As an emperor, he considers more than just the personal relationship between his children.
What is more important is the stability of the country and the well-being of the people in the world!
Sometimes, the emperor must weigh the pros and cons, bear the pain and even give up something.
Especially during the critical period when Emperor Chen was about to die and King Tian, as his successor, was not very reliable, he really did anything to pave the way!
With a thought in his mind, Emperor Chen waved.
Call the old eunuch beside you.
After careful consideration he ordered:
"I am rarely happy today. As the saying goes, happiness alone is not as good as happiness among everyone. Please send someone quickly to invite the other princesses...well, and the princes one by one, so that everyone can enjoy the flowers together."
"According to the order." The old eunuch accepted the order and bowed down.
"slow."
Emperor Chen suddenly stopped him again.
Because he then thought, since he has called the other princesses, why not call the princesses and county lords from the royal family? With more people, Su Xian will have more room for choice.
The old eunuch stopped and turned around: "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."
"In addition, we will invite the unmarried princesses and county heads of each royal family to the palace. By the way, the princes of each family will also be invited."
Emperor Chen thought for a while and then said: "Officials of the fourth rank and above, sons and daughters-in-law in the family, as long as they are unmarried, will also be invited to the palace."
"Old slave obeys the order."
The old eunuch bowed and retreated again, but he had just taken two steps when he suddenly turned around and made a suggestion: "Has your Majesty forgotten the concubines in the harem?"
This old eunuch had been with Emperor Chen for many years and still had feelings for him, so he dared to rely on his old age and make some suggestions in front of Emperor Chen.
"Concubines in the harem?"
Emperor Chen was stunned for a moment, frowned, and asked curiously: "You mean, I should invite all the concubines from the harem?"
The old eunuch was all smiles:
"Yes, Your Majesty has invited princes, princesses, heirs, princesses, etc., as well as sons and daughters-in-law from the families of high-ranking officials... If Your Majesty doesn't invite the concubines in the harem to such a grand event, I'm afraid the ladies will complain secretly."
After hearing this, Emperor Chen's face suddenly darkened.
The main reason why he invited the princesses, princesses, county lords, legitimate daughters, etc. was to facilitate Su Xian's... selection.
No matter who Su Xian fell in love with, Emperor Chen supported him. Even if he fell in love with the two sisters Chen Keyan and Chen Keyao, he would bear the pain and part ways with her.
If Su Xian falls in love with other princesses, princesses, county lords, legitimate daughters, etc., Emperor Chen will turn into a matchmaker...
As for the princes, princes, young masters, etc. he invited at the same time, it was just to avoid suspicion and give people the illusion that he wanted to hold a "blind date conference".
So, on this occasion, is it appropriate to invite the concubines in the harem?
Emperor Chen was not so stupid that he asked Su Xian to choose his concubines.
"I have my own opinion, so hurry up and go!" Emperor Chen twitched the corner of his mouth, but he was not angry, but his face was very dark and not very good-looking.
"Yes, yes, old slave, go right now."
When the old eunuch saw this, he realized that he had just said the wrong thing. He hurriedly trotted out of the pavilion and sent people to invite the ladies from each family.
…
Soon, the emperor's relatives and the palace officials all received Emperor Chen's decree.
Not surprisingly, everyone thought that Emperor Chen was in a good mood and was interested in bringing together young people from various families.
Because Emperor Chen invited young men and women from various families, and they were all unmarried.
The meaning couldn't be more obvious.
At that moment, the young men from each family entered the palace chatting and laughing, and led by the eunuchs directly into the imperial garden.
The ladies from various prefectures were a step late because they had to dress up, but fortunately it didn't take long.
Within half an hour, all the young men and women who agreed to the conditions gathered in the imperial garden... Emperor Chen introduced Su Xian to everyone, and then let them go to the peach grove to communicate and play freely.
No one knew the purpose of Emperor Chen's introduction to Su Xian.
This also includes Su Xian himself.
But the two sisters, Chen Keyan and Chen Keyao, saw that other women were eyeing Su Xian, so they instinctively became vigilant and stayed on both sides of Su Xian, never leaving.
Like two "bodyguards".
Although the girls had a good impression of Su Xian, they did not dare to come over and talk when they saw this.
…
After some time.
Chen Keyan had to leave Su Xian temporarily.
Because something happened temporarily in the court, she had to go and deal with it personally.
This coke spoiled Chen Keyao. With Sister Huang gone, she could finally have Brother Su "to herself".
However, when she saw the women around her looking at him eagerly, the smile on her face faded slightly, for fear that someone would attack Brother Su.
At this moment, she suddenly remembered what happened last night and the gift she carefully prepared for Su Xian. She took Su Xian's hand, walked to Emperor Chen and said:
"Father, Brother Su is a guest from afar and has not had a good stroll in the imperial city. I would like to take Brother Su around."
