Little Sizi came to my house and became the family's darling, and Li Shimin got anxious.

Li Yinxun held the badly chewed packaging bag, becoming increasingly alarmed as she looked at it.

This is definitely not a noise that a mouse could make.

In a flash, she suddenly remembered a girl from the next street who was followed home from get off work one night. The killer sneaked into her house after she went to work the next day and waited for her to return home before killing her.

Thinking of this, Li Yinxun felt a chill run down her spine.

He immediately bent down and lay face down on the floor, looking under the bed. It was empty; there was no one there.

The wardrobe is empty.

There's no refrigerator either.

The kitchen was well-stocked with vegetables and ingredients, but the traces of searching were also quite messy.

Only after confirming that no one was hiding in the house did Li Yinxun's tense nerves relax a little, but an even greater sense of absurdity immediately followed.

Are there really people so poor that they break into private homes, not to steal money or valuables, but just to steal a few bags of potato chips?

Looking at the bag in her hand, riddled with bite marks, Li Yinxun picked up her phone, her finger hovering over the alarm button. After hesitating for a long time, she ultimately decided not to dial.

If this were told to others, probably no one would believe it.

If the police come, they'll probably just think it's her own prank, or even that she's under too much pressure and has developed paranoia.

Li Yinxun dialed Guo Qian's number. The phone rang for a long time before it was answered. In the background, one could vaguely hear noisy voices and the roar of trucks.

"Hey, sweetie? What's wrong?"

You could tell he had just been moving goods.

Guo Qian runs a business buying and selling agricultural products. He spends his days traveling between the fields of various towns and the wholesale market in the city center, braving wind and rain.

During the busy farming season, the only time to rest is in the car.

"Guo Qian, there's something wrong with my house."

Yesterday, the fruit basket disappeared without a trace; today, the snacks mysteriously vanished. Who could stand these unseen and intangible strange occurrences happening every day?

"What's wrong? Tell me slowly, don't rush me."

"The fruit and snacks I bought suddenly disappeared. I'm absolutely certain I didn't eat them or throw them away. I just searched the whole house, inside and out, under the bed and in the closet, but there was no one hiding there."

"Did you lose any valuables?"

"No, the most expensive computer is still here, only the food is missing."

"Okay, don't worry. I'll contact a friend right now and have him help you find a reliable place to move in tonight. Don't stay a moment longer."

Guo Qian hung up the phone after speaking and went to handle the matter swiftly.

Although Li Yinxun was still a little uneasy, she had found her anchor and immediately began packing her luggage.

Just fifteen minutes later, Guo Qian called again: "Wow, the house is all set. It's in that newly built neighborhood in the city center, with great security. My friend will bring some people over to help you move in right away. Just wait downstairs."

"Okay... thank you, honey, mwah!"

By the time everything settled down, it was already 2 a.m.

Fortunately, Li Yinxun had only moved in a few days ago, so she didn't have much luggage or any large furniture, making the move relatively easy.

After thanking Guo Qian's incredibly resourceful friend, Li Yinxun finished washing up exhausted and went straight to sleep.

We moved from an old, damp urban village to a bright and clean new residential area, and the rent jumped from 580 to 2800.

Lying on the unfamiliar bed, Li Yin stared at the ceiling, silently encouraging herself: Although the pressure has increased, at least I'm safe.

I'll keep looking for a job tomorrow. It doesn't matter if the salary is low; I'll just take it and see what happens.

……

Chang'an City.

After Qinglan finished helping the little princess wash up, she carried her to the dining table.

"Your Highness, breakfast is ready. It consists of warm milk porridge and your favorite osmanthus steamed cakes."

A steaming bowl of milk porridge sits in a white porcelain bowl, with two soft, golden-brown steamed osmanthus cakes on the side, and a plate of finely chopped candied fruit. The dish looks and smells quite appealing.

However, the milk processing techniques at that time were not yet mature, and although seasonings were added, there was still a faint fishy or goaty smell.

The little princess took a sip, frowned slightly, and refused to drink any more.

I picked up the osmanthus-flavored steamed bun, took two bites, and then put it down.

This little glutton, who usually eats a lot, ate a surprisingly small breakfast today, with his food intake visibly reduced by more than half.

Qinglan noticed this unusual behavior and leaned closer to ask with concern, "Your Highness, are you feeling unwell?"

As she spoke, she stared at the steamed bun that the little princess had bitten.

Normally, the little princess would eat a pancake in two bites, swallowing it whole, but today she suffered a cut after just two bites of this one pancake.

The little princess shook her head, "No way~ I'm already full~"

After saying that, she slid off the chair and wiggled her little body as she ran towards the inner hall.

Qinglan watched the little princess's retreating figure, her heart sinking slightly.

The little princess clearly has a poor appetite today. If anything happens to her, the Lizheng Palace will definitely hold her accountable.

After all, Li Mingda was not an ordinary illegitimate princess; she was the youngest legitimate daughter of Empress Zhangsun, a golden branch and jade leaf, with a noble status.

Qinglan quickly stepped forward, picked up the little princess, and coaxed her softly, "Your Highness, shall I take you to play with Princess Chang Le?"

Such obvious physical changes must be reported to Princess Chang Le for a decision first.

The little princess squirmed in Qinglan's arms, turning her little face away: "I don't want you, sister, let me go~"

"If Your Highness doesn't eat properly, it means you're not feeling well." Qinglan steadily carried the little princess out of the palace while giving a wink to the maid beside her, signaling her to quickly go and inform Princess Chang Le.

"Wah—" The little princess pouted and burst into tears, "I don't want my older sister~"

Qinglan's heart softened, and she coaxed helplessly, "Alright, alright, Your Highness says you don't want to go, so you don't have to. This servant will listen to you."

"I want to go to sleep..." the little princess sobbed, wiping away her tears.

"Yes, Your Highness, this servant will now attend to you and help you rest."

Qinglan carried the little princess back to the inner palace, gently placed her on the bed, and carefully covered her with a brocade quilt.

As soon as the blanket was closed, the little princess blinked her big, watery eyes and looked at her pitifully: "I want some water~"

Those eyes were so clear and innocent that it was impossible to refuse them.

"Alright, Your Highness, lie down obediently. This servant will go get some water right away." Qinglan turned around and quickly walked out of the inner hall to get the water.

No sooner had I left than the person on the bed threw off the covers.

The little princess stood at the head of the bed and looked at the height of the bed from the ground.

This height is indeed a bit challenging for her short legs.

But this was no problem for the little princess who was obsessed with food.

She skillfully lay down on the edge of the bed, sticking her little bottom out, and slowly moved down, gripping the sheets with both hands.

To prevent the little princess from rolling over and falling off the bed in her sleep, a thick layer of soft padding was specially laid out next to the bed.

With her center of gravity shifting downwards and unable to support her weight, the little princess fell heavily onto the mat.

The little princess was exceptionally strong; she scrambled up from the mat and dashed off to the wardrobe.

At the same time, Qinglan, carrying water, happened to run into Li Lizhi, who was rushing over.

This was the scene that greeted the two of them as soon as they entered.

Li Lizhi's pupils contracted slightly, and she cried out in a trembling voice, "Sizi! Slow down, be careful not to fall!"

Upon hearing the sound, the little princess did not stop; instead, she sensed something was wrong and her short legs moved even faster.

She lunged at the wardrobe and vanished from their sight in an instant.