly broke.
Qi Yushuang panicked and suddenly lost her balance, falling rapidly like a violet that had suddenly withered.
What happened to Qi Yushuang? To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter.
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