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

As long as Xiao Sizi herself isn't embarrassed, then it's only them who will be embarrassed.

Anyway, brothers, we're not like that wicked Li Lizhi... Sister,

Sizi has become much bolder; she'll cry if they dare to take her away.

"Sizi, your brother won't eat your food for free. How about your brother pays for it?"

"No problem, I'm not short of money. Brother Nibu's been wasting his time!"

"How could all this effort be in vain? Your brother has prepared some good things for you!"

As Li Chengqian spoke, he pulled a small rattle drum from his sleeve.

This rattle drum was made by a skilled craftsman that Li Chengqian found.

It is made entirely of ivory, and inlaid with gold and jade.

The rattle drum gleamed under the oil lamps in the palace! It looked very beautiful.

Li Chengqian quickly placed the rattle drum in front of the little ox and waved it:

"Look, this rattle drum! It's Sizi's favorite toy. Can I trade it for your leftover potato chips, brother?"

The little ox's eyes lit up as soon as it saw the rattle drum.

This drum is much more exquisite than the one she played before; it's clear that it was made with care.

Little Sizi stared at the rattle drum, a battle of wits raging within him.

Trading a rattle drum for some good food doesn't seem like a bad idea; at worst, you can just go to your friend's house to get some more food.

After all, this time, her husband only let her bring back a little bit; most of it was in that big "box," so she could have delicious food as soon as she got back.

But there's only one rattle drum left; if you miss it, it'll be gone forever.

"Alright, brother, I'll trade with you!"

In the end, Little Sizi gave in and was subdued by the rattle drum.

But just as Xiao Sizi was about to hand the potato chips to Li Chengqian, Li Tai spoke up:

"Sizi, wait a minute, your brother has something good to trade with you!"

As he spoke, he took out a green, round bead.

Then he instructed Dongmei, who was standing to the side, "Dongmei, turn off the lights in the palace!"

After receiving the Empress's permission, Dongmei blew out the lamps in the palace.

Instantly, the green, spherical beads emitted a bright, shimmering green glow in the night.

It is indeed—a luminous pearl!

Xiao Sizi was initially reluctant, but now that she sees something so beautiful, she really likes it.

Although this thing isn't as bright as the light bulb from Guoguo's house, it's still pretty good as a toy to hold in your hand.

"Sizi, trade with your brother! How about it?" Li Tai said with a smile.

"Rich Sizi, let's switch! I was first!"

Li Chengqian said.

"Brother, it's not a matter of who gets there first. Si Zi's potato chips have to be traded for my luminous pearl!"

"No, I'll switch with Sizi!"

"Change it!"

The two brothers were determined to win the battle of wits over these delicious potato chips.

Before long, the two brothers started arguing.

Little Sizi kept glancing at the rattle drum, then at the luminous pearl, and then at his potato chips.

The little brain was also constantly engaged in a battle of wits.

Just as the two brothers were arguing and the young prince was hesitating about what to choose, Empress Zhangsun spoke up:

"Alright, you two brothers, stop arguing and split it in half!"

Since Little Sizi likes these beads and the rattle drum, let her play with them both!

Li Chengqian: "Uh... I still have to share with Li Tai. This rattle drum that I spent a lot of money to build is only going to get this little bit."

Li Tai: "I'm so frustrated I could cry! All that fighting over a luminous pearl with my brother, and it all went to little Sizi!"

Little Silly: "Hmph, they're all mine."

Empress Zhangsun: "Second Prince, what do you think of this method?"

"Well……"

Li Shimin was bitter inside. If it weren't for his empress by his side, he would have already taken his personal jade pendant and exchanged it!

……

The potato chips from Xiao Sizi were a bargain for Li Chengqian and Li Tai, leaving only a little fruit.

Clutching the last few strawberries, along with a rattle drum and a luminous pearl, Xiao Sizi quietly retreated.

He kept murmuring softly:

"You can't see my nest... You can't see my nest... You can't see my nest..."

Just as they were about to successfully retreat, a figure suddenly rushed in through the door.

This person was a head taller than Si Zi, and his face still had a touch of childishness, but his eyes and brows were more intelligent than Si Zi's.

"Mother, I just came back from Uncle's place. I went to the main hall to pay my respects to you. What's going on? Father, brother, sister—they've all come to Sizi's place?"

Looking at the newcomer, Empress Zhangsun smiled radiantly and said softly:

"Chengyang, you've finally returned from your mother's visit home!"

"Mother, I miss you so much! Something big has happened in the palace these past few days, you don't know, your elder sister Sizi..."

Before Empress Zhangsun could finish speaking, Princess Chengyang spotted Xiao Sizi, who was about to sneak away in front of everyone.

He stared wide-eyed at Sizi and asked, "Sizi, where are you going?"

"Sister, I... I can't find my Nikon, I can't find it, I can't find it..."

Hearing the strange mutterings from Xiao Sizi, Chengyang's heart skipped a beat. He quickly ran over and placed his little hand on Xiao Sizi's forehead.

He muttered in confusion, "It's not hot at all, why is it talking nonsense? Is it possessed?"

Little Sizi: "..."

"Huh? Sizi, what are you holding? I've never seen that before, sister."

"I...I don't have any shrimp, I don't have any, sister, Nikon is wrong, your eyes are playing tricks on you..."

After speaking with a pounding heart, Xiao Sizi turned and ran, afraid that if she was too slow, she would lose the little bit of fruit she had left.

But Chengyang was prepared. As soon as Xiao Sizi turned around, she put her hand on him:

"Why are you running? I'm just looking, I'm not going to steal from you. Besides, we're like family."

Do I even need to ask? If you have anything good, you'd definitely give it to your older sister willingly, right?

After hearing this, Little Sizi's head was buzzing.

When did I, Xiao Sizi, ever say such a thing? Impossible, absolutely impossible! Sister, how can you lie through your teeth? Where's your manners?

"Come! Come! Come, let me see what you're protecting!"

Seeing that Xiao Sizi had no intention of handing over the food voluntarily, Princess Chengyang simply stopped being polite.

He reached straight in and took the bag of fruit from Sizi's arms.

The bag was strange, and the bright red fruit inside was also strange.

I've never seen it before.

Is this poisonous?

No, it's poisonous. Can a little rhinoceros really be that precious?

"Chengyang, these are strawberries, Xiao Sizi brought them, they're delicious!"

At this moment, Li Lizhi spoke up.

"Sister, this is delicious!"

Upon hearing this, Chengyang's cunning eyes suddenly lit up.

Without hesitation, I picked up a strawberry and popped it into my mouth. The first thing that hit me was the refreshing fruity aroma, with a juicy feel.

Once you bite into the flesh, a rich sweetness will dominate, but this sweetness is not cloying.

Instead, it is mixed with a bright, slightly sour taste, forming a unique sweet and sour balance that makes your mouth water.