Chapter 688: Hostage

The gates of Nan'an were closed for three days before they were reopened.

In the past three days, the sky of Chu has changed.

As soon as Tang Jing died, the Tang family was disunited and weak.

On the contrary, Emperor Tiancheng took advantage of the power of many families to gain a firm foothold.

He can't be said to have regained imperial power now, but it's much better than the previous puppet state.

Those families who were suppressed by the Tang family in the past supported him very actively, and some of them sincerely supported the Chu family, and some wanted to take advantage of the opportunity.

Although the situation is chaotic, he has a certain amount of power. At least this palace, now he has the final say.

With the help of Ming Xiao and Miss Ling, he subdued a part of the forbidden army and firmly controlled the palace in his own hands.

With just one seal, he solved his predicament for many years, and Emperor Tiancheng was not only excited, but also more interested in this so-called Star Palace.

When he had a little time, he invited Miss Ling to inquire carefully.

"There are four star officials in the Star Palace, which are divided into the Blue Dragon and White Tiger Vermilion Bird Xuanwu, and each has seven nights under their names, collectively known as the twenty-eight nights." Miss Ling replied lazily, "Among them, Qinglong is the head of the four star officials, and we will all be loyal unless there are special circumstances." ”

Emperor Tiancheng asked: "Miss Ling, you are Vermilion Bird, Ming Gongzi is Xuanwu, what about the White Tiger?" ”

"I don't know." Miss Ling's tone was indifferent, "There is no convocation, the four star officials have always gone their own way. It wasn't long ago that I met the Xuanwu Star Officer for the first time. If the White Tiger Star Officer doesn't show up, we don't know where to find it? ”

Emperor Tiancheng nodded and said, "Miss Ling, are you from a family?" Previously, the Ling family said that you were impersonated ......"

Miss Ling smiled slightly sarcastically, but did not deny it.

Emperor Tiancheng asked, "Actually, you are Miss Ling, right?" I look at your demeanor and temperament, you really don't look like a Jianghu person. ”

Miss Ling said lightly: "No matter who I used to be, I am now a Vermilion Bird Star Official. ”

"That's right." Emperor Tiancheng continued the previous topic, "Miss Ling, you are the young lady of the family, Ming Gongzi is a master of the rivers and lakes, and this Qinglong Star Official, according to your words, has always been a member of the royal family?" So what will be the identity of the White Tiger Star Officer? ”

Miss Ling glanced at him in surprise.

She still thought that this puppet emperor was a straw bag, but she could actually see this? It's not so straw bales.

Because of this unexpected surprise, she patiently replied: "The distribution of the four star officials is in the court and the opposition, and in the civil and military affairs. Qinglong is the leader, so it has always been held by someone from the royal family, even if it is not a royal family now, it will be in the future. ”

These words were a bit domineering, and Emperor Tiancheng couldn't help but nod.

"Vermilion Bird Star Officials, most of them are from Wenchen families. The Xuanwu Star Officer is a member of the Xuanmen Sect and the strongest among the four star officials. As for the White Tiger Star Official...... Miss Ling frowned slightly, "It has always been a military general, but the Star Palace has been silent for too long, and the White Tiger Star Officer has been lost for many years, and I don't know what his current identity is." ”

"The royal family, the Xuanmen, the ministers, the generals, ......" Emperor Tiancheng sighed, "I see!" Presumably, those Aiqing who voted over, have Miss Ling, your stars? ”

Miss Ling nodded: "The Winged Fire Snake and the Star Sun Horse are my descendants, and they have not entered the court. The Ghost Golden Sheep had an accident a few years ago. There are also four people distributed in two dynasties, and I have been ordered to stay in the state of Chu to serve Your Majesty. ”

Emperor Tiancheng looked moved, and went to shake Miss Ling's hand: "It's good to have you, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do." ”

Miss Ling didn't seem to be aware of it, and just before he could hold it, she raised her hand and combed her hair, and said slowly: "Since Your Majesty is the Blue Dragon Star Official, we should assist you." ”

Emperor Tiancheng smiled a little embarrassedly, trying to make his tone more earnest: "Ming Gongzi is injured, I'm afraid I can't do it these days, and I have to bother Miss Ling." ”

Miss Ling said lightly: "Don't dare to be." ”

Emperor Tiancheng found another topic: "This Qinglong seal was left by Emperor Taizu, could it be that my imperial grandfather was also a Qinglong Star Official?" ”

Miss Ling showed a smiling expression: "Well, I haven't heard of this." What the previous Vermilion Bird Star Officer told me was that in fifty years, we had chosen the Jiang family, but then something happened, and the four star officials fell apart. The Blue Dragon Seal was lost in the war, so we don't know where to look for the Blue Dragon Star Officer. Because of this, we have each selected the right person to fill the gap of the green dragon. ”

She looked at Emperor Tiancheng meaningfully: "Your Majesty, this Blue Dragon Seal came in time, if it is a little later, the Blue Dragon Star Official is in place, we may not recognize it." ”

When Emperor Tiancheng heard her say this, he was very happy: "That's the case? No wonder the previous ...... Hahaha, don't blame Miss Ling for saying that. However, opening the Blue Dragon Seal in time shows that the destiny of heaven is still on me. ”

Miss Ling just laughed and didn't contradict him.

……

After dealing with Emperor Tiancheng, she went out of the Xianming Palace.

"Your Excellency." Ling Sanye greeted him, "We caught someone." ”

"Who?" Miss Ling didn't take it to heart.

"Just check it out."

Miss Ling paused.

This subordinate, disguised as her third uncle for several years, in order to protect her in the Ling family, is her closest confidant and knows her very well.

When he said this, he was sure that the person himself was interested.

"Let's go."

"Yes."

Ling Sanye led Miss Ling into a vacant room, and saw a person tied to a chair with a strip of cloth in her mouth, and saw her whining.

Miss Ling was stunned for a moment before she remembered.

"You're that woman's cousin? What's it called? Period...... Ji Five? ”

"Woooooo Ji Xiaowu glared at her desperately.

Miss Ling pulled out the strip of cloth from his mouth.

Ji Xiaowu squirted unceremoniously: "What Ji Wu? Lao Tzu's name is Ji Wei, the dimension of the destiny of the heavens! ”

Everyone called him Ji Xiaowu Ji Xiaowu, and they forgot that he had a name?

"Oh!" Miss Ling nodded and asked Third Master Ling, "How did you catch him?" ”

Ling Sanye said: "Last night, this kid came to the rescue, but he got lost in the array we set up......

Miss Ling laughed rarely, and Ji Xiaowu's face was hot.

Get lost...... What's the big deal? His cousin will get lost even more, she used to rely on Duofu, and then she relied on Xiaobai, otherwise she would be even more lost and lost!

Miss Ling flicked his cheek with her fingers, so angry that Ji Xiaowu opened her mouth and wanted to bite her, but she withdrew her fingers in time, in short, to tease him.

"My lord, what to do with him?"

Miss Ling looked at him thoughtfully: "That woman seems to value her cousin a lot. ”

"Yes."

Miss Ling nodded: "Presumably she will come back to the rescue, right?" In that case, how could you not give her a big gift? ”

Ji Xiaowu scolded: "You woman is insidious and cunning, you are really the most poisonous woman's heart......"

Miss Ling glanced over: "It's quite appropriate to scold your cousin." ”

So Ji Xiaowu stopped talking.

It seems to be the same!