[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er":3,"chapter-great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-29":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Great Tang: Starting Off by Vindicating Li Er",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2351160,4596,"Chapter 29: The Bridal Chamber and the System Mall","great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-29",29,"\u003Cp>After everyone entered the Hibiscus Garden, they took their seats one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nearly dusk, and the wedding ceremony began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Tang Dynasty, weddings were held in the afternoon and concluded at dusk; the character for \"marriage\" (hun) originates from \"dusk\" (hun), signifying the time of day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the passage of time, ancient weddings gradually formed the custom of \"morning reception, evening ceremony,\" where the groom would go to the bride's home in the morning to fetch her, and the ceremony would be held at dusk. The character for \"marriage\" (hun) is split into \"woman\" (nu) and \"dusk\" (hun); since the ancients believed dusk was an auspicious time, they held the wedding rites then, hence the name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Uncle Fu and the Bearded Guest sat in positions of honor as Su Liang’s elders, alongside Emperor Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing, the Lady with the Red Whisk, Zhangsun Wuji, and Lady Gao sat on either side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the guidance of the master of ceremonies...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang and the young ladies walked along the red carpet in the Hibiscus Garden, while the flower boy and girl scattered grains behind them; the newlyweds then stepped over a fire basin, a saddle, and a rice sack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Er Hu brought over the Overlord Heaven-Splitting Bow, and Su Liang immediately took it and fired three arrows without hesitation, using this to affirm these unions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guests watching the ceremony once again witnessed Su Liang’s ability to pierce a willow leaf from five hundred paces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the three kowtows and nine prostrations, the exchange of tokens, and a series of other cumbersome rituals, Su Liang and Changle were escorted to the bridal chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the room, they faced the part that gave Su Liang a massive headache: composing a \"fan-shielding poem\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large crowd was currently huddled at the door, eavesdropping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They dared not disturb Su Liang’s wedding night, but having not heard him compose poetry in a long time, they all wanted to be the first to hear his new work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone wanted to hear what kind of fan-shielding poem the Imperial Son-in-Law could produce today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A good fan-shielding poem would be recited by the men and women of Changancheng, so Su Liang could not afford the slightest bit of carelessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, Su Liang changed a poem, cleared his throat, and recited: \"Red sleeves add fragrance, hard to abandon; drinking at dawn and carousing at night, we shall grow old together. Heaven-born talent and beauty are a match; I only envy the mandarin ducks, not the immortals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter two lines came from the Tang Dynasty poet Lu Zhaolin’s \"Ancient Intentions of Changancheng,\" while the first two were improvised by Su Liang; the entire poem was quite fitting for the occasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Shinan heard it clearly and exclaimed in admiration: \"The Prince of Chu has great talent! Every word he utters is an eternal classic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin laughed heartily: \"Hahaha... 'Red sleeves add fragrance,' a wonderful double entendre!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent... truly excellent!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Red sleeves add fragrance\" describes, firstly, a beautiful woman accompanying one in study, and secondly, a young, beautiful woman getting married.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and others all praised it in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing more and more people crowding outside the door, Li Shimin was immediately displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed and said: \"The fan-shielding poem has been heard; are you ministers satisfied now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the crowd nodded one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin then scolded: \"Since you are all satisfied, then leave! Don't delay me from having grandchildren!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Changle moved into the Hibiscus Garden, Li Shimin had sent people to closely monitor her walking posture, fearing she might be pregnant and damage the royal reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he wished she would get pregnant as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang had not disappointed Li Shimin; regarding his primary wife, Su Liang had wanted to wait until the wedding day, and Changle felt the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the crowd dispersed in a flurry, some to drink and others to attend to their own business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were enough rooms in the Hibiscus Garden for everyone to stay, even if they got drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Su Liang finished reciting the poem, Changle immediately tossed the round fan aside; she had waited too long for this day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the slightest reserve, she threw her \"Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix\" wedding gown to her maid...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid was instantly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was too bold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the system's reward arrived...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding: Congratulations to the host for completing the task of marrying Changle. The reward has been credited. Would the host like to integrate it now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Integrate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang said without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Su Liang frozen in place, Changle laughed coquettishly: \"Husband, a spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold; what are you still staring at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then pulled down the red curtains and began to act without restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid on the side felt heartache just watching...