Returning to Zhu Gaojie’s Prince Qi’s Mansion, gongs and drums were playing, and guests were swarming in. They were all dignitaries from the capital and wealthy families. When high-ranking officials came to this palace, they had to keep their heads down.
Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, Xu Jingchang, the Duke of Dingguo, Liu Sheng, the Marquis of Anyuan, Zheng Heng, the Marquis of Wu'an, Zhang Xin, the Marquis of Longping, Xu Heng, the Bo of Xing'an...
There were countless people with distinguished status who came to participate in King Qi's wedding, especially the military giants, who had a favorable impression of Zhu Gaojie. After all, Zhu Gaojie was the heir to the British Duke Zhang Fu, the top military leader, and now he is closely related to him.
He has a high prestige in the Southwest Army, and he has a natural friendly relationship with the military.
In addition to nobles and military officers, half of the six ministers also came. If the cabinet members were not of insufficient rank, they would probably all come to send money. After all, although the cabinet is not weaker than the six ministers or even better in power, most of them
They are junior officials from the Hanlin Academy. They are not eligible to participate in the prince's wedding.
These visiting civil servants have no friendship with Zhu Gaojie, but they have a close relationship with the East Palace. They don't look at the monk's face to look at the Buddha's face. Prince Qi and the Crown Prince have a good relationship. This is a well-known thing. They will naturally want to marry Prince Qi.
Come to cheer.
"Prince Qi, I got to enjoy your wedding wine today. I have been looking forward to it for several years." Cheng Guo Gong Zhu Yong was holding the golden bottle, his face flushed.
Zhu Gaojiu greeted with a smile: "Haha, you're welcome. Duke Cheng is here today to support me. This prince's palace is really full of glory."
Zhu Yong is the second generation Cheng Guogong, and his father is Zhu Neng, King of Dongping. At that time, Zhu Di sent Zhu Neng and Mu Sheng to attack Jiaozhi in two groups. Zhu Neng died of illness during the expedition, and then Zhang Fu took over the team to conquer Jiaozhi.
After Zhu Neng's death, Zhu Yong ascended the throne and had a very good relationship with the British government. After all, the two came from the same family, both were the second generation of Jingnan generals, and were fellow comrades of the Ming Dynasty's military.
Now that Zhu Gaojie has taken over the British government, Zhu Yong will naturally have to establish a good relationship with Zhu Gaojiao to maintain this friendly relationship.
"Your Majesty is giving me face like this, so I must give you a toast." Although Zhu Yong seems to be a reckless man, he is actually very smart and good at dealing with people and the world.
Zhu Gaojiu laughed loudly: "Come on, come on, today is the wedding of our king. We must get drunk before we get off, and get drunk before we get off!"
"Prince Qi is a man of great temperament, I'll give you a toast!"
"It's so clear!"
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Zhu Gaojie didn't know how many glasses of wine he drank while drinking, but he always had a good drinking capacity and was just a little tipsy.
At this time, a voice was heard: "His Royal Highness is here!"
The fat man with a fat body walked in with the help of others. Zhu Gaojie stepped forward to greet him with a smile: "Brother, you are really a busy man. You are actually late for my brother's big day."
"Oh, don't talk about it. The papers about the Shandong flood were all piled up in the imperial study room today. The emperor called me over to do some busy work. I was so tired that it took me a long time to get out." The prince said cheerfully,
"Don't say anything, I'll punish myself with a drink!"
"Hum, look at what you said. You are the crown prince. The things you do for the emperor are all national affairs. The matter of your brother's marriage is nothing compared to the national affairs of the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Gaojie held the wine glass and took a sip.
And then, "My brother drank this glass of wine for you as punishment!"
Prince Zhu Gaochi could not help but burst into tears when he saw Zhu Gaojie giving him face like this. He squeezed Zhu Gaojie's hand and said, "Fourth brother! Good brother!"
"Brother! What a great brother!"
Everyone couldn't help but be filled with emotion when they saw such a scene of deep brotherhood.
