Tang Dynasty: The pot is tied to the duck nest, the little rhinoceros is here!

The more Xiao Sizi thought about it, the happier she became. Unconsciously, she put her hands on her chubby hips, looking smug and carefree.

However, her smugness didn't last long. After being persuaded by Chengyang, she obediently lay down on the bed.

Seeing the little princess sleeping, Dongmei breathed a sigh of relief.

……

The next day.

Fengyang Pavilion, inside Princess Jinyang's bedroom.

Little Sizi's long eyelashes trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes.

She blinked groggily, adjusting to the morning light, then turned to look at Chengyang sleeping beside her. Her second sister was fast asleep, her little face serene.

Little Sizi smiled mischievously, stretched out her chubby little hand, and gently poked Chengyang's soft, warm cheek.

Suddenly she felt playful, suddenly she felt playful, pinching the left, pinching the right.

Then he moved his chubby little finger under Chengyang's delicate nose, feeling her even and warm breath, before withdrawing his hand with satisfaction.

Then she snuggled closer to Chengyang, finding a more comfortable position, intending to take a nap.

With each arch and movement, Chengyang first frowned slightly.

Then, groggily, he opened his eyes and turned his head to look at the source of the "harassment"—it was indeed Sizi.

She gave a small yawn and then unconsciously stretched.

The little ox, who was pretending to be asleep, sensed the movement beside her, secretly opened her eyes a crack, and glanced at Chengyang.

Seeing that she seemed to be awake, he quickly closed his eyes tightly again, deliberately making his breathing light and even, pretending that he was still fast asleep.

Chengyang fully regained consciousness, but instead of getting up immediately, he lay on his side.

The morning sunlight shone through the window curtains, illuminating the little Sizi's fluffy hair and rosy cheeks, making it look exceptionally cute.

Little Sizi closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep for a while, then realized that there was no movement beside him again.

A sense of curiosity stirred within her. She cautiously lifted her eyelids slightly again, trying to steal a peek.

Unexpectedly, this glance happened to fall right into Chengyang's field of vision.

"Oh no, I've been found out!" Little Sizi was startled and quickly closed her eyes again, burying her head further into the blanket.

She continued to pretend to be asleep, but her slightly trembling long eyelashes betrayed her guilty conscience.

Chengyang stared at Sizi's barely concealed expression for a moment, then a sly glint flashed in his eyes.

She reached out and cupped the little boy's chubby cheeks, beginning to gently knead them like dough.

He was also deliberately muttering in what he thought was a very low voice:

"Oh dear, Sizi is sleeping so soundly, like a little pig. I mustn't wake her, I have to be very gentle..."

Chengyang rubbed Sizi's face repeatedly. Sizi thought Chengyang would expose him directly, but he didn't. No means he didn't notice.

Little Sizi could only continue pretending to be asleep, but Chengyang was squeezing her little face so much that she couldn't stand it anymore.

The little ox pretended to be annoyed by being disturbed, frowned, mumbled an "um," and then rolled over.

With his back to Chengyang, he buried his face in the pillow and continued to pretend to be asleep.

Chengyang almost burst out laughing at her smooth and natural performance.

She quickly covered her mouth, but seeing that the little ox was still stubbornly fast asleep, she rolled her eyes and had a new idea.

She simply sat up, blocking some of the light shining on Xiao Sizi's face.

Sure enough, she keenly noticed that Xiao Sizi's eyelids twitched almost imperceptibly in the change of light.

Chengyang suppressed a laugh, slowly leaned down, and whispered in Xiao Sizi's ear.

In an extremely gentle yet exaggerated tone, she said, "Sigh, reading 'The Tang Dynasty: The Poor Man's Duckling is Here, Little Rhinoceros is Here,' enjoying the reading time. How come Little Rhinoceros is so cute even when he's asleep?"

Little Sizi felt a surge of joy upon hearing the praise, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl upwards secretly.

Chengyang saw it all clearly and decided to pull out all the stops. She deliberately muttered loudly to herself, "This little rascal is so cute, I have to kiss her! Mwah—mwah—mwah!"

As she spoke, she actually cupped Xiao Sizi's face in her hands and gave him a "smack," a "smack."

He kissed her several times, loudly and forcefully, leaving her face covered in saliva.

"Hahaha...it tickles! Second sister! Stop kissing me!" Little Sizi couldn't keep up the act anymore and giggled as she was kissed.

Laughing, she vigorously pushed Chengyang's face with her little arms, "My face! My face is going to be ruined by your kisses! It's covered in drool!"

Chengyang kissed her twice more "hard," then released her with satisfaction, asking smugly, "Are you still pretending to be asleep?"

"Hehehe..." Little Sizi chuckled as he sat up, vigorously rubbing his wet face with the back of his hand.

After wiping, she put her hand to her nose and smelled it, then pinched her nose.

She rubbed her hands on the sheets with a look of disgust. "Second sister, you've kissed my face so hard it's disgusting!"

Chengyang rolled her eyes at her exaggerated movements, clearly annoyed.

He called out to the maids waiting outside, who then began to help the two of them get up and dressed.

Immediately afterwards, the voices of Empress Zhangsun and Li Lizhi could be heard from outside.

Hearing laughter and voices coming from the inner room, he knew the two little ones were awake, so he got up and went in.

Seeing the two little ones being dressed by maids, Empress Zhangsun smiled gently: "Sizi, Chengyang, you're awake? Did you two sleep well last night?"

"I slept so soundly! I snored away until dawn!"

She even exaggeratedly gestured a sleeping posture.

"Mother, I slept very well too," Chengyang replied obediently.

"It's good that you slept well." Empress Zhangsun nodded with satisfaction. "Hurry up and get dressed and wash up."

With the skilled assistance of the maids, the two little ones quickly got dressed and washed.

Regaining their spirits, they held hands and skipped and hopped to Empress Zhangsun and Li Lizhi.

"Mother, what brings you here!" Little Si asked curiously.

"It's all because of the three of you! Didn't you say yesterday you were going to Baiyujing this morning? And that you'd be staying there overnight? Wasn't your mother worried?"

"Oh, no worries! We'll be leaving soon to go to Guoguo's house!"

The little girl said in a childish voice.

Empress Zhangsun looked at her three daughters, her gaze lingering on Li Lizhi's face for a moment before settling on her two younger daughters...

"Yes, remember to be obedient. Listen to your older sister and your brother's arrangements tonight. Don't be naughty, understand?" Her tone was gentle, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.

"I understand, Mother."

Chengyang nodded earnestly.

"Yes, yes! Don't worry, Mom, I'll be the most obedient!"

Little Sizi patted her little chest loudly, trying her best to make a promise.

"Yes, Mother believes you are all sensible and good children."

Empress Zhangsun patted the heads of her two youngest daughters one by one, her eyes full of affection.

Empress Zhangsun then looked at Li Lizhi and condensed her previous instructions once again, "Lizhi, I have told you everything that needs to be told. You must take good care of them!"

"Don't worry, Mother!"