Little Sizi came to my house and became the family's darling, and Li Shimin got anxious.

Li Yinxun then distributed gifts to the other little princesses.

Princess Lanling received a plush toy named Lina Belle, with soft, fluffy fur, big, bright, and lively eyes, and an adorable and well-behaved design.

Lanling carefully cradled it in her arms, as if holding some rare treasure, her eyes filled with affection.

……

It was Li Lizhi's turn.

Li Yinxun gave her an instant camera, along with three boxes of photographic paper.

"Load the film, turn on the camera, frame the shot, press the shutter to take the picture, and let the photo eject and wait for it to develop. There are instructions included; you can figure it out yourself."

Ever since she experienced the possibility of traveling back to the Tang Dynasty, she bought some gifts online.

Knowing that Li Lizhi loved to paint, Li Yinxun originally planned to buy a camera, but thinking that it would be inconvenient to use in the Tang Dynasty, she bought an instant camera instead.

Li Lizhi held the camera, her fingertips trembling slightly. She looked up at Li Yinxun, her eyes filled with shock, and remained speechless for a long time.

"Thank you, Auntie, I really like this gift."

The other princesses also received their own unique gifts, and they were all overjoyed, expressing their gratitude repeatedly. Exclamations of surprise echoed throughout the hall.

Finally, Li Yinxun took out a 26-inch suitcase and walked to Li Lizhi's side, turning slightly to block the view of the princes at the next table.

Lower your voice:

"Lizhi, this... is for you and your sisters."

Li Lizhi asked疑惑地, "Auntie, what's inside?"

Because Li Shimin and the princes were present in the hall, and there was a distinction between men and women and a hierarchy of respect, Li Yinxun whispered a few words in her ear.

"This is a sanitary napkin, which is... used by women during their periods. It's much cleaner, more convenient, and more comfortable than the cloth bandages we use now. Try it later, and you'll understand. I've written down the types and usage instructions."

Li Lizhi was taken aback at first, then her face flushed slightly.

She immediately understood the purpose and value of this item; it was a thoughtful gesture concerning a woman's most private situation that they had never considered.

"Auntie...this...this is too..." Li Lizhi didn't know what to say. No matter how much she said, it seemed that she couldn't express her true feelings for them.

As a noblewoman in ancient times, she could only silently endure the pain of menstruation.

The rough strips of cloth, the inconvenience of repeated washing, and the unspeakable embarrassment—from birth to adulthood, no one mentioned or cared.

But this older sister, whom they had only known for a few days, not only thought of it, but also prepared it and delivered it to each person one by one.

It's not charity, it's not pity, it's genuine understanding.

The warmth of being seen and cared for spread from my fingertips all the way to my heart, making my eyes sting.

"We're all girls, we should be considerate and helpful to each other," Li Yinxun patted her hand and smiled.

Although the scene was concealed, Empress Zhangsun was sitting nearby and vaguely heard a few words.

Her gaze toward Li Yinxun grew increasingly gentle and warm.

At this moment, Li Tai finally couldn't hold back and spoke up.

He put on a slightly aggrieved expression and looked at Li Yinxun:

"Auntie~" she called out "Auntie" quite smoothly. "All my sisters have gifts, why don't I have one? Qingque wants one too."

Upon hearing this, Empress Zhangsun frowned slightly and rebuked in a low voice:

"Qingque, you mustn't be rude. How can you ask a guest for a gift?"

Li Tai shrank his neck, but his eyes were still fixed on Li Yinxun.

Upon seeing this, Li Shimin laughed loudly and smoothed things over for his son.

"Guanyinbi, there's no need to be too harsh on Qingque. He's just naturally straightforward and doesn't hide anything. This frankness actually makes him compatible with Yinxun. They're both genuine people, so it's harmless."

Li Yinxun smiled and quickly waved her hand:

"Yes, yes, yes, everyone gets a share. How could I forget our Prince Wei?"

Sitting below Li Shimin, Li Chengqian listened to his father speak for Li Tai, his lips pursed slightly, and he remained silent.

Li Yinxun said no more and turned to take out the gifts prepared for the princes.

She approached Li Chengqian for the first one.

"Your Highness, I heard that your legs and feet sometimes ache and feel uncomfortable. These are a waist support and knee pads. They contain a special material that can keep you warm and also relieve some of the pain. Try them out and use them whenever you feel uncomfortable."

Li Chengqian raised his head, his eyes wide with shock, looking at the inconspicuous package in his hand, then at Li Yinxun's eyes.

There was no pity or charity in those eyes, only earnestness and sincerity.

Li Chengqian's Adam's apple bobbed as he solemnly accepted the package and whispered his thanks.

The loneliness that weighed on my heart hadn't completely dissipated, but the warmth had carved a small opening, letting in a sliver of light.

Li Yinxun nodded, walked back to her pile of bags, took out something and handed it to Li Tai, who was waiting.

It was a lamp.

This rechargeable retro brass table lamp is designed to protect your eyes. Its casing replicates the style of Tang Dynasty palace bronze lamps, exuding elegance and grandeur, and conforming to the aesthetic standards of the imperial court.

"Here you go, this is a rechargeable table lamp for reading at night. The light is brighter and softer than an oil lamp, so it won't hurt your eyes. One charge lasts a long time, and it's way better than your current oil lamp."

Li Tai curiously took the lamp, looked it over, and pressed the switch on the base.

Soft white light immediately shone from the lampshade, steady and bright, much more comfortable than flickering candlelight and oil lamps.

"Wow!" Li Tai couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "A masterpiece!"

Li Tai rose and bowed, his tone warm, "Thank you, Aunt!"

It was the turn of the young Li Zhi.

Li Yinxun handed over a box of fun puzzles with auspicious animal patterns in a solid wood frame. The puzzles were exquisitely crafted, had auspicious meanings, and could be disassembled and played with in one's spare time. They were novel, educational, and suited the mindset of young people.

"Your Highness, this is for you to play with. It's a jigsaw puzzle. You can put the broken pieces together to form a complete picture. It features various auspicious beasts and can help you exercise your brain and pass the time."

Li Zhi obediently accepted it, bowed, and quietly expressed his gratitude.

The other older princes also received practical gifts, and everyone was pleasantly surprised, making the atmosphere in the hall even more harmonious and warm.

Li Shimin saw this and gained even more approval for Li Yinxun.

This woman was impartial and considerate of everyone's feelings and needs. She acted with tact and discretion, which was far beyond what ordinary people could do.

All gifts have been distributed.

Li Lizhi stood up and winked at her younger sisters.

Princesses Chengyang, Princess Lanling, and several others all stood up.

Even the little princess stood up straight, looking bewildered.

The princesses stood in a row, and led by Li Lizhi, they all performed a standard curtsy to Li Yinxun.

"Thank you for the gift, Auntie." Li Lizhi's voice was clear and bright, filled with sincere gratitude.

Especially when she thought of that special and thoughtful gift, her heart felt warm.

The other princesses echoed, "Thank you, Auntie."

All the princesses knew the purpose of the private items and were well aware that Li Yinxun had taken care of all their unspeakable suffering. This thoughtfulness was something that could not be compared to gold, pearls, or jade.

The little princess, holding the cat, bent down and imitated her, saying, "Thank you, Auntie!"

Li Yinxun was startled. "You don't need to do this. We are all women. Women should understand, care for, and help each other. These are things I should do."

After hearing these words, the princesses' eyes reddened slightly, and their gazes toward Li Yinxun held a newfound intimacy.

Empress Zhangsun and Li Shimin couldn't help but smile as they watched this scene.