C40 (1/2)

Actually, the reason why Zhu Youtang was silent just now was because he did not know what kind of most reasonable and best way to avoid the round house tonight was.

Before marrying Zhang Siyan, Zhu Youtang had discussed a few methods with Gu Jianzhi and Luo Chun, but all of them were cancelled because of the method implemented, as well as the fact that it would cause Zhang Siyan to be wary. In the end, there were only two options left, to drugged or to temporarily leave the bridal chamber.

Fortunately, in the end, the realm that had made Zhang Siyan and Zhu Youtang feel awkward was completely broken.

With the departure of the crown prince, the trusted aides and confidantes of the Zhang family who had accompanied Zhang Siyan into the palace one by one.

”Miss, do you want this servant to go find some food?” had not eaten since morning, and from the morning till the grand ceremony with the crown prince, Mu Tang was afraid that he would not be able to take it.

But even if his stomach rumbled, Zhang Siyan still didn't have any appetite.

”Forget it, go get some food from the Eastern Palace sect's steward. Don't worry about me, I don't want to eat yet. ”

Zhang Siyan had already learned the rules of the palace for half a year, and the mama, who had long taught Zhang Siyan the rules of the palace in the Zhang Mansion, also spoke about the taboos of the Eastern Palace and the Imperial Palace, as well as about the rights that Zhang Siyan, the crown prince's residence, should exercise.

Zhang Siyan's memory was not bad, so after the old lady said it twice, it was memorized by her. Right now, he had arranged for the four maidservants by his side to be organized and not panic.

The reason he was looking for the crown prince now was only because the emperor had something to tell him.

”I'll have to trouble this eunuch to take a trip. Take these to drink some tea.” Although she had already bestowed her big wedding today according to usual practice, Zhu Youtang would still reward her again under special circumstances.

”Let's go. Follow me to the front hall now.”

The people invited to the banquet at the Eastern Palace Clan were all officials of the third rank or higher in the capital. Even so, the front courtyard of the Eastern Palace Clan was already filled with seventy tables.

As for the royal family Zhang Mansion of the Crown Princess, when the Crown Prince's wedding banquet began, the royal family Sect Mansion had already sent the rewards to the Zhang family according to the rules.

Those who were recognized by the Crown Prince were all officials of the capital. For example, the Three Young Masters and Nine Saints, as well as Zhu Youtang's Tutor Ye Shuo.

”This subject congratulates Your Highness on your wedding.” First, a first rank civil general toasts to the crown prince, then a noble family such as the Emperor Taizu's era congratulates the crown prince, and then the royal family clan wishes to congratulate the crown prince.

After this round, even though the crown prince didn't drink much, there were still a lot of people who toasted him. In short, the Crown Prince was a little drunk himself. The crown prince reeked of alcohol. Because of his good manners, even if he was drunk, he did not cause any scandal.

”Oh, my lord, how did you end up like this?” Empress Dowager Zhou had always been worried about the crown prince's wedding for two years, and now, it was finally over. Thus, the empress dowager wanted Zhu Youtang to have children early so that he could meet his great-grandson.

As such, when it was time for them to drink together, and the crown prince was not even seen in the East Palace Inner Palace, the old lady from Tzu Ning Palace was worried. When she went out and saw that the crown prince was drinking in the outer hall, she became even more anxious.

After all, the old mama only wanted to achieve the empress dowager's earnest deceit, so when she saw that the crown prince was drunk, the old mama instructed Yali and the others to bring the crown prince back to the inner palace.

”The Crown Princess just needed to wait a little longer. His Highness is a little drunk right now, so we should drink this wine later.”

The old granny spoke politely, and Zhang Siyan understood what she meant. Thus, when he saw that a servant had brought a basin of water in, Zhang Siyan himself had already used his hands that he had rolled up his sleeves to wash the embroidered cloth, and then helped the crown prince wipe his face.

Seeing the princess consort was so intelligent, she didn't need to say much to know that she had to take care of the crown prince. The old mama really liked the princess' intelligence.

”This is the sobering soup. The Crown Princess should feed some to His Highness.”

On one hand, Zhu Youtang did not like to drink alcohol, and on the other hand, Zhu Youtang had a very high self-awareness. It was his first time getting drunk. It was a good thing that all the servants in the Eastern Palace were well-trained and had no problems.

After he finished the bowl of hangover soup, Zhang Siyan saw that the crown prince, who was lying on the bed, seemed to be on the verge of waking up.

Zhu Youtang had always remembered that today was his wedding day, so even though he was drunk, Zhu Youtang was still conscious. His consciousness recovered by seventy to eighty percent after having been struck by the Sobbing Wine Soup.

”Should I drink this?”

Zhang Siyan's hand was still holding onto the silk handkerchief, wanting to wipe it clean for Zhu Youtang. As a result, Zhu Youtang opened his eyes, and an instant of awkwardness spread around the two of them.

When Zhu Youtang saw Zhang Siyan's actions, he felt that it was a bit unnatural. So, Zhu Youtang struggled to get up, ”Put down these things, I want to drink with you.”

After Zhu Youtang repeated himself, Zhang Siyan seemed to have finally regained his senses.

”After the newlyweds drink this wine, they will have peace with beauty.”

”There's a jujube and a laurel. From now on, a new disciple will have his son born early.”

Although the imperial family was honorable, the Zhu Family was already a sixth generation ancestor, the Emperor Hong Wu, and he himself was born a farmer. Therefore, the current royal wedding ceremony was more of a folk affair.

The Li Family ancestors of the Tang Dynasty were considered to be an aristocratic family, so the royal wedding ceremony in the Tang Dynasty was a lot of red tape. In the end, Emperor Zhao of the Zhao Family, who also came from a humble background, reduced the complexity of the royal wedding.

In the end, it was not a novelty for the Eastern Palace to have a wedding present.

This habit had persisted for several generations. Zhu Youtang would not change it, but this custom will continue on. The Zhu Family couldn't forget how they had come to Jiangshan City in the Great Brilliance. To forget one's ancestors was something an ungrateful person could do.

”Alright, leave some people to serve the crown prince's consort. As for the rest, go and receive your rewards.”