Heartthrob Substitute Counterattack Manual [Transmigration Book]

The night sky was pitch black, without a moon, without a single star.

He Jinxi took Mo Tianran around the largest lake in the palace - Penglai Lake. In the northwest of the lake, there was only one huge and independent palace - Ningkun Palace.

This is the residence of Empress Dowager Longci, the biological mother of Emperor Shenglin.

Empress Dowager Longci was one of the four concubines of the first emperor. She was gentle and virtuous, but cowardly and cowardly. She never participated in any court disputes and knew how to avoid troubles and disasters.

Moreover, the Empress Dowager Longci's family is aristocratic, and her status is acceptable. The former emperor saw that she did not cause trouble. Although she was boring, she had a charming and pitiful flavor, and he was still fond of her.

It wasn't until the late emperor married a young Zhao Rong that he only favored the harem, and never cared about any other concubines. The Empress Dowager Longci also fell out of favor, and she didn't get to see her until the late emperor died. .

After Emperor Shenglin came to the throne, she directly became the queen mother, still gentle and kind, never interfering in any affairs of Emperor Shenglin, and supported him in any decision.

For Emperor Shenglin, during the difficult days of seizing the throne, although the Empress Dowager Longci did not do anything like other princes' mothers and concubines to help the child ascend to the throne by all means.

But Empress Dowager Longci's care and support for Emperor Shenglin was enough to make the exhausted Emperor Shenglin feel warm and strong.

The former emperor was suspicious by nature, and he was decisive in his actions. Before he met the famous Zhaorong, he was devoted to the government. This part of Emperor Cheng Lin followed the former emperor, but the former emperor was equally cruel. Be careful, if you make the slightest mistake, you will be executed.

Fortunately, Emperor Shenglin did not inherit this part of his character, but inherited the gentleness and kindness of Empress Dowager Longci, and the atmosphere in the court became much more relaxed.

In the end, the mothers and concubines of several princes were imprisoned in the cold palace by the former emperor or given to death by poisoned wine and white silk because of their excessive actions.

Empress Dowager Longci saved him a lot of trouble by doing this, and made him, who was inconspicuous at the beginning, finally ascend to the throne and win the final victory.

Therefore, Emperor Shenglin and Empress Dowager Longci have always had a deep affection between mother and child, and their relationship is extraordinary.

So much so that Empress Dowager Longci used the excuse of not staying out of Ningkun Palace for ten years, and Emperor Cheng Lin agreed, so the three princesses went to Ningkun Palace at night to find out.

He Jinxi brought Mo Tianran to the front of Ningkun Palace.

Mo Tianran raised his head and looked at the three powerful characters "Ningkun Palace" engraved on the plaque. The characters were distinct and solemn, but he always felt chills when he looked at them.

It seems that these three words are not "Ningkun Palace", but "Evil Ghost Division".

Mo Tianran couldn't help leaning closer to He Jinxi.

He Jinxi held his shoulders, signaling him not to be afraid.

"It seems calm here, but there seems to be something weird."

Mo Tianran hurriedly asked, "Why is it weird?"

He Jinxi stared intently at the plaque of Ningkun Palace, "This is just my feeling, I don't know what it is yet."

Mo Tianran became more anxious when he heard it, "Even if you say that, will Kuiyue be in danger?"

He Jinxi's brows were also slightly scorched, "Let's go in."

Mo Tianran nodded quickly, "Okay, go in and find Kuiyue."

At this time, Tiankui Wenchang Wenqu suddenly appeared.

He Jinxi paused, "What's the matter?"

Wenchang Wenqu was most familiar with the terrain of the palace. Before he was sent to follow Mo Tianran, he was often sent to investigate the situation in the palace.

"This subordinate suddenly remembered something." Wen Chang looked at Mo Tianran, "Ningkun Palace is in the northwest corner of the palace, and the place where we found His Highness in the afternoon is also in the northwest."

Mo Tianran was surprised, "You mean Leng Gong is near here?"

Wen Chang said, "There is still a distance, but the direction is the same."

Mo Tianran suddenly thought of the old lady and female officer whom he saw in the afternoon, and shrank his neck.

Wen Chang said, "Wen Qu and I just remembered it, and we think we should tell Shengzun and His Highness."

Mo Tianran nodded, "It should be so, thank you."

Wenchang Wenqu nodded and left, Tiankui stepped forward and said, "Holy One, I always feel that there is something weird here, do you want my subordinates to go ahead and find the whereabouts of the three princesses?"

He Jinxi frowned and said, "No, I'll go in from the main entrance, and you and the others will look for it separately from other directions. Ningkun Palace is so big, I'm worried about Kuiyue, so I must find her as soon as possible."

Tiankui hurriedly took orders, "Yes."

As soon as he finished speaking, He Jinxi had already disappeared with Mo Tianran.

Tiankui was taken aback for a moment, thinking that Shengzun's lightness kungfu seemed to have improved a bit?

He thought about it for a while and put it behind his head, preparing to enter Ningkun Palace from the other side to find the third princess.

Just as he was about to move, he suddenly felt someone pat his shoulder lightly. He was startled suddenly, his whole face was filled with disbelief, and his breathing stopped.

Except for He Jinxi and Guangsi, there are no more than three people in this world who can quietly come behind him and let him be patted on the shoulder without any warning.

