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

"He's thirteen years older than you!" Mr. Li slapped his thigh, furious. "How could you...you two..."

"Dad, don't rush." ​​Li Yinxun grabbed his arm. "I haven't finished speaking yet."

"During my four years of university, I never took a part-time job. All the living expenses I earned from part-time jobs were paid by him."

I worked part-time for a semester during my freshman year, and then the school was locked down due to special circumstances. During that time, more than a dozen shops around the school went out of business.

When Li's father recalled those years, he would always rush to help with chores whenever Guo Qian came to visit.

He thought this kid was just kind-hearted, but it turns out...

It turns out that he didn't spend a single penny of his living expenses for four years.

The deep-seated guilt and self-blame overwhelmed him instantly, like a tidal wave.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but his throat felt like it was blocked by a stone.

"I……"

"Dad," Li Yinxun took his arm, "Guo Qian is good to me. Age is not a problem. Besides, the money I earn now is mine. I won't be stupid enough to give it all to him. Even if he betrays me in the future, I won't be afraid."

True love only counts when you're in love; she didn't dare gamble that Guo Qian would love her forever.

Li Yinxun leaned on her father's shoulder, her voice soft and coquettish.

"He can feel sorry for me for you, so why can't you feel sorry for yourself for me?"

Li's father fell silent.

Li Yinxun continued to plead and cajole.

"Dad, you've worked hard for thirty years, your body is already worn out. Do you think I don't know?"

"If you keep pushing yourself, and one day you actually collapse, the hospital bills will be ten times more than what you're earning now. Then I'll be the one who suffers the most."

"Dad, listen to me, okay? Quit your job, take a break, and enjoy life."

Mr. Li is 53 years old this year. He comes from a well-off family and has long since retired.

Mr. Li suddenly felt a lump in his throat.

"Alright."

"Really?" Li Yinxun's eyes lit up.

"Really," Mr. Li sighed, "I'm quitting."

Li Yinxun was still worried and pressed him, "Don't sneak back to your post!"

"Okay, okay." Mr. Li was both amused and exasperated by her, and waved his hand helplessly, "I mean what I say, I'm not going."

The little princess watched from the side. Although she didn't quite understand what the adults were saying, she sensed that the atmosphere had become more relaxed, so she skipped and hopped over.

"Grandpa's not angry anymore?"

Mr. Li patted her head, a smile appearing on his lips.

"I'm not angry anymore."

The family toured the entire house.

There are four bedrooms, with the master bedroom facing south and having an ensuite bathroom, two of the secondary bedrooms having excellent natural light, and a small study that can be converted.

The kitchen is spacious and bright, and the balcony faces the river. When the wind blows, the whole house is filled with the refreshing scent of the river breeze.

Li's mother liked it more and more as she looked at it, but her eyes reddened again and again.

In the evening, the family had a simple meal at a small restaurant near their new house.

Li Yinxun arranged a professional moving team, finalized the moving date, and then, holding her well-behaved little princess who had been quiet all day, said goodbye to her parents.

Around 9 p.m., Li Yinxun, holding the sleepy little princess, pushed open the villa door.

The house was empty. Li Chengqian was still in the hospital, and Li Lizhi was probably there to take care of him.

Li Yinxun wiped the little princess's body, took a quick shower herself, and went to sleep.

The next morning, my cell phone rang loudly.

Li Yinxun groped around with her eyes closed for a long time before finally prying her phone out from under her pillow.

"Brother-in-law, what time is it? You're already calling me and waking your daughter up."

"Just after Chenshi (7-9 AM), I had no court session today, so I went to visit Chengqian."

Li Yinxun coaxed the little princess, squeezing out a few words: "Isn't it too early..."

"Good morning? I've been reviewing memorials in the Taiji Hall for half an hour!"

"That's because you're hardworking, I'm not the emperor..."

"You..." Li Shimin was clearly taken aback. "Get up and greet me immediately!"

"Okay, okay."

