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Chapter 150 The Queen’s Two Sharp Swords: Plum Blossom Internal Guard and Prison Department
The day of twists and turns is finally over.

The next day.

Yingzhou.

Marching camp.

When the first ray of morning light entered the sleeping tent, Su Xian had already woken up.

He turned over and got up, looked left and right, subconsciously looked to the left... Yang Zhilan's floor was on the left side of his bed.

However, there is nothing there...

Last night, I had another nightmare. It turned out to be because Zhilan was not with me... Su Xian pinched his eyebrows and thought about returning to Leshou County as soon as possible.

Change clothes and wash up.

When he walked out of the dormitory, he met Zhou Ji's office. He looked much better after a good sleep. There were still dark circles around his eyes, but they were only small circles.

"Su Jijiu."

Zhou Ji's office smiled and bowed.

Su Xian was stunned for a while, wondering who he was calling?

Later, I suddenly realized that he was no longer a white man. Not only did he have fame, but he also had an official position.

"Weekly Diary Room."

Su Xian returned the gift with a smile, as if it was the same... The ancients paid attention to etiquette, especially those who were officials, they valued this the most.

"Su Jijiu, it's still early now, let's go have breakfast first. Her Royal Highness the Princess should be raising the tent to discuss matters later. If it's late, I'm afraid it won't be late."

Invitation from the weekly record room.

"it is good."

"..."

The two of them came to the tent that was "exclusively reserved for subordinate officials of the Princess's Mansion". Other subordinate officials such as Wang Sima, Chief Secretary, Wang You, as well as consultants and literature were all sitting behind the bill to eat.

Everyone met each other.

Su Xian and Zhou Ji's office were sitting at the same desk, and a maid from the princess's residence brought breakfast.

After the meal, the two went out for a walk.

Zhou Jishi suggested:

"Su Jijiu is new here. Things like yesterday can be publicized a little bit, but when it comes to specific matters, it's best for Su Jijiu to remain silent."

"Oh, why is this?" Su Xian asked.

"First, after all, Su Jijiu is new here and is not familiar with all matters. Staying silent can avoid saying the wrong thing and avoiding being taken advantage of."

"Secondly, does Su Jijiu know what the duties of 'consulting and participating in the military' are?" Zhou Ji's Office asked with a smile.

Su Xian thought for a moment. Zhou Ji's office had told him about the various officials in charge of the princess's residence. He had not forgotten it, so he said:
"Consulting and participating in the military affairs. He is on the fifth rank. He is in charge of the staff and consults on common affairs."

"Not bad!" Zhou Jishi nodded and continued:
"In all matters big and small, the military consultant can get involved, and Her Royal Highness the Princess will also ask for his opinion."

"If Su Jijiu says something casually, he will definitely be considered a provocation by the military council."

"It is true that the natural contradiction between Sujijiu and consultation is irreconcilable, but it is better not to conflict with others when Sujijiu is new."

"..."

After hearing this, Su Xian thought it was a good suggestion, so he bowed and thanked him.

At this time, the two of them had walked dozens of feet away and came to a steep slope. Standing here, they could have a panoramic view of most of the camp.

Looking around, you can see tents one after another, stretching for miles, and you can't even see the end. It's really spectacular.

The patrolling soldiers, wearing armor and armed with military equipment, walked past one by one.

From the distant school grounds came the sound of soldiers' drill commands, faint but like thunder.

The camp of [-] soldiers is indeed spectacular enough... Su Xian's eyes have been opened now.

The two chatted for a while, and suddenly, the sound of drums came from the direction of the Chinese army's tent.

"Her Royal Highness Princess has raised a meeting to discuss matters. I estimate that this time it will be a discussion on how to deal with the [-] elite soldiers of the Liao Kingdom. Let's go there quickly."

Zhou Jishi looked in the direction of the Chinese army's tent and said.

"it is good!"

"..."

The two walked into the Chinese army's tent and saw that the other subordinate officers and generals had arrived first.

The subordinate officers stand on the left side and the generals stand on the right side, clearly distinguishing each other.

