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Chapter 65 Wedding (2)

Seeing this, Zhao Han laughed out loud and said angrily, "Go away, don't scare my wife."

The matchmaker came forward with a smile, picked up a pair of scissors tied with red silk from the mahogany tray, and took a strand of hair from each of the two people.

He twisted the two strands of hair together, tied them tightly with a red string, and stuffed them under his pillow while muttering, "We are married as husband and wife, and our love is unquestionable."

"Congratulations to the newlyweds, wishing them a long and happy marriage and a son soon!"

Zhao Han smiled gently and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Madam. Everyone, go and claim your rewards!"

Upon hearing this, all the maids and servants bowed and expressed their gratitude.

Gu Tingye put his arm around Zhao Han's shoulders and said, "Brother Chengyuan, stop dawdling and follow me to the front hall."

"I won't stop until I get you drunk so hard that you can't even find the bridal chamber!"

A colleague from the Hanlin Academy immediately spoke up, "Yes, Zhao Dalang, Lord Hai is still waiting for you."

"If you want to be intimate with your bride, you have plenty of time tonight!"

Zhao Han looked back at Hua Lan, whose cheeks were blushing, and under the urging and support of the crowd, he had no choice but to walk towards the front hall.

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In the front hall, people were drinking and laughing.

Many people in the court now know that Zhao Han is deeply loved by the emperor. As long as he does not lose his mind and ruin his own future, his future will be limitless.

At today's wedding banquet, everyone who had received an invitation from Zhao Han came as scheduled.

As soon as I stepped into the front hall, I felt dozens of eyes staring at me.

Zhao Han knew that he couldn't avoid this, so he had to bite the bullet and start toasting Haining, who was sitting at the top.

Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen colleagues from the Hanlin Academy quietly gathered around, each with a warm smile on their face.

Gu Tingye stood at the front, holding a large bowl that he had gotten from nowhere, and said with a smile: "Brother Chengyuan, today is your big day, I will offer you a drink later, you can't refuse it!"

"Master Zhao, we are officials in the same court. You must not refuse to drink my wine."

"Yes, let's start with Erlang from Marquis Gu's family! Let's go through them one by one!"

Before Zhao Han could speak, the wine glass in his hand was forcibly replaced with a large bowl.

Seeing Zhao Han so embarrassed, Haining couldn't help but stroke his beard and smile.

After three rounds of drinks, the front hall was still filled with laughter and chatter. As the guests were drinking, there was suddenly a commotion outside.

Before anyone could react, they heard the servant shout, "The Prince of Yan's Mansion sends a gift: a gold-threaded nanmu screen! Wishing Lord Zhao great success and a bright future!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell into silence, and several servants from Prince Yan's Mansion walked in slowly carrying gifts.

Haining immediately put away his smile and frowned slightly.

Several Hanlin colleagues who remained neutral exchanged glances with each other, thinking in their hearts: How dare Prince Yan show his goodwill so blatantly, he is really ostentatious!
Just as Zhao Han was thinking about how to deal with this hot gift, another voice sounded in everyone's ears.

"The Yong Palace sent a pair of white jade ruyi and a gilded double-handled tripod with dragon patterns as gifts! I wish Lord Zhao a long life of happiness!"

Zhao Han's eyes darkened slightly. The two princes delivered their gifts one after another, and their timing was so precise.

I guess my every move these days has been watched by their people.

So, he decided not to offend anyone, smiled and bowed as he stepped forward, and told the servant to accept the two gifts.

After the servants from the two palaces left with their reward money, with fake smiles on their faces, Gu Tingye came to Zhao Han's side and said softly, "Brother Chengyuan, you can accept everything today, but I'm afraid you won't be so lucky next time."

Zhao Han smiled bitterly, feeling that being targeted by these two princes was not a good thing.

"Let's take it one step at a time." He patted Gu Tingye on the shoulder and turned back to greet the guests. Before long, the sounds of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments returned to the front hall.

Although the laughter and joy soon returned, anyone with a discerning eye could still notice that something had changed.

As dusk fell, many guests stood up and said goodbye.

However, Gu Tingye and several familiar colleagues still refused to give in and surrounded Zhao Han, toasting him with wine.

They didn't stop until the moon was at its highest point in the sky and everyone was unable to stand still.

Zhao Han had no choice but to pretend to be drunk. With Chang Qing's support, he staggered to the backyard and deliberately mistook the kitchen for the bridal chamber.

Seeing this, Gu Tingye and others smiled with satisfaction and went home.

"Have they left?" Zhao Han asked in a low voice halfway.

Chang Qing nodded repeatedly, "Let's go, let's go."

Zhao Han straightened up immediately after hearing this, and couldn't help but raised his hand and frowned.
"Brother, it's really strange. Why are the civil servants in the Hanlin Academy so knowledgeable..."

"It seems quiet, but they drink one cup after another."

"Especially Master Yu, with his frail physique, he managed to drink four or five pots straight without batting an eyelid!"

Zhao Han gave a bitter laugh, "Who knows? Those civil servants are really hiding their true abilities."

In the bridal chamber, which is magnificent and decorated with red candles burning brightly.

Hualan was wearing a dark green brocade wedding dress with gold weaving, a red gold headpiece with kingfisher feathers on her head, and holding a round fan. She sat upright on the bed, looking out the door from time to time with a look of nervousness and anticipation.

"It's been so long, why is the son-in-law still stuck in front?" Cai Zan, the dowry maid, stood by and muttered softly.

But just as they finished speaking, the master and servant heard footsteps approaching from afar.

Hualan hurriedly straightened her posture and held the round fan properly.

Just as Zhao Han pushed the door open, her body trembled slightly and her breathing became rapid.

"Son-in-law." Cai Zan bowed quickly.

Zhao Han glanced at her and asked softly, "Madam, have you had dinner yet?"

Cai Zan repeatedly shook her head, "My dear son-in-law, according to etiquette, the bride cannot eat before she has performed the fan ceremony."

"The lady has been dressing since the morning of the 11th hour and hasn't eaten a single grain of rice."

"How can this be possible?" Zhao Han frowned slightly and immediately ordered the maid outside the door to go to the kitchen to get some easily digestible food.

Hua Lan's heart was moved when she heard this. She moved her fan half an inch away, revealing a pair of almond-shaped eyes filled with water.

Cui Chan gently reminded, "Sir, finish drinking the wedding wine with the Madam. You should always follow the proper etiquette first."

"Okay." Zhao Han responded and stepped into the inner room.

As the footsteps got closer, Hua Lan's heart was beating slightly, and the slender jade fingers holding the round fan unconsciously tightened.

Looking at Hua Lan, whose shoulders were as slender as a knife and whose figure was full of grace, Zhao Han couldn't help but soften his gaze. He sat down beside her, held her hands holding the fan, and gently pushed the fan away.

A radiant and lustrous face gradually emerged from behind the fan.

Under the candlelight, Hualan's cheeks were flushed, her eyelashes were trembling, and her eyes were filled with tenderness and shyness.

"Hua'er..." Zhao Han called softly, his voice as gentle as jade.

Hua Lan pursed her lips, lowered her eyelashes, and said softly, "Sir..."

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