Chen Tian could almost guess what Bai Su was thinking, but he said nothing, hoping to leave Bai Su with a little more mystery.
You know, many books have said that being curious about someone is often the beginning of falling in love with him.
Although he felt that his lover should have a good impression of him deep down, after all, they were soul mates with a spiritual connection. However, the feeling of pursuing and pampering each other again was also wonderful.
When he thought about how he had blocked his memory and was traveling through countless small worlds, his partner's unconditional pursuit and love for him made him feel as happy as if he were soaking in a honey pot throughout his life, and his heart was filled with sweetness.
Chen Tian looked at Bai Su with a deeper gaze, and his care for him became more attentive unconsciously. He just wondered how this person could be so good!
The entire banquet was harmonious, with no untoward incidents. The only thing that made Chen Tian feel uncomfortable was the women, who kept staring at him with vague, almost imperceptible gazes.
Just a casual glance showed that many young women gave him shy smiles, which made him break out in sweat.
Although he knew that he had a handsome appearance, noble status, and that the original owner was still very clean at this age. He only liked to travel and play with novel things, and was indeed the best candidate for husband in the hearts of many women, but he had no interest in these people.
His wife is right next to him, and if Xiaobai misunderstands him as a playboy, he won't know where to cry.
So he simply lowered his head, confining his gaze to the small plot of land he shared with Bai Su. He even resolutely refused to watch the singing and dancing at the banquet, perfectly illustrating the strong self-awareness and desire to survive of the good old man in the Twenty-Four Filial Piety.
But why is Xiaobai still watching the singing and dancing and not looking at me?
Chen Tian felt a little aggrieved, but he didn't realize that his unconsciously focused gaze was putting invisible pressure on Bai Su, forcing him to stare blankly at the song and dance in the center, not realizing what he was seeing.
After finally waiting for the banquet to end, Chen Tian was just thinking about whether he should personally send his beloved wife back home and cultivate their relationship, when he heard the bad news.
The palace maid came specifically to deliver a message, saying that the emperor had given an oral order, asking him to stay in the palace tonight, and that the emperor wanted to have a long talk with his two brothers.
Looking up at the old emperor who was obviously drunk and happy sitting in the main seat, Chen Tian felt resentful.
This is because the old drunkard was still not satisfied, so he finished one drink and had another. Did he get drafted into the army?
Why don’t you go back to the harem to find your three thousand beauties now, and why are you looking for a cheap son like Prince Ning!
Chen Tian was depressed and unhappy, but he could only nod to the eunuch who was standing by his side. He reluctantly said goodbye to Bai Su, got up and followed the old emperor to his bedroom.
Sure enough, there was already wine and food on the table in the house.
"There are many women of appropriate age at the banquet today. Does Chen Ye like any of them?" As soon as he entered the room, the old emperor sat on the couch and said to Chen Tian with a smile.
It turned out that his cheap dad couldn't help but urge him to get married. As an older bachelor in ancient times, Chen Tian, who was of the same age as him, already had several children. He said that he could understand.
Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Situ Hongshen continue: "I think Yan Qingying, the daughter of Prime Minister Yan, is quite good. She is gentle and generous, and she is also a talented woman. She is barely worthy of you, the prince."
Having said this, Chen Tian frowned slightly.
It's like this again, with layer upon layer of tests, no wonder the original owner was depressed.
Chen Tian immediately understood what the old emperor meant. Although the eldest daughter of the Yan family seemed to have a good reputation, she was from the Prime Minister's residence. Empress Yan had previously made several insinuations to make Yan Qingying the fifth prince's principal wife, but Situ Hongshen had always rebuffed her.
It seems that the old emperor also realized that the external relatives were too powerful and did not want them to continue to extend their hands to the fifth prince, so he thought of himself, the idle prince.
But deliberately involving him in the power struggle is also a manifestation of suspicion.
If he really had no ulterior motives, then even if Yan Qingying followed him, it would not have any effect. But if he did, then his next step would definitely be to try to seize power.
Even though it seems that the Yan family will definitely support the fifth prince more now, ambition is something that is easy to grow, and who knows what will happen in the future?
Unfortunately, Situ Hongshen's thoughts were useless to Chen Tian.
He already had a lover for his whole life, and he would never change his mind and be with someone else. Moreover, even if it wasn't him, the original owner would not be willing to marry Yan Qingying.
The reason is that the original owner was born a homosexual.
This is also one of the reasons why the original owner was depressed and had not married at this age.
Men were not popular in Xiling, and if anyone knew he liked men, it would be a royal scandal, so the original owner could only endure it. However, he did not want the daughter of a wealthy family to marry him and become a widow, so he kept refusing the marriage, showing his responsibility.
However, the original owner had various concerns, but Chen Tian did not. He understood the mentality of the superiors, so he shook his head and directly refused.
