Surrounded by maids, Bai Chuxiao entered the bridal chamber. Once everyone had left, she immediately lifted her veil. Having that thing on her head was incredibly stuffy. The entire room was ablaze with red, almost blinding her. Of course, there was also a figure in red beside her. This was the first time she had ever seen Chu Tianze in red, which made his originally sharp and rugged face appear even more noble and imposing…
Chu Tianze stared intently at the woman beside the bed, who was even more radiant, elegant, and captivating than ever before. A ripple of emotion stirred within him; from today onward, they would be husband and wife.
Bai Chuxiao, her red veil twirling, looked at the man beside her in a dark red wedding robe and blinked. "Is it okay if I take it off myself?"
Chu Tianze smiled and shook his head, gently saying, "Xiaoxiao, rest and eat something first. There's still a lot of trouble to come today."
"Are we going to have a wedding night prank?" Tonight is their wedding night! Thinking of the booklet her second aunt had given her, Bai Chuxiao blinked. She was, after all, a "distinguished young woman" of the 21st century; she didn't need to look at this kind of thing at all. With Chu Tianze's face like that, it would be foolish not to take advantage. But Chu Tianze usually acted like a gentleman who wasn't interested in women; would he be shy or impotent? ...
Chu Tianze calmly allowed his wife to scrutinize him for a while before speaking softly, "Xiaoxiao, have you looked enough?"
Bai Chuxiao chuckled twice. Chu Tianze suddenly stroked the back of her head with his large hand, drawing her closer to him. Just as their faces were about to touch, Bai Chuxiao suddenly felt her heart race and stammered, "What are you going to do? Now is not the time."
A glint of light flashed in Chu Tianze's deep eyes as he softly asked, "Does Xiaoxiao mean it can be later?"
Looking into those captivating eyes, Bai Chuxiao's cheeks flushed slightly. Just then, a maid's voice came from outside the door, ordering Chu Tianze to go out and offer toasts. Bai Chuxiao used this opportunity to slap him away, feigning composure, "Go quickly, His Majesty and Consort Jing are still here."
Chu Tianze chuckled twice, gently pinched her cheek, and said softly, "Wait for me!"
After he left, Bai Chuxiao got up, walked to the desk, picked up a book and started reading. Four maids who had followed her in brought in food.
"Miss, why is your face a little red?" Qingzhu asked, puzzled.
Bai Chuxiao calmly replied, "Really? Maybe it's because the veil makes it stuffy." In her heart, she couldn't help but curse. Who was flirting with whom here? Chu Tianze was clearly a repressed pervert. She suddenly remembered the first time the two of them watched Chu Tianyou and Bai Chuwan's live sex show at the Spring Banquet. That guy clearly didn't change his expression at all!
The maids didn't think much of it. Lanxiang stepped forward and said with a smile, "What 'Miss'? From now on, you should call her Princess."
Inside the main hall of the Prince of Yan's residence, Emperor Wenxuan was still there, making all the guests feel somewhat uneasy. The Crown Prince could only stand by and watch over him. Chu Tianze couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Seventh brother, come quickly and offer a toast to Father and Consort Jing." The eldest princess didn't think too much about it. Her seventh brother had indeed made many contributions and was also Father's youngest son, so it was normal for Emperor Wenxuan to come.
Chu Tianze poured a cup and handed it to Emperor Wenxuan, saying, "Father."
Emperor Wenxuan took the cup, sipped it, and smiled, saying, "Yes, from now on, live a good life with Princess Changning."
"yes"
After Chu Tianze toasted Consort Jing, Emperor Wenxuan suddenly spoke again, "Minister Murong..."
Murong Yuan, who had been sitting not far from Emperor Wenxuan, knew he was being addressed and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty."
Emperor Wenxuan said in a deep voice, "Minister Murong, your politeness is too formal. Back then, you followed me in conquering the world. We were not only ruler and subject, but also comrades-in-arms."
Murong Yuan remained calm and slowly said, "Your Majesty, this is unacceptable. A ruler is a ruler, and a subject is a subject. Besides, I have long since left the court and am now simply enjoying my grandchildren at home."
Emperor Wenxuan laughed a few times, then slowly said, "You haven't changed your habit of always talking about rules after all these decades, but you have indeed raised your granddaughter very well."
Murong Yuan smiled and said, "It is his good fortune that His Majesty values him."
Emperor Wenxuan then said in a deep voice, "Seventh Brother, come here. You should also offer a toast to General Murong."
Chu Tianze harbored doubts, but still poured another cup of wine. Suddenly, Consort Jing spoke up, "Your Majesty, how can this be… Even if you value General Murong highly, the Seventh Prince is still a prince…"
Emperor Wenxuan's face showed some displeasure. "My beloved consort, I have already said that General Murong is different from others..."
The Crown Prince, watching from the side, was somewhat confused. He didn't know much about what happened back then, and his mother was very tight-lipped about these matters. When did his father value Murong Yuan so much? And why did the Seventh Prince have to offer him a toast? Who was being honored or belittled? If he truly valued Murong Yuan, why was his title stripped back then?
Chu Tianze picked up his wine glass and said calmly, "What Father Emperor said is true. General Murong is Xiaoxiao's maternal grandfather, and as a junior, I should offer him a toast."
Emperor Wenxuan nodded, and Chu Tianze then handed the wine cup to Murong Yuan with a touch of respect, saying, "General Murong, please."
Murong Yuan quickly waved his hand and bowed to Emperor Wenxuan and Chu Tianze, saying, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, this old minister cannot accept this wine."
Emperor Wenxuan said in a deep voice, "I have already said that you should drink this wine. Are you trying to disobey my decree?"
Murong Yuan looked troubled and slowly said, "I wouldn't dare, then this old minister would be impolite to refuse." He then took the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp. "Your Highness, I will have to trouble you to take care of Xiaoxiao from now on."
Chu Tianze nodded slightly
After a moment, Emperor Wenxuan gently pressed his temples twice and slowly said, "I'm really getting old. I only had a couple of drinks and I already feel a bit tired."
The Crown Prince quickly helped him up, respectfully saying, "Father, let me escort you back to the palace." His father had stayed long enough, longer than he had spent at the Eastern Palace on his wedding day. The fifth and sixth princes had finally calmed down; was his father going to support the seventh prince to fight against him?
Emperor Wenxuan waved his hand and instructed, "Jinzhong, I will rest at the Seventh Prince's residence for a quarter of an hour before returning to the palace. Remember to call me."
Consort Jing quickly helped him up, saying, "Your Majesty..."
Emperor Wenxuan said in a deep voice, "You rarely come out, so you don't need to keep me company. Just stay here and catch up with Seventh Prince and the others. You'er, help me to rest."
"yes"
After Emperor Wenxuan left, everyone at the table remained composed. The eldest princess lowered her eyes. Having survived the late empress's passing, she was no fool. Her father had clearly been testing her, but she couldn't understand why. Why was her father so worried about a low-ranking concubine deep within the palace, an elderly woman without any official position?
Consort Jing didn't say much, only smilingly instructing Chu Tianze to get along well with Bai Chuxiao. Chu Tianze responded calmly, but his heart was in turmoil. The audacious thought that had crossed his mind that day at the Murong residence resurfaced.
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