The immortal of the Tang Dynasty, but the game starts at Xuanwu Gate?

"That would be wonderful! If I could attend your wedding, I'd have the confidence to bang on the table when I drink with my brothers in the future," the man said wistfully.

Huang Yun laughed: "Brother, if you could get to attend the Minister's wedding banquet, you could bang on the table while drinking with your brothers, and even your father would praise you for it!"

"Hahaha, that's right..."

Some people joined in the commotion, making fun of the person who had just spoken.

The man in his thirties wasn't annoyed at all, and said with a smile, "That seems to be true. If my father knew, he would probably be extremely envious of me."

"I'm so lucky!"

"Your Excellency, can we all go?" Another person asked expectantly, and many others around him had similar expressions.

"Come on in!" Chen Huai'an waved his hand. "As long as you don't mind, there will definitely be enough wine for the wedding. If we run out of money for groceries, I'll have Wang Bai sell his ass to make sure everyone is well taken care of!"

Chen Huai'an was also happy. It was the first time in his two lifetimes that he was getting married. How could he not be happy?

Starting a family and building a career are ingrained in their bones. Now that he has already established his career, it's time for him to start a family.

Perhaps, in the course of his long life, his wedding a few days later will become the day he cherishes most.

"As the saying goes, the four great joys of life are: rain after a long drought, meeting an old friend in a foreign land, the wedding night, and passing the imperial examination with flying colors." Chen Huai'an said grandly, "Back then, when Sun Fujia passed the imperial examination with flying colors, he surpassed countless students in the world and won first place. He was so full of vigor and pride when he was gesturing wildly in the largest restaurant in Chang'an."

"It's a pity, I'm afraid I won't have the opportunity to participate in the imperial examinations!"

"Perfect timing! My wedding is in a few days, one of the four great joys of life. Why not invite everyone to a banquet?"

Good-natured laughter rippled through the crowd. Li Shimin had specifically publicized Chen Huai'an's background and pointed out that he had passed the imperial examinations. Now that he was one of the most powerful people in the Tang Dynasty, it was naturally impossible for him to participate in the imperial examinations again.

Of course, Li Shimin concealed some things, such as the fact that Chen Huai'an passed the imperial examination but was replaced by someone else.

The information that ordinary people know is indeed true, but not complete.

This imperfection has led to a wonderful misunderstanding.

Everyone always thought Chen Huai'an rose from humble beginnings through the imperial examinations, but who would have thought he got to this position by escaping from prison?

Come on, everyone! Come on, everyone!

Xiao He waved happily and said, "Everyone, come and drink at my uncle's wedding!"

"Alright, young lady, we'll definitely go to the Minister's wedding banquet then."

"Haha, looks like I'll have to prepare a wedding gift later, otherwise I'll be too embarrassed to go to the wedding banquet. If my dad finds out I went there to eat and drink for free, he'll definitely beat me."

"Isn't that right? After so many years of suffering, finally there's something to be happy about..."

The people chattered amongst themselves, each with a smile on their face.

They were not only happy to be able to drink Chen Huai'an's wedding wine, but also happy for the marriage of this high-ranking official.

As the saying goes, "Like father, like son." Chen Huai'an is such a good man that even if his children are not good, they won't be too bad. If they resemble their father, even if Chen Huai'an grows old, there will still be a minister in the world who will keep them in his heart.

"Father, Minister, the items have all been purchased."

Huang Tianbao squeezed out of the crowd, carefully protecting the things in his arms, and then placed them one by one in front of Chen Huai'an.

The people gradually dispersed; over this long period of time, they seemed to have developed a tacit understanding.

If Chen Huai'an has something to say, they will gather around, and once he finishes speaking, they will leave on their own, without disturbing him further.

"Everyone, please make sure you come!"

Chen Huai'an shouted loudly.

The people readily agreed with smiles, promising that they would definitely come.

Chen Huai'an turned around, reached out and patted Xiao He, who was happily shaking her head as she looked at the pile of delicious food in front of her, with a gentle smile.

"..."

"Chengqian, it's so late, what are you thinking about?"

That evening, inside the Eastern Palace, Empress Zhangsun had recovered and, on a whim, decided to see what Li Chengqian was doing. But upon entering, she found Li Chengqian staring blankly at a piece of paper.

Li Chengqian suddenly came to his senses and saw that it was Empress Zhangsun who had entered. He quickly stood up and said, "Mother, I was just thinking... my husband is getting married, and I should prepare a wedding gift."

"My husband has treated me very well. He's getting married now, how can I not show my appreciation at all?"

A gentle light appeared in Empress Zhangsun's eyes as she softly stroked her child's head: "You've grown up and know how to repay kindness, that's very good."

"Mr. Chen has indeed treated you very well, so it's only right that we prepare a congratulatory gift."

She thought for a moment and said, "However... you are still young. Even if you are the Crown Prince, to Mr. Chen you are still a student. So don't consider expensive items. Mr. Chen won't care whether the gift you give is expensive or not."

"Mother, I know," Li Chengqian sighed. "The Master is no ordinary man. Many things that are precious in the eyes of others are not as good as the cured meat that the villagers brought out when we went to the countryside."

"So I thought it would be better to send something thoughtful."

"This is probably what you value most, sir."

"Oh?" Empress Zhangsun's interest was piqued. "Do you already have a plan?"

"Yes!" Li Chengqian became excited when he heard this. He picked up the paper on the table and handed it to Empress Zhangsun. "Mother, look, this is what my teacher taught me. Besides mathematics, there are many other things in it that I think are very reasonable and worth spreading."

"I want to compile these contents into a book and give it to you, sir."

"The teacher's greatest wish was to pave a way for the poor. For this, he was even willing to fight to the death with the five noble families and seven powerful clans. But even though the price of books came down and paper became cheaper, the teaching did not keep up."

"It is still very difficult for ordinary people to read, write, understand things, and distinguish right from wrong."

"If I were to compile these things into a book and have it printed and distributed throughout the world, I'm sure you would be delighted!"

"What is this?" Empress Zhangsun asked curiously, taking the item Li Chengqian handed her and examining it with great interest.

"At birth, people are inherently good. Their natures are similar, but their habits differ!"

"If not taught, a person's nature will change. The key to teaching is to focus on one thing at a time..."

Unconsciously, Empress Zhangsun began to read. As she read, her expression gradually changed from interest to surprise, and then from surprise to utmost solemnity.

She stared at Li Chengqian and asked, "Did Mr. Chen teach you this?"

"Yes!" Li Chengqian nodded and said, "I think what you have taught can be passed on, but I don't know if you will agree. So I want to compile it into a book and give it to you so that you can decide for yourself."

"Mother, it really makes sense, doesn't it?"

"..."