"The master has mercy!"

Finally, Ling Mengji still lowered her noble head and let out a wail.

She finally realized a sentence in the world: beauty is twilight, and heroes are at an end.

It was endless remembrance and sadness.

Thinking back then, she used to be such a scenery, so high, that the disciples were afraid from the bottom of their hearts.

Right now...... Everything is a flower in the mirror, the moon in the water, and a passing cloud.

"What? Have you promised? ”

Master Bai Yun asked with a solemn expression.

"Yes, I, Ling Mengji, am willing to recognize Gu Gongzi as the master......"

Of course, it is not enough to just talk about it, Ling Mengji knows this very well in her heart.

Next, Gu Ming began to recite a mantra silently in the manner taught by Master Baiyun...... This spell is an ancient contract, simply a master-servant contract.

This contract is not a Buddhist method, but originated from the ancient Wu clan, which was accidentally discovered by Master Bai Yun in a mutilated ancient book.

He didn't need it, so he simply made a favor and passed it on to Gu Ming.

This kind of contract is not good or evil, just like the sword, it is evil when it is used to kill innocent people, and it is good when it is used to kill wicked people.

Once the contract is signed, once Ling Mengji has a rebellious heart, she will suffer from the power of the contract, or even die.

Moreover, Gu Ming's single thought could also determine Ling Mengji's power of life and death.

Therefore, there is no need to worry about Ling Mengji on the surface and secretly on the surface, she has no choice at all.

Even if she doesn't want to live anymore, she can't resist if she wants to, because if she rebels, she will be restrained.

About a pillar of incense had passed, and the confession ceremony was completed.

At this time, Ling Mengji finally saw the magic of this method...... For Gu Ming, she actually had an inexplicable fear and obedience.

The previous psychology of passive resistance is gone.

Even if there was still a little unwillingness in her heart, it didn't affect her initiative, and she meekly saluted Gu Mingfu: "Slave...... Slaves and maids see masters! ”

Seeing this, Bai Suzhen couldn't help but show a strange look.

After all, she has been in the snake cave for decades, and she knows the personality of the snake mother very well, such a conceited, arrogant, and high-minded woman suddenly became so docile and humble, and called herself a slave?

Is this a dream?

"Hmm!"

Gu Ming nodded with a look of relief.

Then he smiled and said: "Okay, you don't have to call yourself a slave, in the future, you will be regarded as the maid of this son, and you will call yourself a subordinate." ”

"Thank you, master!"

At this moment, Ling Mengji was actually a little moved.

Although it was just a change of title, it was indeed a bit aggrieved for her to call herself a slave, after all, she used to be a queen-like existence.

Although her subordinates are also subordinate, her status is relatively different, which shows that Gu Ming did not treat her as a slave, but as a subordinate.

"By the way, since it's a new beginning, this son also gave you a new name, in the future, how about you call Snake Ji?"

"Thank you for the name."

"Hahaha, okay, I'll call you Snake Queen from now on......

In fact, this son knows that you still have some grievances in your heart, but in the near future, ......"

Gu Ming said with a confident face: "You will definitely be glad for today's decision!" ”

"The subordinates must follow the son with all their hearts, and they will never dare to have two hearts!"

If you have two hearts, you will die!

Of course she didn't dare to have.

"Well, okay, this is not the place to talk, let's go."

The group walked in the direction of the small courtyard.

Just when Gu Ming and the others were fighting with Snake Ji, Nie Xiaoqian, Yu'er, and Ying Ning had been standing outside the courtyard and always paying attention to the battle situation.

After all, their cultivation was not enough, so Gu Ming instructed them to stay in the formation and never leave.

"Miss, uncle, they're back!"

Seeing the figure walking towards this side from a distance, Yu'er, who had been worried for a long time, shouted in surprise.

"Husband!"

Nie Xiaoqian hurried out......

Husband?

As soon as Snake Ji saw Nie Xiaoqian running over, she couldn't help but glance at Gu Ming with a strange expression.

Originally, she thought that Bai Suzhen and Gu Ming were probably already on good terms, otherwise why did they join forces to trap her?

Now it seems that the situation is quite complicated......

Yu'er and Ying Ning also ran over together.

Before she could get there, Ying Ning stopped, looking frightened and uneasy.

Yu'er was also surprised, and stammered, "Uncle, she ...... She...... Who is it? ”

"She's the woman who fought with us."

"Huh? She, she, she...... She's the Mother of Snakes? So you ...... You ......"

Gu Ming patted Yu'er's head amusedly: "It's okay, she has now returned to us and changed her name to Snake Ji......"

"Husband, this ...... What the hell is going on? ”

Nie Xiaoqian frowned and asked in a low voice.

"Let's go, let's go back."

The group came to the courtyard, and without waiting for Gu Ming to explain, Shifang took the lead in talking about the original situation.

After hearing the reason, Nie Xiaoqian breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, with such a powerful opponent, how can it be so easy to say that it is obedient and obedient? And it's not reassuring.

"That's ...... so"

Yu'er circled around the snake Ji with a curious expression, and then said with a smile: "Then won't there be more people working in the future?" ”

Gu Ming: "......"

Why does this girl always think about work?

Isn't there a little lofty pursuit?

……

Early the next morning, Gu Ming was ready to return to the capital.

Before leaving, he gave an explanation to Snake Ji and asked her to stay in the small courtyard for the time being to serve as a guardian.

Although it has been properly arranged before, it is even more stable to have one more master in charge.

Moreover, Gu Ming also greeted Bai Suzhen and asked her to urge Snake Ji to cultivate the Taoist mental method...... The positions of the two sides are completely reversed.

Although the snake queen is profound, the path is not right.

