On the way to the palace, Xue Mu couldn't help but ask his maid Yun'er: "Miss Yun'er, I don't know why the empress came to see me suddenly?"
"Go back to Mr. Xue, I don't know," Yun'er replied.
Xue Mu became curious.
Nangong Wei was anxious to ask her to enter the palace, but she didn't know what was going on.
In fact, he was reluctant to enter the palace. After all, the palace was an important place. If he accidentally committed something, he might be beheaded.
Moreover, Murong Dai hated the Daqing Emperor deeply, and Xue Mu was also afraid of this emperor in his heart.
If it is true as Xu Ruyan said at the beginning.
After Emperor Qing successfully succeeded to the throne with the help of Murong Dai's mother, he crossed the river and burned the bridge.
This kind of emperor is equivalent to accompanying the emperor like a tiger.
It's really terrible.
It's better to stay away from him.
But Nangong Wei is a noble concubine after all. If she gets into this relationship, she can have a small backer.
This will prevent you from having no one to support you in the future.
In addition, Concubine Wan Gui also seemed to like chatting with herself.
There are these two levels of relationship.
He is not afraid of difficult things.
When I thought of this, the carriage stopped.
Yun'er explained outside: "Master Xue, we're here."
Xue Mu got off the carriage.
Same as before.
Yun'er took him all the way to the entrance of Penglai Hall.
Then she answered: "Master Xue, the empress is waiting for you in the palace."
"Okay, thank you Miss Yun'er."
Yun'er watched him walk in and couldn't help but take a second look.
In the palace, it can be said that no one will say thank you to a maid.
But the Master Xue in front of him was different.
Be polite and courteous.
He looks like a scholar.
But he works in the Divine Catcher Division.
It's enough to prove his skill.
What woman wouldn't love such a capable man?
But Yun'er naturally wouldn't think too much.
After all, she is just a palace maid.
Xue Mu walked into the hall, opened his sight and found Nangong Wei sitting on it, waiting for him.
He cupped his hands and said respectfully: "Your Majesty Xue Mu has met your empress."
Maybe Nangong Wei had just taken a break, so she didn't wear formal clothes.
Instead, she wore a rose-red tight-fitting robe with an emerald green smoked gauze skirt underneath, and her waist was tied into a big bow with gold silk smoke.
The hair on the temples hangs down, with a jasper Zan and phoenix hairpin inserted sideways.
The way he was leaning on the chair and waiting showed that he had a slender figure and full of aura.
Nangong Wei raised her eyes and saw Xue Mu coming, so she smiled and said, "Didn't I tell you that you don't need to say any more honorifics when you come here? You and Xue'er are about the same age, so you can just call me aunt."
"Aunt is only two or three years older than me. In fact, she is no different from me. Calling me aunt always makes you look older." Xue Mu replied.
Nangong Wei actually laughed: "I didn't expect you to have such thoughts, anyway, the title is just a formality, it doesn't matter what you call me."
She then stood up.
The long skirt is dragging on the ground, and every step you take, there is a feeling of a fairy descending to earth.
Although Xue Mu couldn't see clearly, he could still detect some through his sight.
I have to say that, as Nangong Xue's aunt, Nangong Wei is only two years old, but the two are really different in appearance and behavior.
Although one is aloof, he has a more or less girlish heart.
One is dignified, with a bit more charm in his heart.
"I wonder if my aunt called Xue Mu here this time for something important?"
Nangong Wei then asked: "I heard that Xue'er was promoted to deputy commander of the Divine Catching Division?"
"Yes." Xue Mu replied: "Sister Xue'er is indeed the deputy commander."
Hearing this, Nangong Wei was a little helpless: "How come this girl is getting promoted higher and higher?"
When Xue Mu heard this sentence, he seemed to think there was a story behind it, so he took the initiative to ask: "Auntie, is there anything wrong with Sister Xueer being promoted to the deputy commander of the Divine Catching Division?"
"At first I didn't agree with her becoming an agent in the Divine Catching Division, but then she gradually got used to it, so I gave up. Unexpectedly, this girl was promoted from a small agent to a thousand households."
"Now that I have been promoted to deputy commander, I am afraid that my burden will become heavier and heavier in the future."
Nangong Wei also added: "His father was the commander of the capital at the beginning and focused on handling the case."
At this point, she seemed to feel that she had said too much, so she changed the subject: "Well, this is her own choice, just let her do it."
Then she asked curiously: "Then she used to be a thousand households, who took her place now?"
Xue Mu replied: "My nephew is lucky enough to be a Qianhu."
