The Great Tang Dynasty's Trans-Dimensional Conference: Little Rhinoceros Arrives

Chang Le nodded without refuting. All she could do now was tell her mother what she had learned in modern times. As for what would happen next, she didn't think about it for the time being.

"Mother, you don't need to worry too much about me and Sizi. I believe that with Brother Lin Fan around, Sizi will definitely be fine!"

"Yes, in your mother's heart, you and Sizi are equally important, as are your two older brothers and Zhinu, do you understand?"

Looking at the sensible Chang Le in her arms, Empress Zhangsun felt very gratified. However, these matters were currently known only to her and Chang Le.

She is an adult and has a stronger mental capacity, while Chang Le is still young and knows that her future is not bright, so the pressure she feels is unimaginable.

"Mother, Chang Le actually has another question, but she's unsure whether she should ask it!"

Leaning on Empress Zhangsun's shoulder, Chang Le asked softly, her heart filled with trepidation.

"Oh, is there any other problem? Tell me, and I'll help you think of something!"

"Actually, this issue isn't about me; it's about you and Aye."

Oh? About her and Li Shimin? Empress Zhangsun suddenly became interested and quickly lowered her head to ask:

"Could it be that you've read your father's records? Tell your mother about it quickly."

Empress Zhangsun then realized that she had been so focused on her two daughters that she had forgotten about her husband.

"Father? Brother Lin Fan didn't say much about Father, but later generations have a very high opinion of him, calling him Emperor Taizong, which ranks him among the top emperors of all dynasties!"

Empress Zhangsun nodded in satisfaction, having witnessed her husband's dedication to the throne over the years.

"Then your brother..."

"Mother, that's not what I wanted to say!"

Upon hearing Empress Zhangsun mention her brother, Chang Le immediately interrupted. Although it was somewhat impolite, she understood that now was not the time for Empress Zhangsun to know these things.

"Oh, so what is Chang Le trying to say?"

She didn't seem to mind Chang Le's sudden interruption and her tone remained gentle.

Thinking about the questions that were about to come, Chang Le's face turned slightly red. The words were on the tip of her tongue, but she really didn't know how to say them.

"What's wrong? Is there something you can't say in front of Mother?"

The more Chang Le acted this way, the more curious Empress Changsun became, but she did not choose to keep urging her.

"I just wanted to ask if Mother is pregnant again?"

After asking the question, Chang Le buried her head tightly in Empress Zhangsun's arms. As an unmarried young woman, it was indeed a little embarrassing for her to ask her mother such a private question between husband and wife.

what?

Empress Zhangsun hadn't expected Chang Le to ask this question. Recalling how eager Li Shimin had been to get into bed early that morning, a blush crept onto her face.

However, she was also a little puzzled and quickly asked, "Why would Chang Le ask this question today?"

Having said all that, Chang Le finally put aside her shyness:

"Yes, because historical records indicate that next year... next year Mother will give birth to another little sister, so..."

"What? I...I can still have a child for your father?"

Empress Zhangsun's tone was filled with surprise; she hadn't expected this at all. A surge of joy welled up in her heart, without considering whether her body could withstand it.

"Changle, is what you're saying true? Are you sure you're not lying to your mother?"

Seeing Empress Zhangsun so happy, Chang Le, though young, could understand her thoughts, but still spoke with some concern:

"Of course Chang Le didn't lie to her mother, but... can your body handle it?"

Sensing the worry in Chang Le's tone, Empress Zhangsun suppressed the joy on her face, lowered her head, looked at Chang Le earnestly, and said softly:

"Chang Le, your mother knows what you're worried about, but this is also your responsibility as the Empress of the Tang Dynasty. After all, being able to produce offspring for the royal family is a blessing that many women would rather die for!"

Li Shimin had quite a few concubines in his harem, and many of them bore him children, but most of the remaining concubines did not have that opportunity.

Hearing Empress Zhangsun's words, Chang Le fell silent for a moment. How could she not understand this principle? After a while, she spoke again:

"Mother, Chang Le is telling you this not because she wants you to stop having children, and it's not something I can decide. But your health is also very important, and Chang Le hopes that you can stay healthy."

After saying this, Chang Le hugged Empress Zhangsun tightly.

Empress Zhangsun looked at her eldest daughter in her arms, who was faintly sobbing, and tears welled up in her eyes as well.

"Mom, it's time for dinner!"

Before Empress Zhangsun could comfort Changle, a small figure suddenly rushed in through the palace gate, shouting as she ran.

Upon hearing the sound, Empress Zhangsun quickly wiped away her tears and patted Chang Le in her arms. Chang Le was also wiping her face. Before the two could recover their composure, Xiao Sizi ran in.

"Mother, elder sister, what are you doing? It's time to eat! Father, get ready to poop!"

Without thinking twice, the little girl pounced into their arms, then looked up with her big, blinking eyes and pulled them away.

"Okay, Mother and Sister understand."

Empress Zhangsun pinched the little dumpling's cheek and said in a doting tone, her previous turmoil vanishing the moment she saw the little girl.

He gave Chang Le a wink, signaling her to keep what had just happened to herself, and then the two of them led Xiao Sizi out, one on each side of her.

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Unlike Empress Zhangsun and Chang Le, Lin Fan was filled with mixed feelings of surprise and delight as he sat in the shop.

Of the two options Mr. Zhou had suggested, he ultimately chose the former. Selling directly might not fetch as high a price as at an auction, but the first option would generate income faster and be more stable.

"Brother Lin, you heard what I said to those three bosses just now. Since you trust me, I certainly won't let you suffer any losses!"

Boss Zhou was standing in front of Lin Fan, making assurances. He had learned Lin Fan's name during their conversation and was now calling him "brother" and "older brother" repeatedly.

Suppressing his excitement, Lin Fan nodded: "Thank you, Boss Zhou. But let's stick to the usual referral fee; we can't let you work for nothing!"

"Click."

Boss Zhou skillfully lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and then exhaled a smoke ring, saying:

"Brother Lin, you're mistaken! Money can be earned back, but this kind of material, I, Old Zhou, will probably only see once in my lifetime!"

Lin Fan smiled and shook his head. This boss surnamed Zhou was quite generous.

"What Boss Zhou said is true. Who can predict what will happen in the future?" After all, there are more than just this one treasure in his box, and this one doesn't even seem to be the most top-grade.

Lin Fan's words made sense, but those in his line of work knew that good materials were hard to come by without proper channels, and many were likely snapped up by big bosses as soon as they came out of the mine.

"Brother Lin, don't be so polite. I'm quite a bit older than you. If you like me, you can call me Brother Zhou. It's too formal to keep calling me 'Boss' all the time!"

Although Boss Zhou was being very enthusiastic, Lin Fan remained wary, though he didn't show it.

"Since Boss Zhou puts it that way, then I'll just have to swallow my pride and call him Brother Zhou!"

"Hey, that's right! In short, don't be shy with me!" Boss Zhou slapped his thigh happily.