The Emperor's Son-in-Law

Early the next morning, Duan Chun put on a red official robe and a hat.

Yawning, I went out early in the morning, got on my horse and rushed towards Tai Chi Palace.

It wasn't that Duan Chun was willing to get up so early, but His Majesty's palace servant was at the door of the mansion early in the morning asking to see him.

This is the first time that the crown prince of the State of Supervisory Chang has served as an official in the court.

And this kind of rule is not specifically aimed at Duan Chun.

All young masters from aristocratic families who have been appointed by His Majesty as valets and serve as servants for the first time.

They will all be stared at like this until they are familiar with their duties.

It's considered a kind of special care.

The Dakang Palace is divided into three areas: the outer palace, the middle palace and the inner palace.

The outer palace consists of three palaces, Taiji Palace, Tianchen Palace and Jing'an Palace.

Taiji Palace is a complex of palaces where His Majesty the Emperor handles government affairs and court meetings.

Tianchen Palace is an important place for sacrifices and rituals.

Jing'an Palace is the place where guests and foreign ministers are received.

Early in the morning, before dawn, the carriage arrived outside the Meridian Gate of Taiji Palace.

Looking outside the wide palace gate, officials' cars were neatly lined up on both sides.

The carriage stopped before it even approached the palace gate.

"Young Master, the driver can no longer enter."

"Young Master, please get off the car and go to the palace gate to line up."

Zhao Changlong reminded from the car window.

"I understand, you can go back to the Duke's mansion and rest."

"Pick me up again in the afternoon."

Duan Chun nodded, opened the door curtain and jumped out of the carriage.

Looking at the still dark sky and the dense torches on the tower in front.

I was even more speechless.

He had long known that officials in ancient times got up very early to go to work.

Especially during the court meeting, you have to rush outside the palace to wait before four or five o'clock.

Unexpectedly, he would have the opportunity to experience this kind of life one day.

Looking at the long row of carriages in front of them, officials got off the carriages one by one.

Duan Chun quickly took the Chao Hut and followed these people towards the palace gate.

Looking at the officials in front, they were all wearing red official robes.

Duan Chun immediately realized that this was not an official coming to work.

But the officials who came to attend the court meeting...

Have a meeting today?

Duan Chun curiously followed the crowd and came step by step to the entrance of the palace.

Two teams of guards guarded the gate, two captains of the guards wearing gorgeous armor.

The officials' badges and official credentials are being checked one by one.

It wasn't until Duan Chun approached the palace gate and took the initiative to hand over his badge.

A captain smiled quickly and saluted with his fists clasped.

"It turns out that he is the crown prince of Changguo. Please forgive me for being blind."

"This is your first day on duty in the palace, and there is no need to leave from here."

"There is also a side door over there, which is a special passage for officials on duty in the palace."

The captain laughed.

"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief. It is my first time to be on duty in the palace."

"I don't know the rules in the palace yet."

"Is this going to be a court meeting?"

Duan Chun asked curiously.

"Yes, Your Majesty, His Majesty announced the decree yesterday afternoon."

"There will be an impromptu meeting this morning, but what is the specific matter?"

"The general really doesn't know."

The captain replied.

"I see."

"Thank you, Captain."

Duan Chun clasped his fists in salute, turned around and walked to the other side of the palace tower.

Sure enough, I didn't go far when I saw a side door with no lights.

There were only four guards and two chamberlains guarding the place.

Duan Chun handed over his badge, walked into the side door, and strode towards the Tai Chi Palace in the middle.

The chamberlain at the door watched the prince of Changguo striding towards the main hall of Tai Chi Palace.

Everyone's eyes widened...

"The prince of Changguo, isn't he a member of the provincial government who is awaiting imperial edict?"

"The Holy Emperor's temporary court meeting..."

"It seems he is not qualified to participate."

A chamberlain asked doubtfully.

"Who knows."

"He is the prince of the country. Maybe His Majesty specially summoned him to Tai Chi Palace."

"Let's not meddle in other people's business."

Another chamberlain said softly.

Duan Chun was still striding towards the high steps on one side of Tai Chi Palace.

Because he saw that many officials were walking neatly onto the high platform with their imperial huts in hand, heading to the main hall to discuss matters.

But he didn't know that for his first mission, he only had to go to Menxia Province to report.

None of the fifth-rank officials in Menxia Province received notice of this impromptu court meeting.

They are only responsible for review duties and do not have the opportunity to deal with government affairs.

But Duan Chun didn't know, he followed the large group of officials up the steps.

Enter the spacious Tai Chi Palace hall.

Duan Chun officially went to court for the first time, and he didn't know where he should stand?

I just saw a group of red-robed officials on both sides of the gate.

He stood obediently on the left side of Wen Zuo and Wu You.

His father was a military commander, but the official position given to him by His Majesty was a civilian.

This should be the right place to stand, right?

Looking inside the main hall, there are tables and couches on both sides, but His Majesty has not yet gone to court.

No one was sitting, they were all standing.

But in front of the main hall, ministers with higher official titles gathered together to chat with each other.

Officials with lower official positions and higher ranks honestly dare not move.

Duan Chun could only stand in the crowd, no one wanted to talk to him.

He didn't know any of them either.

After standing quietly for nearly five or six minutes, Duan Chun was really bored.

Looking ahead, I found a few elders I had met before.

Then he quietly walked around to the side of the hall and came to the front of the general's seat opposite.

"Junior pays homage to my two uncles."

Duan Chun respectfully saluted with clasped fists.

Duke Zhen Guo and Duke An, who were chatting with a group of old guys, turned around in confusion.

Seeing Duan Chun in red robe, smiles suddenly appeared on their faces.

"Haha, who am I?"

"It turns out to be nephew Duan Chunxian."

"Aren't you serving in the Menxia Province? Why did you come to the court?"

Li Que put his arms around Duan Chun's shoulders and asked with a smile.

"Well, my nephew is on duty for the first time today."

"I was called up by the chamberlain in the palace early in the morning."

"Don't you call your nephew to go to court?"

Duan Chun was confused when he heard this.

"Nephew Duan Chunxian, you are in the wrong place."

"The province under the door is on the east side of Taiji Palace."

"Don't say it's an impromptu court meeting today, even if it's a normal court meeting or a small court meeting."

"The fourth-rank officials in Menxia Province do not have special edicts, and they are not qualified to come to court."

Li Wenkai smiled.

"Is it related to juniors?"

"Since this junior does not need to attend the court meeting."

"Then I'll take my leave."

Duan Chun was stunned when he heard this, feeling that he did not need to attend the court meeting.

Then why are you still here?

"My dear nephew, do you think you can enter the Chaohui Hall whenever you want and leave whenever you want?"

"The guards outside the door only let you in but not out."

"Even if you have to pee during the court meeting, you have to pee in your pants."

"Wait until His Majesty has finished speaking and then go back and wash your pants."

"Otherwise, if you start a fight with the guards, His Majesty will take care of you."

Li Que reminded.

"Isn't it?"

Duan Chun was speechless.

He was not supposed to come to the court meeting, but he ran in.

It's as embarrassing as entering the wrong venue for a meeting...

If I let His Majesty see me for a while, I'm afraid it will be even worse!

"Thank you two uncles for reminding me."

"Then my nephew will hide behind him."

Duan Chun turned around and wanted to leave here, find a pillar and hide behind it.