 Chen Shubao then personally made the request to his father Emperor Xuan, and Emperor Xuan, while he hesitated due to Kong's opposition, eventually agreed.Eventually, however, because Jiang and Chen Shubao overly feasted, including instances where Chen Shubao wore civilian clothing to sneak out of the palace to visit Jiang's mansion, Emperor Xuan removed Jiang from his post.In spring 582, Emperor Xuan grew ill, and Chen Shubao, along with his brothers Chen Shuling () the Prince of Shixing, and Chen Shujian () the Prince of Changsha, attended Emperor Xuan at the palace.