"That's fine."
Emperor Chen's eyes were deep. After thinking for a while, he nodded in agreement and warned: "The Taiwei is my distinguished guest. You must remember not to neglect the Taiwei!"
"Don't worry, Father, I know this."
Chen Keyao was overjoyed and immediately pulled Su Xian and quickly left the imperial garden. After leaving the palace, she went straight to her Yue Princess Mansion.
On the way, Chen Keyao couldn't hide her joy and said with a smile: "Brother Su, I have a good thing for you. Brother Su will definitely like it when he sees it."
"Good thing? What is that?" Su Xian was curious.
"Brother Su, don't ask. You'll know when we see you later. I can guarantee that it is definitely the best gift in the world!" Chen Keyao was mysterious, with bright eyes.
"The best gift in the world?" Su Xian was stunned for a moment, looking sideways at Chen Keyao who was smiling, and an evil thought slowly emerged in his mind.
Could it be...
But then, he shook his head and said: "Your Highness, you must not mess around. If you make a mistake, your father will definitely cut me into pieces!"
"Cut it into pieces? Brother Su, what are you talking about?" Chen Keyao was innocent with a hint of doubt.
"nothing."
"..."
After a while, they arrived at the Yue Princess Mansion.
Chen Keyao acted like a little adult, with her hands on her hips and a majestic look on her face. She ordered tea to be served and preparations for the banquet. Finally, she asked someone to prepare a series of "childish" games that she liked, saying she wanted to play with Su Xian. .
In an instant, the entire princess mansion became busy.
There were running maids or eunuchs everywhere.
Su Xian was by the side and witnessed the whole process with his own eyes. He nodded secretly in his heart and said: "Everyone says that Chen Keyao is childish, but the way she acted just now is just like her imperial sister. She is really a little adult!"
Unexpectedly, Su Xian had just finished sighing.
Chen Keyao's hands on her waist suddenly took off her hands and turned to hug Su Xian's arms; the majesty on her face also disappeared completely, replaced by an expression of ecstasy, excitement, and excitement.
At the same time, he winked at Su Xian.
He is just a childish little kid, how can he look like a young adult just now?
Su Xian was stunned for a while, thinking, has the change been so big?
"Brother Su, they are all busy and have no time to pay attention to us. Let's go somewhere first!" Chen Keyao invited with a smile.
"That's fine." Su Xian nodded.
Chen Keyao immediately took Su Xian's hand and trotted away in one direction with small steps.
Su Xian was behind, looking at the pink bow on her head and countless exquisite jewelry, and asked: "Where are you taking me to? It's so mysterious, can it be your... bedroom?" ?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Su Xian stopped.
He is a grown man, but Chen Keyao is a princess who has not left the palace, so it is really difficult to go to her palace.
"Brother Su is not the one." Chen Keyao was young and petite. After pulling in front a few times but unable to pull, he turned back and assured with a serious face:
"That place is very fun. It's not a palace. Brother Su is here..."
Seeing this, Su Xian secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "That's good."
after a little while.
The two came to a place.
Chen Keyao, who was leading the way, was sneaky and tiptoeing, taking a step and then stopping to look around, then taking another step...
"What is your Highness doing?" Su Xian was puzzled. Isn't this her own princess mansion? Why does it give people the feeling of being a thief?
"Shh!" Chen Keyao hurriedly put her index finger in front of her lips and lowered her voice: "Brother Su, don't talk. Be careful that walls have ears."
"Do walls have ears?"
Su Xian immediately hesitated and followed Chen Keyao step by step, almost turning around and running away.
Fortunately, he knew that Chen Keyao had always been eccentric, so there shouldn't be any big problems...
Finally, Chen Keyao stopped in front of a house.
She paused, put her little hand on the door, and slowly pushed it open.
Then, Su Xian, who looked confused, was pushed into it first.
She looked around again suspiciously, and seeing no one suspicious, she walked backwards into the house, gently closed the door, and then pulled the bolt.
"This is..." After Su Xian entered the room, he glanced around and was stunned. The corners of his mouth twitched. He looked back at Chen Keyao, who was suppressing his excitement, and asked:
"This is your dormitory! Girl, didn't you say you wouldn't go to your dormitory?"
Su Xian said, turning around and leaving.
It is really inappropriate for him, a grown man, to appear in the boudoir of a pre-eminent princess. Once this matter spreads, he is not afraid. What he is afraid of is that Chen Keyao's reputation will be damaged...
"Brother Su, don't leave!"
Chen Keyao's expression changed, and she rushed over to hug Su Xian's waist. She struggled to stop Su Xian with her petite body and defended, "This is not my bedroom. Brother Su guessed it wrong!"
