I have already established my power and prestige, so how did Li Shimin come back to life?

"My daughter is so smart and clever, she will definitely have a smooth life in the palace."

She looked at Su Zhi again, her eyes full of love, "Zhi'er, don't think your father is nagging. He is really very happy today."

"Thanks to your blessing, he has now reached the third rank. If he relied on himself, it's hard to say whether he could even get to the fourth rank in this lifetime!"

Although there was some disdain in Chen's words, it was mostly a teasing of her husband.

Su Zhi said sympathetically, "Father, Mother, don't worry. Zhi'er will arrange everything. She won't cause any trouble for His Majesty once she enters the palace. She will be careful with her words and actions."

Chen looked at her daughter with some distress, gently took her hand, and said, "Zhi'er, our family is originally a small one. Although His Majesty has only married you now, it is inevitable that there will be concubines with complicated family relationships entering the palace in the future."

"If they are jealous of your position as the Queen, remember not to conflict with them, lest it make things difficult for Your Majesty at court and affect the stability of the government."

"If you've been wronged in the palace, don't keep it to yourself. Go straight to His Majesty and confide in him. Sometimes, men just like women to act like little girls."

If you shoulder everything on your own, you won't get any sympathy."

Chen's words were based on experience, and every word was for the sake of her daughter.

Su Zhi bowed to Chen and said firmly, "I will remember what you said, mother."

Then, a trace of worry flashed in Su Zhi's eyes, and she said softly, "Zhi'er is just worried. What will you two old people do if I enter the palace? My sister is already married."

Su Tan waved his hand, looking indifferent.

"Zhi'er, don't worry! If you become the queen, your father will be the emperor's father-in-law, and His Majesty will be a sage ruler rarely seen in a thousand years. Just look at the earth-shaking changes in Chang'an City today and you will understand."

"Your Majesty is kind-hearted and will definitely take good care of us old couple."

At this point, Su Tan's expression became particularly solemn. He looked at Su Zhi and said earnestly, "Zhi'er, no matter what happens in the future, you must trust our Majesty. His Majesty's decisions are always right! It is truly a blessing for us, his subjects, to have such a wise emperor in this era!"

Su Zhi quickly said, "Don't worry, father. I will keep your words in mind and will never forget them!"

Su Tan nodded with satisfaction. "Alright! Old woman, hurry up and get the maid who teaches etiquette. His Majesty's betrothal gifts might arrive someday!"

Chen responded, "Oh, I got it. I'll go right away!" After that, she hurriedly got up to make arrangements.

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Inside Ganye Temple, the moonlight is as light as silver gauze, covering the ancient temple. The mottled light and shadow sway on the walls, as if telling the vicissitudes of time.

Li Zhi was dressed in white clothes as white as snow, like a night elf. Taking advantage of the cover of night, he found a rare opportunity and climbed over the tall and majestic wall of Ganye Temple as lightly as a flying swallow.

Inside the wall, Wu Meiniang was washing clothes by the basin. When she heard the noise, her body trembled and she raised her head suddenly. When the familiar figure came into her sight, her face turned pale and the clothes in her hands almost fell into the basin.

Her beautiful eyes widened, and she exclaimed in surprise and joy, "Chinu? Why are you here?"

Li Zhi looked at Wu Meiniang's frightened expression and showed a simple and innocent smile. Under the watery moonlight, that smile was like a blooming white lotus, pure and flawless.

He reached into his arms, carefully took out a bag of milk candy, and handed it to Wu Meiniang as if it were a rare treasure, with anticipation glittering in his eyes.

"Mei Niang, this is a gift from my brother the Emperor. I only tasted one, and the taste is so sweet and rich, it's indescribable. Thinking of you suffering in Ganye Temple, I brought it to you at night."

Tears welled up in Wu Meiniang's eyes, filled with emotion. She put down the clothes in her hands, walked lightly to Li Zhi, stretched out her delicate hand, and gently wiped away the sweat on Li Zhi's forehead from the long journey.