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

As dawn broke, morning light streamed through the gaps in the curtains into the room, casting a warm yellow glow on the floor.

The little princess slowly woke up, opened her eyes groggily, and instinctively reached for her side.

This spot used to be where my aunt's warm embrace, her familiar body temperature and scent.

But today, there's nothing.

Only his personal maid, Qinglan, was quietly guarding him by the bedside.

The little princess was stunned for a moment, turned her head left and right, and then immediately burst into tears.

Seeing this, Qinglan quickly asked, "What's wrong, little princess? Did you have a nightmare?"

The little princess ignored her completely, only focusing on crying, crawling towards the bedside with her hands and feet, kicking the blanket off the floor with her short legs.

"I want my auntie! I want to find my auntie!"

Just then, Li Lizhi was thinking about her younger sister. She went upstairs early in the morning to check on the little princess's daily life. As soon as she reached the door, she heard a crying sound coming from inside. Her heart tightened, and she pushed the door open and went in.

After glancing around the room, he understood about 70-80% of the situation. He gestured for Qinglan to go downstairs to prepare breakfast, leaving him to comfort the crying little princess.

Qinglan responded respectfully.

Li Lizhi walked quickly to the bedside, bent down and gently took the sobbing little princess into her arms, patting her back softly.

"Why is Sizi crying? Tell your older sister."

The little princess looked up with teary eyes, her voice cracking from crying.

"I want to find my auntie...my auntie isn't here...I want my auntie..."

Li Lizhi wiped away the tears on her face, "Auntie is still sleeping. You'll see her when she wakes up. Don't cry, sweetie."

The little princess was filled with anxiety and couldn't wait any longer. Her crying grew more urgent, and even when her voice was hoarse, she still wouldn't stop, struggling towards the door.

"No! I want Auntie!"

Seeing that the little girl's emotions were not calmed down at all, Li Lizhi had no choice but to carry her to the door of Li Yinxun's bedroom and gently knock on the door.

"Auntie, Sizi is awake and wants to see you."

Inside the room, Li Yinxun was fast asleep when the knocking on the door pulled her out of her dream. She groggily hummed, but before she could move, Guo Qian beside her had already sat up.

"I'll go and comfort her, you go back to sleep."

Li Yinxun shook her head, stretched, and sat up.

She knew the little princess too well. This girl was at the most clingy age, and not just anyone could coax her. She only recognized her aunt, and if she tried to coax anyone else, she would only cry more.

"It's okay, I'll do it."

Guo Qian watched her get up and get out of bed. He didn't say anything, but he felt a strange sense of competing for her favor.

Even losing to a three-year-old.

Li Yinxun opened the door and immediately saw the little girl in Li Lizhi's arms, crying like a little kitten, looking at her pitifully.

She reached out and hugged the little princess, coaxing her softly.

"Okay, okay, Auntie's here, don't cry."

The little princess felt the familiar embrace, and her crying immediately subsided.

Li Yinxun patted her back while gently comforting her.

"Auntie went to sleep in her own room last night after making sure you were sound asleep. I didn't mean to stay away from you, so please don't be angry, okay?"

The little princess sobbed without speaking, burying her face in her neck and nuzzling against her.

Li Yinxun knew how to coax her, so she used her trump card.

"I'll take you out to play later, okay? I'll buy you some delicious food, do you want some ice cream?"

The little princess stopped crying as soon as she heard the word "ice cream," though she still hiccuped occasionally.

"Really? I want seven!"

"Really, but you can only eat one."

The little princess sniffed and nestled obediently in her arms, no longer fussing.

Afterwards, he went to wash up. Guo Qian had already tidied himself up. Looking at the little princess waiting obediently to the side, he took the initiative to make a suggestion with a smile.

"Mingda, shall I help you brush your teeth?"

The little princess hesitated and looked at Li Yinxun. Seeing that her aunt nodded, she handed over the little toothbrush and opened her mouth wide to cooperate.

Guo Qian couldn't help but tease her as he watched her obediently cooperate with her little mouth agape.

"Whose little darling is this?"

The little princess, her mouth full of foam, exclaimed, "It's from Auntie's!"

Guo Qian's smile deepened, and he continued to joke.

"And what about your parents?"

The little princess tilted her head and thought for a moment, then announced it with a straight face.

"My parents are my family, and my aunts are my family too!"

Guo Qian teased her on purpose, and said with a smile.

"You can't be so greedy. Your aunt is mine."

The little princess instantly bristled, put her hands on her hips, and raised her voice to argue her case.

"Yes! Auntie is mine! She's mine!"

That little guy looked both fierce and adorable, like a little cat with its fur standing on end.

Guo Qian was laughing so hard he wanted to keep teasing her, but Li Yinxun slapped him on the arm.

"How old are you? Arguing with a three-year-old about this?"

Guo Qian chuckled and touched his nose, then fell silent.

The little princess realized that her uncle was teasing her, and she pouted and muttered something.

"My uncle is a bad guy!"

Three people make a show, and they burst into laughter in front of the washbasin.

In the restaurant on the first floor, Green Ivy, Green Mist, and Jade Pearl had already prepared a sumptuous breakfast: white porridge with side dishes, fried eggs and toast, milk and oatmeal, a combination of Chinese and Western dishes.

Upon noticing the presence of an unfamiliar man at the dining table, the three remained calm and composed, showing no surprise whatsoever. Clearly, Li Lizhi had already informed them of the situation beforehand.

The three bowed in unison, "Greetings, young master."

Guo Qian quickly waved his hand, "Don't call me 'Young Master,' it sounds awkward. Just call me by my name, we don't need to follow those rules."

The three of them, Green Ivy and Green Ivy, obediently agreed and remembered what they said.

People sat around the table to enjoy breakfast, and the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable.

Li Yinxun glanced at Li Lizhi, who was quietly eating her meal, and casually extended an invitation.

"Lizhi, how about we go for a walk together after dinner?"

Li Lizhi shook her head slightly to decline, "No, I'm busy with palace affairs. The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and Mother needs help. I have to go back."

Chengyang, standing to the side, spoke softly, "Sister, may I go?"

Before Li Lizhi could speak, Li Yinxun, seeing the girl's longing look, immediately agreed.

"Of course, I'll take you out to play."

Li Lizhi thought for a moment. Chengyang usually lived in the deep palace and rarely had the opportunity to play freely. It was rare to have someone to take her along, so she nodded.

"Then you should have fun with your aunt."

Chengyang nodded vigorously, his little face full of anticipation.

After breakfast, the little princess escorted Li Lizhi and the others back to the Tang Dynasty.

After seeing Li Lizhi off, the little princess returned and immediately clung to Li Yinxun's leg, tilting her little head up to remind him.

"Auntie, ice cream! You promised me!"

Li Yinxun smiled and pinched her little nose.

"I can't forget your ice cream, I'll take you there later."

Guo Qian leaned against the door frame, watching Li Yinxun coaxing the little princess, and a smile appeared on his lips.

She didn't hide it from him; she was willing to tell him such a big secret, and that was enough.