"You got it." Nangong Wei was a little surprised.
She walked up to Xue Mu and said happily: "I didn't expect that you would be promoted from the position of a hundred households to a thousand households. Congratulations."
"Although I was promoted to Qianhu, I still have many shortcomings to learn from, and I have to learn more from Sister Xue'er and the others."
"That's natural, but don't underestimate yourself. Since you can be a member of a thousand households, it proves that you have such ability." Nangong Wei comforted.
While chatting, Xue Mu asked: "Auntie's neck hurt that day. How are you now?"
Only then did Nangong Wei think back.
Xue Mu even rubbed her neck last time.
She smiled and said: "It's much better now. I didn't expect you to have such a method."
"If my aunt feels any pain in the future, you can call me. Xue Mu is waiting for you at any time." Xue Mu almost said.
Nangong Wei shook her head: "No, you must be very busy now that you have been promoted to Qianhu. You may not have much time to come here in the future. I called you here today just to confirm whether Xue'er has been promoted to deputy commander."
"Now that it has been confirmed, I feel relieved. She will probably have a lot of troubles in the future and will need your help."
"Don't worry, aunt, I will definitely try my best." Xue Mu replied.
After chatting for a few words, Nangong Wei originally wanted Xue Mu to go back.
However, he recalled the last time he massaged himself.
After hesitating for a moment, she finally asked: "Xue Mu, if you are not busy, can you take some time to help aunt rub it again."
"Of course it's no problem. Auntie, please sit tight."
Nangong Wei went up the steps and sat on the chair.
At the same time, she was worried that Xue Mu couldn't see, so she reminded: "Be careful there are steps."
"good."
Xue Mu went up the steps and walked behind Nangong Wei.
She had a faint floral scent on her body.
It's like soaking in a flower pond.
Xue Mu carefully put his hands on his shoulders.
The moment he touched her shoulder, Nangong Wei's whole body seemed to be touched by electricity.
Suddenly I felt numb.
Although I had a massage last time, it stands to reason that I should have developed some immunity.
However, this time, it was even more exciting than the last time.
Nangong Wei didn't speak, just closed her eyes.
Xue Mu was massaging.
Although Nangong Wei recognized him as her nephew, after all, she was a noble concubine and the emperor's woman, so of course she did not dare to make a mistake.
Therefore, I still massaged according to the rules.
Nangong Wei also recognized Xue Mu in her heart, thinking that if Nangong Xue could go on with Xue Mu, she, as an aunt, would be able to feel at ease.
But she didn't know why, but every time she thought about this, she felt a little envious.
Nangong Xue has personality.
Three years ago, he decided to join the Divine Catcher Division.
Even if there were only men in the Detective Division, she would have no advantage at all as a female detective.
But she made a living.
Now he has become the deputy commander of the Divine Catching Division.
It can be considered that women are not inferior to men.
And in the process of handling the case, I met someone I liked.
The current Xue Mu is a talented person both in terms of character and appearance.
She can be regarded as a woman worthy of the Nangong family.
It's a pity that the eyes can't see it.
This is indeed a pity.
However, as long as he treats Nangong Xue well all his life, then her aunt has nothing to object to.
It is precisely because of this that Nangong Wei envies her niece.
You know, she is not so lucky.
At the beginning, the emperor directly recruited himself into the palace, first promoted him to a talented person, and then selected him as a concubine.
She became a royal concubine directly last year.
However, Emperor Qing never visited Penglai Hall a few times during this period, nor did he let himself sleep with him.
It seems that this title of imperial concubine is to compensate her eldest brother Nangong Qi.
If Emperor Qing hadn't asked Nangong Qi to hunt down the demon sect, he wouldn't have been retaliated by someone.
And Nangong Xue's mother would not have died on the spot.
Now I am in this harem, staying there for three years.
Red palace walls, white blue sky.
Just like this, it covered Nangong Wei's sight day after day.
Fortunately, Xue Mu is here now.
When Nangong Xue refused to enter the palace, she could let Xue Mu come in and tell her what happened to her niece recently.
Besides, Xue Mu is a low-key and polite person, so I feel comfortable when spending time with him.
Therefore, Nangong Wei was also feeling a little more relieved.
Xue Mu felt that she was in a daze, so he asked softly: "Auntie, how is this strength?"
"Not bad." Nangong Wei finally regained her composure, and then she said, "You can be stronger."
"good."
As he spoke, Xue Mu used his index finger and thumb a little harder.
This time.
Nangong Wei felt a soreness on her shoulders.
