Just sold so many times just to exchange for a telescope, and it’s gone just like that.

Dong Chenglang walked towards the Zhao family, looking back every few steps.

The things were snatched away, and he couldn’t go against his uncle’s words.

Dong Chenglang walked heavily towards the courtyard where Miss Zhao lived.

The courtyard was bustling with maids and older servant women; upon seeing him, they wanted to say a few inappropriate things but didn’t dare.

A young maid came out, saw him, and hurried back inside, saying, "Miss, the Heir of Marquis Changning is here."

Miss Zhao’s face turned even redder.

She wanted to go outside but was stopped by the young maid.

Rules cannot be broken.

Dong Chenglang didn’t enter the house. He stopped at the door and said, "I came to tell you, I gave the telescope to my uncle."

Miss Zhao felt a weight lifted off her chest.

The young maid cheerfully said, "Now Miss doesn’t have to worry."

The sound of the young maid’s voice reached Dong Chenglang’s ears, and he said, "Then I’ll head back now."

His voice now sounded much lighter than before.

Miss Zhao nodded.

The young maid giggled and shouted out the door, "Son-in-law, my lady nodded."

Dong Chenglang, "..."

Miss Zhao, "..."

Realizing what happened, not only Miss Zhao’s face, but her ears and neck also turned red.

She nodded inside the house, but they couldn’t see it outside.

Miss Zhao chased the young maid, trying to hit her.

The young maid darted around to avoid her.

Maidservants and older servant women outside the courtyard burst into laughter; Dong Chenglang quickly ran off.

During these two days of ceasefire, Dong Chenglang, having nothing better to do, went to find Prince NanAn.

Prince NanAn had a telescope with him.

It was impossible to get it back from his uncle, so he tried to ask Prince NanAn for one.

Would Prince NanAn give him one?

Certainly not.

Dong Chenglang glanced at Zhao Xu, looked away after a glance.

Just smiling secretly, it was good enough Zhao Xu didn’t hit him. Did he still expect help to get another telescope?

He didn’t even have one himself.

General Shi’s Mansion was on the left of the Zhao family; the Changning Marquis Mansion was on the right, this area was a gathering place for various generals.

Prince NanAn and they lived with the Zhao family; after rushing all these days, they were indeed tired and could sleep at night.

The next day was the day Dong Chenglang would marry Miss Zhao.

The weather was perfect, the sky was blue with white clouds, a gentle breeze blew, not as hot as days before.

Fearing people from the court on the streets, they didn’t carry the bridal sedan through the streets.

Dong Chenglang and Miss Zhao had their auspicious hour for the wedding calculated by someone; it was set at noon.

Early in the morning, Miss Zhao dressed in her phoenix crown and wedding robe and sat on the bed waiting.

Neither allowed to eat nor drink, the heavy phoenix crown made her neck sore, yet they didn’t let her take it off.

When the auspicious time arrived, Zhao Xu carried her out to bid farewell to her parents.

Traditionally, a daughter cries when leaving her home, but Miss Zhao could not cry at all.

The Changning Marquis Mansion was next door; after her marriage, both mansions opened their doors, making it even more convenient for visits.

After the wedding, she couldn’t return home for three days, but other times she could stay at the Zhao family without a problem.

Unlike other daughters who rarely got to return after marriage, stirred by thoughts of separation, their eyes brimming with tears.

Miss Zhao couldn’t cry, nor did Prime Minister Zhao and Madam feel any sadness.

In front of the main gate, it was even more lively.

Even though the two mansions were close, with Prince NanAn and his men present, it wasn’t easy to marry someone off without difficulties.

Various tricky and strange questions; Dong Chenglang was overwhelmed.

Fortunately, Prince NanAn and his men were fair.

Zhao Xu was their brother, so was Dong Chenglang.

Two helped Zhao Xu, two helped Dong Chenglang.

Today, Zhao Xu also wore a mask; after all, it was his own sister’s wedding day, how could the brother bear a bruised face?

