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

Only two people remained seated throughout the entire event: Li Yuan and Li Qin.

But Li Er had no temper and simply pretended not to see it.

This scene evoked a completely different feeling in the eyes of the crowd.

Li Yuan is one thing, but how dare Li Qin?

Even if a young man suddenly appears out of nowhere, he could be His Majesty's nephew or son.

Even if they really did offer high-yield grain seeds, granting them the title of a hereditary prince would be the highest they could hope for now.

Judging from his expression, he doesn't seem satisfied yet.

Even if you're dissatisfied, you can't just put it out there like that, can you?

To completely ignore the emperor—how audacious do they have?

However, their shock had not yet subsided when Li Er announced, "My ministers, please do as you please."

Just as everyone was about to start eating, they witnessed a scene they would never forget.

Li Yuan chuckled as he got up from his seat, picked up his bowl and chopsticks, and scurried over to Li Qin's low table.

"Kid, this old man will sit with you, no problem, right?"

Li Qin simply smiled and said, "Please, make yourself at home."

Then Li Yuan had his cushion brought over and sat down right in front of Li Qin.

Well, it should be said that he was seated on the main path inside the hall.

This scene left everyone completely dumbfounded.

Immediately afterwards, Gao Yang and Li Shu also came running over and sat down next to Li Yuan.

Li Er showed no other expression except for a twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Clearly, the emperor tacitly approved of this scene.

Soon, the water in the pot boiled, and the vegetables and mushrooms were washed.

Li Qin poured all the ingredients that could be cooked for a long time into the pot first, and then started to cook the meat.

The condiment dishes were prepared in advance, and the meat was put into the little princesses' bowls as soon as it was cooked.

Li Yuan continued to cook the beef and mutton rolls in the hot pot, raising his glass to his granddaughters with the rare bottle of baijiu, sipping it slowly.

During the Chinese New Year, he was allowed to drink some baijiu (Chinese liquor).

This kind of treatment isn't available at other times of the day.

Seeing how happily they were eating, Li Chengqian suddenly found the food in front of him unappetizing.

His gaze kept drifting towards Li Qin's table.

Seeing this, Li Qin said to him in an annoyed tone, "If you want to eat, come and join us. Don't pretend to be pitiful."

Li Chengqian wanted to go, but the current occasion wasn't appropriate.

He glanced at Li Er, but his father pretended not to see him.

He glanced at Li Yuan again, and the old man beckoned to him with a knowing look.

"Come here and have a few drinks with this old man."

With this reason, Li Chengqian immediately ran over with his bowl and chopsticks.

Li Er was very unhappy. Fine, they all went to eat delicious food.

So, you think I'm the only one eating instant hot pot?

Feeling very displeased, he whispered a few instructions to Zhang Anan.

The latter quickly walked up behind Li Qin with small, quick steps, and asked in a low voice:

"Prince Li, do you have any extra beef or mutton rolls, hot pot base, or vegetables?"

Li Qin grinned, thinking that Li Er was very tolerant.

Pointing to a plastic bag next to him, he said, "It's all here, take it."

Since Li Er bestowed upon him the title of Prince today, let's return the favor and send him a set of hot pot ingredients.

Soon, Li Er changed the pot again, and put the same ingredients on the table as Li Qin and the others.

However, he was quite unhappy inside.

Li Qin had clearly prepared his own, but he just wouldn't take it out on his own initiative, insisting that someone else have to beg him.

That kid is awful!

But this broth, these meat rolls, and these vegetables—it smells absolutely amazing!

"Your Highness, could you spare some of these ingredients for me to try?"

Li Qin was enjoying his meal when he suddenly heard someone talking next to him.

Turning his head, he saw Changsun Wuji sitting to his right, looking at him.

"Hehe~ Uncle, do you also want some Qi Niu You Juan?"

Si Zi asked Changsun Wuji with a grin.

Upon hearing the little princess's question, Changsun Wuji smiled and nodded: "These ingredients look quite novel, and I'd like to try them."

He spoke very frankly, without the slightest hesitation.

Beside him sat a boy, who was also smiling and looking in their direction.

Li Qin guessed that this kid must be Changsun Chong.

He only got this position because of his father; otherwise, according to official rank, he would at least be an outsider.

"Little Nang~ Could you buy your uncle a box of beef rolls? And lamb rolls too~"

Sizi looked at Li Qin and asked.

Actually, Li Qin didn't want to give it to them.

After all, there are so many people in the hall. If I give this to them, what will I say when other people come to ask for it later?

I don't care what others think, I just don't want to offend anyone for no reason.

Once someone starts something like this, and others don't get it, they'll be seen as looking down on him.

But when Sizi spoke, he instantly forgot about the thought and said with a smile:

"If Mingda says he'll give it, then he'll give it."

He handed a box each of beef and mutton to Changsun Wuji.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Changsun Wuji accepted the ingredients with a smile and thanked Li Qin.

“You’re too kind, Imperial Brother-in-law. If it weren’t for Mingda speaking up, I would have charged at least a thousand strings of cash for this box of meat rolls.”

This was meant to tell Changsun Wuji that giving him meat was out of consideration for Sizi.

It also serves to tell others that this meat is expensive, and if they want it, they have to pay for it.

Moreover, even if you pay, you're not guaranteed to get it.

Li Qin took out all the food she had at home so that the little princesses could eat well.

Now there are Li Yuan and Li Chengqian, and a portion has been allocated to Li Er.

I don't even have enough to eat myself, so if I want to go back and get more, I have to buy it myself.

He wouldn't bother waiting for takeout or going to the supermarket while he's enjoying his meal.

Changsun Wuji smiled and nodded, understanding what Li Qin meant.

It's not directed at him, but to tell others.

He's an old fox; how could he not understand the unspoken meaning?

Si Zi was fond of teaching others and worried that Changsun Wuji might not know how to eat meat rolls.

He crawled out of Li Qin's arms and ran to his table to give pointers.

"This is beef curd~ My uncle picked it up~ and put it in the hot pot~ When it changes color~ it's ready to eat~"

"It'll be ready soon~ Look~ It's almost done~ Uncle, have a taste~ It's ready~"

"Cousin~ Is yours still ripe? It's still all red~ Don't eat it~ or my stomach will hurt~"

"Okay~ This is fine~ Hehe~ Is that alright, Qi Ya~?"

"I don't want this~ I want a tomato-based soup base~ and machine-made sesame sauce~"

"Hehe~ Uncle~ Cousin~ You seven~ I'm off to visit you, my chubby little rascal~"

After giving a long explanation of the landscape, Sizi came running back and darted into Li Qin's arms.

This was her designated seat. As soon as she sat down, Li Qin picked up a piece of beef that was already coated in sauce and was at the perfect temperature and put it into her mouth.

"Awoo~ Good seven~"

"Little Nangjun~ Cheers~ Happy New Year to you, my little pig~ May you be safe and sound~"

Cheers, Mingda! I also wish you good health and happiness every day!

Hehe~ I'm so happy when I'm with Xiao Nang Jun~