Since she has become Gu Ming's maid, Gu Ming will definitely guide her to the right path, order him to start cultivating the Dao Gate Mental Method, and gradually abandon the evil skills he had cultivated before.

For Snake Ji, this trip to Montenegro can be described as stealing chickens and losing a handful of rice, falling from the clouds, and having to become Gu Ming's maid.

But for Gu Ming, it was an unexpected surprise and harvest.

With such a powerful helper, there is almost no suspense in dealing with Pudu Cihang, and he can kill this old demon at any time.

However, Gu Ming will not do it now, if he really wants to deal with Pudu Cihang now, it will inevitably be turbulent in the government and the opposition.

The chaos in the world will give Qing Wangye and Ni Chenggui an excuse and opportunity to raise troops.

Therefore, it is better to stabilize Pudu Cihang first, and then secretly find the evidence of King Qing's rebellion.

In addition, you have to guard against the Taiyin True Monarch and Zixuan who don't know where to hide......

When I returned to the capital, it was already dark.

Gu Ming first went to the inn to find Xiao Yuan and Xiao Ling to appease him, and told the second daughter to stay at the inn for the time being, and then return to the official residence after a few days when he made proper arrangements.

In the dead of night, he slipped into the back garden of King Qing's mansion.

No one usually comes in at night, even if the guards normally don't come in, after all, the main place they patrol is the residence of important people in the palace.

didn't wait long, Xin Jiuniang came quietly......

"Hey, why did you leave the capital without saying a word?"

As soon as they met, Xin Jiuniang asked with some dissatisfaction.

"It happened suddenly......"

Gu Ming briefly explained the reason, and then asked, "Do you have any new discoveries here these days?" ”

"It's hard to say......"

Xin Jiuniang sighed.

"What does it mean to say? If there is, there is, and if there is not, there is no ......"

"Not on the surface, but I feel like there must be...... Let me tell you, Prince Qing often goes out during this time, which is a bit abnormal from his previous behavior.

In terms of his identity, even if there is entertainment, most of them are others who come to visit the palace.

So, I guess there must be something going on with him, or that the person he's going to see doesn't want me to know. ”

"Then you didn't follow it?"

"Didn't you tell me not to alarm him? Besides, it's daytime when he goes out, and there are a lot of people during the day, so I can't play missing for no reason, right? ”

"Well, that makes sense...... Then don't follow it, maybe this is a maze he deliberately played, trying to lure you into taking the initiative to expose it. ”

"That's right, I have such doubts, so I have been holding still.

He went out a lot, maybe only once or twice out of ten times to meet someone secretly, and the rest of the time...... I'm afraid that I am suspicious. ”

"What an old fox...... It's okay, you can observe for a while, and if it doesn't work, I'll arrange for someone to keep an eye on him. ”

"Who are you going to arrange? But don't arrange an unreliable one, this old guy is getting more and more incomprehensible now, beware of being bitten back by him. ”

Gu Ming smiled and said, "Don't worry about this, I know in my heart, I will never make a mistake, but you have to be careful......"

"Alas, it's been a hard day......"

Xin Jiuniang sighed faintly.

"It's been so long, hold on for a while, as long as the matter on King Qing's side is resolved, I will start arranging to deal with Pudu Cihang."

Hearing this, Xin Jiuniang's eyes couldn't help but light up: "Could it be that you found the place where the hostages were held?" ”

Gu Ming shook his head: "Not for the time being, but don't worry, I have another general under me, and after she gets used to it for a while, I will tell her to help investigate, she should have a way." ”

"Who?"

"Don't ask too much about this, I'll tell you when it's time to tell you."

"Hmph, even I don't believe it, it's a shame that people come with the rumors......" Xin Jiuniang couldn't help but sourly say.

"It's not that I don't believe you, there are some things I don't want to talk about you, even if it's my wife, I didn't tell her."

"So...... Do you have a lot of secrets? ”

"How old are you? How do you look like a curious child? Okay, hurry back, contact me if I have something, I'll go first! ”

After speaking, Gu Ming waved his hand, and then took off into the air.

"Who......

Xin Jiuniang rolled her eyes, and her figure disappeared in an instant.

Early the next morning, Gu Ming changed into an official uniform and came to the Hanlin Academy.

As soon as it appeared, many people gathered around.

"Master Gu, you're back!"

"If you don't come back, Lord Feng is ready to send someone to find you......"

"Ha, what's so urgent?"

"Master Gu, you are really a noble person...... Of course, it's a character book, the emperor has already approved it, just wait for you to come back and get a plan, ready to print. ”

"Yes, yes, this is a big deal, this official will go to Lord Feng immediately."

Soon, Gu Ming came to the backyard to find Feng Yongxing.

As soon as they met, Feng Yongxing hurriedly stepped forward and asked with a concerned face: "Master Gu, have you done your business?"

The emperor has asked twice, and the official has no choice but to hand over the letter you sent to the emperor for review. ”

In the letter, Gu Ming did not say anything about going home, but only said that an enemy suddenly came to the door, the situation was dangerous, and he needed to leave Beijing for a few days to solve it.

"Thank you for your concern, the incident happened suddenly, and the lower official really didn't have time to inform the adult in person......"

"Understand...... Now that you're back, presumably the enemy's matter has been resolved? ”

Gu Ming smiled: "Adults don't need to worry, although it hasn't been completely solved yet, everything is under control." ”

"Very good, then the official will be relieved...... By the way, regarding the matter of the character book, the emperor still wants to ask you what you mean, why don't you go to the palace with the official to meet the emperor now, and finalize this matter so that it can be printed as soon as possible. ”

"Good!"

Gu Ming responded, and then the two of them rushed to the direction of the palace in a sedan chair......