The Emperor's Son-in-Law

The Records of Officials not only control the political prospects and career fate of the officials recorded.

It even holds the lives of some officials in its hands. Its deterrent power on officials can be imagined!

And this kind of thing is common in all dynasties in ancient times.

Duan Chun also likes to play, but he knows that he can't play here.

He wore a mask and walked through four or five lively courtyards.

But he didn't see the appearance of the Prince of Pingguo.

Going forward, there was no courtyard in front, only pavilions by the lake.

On the north side of Shaohua Palace, there was a large lake.

On the lake, countless pleasure boats were shining with lights.

Duan Chun was just about to go to a pavilion by the lake to see what was ahead.

As soon as he walked into an archway, a row of agile men rushed in front.

"Please stay."

"The dinner has not started yet, no one is allowed to enter!"

A man wearing a turban and armor stretched out his hand and shouted.

"I'm sorry."

"This is my first time here, so I don't know the rules."

"Goodbye."

Duan Chun understood immediately.

The real Golden Terrace dinner is probably held in various pleasure boats on the lake.

Or in the pavilions and terraces on the lakeside.

He immediately turned around and walked all the way to the agreed courtyard...

...

In a tall building on the lakeside of Shaohua Palace.

Situ Wenyuan sat on the main seat, checking the description of the guests who entered the Golden Terrace tonight.

Every time there are new guests in the Golden Terrace, someone will immediately deliver information.

The guest's face, age, and the shape of the waist badge of the title are all reported carefully.

"Dai Hou Shizi Wu Xian..."

"Brought four new guests, two Bo Ye Shizi."

"And a Marquis Shizi..."

"The Duke Shizi?"

Situ Wenyuan's eyes lit up.

Quickly check the appearance and age description of the Duke Shizi.

He is only seventeen or eighteen years old, with a square face and a high nose, tall and burly, and walks with great style.

It should be from a military family.

It should be... from a military family...

The prince of the Duke, except the Duke of Wei.

Which one is not from a military family?

Situ Wenyuan was thinking in his heart, among the eight founding Dukes, except the prince of Wu and the prince of Ping.

There are six princes who have never been to the Golden Terrace.

I didn't expect that a big man would come today!

Situ Wenyuan is very clear about the power of the eight Dukes.

Except for Duke Wen who retired, the other eight Dukes actually hold military power!

Their princes are the future successors of the Duke.

As long as one of them can be won over to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei, it will be like a dragon with wings.

It will definitely break the current situation where the two factions of the royal heirs are competing against each other.

If a prince of the Duke can be won over...

Then it will be much easier for His Royal Highness to plan anything in the court in the future.

Nowadays, the princes and sons of the eight dukes are not very old.

But some of them are about to be appointed as court officials by His Majesty, and will become tomorrow's stars after entering the official career.

The future court of Dakang will be greatly occupied by the sons of these dukes!

They are all descendants of meritorious officials who established the Dakang Empire!

Their fathers and uncles all have irreplaceable rights in the court and the army.

They are also the ones that His Majesty trusts the most.

"Seventeen or eighteen years old, square face and high nose, tall and sturdy, full of style..."

"Who could he be?"

Situ Wenyuan frowned and thought quickly in his mind.

He served as a counselor beside King Wei.

He had a detailed understanding of the officials and meritorious families in the court and the country of Dakang.

After a brief analysis, a name immediately popped up in his mind...

"Duan Chun, the son of the Duke of Changguo!"

"The only major general of the Cavalry Guard!"

"The consort of Princess Anshun, who was granted marriage by His Majesty..."

"The attendant of the Ministry of Personnel..."

"This is a big shot!"

"We must take him down..."

"Even if we can't make him your man, we must grasp the weaknesses of this son of the Duke of Changguo!"

"We can easily control him in the future..."

As Situ Wenyuan thought about it, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Come on, go to the inner courtyard of His Majesty and call Yan Niang."

Situ Wenyuan shouted loudly.

"Brother Wenyuan, why are you calling Yan Niang?"

"Tonight is the Golden Terrace dinner, and His Majesty has already ordered it."

"Yan Niang is not allowed to participate in the dinner."

"You don't know, do you?"

A scholar sitting on the side reminded in surprise.

Everyone knows that Yan Niang is an absolute celebrity in His Majesty's mansion!

Not only is she extremely beautiful, but she has also been learning poisoning and assassination in His Highness's mansion for many years.

And various intelligence gathering skills.

His Highness had wanted to take Yan Niang as a concubine several times, but was always watched by the Princess and could not easily succeed.

And Situ Wenyuan was recommended to His Highness the Prince of Wei by the Princess.

Today he asked Yan Niang to come here, I'm afraid he wanted to eliminate a thorn in the eye for the Princess.

"Brother Lu, we have a distinguished guest at the Golden Terrace tonight."

"Since he is here, let Yan Niang try to take him down."

"Turn him into His Highness's future assistant."

"If he can serve His Highness, ten Yan Niangs will be worth it."

"Come here, go and call Yan Niang."

Situ Wenyuan said calmly.

"Wait!"

"Who on earth could make Brother Wenyuan pay so much attention to her?"

"Your Highness loves Yan Niang, we all know it."

The scholar asked with a smile.

"I have my reasons for doing things."

"Your Highness, I have my own explanation."

"It's not your turn to come and hinder."

Situ Wenyuan said disdainfully.

"You..."

"I will tell Your Highness about this!"

The scholar stood up angrily and said.

"Go, let Your Highness come to the Golden Terrace to see the banquet tonight."

Situ Wenyuan sneered.

The guards around him immediately rushed out of the attic and went to the palace to summon Yan Niang...

...

Duan Chun had already arrived at the courtyard.

But he didn't see any of the four people.

He found a stone table and sat there watching the singing and dancing in the courtyard and waiting slowly.

Watching the dancers dancing happily, all wearing thin gauze skirts.

The beautiful figure, illuminated by the lights, was displayed unreservedly in front of everyone.

Such a beautiful scenery, Duan Chun would be in vain if he didn't see it.

He sat there with his chin in his hand and waited quietly.

Then he saw the dancers being taken away by the maids to the side rooms...

He has now figured out most of the situation in the Golden Terrace.

There are various ways to play in each courtyard.

It seems that the subordinates of the King of Wei want to serve all the people in the Golden Terrace in the future.

It's just that coming here is cool, or someone will catch the handle.

It's hard to say in the future...

Duan Chun sat alone behind the table in the corridor.

Quietly enjoying the dance music.

Time passed by, and none of the four guys showed up.

This made Duan Chun sigh.

These four guys are probably enjoying themselves now.

But fortunately, the Golden Terrace dinner has not started yet, so he just waited with peace of mind.