That night, Ji Cunyan entered the palace.

She changed into the clothes of a little palace maid and walked on the stone road, beside a little eunuch holding a lamp. And Qi Yue walked ahead of them.

Ji Cunyan is not qualified enough, this palace has only been seen from afar outside since he was a child, and it is the first time to really step into the palace gate tonight. Although she wanted to take a look everywhere, she couldn't see anything clearly when it was dark, and second, her current identity was just a little palace maid, and she couldn't look around according to the law.

Turning a long alley, Ji Cunyan felt that the palace walls and pavilions around him were becoming more and more sparse and old, as if he was not going to the center of the palace, but to the remote part of the palace.

She couldn't help but ask, "Father-in-law, are we going to Jinyang Palace?" ”

Qi Yue said in front: "It's not early tonight, Miss Ji has to go to Jinyang Palace tomorrow morning." Now we're going to take you to meet another person. ”

Ji Cunyan stopped talking, and followed Qi Yue for about a stick of incense, and the three of them fell in front of a side hall and stopped.

Qi Yue pushed open the door, walked in, and said to the person in the inner hall: "Your Majesty, Miss Ji has brought it." ”

Ji Cunyan said in his heart: Let me go to the concubine Niangniang to be a little palace maid, but I didn't say that I should come to face the saint. This variable is too sudden, isn't it?

However, she still saluted the emperor respectfully and said, "The courtier's Xuanjingtang Ji Cunyan, knock to see Your Majesty." ”

The emperor waved his hand casually and said, "No need to be polite, get up!" ”

At this time, the little eunuch who was in charge of the lamp withdrew and closed the door from the outside.

The emperor frowned and said to Qi Yue, "What are you still doing here?" I said a few thoughtful words to Miss Ji. ”

Qi Yue bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this is not in accordance with the rules. The two of you said, Qi Yue didn't interject. ”

The emperor pointed his finger at Qi Yue and said, "Then you will be a candlestick for me, and you are not allowed to intervene or move." ”

Qi Yue curled the corners of her mouth slightly and said, "Yes." ”

The emperor sighed and said to Ji Cun: "Little Ji girl, sit down!" ”

Ji Cunyan didn't dare to sit down, she had to look back at Qi Yue and ask him what to do.

The emperor said, "Let you sit down, you can sit down!" What are you looking at this candlestick for? He couldn't move or speak now. My words are long, I sit, you stand, I look up and panic. ”

Qi Yue still nodded slightly to Ji Cunyan.

Ji Cunyan sat down cautiously, as if he was afraid that the camphor wood round stool would be broken.

The emperor said to Ji Cunyan: "Little Ji girl, I have also heard of your Xuanjing Hall, which specializes in dealing with some strange things such as ghosts and demons. Is that right? ”

Ji Cunyan nodded with a strange expression.

"Alas...... Honestly, have you ever seen ...... 'snatch away'? ”

"'Snatching'? Is it the kind of person whose body is occupied by another demon? ”

"Yes, yes, yes!" The Emperor nodded hurriedly.

"I haven't seen it." Ji Cun said.

The Emperor frowned in disappointment.

"I've only read it in a book, and there are similar legends in folk tales. However, the real 'takeaway' is not easy. The three fires on the body of a living person can drive away evil spirits and ward off evil spirits. Usually those lonely ghosts are not easy to get close to the living, let alone take away. ”

"However, as the saying goes, there is no wind, and since folklore has a story of seizure, it must have happened, right?"

Ji Cunyan said: "It should be...... But Your Majesty, don't worry, the palace compound is full of Qin Tianjian's enchantment protection. The ghosts are not to mention the seizure, and they can't even get close to the palace walls. ”

"I don't think so. People, not all of them are mortals inside and outside the palace, how can they really resist the invasion of demons? In fact...... I feel that my beloved concubine Cao Guifei was taken away by someone! ”

Qi Yue finally couldn't help coughing.

The emperor glared at him and said, "You have to dress up like a candlestick!" Have you ever heard of a candlestick coughing? ”

Ji Cunyan said: "Guifei Niangniang? ”

The Emperor sighed, "Yes. Cao Guifei. I had suspected this early on, but how to say it, there was no evidence, and I couldn't be sure, just by my own feelings, I was afraid that others would say that I was crazy. ”

Hearing the last three words, the candlestick coughed again.