After being hit, he had to save face.

Wearing a mask, no one suspected he had been beaten, and everyone privately admired his close relationship with Prince NanAn and his friends.

A brother wore a mask to spare them awkwardness, so he put one on too.

Everyone envied their brotherly affection.

Zhao Xu overheard this, thinking that sometimes, overthinking can be beneficial, supporting his aching lips, hoping they all have good brothers like this.

Around the auspicious hour, they finally let Dong Chenglang into the mansion.

Zhao Xu carried his sister to the bridal sedan, and Dong Chenglang took it back.

Prince NanAn and his men went next door for the wedding feast.

In battles with Daqi, they suffered consecutive defeats, but when contending with the court, they won more than they lost, feeling triumphant.

Finally, there was something festive. How could they not indulge in food and drink?

Dong Chenglang and Miss Zhao bowed to Heaven and Earth and were escorted to the bridal chamber.

As soon as they stepped forward, assassins emerged from the shadows.

Hosting a wedding, many came to offer congratulations, and with a crowd, a bit of carelessness could let in those who shouldn’t be there.

It was expected; General Shi and Marquis Changning were prepared in advance.

Daring to disrupt the wedding feast was suicidal.

Prince NanAn and his men helped, saying, "Go find Brother Dong."

Four of them went to find Dong Chenglang.

Dong Chenglang and Miss Zhao were prime targets for the siege.

The Zhao family’s audacity to oppose the court and host a grand feast was challenging the court’s authority.

The Prince of Nanliang wanted the wedding at the Changning Marquis Mansion to turn into a funeral!

Prince NanAn and his friends went to help Dong Chenglang face the enemy.

This was their first time fighting side by side as brothers.

The battle at Changning Marquis Mansion was fierce, the blood adding another shade of red to the wedding feast. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Meanwhile——

Daqi, Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

The Princess Consort was reviewing the account books.

Although there weren’t many affairs in the mansion, she would still spend half an hour going over the accounts.

After closing the ledger, the Princess Consort rubbed her eyes, trying to relieve her fatigue.

Xique poured tea for her, saying, "Princess Consort, you’re tired, take a break."

"Where’s Ruoruo?" asked the Princess Consort.

"The Little Princess is so well-behaved, not fussy at all," replied Xique.

"Tell the wet nurse to bring her here," said the Princess Consort.

Xique quickly went to call for the wet nurse.

The Princess Consort only didn’t see her daughter for the half-hour she spent on the accounts; the rest of the time, she stayed with the Little Princess.

Not being able to watch Xie Jingchen grow was the Princess Consort’s regret, so she cherished the daughter Heaven blessed her with even more.

The wet nurse, knowing the Princess Consort wanted to see the Little Princess, hurriedly got up with her.

But when stepping up the stairs, a wave of dizziness hit her; if Xique hadn’t been there to support her, she might have fallen.

This scene frightened the maids and older servant women in the courtyard.

Xique quickly took the Little Princess from the wet nurse’s arms and said, "Let me hold her."

"If you’re feeling unwell, rest; you can’t afford to let the Little Princess fall."

The wet nurse repeatedly agreed, "I just suddenly felt dizzy, maybe because I didn’t sleep well last night."

The Little Princess had cried a long time last night; she stayed up half the night. Had not exhaustion overtaken her and made her sleep, the Princess Consort would have called the Imperial Physician.

Xique carried the Little Princess inside.

The wet nurse followed.

Originally, she thought it was just dizziness and planned to tell the Princess Consort and then go back for a nap.

Unexpectedly, when she reached the bead curtain, the dizziness worsened.

She stumbled forward, instinctively grabbing onto the curtain.

With a strong pull.

The jade bead curtain fell with a crash.

The beads pitter-pattered onto the stone floor.

Scaring Caiju and the others into screaming continuously.

"Someone come!"

"Hurry, someone come!"