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

"Huh? What did you say?"

Li Qin thought to himself, "I don't think I taught the little girl anything."

The next moment, he heard Li Lizhi say, "We don't talk about martial virtue, we don't talk about the Zhenguan era."

Li Qin: "..."

Holy crap, I was just saying it offhand, just kidding and making a joke.

Did the little princess really go back and tell Li Shimin?

Staring at Li Lizhi with wide eyes: "What did Mingda say? Did she tell your father?"

If Li Shimin found out that he had taught the little princess to say these things, wouldn't he come after him with a cleaver?

Seeing Li Qin's panic, Li Lizhi's heart also jumped. Could it be that her father-in-law really did make a comeback?

Then, she briefly recounted what had happened the day before.

Li Qin breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

Fortunately, only the eldest grandson and Li Lizhi knew about it.

"Young master, did Grandfather later restore the monarchy? And changed the reign title back to Wude? Is that why you used the rhinoceros to remind us?"

Li Qin: "..."

I'm speechless.

What kind of wild imagination is this? Such incredible associations!

She took a deep breath. "No, your grandfather has been staying in the palace and hasn't caused any trouble. That was just a joke, and I said it to Mingda as a joke."

"Have you forgotten the last time you read the records about yourself? He died of illness on the tenth day of the eighth month of the seventeenth year of Zhenguan."

"It's been seventeen years since the Zhenguan era. How old is your grandfather now? He's so old, and he's still thinking about restoring the monarchy? Don't worry, your grandfather passed away before you. Yes, he passed away before your mother."

Li Lizhi: "..."

The statement is correct and makes a lot of sense, but why does it sound so awkward?

Huh? No!

There's nothing wrong with my grandfather leaving earlier than me.

But what does it mean that she left before her mother? Does it mean that her mother passed away before her?

Li Lizhi, as expected of the eldest princess personally taught by the eldest grandson, is much smarter than others.

From just that one sentence, she gleaned a different message.

"Young master! My mother... how much longer?"

With trembling hands, she reached out and quietly tugged at Li Qin's sleeve, staring intently at him.

Even though Si Zi and Cheng Yang had already run ahead and were urging them to hurry up.

But at this moment, Li Lizhi refused to move an inch.

Li Qin must give her an answer.

Li Qin's previously relaxed expression suddenly turned serious. He sighed and said in a deep voice:

"In the tenth year of Zhenguan, Empress Zhangsun passed away in Lizheng Hall."

There was a boom.

Li Lizhi was stunned by Li Qin's words, which struck her like a thunderbolt, and she stood rooted to the spot, unable to move.

Four years... no, only a little over three years, will Mother leave us soon?

"You...you didn't lie to me?" Li Lizhi's lips trembled, tears welling in her eyes as she struggled to keep her balance.

"Yes, this is a historical fact. According to the original trajectory, your mother only had about four years left to live."

"But things have changed now, haven't they?" Li Qin gently patted Li Lizhi's shoulder to comfort her.

"You heard me just now, I asked that Mr. Wang for the contact information for the Greater Bay Area. I wanted to use this opportunity to get you some kind of identity so that when that time comes, you can bring your mother over and get her illness cured."

"Don't worry, even if you can't live to be a hundred, you can definitely extend your lifespan significantly, at least you won't leave this world tormented by illness."

Seeing the girl's sadness, Li Qin softened his tone as much as possible.

Li Lizhi sniffed hard and wiped her eyes with her sleeve.

"Yes, young master is right. Mother's fate has changed because of Sizi."

As if encouraging herself, or as if affirming Li Qin's words, Li Lizhi forced a smile.

"Let's go, Mingda and Chengyang can't wait to have dessert." Li Qin chuckled and ruffled Li Lizhi's hair, just like he would rub a cow, with a hint of doting affection.

"Mmm." Li Lizhi did not dodge and accepted the other person's caress.

"Little Nang~ What are you and your sister talking about?"

Is it a secret? Can I tell you?

Sizi was very curious. When she saw her older sister and Li Qin whispering to each other, she wanted to know what they were talking about.

Are you discussing what other delicious food to eat, or where to go for fun?

Li Qin chuckled softly. This girl.

"No, my older sister asked me about when she would help you register your household registration. She was thinking that once it's done, she could take you to some fun places to play."

"Really? When will it be ready?" Si Zi looked at Li Qin with surprise.

"Let's wait a while. I'll tell Mingda as soon as it's done, okay?"

"Good~"

"Let's go have a buffet! Desserts, seafood, all kinds of meats—you can choose whatever you like."

Li Qin waved his hand and led the princesses off toward their destination.

"Wow~ I love this buffet~" Even though she didn't know what a buffet was, Xiao Sizi always showed her support.

The reason is simple: the young master said that desserts and all kinds of delicious food are available for selection.

After yesterday's first taste of dessert, the little princess has been conquered by the sweet treats that warm her heart.

Today we can choose our own desserts, so we must eat until we're stuffed!

Just imagining all sorts of delicious desserts laid out in front of me, and me taking a spoonful from the left and a spoonful from the right, making a big show of it.

Tears of happiness involuntarily streamed down Sizi's face.

"Suck~"

"Gudong~"

She couldn't take it anymore while she was still in the car.

It's so sweet and fragrant! The air seems to be filled with the sweet aroma of desserts.

Even Chengyang, sitting behind Li Qin, secretly swallowed his saliva several times.

I can't help but think about yesterday's matcha mousse and mango mille-feuille.

Li Lizhi was the only one who felt better; since she hadn't tried it, she had no particular feeling about it.

Li Qin has eaten quite a lot of different kinds of delicious food here, but none of them have ever made her lose her composure.

Upon arrival, the three sisters followed Li Qin into the buffet restaurant.

After finding a random spot to sit down, Li Qin pulled the two younger children to their feet.

"Come on, you have to get your own food here. Take whatever you want, but you have to finish it."

"Therefore, you shouldn't take too much at once, otherwise it will be a waste. Eat a little first and then take more, so that you won't waste it."

"Lizhi, come along too. Choose what you like to eat, and ask me if you don't recognize anything."

"Yeah~"

"Mm." *2

Wow~ It's a pancake! That's a prawn!

"So many ghosts~"

"Second sister, look~ it's a dragon fruit machine~"

"Little Nang~ Where's the dessert?"

As they walked, Sizi pointed out all the foods she recognized.

However, she didn't see the dessert she had been longing for, which made her a little anxious.

"What's the rush? Look ahead, aren't those desserts?"

Li Qin chuckled and pinched his chubby cheek, then pointed to a spot not far ahead and said...

(Two chapters delivered, one more after midnight.)