20demayo Chapter 60 My Home Isn't Small, You Know? Some People Are Really 'Unfilial'—The Weddi
Chapter 60 My Home Isn't Small, You Know? Some People Are Really 'Unfilial'—The Weddi
Springtime in the twenty-third year of the Zhenguan era.
Princess Hengshan originally planned a grand wedding, but unexpectedly, her father fell critically ill, and all the plans fell through.
Changsun Quan waited in the palace, his heart filled with anticipation, but on that day in May, Emperor Taizong suddenly passed away, and the wedding naturally fell through.
"Why doesn't this little guy grow up?!" Princess Xincheng asked her father with a distressed expression.
She hoped that the young lady could "die of illness" soon, but her father and brother Zhinu did not think so. They had always wanted the little one to pretend to die, and they had always wanted to protect Sizi. Unexpectedly, the little one was disobedient and really fell asleep and never woke up again when she was less than 12 years old, completely ruining Li Zhi's plan to "protect the little Sizi who never grows up".
"I couldn't even protect my sister, it's truly frustrating!" Like his father, Li Zhi always felt helpless about losing Si Zi, and this feeling remained even after many years.
Just when Zhinu was feeling disheartened, Li Ji suddenly brought back a little girl who looked exactly like Princess Jinyang.
"Hmph, what Princess Jinyang? She's just a name forgotten by time!" Princess Xincheng couldn't help but mutter to herself, but a fake smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.
Princess Xincheng was filled with resentment. After returning to her palace, she overturned the table and angrily shouted at the priceless jeweled mirror her father had given her: "Father! Look at this little bastard! Just because she looks like Jinyang, she has stolen all my love! And Zhinu, this doll isn't her! I am Zhinu's own sister!"
Sizi was intently wielding her brush in the "relocated" courtyard, copying documents for her brother Zhinu in the flying white script.
Zhi Nu watched the little girl quietly from the side, her heart filled with surprise and emotion.
He discovered that the little girl's handwriting was so beautiful and unrestrained, exactly like his father's flying white calligraphy back then, almost like a reproduction of Xiao Si's handwriting.
A question arose in Zhi Nu's mind: Could this little girl be Xiao Si? Perhaps, for some reason, she hadn't truly left, but instead appeared before him in a more suitable form.
That's not right. He saw Sizi leave them with his own eyes back then. So, he began to wonder if it was because she knew magic? Sizi was different from the other sisters, so he cherished the little Sizi in front of him even more, as if she were the one who had accompanied him and his father.
Princess Xincheng discovered that ever since "Fake Little Si" entered the palace, the innocent little fellow had completely captivated Zhinu, and her older brother was practically nowhere to be seen in Xincheng!
That afternoon, upon hearing from a palace maid's informant that something was amiss with "Fake Little Si," Xin Cheng immediately rushed over without hesitation!
Upon arriving there, Xincheng suppressed his anger, forced a smile, glanced at Sizi's handwriting, and said in a pretentious manner, "Little girl, your handwriting is not bad, considering your young age."
When Li Zhi saw Princess Xincheng arrive, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he hurriedly waved, "Xincheng, come here quickly! I've been so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to see you. You've come at just the right time!" His voice was full of warmth, as if all the busyness had been dispelled by this moment of reunion. But Xincheng didn't think so!
"Look! This Sizi's flying white calligraphy is exactly the same as Father's style back then!" Li Zhi excitedly pointed to the calligraphy copybook that had been carefully mounted on the wall, his eyes revealing a proud expression.
He pointed at the words like a child, his tone filled with pride for his sister.
"Those luxurious and expensive tribute Xuan paper can be given to Sizi!" He smiled slightly, his tone as relaxed as if he were chatting casually, completely unaware of the gloom on Princess Xincheng's face.
Princess Xincheng was furious! All she heard was the word "Sizi," and the flames in her heart exploded like firecrackers.
She gritted her teeth inwardly, her fingers unconsciously gripping her sleeves, afraid that a moment of impulse would unleash the fire of jealousy within her.
"What kind of freak is Sizi? Doesn't she care about me, her younger sister?!" she cursed inwardly, but forced a smile on her face.
"Hengshan's calligraphy is pretty good too, right? Brother! You can let the little one learn from me sometime."
Li Zhi, however, failed to detect the dissatisfaction in her words. "Of course it's good!" he said, still chatting enthusiastically about Si Zi's calligraphy, as if the young girl's talent was the most important thing in the entire palace.
Princess Xincheng couldn't help but roll her eyes inwardly. Seeing Li Zhi's completely oblivious expression, her resentment grew even stronger.
“Brother, this little guy is too young. It’s a waste to use the tribute paper.”
Then she generously said, "Brother, why don't I keep this little one safe? Don't worry, brother! I'll come often to help her practice calligraphy."
Sizi turned her head and saw Xincheng's slightly dissatisfied look. She was stunned for a moment, and her heart became more and more uneasy.
She frowned slightly, increasingly feeling that her younger sister, who was only a year younger than her and shared the same parents, was so intolerant of her!
She still looked adorable, a smile playing on her lips: "Oh, Princess Hengshan, my place is quite big! If I were Jinyang, you'd have to call me 'elder sister'!"
"Hahahaha," Brother Zhinu burst into laughter.
Xincheng was furious: "Outrageous! Do you really think you're Princess Jinyang?! This is utterly disrespectful!!"
Li Zhi waved his hand, "Xincheng, don't mind, children say the darndest things."
Of course, Si Zi wouldn't give in to her own sister who couldn't tolerate her, and continued to mutter, "My house isn't small, you know. Some people are really 'unfilial'!"
After saying that, Sizi shook its big head smugly and continued to act cute.
"As for Xuan paper, it's only right that half be given to Princess Hengshan. But as for calligraphy, only Father is worthy to be my teacher. Besides, Father just passed away. Shouldn't Princess Xincheng's wedding be postponed for three years? You are a noble princess, a role model for the world!"
Upon hearing this, Xincheng felt a surge of anger, and her face turned pale. However, seeing her brother's cold expression, she had no choice but to suppress her rage.
Upon hearing Xiao Si's words, Li Zhi was stunned and stood there, completely unprepared for Xiao Si to say such a thing.
After a moment, he came to his senses, his expression revealing helplessness and confusion:
“Indeed, a minister submitted a memorial today mentioning this matter, and I also feel sorry that Shinjo’s wedding has been postponed because of it.” His tone was full of pity, but his gaze unconsciously turned to Sizi, as if he was considering whether her words made sense.
"Xincheng, you should postpone your wedding. At least observe the three-year mourning period." Li Zhi's words were like a thousand needles piercing Xincheng's heart. She lowered her head deeply, afraid that her brother would see her increasingly gloomy face and eyes!