It couldn't be He Jinxi and Guangsi, he recognized their aura.

And it won't be anyone else, because they're all dead.

Who is it? !

Tian Kui forced himself to stabilize his mind, turned his chin slightly, looked over his shoulder, and inadvertently widened his eyes.

A human-like hand with distinct and pale bones appeared in his sight.

Tiankui frowned even tighter.

"hey-hey--"

A strange laughter came into Tiankui's ears, and the voice was mixed in the gusts of wind, which made people horrified.

That's right, besides people being silent, there are also ghosts.

Thinking of this, even a person like Tiankui who has strong martial arts skills and has experienced many thrilling things can't help but sink in his heart.

But he is the director of the dark department after all, even if evil spirits come in person, he will not retreat timidly.

He turned his head slowly, trying to see clearly whether it was a person or a ghost behind him.

Whether it is a human or a ghost, this ability must be guarded against. He must find a way to report to He Jinxi as soon as possible to make him be careful.

But when Tiankui turned his head, he, who had never shown any signs of fear, gasped.

It's him!

Is he immortal?

"hey-hey--"

Another burst of weird laughter came into Tiankui's ears. At this moment, he lost consciousness at the same time and fainted to the ground.

"hey-hey--"

After the laughter, Tiankui disappeared with the people behind him.

As if it never appeared.

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Mo Tianran was led by He Jinxi to search for the third princess in Ningkun Palace.

This Ningkun Palace is indeed as huge and magnificent as the outside world said. Emperor Shenglin ordered people to expand the palace right after he came to the throne, just to let his biological mother enjoy all the prosperity in the world.

This was Emperor Shenglin's filial piety, even the Empress Dowager Longci couldn't persuade him, although it was extravagant, he didn't leave anything to say.

Mo Tianran searched the surroundings with his eyes, not letting go of any place that might hide people.

But as he walked inward, his face became more and more dignified.

"Have you noticed?"

Mo Tianran didn't speak, but He Jinxi understood, "Yes, there is no one here."

Mo Tianran nodded quickly, opened his eyes wide and said, "There is no one in such a big palace, and you can see that the flowers, plants, tables and chairs have not been wiped for a long time."

He reached out to touch a door beside him, and couldn't help frowning, his fingers were covered with a thick layer of dust.

Such a thick layer of dust definitely did not accumulate overnight, and the cobwebs on the corridor beams had not been cleaned for at least several years.

Mo Tianran wondered, "Although the Empress Dowager has not been out of Ningkun Palace for ten years, Kuiyue said that a filial person like His Majesty often visits her. How could he tolerate that the Empress Dowager's Palace has not been cleaned for so long?"

He Jinxi also felt weird, "Even my palace, the emperor will order the palace people to tidy up when he sees anything wrong, not to mention the empress dowager's palace, he will never let Ningkun Palace be covered in dust like this."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at Mo Tianran, "I've said it a few times, you should call me Emperor Father."

Mo Tianran curled his lips, "Got it."

He Jinxi nodded in satisfaction, and Mo Tianran returned to the topic just now, "This is so strange, it's so dirty that it doesn't look like a place where people live, and there's no one guarding it at night, not even a eunuch and a maid, Your Majesty... No, father can actually tolerate this? I can't figure it out, unless..."

He Jinxi understood, "Unless he didn't find out."

Mo Tianran nodded, "You and I both know it's impossible."

He Jinxi glanced around, "I feel more and more that we can't let anyone, especially Father, know that we came here tonight, including Kuiyue's visit here."

Mo Tianran agreed, "Perhaps the secret here is something we cannot touch."

He Jinxi's face was serious, "Since it's related to the father and the queen mother, I must investigate this matter clearly."

Mo Tianran nodded.

Suddenly, He Jinxi's expression changed, revealing a hint of disbelief, "Not good."

Mo Tianran was surprised, he had never seen He Jinxi panicked before, what could make him show such a look.

"What's wrong!" Mo Tianran asked quickly.

He Jinxi didn't dare to believe it, "Something happened to Tiankui and the others."

Mo Tianran was surprised, "Tiankui? How come? Their martial arts are so high."

After a moment of shock, He Jinxi calmed down quickly, "There are not many people in this world who can make their accident happen, let alone in this palace."

He frowned and looked at half of the silver mask on Mo Tianran's face, "You're right, there are people out there, and there are masters hidden in this palace that we don't know about."

"What should we do now?" Mo Tianran asked anxiously, "Let's save Tiankui and the others?"

It was rare for He Jinxi to hesitate. Mo Tianran knew that he couldn't let go of Tiankui and Kuiyue, so he hurriedly said, "Why don't we split up, I'll continue to look for Kuiyue, and you go to save Tiankui."

He Jinxi immediately refused, "No, this place is so weird, I can't let you stay here alone."

Mo Tianran hurriedly said, "This is the best way right now. Don't worry, although I don't know martial arts, I have learned some boxing. Unless you are such a master, I will not suffer when I meet ordinary people."

He Jinxi naturally believed in his ability, "It's true, but I'm worried that there are no ordinary people hiding here."

Mo Tianran wanted to say more, but was stopped by He Jinxi when the two were arguing.

suddenly.

"hey-hey--"