Just then, Si Yang appeared in the front yard, also covering his forehead.
Upon seeing Su Wanyan, he bowed and lowered his eyes, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness, and Your Highness the Princess."
Si Yang looked like he was in a lot of pain.
Yesterday, he couldn't drink anymore early on, and in the second half, he was almost entirely forced to drink by Lü Cezhong. What's worse, he had no memory of what happened while he was drunk, and couldn't remember anything that had occurred.
Fortunately, he was alone in the room when he woke up, and since this was the Prince Gong's Mansion, he felt much more at ease.
The sight of Si Yang here also piqued Su Wanyan's curiosity: "Why has General Si Yang come to Fucheng as well?"
"Your Majesty, please just call me Si Yang." He was still not used to Su Wanyan calling him General, and said with a smile, "I asked the Empress Dowager for leave in advance on the grounds of mourning the Eldest Princess."
The eldest princess has been dead for so long, and Si Yang is now using this excuse to ask for leave. It's obvious at a glance that he doesn't really mean it.
Regardless of the reason, Su Wanyan was still grateful that he had come, and smiled with her eyes lowered: "Thank you."
Si Yang opened his mouth, but he was the one who should be saying thank you.
But before he could say it, Su Wanyan asked, "Is General Si Yang also going back to the inn?"
"Hmm." It was one thing to be so drunk at Prince Gong's mansion that he was unconscious, but to sleep for an entire day was really inappropriate.
It wouldn't be good for him to stay at the Prince's mansion any longer in this state, so he decided to go back to the inn to rest.
In fact, it wasn't just Lü Cezhong and Si Yang; there were many other guests in the mansion who were completely drunk, including many from Fucheng. Some of them were even unknown to Yu Nanqing and Su Wanyan, and they couldn't even remember their names.
Because they had drunk too late the night before, and because Lü Cezhong was in high spirits, one group after another had been drinking themselves into a stupor. Given the status of the Prince Gong's Mansion and the fact that this man was the Imperial General Xiaoteng, the guests naturally couldn't refuse him.
So he reluctantly drank with him, and sure enough, everyone got drunk that night.
Fortunately, the mansion had enough rooms for them to rest.
Apart from Lü Cezhong and Si Yang, who had just woken up, the other guests who had woken up earlier had already left the palace, while those who hadn't woken up yet were still sleeping in their rooms.
By the way, I heard Su He was also drunk. I wonder if she's sober yet?
Thinking this, he blurted out, "Did Su He come with you?"
Si Yang smiled and said, "When Your Highness sent me the letter, I also sent a letter to Su He. After Su He found out, he rushed to Fucheng and said that he would definitely come to the Empress's wedding."
"Thank you so much, you're so kind." Su Wanyan was sincerely grateful for the fact that they had traveled all this way just for the wedding.
She glanced at the sky: "It's almost dinnertime now. If you two don't mind, shall we chat in the pavilion tonight and have a few drinks?"
Upon hearing this, Si Yang and Lü Cezhong exchanged a glance and bowed, saying, "As long as Your Majesty doesn't mind..."
Su Wanyan smiled and looked at Yu Nanqing: "What does Your Highness think?"
“That is excellent.” Yu Nanqing had no reason to disagree.
As dusk fell, night quietly descended.
In the backyard of the Prince's Mansion, there is a unique pavilion called Xiehe Pavilion. The pavilion is located in the center of a huge lotus pond. The corridor leading to Xiehe Pavilion is built over the pond. When the maids bring dishes and snacks, their reflections are in the pond. At first glance, it looks like a fairyland.
The pavilion faces a stage made of artificial hill, where the melodious sounds of silk and bamboo instruments fill the air, and dancers gracefully dance among the artificial hill and pond.
Reflecting the lotus leaves in the pond, the lotus lanterns illuminated the entire pavilion, creating a pleasant atmosphere while also exuding a sense of extravagance.
Bright lanterns hung from the octagonal roof of the pavilion, and maids inside carried exquisite incense burners, from which wisps of smoke rose, carrying the pleasant aroma of sandalwood.
A short while later, a figure dressed in blue robes and ink bamboo came into view. Lü Cezhong spoke first: "Hey, you're here."
Su He hurried along, led by a maid, through the long corridor to the pavilion. She knelt down with her eyes lowered and said, "This humble subject, Su He, greets Your Highness and Your Highness."
He then bowed to Lü Cezhong and Si Yang, saying, "Greetings, Generals."
"Get up quickly."
After a long absence, Su He's face was no longer gloomy; her mind was clear, and she looked refreshed.
Su Wanyan guessed that Su He was doing quite well after leaving the capital, and since he had a close relationship with Si Yang, Si Yang would also help him.
Su He bowed again: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
He had just gotten up when he realized it was already dark.
Before he had fully regained consciousness, a maid came to tell him that Su Wanyan had invited him to a small banquet at Xiehe Pavilion. So, he quickly washed his face and rushed over.
To be honest, this was the first time Su He had ever drunk so much alcohol, and she was still feeling dizzy.
Now, seeing Su Wanyan hosting a small banquet, and noticing the wine pot on the stone table, his face turned pale; he really couldn't drink anymore.
Su Wanyan seemed to see right through his thoughts and smiled, "Don't worry, the wine in the pot today is sweet fruit wine, it won't make you drunk."
Even she can have a drink or two.
"If you really don't want to drink, we'll use tea instead of wine. Whether it's Xueshan Maojian or Da Hong Pao, whatever you like, Young Master Su, please choose."
The fine tea prepared in the Prince's mansion was meant to entertain guests, wasn't it?
Su Wanyan doesn't know much about tea ceremony, so collecting tea doesn't mean much to her.
"Yes." Su Wanyan took out a jar of osmanthus wine from under the stone table: "General Lü, this is yours."
"Hahaha." Lu Cezhong burst into laughter: "Your Majesty understands me best."
Su Wanyan smiled and said, "General Lü enjoys wine, but he must remember that drinking is harmful to his health."
She had just noticed the blank look on Lü Cezhong's face when she mentioned using tea instead of wine.
"Yes, yes, yes." Lü Cezhong laughed, "Your Majesty is right to reprimand me. I was so happy this time that I couldn't help but drink a little more."
At this moment, Su Wanyan raised the white jade wine cup in front of her, her tone tinged with apology: "To be honest, it was my fault for not being a good host this time, please forgive me."
Everyone rushed to see their wedding, but when she woke up this morning, she was only focused on shopping with Yu Nanqing, and she didn't even get a proper chance to talk to Lü Cezhong and Si Yang.
Su He has come from afar, so she should ask him about his situation.
And then there's Wang Zhang and his wife. Thinking about it, Su Wanyan felt that she hadn't done a good job as the hostess.
Although Yu Nanqing had made all the arrangements, she couldn't completely stay out of the picture, could she?
Upon hearing this, Lü Cezhong and the others quickly raised their wine cups to stop them, saying, "Your Highness, what is your intention? I have known the Prince for many years, Your Highness is being too formal by saying this."
They were brothers who had gone through thick and thin together. Although their social statuses were very different, they didn't really stand on ceremony when they were out in public.
Needless to say, Si Yang, given Su Wanyan and Yu Nanqing's status and position, how could she possibly deserve a word of poor hospitality from her?
As for Su He, he didn't have such thoughts at all. It was already a great favor that Yu Nanqing agreed to let him attend the banquet, so how could he possibly have any objections?
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