Su Xian looked indifferent and raised his finger to point to the small princess bed in the room: "You still say no, but look at this bed, who else in this house can enjoy it except you?"
When Chen Keyao saw this, he could only smile and praised: "Brother Su is really smart. Brother Su has noticed this."
"You have learned to lie and deceive people at a young age. This is not good. I will tell your sister Huang when I get out and ask her to deal with you." Su Xian looked serious.
"Brother Su, don't want it!"
Chen Keyao held Su Xian's waist tightly with both hands. Because she was petite, the top of her head only reached the intersection of Su Xian's chest and abdomen, so she "looked up" at Su Xian, aggrieved and pitiful:
"Brother Su, don't tell Sister Huang. The reason why they deceived Brother Su to come here was out of necessity. Brother Su, please spare Yaoyao, okay?"
Su Xian lowered his head and looked at her pitiful, pleading look with big eyes filled with water. His heart suddenly softened and he asked, "What's the reason why you have to do this? Tell me."
"Because what Yaoyao is going to say next is very confidential and cannot be known to outsiders."
Chen Keyao looked serious, looking up at Su Xian, his big eyes still shining brightly, and said: "The entire Nanchen, the entire palace, the entire princess mansion, only here is the safest!"
When Su Xian heard this, his curiosity was immediately piqued, and he quickly asked: "What secret do you have?"
"Brother Su, Yaoyao wants you to promise Yaoyao something." Chen Keyao said suddenly.
Su Xian suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart, but seeing that she was really well-behaved and cute, he touched her round face with his hand and squeezed her:
"You tell me first. If you can do it, I will definitely promise you."
Chen Keyao didn't hide at all, and allowed Su Xian to touch and pinch her, insisting: "No, Brother Su agrees first."
Su Xian couldn't help but hesitate. He would not make a promise that he was not sure about.
"Brother Su, don't worry. This matter is easy for Brother Su. You don't even have to do it yourself. It's very simple." Chen Keyao looked serious.
"In that case, I will promise you first. Okay, tell me, what do you want me to promise you? Remember, it's just a simple thing. I won't agree if it's too difficult."
Su Xian thought for a while and said.
Chen Keyao smiled obediently and assured: "Brother Su, don't worry, it's very simple."
"Say it." Su Xian thought to himself, if it is really simple, what's the harm in agreeing to her?
Chen Keyao paused, and gradually tightened her grip on Su Xian's waist, as if she was afraid that Su Xian would be frightened and run away.
Then, she made her simple request word for word:
"I want to ask Brother Su...to take me...to elope! To Daliang!"
"..."
When Su Xian heard this, he staggered and almost fell down.
Finally standing firm, he glared at Chen Keyao who was close to Chi Chi: "What did you say? You want me to take you to elope to Daliang? Is this your 'simple' request?"
Chen Keyao had said it once before to take her to elope.
Su Xian didn't take it seriously at that time.
Unexpectedly, Chen Keyao was so evil that she made such an excessive request today. Did this Hutu girl really think that elopement was a fun game?
Depressed, Su Xian looked down at her and scolded: "Is this the secret you call? Nonsense!"
"This is a secret. If the emperor's sister and father know about this, it will be terrible." Chen Keyao had a frightened expression on his face.
Su Xian was speechless for a while. It would be good to say that the elopement was a secret, because once it was leaked, the whole court and the people would probably explode——
The most favored little princess in the dynasty actually eloped with someone, which was simply unheard of!
"It's very simple. Brother Su only needs to take me to Daliang. Don't worry about anything else. I will take care of myself. Isn't this simple?"
Chen Keyao hugged Su Xian's waist tightly, raised her head, pursed her lips, and her big eyes sparkled with water.
Su Xian held his forehead and advised earnestly:
"It's not that simple. Do you know how many risks there are? It's an elopement, not a housewife. Don't mention it again!"
Su Xian turned his head, looked around, and said, "I can't stay here anymore, let me go."
Chen Keyao hugged Su Xian tighter and said, "No, Brother Su hasn't agreed to it yet!"
"childish!"
Su Xian had a straight face and walked straight to the door, ignoring Chen Keyao who was hugging his waist tightly.
After all, Chen Keyao was young, small in size and strength, and Su Xian insisted on leaving. How could she stop him?
Under the tug, she soon fell to the ground, holding Su Xian's foot tightly with both hands, refusing to let go.
Su Xian frowned and just walked forward. Chen Keyao, who was lying on the ground, was like a "human mop", being "dragged" by Su Xian all the way to the door.
The ground is a bit brighter.
Seeing Su Xian stopping in front of the door, touching the door bolt with one hand and about to open the door, Chen Keyao gritted his teeth, lay on the ground and shouted:
"Where was Brother Su last night?"