The emperor said, "If you commit tuberculosis again, I will drive you out!" ”

Qi Yue sighed inaudibly.

Ji Cunyan said: "That, how could Your Majesty think that Cao Guifei was taken away?" ”

The emperor said slowly: "At first, I just felt that Cao Guifei's temper had deteriorated. She used to be a very gentle and quiet woman, she didn't like to fight, she didn't like to be in the limelight, and she was gentle and kind to the people in the palace. Later, in front of me, she would be very impatient with those palace maids and eunuchs, snorting and drinking, and even making it difficult for them. It seems that I am suddenly very tired of the word 'virtuous'. I also thought that Concubine Ning entered the palace at that time, which made her jealous. But, to be honest, when she first changed, I was only indifferent to Concubine Ning. The previous Chu Zhaoyi and Concubine Jing were more favored than Concubine Ning. Then, I felt her face change. As the saying goes, Concubine Cao Guifei's face couldn't make those vicious expressions in the past, but I have seen it all in the past few months. Even if I ask Qi Yue, has Cao Guifei changed? This guy will only say that Cao Guifei is beautiful as usual. Alas, there are some things that can only be found in the subtle details when husband and wife accompany each other day and night. Others can't understand one or two. I also knocked on the side and asked some palace maids and eunuchs in Jinyang Palace, and these people could only say that Cao Guifei was not in good health and her temper had become bigger. But his appearance and figure, diet and daily life, and even his mouth habits and manners are no different from before. ”

Ji Cunyan thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, did you ask Qin Tianjian to take a look at Jinyang Palace?" If there is really a ghost, Qin Tianjian will definitely be able to detect it. ”

The emperor said: "I called it eight times a month, and Qi Yue felt that there was something wrong with me. Don't cough! He also stopped Qi Yue's protest, "Jian Wanchuan is not good, his son Jian Shaolin came to see it, and after reading it, he told me that everything is as usual, so I don't have to worry." ”

Ji Cunyan propped up his head, frowned and thought about it, and said: "Since the mouth habits, manners, diet and daily life are all similar, if it is taken away, then the ghost who took away the house must have secretly observed Cao Guifei for a long time, right?" Was there any strange person around Cao Guifei before? ”

The emperor looked at Qi Yue.

Qi Yue only hung his head and remained silent.

The emperor only coughed and said, "Candlestick, come here." ”

Qi Yue stepped forward with a smile and saluted the emperor.

The emperor said: "Miss Ji asked you, are there any strange people around Concubine Cao?" ”

Qi Yue said: "But I haven't seen it." However, in the past few months, there have indeed been many young palace maids and eunuchs in Jinyang Palace, who have died suddenly due to accidents or sudden illness. It's just that Cui'er died the most bizarre. ”

Ji Cunyan and the emperor both sighed.

The emperor turned to Ji Cunyan and smiled: "Alas, I have held these words in my heart for a long time. It is also said that he has heard it with Qi Yue, but he still doesn't believe it. I see that Miss Ji has a little faith in my words, and she is worthy of being a secret agent of the Xuanjing Hall. ”

Ji Cunyan said in his heart, maybe it's because I've read a lot of books, and I can follow your meaning.

The emperor said: "You sneaked into Jinyang Palace this time, the task is dangerous, and I will send someone to protect you." However, in addition to Cui'er's death, you also pay attention to whether there is anything wrong with Cao Guifei for me. ”

Ji Cunyan arched his hand and said, "Yes." ”

Since Qingyuezhai came out, Qi Yue said to Ji Cunyan: "Recently, Jinyang Palace burned a little palace maid to death, and the other two complained about being frightened and didn't want to go back to Jinyang Palace. After entering, although I also have other eyeliner, when the whip is out of reach, Miss Xiao Ji has to be cautious and careful in everything. ”

Ji Cun said: "Father-in-law Qi can rest assured. I am an agent of Xuanjing Hall, and I found out the case of demon Gu in the palace, which is also an internal matter. I will be careful and thorough in investigating this case. ”

Qi Yue said again: "What Your Majesty said...... Please also pay attention to Miss Xiaoji. ”

Ji Cunyan saw that there was no one around, Qi Yue did not shy away from the little eunuch who held the lamp, so he lowered his voice and said: "How much faith does my father-in-law have when he said 'taking away'?" ”

Qi Yue sighed: "Actually, even if Your Majesty doesn't see it, I have doubts. After the beginning of spring, the concubine's temperament changed greatly, which is really incredible. Although her face has not changed, her demeanor has not changed, her clothing, food, housing and transportation have not changed, but she ...... But suddenly I don't understand the world, and I don't have common sense, which is what I think is strange. ”

Ji Cunyan was a little puzzled, but he also understood the meaning of his words.

