Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 454: The Bride Blocks the Door
On the tenth day of June, the wedding date arrived as scheduled.

Madam Wu has no family, but the Zhou and Zhang families, two of the most powerful families in the Ming Dynasty, asked their wives to take care of Madam Wu.

This was not only the intention of Empress Dowager Zhou, but also the intention of Empress Zhang.

Even if there was no Empress Dowager in the Zhou family, Zhou Nan and his brothers were planning to let their wives come and take care of Madam Wu.

As for Chen Ce's side, it was even more lively. Early in the morning, Chen Ce's three apprentices and Zhu Houzhao, Fu Yuan and others came personally to choose clothes, decorations, etc. for Chen Ce.

As soon as the sky was just getting light, Chen Ce was woken up by them. They were more excited and worked harder than Chen Ce.

Wang Shouren also came over early in the morning and carefully checked whether there was anything inappropriate in Chen Ce's behavior.

Fu Yuan was dressed in white and sat at the door with Wang Wubi, and was responsible for collecting gifts.

The second courtyard was filled with square tables.

As noon approached, various guests arrived.

The Minister of Rites, the Doctor-in-Chief, the Minister of Works, the Minister of Revenue, the Prince's Groom in the Chancellery, the Duke of Yingguo, the Earl of Xinning, and all the descendants of the Zhou family, although not all of the six ministries came, almost all of them sent their servants to send gifts and cash.

Even the three elders of the cabinet sent people to deliver gifts.

There were even gifts sent from Anlu, Huguang.

Chen Ce's wedding banquet was so grand that it was much more spectacular than Lun Wenxu's wedding.

Even an official of Ning Cheng's level would pale in comparison, not to mention that there are many people who are not qualified to come!

The Zhang brothers originally planned to take thirty or fifty taels of silver, but they saw that the Zhou family gave them golden Buddhas, jade Guanyins, jewelry, and so on.

The two brothers immediately felt humiliated and went home angrily, and brought back another Clivia that was as tall as a person.

This time the Zhang brothers have spent a huge amount of money. The price of this Clivia is more valuable than gold and silver!
They don't want to be outdone by those bastards from the Zhou family.

Wang Shouren was in charge of the lunch in the kitchen, and Xu Jing was in charge of directing the servants to serve the food.

Tang Yin and Zhu Zhishan were in charge of the reception etiquette.

None of these people are well-known figures, but in Chen Ce's place, they would rather be treated as servants and are content with it.

Chen Ce really never thought that the wedding would be so grand.

Zhu Houzhao was the general director of this wedding banquet.

There are also Yang Yuzhen, Li Zhen, Wei Wenli, Liu Hong and others who are responsible for maintaining order and taking care of everything.

Finally it was dusk.

Chen Ce's wedding carriage was already waiting outside.

Zhu Houzhao personally helped Chen Ce out.

Hey!
Zhengyang Street was packed with people, all of whom were watching what should have been the most grand wedding among the people of the Ming Dynasty!
Thirty pure white BMWs from the Western Regions led the way, with a sedan chair carried by eight people in the middle, and behind them were thirty Jinyiwei wearing flying fish uniforms and holding embroidered spring swords!

Behind the Jinyiwei were thirty internal guards wearing red dragon claw uniforms!

Behind the inner factory were thirty Jinwu guards armed with swords and guns.

The personnel who maintained order in the periphery were from the Five Cities Military Affairs Division and the Five Military Governor's Office.

Zhu Houzhao grinned and asked Chen Ce, "Little brother, how is it? Is it grand?"

Chen Ce: “…”

"Why are there so many people?"

Zhu Houzhao said: "Don't blame me, these people were arranged by the emperor, I can't mobilize so many people!"

Although Emperor Hongzhi did not attend Chen Ce's wedding, he was more concerned than anyone else. He personally ordered the transfer of all the personnel of Jinyiwei, Neichang, Wucheng Bingmasi, and Wujun Dudufu. There were also more than a hundred fireworks outside the palace, just waiting to be lit when it got dark.

Chen Ce, with a big red flower on his chest, got into the carriage with the help of Zhu Houzhao.

The people on both sides watched this scene, and everyone secretly clenched their fists, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

How many contributions did this young man make to the Ming Dynasty to deserve such an honor!

Many Confucian scholars who knew Chen Ce couldn't help but sigh: "If I had a son, I'd want him to be like Chen Chunjian!"

I'm afraid many people will never see this kind of glory in their lifetime, let alone achieve the same level of success as Chen Ce!

This is not just a simple matter of Jane being in the emperor's heart, this should be the emperor's special favor! And it is the highest standard!

Perhaps the wedding of the emperor and the prince would be even grander than this, but these common people are destined not to see it. However, they can witness Chen Ce's wedding with their own eyes!
Zhu Houzhao mounted his horse, followed by Chen Ce's three disciples, Tang Yin, Zhu Zhishan, and Xu Jing, and behind them were Wang Shouren, Xu Jing, and Wang Wubi.

A group of young people in their prime, all with smiles on their faces, mounted their white Arabian horses in the spotlight of the crowd!

No one noticed that in the crowd, Wen Zhengming and Xu Zhenqing were staring at this scene blankly, feeling extremely emotional.

If I had put aside my pride and accepted Chen Ce as my teacher...

Not only were there Wen Zhengming and Xu Zhenqing in the crowd, but also Lun Wenxu who looked extremely jealous!
Ning Zhijun was also in the crowd, with several women standing next to her. Su Hanmei glanced at Ning Zhijun and sighed slightly.

In fact, this kind of honor today should have belonged to Ning Zhijun, but they were destined not to have it.

Ning Cheng did not attend Chen Ce's wedding banquet either. He did not want to face Cheng Minzheng again.

The corners of his mouth opened slightly, and he wanted to say something, but in the end he could only sigh helplessly.

is it wrong?
Ning Cheng asked himself in a low voice.

Maybe I am really wrong. Life is so glorious, so what if it is short?
If I had married my daughter to Chen Ce earlier, Zhijun would definitely be happy!

Chen Ce has never been a villain like Lun Wenxu!

But what's the point? Even if my heart is filled with remorse, nothing can be changed.

The young man from Huaihua Hutong who had to worry about his livelihood in the past has reached a height that Ning Cheng could never reach in just a few years!

Ning Cheng can't even squeeze into Chen Ce's current social circle!
The wedding procession, which seemed to have no end, marched towards Huaihua Hutong in a mighty manner.

Zhu Houzhao led the way into Huaihua Hutong.

A group of children blocked the way out of the alley. Zhu Houzhao laughed and held out his hand, saying, "Give me some candy!"

Liu Jin held the small basket, and Zhu Houzhao said majestically: "Children, go and have some candy!"

Candies were scattered all over the place and the children rushed to grab them excitedly.

After the road was cleared, Zhu Houzhao led the way into the alley. The entire convoy made the narrow alley seem even more crowded.

Mrs. Wu's door was already crowded with women. Some were her neighbors, some were women from the Zhou and Zhang families, as well as women from Li Zhen, Wei Wenli and other families. All were there.

"Groom, you won't be allowed in unless you give me a red envelope."

Chen Ce's three disciples had already helped Chen Ce get off the carriage. Looking at the women blocking the door, Chen Ce smiled and said, "Give it to me, all of them."

Zhu Houzhao spent a fortune and stuffed all the red envelopes into the hands of the women who were blocking the road.

I thought this was the end, but another woman blocked my way.

"Groom, we don't want money. You have to compose a few poems that satisfy us before you can pass our test!"

(End of this chapter)