Empress Changsun and the "little princess", one big and one small, strolled along the path, occasionally stopping to admire the beautiful scenery under the moonlight.
In this quiet night, the two people's hearts seemed to merge into one.
"Little Rangjun, do you know? Mother is really grateful to you." Empress Changsun said suddenly.
"Thank you for always being by my side and bringing me so much joy and warmth."
Li Haoze was moved when he heard this, and he held Empress Changsun's hand tightly.
"Mother, you are the most important person to me. I will always be by your side."
As the night deepened, the two returned to the bedroom together.
Empress Zhangsun signaled the palace maids to leave, then took the "little princess"'s hand and walked to the bed, and softly suggested: "Let's sleep together tonight.
Just like when you were little, you lay in your mother's arms and she held you in her arms until you fell asleep."
It was the summer of the eighth year of Zhenguan, and the "little princess" had just turned three years old and was still a young child.
There was a glint of warmth and nostalgia in Li Haoze's eyes. He nodded and climbed onto the bed obediently.
Empress Changsun also lay down and gently held the "little princess" in her arms.
In this warm embrace, Li Haoze felt a sense of security and peace he had never felt before.
He closed his eyes and listened to the queen's gentle breathing, as if he was back in his carefree childhood.
"Mother," Li Haoze asked softly, with a hint of coquettishness in his tone, "Do you still remember when I was a child?
I can only sleep peacefully if you hold me in your arms."
Empress Changsun smiled and gently stroked his hair. "Of course I remember you back then. You were such a clingy little thing."
The two chatted and recalled the past together.
As the night grew deeper, their conversations became less and less frequent, until finally only the sound of their even breathing echoed in the bedroom.
The moonlight shines through the gaps in the curtains and falls on the bed in patches, adding a touch of mystery to the quiet night.
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The next morning, when Li Haoze woke up again, he found that Qingluan had replaced him.
He closed his eyes and traveled back to the Tang Dynasty again, and found that the little princess was still sleeping in Empress Changsun's arms.
Li Haoze didn't say anything, just empathized with the little princess and enjoyed the beauty of the moment.
Time passed slowly, and Li Haoze fell asleep again without realizing it.
When he woke up again, Empress Changsun was no longer by his side, and even the little princess had already impatiently traveled to the modern era.
Li Haoze sat up and looked at the empty bedroom, feeling a little lost in his heart.
With Tianxiang's help, he put on his clothes, walked out of the bedroom and strolled in the palace.
The early morning sun shines on the magnificent palace, sparkling with dazzling light.
The palace maids and eunuchs were already busy shuttling around the palace, starting their day's work.
"Hey, Xiao Sizi, why are you here?" A familiar and friendly exclamation suddenly came from behind.
Li Haoze looked back and unexpectedly found the long-missed Xiaochengyang.
The five or six-year-old Chengyang has grown to a height of 1.23 meters, and her figure has become more and more graceful.
Dressed in a light green gauze dress, she looked like a blooming lotus. Amidst the red and golden walls of the palace, she appeared exceptionally fresh and refined.
Her hair was carefully braided into two small braids, swaying gently with her steps, making her look lively and cute.
There is a sense of smartness and intelligence between his eyebrows, and his eyes sparkle with endless curiosity and exploration of the world.
When their eyes met, they immediately realized that they were the one the other was looking for.
"Hey! Little Rangjun, you haven't come to play with Chengyang for many days!" When little Chengyang found out that the person in front of him was not a little rhinoceros but a little divine beast, he became bolder.
Li Haoze was amused by her frankness. He gently pinched Chengyang's cheek and said, "Yeah, long time no see. Chengyang has grown taller again."
Little Chengyang didn't care about the little beast's rudeness. Instead, he excitedly took his hand and said, "Come with me, I'll take you to a super fun place!"
"I recently discovered a secret little garden filled with all kinds of beautiful flowers!"
Li Haoze was infected by Xiao Chengyang's enthusiasm and ran with her. The slight sadness in his heart was gradually diluted by laughter.
He looked at the lively jumping figure in front of him and couldn't help but sigh that this little girl was really full of vitality.
After passing through the winding corridors, they finally arrived at the mysterious garden that Xiao Chengyang had mentioned.
Shaded by green trees, with the fragrance of flowers in the air, colorful flowers are in full bloom, like a gorgeous oil painting.
Butterflies flutter lightly among the flowers, bees are busy collecting nectar, and the whole garden is full of vitality, like a fairyland on earth.
"Look, isn't it beautiful?" Xiao Chengyang smiled proudly, "It took me a lot of effort to find this place. From now on, this will be our secret base!"
As she spoke, she pulled Li Haoze through the flowers, stopping from time to time to point at a flower and introduce it excitedly.
Li Haoze was also attracted by the beautiful scenery. He carefully observed each flower, feeling their unique beauty and fragrance.
The two of them got excited and started playing hide-and-seek.
Xiao Chengyang moved lightly and disappeared into the dense flowers. Li Haoze opened his eyes wide and looked around, trying to find her hiding place.
Whenever Li Haoze felt that he was getting closer to his goal, Xiao Chengyang always acted like a naughty elf.
It moved silently to another inconspicuous corner, forcing him to start searching again.
After a joyful chase and play, both of them felt a little tired.
So they sat on the stone bench in the garden and rested for a while.
Xiao Chengyang considerately took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from Li Haoze's forehead, then handed him a cup of cool tea.
Li Haoze took the tea and drank it all in one gulp, and immediately felt refreshed and relaxed.
He looked at Xiao Chengyang gratefully, "Thank you, Chengyang. I'm really happy that you brought me here today."
Hearing this, Xiao Chengyang's face immediately bloomed with a smile brighter and more dazzling than any flower in the garden.
"As long as you are happy! Next time I will take you to a more fun place!" She said confidently, with anticipation and excitement in her eyes.
"That's right!" Xiao Chengyang suddenly approached Li Haoze mysteriously, with a smug smile on his face, "Xiao Rangjun, I have good news to tell you!
I recently learned a new piece of music from the palace's top musician. Can I play it for you?"
Li Haoze nodded, his eyes full of anticipation, "Okay, I'm looking forward to hearing Chengyang's excellent work."
Xiao Chengyang nodded happily and waved his hand to ask his personal maid Chuntao to hand over the pipa that she had been carrying on her back.
She took a deep breath and lightly plucked the strings with her fingers. Suddenly, clear and pleasant notes flowed out like a spring.
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