My hotel is full of emperors throughout history.

Not long after Li Lizhi finished serving the food, footsteps came from the stairs.

Chen Mo carried the sleepy little Sizi, who was still rubbing his eyes, down the street.

The little girl nestled limply against Chen Mo's shoulder, pouting softly, clearly not fully awake yet.

However, when the rich aroma of fried rice wafted into her nose, Xiao Sizi seemed to have a switch flipped, suddenly raising her head and her big eyes instantly lit up.

"Food! It smells delicious!"

She struggled to slip off Chen Mo's arms, ran to her own little stool as if she knew her way around, and sat down, staring longingly at her small bowl of fried rice on the table, holding a small spoon, looking like she couldn't wait to eat it.

Chen Mo smiled and ruffled her hair before turning to Li Shimin and asking with some confusion.

"Old Li, why did you rush back? Did you leave something behind? Or...?"

Li Shimin's expression turned serious.

"Manager Chen, I've returned this time to purchase some more supplies from you. Mainly, I'd like more of that instant noodle dish I've been eating. And that cola... if possible, I'd also like to take some with me."

Chen Mo was taken aback and subconsciously asked.

"Why do we suddenly need so much?"

Li Shimin put down his chopsticks, his voice carrying a hint of ruthlessness.

"The Tuyuhun have rebelled."

These six simple words brought the relaxed atmosphere in the courtyard to a standstill.

Chen Mo suddenly realized.

"I see……"

Chen Mo nodded, his expression becoming serious.

"Instant noodles and cola are no problem, plenty of them. As for the other things, I can figure something out. How much do you need, Mr. Li?"

"The more the better!"

Li Shimin was resolute.

"I have ordered Li Jing and Hou Junji to prepare the army for battle. This battle must be swift and decisive, and the rebellion quelled in one fell swoop!"

"With your improved nutrition, our troops' morale will surely be even higher, and the logistical burden will be greatly reduced!"

"Hmm! Then we'll go buy some supplies later. I also need to buy some groceries."

Chen Mo pondered for a moment.

"While you're at it, go buy some other things you can find, like binoculars."

"Then I'll have to trouble Manager Chen!"

Li Shimin spoke up.

He picked up his chopsticks again, took a bite of fried rice, and his eyes lit up.

This shredded pork smells pretty good!

Just as they were about to continue eating, they suddenly heard Xiao Sizi say softly.

"Dad, this black egg...do you want to eat it? I'm a little scared..."

Li Shimin looked at the dark scrambled eggs in Xiao Sizi's bowl, and then at Xiao Sizi's innocent yet slightly disgusted little eyes. His heart softened instantly, and he said gently.

"Sizi is such a good girl, she knows how to care for her father..."

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Sizi's eyes lit up, as if he had been granted permission. He immediately used his small spoon to scoop up the few pieces of dark egg and put them into Li Shimin's bowl.

Li Shimin: ...

He looked at the black egg that had suddenly appeared in his bowl, and the smile on his face froze instantly. The words "If Father won't eat it, then Sizi will..." got stuck in his throat.

It's okay, there are only a few of them anyway!

Li Shimin comforted himself inwardly.

He took a bite of rice and looked at the charred bits underneath, a sense of foreboding washing over him.

He hurriedly pushed aside the rice on top, looked at the large pile of black eggs underneath, and fell silent.

Li Shimin: ? ? ?

He subconsciously looked up and met the sight of his eldest daughter, Li Lizhi, sitting opposite him, quickly lowering her head.

In an instant, Li Shimin seemed to understand something.

He sighed and took a bite.

Eh!

Girls are useless when they grow up!

I was just marveling at how beautiful she is!

result……

This stuff is really tough!

Li Shimin ate a few bites, looked at the shredded meat in the bowl, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, there was some shredded meat, so it wasn't too bad that I couldn't eat it.

But it seems like I don't have enough shredded meat for myself!

Li Shimin pondered for a moment, then looked at the little rhinoceros again.

"Sizi! Father, there seems to be a lot of shredded meat in your bowl! Do you want some?"

Upon hearing this, the little ox's big eyes instantly lit up, and it nodded its little head like a chick pecking at rice, its voice sweet and crisp.

"Thank you, sir! I'll eat it!"

"Sizi loves eating meat the most!"

Little Si smiled sweetly.

Before she finished speaking, her little spoon shot out with lightning speed and deftly scooped all the shredded meat out of Li Shimin's bowl.

Overjoyed, she placed it in her small bowl, protecting it with a spoon as if afraid Li Shimin would snatch it away.

Li Shimin: ...

He picked up his chopsticks, looked at his bowl which now contained only rice and burnt eggs, and fell silent once again.

His smile froze completely, and the chopsticks he had reached out to receive the shredded meat awkwardly stopped in mid-air.

He tried to steal a chicken... no, he tried to steal some meat and ended up losing a lot of rice instead!

Oh well, what can I do? She's my own little darling.

Although this cotton-padded coat is a bit drafty today, it also stole some of his meat.

Li Shimin started eating, but felt increasingly depressed as he ate, and finally put down his chopsticks.

"Where's Gao Ming? What time is it and he's still not up?"