Seeing this, Situ Hongshen frowned: "Chen Ye, why do you always make excuses like this? You don't even have a concubine in your palace. Is that right..."
Yes, you are right, I like men, Chen Tianxin said.
"Is there something wrong with your body? I need to ask the imperial physician to take a look!"
Chen Tian: ...
"No, your Majesty, I am in very good health." Chen Tian said helplessly.
The old emperor was puzzled: "Then why?"
Chen Tian said frankly: "Brother, to be honest, I am a homosexual."
"Asshole! How is this possible? Don't try to fool me by saying such things!"
Huangfu Hongshen's face immediately showed a look of horror, but more of suspicion.
Chen Tian smiled bitterly upon hearing this and said, "Brother Emperor, if it weren't for this, how could this humble servant be at this age without even a concubine? It's really because I have no interest in women at all."
The old emperor's anger was expected, but the original owner might be afraid of this anger, but Chen Tian didn't care.
Sure enough, after hearing Chen Tian's words, thinking about Prince Ning's current age, and the many noble ladies who had shown interest in him in the past, he had ignored them all...
"Are you serious?"
Judging from Chen Tian's expression, Situ Hongshen was already 70-80% convinced. It would be difficult to grant the marriage if Prince Ning was truly gay. If Prince Ning was truly gay, then issuing a marriage decree would not only create a marriage but also an enmity.
However, Chen Tian could see that after the old emperor believed him, his eyes relaxed. After all, a homosexual could never inherit the throne.
So, Chen Tian took the opportunity to say directly: "Everything Chen Ye said is true, Father!"
"You, what did you call me!"
Hearing this name, Situ Hongshen couldn't help but be shocked.
This was the first time he heard his child call him "Father," even though they had long known about their relationship. Looking at the face that resembled his beloved, the slight anger he had felt quickly dissipated.
"Father," Chen Tian called softly, "although I don't like women, and there's nothing I can do about it, I know my place and want to do my duty. Even if I live a lonely life, I will never bring shame to you, Father!"
Looking at the man opposite him with a face full of sorrow and admiration, Situ Hongshen couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart.
Thinking back to when he accidentally let this child know the truth, his personality changed drastically. From a generation of genius to a playboy, now it seems that this is not the child's way of showing that he has no intention of fighting for power and profit.
Ultimately, this was all my fault. I was afraid that the bad karma I had created in the past was now paying off on my child.
Thinking of this, the old emperor felt more pity for Chen Tian.
He had always loved Prince Ning, but no matter how much he loved him, it could not transcend the imperial power. Now that he knew the result, while he was relieved, how could he bear to let his child live out his life alone.
With a guilty conscience and a desire to make amends, Situ Hong pondered for a moment before speaking to Chen Tian, "Alright, Father already knows. If you're attracted to a young man from another family, I'll grant you a marriage!"
"Father!"
Seeing Chen Tian's face full of shock and joy, the old emperor curled his lips and felt much better. After thinking it through, he didn't think it was a big deal and asked naturally, "Do you have a man you like now?"
"Not yet, not yet. I just want to find someone who shares the same mind as me." As he said this, Chen Tian deliberately looked a little embarrassed.
Looking at the blush on his son's face, Situ Hongshen felt a little complicated.
So, at that time, you won’t be marrying a wife, but a “daughter”?
I took a closer look at Chen Tian across from me. Although he had narrow eyes, a handsome, aggressive demeanor, and a tall stature, his skin was delicate and fair. He always had a smile on his face, and was generally gentle and generous to others. Even when he was quiet, he was elegant. I couldn't really tell...but I became more and more certain that Chen Tian was telling the truth.
After coughing a few times to hide the turmoil in his heart, the old emperor hurriedly invited him to come and have a drink together.
The two of them drank for a while before Situ Hongshen remembered something else and asked, "I heard you trained a few young men in the training ground today."
Chen Tian nodded: "Father, you are too doting on Chen'er. Chen'er is smart and a good seedling, but he needs to be taught well."
It was rare to see Prince Ning speak so righteously, and the old emperor straightened his expression.
He also knew that Chen Tian was right. The people below had already reported to him what had happened in Lan Garden and the training grounds today.
It is true that the emperor likes pleasure, and in recent years he has been emphasizing civil affairs over military affairs. However, the sneak attack by Dayan a few years ago was like a wake-up call, which made him sober up a lot.
But he is already old and is not good at wielding power. In recent years, Prime Minister Yan and other relatives have controlled the government, and he is even more powerless.
He knew in his heart that the fifth prince was the most likely to ascend to the throne. Fortunately, this child was indeed a good one. He only hoped that when the time came, he would not be bound by his mother's family and become a truly wise ruler.
After what happened today, the father and son finally opened up to each other. Seeing Chen Tian care so much about the other princes' education and the future of Xiling, the old emperor was satisfied and trusted him even more.
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Emperor: So, who should I choose as my son's husband?
Chen Tian: ...
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