Many people came to the Zhongyihou Mansion to congratulate them this time. No matter what their intentions were, at least they were smiling on their faces.

Some people with small official positions but interesting interests went back one after another after they had had enough wine and food.

Of course, the Hou Mansion also prepared some gifts in return.

Therefore, when His Majesty Li Er arrived, except for a few people who had special friendship with the Hou Mansion, the rest were either in high positions or very important.

So, after getting the consent of His Majesty Li Er, they merged directly into one seat.

With His Majesty Li Er at the head and Yang Fan as the host, they sat opposite each other.

Li Jing, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Li Ji, Yuchi Gong, Cheng Yaojin, Xiao Yu, Sun Simiao and others were listed in sequence, and half of the backbone of the imperial court gathered here.

His Majesty Li Er and these important ministers of the court first congratulated each other and exchanged cups. They were toasted in turn, and the wine became more and more intense.

The eldest grandson Wugou and Concubine Yang were two women in their prime, one was graceful and fragrant, the other charming, clear and elegant. They were sitting on the left and right sides of Empress Xiao, laughing and chatting sweetly. The banquet was lively and festive.

After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, Changsun Wugao picked up the wine and stood up, his eyes moving and his red lips lightly parted.

"Today Marquis Zhongyi recognizes his relatives. I would like to congratulate the Queen Mother on the addition of a son, and Marquis Zhongyi on the acquisition of an elder. May you be a loving mother and a filial son, support each other, and congratulate you with wine."

"Congratulations to Empress Xiao and congratulations to the loyal and righteous Marquis!"

Under the influence of the fine wine, everyone was a little tipsy, but they still raised their glasses to congratulate him.

As the host, Yang Fan sat opposite the emperor and the queen. Others might be afraid of the queen's power and did not dare to look carefully, but Yang Fan had no such scruples. After all, Changsun Wugou was sitting directly opposite him.

At this time, Changsun Wugu was wearing a light green dress, with light blue peonies embroidered on the cuffs, and a few auspicious clouds drawn out with silver thread.

The hem is lined with a row of blue sea water clouds, and the chest is wrapped in a wide piece of light yellow brocade. The body is gently turned and the long skirt is spread out. Her movements are as graceful as a willow blowing in the wind.

Her hair is exposed in a wind bun, her brows are lightly swept, her eyes are full of spring, her skin is as smooth as warm jade, her cherry lips are red and delicate, and the two strands of hair beside her cheeks are blowing gently in the wind, adding a bit of allure.

Style.

And her eyes that move flexibly are as bright as stars. She is wearing a light green dress and her waist is not too tight. She is so beautiful that she cannot be compared to the world.

After swallowing his saliva, Yang Fan really couldn't figure out how women in ancient times took care of themselves. Is it because the air was good?

She is still so beautiful in her thirties, as if she is getting younger with age.

The same goes for Empress Xiao, who is sitting side by side with her eldest grandson Wugu. She is in her seventies but looks like a middle-aged lady in her forties or fifties. How dare you imagine that?

The two are worthy of being empresses whose names have been passed down through the ages. Not only are they virtuous and virtuous, their beauty is even more touching, and their temperament is truly extraordinary.

Even though he was used to seeing beautiful women, under the influence of alcohol, Yang Fan almost burst into tears.

Although the beauty of Wu Meiniang, Wu Shun and Xiao Shiyun is not bad, after all, they lack a mature charm like a peach.

Noticing Yang Fan's fiery eyes and Yang Fan's swallowing movement, Changsun Wugu's pretty face turned red, his eyes widened, and he secretly blamed Yang Fan for his rudeness.

For some reason, Changsun Wugou quickly glanced at His Majesty Li Er and quickly raised his glass to cover up his mood swings.

Then came Concubine Yang's congratulatory speech, which was different from the graceful, elegant and virtuous eldest grandson Wugao.

In this kind of situation, Concubine Yang seemed to be even better at pleasing people, and she even knew who liked to hear what kind of words. With just a few words, everyone present would raise their wine glasses.

She is worthy of being a princess of the former dynasty. Not only is she beautiful, but her eloquence is also extraordinary.

No wonder the original historical records show that after the death of the eldest grandson Wugou, if His Majesty Li Er wanted to establish a queen, it must be Concubine Yang.

During this period, Concubine Yang seemed to be very close to Yang Fan. She frequently drank wine and talked sweetly. In a few words, she revealed the life-and-death relationship between Yang Fan and her son Li Ke.

Yang Fan also felt that he was very compatible with Concubine Yang's temperament, so he often drank until the glass was dry. The atmosphere was good, but he felt a little confused in his heart.

After all, I don’t know how to address each other properly.

According to seniority, Concubine Yang is also the descendant of Empress Xiao. At this time, Empress Xiao is her godmother, so they are said to be equals.

Of course, what surprised Yang Fan even more was Princess Gaoyang, who really surprised Yang Fan!

Although this beautiful girl hardly said anything today, she frequently raised her glasses and looked at her with a pair of blurred eyes from time to time. Her affection was so strong that she couldn't let it go.

The grape wine rippled in the glass like flowing waves, reflecting the blush on the beautiful girl's cheeks. She wore a long dress with colorful gilt threads, which not only set off a hint of naughtiness but also reflected nobility.

The cuffs of the light apricot lotus arms are engraved with dark rose patterns, revealing the small hands like onion tubes, making it even more charming.

It has to be said that Princess Gaoyang's dress combines cuteness, unrulyness, beauty... in one body, which makes her seem contradictory and harmonious.

After everyone drank their cups and finished their congratulations, their eyes naturally followed His Majesty Li Er.

