However, among them, Xiao Sizi was the most excited. Wearing a sparkly headband, she kept chasing after the colorful bubbles by the roadside, running around without any rules or restraint, her laughter crisp and loud, full of energy.

Not only that, she would also take the initiative to come up and examine any cute puppies or kittens or novel trinkets she saw on the roadside, revealing her carefree and easygoing nature.

Chengyang stood quietly to the side, gently catching the bubbles floating in the air, her demeanor gentle and serene, a picture of tranquility. Changle wandered around, chattering away, constantly asking about the uses of all sorts of novel trinkets, creating a lively atmosphere.

The group soon arrived at the seaside promenade. The sea breeze was gentle and soothing at night, and the waves lapped softly against the beach. The night was vast and tranquil, with the lights along the shore shining brightly. Tourists strolled and chatted in twos and threes, feeling relaxed and soothed.

Li Shimin stood by the railing, gazing at the boundless sea before him, and his mind became exceptionally open.

Having long been accustomed to modern prosperity, he was no longer amazed by these sights; instead, he felt a deep sense of understanding.

"I only hope that this prosperous era can last for thousands of generations."

Empress Zhangsun walked to his side, gently supporting her lower abdomen, gazing at the bustling world before her, a faint smile on her face.

"Now that Sizi and Changle are in good health, we are accompanied by the child in our wombs, and we can witness the peaceful and prosperous scene of future generations. We have no regrets in this life."

The two embraced quietly.

At this moment, Chang Le saw tourists taking pictures with their phones on the roadside. She was already familiar with the camera function, so she immediately pulled the two little princesses and Lin Fan to Li Shimin's side.

"Grandpa and Grandma, let's take a group photo as a family, so we can remember it!"

Lin Fan smiled and took out his phone. "You guys get into position, I'll take the picture."

Li Shimin frowned slightly. "What are you saying, boy? Aren't we family?" After saying that, he waved his hand to summon Mingyue, who was standing to the side.

Lin Fan smiled and nodded without saying anything. Then everyone took their positions in unison, and at this point, there was no need to explain the principles of taking photos.

Li Shimin stood calmly and upright, Empress Zhangsun gently turned to protect her lower abdomen, Changle was lively and made a peace sign, Chengyang smiled gently, and Sizi jumped on tiptoe with a carefree attitude, showing a bright smile to the camera. Mingyue took a heartwarming family photo in one go.

Li Chengan, Li Tai, Li Zhi: Oh, so you guys are the family, huh?

After taking photos, the group continued to stroll around, passing by milk tea shops, creative stalls, and seashell jewelry shops, and everyone looked on with great interest.

Soon, Empress Zhangsun stopped in front of a stall selling handmade seashell pendants and gently bent down to select the small and exquisite pendants.

She is now relaxed and at ease, and she also has a fondness for these lively and cute little items. She plans to buy a few to take back to the Tang Dynasty for her collection.

Li Shimin had heard of modern milk tea before, but had never tried it. At the urging of the little princess, he ordered a cup. However, he only took two sips before the little princess drank the rest of it all by herself.

"Burp~ This tastes really good~"

Looking at the little princess who was burping and looking completely satisfied, Lin Fan was utterly helpless.

As night deepened, the evening breeze carried a faint dampness from the sea, and the temperature began to slowly drop.

Lin Fan kept a close eye on Empress Zhangsun's condition. Seeing that her complexion remained stable, but considering that it was not advisable for a pregnant woman to be exposed to the night wind for too long, he softly suggested:

"It's getting late, and the night air by the sea is damp and humid. Mother is pregnant, so it's not suitable for her to stay outside for too long. Let's go back first."

Although Chang Le and Cheng Yang hadn't had enough fun yet, they were exceptionally well-behaved and obediently nodded, preparing to return to the hotel.

Only Xiao Sizi was still a little reluctant to leave, lingering by the stall for a few more glances, but she was obedient, not making a fuss, and followed Lin Fan back home quietly.

On the way back, the night market was still brightly lit; for many people, the nightlife was just beginning at this time.

Li Shimin walked among the crowd, looking at his healthy and gentle wife and his three lively and lovely daughters beside him, his heart filled with an unprecedented sense of relaxation and fulfillment.

He held the throne of an emperor, spending half his life in tension and toiling day and night. Only in this mortal world a thousand years later could he completely shed all shackles and burdens and be an ordinary husband and father.

Silent all night.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Lin Fan forced himself to get out of bed.

Yesterday, after playing all day, the three little princesses went to bed early after taking a bath, while he stayed up until midnight researching travel guides on his phone.

As everyone got up and washed up, Lin Fan led them downstairs for breakfast.

Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun planned to stay for two more days. Time was tight, so they began their daytime sightseeing tour.

Before that, Lin Fan took Li Shimin to a nearby shopping mall to buy two sets of clothes to change into. Although he was wearing casual clothes when he came yesterday, they lacked the unique flavor of the island. Lin Fan gave him a complete makeover.

When they returned to the hotel, Empress Zhangsun and the others were almost speechless when they saw Li Shimin wearing sunglasses, a large gold chain around his neck, a floral shirt, beach shorts, and flip-flops.

Chang Le reacted the fastest, immediately taking out her phone and snapping a few photos.

Li Shimin looked quite pleased with himself, mainly because he had been praised by several shop assistants in the clothing store for quite a while, and now he was bursting with confidence.

"Dad, are you a 'flower farmer'?"

"What is a 'Bao Hua Hu'?" Li Shimin took off his sunglasses and looked at the little princess with curiosity.

The little princess didn't know how to explain, so she could only say with a blank expression, "A 'violent flower' is a 'violent flower'!"

Lin Fan and Chang Le covered their mouths and chuckled to themselves, but when they saw Li Shimin looking over, their expressions instantly returned to normal.

"What are you two laughing at?" Li Shimin's eyes darted around quickly, his intuition telling him that "violent playboy" was not a good word.

"No, no," Lin Fan waved his hands repeatedly, trying to suppress his laughter. Chang Le explained with a smile, "Father, Si Zi is praising you."

"Praise me? Really?" Li Shimin expressed his doubt.

"Yes, yes, that's definitely a compliment. The term 'nouveau riche' is mainly used to describe someone who is rich, very rich!"

"Oh, I see." Li Shimin's face immediately regained its previous confidence. "That's true, I can indeed be considered the Tang Dynasty's most extravagant man now!"

"Alright, alright, let's go out, or it'll get hot soon." Lin Fan couldn't hold back any longer; he just wanted to end this topic as quickly as possible.

.........

Lin Fan's itinerary for today's trip focuses on a relaxing and family-friendly seaside destination.

Our first stop was Qilou Old Street, a long-established and very popular tourist attraction in Nanhai. As soon as we entered the old street, Sizi completely let loose and couldn't sit still anymore.

She ran forward, looking around, her eyes unable to take it all in.

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