"This will make it easier for Sizi's second sister to change clothes later..." Li Lizhi tried to explain.
"good!"
Li Lizhi lay down next to the little princess, but couldn't fall asleep, even with her eyes closed.
I can't help but have random thoughts in my mind.
After the nap, the little princess woke up slowly and was a little confused.
"It's Sister~"
"Sister, you are here?" Princess Chengyang was also a little surprised.
"Well, get up and let's go to the river to look at the fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries and watermelons." Li Lizhi changed the subject.
When they heard that they were going to the river, the two little princesses were happy and no longer worried about why Li Lizhi was in Xiao Ran's room.
This time they went there in an RV, and several palace maids also went with them. The villa suddenly became deserted.
Princess Gaoyang just wanted to go to the cinema and followed Xiao Ran and others to the river.
As soon as Xiao Ran stopped the car and opened the door, three dogs rushed out.
“Ahaha~”
The two little princesses followed closely behind.
Several people went directly into the greenhouse.
"Wow~" The little princess was surprised to find that the tomatoes were very big and there were a lot more of them than before.
"There are so many! They are all red and ready to eat." Princess Chengyang reached out and touched them.
Not only tomatoes, other fruits and vegetables are also growing well.
The two little princesses ran to pick strawberries. Xiao Ran squatted in front of the watermelon and tapped it gently.
I'm used to it. Whenever I see a watermelon, I want to knock it.
“Crack!”
The watermelon split open directly.
"Brother, is it cooked?" Princess Yuzhang also came over.
Xiao Ran broke open the watermelon and said, "This one is ripe. Let's try it and see how it tastes."
Li Lizhi looked at the side and said, "This one is also very big. Is it ripe?"
Li Lizhi wasn't sure whether it was ripe or not.
"Knock knock..." Princess Gaoyang imitated Xiao Ran.
Snap!
The watermelon split open again.
These watermelons are a good variety.
"This one's not bad either." Li Lizhi smiled.
"Take it out and let me taste it later."
After hearing what Xiao Ran said, Yu Shu Qinglan had a hard time holding the watermelon because it was a bit big.
Hearing that Xiao Ran and his companions had come to the river, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun also arrived.
But he didn't drive his own car, Li Shimin drove Li Chengqian's car.
There were other people joining in the fun.
Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde, Qin Qiong and others who had nothing to do also followed.
Xiao Ran and his companions walked out of the greenhouse, carrying a lot of fruits, and saw a group of people coming.
"Uncle, why don't you drive your own car?" Xiao Ran pointed.
"I don't have much oil left. I'm afraid there will be no more." Li Shimin requisitioned Li Chengqian's.
"Mother~ It's so early in the morning~" The little princess handed a big strawberry to Empress Changsun.
"Okay!" Empress Changsun took the strawberry.
"The fruits and vegetables look delicious." Li Shimin smiled.
"Many are ripe, and a few uncles are just trying them..."
Qinglan Yushu brought a table and chairs from the RV.
After washing it, it was served to Li Shimin and others.
Tomatoes and cucumbers are all good, and Cheng Yaojin and others also like them, but Xiao Ran and others are not here, so no one is willing to take these things.
If Li Shimin didn't move, Cheng Yaojin wouldn't move either.
"It's hot now, this is good to eat." Yuchi Jingde picked up the tomato and took a bite.
"This doesn't look difficult. Can we grow it at home?" Qin Qiong asked Xiao Ran.
"These things are very simple and the requirements are not high. You can just find a place at home." Xiao Ran knew that it was not difficult for these big guys to get a piece of land at home. They all had large houses with several entrances.
"I'll have to plant more in the future...Tomatoes and cucumbers are both good." Fang Xuanling said with a smile.
Qinglan brought the cut watermelon.
"Why is the inside of the watermelon so red?" Cheng Yaojin knew about watermelons, but he didn't know they were this red. Watermelons had not yet entered the Tang Dynasty.
The watermelons in the Western Regions are not sweet either.
This is a good variety bred by a great scientist in modern times in the 21st century. We have to thank this old man for the realization of watermelon freedom.
"This one looks good." Cheng Yaojin smiled, picked up a piece and handed it to Li Shimin first, "Your Majesty!"
"This watermelon is very sweet and has a good yield. It can be grown on a large scale in the Tang Dynasty. Uncles, please try it." Xiao Ran picked up a piece, broke it open and gave it to the two little princesses.
"Sweet~ So sweet~"
"Well... this is good, it's perfect for this season." Li Shimin also praised it highly.
Watermelon has a high water content and is indeed suitable for eating in summer.
The emergence of watermelon has overshadowed cucumbers and tomatoes.
"Good stuff! Really good stuff!" Cheng Yaojin picked up another piece.
Li Shimin also picked up a piece of watermelon and put it in his mouth. The sweet and juicy taste spread on his tongue, instantly dispelling the summer heat and a trace of boredom in his heart.
However, just as the sweet feeling spread, his expression suddenly became lonely.
His eyes became a little dazed, and his thoughts seemed to drift into the distant past.
"Uncle, what's with that expression on your face?" Xiao Ran noticed that something was not right with Li Shimin.
Tears gradually welled up in Li Shimin's eyes. The tears rolled around in his eye sockets and finally slid down uncontrollably, dripping onto the watermelon in his hand.
He put down the melon in his hand, his hands trembling slightly, and the grief in his heart surged like a tide.
Xiao Ran was stunned for a moment.
Watermelon is good, but it’s not that bad!
It wasn't just Xiao Ran who was confused. The two little princesses also stared at Li Shimin blankly. Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin didn't even dare to eat the watermelons.
The same face full of question marks.
"What a delicious watermelon! It's a pity that Du Ruhui can't taste it..." Li Shimin choked up, his voice filled with sorrow. "Why did you leave me so early? I get to eat this delicious watermelon today, but you can never taste it again."
The others immediately understood and lowered their heads.
"Grandpa, don't cry~" The little princess ran to Li Shimin and comforted him.
Li Shimin wiped his tears and looked at the little princess with relief.
"Ananda, have someone send two watermelons to Du Ruhui's tomb." Li Shimin then looked at Xiao Ran, "Xiao Ran, do you have any more? Send one to Du Ruhui's family."
"Yes, Qinglan, go pick them. The bigger ones are ripe." Xiao Ran shouted.
"Yes, my lord."
Fang Xuanling stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said softly, "Your Majesty, the deceased is gone, but Lord Du's spirit is still in heaven. He would be comforted to see Your Majesty's concern. Your Majesty cares deeply about the country and should prioritize the nation. If Lord Du knew that Your Majesty was so distressed because of him, he would surely not be able to bear it. Your Majesty, rest assured. We will follow Lord Du's example, diligently serve His Majesty, share Your Majesty's worries, and serve the Tang Dynasty."
It is indeed a pity for this person. Although there was no shortage of capable people in the Zhenguan period, Du Ruhui's early death is indeed a great regret.
If Du Ruhui had not died, his status would be the same as Fang Xuanling's now.
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