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night in the Hibiscus Garden, everyone celebrated through the night, drinking and reveling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those with a high tolerance drank \"Drunken Tang\" by the mouthful, while those with a lower tolerance drank \"Emperor's Smile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no other way; the wine was not only delicious but also hard to buy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why everyone was so uninhibited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day at noon, Su Liang finally rose slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After washing up, he lay lazily on a rocking chair, basking in the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Ruyan walked over, carrying a bowl of special lamb offal soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smile on her lips, she giggled: \"Young Master, drink some soup to nourish your kidneys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing by the door last night, she had heard earth-shaking sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past few months, Changle had long been prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang immediately snorted: \"Hmph... not drinking!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang thought to himself: Who are you looking down on? Do you think it's like before? Just yesterday, I completed the system's task of marrying Changle. Now that the \"True Man Physique\" reward has arrived, I can recover my energy thirteen times in one night—are you kidding me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, you are newlyweds, and Princess Changle is a bride for the first time; I'm afraid she won't easily let you off these next few nights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, be obedient and drink it,\" Ruyan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang could not explain his current physique, so looking at Ruyan’s pitiful expression, he tearfully drank the lamb offal soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, he would definitely make them both broaden their horizons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Ruyan and Yu'er, Su Liang was even more expectant of the two sisters, Changle and Little Sizi...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Li Shimin walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Su Liang and asked: \"Good son-in-law, the Retired Emperor sent someone this morning wanting to see you. When would be convenient for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang yawned and said: \"I know. Isn't the return visit within three days? Let's make it tomorrow at noon; I have to go to two other families the day after.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... good... good, but son-in-law, you... you must also take care of your health,\" Li Shimin chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang was incredibly depressed, wanting to shout: That was just from being sleepy... sleepy...!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin said slowly: \"Son-in-law, do you have any novel gadgets you could give the Retired Emperor? He still hasn't recovered from his grief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Changle's wedding this time, he finally relented and wanted to see people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about I give him my fully automatic mahjong machine, Your Majesty?\" Su Liang asked, feeling a pang of sympathy for Li Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang was parting with his treasure, but he could just make another one later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th-that works, but I'm afraid it's not enough.\" Li Shimin frowned, then patted Su Liang on the shoulder and smiled: \"Son-in-law, think about it some more. Your mother and I will go see Changle first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Su Liang was pondering...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system's voice suddenly rang out in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding: The system detects the host's wedding and hereby presents a small gift. The gift is being prepared...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding: The system gifts the host an Encyclopedia Search Engine, capable of knowing all things from the past five thousand years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding: The Encyclopedia Search Engine has been integrated into the host's mind. The system reminds the host that you only need to recall the corresponding keywords in your mind to understand the relevant knowledge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"System, you are so sweet!!\" Su Liang was overjoyed and immediately began communicating with the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System: \"Host, don't get excited yet. Starting today, the system is canceling the task mode.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang immediately asked: \"What does that mean? The system won't issue new tasks in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System: \"Congratulations, host, you guessed right. From today on, it will be changed to a mall mode.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the system's voice faded, various malls appeared in Su Liang's mind: Department Mall, Technology Mall, Military Mall...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It dazzled Su Liang, ranging from daily necessities to aircraft carriers, and even mobile phones, artificial satellites, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, everything required Reputation Points to exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang communicated with the system again: \"System... system, how... how do I get these Reputation Points?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System: \"Every time the host helps someone, Reputation Points will be generated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Depending on the scale of the matter, the Reputation Points generated by each person will vary; at least one point can be obtained.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The host can make three exchanges per day, and each time the mall is opened, it consumes ten thousand Reputation Points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding: The System Mall has just opened, and I hereby gift the host one million Reputation Points. Since the host has already checked it once, the current remaining balance is nine hundred and ninety thousand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Su Liang moved his mind, and a number immediately appeared in his head: nine hundred and ninety thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What made Su Liang find it unbelievable was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usually cold and detached system suddenly laughed out loud: \"Hahaha... I have fulfilled my duty. From now on, you must rely on yourself. We shall meet again if fate allows!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man... old man...\" Su Liang muttered to himself, instantly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What... what was this situation? And what did \"meet again if fate allows\" mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap! Holy crap!\" Su Liang stood up immediately and shouted loudly. \"Old man... old man, don't go... explain yourself clearly... I still have things to ask you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how Su Liang tried to communicate, he received no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin, who hadn't walked far, turned back and shouted angrily: \"You brat, who are you calling an old man? I'm only thirty-three this year; am I that old?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just married my precious daughter yesterday, and today you're being this arrogant!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang was instantly jolted awake by Li Shimin's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!! How could my father-in-law possibly be old!