She even hummed softly: "Uh-huh."
Perhaps after hearing this tone, Xue Mu immediately reduced his strength.
But Nangong Wei said: "Don't be afraid, continue."
The shoulder massage lasted about a stick of incense.
Then Nangong Wei reached out and patted his hand gently and said, "Okay, that's it for today."
"yes."
"You should also pay more attention to your health after you go back. That's why the Detective Division is responsible for large and small cases in the capital, but the cases will never be solved. The same goes for you and Xue'er. Relax when it's time to relax."
"Do something relaxing for two of you, you know?"
"Xue Mu, remember this."
"Let's go back."
Xue Mu then retreated to the entrance of Penglai Hall.
At this time, Yun'er was already waiting at the door.
After seeing Xue Mu come out, she immediately said: "Master Xue, please come here."
Xue Mu then got on the carriage.
Just when he thought he was about to leave the palace, the carriage slowly stopped.
I saw the female voice appearing in front of the carriage: "Huh? Yun'er."
Yun'er outside the carriage immediately saluted and said, "I have met Concubine Wan Gui."
【Concubine Wan Gui? 】
Xue Mu immediately thought of Mo Xi'er.
【Why is it such a coincidence? 】
Could it be that you are here to find Nangong Wei?
Regarding Mo Xi'er, Xue Mu had a good impression of her.
She thought that she might be a little bored after staying in the palace for a long time, and she wanted to chat more when she saw a man like him.
That's normal.
After all, my appearance is there.
Mo Xi'er outside the carriage asked curiously: "Where is Sister Wei going?"
Yun'er came over and replied: "Back to my wife, the person on the carriage is not my wife, but..."
Hearing this, Mo Xier reacted immediately.
She still pretended not to know and asked: "Oh, who is that?"
"It's Master Xue, Master Xue."
Mo Xi'er raised her head, looked into the carriage, and called softly: "Master Xue."
Xue Mu knew that he had to come out and say hello, so he opened the roller blinds, got out of the carriage, cupped his hands and said, "Xue Mu, the lower official, has met the imperial concubine."
Mo Xier looked at Xue Mu and felt happy when she found out that it was really him.
I didn't expect to go out. I originally planned to find Nangong Wei, but now I don't want to find her anymore. I have a more suitable person to accompany me.
Then she asked: "Didn't you agree that Mr. Xue didn't come to see me when he came to the palace? If you tell me what happened in the capital, you have the right to tell me story.”
Seeing this, Xue Mu quickly replied: "Because the Divine Catcher Division has been a little busy recently, I have been neglecting it for a while. I also asked the empress to forgive me. It is also because the empress Mu Guifei has something important to ask the subordinate to enter the palace today, so I came here today."
Mo Xi'er listened and found a step down: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. How about this? You follow me back to the palace, and you can also tell me about the recent events in the capital. How about we go back later?" ?”
When Yun'er heard this, she felt a little embarrassed.
She explained awkwardly: "Your Majesty, my Majesty has told me to send Mr. Xue out of the palace as soon as possible."
Mo Xi'er said disapprovingly: "It doesn't matter, I'll just talk to Sister Wei some other time."
Hearing this, Yun'er didn't know how to shirk it.
Xue Mu knew that Yun'er was in trouble, so he also thought of a way: "Mother, if you let Yun'er go back now, you may be punished by Concubine Mu. Otherwise, I will follow you back to the palace in the carriage, and wait. After I tell the story about the capital to your Majesty, I will leave in the carriage, what do you think?"
Mo Xi'er knew that he didn't want to embarrass Yun'er, so she readily agreed.
"If that's the case, then so be it."
At this time, Mo Xi'er's maid Xiu'er came to the carriage and helped Concubine Wan Gui get into the carriage.
Xue Mu knew that he could not sit in the same carriage as Mo Xier.
So he chose to walk.
Mo Xi'er didn't let him get on the carriage either.
After all, this is the road to the palace.
If other people found out, I'm afraid it would be a scandal.
But Mo Xi'er secretly opened the window and carefully peeked at Xue Mu.
Because Xue Mu is invisible to everyone.
So Yun'er also supported him and walked forward slowly.
Although Yun'er is only fifteen years old, she is already a maid who understands the relationship between men and women.
Except for some eunuchs, she rarely saw normal men in the palace.
Now beside me, there is a handsome and talented young man.
Yun'er supported him and blushed a little.
At this time, Xue Mu thanked him: "Thank you so much, Miss Yun'er."
Yun'er was flattered and quickly replied: "Master Xue, you're welcome."
