After chatting for a while, Gu Ming suddenly remembered Bai Suzhen's magic weapon of the pearl hairpin.

Since it is possible for the Snake Mother and the Taiyin True Monarch to descend into the current world, once the magic weapon falls into their hands, I don't know how much trouble it will make at that time.

So, Gu Ming immediately said to Bai Suzhen: "Bai girl, it just so happens that Baoqing is also there, why don't you give her the magic weapon to rebuild it?" ”

"Hmm!"

Bai Suzhen answered without a trace of hesitation, and took off the bead hairpin and handed it to Baoqing.

Because she knew very well in her heart that this magic weapon was against heaven and harmony, and it was not suitable for her to use, and it was best to retransform nature.

"Owner, can you reinvent this magic weapon?"

Bao Qing took the pearl hairpin and rubbed it, looking a little self-absorbed: "To say that this magic weapon is the proud work of the owner, it took a lot of effort, why should it be transformed?" ”

Gu Ming replied with a straight face: "The magic weapon you created yourself, you know the nature of it better than anyone else. ”

Bao Qing smiled: "Of course I know...... Anyway, since the white girl doesn't like it, then the owner of this workshop will reinvent it. ”

"How long will it take?"

Bao Qing said confidently: "Two days! ”

Afterwards, the three of them set off together towards Baoqingfang.

Baoqingfang is located in a ginkgo forest near Bishan, more than 100 miles away from where the three of them set off.

A formation similar to the mountain protection array was arranged in the forest, which hid Baoqingfang and also played a protective role against foreign enemies.

Moreover, even if someone forcibly breaks into the workshop, it will be difficult to find the real entrance.

The many mechanisms here are Baoqing's years of hard work, so how easy is it to crack them all?

Entering the interior of Baoqing Fang, Gu Ming admired the layout inside, and said in a joking tone: "Baoqing, you won't make any harsh requirements for this transformation magic weapon, right?" ”

Bao Qing replied meaningfully: "What does Yi Gongzi mean?" ”

"What do I mean...... Of course, please do a little favor for free. ”

"Yo, Childe said it so easily, this is a magic weapon, if it's so easy to transform, why should Childe find someone else?"

"It's really difficult for others, but for your Baoqing Fang owner, isn't it just a matter of getting caught?"

"Hee-hee, Childe is really good at coaxing people to be happy......"

"Then I'll say yes...... White girl, why don't you hurry up and thank the owner of Baoqingfang? ”

Bai Suzhen immediately thanked her: "Thank you, owner!" ”

Bao Qing: "......"

What kind of people is this?

said two days, but in the end it took three days to complete the transformation.

This is because Zhu Hai absorbed the demon soul and cultivation of the big spider, and Bao Qing was itchy for a while, refining the demon soul into a tool spirit, and using the power sealed in Zhu Hai to improve the quality of the magic weapon again.

The important thing is that this transformation can be said to be tailor-made for Bai Suzhen, and it is even more convenient to use.

……

Capital.

In the morning.

Gu Ming finally arrived in the capital.

It's not so leisurely now, and I've been busy for three days in a row: check-in, settling in, socializing, and entertaining......

It wasn't until the fourth day that he officially took office.

On the first day of work, the main thing is to familiarize yourself with the environment, people, etc., and communicate with each other.

In the afternoon, we returned to the official residence in a small sedan chair.

In fact, Hanlin Temple is not far from the official residence, and it takes up to ten minutes to walk. It's just that Gu Ming is also a Wupin Beijing official now, and if he abandons the sedan chair and doesn't sit, he will seem incompatible with other officials.

Although Gu Ming doesn't care about other people's opinions, he doesn't want to be the focus of others' criticism because of the details of his life.

As soon as they entered the hospital, the two maids hurriedly came forward to salute.

"Your Excellency is back."

"The slave maid went to make tea for the adults, I don't know what kind of tea the adults like to drink?"

Gu Ming has been in the capital for four days, and he has been busy socializing, and he has not eaten a meal at home, and he has not spoken a few words to each other.

Therefore, they didn't know what kind of preferences Gu Ming had, such as what dishes they liked to eat and what kind of tea they liked to drink......

"Well, let's go to Longjing."

"Yes, sir!"

Madoka answered, and hurried to make tea.

Another maid named Xiaoling said: "My lord, the slave maid has made a few small dishes, and the adults will taste them in a while to see if they fit." If it doesn't fit, the slave and maid will do it again. ”

"Well, it's okay, this one can take your time......"

After Xiaoyuan brewed the tea, Gu Ming kindly instructed the second daughter to sit down, first asked the other party some basic information, and then told him some habits and preferences in life.

"Remember, it doesn't matter what you eat, just do your best. In terms of daily life, whether I am in the study or in the room, don't bother me if there is nothing special.

I'll give you some silver for your daily expenses, and a ...... for your wages."