\" Su Liang hurriedly greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then explain yourself clearly to Me, who exactly you are calling an old man,\" Li Shimin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no one else around here besides the guards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\" Su Liang gave two dry coughs upon hearing this to ease the awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then cleared his throat and continued: \"I was just suddenly reminded of an old man I met while traveling, and the more I thought about it, the angrier I got, and that’s why...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... Father-in-law, it’s a misunderstanding... a misunderstanding...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Su Liang changed the subject, looked at Li Shimin, and said confidently: \"Your son-in-law has something good to give to the Retired Emperor; it’s a gadget even more interesting than mahjong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father-in-law, just you wait; the Retired Emperor will surely be delighted when he sees it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That very day, Su Liang spent all his prestige points, not only equipping the young ladies with leather bags but also with perfume, lipstick, foundation, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Tang Dynasty already had very fashionable crossbody bags, though they were not as exquisite as the ones Su Liang redeemed from the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at this time, a bag was not called a \"bag\" but a \"waist pouch,\" originating from the arrow quivers equipped by soldiers. Since the clothes of the ancients mostly lacked pockets, these cloth waist pouches appeared, worn at the waist to hold essential items like keys, seals, and credentials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Depending on the size of the bag, they had different names: large bags were called \"nang,\" and small bags were called \"tuo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the early days, leather bags were mostly used by men, while cloth bags were for women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Book of Rites: Internal Regulations\" records: \"Men use leather pouches, women use silk pouches.\" Han dynasty scholar Zheng Xuan annotated: \"A pouch is a small bag for holding a handkerchief. Men use leather, women use silk, and they have decorative edges.\" Later on, men's bags could also be made of cloth and silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put, ancient times already had various kinds of bags; they were just called by different names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, men's bags were mostly made of leather, while women's were made of cloth and silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, inside the Hibiscus Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Wugou had already finished bathing and had changed into the fashionable undergarments brought by Princess Changle, using the perfume Su Liang had redeemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin had just received the secret medicinal pills from Su Liang today and was looking at the fresh-from-the-bath Empress Zhangsun Wugou with great excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang was also busy moving between rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Su Liang had also carefully prepared \"Number 001\" little garments for Li Shimin, as a way to remind Li Shimin to take good care of the Empress's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Su Liang's explanation, Li Shimin was exceptionally delighted; these were much easier to use than fish bladders or sheep intestines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang and Princess Changle also woke up early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they were returning to the bride's home today, they naturally rose relatively early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until after breakfast that Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun Wugou were seen slowly exiting their room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin appeared full of vigor, while Empress Zhangsun Wugou was glowing, clearly the result of last night's exertions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang looked at Li Shimin and smiled meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two finished breakfast, the group boarded the carriage Su Liang had built and headed toward Angong...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good son-in-law, when will you build a carriage like this for Me? Your carriage is not only spacious and comfortable, but it also feels like traveling on flat ground.\" Li Shimin began to try and take advantage of Su Liang again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had only heard the Empress mention it before; today is my first time riding in it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... my carriage uses springs for shock absorption, so of course it feels like flat ground,\" Su Liang said, casting a disdainful glance at Li Shimin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin was already accustomed to hearing such incomprehensible terms from Su Liang. At first, Su Liang would explain them, but gradually Su Liang became too lazy to explain, and Li Shimin became too lazy to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Su Liang was calculating in his heart that he had to find a way to get a Bentley out of the system as soon as possible, so he wouldn't have to ride horses when going out; it was a pain in the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a pity that the prestige points required for a car were too high; even the cheapest small car required a full one hundred million prestige points, which could not be managed in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to start by building roads...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, only fifty li of road had been built; it seemed he needed to speed up the progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait... hold on, if roads were built on a large scale, wouldn't the prestige points...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, if you want to get rich, build roads first!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struck it rich... struck it rich...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang was already blooming with joy inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just so happened that based on what he learned through the encyclopedia search engine yesterday, there were some things that had to be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That old codger's move clearly wouldn't allow me to slack off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Su Liang looked calmly at Li Shimin and said: \"I can get one for you, it will definitely be even more luxurious and comfortable than this carriage of mine, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what? Good son-in-law, feel free to speak your mind...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin's eyes suddenly lit up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Princess Changle, Little Sizi, and Empress Zhangsun Wugou were also looking at Su Liang with great interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all wanted to see what scheme Su Liang was cooking up again.\u003C\u002Fp>",2783,"2026-06-21T02:53:01.560Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","835604a2d8f685911052f0921aaa481704ed6130edbd7739f0b9ad33ba36ebd0","great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-30","great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-28",63,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-cover.jpg"]