In fact, Consort Xian was unaware that Crown Prince Li Gancheng did not want to rest, but rather wanted to go out and play. If she knew that the Crown Prince wanted to go out and play before the wedding, she would never agree to it!
They wouldn't even give Sun Jian face...
The crown prince is the heir apparent to the throne!
Even on ordinary days, we can't just leave, let alone at this critical juncture, we absolutely cannot afford for anything to happen!
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Inside the Eastern Palace's sleeping quarters, Crown Prince Li Gancheng stretched, his spirits completely different from before.
"Brother Sun! You've helped me out of a predicament once again today, thank you so much! Hahaha!"
Li Gancheng looked at Sun Jian gratefully and patted him on the shoulder.
This signature move is something he does every time he meets Sun Jian.
This was an action he was happy to see, but one that Sun Jian found extremely frustrating.
He felt great, he felt relieved!
Sun Jian was speechless.
This guy always uses himself as a shield, always makes himself the scapegoat. He seems to be getting better and better at using himself as a scapegoat!
"Brother Sun, you have no idea. Since the time of Yin today, I've been overwhelmed by all sorts of procedures and trivial matters, especially the clothes-trying part. I just couldn't take it anymore!"
"I had to try on hundreds of outfits, and Consort Xian wouldn't allow anyone else to replace me. You can't imagine how utterly devastated I felt... and..."
At this moment, Crown Prince Li Gancheng was venting his frustrations to Sun Jian, and his words even suggested that he was on the verge of a mental breakdown.
Sun Jian looked helpless and could only listen to his incessant rambling, letting it go in one ear and out the other.
But that wasn't the end of it. After Crown Prince Li Gancheng finished complaining, his next words left Sun Jian speechless.
"Brother Sun! Why don't you find a way to take me out of the palace for fun today?"
"What?"
Sun Jian was stunned!
Although he had already anticipated that Crown Prince Li Gancheng would have the idea of sneaking out of the palace again, he never expected that he would say it so openly and formally without any prior preparation!
Good heavens!
This guy has become addicted to taking the blame for himself, and he's started to stop hiding it from people!
They just blurted it out without thinking about how much it would involve later.
Seeing Sun Jian's expression, Li Gancheng continued somewhat embarrassedly, "Brother Sun, you know that after my wedding, I will likely be even more restricted than before, and the opportunities to leave the Eastern Palace will become increasingly rare. This is the only chance I have now!"
"Can……"
Sun Jian wanted to offer some advice, but Li Gancheng didn't give him a chance to speak at all, and continued, "What do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'what do you mean'?!"
"Opportunities are dwindling. Didn't you tell me before that these opportunities are for those who are prepared? We should enjoy every single day of our lives!"
"Did you say that?!"
Sun Jian was exasperated; this guy really knew how to borrow his own classic quotes.
"And didn't you promise me last time that you would take me and Chang Le to play in the capital for a day after you came back from the Tiger Army?"
"this……"
Sun Jian was repeatedly rendered speechless by Li Gancheng's arguments.
That's the logic, but it's not the case, and it's not about the issue itself!
She had promised that after returning from the Tiger Army, she would take Crown Prince Li Gancheng and Princess Changle Li Ganrou out to play and have a good tour of the capital city of Chang'an. But how could she do that now!
The Crown Prince's wedding was already a sudden event, and the ceremony was scheduled for the day after tomorrow.
The whole country is currently extremely busy, and three of the six ministers are overwhelmed with work every day.
Most importantly, not only will envoys from small foreign countries come to participate, but also representatives from the three great states of Zhou, Gan, and Song.
With so many people watching intently, focused on the grand scale of the project and the crown prince's demeanor, how could anyone dare to make any mistakes!
Even though he is now General Fenwei and Marquis of Hanting, he dares not be careless!
If I were to delay this matter and still have the face to save face, even if Emperor Ganwu could tolerate me, the entire court of civil and military officials would not.
The matter was urgent and demanding, so how could Crown Prince Li Gancheng dare to go out at this time?
He also wants me to take him out to play!
That would be a joke...
As the crown prince, he has too many procedures and steps to go through, and it's all urgent. Even the concubines of Emperor Qianwu have come to help. At this critical juncture, I don't know what's wrong with His Highness the crown prince today...
Could it be that he's lost his mind? This nonchalant attitude is so unlike him.
Even if I'm bored to death, I want to go out and have some fun!
That should be done after the wedding. Right now, Sun Jian is unwilling to take the blame for the Crown Prince's family's extermination.
This isn't a question of loyalty or disloyalty at all, because he's essentially just acting recklessly!
"Your Highness, may I have a word to say..."
Sun Jian continued to dissuade the crown prince.
When Li Gancheng saw Sun Jian's attitude, his previous joy was greatly diminished.
"Brother Sun, just say it directly, no need to beat around the bush!"
"On the surface, our relationship is that of ruler and subject, but in reality, we address each other as brothers. Have I ever treated you with any airs?"
Although his joy had diminished considerably, Li Gancheng would certainly still give Sun Jian face.
In his heart, Sun Jian still held immense importance!
He didn't use his status to pressure Sun Jian, but genuinely treated him as a friend.
Sun Jian spoke frankly at this moment, because he was well aware of the serious consequences and dangers of this matter.
"Your Highness, I won't say any more. I believe you are a smart man and can see the impact and serious consequences behind this matter!"
"Instead of explaining those principles to you, I'd rather tell you directly! As the person in charge of the wedding, I still have many procedures and steps to verify and learn. That's why I've come to the Eastern Palace today!"
"According to the time that Minister Lin of the Ministry of Rites told me earlier, I should have come to the Eastern Palace to find the people from the Ministry of Rites at dawn, but as you can see, it's almost afternoon now, and I really can't find the time..."
"Tomorrow is the last day, and I still only have a vague understanding of everything. When it comes to your wedding, you don't want your officiant to blindly step in, do you? What if they embarrass themselves?"
Sun Jian's words explained the reasons and logic to Li Gancheng from several aspects.
He also told Li Gancheng bluntly that he refused to take Li Gancheng out!
This is no joke!
After the Crown Prince's wedding, the capital city will definitely be a mixed bag, unlike usual. If even the slightest problem arises, many people will probably be executed and their families wiped out!
Moreover, Sun Jian believed that Li Gancheng was not an incompetent ruler, nor was he a mediocre person. On the contrary, he was very shrewd and extremely intelligent.
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