But in fact, Zhu Gaojie had some idea in his mind. Although he knew that the prince was just acting for the occasion, the effect of the show was considered to be adequate.
Perhaps the prince is really moved. If the king of Han and Zhao were as sensible as Zhu Gaojie, the prince would be much more comfortable. After all, although the prince is famous for his benevolence, he is also good at political calculations. p>
With the arrival of the prince, another distinguished guest also arrived.
However, this distinguished guest did not come in person, but brought a gift - a group of eunuchs came with the emperor's will.
"The emperor was entrusted with the destiny of heaven and made a decree saying: King Qi is getting married, God has made it beautiful. This is a calligraphy treasure that will last a hundred years. I admire this!"
The eunuchs carried framed imperial letters, written in black and white on white paper - "A Good Marriage in Gold and Stone"
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The bridal chamber, brightly lit with red candles, is covered with the word "囍", and the atmosphere is warm and cozy.
Zhu Gaojie took a long breath of alcohol and finally recovered.
Although he has a good drinking capacity, he is also a little dizzy at this time.
Even so, Zhu Gaojie, an old virgin for more than 20 years, has not forgotten about getting into the bridal chamber.
Zhang Yingzhen, whose head is covered with a gold-threaded and red-bottomed hijab, is sitting in front of the couch with a dignified and steady posture. She is worthy of being a lady coming out of the house.
Zhu Gaojie stepped forward and lifted up his red hijab, revealing Zhang Yingzhen's beautiful face. She was already charming, but now with a little makeup, she is even more beautiful. Her long eyelashes flickered slightly, and her pair of peach blossom eyes were as gentle as water. p>
"Whose bride is this? She is so beautiful." Zhu Gaojie couldn't help but said in a teasing tone, "Bride, she is so beautiful. I will go to the top of the mountain to be the village wife with the bandit grandpa!" Zhang Yingzhen covered her mouth and chuckled, and continued with Zhu Gaojie: "Do you dare? This little girl is the princess of Prince Qi's family. Aren't you afraid that my prince will chase you to the end of the world?"
"What the hell is King Qi? I don't take him seriously!" Zhu Gaojiao said unruly, "Tell you, Grandpa Bandit, there is no woman I can't get my eye on!"
Zhang Yingzhen showed a pitiful and touching look: "Grandpa Bandit is so powerful that the little girl doesn't want to be Princess Qi. Instead, she will follow Grandpa Bandit to become Mrs. Yazhai. Wouldn't it be nice?"
Zhu Gaojie raised her smooth and white chin with his fingers and said with great interest: "What a Princess Qi. She is planning to have sex before she even enters the bridal chamber. It seems that I will never be polite to you." p>
Zhang Yingzhen rolled her eyes and said in a seductive voice: "Aren't you a bandit grandpa? Why are you becoming King Qi again?"
"Haha, I am King Qi, and I am also the bandit grandpa. You can't run away today!"
Zhu Gaojie pushed the bride down on the couch, arrogantly and domineeringly said, "You are going to roll your eyes at me, right? I will make you roll your eyes and roll your eyes as much as you want tonight!"
The red candle was extinguished, and there was no other sound in the room, except that there were many mosquitoes, and the sound of swatting mosquitoes was continuous.
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The rising sun shines on the red glazed tiles of Prince Qi's Mansion.
Zhu Gaojie walked out of the room refreshed, but the words of the person next to him almost broke his guard.
The man said calmly: "Last night you rocked the bed from the end of Xu Shi to the beginning of Yin Shi, for almost three hours. I must remind you to pay attention to rest."
"You shadow attendants... do you still care about this?" Zhu Gaojiu raised his forehead and looked at the shadow attendant Aqi, who was dressed in black.
A Qi shook his head and said: "No, I'm just a friendly reminder. Although you are strong and don't care about this, if you continue to live such an inhuman night life, the princess is very likely to suddenly die less than a year after marrying into Prince Qi's Mansion.