Drunk Bamboo

On April 28th, King Wen got married.

Red firecrackers, deep red silk, and bright red lanterns were displayed from outside the imperial palace all the way along Suzaku Street to Prince Wen’s residence.

Firecrackers that roared through the sky were set off along the streets, red silk was tied on the trees all over the city, and crowds of people were surging in an endless stream, making the city lively and festive.

The people who wanted to share in the festivities discussed:

"The Wind King's wedding was already grand enough, but I didn't expect to see an even grander wedding in just four months! I am so lucky!"

"Isn't this ceremony comparable to the prince's wedding banquet ten years ago?"

"That's for sure. Your Majesty is a wise ruler. Now the country is rich and the people are strong, the treasury is sufficient, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. Naturally, the ceremony will be more grand than it was ten years ago. Moreover, Prince Wen was born to the Imperial Noble Consort, and the Imperial Noble Consort is the patron saint of our Rao country."

"I only heard that the Imperial Concubine worshipped Buddha. What does it mean to protect the Empress?"

"You young people, you don't know that back then..."

"Crackle! Crackle..."

The old man's voice was drowned out by the sound of firecrackers.

Hua Qinfeng and Xie Yuzhu prepared gifts and seeing that the time was almost up, they set off for Prince Wen's Mansion to attend the wedding banquet.

It was the first time that Xie Yuzhu saw a wedding scene and she was completely shocked.

I heard that her wedding with Hua Qinfeng was also very grand. Although she was the protagonist that day, she didn't have a chance to take a look.

Now that King Wen was married, she truly felt the grandeur of the royal family.

It was already dark, but the outside and inside of Prince Wen's palace were as bright as day.

There was a big red lantern every ten steps and a small red lantern every five steps. Every room had plenty of candles lit, all burning silver.

Hua Qinfeng was not surprised at all.

Even Yunling and Chaoyang who were following them had calm expressions.

Among the people from Prince Feng's Mansion, only Princess Xie Yuzhu's eyes lit up.

She looked around and exclaimed, "King Wen's wedding is so grand! All the officials in Zhongdu and those who have some connection with the royal family are here, right? I see that even the carriages are lined up at the gate, and the palace is as bright as day. I guess this is the case."

Hua Qinfeng looked at her in confusion. It was obviously similar to their wedding, so what was so good about it?

"My father attaches great importance to it, so the people from the Ministry of Rites will naturally arrange it according to the best standards."

"What was it like when we got married? Was it as lively as King Wen's?" Xie Yuzhu knew it was a stupid question, but still couldn't help asking.

"Almost." Hua Qinfeng replied.

"I was covered with a veil and couldn't see anything. I only knew that the prince held my hand and walked with me all the way. After we bowed in the hall and entered the house, we kept waiting. Then the prince came drunk."

Xie Yuzhu looked up at the picture of a loving couple painted on the lantern, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up. It was really beautiful.

Hua Qinfeng was slightly stunned.

She had never seen a wedding scene, so she was so surprised.

Thinking back to the wedding night, the two of them were quarreling and unhappy, and he felt very guilty towards Xie Yuzhu.

"I was not good at that time and did not leave a good impression on you. In the future, I will treat you well and make up for my shortcomings."

Thinking about it now, Hua Qinfeng felt very regretful.

I regretted not being more gentle when holding her hand, and not talking to her properly after sending her back to her room, making her wait for an entire night.

What he regretted most was that he shouldn't have drunk so much and been so rude to her.

I regret it.

Xie Yuzhu smiled and said to him, "Every bride and groom must be nervous and afraid, after all, it's their first time. If I were the prince, I would probably drink to boost my courage."

Hua Qinfeng looked up eagerly: "I'm not scared. I, I'm just happy and drunk."

"Yes, I drank too much. I didn't even drink the wedding wine."

Her eyes suddenly widened: "Wedding wine?!"