Just like that, Yun'er took Xue Mu's arm with both hands and walked slowly towards Mo Xi'er's bedroom.
Not long after, the bedroom arrived.
Mo Xi'er got off the carriage and asked Xiu'er to take Xue Mu into the bedroom together.
As for Yun'er, she was waiting outside the palace courtyard with the carriage.
She felt a little uneasy, not knowing how long Concubine Wan Gui would keep Xue Mu.
What if it's too late and I can't pay my job when I go back?
In the palace, Mo Xi'er asked Xiu'er to give Xue Mu a seat.
It was not easy for Xue Mu to come to his palace again.
Of course, you have to improve some feelings.
Mo Xi'er and Xue Mu sat face to face.
She looked at Xue Mu's face and liked it in her heart, and then asked: "Master Xue, you don't want to come to me when you enter the palace, but it's a bit unreasonable."
Xue Mu immediately stood up, cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty, I have been really busy recently. Please forgive me."
"What's wrong? Are you rushing back to handle the case?"
Xue Mu nodded: "A murder occurred recently, and we really need to go back for an autopsy."
"Ah, you still have to do an autopsy. Wouldn't this autopsy be scary? Oh, no."
Mo Xi'er suddenly thought: "But aren't your eyes blind? Is it possible?"
After saying that, she stood up and looked directly at Xue Mu: "Is it possible that you can see it?"
Because Mo Xi'er was very close, Xue Mu's blurred vision gradually saw her appearance clearly.
I have to say that under the light makeup, Mo Xier's delicate face is indeed beautiful.
She has a small cherry mouth, a beautiful melon-seed face, and big, watery eyes.
Compared with Nangong Xue Lengmei and the others, they are even worse.
This also made Xue Mu couldn't help but sigh that the emperor was indeed lucky.
Gathered the beauties from all over the world.
Looking at it, it is estimated that the average appearance in the harem is the best in the world.
The most terrible thing is that some concubines did not even meet the emperor until their death.
What a waste of resources!
After being distracted for a brief two seconds, Xue Mu immediately replied: "Back to the empress, the experiment is not necessarily about seeing, it can also be about listening."
"Listen? Why?" Mo Xi'er became curious.
"Ask your subordinate to describe the general condition of the body, listen to his analysis, and make your own judgment. You can learn the basic condition of the deceased."
"That's it." Mo Xi'er praised: "No wonder Master Xue can become an agent of the Divine Catcher Division, he must be something special."
"Your Majesty, I'm so impressed. I'm also learning from the seniors in the Divine Catcher Division." Xue Mu said modestly.
Mo Xi'er probed: "One of them is Sister Wei's niece Nangong Xue, right?"
Xue Mu asked: "Does the empress also know Master Nangong?"
"Of course, she is a topic of discussion among many women in our palace. Some say she avenges her mother, some say she supports justice, and there are all kinds of praises."
When Xue Mu heard the words "avenge for mother", he asked one more question: "Master Nangong wants to avenge mother. Why?"
"Oh, haven't you heard? Because Nangong Xue's father went out to exterminate the remaining demon sect members, those people killed Nangong Xue's mother in turn. Nangong Xue and Sister Wei were hiding inside, so they escaped. Tribulation.”
Xue Mu was a little surprised. He didn't expect such a thing.
Mo Xier saw that Xue Mu didn't know about this, so she didn't say much.
After all, this is a private matter of the Nangong family.
Talking too much is annoying.
Then, Mo Xi'er tried again: "By the way, I heard that you massaged Sister Wei's shoulders before and it was very comfortable. I happened to have a stiff neck when I went to bed yesterday. Would you like Mr. Xue to massage it for me?"
After hearing this, Xue Mu felt a little embarrassed.
If you want to give Nangong Wei a massage, you can do it in the name of your nephew honoring your aunt.
However, there weren't many proper reasons for massaging Wan Guifei Mo Xi'er.
If someone discovers it, this is a serious crime that could kill your head.
So Xue Mu replied awkwardly: "The imperial concubine has a delicate body, and the lower official is just a rough man. He is afraid of injuring the imperial concubine by using too much force."
Mo Xi'er knew what he meant by saying this, so she comforted her: "Don't worry, I'm not that delicate, and I can bear the pain. Besides, I just can't help it, so I scream out. Here And no one heard it.”
"There is no third person in the entire palace except you and me."
This sentence also reminds Xue Mu.
Don't worry about being seen.
But Xue Mu still had some concerns.
Mo Xier still hesitated when she saw him.