As Cao Guifei's husband, the emperor naturally cares more about her words, demeanor, temperament and temperament.

As the eunuch in charge of affairs in the palace, Qi Yue is the most sensitive in matters of sophistication and thoughtfulness.

On the second day, Ji Cunyan was sent to Jinyang Palace with more than a dozen little palace maids.

Gonggong Zhang of Jinyang Palace looked at the dozen or so girls kneeling under his feet under the scorching sun, and said slowly: "All sent by Gonggong Qi?" ”

"Yes, a carefully selected palace maid, she works with quick hands and feet, and she is docile and obedient." The little eunuch next to him chimed in.

Gonggong Zhang walked slowly in front of the little palace maid, and said in his mouth: "What kind of place is Jinyang Palace, you don't need to say it, you also know it in your hearts." Here the errand is not comparable to anywhere else, and it is necessary to be extra cautious. To the concubine, you must be loyal, and you must not have half a different heart. On weekdays, it is forbidden to do things, don't ask about things that shouldn't be asked, and don't say things that shouldn't be said. Our mother's rewards and punishments are clear, and if you do well, you will naturally be rewarded. If you do something wrong and annoy the mother, that's enough for you to drink a pot. ”

At this time, the brightly dressed Concubine Cao Guifei walked out of the inner hall.

Zhang Gonggong trotted to catch up.

Everyone said to Cao Guifei in unison: "Hello concubine! ”

Cao Guifei walked slowly in front of the group of little palace maids and looked down at them.

Some of the palace maids had heard the rumors that the errands in Jinyang Palace were not good, and some were frightened by the words of Father-in-law Zhang, so they didn't dare to come out, but just knelt down.

Suddenly, Cao Guifei bent down, grabbed Ji Cunyan's chin, and forced her to raise her head.

Ji Cunyan helplessly raised his head and looked at Cao Guifei. I was shocked in my heart: I died before I left the school, and I was recognized before I stepped into the palace gate?

I saw Cao Guifei smile coldly and said, "You are not small. ”

Ji Cunyan said in his heart, what should I do? If you want to beat me to death, will I be able to resist? These guards and eunuchs can't get into my eyes......

"I actually dare to look at this palace." Cao Guifei finished speaking.

Father-in-law Zhang also echoed at this time: "Bold! Come—"

He just wanted to make someone talk about Ji Cunyan and drag him out for punishment, but he was interrupted by Ji Cunyan.

"Mother's forgiveness!" Ji Cunyan hurriedly lowered his head and kowtowed and said, "Niangniang forgive your sins!" It's just because the mother is so beautiful and beautiful! The slave maid only glanced at it, and then couldn't take her eyes off it, and couldn't help but look again. Niangniang, Niangniang...... A hundred times better looking than all the women the slave has ever seen, and even better than the beauties in the painting. The slave can't help it, begging the mother for forgiveness. ”

These words were said with real feelings, which made Cao Guifei very useful, and her face softened slightly, and the corners of her mouth were hooked proudly, and she said, "Okay." The new palace maid is not good if she is frightened. I don't know, I thought this palace was so mean. ”

Zhang Gonggong: "Yes......"

Cao Guifei squatted down again, stared at Ji Cunyan and said, "You like to see me?" ”

"Yes."

"But I don't like to see you. Father-in-law Zhang. ”

"Yes."

"This girl is sharp and clever. In the future, she was only allowed to do some rough work of sprinkling and sweeping. Cao Guifei turned her head and stared at Zhang Gonggong and said, "You must not let her serve Zuo Jin." ”

Zhang Gongguild said: "Yes." Old slave remember. ”

Ji Cunyan breathed a sigh of relief. I really didn't expect this one just now, but it's not a bad thing. Isn't the dead Cui'er also doing rough work for sprinkling?