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

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Although I had just eaten a small piece before coming, it doesn't matter.

Upon seeing these delicious cakes, Sizi instantly forgot all her shyness and anger.

She slid off Empress Zhangsun's arms and onto the ground with a "whoosh."

She deftly slipped on her little shoes, then took off like a cannonball, her short legs carrying her straight to the table. "Thump, thump, thump!" she cried, running and shouting, "Sister! I want more! I want more cake! The strawberry one!"

Empress Zhangsun and Chengyang were stunned by Xiao Sizi's series of smooth and effortless actions, staring blankly at the energetic girl.

The little figure with only food in her eyes is completely different from the little person who was slumped in the corner, looking utterly hopeless and shyly covering her face just seconds before.

Empress Zhangsun shook her head, smiled helplessly yet indulgently, and got up to walk towards the table. Chengyang quickly put on her shoes and followed.

Li Lizhi has begun taking out various desserts one by one from the paper bag and placing them on the table covered with a clean mat.

Exquisite mousse cakes, golden egg tarts, crisp cream puffs, soft Swiss rolls... a dazzling array of choices, exuding a sweet aroma.

Little Sizi immediately spotted her favorite strawberry cream cake and reached out her little hand to grab the transparent packaging box.

"Slap!" My hand was lightly slapped.

"Ouch!" Little Si cried out in pain, pulling her hand back and rubbing it pitifully. She looked at Li Lizhi, the "culprit," and said, "Sister! Why did you dig a hole in the ground?!"

Li Lizhi put on a stern face and pretended to be serious: "You just touched the shoes and didn't even wash your hands before going to get food? Go quickly, go with Chengyang, wash your hands clean before you come back."

Little Sizi then remembered that she had indeed been running in shoes. Knowing she was in the wrong, her confidence instantly plummeted. She pouted and muttered under her breath.

"My shoes don't smell at all..." she said, turning to find her maid, Dongmei, to take her to wash her hands. Chengyang obediently followed.

While the two children went to wash their hands, Li Lizhi pointed to the pastries on the table and introduced them to Empress Zhangsun one by one:

"Mommy, this is a cream cake, it's soft inside and covered with sweet cream and strawberries... This is an egg tart, the crust is so flaky it crumbles, and the filling is custard, it's warm... This is a chocolate puff..."

After the introduction, she picked up an egg tart and carefully handed it to Empress Zhangsun: "Mother, please try this first. I think this is the best; it's fragrant and sweet."

Empress Zhangsun took the small, golden egg tart and took a small, elegant bite.

Instantly, the crispy outer layer crumbled between her teeth, and the smooth, sweet custard filling filled her mouth. She couldn't help but nod in agreement.

"Yes, it's delicious. Crispy and sweet, with a smooth and tender filling, it has a unique flavor. It's much better than the pastries made in the imperial kitchen."

Li Lizhi picked up an egg tart herself, took a bite, and savored it. She found the outer crust to be crispier, the filling smoother, and the aroma richer.

"It's absolutely delicious!" Empress Zhangsun exclaimed after taking another bite.

Tang Dynasty pastries were mostly steamed or fried, but this crispy texture and unique flavor were truly unlike anything I'd ever seen before!

"Yes, Mother loves it! I'll bring some more next time! Brother Fan has lots of other delicious food!" Li Lizhi said with a smile.

"Alright, Mother has remembered." Empress Zhangsun smiled and agreed, then savored the food again.

As the mother and daughter were talking, Xiao Sizi and Chengyang returned, having already washed their hands.

Little Sizi took the lead, rushed to the table, and eagerly picked up the strawberry cake she had been longing for.

I tore open the package and took a big bite, not even caring that cream got on my nose.

"Mmm~~" She squinted her eyes contentedly, her little head bobbing happily. "The cake~ is so good!"

Empress Zhangsun, Li Lizhi, and Chengyang couldn't help but laugh as they watched her adorable appearance, completely immersed in sweetness.

Hearing the laughter, the little ox opened its eyes in confusion and looked at everyone. Seeing that nothing seemed amiss,

She then focused intently on her cake, completely immersed in the joy that food brought her.

After everyone had almost finished eating, Empress Zhangsun looked at the many exquisite pastries still left on the table and thought, "These pastries taste very good and have novel designs. Why don't we share some?"

"Here you go, and Grandpa, Gaoming, Qingque, and Zhinu should also try it. Let them experience the flavors of food from over there."

She then summoned a maid.

"Mother, just call Father over. I have plenty of cakes in the palace! I'll send someone to invite them over to enjoy them together later."

"Take some back with you. Brother Fan brought quite a lot this time, but these things can't be kept for too long! It's best to finish them today," Li Lizhi said upon hearing this.

"Hmm, alright then!" Empress Zhangsun nodded upon hearing this, and then instructed a palace maid to summon Li Shimin.

Not long after, Li Shimin's hearty laughter came from outside the door: "Hahahaha... Sizi, you're finally back! I've missed you so much!"

She opened her arms to the little girl, ready to welcome her daughter's embrace.

To everyone's surprise, the little girl ignored him completely and instead rushed into Empress Zhangsun's arms, tightly hugging Empress Zhangsun's legs with her two little arms.

Li Shimin's arms missed their mark, and he froze on the spot, his fatherly smile instantly freezing, revealing a hint of embarrassment.

He looked up and met the gazes of Li Lizhi and Chengyang.

He quickly coughed, stretched his arms as if to cover it up, stood up, and pretended nothing had happened.

A hint of a smile flashed across Empress Zhangsun's eyes as she bent down and hugged her youngest daughter, who was nestled in her arms.

Only then did Li Shimin regain his composure, reaching out to gently pinch the little ox's chubby, incredibly soft cheeks, trying to reclaim his presence:

"Sizi, have you missed your grandfather these past two days?"

"Hmm...?" Little Sizi raised her little head and thought for a moment.

Li Shimin was on the verge of tears: "Did I really need to think about it for so long?"

"I've thought about it!" Little Sizi answered politely, and Li Er's wounded heart finally received some solace.

"Erlang, come and try this! This is a delicacy that Sizi and Lizhi brought from Baiyujing—a cake! It's absolutely delicious!" Empress Zhangsun called out.

"Cake! It's delicious again! Let me have a taste." Li Shimin's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

"Hmm!" Empress Zhangsun cut a piece and handed it to Li Shimin.

Without saying a word, Li Shimin reached out, took the cake, and stuffed it into his mouth.

He swallowed the whole piece whole. Although it was a bit too much to swallow, it did awaken Li Shimin's taste buds.

Simply delicious!

However, Sizi next to him was dumbfounded. His grandfather could eat even more than him, and his mouth could open that wide!