Chapter 52 Let the Bride Serve Tea
Everyone was delighted when they got Wang An's permission. They didn't even need bowls and chopsticks. They just reached out and grabbed the food on the table to eat.

Wang An shook his head but he didn't mean to blame anyone. After all, Xu Huang's group of soldiers were so poor that they had never seen such delicious dishes in their lives, let alone eaten them.

Who can still expect them to be as polite and well-mannered as scholars and writers?

However, the way Xu Huang and his companions ate made the others frown. However, this group of people had just beaten Fang Shan's steward in an extremely brutal manner at the door, so no one dared to stand up and accuse them at this moment.

If I get beaten up for no reason, it would be really unfair.

So, even when everyone else hadn't picked up their chopsticks yet, Wang An, Xu Huang and others were already burping from eating.

At this time, a fat matchmaker came out from the inner hall carrying a bride with a red veil on her head, and she smiled and shouted as she walked: "The bride and groom are here to pay homage to heaven and earth!"

Fang Yukun walked happily to the front of the hall and stood side by side with the bride.

At this time, Fangshan was already sitting in a high seat, looking at the newlyweds with a smile.

Just as the MC shouted "The bride and groom pay their respects to their parents," Wang An suddenly put down his chopsticks and shouted, "Wait!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room looked at him with awe.

Fangshan and his son looked at Wang An with a serious look, and Fangshan said bluntly, "I wonder if His Royal Highness Prince Xin has any advice for you?"

Wang An picked his teeth and said nonchalantly, "I don't dare to give you advice, but maybe Lord Fang has stayed in Jingzhou for too long and even forgot the etiquette of our Daliang Dynasty."

"I am a prince, and I am here to attend your son's wedding. This is a great honor for you to take a day off. Master Fan, do you think this is right?"

Fang Shan had a gloomy face, but he had to nod and said, "Your Highness Wang is willing to come in person, which really makes our Fang family proud."

"You are an old man who knows some etiquette." Wang An chuckled and said, "In that case, shouldn't the bride and groom offer me a cup of tea before they pay their respects to each other?"

"You!" Fang Yukun snorted angrily, pointing at Wang An and cursing, "How dare a powerless prince speak so arrogantly in my Fang family?"

"You are dreaming of having me serve you tea!"

Fang Shan quickly scolded, "Kun'er, don't be rude!"

However, when Fang Shan said this, it was just a mild rebuke and he didn't make any more comments.

Wang An was not angry, he just sneered and clapped his hands, saying, "As expected of a son of a powerful official, he even doesn't take me seriously."

"What do you mean by saying that I am powerless? Are you hinting that Your Majesty is targeting me?"

After Wang An said this, Fangshan and his son changed their expressions.

They may look down on Wang An, and what they said is true, but such things cannot be said out loud.

Wang An was the posthumous son of the previous emperor. He was a constant threat to Wang Hongyuan's throne, so it was only natural for him to exclude and suppress Wang An.

Even the civil and military officials in the court thought that the reason why Wang An voluntarily went to Jizhou to be enfeoffed was because Wang Hongyuan secretly forced him to do so.

But Wang Hongyuan wanted to establish himself as a wise ruler, so he would not allow such discussions in the court and the public.

At least, they won't allow others to discuss it in this way openly.

Fangshan and his son may look down on Wang An, but they cannot ignore Wang Hongyuan's face.

Fang Hongyuan's face, which was arrogant just now, immediately turned red, "That's not what I meant, don't spit blood at me!"

Wang An sneered and said mockingly, "Since Master Fang doesn't mean that, then why don't you tell me what you mean?" "What do you mean by 'I don't have power'? What does 'power' mean? Aren't you mocking me?"

After that, Wang An looked at Fang Shan again and said, "Master Fang is really a good parent. The young master actually doesn't even take me seriously and even secretly mocks the emperor..."

As Wang An spoke, he glanced at the guests present, and the meaning of his words was already very clear.

Although the people present also disliked Wang An, they were also surprised by Fang Yukun's domineering behavior.

Although Wang An was indeed not in power, he was still a prince after all and could not be insulted at will.

Just like his father Fangshan, although he did not go out of the city to greet Wang An when he arrived in Jingzhou, he at least sent officials to go there, which was at least acceptable in terms of etiquette.

For example, just now, when Wang An arrived at the Jingzhou government office, he acted aggressively, but Fang Shan still did not act too unreasonable.

All this was because of Wang An's identity, which destined him to occupy the righteous position.

No matter how outsiders think of him in private, they must at least remain respectful to him on the surface.

Seeing the guests present whispering to each other, Fang Shan suddenly became a little anxious.

He knew that many of the people present had spies in the capital. If what they said today got out and fell into Wang Hongyuan's ears, he would definitely be unhappy.

So he hurriedly said: "Your Highness Prince Xin, you misunderstood, I didn't mean that..."

"If that's not what I mean, then what does it mean?" However, Wang An had no intention of revealing the matter, but became even more aggressive.

Fang Shan gritted his teeth and shouted at Fang Yukun, "You rebellious son, why don't you offer tea to the prince and apologize!"

"Dad..." Fang Yukun was about to open his mouth to refuse, but was glared at fiercely by Fang Shan, and immediately wilted.

After all, as a son, he knows Fang Shan’s cruelty better than outsiders.

Even though he bullies men and women and acts arrogantly all day long, that is on the premise that he does not anger his father.

But if he disobeyed Fangshan's wishes, Fangshan would not go easy on him just because he was his only son.

Thinking of this, Fang Yukun could only pick up the teacup that he had prepared to offer his parents when he kowtowed, and walked to Wang An unwillingly and excitedly, saying in a whisper, "Your Highness, please have some tea."

However, Wang An showed a look of disdain and said, "Who asked you to serve tea to me? Let the bride come."

"Don't go too far!" However, Fang Yukun just said this and was immediately stopped by Fang Shan.

"Kun'er, just follow the prince's wishes and let your daughter-in-law go."

Fang Shan was helpless as Wang An looked like he was looking for trouble today.

Moreover, he is completely different from the cowardly and incompetent person he has been rumored to be. He is not only sharp-tongued but also aggressive.

He also had the advantage of status, so Fangshan was forced to swallow this loss in silence.

If he continued to argue with Wang An, he might fall into the trap set by Wan An.

Fang Shan now only wants to quickly deal with Wang An and get him gone.

(End of this chapter)