NOVEL NEXT Chapter 64: The Sorrowful Princess Changle!
Empress Zhangsun sent Li Shimin some thermal underwear for the same reason. Many ministers and aristocratic families were connected to expedite channel expansion.
Li Shimin didn’t give much. He gave each Zhangsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling a set and sent them away. This time, the two of them happily gave the money without any awkwardness.
Watching the two leave, Li Shimin muttered, “Exorbitant profits! A little more quantity would be perfect!”
Li Lizhi felt consistently down in the bedroom when thinking about what Empress Zhangsun had said. Li Lizhi went to the bedroom and, not finding Xiao Ran, sulkily fell asleep on the dressing table. She could inquire about other matters from Xiao Ran but didn’t know how to approach this issue.
Feeling quite disheartened.
When Xiao Ran returned, he had many items in big and small bags. Upon putting down his things, Xiao Ran habitually went to the bedroom to check if Li Lizhi was there.
Not finding Li Lizhi, Xiao Ran thought, “She should be back by now!”
Xiao Ran didn’t think much and entered Li Lizhi’s bedroom. He saw Li Lizhi lying on the dressing table. Curious, Xiao Ran approached and saw that Li Lizhi was asleep. Looking closer, he unexpectedly found tears on Li Lizhi’s face.
Xiao Ran furrowed his brows. Was Li Lizhi mistreated?
Considering Li Lizhi’s status, it shouldn’t be the case!
Xiao Ran had to ask, even if it meant teasing Li Shimin a bit.
Xiao Ran gently nudged Li Lizhi, “Changle! Changle!”
Li Lizhi slowly opened her eyes and saw a smile on Xiao Ran’s face.
“Xiao Ran, you’re back.”
“Back. What’s wrong with you?” Xiao Ran asked.
Li Lizhi reverted to her previous demeanor, saying, “Nothing! What’s going on?”
“What’s the matter? Tell me. Whoever bothered you, I’ll take care of it!” Xiao Ran earnestly said.
Li Lizhi continued shaking her head, “It’s really nothing!”
“You’re practically wearing ‘something’s wrong’ on your face.”
“You’re talking nonsense. I just dozed off, felt a bit tired earlier, no big deal,” Li Lizhi regained her confidence. “I’m the Princess of the Tang Dynasty. Who would dare to bully me?”
“Then explain why there are tear streaks on your face?”
Li Lizhi instinctively wiped her face, hesitantly saying, “Nothing, you’re making things up!”
“Changle, don’t forget, I’m from the year 2022. If you don’t tell me, I’ll look it up myself.”
Li Lizhi quickly grabbed Xiao Ran, shaking her head, “No need to check, you know.”
“Oh, I know.”
Li Lizhi nodded, her face expressing confusion.
Xiao Ran thought, “I know too much, but I have no idea what you’re talking about!”
“Whatever it is, I’ll help you solve it, and you’ll be satisfied.”
“Really?”
“Yes, really.”
“I’ve never lied to you.” Xiao Ran led Li Lizhi toward the bedroom, saying, “It’s chilly here. Let’s go there.”
Li Lizhi nodded, feeling a sense of reliance on Xiao Ran.
Sitting on the sofa in the living room, Xiao Ran said, “Whatever it is, just tell me!”
Li Lizhi became entangled, engaged in an internal struggle. Xiao Ran quietly watched Li Lizhi, giving her time instead of pressuring her. Li Lizhi looked at Xiao Ran, who encouraged her with a glance.
Taking a deep breath, Li Lizhi said, “My wedding is approaching, but… I don’t want to get married.”
“Ha! You scared me there!” Xiao Ran chuckled. “Isn’t that a good thing?”
“I don’t want to marry!” Li Lizhi repeated.
“That’s the good news I was talking about!” Xiao Ran thought, “If you want to marry me, consider getting rid of Zhangsun Chong.”
“It might have been arranged a long time ago. The whole court knows about it. My father, queen, and mother are supportive. My father even started preparing a dowry for me five years ago.”
“I know that too!” Xiao Ran smiled.
“Can you think of a way? I don’t want to marry Zhangsun Chong.” Li Lizhi looked upset.