Chapter 52

Chapter 52: Meticulous hot soup to warm your heart!

Li Lizhi nodded, “Yes, Father!”

Li Shimin was in a good mood and smiled, “I haven’t been this happy for a long time!”

I’ve been overwhelmed by heating supply issues recently, but now that matter is resolved. Of course, these developments are gratifying. What pleases Li Shimin the most is achieving success without resources and gain from the aristocracy.

This is truly satisfying!

Additionally, Li Lizhi gave Yujiagou a 30% share of coal, and the expert contributed 10% of the thermal underwear – that’s all money!

Now the treasury is struggling!

“Father’s joy brings happiness to his child too!”

Li Shimin looked at Li Lizhi affectionately, “It’s getting late. Go back and rest early!”

“Yes, Father Emperor. Your child takes their leave!” Li Lizhi bowed and left.

“The road is slippery, be careful!”

“My son, remember!”

Li Lizhi entered the side hall and said, “Let’s go home!”

“Yes, Your Royal Highness!” Yushu hurriedly followed.

Li Shimin looked at the memorials on the table and suddenly felt these things seemed unimportant. Li Shimin lost interest, too.

Seeing Li Shimin’s distraction, Zhang Anan whispered, “Your Majesty, it’s getting late. Rest earlier!”

Li Lizhi, increasingly enjoying the care, nodded and suggested, “Let’s warm up by the heater.”

“Sure!” Li Lizhi agreed.

Xiao Ran handed her a bowl of egg drop soup, saying, “It’s not much, but it should warm you up.”

Li Lizhi added some sesame oil, enhancing the flavor, and happily remarked, “It smells so good!”

Seeing Li Lizhi’s delight, Xiao Ran couldn’t tell if she was overlooking something or genuinely didn’t mind.

Li Lizhi, still wanting more, exclaimed, “I’m so full!” and patted her belly.

“Go wash up and get some rest!” Xiao Ran advised.

Li Lizhi nodded and went to the bathroom while Xiao Ran took care of the dishes. After a quick wash, Li Lizhi returned to the bedroom, checking the brazier before lying down.

Though it was colder outside, Li Lizhi felt warm and cozy.

Once Li Lizhi fell asleep, Xiao Ran joined her in the bedroom, not rushing their acquaintance.

“It’s only been two days. Patience is key,” Xiao Ran thought to himself.

Lying down, he turned off the lights, saying, “Changle, good night!”

“Xiao Ran, good night!” Li Lizhi responded.

Excited by her return and the warm soup, Li Lizhi found sleeping hard. Feeling that Xiao Ran was asleep, she couldn’t resist approaching him, crossing the invisible boundary.

Rubbing against the bed, she thought, “You initiated this. I won’t hold back in the future.”

Xiao Ran’s lips curled slightly in the darkness, continuing to feign sleep.