The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

The matchmaker hurried forward and said.

"Don't worry, Princess. Once the prince comes and drinks the wedding wine with you and you become husband and wife, we can have your meal served."

"Oh, then why hasn't the prince come yet?"

Not just permission.

Dingdang and Anxiang also glared at the matchmaker.

It seemed like it was matchmaker’s fault that the prince didn’t come sooner.

When the matchmaker saw this, she quickly said with a smile.

"The princess's dowry was also delivered to the palace today along with the wedding procession. It was truly a magnificent affair!

The wedding ceremony between the prince and princess was over, but the dowry had not yet been fully delivered to the palace.

Although the prince does not need to handle these matters personally, he still has to attend to some of the social events, and there are so many guests in the front hall..."

As she was speaking, Anxiang interrupted her and reminded Xu Kekedao.

"Someone is coming."

Dingdang quickly handed the round fan to Xu Keke.

...

Chu Musheng left all the guards outside the hall and walked into the bridal chamber alone.

His eyes immediately locked onto Xu Keke, who was sitting upright on the big red wedding bed.

Her outfit today was bright and charming, yet also royal and luxurious. She covered her face with a round fan.

The princess was wearing a wedding dress embroidered with black stitching and sitting on a wedding bed covered in red.

He seemed to be emitting a mysterious light, which made everything around him pale in comparison.

Chu Musheng's heartbeat couldn't help but quicken.

He walked slowly closer, took the round fan from Xu Keke's hand, and her beautiful face came into view.

Xu Ke lowered her eyes, her eyelashes were thick and long, and her cheeks were rosy, as beautiful as the peach blossoms blooming in spring.

Chu Musheng was slightly stunned, and was a little dazed for a moment.

Xu Ke looked up and met his burning gaze. Her heart trembled and she quickly lowered her head.

"Princess, you look truly beautiful today. But isn't this phoenix coronet and bridal robe too heavy? How about I help you take it off?"

Chu Musheng said as he was about to help Xu Keke take off the phoenix crown on her head.

The matchmaker hurried forward to stop her.

"Your Highness, Princess, there's no need to rush. You two should first drink the wedding wine and tie the knot before you officially become husband and wife."

Chu Musheng nodded slightly, agreeing with the matchmaker's words.

The matchmaker quickly brought the wedding wine.

Chu Musheng and Xu Keke took it, linked their arms, and drank the wine that symbolized the couple's eternal union.

After drinking the wedding wine, the matchmaker cut off a lock of long hair for the two of them, weaved them together, and held the hair-tying ceremony.

After the ceremony, the matchmaker tactfully led the maids out of the room and considerately closed the door.

At this time, only Chu Musheng and Xu Keke were left in the room.

Chu Musheng and Xu Ke looked at each other.

Xu Ke can speak first.

"Your Highness, I feel a little top-heavy right now."

"Princess, this wedding dress must be too heavy. I will take off this heavy phoenix crown for you first."

Chu Musheng's voice was gentle and doting.

Xu Ke nodded slightly.

"Okay, thank you, Your Majesty."

Chu Musheng curled his lips and smiled, carefully taking off the phoenix crown on her head.

Xu Keke suddenly felt a lot more relaxed and shook his head slightly.

"Are you exhausted?"

Chu Musheng looked at her with eyes full of pity.

Xu Ke smiled slightly.

"As long as I can marry the prince, this little bit of fatigue is nothing."

"Really? Then I will help the princess take off this cumbersome wedding dress."

Chu Musheng stretched out his hand and Xu Ke dodged backwards.

"Your Highness, it's still early, and you still have to entertain the guests."

Chu Musheng chuckled when he heard that and pulled Xu Keke into his arms.

"Those guests are not as important as the princess. I will help her change into lighter clothes before we go."

Xu Ke pushed him lightly and said coquettishly.

"Your Highness, please don't be willful. This etiquette cannot be abandoned. You should go and entertain them, so as to avoid being criticized. I will wait for you in this room."

Seeing that she insisted, Chu Musheng had no choice but to agree.

"Well, Princess, please have a good rest. I will have someone bring you food."

After saying that, Chu Musheng turned and left the bridal chamber, heading towards the banquet hall in the front hall with his guards.

The guests in the hall were toasting each other, making the place very lively.

As soon as Chu Musheng came in, someone came forward to toast him.

Chu Musheng has a good alcohol tolerance, but he doesn't want to drink too much today and make the princess feel nauseous.

So his guards took over.

Sheng Yi, Sheng Er, Sheng San, Sheng Wu, and Sheng Liu shuttled around the banquet, drinking enthusiastically and chatting happily with the court officials.

Chu Musheng sat at the table with the Empress Dowager and the little emperor, drinking grape wine.

"Sheng'er, I am very pleased that you are getting married today. I hope you and the princess can soon have more children for the royal family."

The Empress Dowager said with a kind face.

Chu Musheng picked up the grape wine and clinked it lightly with the Empress Dowager.

"Thank you, mother. I will do my best."

After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.

The Empress Dowager also drank a cup.

"I'm getting old! I'm a little tipsy after drinking a few glasses of this juice tribute from the Western Barbarians."

"Queen Mother, please switch to peach juice!"

The little emperor who was drinking peach juice on the side blinked his eyes and responded in a baby voice.

"Uncle, I am also waiting for my little brother or sister."

Chu Musheng couldn't help but laugh and scratched his nose.

"Your Majesty, rest assured. Come, eat more food."

……

In the bridal chamber, Dingdang and Anxiang had helped Xu Keke change into a bright red silk dress, with her hair adorned only with a red velvet flower inlaid with oriental pearls.

Simple and bright.

The delicious food was quickly delivered from the dining room.

The bride was not allowed to leave the bridal chamber, and the maids placed the food one by one on the eight-immortal table outside the screen.

Xu Ke, who had just drunk a glass of wedding wine, was still blushing. Looking at the table full of delicious food, her appetite was whetted. She picked up her chopsticks and started to eat with relish.

While eating, he said to Dingdang and Anxiang who were serving him.

"There's nothing to do now. You two can go and have some feast! Miss, I can handle it on my own."

Dingdang and Anxiang shook their heads at the same time.

"Let's wait until you finish eating, young lady, and then we can go eat with the servants in the mansion."

Xu Ke finished her meal quickly, and the maids serving outside came in to take away the dishes.

Before leaving, he told Dingdang where they were going to have dinner.

"Miss, you take a rest first. The servants will be back after dinner."

Dingdang and Anxiang bowed and were about to leave.

Xu Ke called out to Anxiang.

"Did you bring the sketchbook that cousin Suer gave me?"

"I have it. I will give it to you right away, young lady."

Anxiang took out a booklet from a box and handed it to Xu Keke.

"Okay, go eat!"

Dingdang and Anxiang walked back, and Xu Ke was leaning on the couch, flipping through the picture album.

The more I look at it, the more suspicious I become.

Stickman?

Oh my god, could this be the legendary fire avoidance map?

...

The wedding banquet at Prince Sheng’s Mansion lasted until the hour of Xu.

The Empress Dowager, the young emperor, and the concubines in the palace hurried back to the palace before the palace gates were locked.

After seeing off all the guests who came to congratulate him, Chu Musheng took a shower and changed his clothes before returning to the bridal chamber.

Seeing the prince come in, Dingdang and Anxiang, who had been accompanying the young lady, bowed and left.

Chu Musheng walked to the bed, pulled open the bright red wedding quilt, and met Xu Ke's wide-open eyes.