Officials had to curry favor with them, but these princes and grandsons of the emperor were just there to eat.

Everyone knows that the Zhao family's food is delicious.

The news that the Zhao family had accepted money to book banquets had spread throughout the capital.

That's why those greedy boys didn't dare to come after the princess entered the house.

Today, those greedy young men naturally brought gifts to the door.

It's been a long time since I've eaten at the Zhao family's house, and I'm really craving it.

Just then, a vice minister from the Ministry of Revenue was about to say a few words of toast when he was stopped by the eldest grandson of the emperor.

"My lord, today is my cousin's housewarming party. Your presence is the best blessing we can receive."

Good food should not be missed, and the Zhao family's cuisine is renowned for its deliciousness. Please savor it, sir.

Well then, the minister had no choice but to drink the cup he was holding in one gulp.

Then he lowered his head and ate his food, "Hmm, it really tastes good."

One of the young men who had previously scraped together money to attend the Zhao family's dinner party was recommending the dishes to his father while eating, saying which dish tasted the best.

I always attend banquets to build connections, but I never expected that I would come to the Zhao family's house simply to eat.

Since others are eating, we have to eat too. Many people had the same thought: it seems that in recent years, they have never been full at other people's banquets.

Yes, they not only ate their fill today, they ate until they were stuffed.

The whole roasted lamb and roasted suckling pig on the table were especially delicious, leaving the people with greasy mouths.

Fortunately, the Zhao family had made thorough preparations, and the servants had been trained by the princess. Every quarter of an hour, they would come over to change the guests' hot, damp towels.

Once your mouth and hands are dirty from eating, you'll have something to clean them.

The service was absolutely impeccable.

The Zhao brothers, Zhao Qingyang and Zhao Jiuzhong, along with Yan Fenglou, ate and discussed academic matters.

While eating himself, Zhao Minggeng didn't forget to take care of everyone else.

"Everyone ate to their heart's content. We roasted a few extra whole lambs and suckling pigs today."

After you finish what's on the table, if you like, we'll bring out another one.

The response I received was, “Okay, then bring one more. I was worried there wouldn’t be enough to eat, so I didn’t dare reach for another one.”

The atmosphere was lively; indeed, a banquet focused solely on eating is the best.

Because Zhao Qingyi was about the same age as the eldest grandson of the emperor, the two had a lot in common to talk about.

The eldest grandson of the emperor told Zhao Qingni about hunting in the hunting grounds, and Zhao Qingni told the eldest grandson about riding horses on the grasslands and the customs of various places.

Although the topics discussed were from all over the world, they were remarkably harmonious.

The heartfelt conversation was indeed very enjoyable.

After everyone finished Zhao Qingyang's housewarming banquet, they learned that there would be another housewarming banquet hosted by Zhao Qingyi. They all exclaimed that they would come again.

The officials were quite pleased with themselves, never expecting that attending the son-in-law's housewarming banquet would give them the opportunity to make their mark, and even allow them to connect with people they would normally never have the chance to do so.

In the court of the Divine Dragon Kingdom, there is no longer any concept of taking sides; the Crown Prince is the next emperor, and that is an unchangeable fact.

The remaining tasks for the ministers were naturally to promote them to higher official positions and to arrange marriages for their younger relatives.

Choosing which family to marry into, whether to be a bride or a groom, requires careful consideration.

Basically, no family's children's marriage is not for the purpose of political alliance.

The Zhao family is a typical example.

An ordinary farming and scholarly family, all because their granddaughter married into a good family and became a prince consort through connections with a princess.

As the saying goes, "When one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."

If Zhao Minggeng knew that his family would be compared to chickens and dogs, he would definitely retort, "Your family are the chickens, your family are the dogs."

The eldest princess was indeed tired today. After seeing off all the guests, she prepared to return to the Zhao residence.

Zhao Qingyang kept them there.

"Mother, you've worked hard today. The east wing of the main house in the backyard is reserved for Father and Mother."

It's dark and the roads are slippery, and the temperature outside has dropped. Mother, why don't you stay overnight at your son's place tonight?

Princess Yan Yue was very happy. She was very pleased to hear that a room had been specially reserved for the couple.

It was definitely worth spoiling this kid.

The couple stayed overnight at Zhao Qingyang's house.

Zhao Qingyan and her husband still took Fu Nan back to their residence.

The family of three are secretive people, especially in winter, they all like to sleep in a space.

Where the princess is, there are a lot of secret guards. You can tell whether someone is living in a room or not just by listening to their breathing.

Zhao Qingyan and her family didn't want their secret to be discovered.

The distance wasn't far, and we were traveling by carriage, so there was no worry about getting cold.

In particular, the clothes worn by their family members are made of special materials that are very warm.

"From today onwards, Qingyi and Qingyang, those two boys, will have their own place to live and can be considered independent."

Once their marriage is settled, it seems there's nothing left to worry about.

Zhao Minggeng said, holding his wife in his arms as they lay in the warm quilt.

The princess nodded, only then noticing that it was dark and Zhao Minggeng couldn't see her.

"Yes, both children are good. When it comes to choosing a wife, we must choose carefully."

"When my sons choose wives, they should let me, their mother, know so I can send someone to investigate."

Zhao Minggeng was naturally pleased by his wife's thoughtfulness and began praising the princess again.

This skill seems to have become part of Zhao Minggeng's daily routine since the two got married.

They can always find something that makes the princess shine.