Zhangsun Chong Was Very Depressed!!
Zhangsun Wuji looked at Zhangsun Chong's absent-minded appearance and knew what his son was thinking. However, what was done was done. They could not go against the Emperor's wishes.
Zhangsun Wuji looked worriedly at Zhangsun Chong and said,""It's getting late. Chong-er, go and rest.”
"Yes." After Zhangsun Chong agreed, he watched Zhangsun Wuji leave before returning to the study in his courtyard.
Zhangsun Chong looked at the painting of Princess Changle that he had hung up high in the study. Under the illumination of the candlelight, it was still as beautiful as ever, unlike the unreasonable appearance of Princess Gaoyang!
Thinking of this, Zhangsun Chong's heart ached. He was clearly going to marry Princess Changle, but God had played such a big joke on him.
Zhangsun Chong lay on the table and looked at the portrait, slowly falling asleep.
The next day, Zhangsun Chong was woken up by the servant opening the door. The servant was shocked to see that the groom was not in the bridal chamber but in the study. However, the matter of the master was not something that they could question, so the servant lowered his head and did not dare to look at him. He waited at the side.
Zhangsun Chong looked at the servant waiting at the side and waved his hand."I want to wash up."
"Yes, Young Master." The servant bowed and replied.”
After the servant finished speaking, he left in a hurry.
Zhangsun Chong stood up and stretched his body. It was really uncomfortable to sleep in the study room. He looked at the portrait of Princess Changle in front of him and walked up to examine it carefully. After a moment, he solemnly took down the painting and rolled it up to put it in the painting bucket beside the desk.
Footsteps sounded as a servant boy came in with a basin of water. Zhangsun Chong hurriedly washed up and left the manor.
Zhangsun Chong had already ordered the best Nu Er Hong in the Drunken Sky Restaurant and was waiting for the arrival of Cheng Tieniu and Du Gou.
The sound of the door opening rang out. Zhangsun Chong downed the wine in his glass and turned his head to look at the burly Cheng Tieniu. Cheng Tieniu walked in with a surprised expression, and behind him was Du Gou, who looked like a young master.
The two of them looked at each other and sat down beside Zhangsun Chong. Du Gou asked doubtfully,"Brother Zhangsun, what's wrong with you? Why aren't you at home looking after the bride properly? Why did you invite the two of us to this Drunken Sky Restaurant so early in the morning?”
Who didn't know that the wine in the Drunken Sky Restaurant was just like its name. Drinking three to five jars of wine would make one feel as if they were outside the clouds. It would take a full day to digest the wine.
Zhangsun Chong's face was filled with worry. When he heard Du Gou's words, he sighed heavily.
However, this sigh did arouse their curiosity. Everyone knew that the Princess of Changle was well-educated, gentle, and virtuous. In addition, the two of them were childhood sweethearts. Zhangsun Chong must have married such a beloved daughter-in-law. Why would he come here to drink when they were in love? Could it be that something had happened at that time?
"What's wrong, Brother Zhangsun?" Cheng Tieniu asked with an evil smile. This was a moment that was worth thousands of gold. How could Brother Zhangsun miss it?”
Cheng Tieniu started to laugh out loud after he finished speaking. Du Gou's lips also curved up. The people in the army were really forthright. They could even bring up such a matter to discuss. However, Du Gou also looked at Zhangsun Chong with great curiosity.
Zhangsun Chong looked at the two of them helplessly and raised his wine glass.""Ha! What night of spring! When I go to the wedding room, set a set of rules for me.”
Cheng Tieniu and Du Gou looked at each other. This wasn't the way Princess Changle would act. The two of them looked at Zhangsun Chong in unison.
Zhangsun Chong took a small sip of the wine. It was astringent and the spiciness that entered his throat followed his mood. He said bitterly,"I didn't marry Princess Chang Le, that was Princess Gao Yang.”
When Cheng Tieniu and Du Gou heard this, they were shocked. Seeing Zhangsun Chong's pained expression, Cheng Tieniu poured himself a glass of wine and said respectfully to Zhangsun Chong,"Come, come, come. Brothers, don't mention sad things. If you want to drink, we'll drink with you!”
Cheng Tieniu glanced at Du Gou after he finished speaking. Du Gou immediately mixed the wine and the two of them drank it at Zhangsun Chong.
Just like that, the news of Zhangsun Chong marrying Princess Gaoyang and Fang Jun marrying Princess Changle spread like wildfire. The nobles all knew about it, but this was also a secret that no one could tell.
Of course, the commoners did not hear any news. If the commoners knew, they were afraid that the heads of those who leaked the news would be gone. After all, this concerned the face of the royal family.
After the morning court session, Li Shiming paid a visit to Zhangsun Wuji and headed to Fang Xuanling's residence.
Just as the steward was about to leave the manor, he saw a palanquin swaying toward the manor. He looked at the swaying Liusu and Zhao Dequan, who was walking beside the palanquin. The steward still had something he didn't understand. He turned to look at the servant beside him and said anxiously,"Quickly, quickly go and call the old master out. Tell him that the emperor has come personally.”
When the manservant heard the word 'Emperor,' he was so scared that his legs went soft and he almost fell to the ground. He steadied his body and said,"Yes, manager."
The servant ran away after saying that.
The steward looked at the servant's useless appearance and cursed in his heart. He said to the guard outside the door,"The palanquin is coming. You guys wait well and don't make any mistakes!”
The guards nodded and changed their posture from before. They began to hold their heads high and puff out their chests.
The manservant ran to Fang Xuanling's courtyard and knocked on the door of the study room out of breath.
Fang Xuanling put down his book and asked,""What is it?"
"Master, the Emperor is here!" The servant panted.”
Fang Xuanling stood up after hearing the servant boy's words. His thigh was hit by the table. Fang Xuanling's face was filled with pain, but he still quickly walked out. As he walked, he said,"Hurry up and prepare the best tribute tea!"
The servant nodded and hurriedly ran to the other side. Fang Xuanling hurried to the entrance of the mansion.
The palanquin stopped, and the tassel on it was still swaying slightly. Zhao Dequan bent over and lifted the curtain. He put his hand in, and Li Shimin helped Zhao Dequan's hand out of the palanquin.
The guards lowered their heads respectfully and stood tall. There was a steward waiting at the door. When the steward saw the Emperor get off the sedan, he quickly led everyone to salute.
"Greetings, Emperor."
Li Shimin waved his hand and said,"No need to be polite."”
Li Shiming walked towards the courtyard after he finished speaking. He happened to bump into Fang Xuanling, who was walking towards the door. Fang Xuanling looked at Li Shiming and Zhao Dequan and immediately bowed his head and said,"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Li Shimin said,"My dear minister, please rise."”
Fang Xuanling stood up and looked at the Emperor. He asked doubtfully,""The emperor has come."
The Emperor coughed when he heard this. Fang Xuanling immediately understood. He looked at the servant behind him and said seriously,"You don't have to follow me."
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