As soon as she heard this, Madoka hurriedly said, "My lord, there is someone here in the official residence who will pay us wages, so we don't need to pay our wages again." ”

This aspect is also regarded as a benefit of the imperial court, and the official residences of all Beijing officials will be equipped with corresponding subordinates according to the level of official quality, such as sedan chair men, maid rings, nursing homes, etc., and their wages are uniformly distributed by the imperial court.

If the subordinate is not satisfied, he can be removed at any time, or he can recruit himself. However, if you recruit your own people, you will have to pay the wages yourself.

Gu Ming smiled and nodded: "I know, but if you two do a good job, the official will give you an extra salary every month......

As soon as she heard this, the second daughter couldn't help but be surprised, and hurriedly thanked her:

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

"Slaves and maids must serve your lord wholeheartedly!"

For them, it is a great joy to get a double salary, and they will naturally work more hard in the future.

For Gu Ming, it's just spending an extra two or three taels of silver every month to buy people's hearts, why not?

Night.

Gu Ming sat in the study and completed the daily tasks of the system as usual.

Suddenly, the candlelight flickered, and a familiar scent swept in......

Gu Ming couldn't help but raise his head, and sure enough, a delicate woman appeared at the desk out of thin air.

"Jiu Niang, you always like to be uninvited like this, in case I'm taking a shower, changing clothes or something......"

Xin Jiuniang immediately turned around and walked to the door.

"What are you doing?"

Xin Jiuniang was confident: "The concubine goes out and knocks on the door and then comes in." ”

Gu Ming: "......"

"Okay, don't be so stingy as a big man, I don't care if I'm a woman."

"It seems that I need to arrange a forbidden ......" Gu Ming shook his head and sighed, and then asked, "Is there something important that you came over so late?" ”

"That's right!"

Xin Jiuniang nodded solemnly.

"What?"

"There are two things, the first is about the last time you were assassinated......"

"Oh?" Gu Ming's eyebrows moved: "Could it really be that Pudu Cihang sent someone to do it?" ”

Xin Jiuniang replied: "Although I don't have direct evidence, according to the analysis of various clues, it should be Zhu Yong, the disciple of the old demon, who is secretly plotting.

As for the old demon...... It's hard to say, you may or may not know about it beforehand. ”

"You mean to say that it is possible that the old demon's disciple made his own decisions?"

"I can't rule out this possibility, of course, it may also be that the old demon secretly instructed it."

Hearing this, Gu Ming couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head: "I haven't even met that old demon, so I have become a thorn in his side?" ”

"That's nature, who made you so high-profile."

Gu Ming was stunned: "Jiu Niang, you have to be responsible for what you say, where am I high-profile?" ”

Xin Jiuniang stroked her lips and smiled: "The concubine knows that you can't help yourself, for example, when you take the imperial examination, you will attract a vision from heaven......"

Gu Ming was speechless when he said this.

Indeed, there are some things that he can't keep a low profile, after all, the light is too bright to cover up.

"Jiu Niang, after you said this, I think that the last assassination incident was ** that Zhu Yong made his own opinion, and it is unlikely that he was instructed by the old demon."

Xin Jiuniang couldn't help but ask, "Why are you so sure?" ”

"With Purdue's strength, it's impossible for him not to know a little bit about me. How can a few killers be able to deal with me? ”

"And what if he wants to give you a dismount?"

Gu Ming shook his head: "Don't forget that old demon is a dignified protector of the country.

I only want to ask you, if I have a dispute with that old demon now, who do you think the emperor will favor? ”

Xin Jiuniang did not hesitate at all: "Of course it is the protector of the country!" ”

"You speak too straight...... Gu Ming smiled self-deprecatingly: "That's right, although the emperor is optimistic about me now and promotes me exceptionally."

But, after all, I'm just a five-grade official now, and I haven't made any political achievements.

In the eyes of the emperor, how can he be compared to the dignified protector of the country?

Therefore, if the old demon really wants to give me a horse, it is unlikely that he will resort to such an inferior method as finding a killer to assassinate me.

It would be better for him to make a move in the middle of the way.

The only possibility is that Zhu Yong is eager to make meritorious contributions, and he doesn't know the height of the sky, thinking that he can get rid of me by surprise and hand-to-hand combat.

Once he succeeds by luck, he will be a great achievement in front of the old demon.

In case it fails...... As in the current situation, even the emperor's decree failed to find out about him.

This also shows that although this kid is a little impulsive, he is still smart, and he handles the follow-up events well, and it is difficult to catch him. ”

Hearing Gu Ming's analysis, Xin Jiuniang nodded thoughtfully.

Then he said: "If you really want to analyze it like this, this kid is likely to plan a second or third time...... There's no way to keep guarding against it like this. ”

Gu Ming smiled: "Static braking is also a strategy. ”

Xin Jiuniang pursed her lips disdainfully: "It's a good thing to say, your foundation in the capital is still shallow, and you can even say that you have no foundation, how huge the power of the old demon is, when the direction suppresses you, see that you are still smiling." ”

"Isn't there still you secretly helping?"