Xie Yuzhu smiled and said, "The prince certainly doesn't remember. Never mind, it's all in the past, it doesn't matter anymore. The prince probably doesn't even know what the wedding wine is."

She just smiled and didn't take it too seriously, continuing to admire the luxury of Prince Wen's mansion.

But Hua Qinfeng couldn't get through.

Was he so drunk that he didn't even drink the wedding wine with Yuzhu? !

It’s so wrong!

At this moment, I was worrying about how to make it up to Xie Yuzhu, but it seemed that no matter how I tried to make it up, it would be of no use.

The Crown Princess saw Xie Yuzhu among the crowd and walked towards her with a smile.

"Yuzhu, you are here."

Xie Yuzhu was surprised and bowed quickly: "Crown Princess, you are here really early. Are my father and mother here too?"

"Father and mother are afraid that the guests will be restrained if we arrive too early, so please come later. I've brought Lin'er here first." The Crown Princess today was different from the one at the Liushang Qushui Banquet, she didn't seem so tense.

The Crown Princess turned around and waved to a little boy in his teens: "Lin'er, come and meet your Third Uncle and Third Aunt."

"Nephew Jinlin greets Third Uncle and Third Aunt!"

Hua Jinlin was a small man, and he bowed in a very formal manner.

He has red lips, white teeth, delicate eyebrows and beautiful eyes, and looks like a real little boy.

Xie Yuzhu quickly extended her hand: "Excuse me, Crown Prince. Your eyebrows and eyes are exactly like the Crown Princess'. She will definitely be very handsome when she grows up."

Hua Jinlin raised his head and stared at Xie Yuzhu with his round black eyes. When his gaze moved to Hua Qinfeng, he suddenly smiled.

When she smiles, there is a small dimple on her left cheek, which is very cute.

The young face was full of righteousness: "Thank you for the compliment, Third Aunt, but a man should have ambitions and care about the world. I want to be a virtuous person like my father. I also admire heroes like Third Uncle who fight on the battlefield to protect the people."

"The Crown Prince has great ambitions!" Xie Yuzhu praised, and then said to Hua Qinfeng with a smile, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince admires you very much."

Hua Qinfeng glanced at the child at his feet, looking impatient.

Most children like to cry and make noises, don’t understand what people say, and can’t be beaten. Hua Qinfeng really doesn’t want to have too much contact with them for fear of being pestered.

Hua Jinlin looked up at Hua Qinfeng with reverence: "Third uncle, my father said that you have unparalleled martial arts skills. Can you come to the palace and teach me?"

"This..." He couldn't help but frown.

Seeing that Xie Yuzhu quite liked Hua Jinlin, it was not good to act too cold.

Before he could figure out how to decline, Hua Jinlin said with a disappointed look on his face, "Gao Fengyu said that I have asthma and cannot be overworked, so I am not suitable for martial arts training. Does Third Imperial Uncle also think that Lin'er is not talented enough to practice martial arts?"

Hua Qinfeng frowned and looked at Xie Yuzhu.

Fortunately, the Crown Princess spoke in time:

"Lin'er is still young. Didn't Doctor Qi say that when Lin'er grows up and is in better shape, he can ride a horse and shoot arrows?"

"Mother, I am already ten years old. I am not a child anymore. Father said that my third uncle went to the battlefield when he was thirteen, but I can't even ride a horse..."

As Xie Yuzhu listened, the smile on her face gradually faded, and she then cast a sympathetic look at Hua Jinlin.

Hua Qinfeng saw this move and immediately said, "I will teach you how to ride a horse."

Several people turned their eyes to Hua Qinfeng.

Hua Jinlin said excitedly: "Really?!"

Hua Qinfeng straightened his back and raised his head: "A man's words are as good as his words."

The Crown Princess said worriedly, "Your Majesty, I'm worried that Lin'er's body can't handle it."

Hua Jinlin looked expectantly: "Mother..."