The emperor teased, "You are getting older now, do you have someone you like? If so, tell me and I will grant you a marriage, okay?"

"I don't have any women I like. In my eyes, there are only wars and killings. In my eyes, women all look the same, they all have two eyes and a mouth. Beauty or ugliness doesn't matter, but family background is still important. After all, noble ladies raised by aristocratic families are always easier to attract than common women. They are also more knowledgeable, dignified and polite."

"I heard that the second daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion is both extraordinary in character and appearance, and is also a girl of marriageable age. There are also several Shangshu's houses with outstanding women. In addition, there are also women of marriageable age in the Taifu's house. There are also several noble families... Brother Huang, can you help me to carefully consider and select? I believe that you and your wife must have excellent vision!"

"This... has your Royal Brother chosen a particular woman?"

The emperor had never expected that Baili Chen wanted to choose a princess from the daughters of the prime minister's mansion, the minister's mansion, and the noble families. He was so bold! How could he let these important officials and noble ladies help Baili Chen and shoot himself in the foot?

Baili Chen was already in a high position with great power, 300,000 soldiers under his command, and the invincible "Dragon and Tiger Guards". His only shortcoming was that he had been guarding the border for many years and had a shallow foundation in the court. After returning to the court, he had been doing some offensive and thankless tasks, and lacked connections with important officials.

If he finds a helpful princess, she will be able to help him win over the power of important officials and make his influence in the court even more prosperous.

If these important ministers were to be won over by Baili Chen, would he still be able to sit firmly on the throne?

However, it seems inappropriate to reject someone harshly in person.

The emperor tapped his forehead with an idea. He remembered that some time ago, the secret guards reported that Baili Chen had helped a woman to testify in the Qingping Marquis's Mansion, and he was furious because of the woman's disappearance. He also disliked Yongping Marquis Cui Hao very much because of this.

Thinking of this, the emperor said hypocritically: "I heard that my brother is very close to a woman, and they share the same interests. You even kicked Cui Hao for her. This is really a rage for a beauty! That woman is so honored to be favored by my brother! I heard that the little girl is very beautiful, dignified and polite. She must be a good match for me!"

"My Royal Brother, you are wrong. Don't listen to rumors spread by outsiders. She is just the daughter of a small official of the sixth rank. I just saw her being bullied and felt sorry for her! That's why I stood up for her!"

"You really don't have a crush on someone? You're not the type of person who would be enthusiastic about fighting for justice! I won't believe it! I can see through your thoughts at once. If you really have a crush on someone, don't be embarrassed. I will definitely support you and grant you a marriage right away!"

After saying that, he rushed to the imperial desk, took up the pen and began to write furiously. Halfway through, he asked in confusion, "What's the name of that woman? I remember she was the second daughter of the third branch of the Su family, right?"

Baili Chen deliberately showed a very reluctant expression, and after hesitating for a long time, he said with a sad face: "Her name is Su Ci, Ci as in ceramics, and she is the second daughter of the third branch of the Su family. Moreover, her sister's marriage has not been settled yet, and Your Majesty is granting her marriage to me, I am afraid it is not appropriate!"

"Nothing, nothing! This is easy to handle! I will order the Queen to help Su Ci's sister find a good husband as soon as possible. It will not affect your marriage. Besides, my brother is not young anymore. He needs to get married as soon as possible and have children!"

After saying this, he buried his head and continued to write quickly, looking impatient, like a good brother who cared about his younger brother. However, no one knew about his hypocritical face.

When he lowered his head, a faint smile of success appeared on Baili Chen's face, which was almost imperceptible and difficult to detect.

Seeing the emperor's hypocritical and anxious expression, Baili Chen was extremely happy in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface.

"Your Highness, I will obey your command!"

Seeing Baili Chen’s helpless look, the emperor felt extremely happy!

If you want to marry the daughter of a wealthy family, just dream on!

Let this woman of a sixth-rank minor official take the position of the Qin Prince's principal wife first. As for whether she can remain as the Qin Prince's wife, that is a matter of personal luck, and it is not something that he, the emperor, should consider.

Baili Chen wanted to get his hands on those noble ladies, it was simply wishful thinking! His princess could only be the daughter of a minor official with no influence, who would not be of any help to him at all, and in the eyes of the public, she would also be unknown!

right! Just do it!

As for the noble ladies mentioned by Baili Chen, they must be quickly betrothed to others so that Baili Chen can no longer think about them and all his escape routes will be blocked.

Tell the Queen to hurry up and not give Baili Chen any chance to take advantage of it. Never give him any opportunity to take advantage of it.

When spring comes and flowers bloom, everything comes back to life. It is a great time for lovers to enjoy spring, have fun, and get married.

Thinking of this, the emperor could no longer hide the smile on his face.

Let the Queen hold two more flower-viewing banquets, then what needs to be decided can be decided, and those who need to be married can be granted marriages!

When the emperor happily handed the imperial edict to Baili Chen, he hesitated for a long time before taking it expressionlessly, his face full of dissatisfaction and unhappiness, but he had no choice but to accept it silently, feeling very aggrieved!

The emperor felt more relieved when he saw Baili Chen's depressed look.

Baili Chen had no choice but to accept the imperial edict, said goodbye to the emperor very perfunctorily, walked out of the imperial study with a gloomy face, and left in a hurry.

After watching Baili Chen walk away for a long distance and disappearing from view, the emperor laughed sinisterly. Thinking of Baili Chen's unwilling, reluctant, and cold face, he felt extremely happy.

Thinking of the colorful expressions on the faces of his ministers when they heard that a prince was going to marry the daughter of a sixth-rank official, the emperor praised himself for his wit and cleverness today.

I played a trick on Baili Chen again today, it felt so good!

Soon, the emperor collected his thoughts and instructed his trusted eunuchs, "Order the Imperial Astronomical Observatory to calculate an auspicious date for His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin to get married. Also, after the auspicious date is set, order the Ministry of Rites to arrange the wedding for His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin as soon as possible according to the procedures."

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

"Send someone to report to the Queen and have her prepare two banquets as soon as possible. Invite all the noble ladies of the right age in the capital. Those with comparable family backgrounds, talents and looks should all be given marriage contracts as soon as possible! Please hurry up and do this, Queen. Remember!"

"Also, King Xuanqi came to the palace to see me!"

......

At this time, Baili Chen, who was sitting in the carriage leaving the palace, tightened his grip on the imperial edict, and his usually cold and emotionless face was filled with joy. "Your Highness the Prince of Qin has achieved what he wished for! Congratulations!"

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