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

"Erlang, don't get agitated. Since Li Qin had Lizhi deliver these words to you and me, they must have been true. What harm is there in sending someone to investigate?"

Compared to Li Shimin's anger, Changsun was much calmer.

Since it concerned his daughter, even though he didn't quite believe Li Qin's words, he still decided to wait and see.

"Lizhi's marriage was arranged by me and Wuji long ago. Who in Chang'an doesn't know about this? This is a matter of the royal family. Do you really think Li Qin can interfere just because of a single word from him?"

Li Shimin was not angry about what Li Qin said about blood relations, but about the marriage between Li Lizhi and Changsun Chong itself.

If it were anyone else's marriage, he wouldn't have acted this way if Li Qin had brought it up.

"For the sake of our daughter, let's investigate first. If... if what Li Qin is trying to say is as we guessed, then I will explain it to my brother."

The matter was too serious for Empress Zhangsun to ignore, even if it displeased Zhangsun Wuji.

Li Shimin pursed his lips, gave a heavy snort, and then looked at Zhang Anan, who stood to the side like a clay or wooden sculpture.

"You shall handle this matter personally. Be quick and accurate, but do not alert anyone else. Do it in secret."

"Here."

I may be angry, but I still need to investigate.

If the maternal clan is also considered a close relative, then a new clause should be added to the Tang Dynasty's national policy.

Marriages within three generations are prohibited.

Population, especially in the early Tang Dynasty, was of paramount importance.

Back then, the smoke and dust from the eighteen armies caused widespread devastation, leaving less than one-tenth of the original population alive.

If this close relative were to hinder growth, how could Li Shimin possibly create the prosperous Zhenguan era?

Did he tell you anything else?

After giving instructions to Zhang Anan, Li Shimin, looking rather displeased, continued to question Li Lizhi.

"The young man said that his place was not the immortal realm, and he was just an ordinary citizen. However, before returning, he promised Sizi that if there was enough time, he could take her to the water park, the aquarium, and the zoo."

"On the water, in the underwater world?!" Li Shimin stared wide-eyed at Chang Le in disbelief.

Such a world exists? And this isn't the Immortal Realm? Can ordinary people freely enter other worlds?

Just from the literal meaning, he had already begun to imagine what the so-called world above and below the water was like.

"Enough time? How much time does he need?" Li Shimin's breathing became rapid.

“One day,” Li Lizhi said truthfully.

Li Shimin turned to look at his eldest grandson beside him and suddenly said, "Guanyinbi..."

"Your Highness can decide this matter," Empress Zhangsun said with a slight smile.

She knew that her husband wanted Lizhi to see what those two worlds were like.

After all, the more abilities Li Qin demonstrated, the more the Tang Dynasty, or rather the emperor, would have to change his attitude towards him.

If such supernatural powers truly exist that allow easy entry into other worlds, then it's best to take others with you on your journey.

Just thinking about it sends chills down your spine.

Who knows, one day he might get angry and slit his throat.

"In that case, I will grant you permission to go there and have a good day of sightseeing."

"However, Lizhi, you must remember that your safety and that of Sizi and the others are the most important thing. If anything happens, have Sizi bring you back immediately."

"Your daughter understands, Father." Li Lizhi was secretly delighted, and then took out a bottle of Erguotou and handed it to Li Shimin.

"Father, this is the wine that the young master asked his daughter to bring."

"Oh? Come, let me have a taste first." After arranging the follow-up matters, Li Shimin relaxed a little and gestured for Li Lizhi to pour him some wine.

"Hiss~~cough cough cough..." One sip almost choked the Heavenly Khan to death.

"Why is it so spicy?"

The alcohol consumed by people in the Tang Dynasty was not very strong; they usually drank it in large gulps.

However, this way of drinking doesn't work with modern baijiu (Chinese liquor).

In an instant, Li Shimin's cheeks turned red, and he began to cough incessantly.

This scene nearly scared Changsun and Li Lizhi to death, and they quickly went forward to check on them.

"His Majesty!"

"Aye!"

They thought there was something wrong with the wine, that it had caused Li Shimin's health problems.

That would truly be the end of the world.

"It's alright...cough cough cough..." Li Shimin quickly waved his hand to stop Changsun from calling the imperial physician.

After a while, I finally felt a bit better.

He picked up the bottle and poured some more into the bowl, then examined the bowl carefully before bringing it to his nose to smell it.

"Clear as water, with a rich aroma, spicy on the palate but with an unforgettable aftertaste! Fine wine! Truly fine wine!"

With a sigh, he picked up the bowl again and took a small sip.

“Hiss~~Hu~~~”

“Great wine!!”

"When you go to Li Qin's place tomorrow, remember to tell him that I want as much of this kind of wine as he has!"

Changsun: "..."

Li Lizhi: "..."

With a helpless reply, Li Lizhi then began talking to Changsun about floral water.

He only mentioned it, without actually opening it, because when Li Qin introduced this thing, he mentioned that people with qi stagnation should not use it, and it is best not to even smell it, as it can easily trigger lesions.

Strong, pungent odors can easily cause illness.

Li Lizhi had smelled the fragrance of the floral water herself, and just to be on the safe side, although she didn't know if Li Qin was telling the truth, she still didn't show it to her mother.

He also provided an explanation to his eldest grandson, who was curious.

To everyone's surprise, Li Shimin suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "He knows about qi ailments? Is there a cure for that?"

Changsun was plagued by illness for many years, especially a chronic illness that could never be cured, which became Li Shimin's biggest headache.

Now, Li Lizhi mentions Li Qin's talk about qi-related illnesses and even gives him special instructions.

If the disease can be prevented, does that mean the other party has a way to cure it?

After all, even the imperial physicians at the Imperial Hospital couldn't provide specific preventative measures.

Li Lizhi was also taken aback when she heard this. She remembered the transaction and cooperation before, but she had never thought of this point when listening to Li Qin's narration.

"I was so careless, I didn't even think of this! Tomorrow, as soon as I go there, I'll ask Li Qin if there's any way to cure Mother!"

"You're very kind. If there's no way to cure it, don't force it. This is an old ailment of mine, and it's not something that can be cured so easily."

Changsun simply smiled indifferently at the matter. So much time had passed, and even the divine physician Sun was helpless; he had long since come to terms with it.

……

On the other side, Li Qin took the wooden box and went out the door.

We went straight to a shop that specializes in jade, which was also the largest and most famous one in the area.

"I have a piece of jade that needs to be appraised. How much do you charge?"

Upon entering, before the staff could even speak, Li Qin went straight to the point and asked.

"Hello, if it's jadeite, we have two types of appraisal fees: one is 200 yuan without a certificate, and the other is 400 yuan with a certificate."

The waiter led Li Qin inside while smiling and introducing the place.

Li Qin nodded and followed the other person into a small room filled with various equipment and instruments; this was probably a place specifically used for identification.

"I'll get it appraised first, and then I'll consider whether I need a certificate."

Soon, an old man came in carrying a small box. He opened the box, which was full of various identification tools.

"Hello, please show me the jade that needs to be appraised." The old man nodded politely to Li Qin.

Li Qin took out the wooden box from the plastic bag and, under the old man's shocked gaze, took out the emerald green jade wrapped in a towel.

"Sandalwood? Imperial Green?!"