After hanging up the phone, Li Yinxun stared at the ceiling for ten seconds before resignedly pulling back the covers.

The little princess was still asleep, her tiny body curled up like a worm.

Li Shimin had changed into modern clothes and stood with his hands behind his back.

He frowned when he saw Li Yinxun yawning as she walked over.

"Look at how lazy you are..."

"I only got back from Jiangcheng after nine o'clock last night, is that okay?" Li Yinxun rubbed her eyes. "You have so much energy, making people busy so early in the morning."

"I am concerned about the Crown Prince!"

"You're just bored."

"you……"

Empress Zhangsun shook her head helplessly when she saw the two arguing so early in the morning.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing and let's go."

Li Yinxun shrugged and led Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun back to the modern era.

After breakfast, the group drove to the hospital.

Li Shimin paused for a moment as he pushed open the ward door.

Li Chengqian leaned against the hospital bed, holding a remote control, watching TV with great interest.

There were fruits, snacks, and a glass of juice with a straw on the bedside table.

This doesn't look like a place for recuperation.

They are clearly enjoying themselves.

Li Shimin's lips twitched, and a subtle, complex feeling arose in his heart.

He was busy with countless affairs of state and full of worries in the Taiji Hall, but in the future, this guy was living a life of leisure and comfort, even more comfortable than him.

"Father, Mother." Li Chengqian heard the noise and quickly put down the remote control.

Li Shimin looked his son over, his gaze moving from his face to his legs covered by the blanket, and then back again.

"How's your leg?"

"The doctor said the recovery is going very well." Li Chengqian stretched his bandaged right leg. "I'll be able to walk once the metal plate is removed."

Li Shimin nodded, his face showing satisfaction, but deep down he still felt a subtle, indescribable feeling.

The affairs of the Tang Dynasty were too numerous for the two to linger.

He gave a few more instructions and then got up to leave.

As they walked out of the hospital, Li Yinxun couldn't help but speak.

"You two went through all this trouble just to take a peek? Can't you even stay a little longer?"

Li Shimin said sternly, "If I had free time, why would I be in such a hurry?"

Li Yin thought to himself, being an emperor is really tiring.

On the return journey, Li Shimin remained silent.

Empress Zhangsun assumed he was preoccupied with state affairs and offered a few words of gentle comfort.

Li Shimin suddenly spoke, his tone thoughtful.

"Guanyinbi, don't you think... Chengqian doesn't seem to want to return to the Tang Dynasty at all?"

How do you know?

"He's become so lazy now."

Empress Zhangsun chuckled. "Second Prince, you're overthinking it. Gao Ming is just curious and playful because he finds the future world novel. It's just a child's nature; he's bound to be nostalgic."

Li Yinxun chimed in, "Exactly! Just imagine, if I suddenly found myself in a place full of treasures and fun things to do, I wouldn't want to leave either."

I don't think Li Chengqian is the kind of person who would give up the throne for the sake of modern times.

Li Shimin remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"What you say makes sense; the splendor of later generations is indeed captivating."

Back at the villa, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun prepared to return to the Tang Dynasty.

Chengyang was stationed at the Lizheng Hall, and Li Yinxun then met up with Chengyang.

Back at the villa, the little princess was sitting on the sofa rubbing her eyes, her hair a mess.

The moment I looked up and saw Chengyang, my eyes lit up instantly.

"Second Sister!"

Chengyang slid off Li Yinxun's arms and ran towards the little princess.

"Sizi!"

The two little ones bumped into each other, hugged each other tightly, and laughed loudly.

As Li Yinxun watched this scene, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curved upwards.

He pointed to the claw machine, "Go play."

The two children cheered and rushed towards the claw machine.

"Second sister, I'll go first."

"Oh, you're so silly, Sizi! The little bear fell down!"

The two little girls got more and more hooked on the game and couldn't stop playing.

Li Yinxun leaned back on the sofa, watching them fuss with a smile.

She didn't intend to reveal the secret behind the claw machine.

Let the destined person discover it for themselves.