Da Tang Xiao Si Zi: I have a little pouch-like boy.

In Li Lizhi's guess, Si Zi must have gone to complain to that young man.

It won't be long before I'm back.

When that time comes, I'll subtly try to get the young man's contact information.

Spend some money to buy some novel fruits and snacks to satisfy your cravings, and incidentally, you can also make money with these things that are not available or difficult to obtain in the Tang Dynasty.

It wasn't that Li Lizhi herself lacked money, but rather that, as the eldest princess, she wanted to contribute to the royal family.

My parents are poor. Despite being royalty, they are always frugal with their food, clothing, and daily necessities.

Especially Mother, as the head of the harem and the mother of the nation, should set an example.

Not wanting my mother to work so hard to save money, the only option besides cutting expenses was to increase income.

The appearance of the so-called young master mentioned by Sizi was a perfect opportunity.

Mother has already aroused Sizi's suspicion; she probably won't be able to get any news about the young master from the little maid.

But as the eldest sister, she still has a chance.

When Sizi returns, he will discuss it with his mother and then get information from his silly little sister.

Even if that young man is a deity, as long as there is a connection with Si Zi, he will likely give him some face.

"Ah~ Father~ Mother~ Sister~ I'm back again~"

Just as Li Lizhi was thinking about how to fool the prince, Li Shimin and Changsun were analyzing the origins of various fruits.

A childish voice called out from the bed.

Everyone turned their heads and saw Si Zi standing on the bed with a radiant smile, holding another large plastic bag in his hand.

She was nowhere near the tearful girl she had been when she left.

"Sizi!"

Empress Zhangsun reacted the fastest, rushing to her youngest daughter and embracing her tightly.

"Sizi, I was wrong before. I shouldn't have said those things to you. Please forgive me, okay? Don't leave me!"

Sizi, who was being held in someone's arms, was a little confused at first, but then quickly pouted.

"Mother, it was so wrong, I shouldn't have left you behind and run away~ I'm sorry~ I've made you heartbroken~"

The more she talked, the more her little mouth pursed, and she looked like she was about to cry.

I went shopping with Li Qin at the supermarket and bought three whole carts full of all kinds of snacks.

Li Qin only selected a few desserts to pack and take home himself, and had the supermarket deliver the rest.

On the way home, Li Qin subtly inquired and learned why the little princess had returned.

Then, upon returning home, she presented the facts and reasoned with Sizi, explaining that her mother had said those things out of concern for her.

Moreover, the sudden departure of the child would break Mother's heart and cause the family to worry.

Especially since Empress Zhangsun's health was already poor, what if she fell ill because she was worried about Sizi?

He also told the little girl that as long as she didn't say how she got here, no one else would be able to discover the secret.

When I got back, I insisted that I didn't know anything. My parents might scold me a little, but they wouldn't do anything else.

Then, I packed a variety of carefully selected snacks for her, and only then did the little princess return home happily.

I can't let my actions strain the relationship between Sizi and her parents; they are her biological parents.

Of all the reasons given, Sizi only remembered that her mother would fall ill from worrying about her.

When she returned, her mother hugged her immediately and apologized to her, which touched the little girl's heart.

Mommy's all better now~ I'm so happy for Mommy~ Mommy can't get sick~

"Alright, it's good that you're back. Did Sizi go to see the young master again?"

Li Shimin watched the mother and daughter with a smile. He was moved when he saw Sizi take the initiative to apologize to Changsun.

My daughter has grown up, become sensible, and is no longer willful.

"Hmm~ Dad, what's wrong with you?"

Li Shimin pointed to the plastic bag in Sizi's hand, "Look, isn't this the food you brought back for Father from him?"

"No, this is for my mother and older sister. I forgot about Father!" Si Zi said earnestly.

Li Shimin: "..."

This little cotton-padded jacket is a bit drafty!

"Pfft~"

Changsun and Li Lizhi burst out laughing when they saw Sizi's serious expression.

Sizi doesn't lie; at most, she'll pretend to be stupid. If she says she forgot, then she really has forgotten.

“Sizi, show your mother what you brought back this time. We’ve already tried the fruit salad and ice cream from before; they were delicious and your mother loved them.”

"Huh? You're done with the hot pot salad and ice cream?" Si Zi was surprised to hear this; she wanted to try them too!

Seeing her expression, everyone knew exactly what the little girl was thinking, and they all nodded while suppressing their laughter.

Li Lizhi stepped forward and pinched her cheek. "Thank you, Sizi, for the delicious food. I've never eaten such delicious fruit before, and the ice cream is so refreshing and sweet! It's so good!"

"Mmm~ Ice cream is so good~ I want to eat some more. You guys are done eating, I can eat some more tomorrow. Little Nang said that I can only eat half a day, otherwise my tummy will hurt."

Upon hearing her sister's description, Si Zi nodded affirmatively, completely agreeing.

Icy, cool, and sweet~ Absolutely delicious ice cream~

"Wo Jie Qi Dai La Xu Pian, Nai Tang, Qiao Ke Ni, Lang Bang Tang, Wang Zai Liu Nai, Qiu Qiu Tang, Guo Dong, Hai Tai, Ji Qi, Liu Rou Gan, Mian Fa Tang."

When it comes to food, Sizi is truly gifted; she remembers every single variety that was brought back, without missing a single one.

While taking things out of the plastic bag, he said what the names were.

Li Shimin and his wife, along with Li Lizhi, were dumbfounded.

What are all these? Various kinds of candies, with such exquisite packaging.

What are Xu Pian, Qiao Ke Ni, Wang Zai Liu Nai, Guo Dong, and Hai Tai?

Even more outrageous, they even have beef jerky?

The Tang Dynasty explicitly prohibited the slaughter of oxen for plowing. Was this a sign of disrespect for Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin) or a deliberate provocation?

Packaging the finished beef jerky in packaging is just asking for trouble.

"These... were all given to you by that young man?" Li Shimin's eyelids twitched rapidly.

"Yeah~ It was all thanks to the young master that I went to buy it!"

The little princess answered truthfully, saying that the young master had already said that as long as the secret of how they got there was not revealed, it would be okay to say some other things.

The main problem is that if I don't say anything, my parents will worry. Sizi is so well-behaved, how could I let my family worry?

"Bought? Copied?"

Li Shimin and Changsun exchanged a glance, as if they had discovered something.

"Is there a lot to buy in this shop? What else did you see, Sizi?"

Empress Zhangsun held her daughter and asked softly.

“It’s copied, it’s not copied!” Si Zi corrected.

"The exhibition hall is huge, there are so many beautiful girls, and there are even pretty ladies who have joined me. Little Nangjun has joined me too~ and even printed out photos!"

"Little Nang also said that it's the cutest~ So pretty~ The photos are gorgeous~"

Li Shimin: "..."

Changsun: "..."

They didn't understand anything Sizi was saying, let alone its meaning.