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

"My daughter still doesn't understand..." Li Lizhi still didn't get it.

Empress Zhangsun sighed helplessly and patiently explained to her daughter:

"In this way, our royal family will owe Li Qin a favor, which is different from him taking the initiative. In the future, if there is anything that needs our help, he can legitimately ask me and your father for it."

"Instead of having you or Sizi convey the message, our relationship will be much closer."

Li Lizhi nodded as if she understood, but she felt that there was no difference between the two.

Besides, wasn't Father planning to marry her off to the young man...?

When that time comes, won't my affairs become the young master's affairs?

Seemingly sensing her daughter's thoughts, the eldest grandson rolled his eyes at her, then said:

Are you still thinking about what your father mentioned the other day about Li Qin being unmarried? Do you think he will marry you to him?

In an instant, Li Lizhi's face turned red.

He lowered his head, began to twist his body, and grabbed Changsun's arm with both hands, shaking it back and forth.

"Mother~~~"

Changsun shook her head: "My silly daughter, it's not that I disagree with this matter, or that I want to stop it. It's just that, in my opinion, I'm afraid it won't work out."

Li Lizhi suddenly raised her head, looking at her in astonishment: "Why is that?"

"What else could it be? Don't you even think about who Li Qin is? She's from over 1300 years in the future. The distance between you and her isn't physical, it's time!"

"You can get to him now through Sizi, but what about later? What will you do if Sizi can no longer go one day?"

"Was it you who left the Tang Dynasty for the future, or did he come to our Tang Dynasty for you? You're willing to give up, and so is he?"

"Also, he's not young anymore, so why hasn't he gotten married? Is there some hidden illness? Or is there another reason?"

"How will his family view this? Will they agree? Have you considered these things?"

“In the Tang Dynasty, your father was the emperor, and his words were imperial edicts, which no one could refuse. But in the future, as you said, there will be no emperors anymore. Will your father's words still have any effect then?”

"So, my daughter, listen to your mother's advice: don't put your heart into Li Qin. Just treat him as an ordinary friend and don't have any romantic thoughts about him."

Li Lizhi: "..."

After listening to Empress Zhangsun's analysis, Li Lizhi finally realized the truth.

It turns out that everything was just me indulging in unrealistic fantasies.

What my mother said is the reality, and that's what we need to consider.

They actually had to overcome so many difficulties just to be with their young master.

As for what his mother said about his hidden illness...

Thinking of the scene of Li Qin embracing Pan Tian that morning, Li Lizhi couldn't help but snort and mutter, "That lecher doesn't have any hidden illness, humph!"

"What?" Changsun didn't hear his daughter's mutterings clearly and asked.

"Oh, it's nothing. I just meant that the young master seems perfectly normal, as if he has no hidden illness," Li Lizhi quickly explained.

"Alright, I'll just tell you about this. You'll know what I'm talking about. Your father probably won't listen even if I tell him. Let him do whatever he wants."

"Yes, I understand. When does Mother plan to invite the young master over? Is Father also there?"

"If he agrees to come, then the banquet will be the day after tomorrow, and your father will naturally be there."

"Okay, I'll ask the young master tomorrow."

"By the way, besides your mother and Sizi, did you learn anything else from him today?"

Changsun suddenly added a question.

“It seems that my grandfather… passed away before you, Mother,” Li Lizhi said softly.

"What? When exactly?" Changsun was shocked.

Although Li Shimin forced Li Yuan to abdicate, Li Yuan was still his father.

The eldest grandson's daughter-in-law has always been very filial and caring towards her father-in-law, genuinely so, not just going through the motions.

She had always wanted to mend the relationship between Li Er and his son, or at least ease it.

Hearing that Li Yuan doesn't have many years left to live, they naturally feel nervous.

If possible, it would be good to let Li Yuan live a few more years and enjoy life to the fullest.

"This, I don't know, and the young master didn't say either," Li Lizhi had no choice but to tell the truth.

"Remember to ask about this tomorrow. Also, find out if your grandfather is ill or something else. If possible... never mind, I'll ask Li Qin myself when he comes."

As he continued, Changsun suddenly waved his hand and muttered to himself.

It's best for the younger generation not to interfere in matters concerning Li Yuan.

……

Tai Chi Hall.

"Come, Fu Ji, Xuan Ling, Xuan Cheng, take a look at this."

Li Shimin looked at his three trusted ministers and cheerfully took out a glass, handing it to them.

"Transparent glass?!"

Changsun Wuji picked up the cup with a surprised expression, examined it carefully, and put his eyes close to the cup to look closely.

"Where did Your Majesty obtain such high-quality glass artifacts?"

Fang Xuanling clicked his tongue in amazement as he played with the glass, looking at Li Er with curiosity.

Only Wei Zheng, with a livid face, looked at the emperor with displeasure.

"Your Majesty is the ruler of the world, and your words and deeds serve as a model for all. How could you be pleased with such a mere rare object? Moreover, you even summoned the three of us here just to show off this item?"

"Such behavior is utterly unbecoming of a monarch!"

Li Er: "..."

My good mood was instantly ruined by Wei Zheng's words.

I only got some cups, did I call you all over to show off?

Yes, there is indeed some of that meaning in it, but it's only a little bit, not much.

I intended to give this to you.

This shows how much we value you! It shows how much we rely on you!

How come in your mouth, Wei Xuancheng, it's become like a tyrannical ruler?

"Phew~" Take a deep breath and exhale.

Li Shimin kept reminding himself, "Don't get angry, don't get angry..."

“Xuancheng, I summoned you here not to show off this item, but to present these glass cups to the three of you.”

"The Tang Dynasty today, though not yet a golden age, is showing signs of prosperity and is much better than it was in the first year of the Zhenguan era."

"During this period, you have made the greatest contribution. In recognition of your achievements, I am bestowing this extraordinary treasure upon you as a reward for your service!"

Upon hearing Li Shimin's words, Wei Zheng's expression softened slightly.

However, he maintained his stern expression and said calmly, "In that case, Your Majesty, I thank you."

"However, I still have to say that Your Majesty should not focus on these material possessions, but should think more about how to make our Great Tang Dynasty even stronger and more prosperous."

"Instead of trying to acquire treasures to reward your subjects, you might as well..."

"Aiya~ I'm here~"

The more Wei Zheng spoke, the darker Li Shimin's face became.

However, before Wei Zheng could finish speaking, a child's voice, sounding like a baby's, came from the palace gate.

(Two chapters delivered. There will be one more after midnight. If you can't wait, go to sleep early. We'll continue tomorrow.)