Hongli insisted on seeing the Fourth Prince and Lanqin off. As the group reached the gate, the Fourth Prince suddenly stopped and turned to face Hongli: "No need to see them off. I know your intentions! Today is your wedding day, and you are now an adult, no longer the child who used to play at my feet..."

Hongli's eyes reddened, and he nodded firmly. The Fourth Prince said with satisfaction, "Harmony in the family brings prosperity, and stability in the family ensures peace in the nation. You must manage your household well and treat your wives and concubines kindly. I know you have always been loyal and kind, and you should understand the heavy burden on your shoulders..."

The Fourth Master seemed to have had a few drinks, as he was much more talkative than usual. Those behind him were all secretly trying to decipher the meaning behind his words. Hongshi, hiding at the back, was on edge, not wanting to miss a single word the Fourth Master uttered.

Lanqin tugged at the Fourth Prince, pouting and whispering, "It's getting late, Hongli's drunk. You can reprimand him later..." The Fourth Prince glanced at Lanqin's wink and instantly understood her meaning. He smiled and instructed Hongli, "Work diligently, read books and cultivate yourself. Don't let me down..."

Watching the Fourth Prince's kind and amiable attitude towards Hongli from behind, Hongshi became even more convinced that it was only a matter of time before Hongli was made the Crown Prince. His face turned even uglier. However, when the Fourth Prince turned around to say goodbye to everyone, Hongshi immediately pretended to be repentant and reflect on his mistakes.

Just as Lanqin was about to get into the carriage, she stepped back to Hongli's side and whispered to him, "Tonight is our wedding night. You must think carefully and not disappoint them..." Hongli's face immediately turned red, and he lowered his head and replied in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Mother, I know..." Only then did Lanqin smile and get into the carriage, returning to the palace with the Fourth Prince and the others.

After Lanqin and the Fourth Prince left, the Bechuk couple and the Ushiha couple also bid farewell to Hongli and went back. Only Hongli, Hongshi, Hongzhou and others remained at the door. The Fujin's family members knew that the princes wanted to continue drinking, so they agreed to step aside and chat. Hongshi was the first to stand up and generously put his arm around Hongli's shoulder and said with a smile, "Fourth brother, today is your wedding day. You have been busy entertaining guests, and we brothers have not had a proper drink together... Come on... let's continue..." As he spoke, he tried to pull Hongli into the house.

Seeing that Hongli could barely stand, Hongzhou hurriedly stepped forward to stop him: "Brother, the four of us have already drunk enough. He still wants to consummate his marriage tonight, so why don't we just call it a night..."

Hongshi's expression changed drastically. He looked at Hongzhou and asked, "Do you look down on me as your elder brother? Don't you want to drink with me?" Hongzhou knew that Hongshi had been depressed since his demotion and was worried that he would overthink things, so he could only force a smile and say, "Elder brother, how could I..."

Seeing that Hongshi was determined, Hongzhou gritted his teeth and said to Hongshi, "Brother, how about this... Fourth Brother has had too much to drink, so let me keep you company and continue the fun..." Hongshi looked Hongzhou up and down, smiled without saying a word, and pulled Hongli forward, saying loudly, "Since that's the case, then let's drink until we drop tonight..."

Apart from a few young people of the same generation as Hongli, all the other princes and other members of the imperial clan had left. Everyone was still somewhat reluctant to leave, and when they saw Hongshi supporting Hongli as they returned, they started to make a fuss.

Hongli was dizzy and lightheaded, but he couldn't resist everyone's enthusiasm. Emboldened by the alcohol, he generously ordered his servants to set up another banquet, ready to drink to his heart's content.

Hongzhou looked at them worriedly and had no choice but to tell his servants to dilute the liquor with water.