Chu Ci was also black, and couldn't help but be amazed at her father's IQ that was getting off the line. However, she never liked to express too many emotions and attitudes on her face, no matter who she faced.

So I was just that, smiling gently, and answered word by word: "I want power."

＝I am Mengmeng’s dividing line＝

The next night, when it was dark, a little eunuch came to the palace to invite Duke Zhenguo to the palace for a banquet. At that time, Chu Ci had already changed his clothes, wrapped in an inconspicuous green servant's long gown with a thin body, and then put on a hat that could block most of his face with his head down. He looked like a weak little follower. Just looking at his thin body made him lose his interest in looking at his appearance.

Chu Ci was very satisfied with her appearance. After all, she wanted to secretly observe the important officials when she entered the palace this time. The lower the key, the better. She still had to rely on this face to make a living, but it couldn't be remembered now.

By the time Gu Liancheng's sedan chair arrived at the imperial city, it was completely dark and palace lanterns were lit inside the city walls.

The Peony Garden is in the backyard of the imperial city. Because it is not a formal summoning by the emperor, it is all walk in through the side door of the backyard, passing through the stone forest rockery, small river stone bridges and trees and flowerbeds that are decorated with scenery in the garden. The clearings not far away are already bright and lively.

Because this palace banquet was to put it bluntly, it was actually an ordinary meeting between the emperor and senior officials, so the banquet was not set up in a solemn and formal palace, but was chosen on the open space in the Peony Garden.

The layout is very exquisite. There are three rows of low tables and cushions on the left and right. An open space is exposed in the middle to enjoy the singing and dancing performance. In front is a stream and a stone bridge. There are several steps after passing the bridge. The seat that is several levels higher than others is the seat of the emperor. The shorter the distance between the three rows and three tables on the left and right is the higher the status it represents.

Now the officials have almost arrived, but have not yet taken their seats, but have gathered together to have a good chat.

Gu Liancheng and Chu Ci stood in a dark and hidden corner, without saying a word, and silently observing those people.

Half a quarter of an hour later, Chu Ci thought that all the people in the venue had been looked at carefully. Gu Liancheng said at this time: "What did you see when you look at the seven people about ten meters in front of the left?"

"All of them are medium-sized or thin, or they are wearing long robes, Confucian robes, squires, hats and golden crowns, and their every move is subtle and elegant, and they are civil officials." Chu Ci analyzed it carefully and then concluded, "A Sheng's people?"

"Yes" Gu Liancheng nodded in praise after hearing Chu Ci's reply, "They are Hanlin Grand Secretary and are both members of the left."

The court is roughly divided by two parties. One is the group of civil officials led by the left Gu Shengge, and the other is the military officials led by the right Prime Minister Ning Fokkong and a few civil officials.

In addition, there are several senior and high-profile officials. They are headed by Duke of Zhenguo Gu Liancheng, who maintains neutrality and supports the royal family.

"Look at the group of people standing ten meters away from opposite them." Gu Liancheng said again.

Chu Ci just glanced briefly and then concluded: "From the appearance, the burly appearance, the burly manner, the military officials, and the two men wearing swords, their expressions and movements were all arrogant. They should be of higher level, not ordinary military officials... they are generals."

"Yes," Gu Liancheng nodded with satisfaction and added, "They are members of the right wing, and they all depend on the right prime minister Ning Shikong." He paused when he said this, his tone was a little heavy, and he added, "The right prime minister Ning Shikong is from a military general. This person is not only skilled in martial arts but also has a deep cunning life. His daughter is the most favored Concubine Ning, who is the most favored in the harem. He also holds some military power. He is a powerful figure today, so he must be careful."
Chapter completed!