King Reliance Manor.
Li Yuan sat high in the hall with a gratified smile on his face.
Zhangsun Wugou, who was wearing a robe, stood side by side with Li Xuanlie.
In front of the hall, other than the aides of King Reliance's Mansion, all the officials above the third rank were present to congratulate him.
Even Li Jiancheng, who had a conflict the day before, had no choice but to put aside his hostility and come to congratulate his third brother.
Only Li Shi Min used the excuse that he was unwell and didn't attend the wedding.
According to etiquette, Li Xuanlie was only taking in concubines. There was no need for it to be too grand or complicated.
However, in order to show how much importance he placed on Zhangsun Wugou, Li Yuan had specially come to host this ceremony.
Therefore, the ceremony was organized by the Ministry of Rites, and it was naturally very grand.
Li Yuan's good intentions were rare, and Li Xuanlie couldn't bear to ignore them, so he let them be.
After all the ceremonies, Li Xuanlie and Zhangsun Wugou bowed to Li Yuan.
"Good, good, good. The two of you have to work hard so that I can carry my imperial grandson as soon as possible.”
Li Yuan couldn't help but exhort.
Zhangsun Wugou, who was under the veil, blushed slightly and felt embarrassed.
Li Xuanlie did not respond.
" Hahaha!" Li Yuan laughed loudly and said," Tonight is my Xuan Lie's wedding. This is a joyous day. I will not rest until we are drunk!"”
The ministers cheered in response.
The banquet began.
Only Li Xiu Ning was alone, drinking alone under the lamp, unable to hide the sadness on her face.
…
When the moon rose above his brow, the banquet was over.
Li Xuanlie and Zhangsun Wugou were already inside the bridal chamber that was decorated with lanterns and streamers.
At this moment, Li Xuanlie was at a loss.
When he conquered Rome in the west, even when Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, his expression did not change.
But now, facing the beautiful concubine beside him, he lost his composure.
After all, this was the first time the young man had experienced such a scene. Even the invincible King Reliance was no exception.
But at this moment, his mind was filled with thoughts of Li Xiu Ning.
He couldn't forget the scene of Li Xiu Ning drinking alone with a worried expression on her face.
He knew that Xiu Ning was only pretending to be magnanimous on the surface, but she was sad on the inside.
Seeing the man she loved take a concubine and spend the night with another woman, she could not see when she would be able to marry him.
How could any woman be calm and composed in such a torturous situation?
"Husband, it's time to take off the veil. Don't miss the auspicious time ~~"
Zhangsun Wugou rubbed his silk handkerchief and finally whispered a reminder.
Li Xuanlie, who had been absent-minded, trembled when he heard the word "husband".
Looking back at the beauty beside him, he remembered that he had neglected the woman beside him.
Regardless of the reason, she had already married him and become his woman. How could he ignore her?
Li Xuanlie sighed lightly. He picked up the wedding scale and lifted Zhangsun Wugou's red veil.
A shy and timid face entered his sight.
Today's Zhangsun Wugou was wearing a little makeup. His eyes were like autumn water and his face was like peach blossoms. He was indescribably breathtaking and moving.
She didn't need to say anything. Just by sitting there, she exuded an irresistible charm.
Li Xuanlie's calm heart suddenly began to tremble.
He felt as if his blood was burning.
Shua!
He stood up and left the bed, opening the door.
The wind blew past his face, and a chill hit his body, extinguishing the restlessness in his body by 30%.
When the maidservant outside the door saw him suddenly open the door and come out, she couldn't help but jump in shock and hurriedly bowed.
"How is Princess Ping Yang now?"
Li Xuanlie's thoughts immediately returned to Li Xiu Ning.
The maidservant replied," Your Highness, Her Highness Ping Yang is drunk and unconscious. She has been sent away by her people."”
Li Xuanlie felt as if his heart had been pricked by a needle.
Although Xiu Ning was a woman who could hold her liquor, she had never been drunk before.
Tonight was the first time she got drunk.
The only way to get her drunk was to drown her sorrows in alcohol.
Thinking of Xiu Ning's suffering, Li Xuanlie's burning blood was completely extinguished.
"Husband, it's getting late. Rest early ~~"
Zhangsun Wugou's shy voice rang out from behind him.
Li Xuanlie closed the door and turned to look at Zhangsun Wugou. He had already made up his mind.
Since this woman had married him as his concubine, he had to respect her and take care of her for the rest of her life. This was a responsibility that a man could not refuse.
However, it was only limited to respect.
"Go to sleep first. I just remembered that I still have some military matters to deal with.”
As Li Xuanlie spoke, he passed through the main room and arrived at the study.
He calmed his mind and cast away all distracting thoughts before burying his head in his books.
Zhangsun Wugou looked into the study room. His handsome face was focused and he couldn't help but sigh softly.
"Brother Xuan Lie, you are ultimately a person with deep feelings. Although you have taken me as a concubine, are you still with Princess Ping Yang?"
Although she was a little disappointed, she comforted herself that there was still a long way to go in the future and she had plenty of time.
Zhangsun Wugou lay down and wanted to sleep first.
However, she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
Unknowingly, the red candle burned out and the room dimmed, leaving only a ray of light shining from the study.
Zhangsun Wugou found it hard to fall asleep, so he quietly got up and glanced at the study.
Li Xuanlie, on the other hand, was in high spirits. He was still reviewing his work, not showing any signs of sleepiness.
Zhangsun Wugou poured a cup of hot tea and quietly entered the study.
"Husband, have a cup of tea to refresh yourself.”
She spoke softly with a smile on her face as she brought the tea to Li Xuanlie.
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