My cultivation disguise has been exposed by Xiao Sizi.

That look in his eyes was like that of an old father who had finally seen his iron tree bloom, revealing a mischievous smugness that was particularly irritating.

"Wow, it's not even noon yet, is the sun rising in the west?"

Li Shimin moved closer to Li Chen, nudged him with his elbow, lowered his voice, and laughed in an extremely ambiguous manner.

"You rascal, aren't you usually the one who hates trouble the most, not even wanting a servant to attend to you? How come you suddenly have such a beautiful maidservant behind you today?"

Li Shimin deliberately dragged out the last syllable, "Could this be the legendary 'a beautiful woman adding fragrance to the night while reading'?"

"Old Deng, if you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"

Li Chen rolled his eyes at him, annoyed, and continued drinking his porridge. "She's the daughter of the Duke of Yi, and she insisted on staying to help out to repay a life-saving debt. Don't make wild guesses and ruin her reputation!"

Despite Li Chen's best efforts to explain.

But to Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun, these words were nothing short of self-deception.

Empress Zhangsun didn't care about any of that.

In her eyes, her sixteenth son, though a powerful immortal, was still, as long as he hadn't ascended to the celestial realm, a prince of the Tang Dynasty, her child!

Since we are mortals, we must marry and have children to continue our lineage!

This is an obsession etched into the very bones of every mother!

Previously, Li Chen always appeared detached from worldly affairs and completely uninterested in romantic relationships, which greatly troubled Empress Zhangsun. She even secretly suspected that this boy had cultivated to the point of losing all emotions and desires.

it's good now.

Finally, a beautiful girl appeared by my side!

Moreover, this girl is none other than the eldest daughter of Qin Qiong, the founding hero of the Tang Dynasty and Duke of Yi!

In terms of family background, she is the daughter of a military family and a descendant of loyal and virtuous officials, worthy of the status of a prince.

In terms of character, his ability to serve his father at his bedside for years due to his illness demonstrates his filial piety and virtue.

In terms of appearance, she is an absolute beauty, one in a hundred.

In Empress Zhangsun's eyes, she was the perfect daughter-in-law candidate that you couldn't find even with a lantern!

"Wan'er, come here to me."

Empress Zhangsun handed the baby to Li Shimin and waved to Qin Wan'er with a loving expression.

Qin Wan'er felt flustered under the ardent gaze of Empress Zhangsun.

However, due to the Empress's majesty, she could only put down the teapot in her hand, blush, walk up to Empress Zhangsun, and respectfully curtsy.

"Your humble servant Qin Wan'er greets Your Majesty the Empress."

"No need for formalities."

Empress Zhangsun grabbed Qin Wan'er's fair and delicate hands and examined her carefully from head to toe.

The more she looked, the more her smile deepened, as if she were looking at her own daughter with even greater satisfaction.

"What a model child."

Empress Zhangsun pulled Qin Wan'er to sit down on a stone bench nearby, her voice so gentle it seemed to melt away.

"Wan'er, how old are you this year? Are you betrothed?"

Faced with this sudden, soul-searching question.

Qin Wan'er's cheeks instantly turned as red as a boiled crab, the blush spreading all the way to her ears.

She lowered her head slightly, her voice barely audible.

"Your Majesty, I have just turned fifteen this year and have already undergone the coming-of-age ceremony. Because my father has been bedridden for many years, therefore... therefore I have not yet been betrothed."

"Oh? Fifteen years old, and still not betrothed?"

Empress Zhangsun's eyes instantly lit up like two searchlights.

She turned her head and gave Li Chen, who was engrossed in drinking his porridge, a meaningful look.

"It's good that she's not betrothed! A good girl doesn't have to worry about getting married. She should always choose a good man who knows her background and has noble character."

Empress Zhangsun took Qin Wan'er's hand and began to interrogate her about everyday matters.

"What do you usually like to do at home? What books have you read? How good are you at needlework? Do you prefer sweet or savory food?"

The way they were acting was not like they were concerned about a minister's daughter; it was clearly like they were checking a household registration and looking at a prospective daughter-in-law!

Qin Wan'er was at a loss for words when asked the questions, and could only blush and stammer as she answered them one by one.

She occasionally glanced up at Li Chen sitting not far away, her heart pounding as if it were about to leap out of her throat.

Li Shimin, sitting to the side, was enjoying the spectacle.

While peeling eggs for Xiao Sizi, he leaned close to Li Chen's ear and whispered teasingly with winks and bulging eyes.

"You little rascal, you've really hit the jackpot."

Li Shimin chuckled mischievously, "This girl from the Qin family is not only beautiful, but also gentle and filial. This is a marriage that countless princes and nobles in Chang'an would be begging for!"

"If you truly desire him, I will personally issue an imperial decree on an auspicious day to bestow your marriage upon you!"

"puff!"

Li Chen spat out the mouthful of hot porridge he had just taken a sip of.

He coughed repeatedly and grabbed a silk handkerchief from the table to wipe his mouth.

"Old Deng, are you just bored? She's only staying as a maid to repay a debt of gratitude. Don't try to play matchmaker!"

Li Chen rolled his eyes dramatically.

"Besides, I am a cultivator, pursuing the path to immortality. These worldly sentiments and affections would only hinder my speed in drawing my sword!"

"Don't try to act all high and mighty in front of me!"

Li Shimin mercilessly exposed his lie, "If you were truly so detached from worldly desires, why were you blushing when that young girl poured you water?"

"I'm not blushing! I was just burned by the hot porridge!"

Li Chen stubbornly refused to admit it.

Li Shimin let out a triumphant laugh and stopped pressing him for answers.

Since they're already in the Prince of Qin's mansion, and a man and a woman alone together every day, it's only a matter of time before things ignite.

All he hopes for now is that this kid will quickly get married and have children, including a big, healthy grandson with divine blood. Then, as his grandfather, he'll be laughing in his sleep!