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

After seeing off the three Sizi sisters, Li Qin's house suddenly became much quieter.

Without the silvery laughter and the calls of "Little Nangjun, Little Nangjun," it really feels strange.

"Sigh~" Li Qin sighed and returned to his study, taking out the palm-sized jade from the wooden box.

After thinking for a moment, I dumped all the other things in the box into another wooden box, then wrapped the jade in an old bath towel and put it away separately.

He then took the wooden box and went out, intending to find a place to properly appraise the thing today.

……

"Ah mother~ we are here~"

As soon as the three princesses appeared in the hall, they were greeted by Empress Zhangsun, who had been waiting for them for a long time.

Little Sizi reacted the fastest, running towards her mother with a big smile.

She buried her face in her eldest grandson's arms: "Mother, I missed you so much~ Did you miss me too?"

"You little rascal, coming back so late, you must have been reluctant to leave. You said you missed your mother, but I don't believe you."

Changsun smiled and gently pinched Sizi's small, delicate nose, saying reproachfully.

He then looked up at Li Lizhi and Chengyang.

Upon seeing this, he stared wide-eyed at his eldest daughter in disbelief.

With a mixture of fear and trembling, she asked, "Lizhi, what's wrong with your clothes?"

She was only out for a morning, and even her clothes had changed drastically. Any woman could easily guess what had happened.

"Hehe~ Mom, isn't my older sister's clothes pretty? My second sister, little Nangjun, and I bought them together~"

Si Zi obviously didn't notice the change in Empress Zhangsun's tone, and said with a smile about the origin of Li Lizhi's clothes.

Li Lizhi clearly guessed what Changsun was thinking and quickly explained:

"This morning, I went to play at the beach with my young master and two maids. I accidentally got my clothes wet. Fortunately, my young master took Sizi and the others out to buy new clothes, so my daughter didn't lose her manners."

"Mmm, mmm~ Mom, I'm awesome, right~"

Si Zi raised his head and stared wide-eyed at Changsun.

They were practically begging me to praise them.

"I see." Changsun breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at his youngest daughter with amusement.

"Sizi is the best! She even knows to buy clothes for her older sister now. My good daughter has grown up!"

Hehe~ I think I'm the best too~

“Mother, these are some snacks that I brought back from the young master. They are incredibly delicious. He made a lot today, and we couldn’t finish them all, so we brought them over.”

“We can reheat them later so that my brother and the others can enjoy them together. As for the shrimp, crab, and snails, my young master said they shouldn’t be kept for long and should be eaten as soon as possible.”

"Please ask someone to invite Father over so that you two can enjoy this together."

Li Lizhi gestured to the plastic bag in her hand, and packed all ten dishes except for the fish.

Having learned from the experience of his eldest grandson eating shrimp and crab without any problems, Li Qin was not afraid of harming this great empress.

Changsun nodded slightly and gave Hongxiu a look, after which the latter quickly walked out of the hall.

It's about enjoying delicious food, and also about reporting what you've seen and heard today.

"Mommy~ Little Nangjun's cooking is so good~~ I've eaten so much my tummy is so big, I can't eat any less~"

While showing off her little belly, Sizi praised Li Qin's cooking skills.

"As long as my son is well-fed and happy," the eldest grandson said, gently stroking the little ox.

"My sister and I have something to discuss. Chengyang, take Sizi to play first."

"Okay, grandma."

"Mmm~ I'm going to play checkers with my second sister~"

The two little girls hopped and skipped onto the bed in the inner palace, found a game of checkers, and started playing a novice game of chess.

"Tell me, how did your talk with the young master go today?"

After the two younger children left, Changsun asked Li Lizhi a question.

"The young master promised to give me the salt-making formula tomorrow, and he also agreed to the glass issue."

"He also had his daughter bring back a bottle of wine and a bottle of something called floral perfume, which would leave a fragrance for several hours and could also repel mosquitoes and relieve itching."

"There is one more thing, which he specifically instructed me to tell my father and mother, and that I should inform them after my father arrives."

Changsun nodded slightly. Indeed, many things needed to be decided together with Li Shimin.

I was just a little curious, since the young man had specifically asked me to tell Erlang what it was about.

Little did she know, Li Lizhi's heart was already pounding with anxiety.

If what Li Qin said is true, what should I do in the future?

Will she marry another nobleman?

There are only so many second-generation rich kids in Chang'an. How many of them are of the right age, have the right status, and are unmarried?

In short, Princess Chang Le was somewhat bewildered.

Not long after, Li Shimin rushed over.

Li Lizhi divided the shrimp, crab, and snails and served them to her father and mother respectively.

"Girl, stop busying yourself. Tell me, how did your talk with that young man go today?"

Li Shimin was an impatient man, and when he saw Li Lizhi still preparing these foods, he immediately became anxious.

“Father and Mother, you eat first, and listen to your daughter’s story while you eat,” Li Lizhi said with a smile.

Li Shimin and his wife nodded slightly and began to eat while listening to their daughter's story.

Li Lizhi began recounting the entire process from the moment she arrived early this morning and saw Li Qin before he had even gotten out of bed.

From washing up, breakfast, swimwear, playing at the beach, showering, buying clothes, cooking, to finally discussing the deal.

Everything, big or small, was explained clearly, except for the part about close relatives, which was specifically reserved for a separate discussion.

Everything else was included, including the details.

The couple listened intently, especially when they heard about the vastness of the sea, a hint of longing appeared in their eyes.

After listening, Li Shimin pondered for a while before saying, "In that case, it seems that the motorcycle cannot be used on the land of my Great Tang."

"Yes, according to what you said, my Great Tang cannot afford to support him, nor can he afford to launch a large-scale attack that requires oil."

"Didn't he ask you to bring some wine? Bring it here for me to try."

"Second Prince, it would be better to have someone drink it first before trying it," Empress Zhangsun advised.

Li Shimin smiled and shook his head: "It's alright. If you really want to tamper with the food, the dishes that Si Zi brought back before are fine. I trust Li Qin in this regard."

Li Lizhi pursed her lips, but did not take out the wine. Instead, she stood there and pondered for a moment.

“Father, before we drink, there is something else I want to say. My son specifically asked me to tell you and Mother.”

Li Shimin raised an eyebrow, his expression becoming serious. "What is it? Tell me."

Changsun also sat upright, looking at Li Lizhi with a focused expression.

"The young master asked about my daughter's marriage today, and then asked about my relationship with my cousin. Finally, he asked me to tell my parents to have someone investigate the descendants of those who have married within three generations of my mother's family in Chang'an."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes flashed sharply: "What does he mean by that?!"