Finally he said with a smile: "Okay, I can't embarrass you anymore. Since you are busy, go back early."
"Yes, empress." Xue Mu was about to leave.
Mo Xi'er looked at him and turned around without hesitation, feeling a little lonely.
Originally, she thought Xue Mu would come back and give her a few clicks, but he left in the end.
After he left, Mo Xi'er complained softly: "If you press Nangong Wei's shoulders, you won't be afraid, right? If you press Nangong Wei's shoulders, you will have so many worries."
Perhaps just because she couldn't get it, Mo Xier's heart became restless.
It is precisely because of the mentality that I have had whatever I wanted since I was a child.
It also made her more and more curious about Xue Mu.
Xue Mu left Mo Xier's palace and got into the carriage again.
Yun'er asked him: "Master Xue, this Concubine Wan Guifei didn't make things difficult for you, did she?"
"No." Xue Mu replied.
"Master Xue, what happened today." Yun'er hesitated.
Xue Mu understood what she wanted to say, so he said, "Don't worry, I won't tell Concubine Mu about this matter. We are rotten in our stomachs."
"Thank you, Mr. Xue." Yun'er was worried that if this matter reached Concubine Mu's ears, it would only make her even more angry.
It is better to reduce big things to small things and make small things small.
It has to be said that Xue Mu is just right in dealing with people.
This also made Yuner couldn't help but admire him.
I even started to sigh in my heart.
[If the empress were not a noble concubine, she might be a good match for Mr. Xue. 】
When she thought about it, she thought about what she would be like if she were not a palace maid.
Just a little maid beside the empress.
Then if you are with Mr. Xue, you will also have the opportunity to serve him.
Thinking of this, Yun'er couldn't help but blush.
Yes, every woman has a fantasy mind.
Regardless of origin.
Not long after, the carriage left the palace.
Xue Mu got out of the car and told Yun'er, "My wife's shoulder is not feeling well. You can give him a massage sometimes."
With that said, he came behind Yun'er, pressed a few acupuncture points with his fingers, and said, "Pressing these acupuncture points will help with massage. Just remember the acupoints and practice them."
Yun'er didn't expect that Xue Mu actually pressed her shoulder. She blushed and nodded: "Yes, thank you, Mr. Xue."
"Then you go back quickly. If you go back late, I guess the empress will become suspicious." Xue Mu urged.
Yun'er responded: "Goodbye, Mr. Xue."
Xue Mu returned to the Divine Catching Division.
I happened to meet Nangong Xue coming back from the Criminal Department.
When she saw Xue Mu, she asked, "Where have you been?"
"Didn't go anywhere." Naturally, Xue Mu would not explain that he had gone to the palace. He turned to ask: "Sister Xue'er, the two corpses in Zhangjiazhuang have been brought back to the Detective Division. Can we apply to handle the case? ?”
Nangong Xue was a little speechless when she thought of this: "In the morning, I wrote an application letter and asked my subordinates to hand it to the people from the Ministry of Justice, but the Ministry of Justice rejected it. I just made a special trip to do it. , but Lu Yuantong, the Minister of Punishment, refused to meet me because he was busy with official duties."
"This" Xue Mu was a little confused: "Is it because something happened to Xingbu?"
"Not at all. I think they are quite laid-back. Besides, there haven't been too many cases in the capital recently." Nangong Xue said angrily: "I'll go there again tomorrow. If he continues to refuse to show up due to busy business, I will Then I went to find Mr. Lu.”
Xue Mu was worried that if Lu Jianghe was alerted by this matter, it might cause a big mess, so he suggested, "How about I go with you tomorrow to see how it goes?"
Nangong Xue didn't expect that he would be willing to go with her, so she nodded: "Okay, then we will go together tomorrow."
She then asked: "Have you experienced the corpse?"
"It's probably being tested. We can go over now and hear the results." Xue Mu replied.
"Then let's go together."
While walking, Nangong Xue glanced at Xue Mu from the corner of her eye.
The distance between the two people also became closer because of Nangong Xue's intentional or unintentional approach.
After a while, the two people's shoulders were touching.
Xue Mu felt it, but he didn't speak.
Instead, he enjoyed it silently.
They just remained silent and walked into the autopsy room.
But as soon as they walked in, Zhou Fu's shout broke the ambiguity between the two of them.
"Master Xue, you are finally here!"
"There's something wrong with the body!"
I recommend a new book by a friend, Rebirth of the City, you can read it.
"Rebirth begins with no detours"
Yu Bai was reborn and never took any detours in his life.
(End of chapter)
