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

These words were spoken sincerely and frankly.

Li Shimin was stunned. He did not expect the other party to counter him from the perspective of managing his family and governing the country, and with self-consistent logic, leaving him speechless for a moment.

Empress Zhangsun's eyes showed appreciation upon hearing this. She smiled and broke the silence, rescuing her husband from the predicament and acknowledging Guo Qian's words.

"Erlang, this is what we've been saying before: times are different, and so are ideas. In the modern world, women can hold up half the sky, and it's normal for men to cook and clean. We can't use the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty to judge the behavior of modern people."

She looked at Guo Qian and said, "You've done a great job. To have a soulmate to share every meal and season is a blessing that money can't buy."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin reflected on it and realized that he had indeed been somewhat narrow-minded.

"Hahaha, what a fine saying! If you can't even sweep one's own room, how can you sweep the world? What a fine saying! The three meals a day for your beloved are the world!"

Li Shimin laughed loudly, picked up the juice in front of him, and raised it towards Guo Qian.

"I've fallen behind the times and become narrow-minded! Come, brother-in-law, let me toast you. I can't wait to taste your cooking of this whole table of seafood!"

The clash between ancient and modern ideas vanishes in this drink, replaced by an understanding and respect that transcends time and space.

After the meal, the group naturally split into two groups.

Perhaps because they were both men, Li Shimin waved to Guo Qian.

"These are all women; we men shouldn't get a word in edgewise. How about we sit outside?"

Guo Qian got up and followed, "Okay."

Two men, one in front of the other, strolled to the backyard.

The two sat down on the wicker chairs by the pool, with the azure water in front of them and a slice of chilled watermelon that Li Yinxun had just cut on the table next to them. They looked like old friends chatting casually.

Li Shimin took a bite of watermelon, but instead of speaking, he turned to look at Guo Qian.

This young man had clear, bright eyes, spoke with neither arrogance nor servility, and possessed a comfortable aura that was unlike that of a sycophant.

"My brother-in-law was talking about some kind of creature just now, and although I was completely confused, was the word 'strongest' really not something he made up just to amuse me?"

Guo Qian smiled, but instead of rushing to flatter him, he carefully organized his thoughts.

"Brother-in-law, carbon-based life is a scientific term used by later generations to refer to humans, so let's not go into that. Just talking about the word 'strongest' is not an exaggeration, but an objective evaluation recognized by millions of netizens in later generations."

Li Shimin raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Where is the objective?"

"Domestically, you ushered in the Zhenguan era of prosperity, reducing taxes and levies, allowing the people to recuperate and thrive. That was true peace and prosperity for the country, where no one picked up lost items on the road."

"Externally, you were awe-inspiring to all sides. Which of those Turks and Tibetans didn't tremble with fear at the mere mention of your name? You were revered as the Heavenly Khan, and your prestige radiated throughout East Asia and even Central Asia at that time. Your influence was boundless."

Guo Qian observed Li Shimin's expression and, seeing that the other party was listening intently, continued to explain in plain language.

"Later netizens jokingly called you the governor of Asia. Although it sounds a bit mocking, at that time, on the map of Asia, your words were like imperial edicts. Whether it was military talent or governing skills, no one could surpass you within a hundred years."

Guo Qian spoke these words truthfully, without any praise or deliberate denigration. He simply presented the mainstream evaluation of Li Shimin from later history books to him verbatim.

Li Shimin listened quietly, his hand unconsciously stroking the armrest of the rattan chair.

Throughout his life, whether he was warlike or diligent in governance, all he sought was to leave a lasting legacy.

Now, learning from his descendants more than a thousand years later that he has received such high praise, the deep-seated imperial vanity is greatly satisfied.

Li Shimin looked up at the night sky, a relieved smile appearing in his eyes.

"Well... well, what a fine Asian governor. Although I have committed many murders in my life, I haven't lived in vain."

The living room on the first floor of the villa.

"Mother, look at the photo!"

While I was watching TV, my two little princesses brought me two beautifully bound photo albums.

Like presenting a treasure, they excitedly approached Empress Zhangsun and Li Lizhi.

"These photos were taken by us today, they're so beautiful."

Flipping through the photo album, I found countless snapshots of my visit to the park today.

Close-ups of screaming on the rainbow slide, focused feeding of piglets in the petting zoo, dreamy smiles on the carousel, and funny faces with oily mouths during a seafood feast... Each photo is vivid and lifelike, capturing the carefree innocence of the two little ones forever.

Empress Zhangsun lightly touched the faces of her daughters in the photograph, who were laughing freely, her eyes as gentle as water.

"Looks like you had a great time today. Was it fun?"

The little princess nodded vigorously, expressing her delight directly: "It's so much fun! Mother, I want to go next time, and my older sister wants to go too!"

Upon hearing this, Chengyang pursed his lips slightly. "Mother, that amusement park... is mostly for children. Adults who go there can mostly only watch from the sidelines."

Upon hearing this, the light in Li Lizhi's eyes dimmed slightly, and she sighed with a hint of melancholy.

"So... growing up can be a disadvantage after all."

Li Yinxun couldn't help but laugh. "Who says adults can't play? If that's not okay, we can go somewhere else. There are rides for kids, and also roller coasters and drop towers for adults. They're really exciting. If you want to play, I'll take you next time."

Hope rekindled on Li Lizhi's face: "Really? Those... I can sit on them too?"

"Of course, as long as you're bold enough."

Li Yinxun jokingly dispelled the eldest princess's regret.

Just as everyone was immersed in the warm atmosphere and flipping through the photo album, the little princess's finger suddenly stopped on a photo of feeding a miniature pig.

In the photo, the chubby little pig is munching on a carrot, looking adorable.

The little princess raised her head and looked at Empress Zhangsun with expectant eyes.

"Mother, I want to raise this one."

Empress Zhangsun shook her head. "No, ordinary domestic pigs grow extremely fast, becoming enormous in less than a year. They are also filthy and unruly, making them unsuitable for penning."

Li Yinxun explained, "Sister, what you're talking about are regular pigs. These are called miniature pigs. They're different from regular pigs. They usually weigh around 90 pounds, are like little dogs, have a gentle temperament, and don't have much of a body odor. They're very easy to raise."

Just as the little princess was about to cheer, Li Yinxun suddenly changed the subject and added a sly remark.

"However, although this breed is cute, its meat is extremely tender. After raising it for two or three months, it is at its fattest and most delicious. When made into roast suckling pig, the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. The taste... tsk tsk, it is absolutely amazing."

This statement was extremely damaging, like a bolt from the blue.

The little princess was instantly struck dumb. She looked at the cute little pig in the photo, and then thought of the juicy roast suckling pig. Her mind just couldn't process it.

After a few seconds of dead silence, the little girl pouted and retorted loudly.

"No way! Pigs are so cute, how can you eat pigs! Waaaaah... Auntie's a bad girl!"

Everyone couldn't help but laugh at the little princess's straightforward and adorable reaction, and Empress Zhangsun also shook her head with laughter.