The emperor grew increasingly exasperated as he listened, and seeing that Ye Jingchen seemed determined to continue, he quickly interrupted him.
"Don't you think your demands are a bit strange?" the emperor asked, staring at him with a strange expression.
"What's strange about it?" Ye Jingchen asked innocently.
"You've gone into such detail, do you already have someone you like? Who is it?" The emperor pointed out the oddity and pressed for an answer.
"I didn't!" Ye Jingchen denied it outright. How could he possibly tell the emperor that he was just repeating what Xie Chang'an said?
Xie Chang'an was the most contradictory person he had ever met in both his previous and current lives, without exception.
He looks like a young girl, and his personality and temperament are also like a young girl's, but when it comes to doing things, he is strategic and decisive. There can never be another Xie Chang'an in this world.
Therefore, he was not worried that the emperor could find someone who met his requirements!
"This is just my expectation for my future Crown Princess in my spare time. I haven't finished stating my requirements yet. Father, do you still want to hear more?" Ye Jingchen's expression turned somewhat shy as he finished speaking.
The emperor finally understood why Ye Jingchen had agreed so readily; it turned out he had been waiting for him here!
Such a requirement—
He refused to believe that among all the young ladies of the third rank and above in the capital, there wasn't one who could please Ye Jingchen.
"I will have someone select them according to your requirements—"
"Once you have a general idea of who to choose from, Father, you must tell me as soon as possible. Maybe I'll fall in love with one or more of them at first sight and decide to marry no one but her!" Ye Jingchen said enthusiastically.
The emperor didn't want to speak, nor did he bother to guess the true intentions behind his rebellious son's seemingly enthusiastic demeanor.
"Father, now that my marriage is settled, what are your plans for my elder sister's marriage?" Ye Jingchen changed the subject.
Have they made a decision?
What did they agree on?
The emperor was puzzled and confused, but when Ye Jingshu was mentioned, he temporarily put Ye Jingchen's matter aside.
"After you get married, I will have the Ministry of Rites select a consort for your elder sister!"
"Can the Emperor's consort only be chosen from among the sons of noble families in the capital? Are they worthy of the Emperor? The Emperor wouldn't even look at them!" Ye Jingchen said disdainfully.
emperor:......
After careful consideration, the emperor realized that, based on what he knew, no one was worthy of his precious daughter.
"Your elder sister will always need a husband, as it concerns her lifelong happiness. What can you do?" the emperor asked.
"Why don't we, Father, expand the selection of consorts from the capital to the entire Great Abyss, regardless of family background, so that all the talented young men of the Nine Provinces can gather in the capital for my elder sister to choose from? Besides my elder sister, isn't my second younger sister also approaching marriageable age?" Ye Jingchen suggested.
Wasn't Ye Jingshu currently worried about promoting Fengming Academy?
When the young talents of Kyushu gather in the imperial city, let the students of Fengming Academy give them a little bit of a shock.
If the powerful families throughout the Nine Provinces considered that the other princes were also of marriageable age and sent their daughters to the capital, that would be even better!
"What you said makes some sense. Since you're coming, then let's both come. The selection of the Crown Princess and the selection of the Imperial Son-in-Law will be conducted at the same time, resolving the lifelong matters of you two siblings in one go!" The Emperor finally made the decision.
Ye Jingchen was naturally delighted with this. He hoped that as many people as possible would come to the capital, stirring up the waters so that he could take advantage of the chaos.
Some powerful local tyrants are impenetrable in their own territories, making it impossible to take action. But if their children come to the capital, wouldn't that create a breakthrough?
He needs to have a serious discussion with Xie Chang'an. This time, they should go all out and try to make sure that some people who come to the capital can never leave!
Ye Jingchen successfully appeased Ye Jinghe once again, and in a very good mood, he took Ye Jinghe back home.
After returning to the East Palace, Ye Jingchen will teach Ye Jinghe what he learned today.
Ye Jinghe was somewhat distracted during the lesson.
Despite his brother's assurance, he was still afraid that his nightmare would become reality.
"Xiao Jinghe, don't worry. I've told Father Emperor my requirements for my future Crown Princess. If he wants to find someone who meets those requirements, he simply won't be able to find anyone like that. So, it's impossible for me to marry the Crown Princess." After finishing his lesson, Ye Jingchen comforted Ye Jinghe.
"But my brother will get married someday." Ye Jinghe's heavy mood did not ease much from his comfort.
He hated growing up. If he could stay that four-year-old forever and his brother could stay eight forever, then they would never have to face separation.
"By then, you might have already met a girl you like, and you'll be even more eager to get married than I am!" Ye Jingchen joked.
Ye Jinghe tried to imagine such a scene, but couldn't come up with one.
He couldn't think of anyone he would value more than his brother!
No one can compare to his brother's importance in his heart!
Given his recent complicated relationship with Xie Chang'an, Ye Jingchen waited a whole day until the day he was supposed to go to class before heading to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion early.
This time, Xie Chang'an didn't wait for him at the door, and he didn't have anyone follow him; he went to Chang'an Residence by himself.
Stepping into Chang'an Residence once again, Ye Jingchen felt completely calm and undisturbed.
This made him even more certain that he had no other intentions towards Xie Chang'an.
When he arrived, there was no one at Chang'an Residence on the surface, but after he sat under the peach tree for a while, Xie Chang'an came in from outside.
"What are you doing here so early today?" Xie Chang'an asked as he sat down opposite him.
"Are you going out to prepare for the children of powerful clans and wealthy families from various regions to enter the capital?" Ye Jingchen asked instead of answering.
"What preparations do I need to make? It's His Highness the Crown Prince who should be making preparations, isn't it? Perhaps your future Crown Princess is among them?" Xie Chang'an's heart stirred, but his words were full of sarcasm.
Given the tacit understanding between him and Ye Jingchen, he didn't believe anyone could interfere between them!
However, it's one thing to know it in your heart, but it's impossible not to feel jealous!
Ye Jingchen was already used to Xie Chang'an's sarcastic remarks. If their relationship weren't a bit awkward right now, he would have patted Xie Chang'an on the shoulder and retorted sarcastically.
Unfortunately, he had to avoid suspicion now, so he could only control his restless hands.
"It was indeed my suggestion that this matter was brought up. Our opportunity has arrived. Young Master Xie, you must prepare well!"
Xie Chang'an sneered, "Prepare what? To choose a crown princess for you?"
"If you're willing, I don't mind at all. I believe you can definitely choose the most suitable Crown Princess for me!" Ye Jingchen said with a smile.
Xie Chang'an felt a slight itch in his teeth and an urge to bite something. "Then Your Highness, please wait and see!"
His accomplice in Chengqian Palace told him that Ye Jingchen not only readily agreed to the emperor's selection of a crown princess for him, but also put forward various requirements for the future crown princess.
Xie Chang'an was initially very angry, but after hearing Ye Jingchen's requirements for the future Crown Princess, he couldn't stay angry.
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