"Don't count on me, at most, I'm secretly inquiring about some news, and I can't help much with official matters."

"Enough news is enough...... By the way, you said there are two things, what is the second one? ”

"This second piece is about the ...... of King Qing"

"Lord Qing?" Gu Ming was stunned: "What's wrong with him?" Haven't you always been fascinated by him? ”

Hearing this, Xin Jiuniang seemed a little unhappy: "Do you think I am willing?" That old immortal ......"

"Okay, well, when I say the wrong thing, in other words, hasn't he always been under your control?"

"Alas!" Xin Jiuniang sighed faintly: "I used to think that this was the case, I thought that the old guy was fascinated by me...... Ahem, there are no secrets in front of me, everything has to be told to me.

But recently I realized that things are not like that. ”

"Huh? What the hell is going on? Gu Ming's face also became solemn.

"I suspect that the old guy already knew who I was, but just pretended not to."

"This ...... Probably not, right? He's just an ordinary person, how can he resist your tricks? ”

Xin Jiuniang shook her head and smiled bitterly: "I'm afraid you've lost your eyes too......"

"Look-a-eye?" Gu Ming carefully reviewed the situation of meeting with King Qing, and muttered: "It shouldn't be, his aura is clearly an ordinary person." ”

"What if he has practiced some kind of secret art, that is, the kind of secret art that has no mana, but can enhance spiritual power......"

Saying this, Gu Ming is not easy to judge.

After all, there are many schools in the rivers and lakes, and some people really can't see any mana fluctuations from their appearance.

For example, he himself, unless he is a real master, he can't see his details at all, thinking that he is just a scholar.

"Jiu Niang, if this is true, then King Qing is really hiding too deeply...... So, how did you make such a judgment? ”

Xin Jiuniang stretched out two white fingers: "Two aspects." One, the feeling, two, or the feeling ......"

Gu Ming: "......"

"Jiu Niang, can you be more serious about this kind of big thing?"

Xin Jiuniang looked innocent: "The concubine is very serious, these two feelings are different, one belongs to a woman's intuition, and the other is a judgment made by the abnormal behavior of the old immortal." ”

"Okay, you're reasonable, can you please explain these two different feelings separately?"

"Let's start with the first one, intuition...... It's hard to explain this to you, you can only understand it but not say it. ”

Gu Ming: "......"

"On the second one, a few days ago, I overheard him having a secret conversation with a middle-aged man......

Although the content of the conversation did not have much substance, it also revealed some information faintly.

There are two key points, one is that the middle-aged man is a close confidant of Ni Chenggui, the general of the border area. Second, there is an affair between that old immortal and Ni Chenggui......"

"Ni Chenggui?"

Gu Ming was a little surprised.

This person is a famous general of the dynasty, the general of Zhenxi, and a few years ago he was canonized as Zhenxi Hou, with hundreds of thousands of heavy troops, responsible for guarding the western frontier.

It is taboo for a prince to have a personal relationship with a general with a heavy army.

Even if it doesn't have any purpose, it's just drinking or something, it will make the emperor uncomfortable.

Who knows if you two are plotting a rebellion?

Splitting it apart, if a prince wants to rebel, what will he rebel with? With the housekeepers? The general has soldiers, but his name is not right.

Once the two are combined, the consequences are unpredictable, and there are many successful cases in history.

Therefore, when Gu Ming heard Xin Jiuniang say this, he felt that this matter was really a bit serious......

"Jiu Niang, are you sure that person is really Ni Chenggui's subordinate?"

Xin Jiuniang nodded with a solemn face: "Sure and sure!" ”

"So, what about the secret letter between Prince Qing and Ni Chenggui? Have you seen it? ”

"That's the first point I'm going to give you, intuition...... If Prince Qing was really completely confused by me, then he wouldn't hide these things from me.

As a result, I didn't know anything.

That day was also a coincidence, and I overheard it.

After that, I went to look for the secret letter, but I couldn't find it, and I don't know if the old guy destroyed it or hid it in a top-secret place.

Now, do you still think that the feeling of concubine is wrong? ”

"Whew!"

Gu Ming couldn't help but let out a long breath.

Then he closed his eyes and thought for a moment: "This matter is not trivial, even if it is your delusion, you can't take it lightly.

After you come down, you have to pretend that nothing happened, observe carefully, and wait for an opportunity to search for secret letters or evidence of the private relationship between King Qing and Ni Chenggui......"

This really makes King Qing raise troops, and the world will inevitably be in chaos, which is not a good thing for Gu Ming.

Therefore, he had to take precautions.

It's really a headache to think about it, the matter of Pudu Cihang has not been resolved, and this is another ...... that is suspected of rebelling