in2ebook Chapter 284 Hangover Relief Pills
Chapter 284 Hangover Relief Pills
Days passed by in this busy atmosphere, and finally the day of the Crown Prince's wedding arrived. On this day, Canglan Jingcheng and Canglan Jingyao got up very early, quickly washed up, changed into gorgeous dresses, and couldn't wait to go to the East Palace to accompany the Crown Prince through this important moment.
"Crown Prince, are you nervous?" Canglan Jingyao blinked her bright eyes, a mischievous smile on her lips, and teased the Crown Prince, who was dressed in a bright red wedding robe, in a sweet voice.
Cang Lan Jingyun's face was ashen. He glared at his mischievous younger sister and said irritably, "I'm not nervous. It's just a wedding. What's there to be nervous about?"
However, his voice trembled slightly, revealing his true emotions.
Seeing this, Canglan Jingyao chuckled inwardly, but deliberately feigned a suspicious look on her face and asked, "Crown Prince, are you really not nervous?"
"Don't be nervous!" Cang Lan Jingyun's voice unconsciously rose eight octaves, as if to cover up his unease.
“Since you’re not nervous, then you don’t need to give me what I have.” Canglan Jingyao’s smile deepened as she playfully hid her hands behind her back.
“Brother Crown Prince, I have some hangover pills.” Cang Lan Jingcheng suddenly interjected with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingyao turned and glared at her brother, scolding him playfully, "You're so quick to speak!"
Cang Lan Jingcheng didn't seem to mind and said with a grin, "Alright, little sister, quickly give the hangover pills to the Crown Prince, otherwise it will delay the auspicious time for the wedding."
Although Canglan Jingyao was unwilling, she still pouted and reluctantly handed the porcelain bottle containing the hangover pills to Canglan Jingyun, muttering, "You're such a good person."
Canglan Jingyun took the porcelain bottle, a slight smile playing on his lips. He looked at Canglan Jingyao and said softly, "Brother Crown Prince thanks you, little sister."
Then, he opened the porcelain bottle, poured out a hangover pill, put it in his mouth, and swallowed it.
"Brother Crown Prince, these hangover pills were specially prepared for you by your little sister. Take one before drinking, and you'll be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk," Canglan Jingyao said with a wink and a grin.
Upon hearing how miraculous the hangover cure was, Canglan Jinghan, Canglan Jingyu, and Canglan Jingxu, who were standing nearby, couldn't help but show their delight and quickly said, "Big sister, do you have any more of these hangover cures? Your second brother is willing to pay a high price to buy them!"
“Third Brother, I’m also willing to spend money to buy it!” Cang Lan Jingyu immediately added.
"Let's get a bottle for Fourth Brother too!" Cang Lan Jingxu quickly chimed in.
Canglan Jingyao smiled slightly and replied, "I have them, but I can't give them to you now. I will give them to you when you get married, but not now."
"Good sister, please give us one now! Tonight, your brothers are going to help the Crown Prince fend off the drinking." Canglan Jingyu said to Canglan Jingyao with a pleading look.
Canglan Jinghan chimed in, "Little sister, you can't let our royal family lose face in front of everyone! It would be so embarrassing if we couldn't outdrink those ministers!"
After a moment's thought, Canglan Jingyao realized they had a point, as tonight's banquet concerned the royal family's reputation. So, she took out three hangover pills from her bosom and handed them to Canglan Jinghan, Canglan Jingyu, and Canglan Jingxu respectively.
As she handed the hangover pills to Canglan Jingxu, she suddenly noticed that he was sitting in a wheelchair. Her heart stirred, and after a moment's hesitation, she asked, "Fourth Brother, are you also going to help the Crown Prince drink?"
“Apart from your fifth brother, the three of us are all here to shield the Crown Prince from drinking.” Cang Lan Jingxu said softly, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
In truth, Canglan Jingxu's leg wasn't truly disabled. He had feigned a limp to save his mother and himself, but in reality, he could still walk normally. However, as time passed, the situation changed.
Consort Qin, Canglan Jingxu's mother, became increasingly erratic after her confinement was lifted. Faced with her abnormal behavior, Canglan Jingxu felt helpless. To save his mother's life, he had to take extreme measures—creating the illusion that he was completely unable to walk.
Only in this way could he get his mother to restrain herself a little and stop being so reckless. Otherwise, he was really worried that his mother would carry out her plan at all costs, which would not only endanger his own life but also implicate many innocent people.
However, Canglan Jingxu's feigned paralysis wasn't entirely a secret. He had already informed the Empress and the Crown Prince, receiving their understanding and support. After all, this was only a temporary measure; once Consort Qin passed away, he would naturally have to stand up again. He didn't want to be confined to this wheelchair for the rest of his life, losing his freedom.
"Why can't I drink? No, I have to drink for my brother, the Crown Prince." Cang Lan Jingcheng was stubborn. He felt that as the younger brother, it was only natural for him to drink for his older brother. How could he be refused?
However, Canglan Jingyun said expressionlessly, "You are still in mourning." These five simple words were like a bolt from the blue, striking Canglan Jingcheng directly on the head, making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, and instantly losing all his temper.
The mourning period is an extremely important time, carrying with it the sorrow and respect for the deceased. According to etiquette and tradition, people are absolutely forbidden from drinking alcohol and making merry during this period; otherwise, it would be considered disrespectful to the deceased and a desecration of tradition.
Although Cang Lan Jingcheng was somewhat unwilling, he also understood the principle, so even if he was dissatisfied, he could only helplessly shut his mouth and stop talking.
At this time, everyone else's mourning period had ended, but they were still bound by it.
In the midst of this slightly awkward atmosphere, a loud shout suddenly rang out from outside the palace: "The auspicious hour has arrived! The Crown Prince is here to receive the bride!" The voice echoed in the originally quiet palace, sounding exceptionally clear, as if it were about to pierce everyone's eardrums.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look outside the hall. There stood the Vice Minister of Rites, holding a red wedding invitation aloft and beaming with joy, announcing the news.
With that shout, the entire palace seemed to be set ablaze, instantly becoming incredibly lively.
The Crown Prince himself was gently pushed by Canglan Jingyao, who said with a smile, "Don't keep the bride waiting too long."
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Crown Prince Canglan Jingyun was ready to leave the palace to go to the Prime Minister's residence to fetch his bride. He was dressed in a magnificent wedding robe, and his handsome face was filled with joy and anticipation.
Meanwhile, Su Nuannuan and the other concubines sat quietly in their respective places, awaiting the Crown Prince's return from fetching his bride. A faint fragrance of flowers filled the palace, and everyone was filled with excitement.
Su Nuannuan and Consort Li sat next to each other, exchanging a few words in hushed tones from time to time. Their conversation mostly revolved around their children; after all, as mothers, their children were always the softest part of their hearts.
However, in stark contrast to the laughter and chatter of the other concubines, Consort Qin remained unusually silent. She sat alone in a corner, her eyes somewhat vacant, lost in thought.
Su Nuannuan noticed Consort Qin's unusual behavior and couldn't help but feel worried. She knew that Consort Qin harbored resentment towards the Crown Prince and was concerned that she might cause trouble at the wedding. Therefore, Su Nuannuan secretly prayed that Consort Qin would behave herself, observe the ceremony quietly, and not cause any trouble for Jingxu.