Su Xian was on the seventh level of the Western Sacrificial Wine, so he stood in the last position.

The rank of Zhou Ji's Office is from the sixth grade, and it is located behind the Literary Officer and the Chief Registrar, and in front of Su Xian.

After the two of them stood still, Wang Sima at the front said:

"The purpose of raising the account this time is mainly to discuss the disposal of the [-] elite Liao soldiers. The first step is to use Nangong Kui to find out the exact location where the [-] Liao soldiers are hiding."

Wang You smiled and said:

"You can rest assured about this! Nangong Kui is the head of the third arrest of the Prison Division, and what he is good at is torture. We have come all the way from the capital of God. I believe everyone has witnessed Nangong Kui's torture ability."

"Yes! With Nangong Kui here, we don't have to worry about the Liao Kingdom's secret envoy being dishonest."

"If Nangong Kui can't get Liao's secret envoy to explain, there will probably be no such person in the world. We can pry his mouth open!"

"..."

After everyone praised Nangong Kui, someone suddenly discovered that Nangong Kui hadn't arrived yet. He looked around and said, "Huh? Where is Nangong Kui?"

"It must be something temporary."

"After all, he is the head catcher of the Prison Department, not an official of the Princess's Mansion. Even Her Royal Highness the Princess must show courtesy to him..."

"..."

Su Xian couldn't get a word in, so he stood at the back and listened silently.

He could actually understand Nangong Kui's daring not to come to the Chinese army's tent to discuss matters.

Because the Prison Department is a very special yamen.

It is also a knife in Her Majesty's hand.

But compared with the other sword, the Plum Blossom Internal Guard, the two are very different.

The Meihua Internal Guard is hidden in the dark, and there is no official government office on the surface.

The Criminal and Prison Department is on the bright side. Its Shangguan Shaosi Kou, as well as the major arrests, subordinate officials, servants, etc., all have status and rank, and their names appear in the official records.

The Plum Blossom Guards can act as they please without having to abide by the laws of the court. They only obey the orders of Her Majesty the Queen.

The prison department must strictly follow the law and inspect all officials. They dare to investigate and arrest any official.

The Prison Department has an independent prison, which is completely separated from the Penal Department, Yushitai and other yamen, and is an independent entity.

The Plum Blossom Internal Guard and the Prison Department, one dark and one bright, are the sharp swords controlled by Her Majesty the Queen. The two swords work together to consolidate her throne.

Therefore, in terms of status, people from the Prison Department have a natural advantage.

Overlooking the officials.

Even the powerful Princess Lanling would not be too aggressive towards the Prison Department.

……

Su Xian's random thoughts were interrupted by a high-pitched "The princess has arrived."

The discussion in the tent stopped immediately, and everyone stood with their heads bowed.

Because Princess Lanling walked in slowly from the door of the tent, everyone turned around and kept facing Princess Lanling.

Su Xian followed suit.

Because he stood at the back, he was the first to see the princess up close.

He took a quick glance and saw that today Princess Lanling's palace dress was gorgeous and she had a graceful demeanor. Needless to say, the important thing was that her complexion was much prettier than yesterday.

It seems that the arrest of the secret envoy of the Liao Kingdom made her very happy...

Princess Lanling didn't look sideways and walked directly past Su Xian with lotus steps. She looked like she didn't recognize Su Xian and was like a stranger.

So indifferent, he asked me to stand at the front yesterday, but today he doesn't even look at me... This thought flashed through Su Xian's mind, and he felt slighted.

But then, he smiled bitterly and shook his head, thinking:
"Isn't this asking for trouble? I'm a princess, so why should I let her stop in front of me and say a blessing? I'm being hypocritical."

"..."

Princess Lanling slowly walked to the handsome chair and sat down.

Everyone salutes.

The princess said in a sweet and majestic voice: "No courtesy."

Everyone, including Su Xian, thanked him and stood up.

This feeling is very strange. Fortunately, in this era, there is no such grand ceremony as kneeling three times and kowtowing nine times... The thoughts in Su Xian's heart flashed away.

(End of this chapter)