At this time, His Majesty Li Er's face was red, and he was at least eighty drunk.

Li Er stood up unsteadily: "Today's banquet was really enjoyable. Marquis Zhongyi really knows how to enjoy it. I didn't expect that the banquet would be even grander and more delicious than the royal meal in the palace. I'm envious!"

Hearing this, Yang Fan was so embarrassed that he didn't know how to answer the question.

Admit it, but I really don’t take the emperor seriously.

A marquis eats better than the emperor, what do you want to do?

If you say a few words of humility, it would be too hypocritical.

Which of the ministers here has not eaten all kinds of delicacies from all over the world, but now he is eating and drinking all kinds of food regardless of his image. Who would believe that it is not delicious?

On the other hand, Empress Xiao on the side came to the rescue and said: "My son wants to be alone in his old age, so he has made such a big deal. It is indeed too expensive, Your Majesty, don't blame me."

His Majesty Li Er waved his hands, burped, and said, "I am very pleased that Yang Fan has such a filial heart, and that Empress Dowager Xiao can enjoy her old age in peace."

"Besides, it's not unacceptable for young people to enjoy themselves."

"People have to be more stable after they get married and start a business. Now in the Zhongyi Hou Mansion, there is no heir to Nuo Da's family business, which is a bit inappropriate."

"Now Empress Xiao is Yang Fan's godmother, that is, she is the elder of the Hou family. My daughter is also quite old. I wonder when do you plan to let Yang Fan marry into the family?"

Everyone suddenly realized that Li Er was urging Princess Gaoyang to get married.

Princess Gao Yang was also extremely embarrassed at this time, but she boldly looked at Yang Fan, looking affectionate.

Seeing Yang Fan smiling and nodding, their eyes met, causing the arrogant Princess Gaoyang to lower her head.

Empress Xiao smiled and said slowly: "Thanks to Your Majesty for not giving up, this is the blessing of the Hou Mansion."

"Princess Gaoyang is beautiful and generous, gentle and courteous, and smart and cheerful. It is indeed a great blessing from the emperor that my son can marry the princess."

"All matters are decided by His Majesty. I will ask the Marquis Mansion to cooperate."

His Majesty Li Er pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Concubine Gao Yang died young, and now that I see that she is about to get married, it can be regarded as a break for me."

"Besides, this kid Yang Fan always likes to cause trouble. Getting married can calm him down so that he can devote himself to serving the people."

"In my opinion, how about holding a grand event on an auspicious day after the imperial examination in the spring of next year?"

Yang Fan was slightly stunned, then stood up and said: "Your Majesty, it is already the end of the new year. Although it is said to be after the Spring Science Examination, it is actually only a few months."

"It's only a few months until the day of the big exam, and the time is a little tight. Wouldn't it be wronging Her Highness the Princess?"

"What's more, although he is lucky enough to marry a princess and does not need to build another princess palace, Wei Chen still wants to build a new mansion as a new prince's palace to marry the princess."

"Although everyone in the house has already made preparations for this marriage and there is no rush, some preparations will still take some time."

"After all, marrying a princess is a major event in life, and there is no room for carelessness. I kindly ask Your Majesty to give you more time to prepare."

Princess Gaoyang was so moved by these words that her charming big eyes almost shed water.

Although she is infatuated with the other person, how can she not be happy to have such a husband who values ​​her.

His Majesty Li Er nodded with a smile and asked Yang Fan to sit down: "I am very pleased to see you attach so much importance to Shu'er. So what do you think?"

Yang Fan pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, please set the wedding date to next winter."

His Majesty Li Er laughed loudly and waved his hand: "That's right! However, you and Shu'er Naji can prepare the ceremony first. Tomorrow is the Little New Year, and I plan to ask the eminent monk to combine the horoscopes for you."

"My lord, I obey the order!" Yang Fan quickly agreed.

In ancient times, marriage required three letters and six etiquette.

The three letters refer to the documents used when getting married, generally including the letter of appointment, the letter of ceremony, and the letter of welcome;

The six etiquettes refer to the six etiquettes in the process from the marriage proposal to the consummation of the marriage, namely, nacai, asking for the name, naji, nazheng, asking for an appointment, and personally welcoming.

Since Princess Gaoyang and Yang Fan have already known their relationship, and the marriage was designated by His Majesty Li Er, the steps of accepting and asking for their names can of course be skipped.

Najib needs to go to the temple to find someone to calculate their birth dates in order to achieve peace of mind.

Seeing that Yang Fan did not bear the burden today, His Majesty Li Er nodded with satisfaction and even breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally, Yang Fan, a monster like Yang Fan, was tied to the royal chariot. He was really afraid that Yang Fan's stick would delay the wedding again and again.

But then I thought about it, and His Majesty Li Er felt a little uncomfortable.

It's like selling your daughter to keep the empire stable.

As a result, His Majesty Li Er felt a little unhappy and said displeasedly: "This matter has been settled. You guys remember to bring your birth date to the palace tomorrow. I am tired, so I will go back to the palace first."

Yang Fan couldn't help but be stunned by Li Er's words. The emperor's change of attitude was too quick. It was true that he was with the emperor like a tiger.

But before Yang Fan could say anything, Xiao Sizi quit.

The little guy is having fun with Nalan Minyue.

Nalan Minyue was having so much fun playing with all kinds of stories and toys, how could she be willing to leave?

So he hugged His Majesty Li Er's thigh and said: "Father, Sizi wants to play with sister Minyue and doesn't want to leave. Can you stay tonight?"
To be continued...