Chapter 73 Wedding
"Your Majesty..."
When Emperor Qing was furious at Li Chengze's decision and thought he was acting too rashly, Eunuch Hou quietly walked into the palace, interrupting Emperor Qing's contemplation.
"What's the matter?"
Emperor Qing's face was still gloomy, with a hint of impatience in his eyes, and he asked Eunuch Hou calmly.
Eunuch Hou groaned secretly in his heart. His Majesty's anger at this moment was obviously not something he could bear easily, but due to his duty, he had to bite the bullet and reply:
"Back to Your Majesty, there is news from His Majesty the Second Highness. Your Majesty and Concubine Shu are specially invited to come to the wedding venue early and invite Your Majesty to enjoy it together."
Hearing this, Emperor Qing was stunned for a moment, then a playful smile appeared on his lips and he scolded, "This kid."
Emperor Qing understood that as the monarch of Daqing, his status was of great importance.
Although Li Chengze has publicly stated that the wedding is open to everyone, if this is true, I am afraid that the scene will get out of control and the wedding will become a laughing stock.
And by arriving early, he set up an invisible threshold for the wedding, which deterred those who felt they were of low status or had evil intentions.
Furthermore, Li Chengze's move was actually out of helplessness. His current status makes it difficult for him to hand out invitations at will like ordinary people.
It is necessary to take into account the face of the royal family and avoid offending any force.
Therefore, he chose such a seemingly open but ingenious approach, which not only expressed his wishes but also avoided the trouble that might be caused by direct rejection.
Thinking of this, Emperor Qing calmed down a little and told Eunuch Hou:
"Get ready. Concubine Shu and I will go to the second prince's wedding later."
Fan Xian and Li Chengze adopted completely different strategies when dealing with such complex human and worldly issues.
Fan Xian chose a golden mean, avoiding all possible disputes and offenses in the form of a family banquet, ensuring that the wedding was harmonious and warm, but also slightly low-key.
Li Chengze, on the other hand, showed a bold and intelligent conspiracy. He opened the door and welcomed everyone who was willing to come. This not only showed his magnanimity and magnanimity, but also skillfully avoided the possible negative effects of direct rejection.
Emperor Qing secretly approved of this handling method and believed that it was both appropriate and strategic.
Of course, although Li Chengze's invitation was broad, it was not without barriers.
Those who are truly brave or eager for opportunities will naturally attend the appointment at all costs, making the wedding full of guests and lively.
Officials in Kyoto would not miss this feast if they could spare the time. After all, this is an excellent opportunity to establish or deepen relationships with the prince.
Emperor Qing understood Li Chengze's intention, so he followed the trend and appeared in advance as a father to act as a "shield" for his son.
He claimed to be accompanying Concubine Shu, but in fact he also took this opportunity to show his support and recognition for Li Chengze.
The dragon chariot was started, carrying Emperor Qing and Concubine Shu, and drove slowly to Li Chengze's mansion. This scene not only demonstrated the majesty of the royal family, but also revealed the importance Emperor Qing attached to Li Chengze's marriage.
In recent days, the relationship between Emperor Qing and Concubine Shu has become closer because of Li Chengze. Mother is more valuable than son, and Concubine Shu's status has also been improved.
On such a special day, the two people traveling together added a bit of warmth and solemnity to the wedding.
When Emperor Qing came to the palace, everyone knelt down and saluted to show respect.
"Everyone, please stand up. Today's focus is on my second son. I am here as a father, not an emperor.
"Emperor Qing waved his hand with a loving and kind look on his face.
At this time, the atmosphere in the palace was extremely warm.
The eldest prince and the eldest princess came hand in hand, and the prince also came to the scene in person, as well as the third prince Li Chengping, Chen Pingping, General Qin, Lin Ruofu, Prime Minister Lin, and officials from the six ministries
In short, the arrival of Emperor Qing invisibly set the stage for the wedding Adding a layer of threshold, only those with prominent status can participate.
Naturally, these senior officials in the imperial court would not miss this rare opportunity for official friendship and came to the scene one after another.
After arriving, they were full of praise for the wedding decoration and were dazzled.
The first thing that caught the eye was a huge cake. Its size and magnificence were far greater than those previously presented to Fan Xian and the eldest prince. As for the eldest prince's criticism of the degree of care put into the cake, this is understandable. After all, the skill of making cakes is getting better and better day by day, which is natural.
In addition, although there is a dazzling array of food on site, there are no fixed seats.
Guests can move around freely and pick from the food on the table.
Waiters busily shuttled around, pouring wine and clearing dishes for the guests.
This novel way of dining makes everyone feel novel.
His Royal Highness named this dining method "buffet", a novel and appropriate term.
There is also the ice-cold wine. In the hot summer, holding a goblet in hand and taking a sip will make you feel refreshed both physically and mentally.
The officials were in groups, drinking wine and chatting freely. Seeing this, Li Chengze nodded secretly in his heart.
This scene has the style of a modern cocktail party.
“Your Highness, the auspicious time has arrived and it is time to greet the bride.
"Xie Bian, dressed in wedding clothes, walked up to Li Chengze and reminded him.
"Okay, let's go!" Li Chengze announced loudly, his voice full of anticipation and excitement.
The team welcoming the bride was already ready to go, and with his order, the team immediately took action.
A bright red wedding sedan was lifted high by eight strong men and became the focus of the team.
Li Chengze, wearing a bright red dress and riding a majestic horse, led the way.
Following closely behind were the eldest prince and the third prince, who accompanied Li Chengze on the road to welcoming the bride.
The prince originally wanted to join the celebration, but Li Chengze considered that the prince, as the future monarch, had a high status and it was not appropriate to welcome him with him, so he politely declined the prince's kindness.
Among the welcoming processions, the most eye-catching thing was the ten ornately decorated carriages.
Each carriage is equipped with a huge carriage, which is covered with bright red cloth, adding a sense of mystery.
As the wedding team marched, many onlookers gathered on both sides of the road, and they all praised Li Chengze's handsomeness.
"Look, that is His Highness the Second Prince Li Chengze! What a talent!
" Such compliments came from the crowd from time to time.
"My gratitude is beyond words. Thank you for your sincere blessings. Haha, please wait a moment. The entourage is handing out the wedding candies!"
"Today is a happy day for His Highness. I hope this celebration can spread all over the world to participate in this grand event!"
"Please be sure to take two wedding candies, so that this sweetness and happiness will accompany you!"
Li Chengze bowed his hands with his hands, faced the cheering people on both sides, and shouted enthusiastically.
As he finished speaking, the ten large, fully loaded carriages that followed him in the queue moved forward slowly. The red silk curtain of the first carriage was gently lifted, revealing a dazzling array of items.
The two attendants jumped onto the carriage nimbly, each holding a shovel decorated with red silk, ready to go.
It turns out that the full load is nothing else, but a full load of wedding candies. Each one is wrapped in exquisite red paper, filled with a strong festive atmosphere, and looks particularly festive and attractive.
At the command, the shovel danced, raining sweet candies onto the crowd of spectators.
With joy on their faces, the people rushed to grab this rare treasure, with smiles of satisfaction and happiness on their faces.
You must know that in this era, sugar is almost as valuable to the common people as meat. In some aspects, due to its scarcity, the price is far higher than that of meat of the same weight.
Therefore, when they witnessed the Second Prince being so generous and scattering the candies in all directions, shovelful after shovelful of candy, everyone was filled with emotion and praised the Second Prince's generosity and magnanimity. This scene was truly unprecedented!
(End of this chapter)