After Marrying a Vegetative Princess, I went crazy with joy! - Chapter 65

Chapter 65

“Li Zhi… come out with me!” Li Er’s eyebrows furrowed. Li Er suddenly recalled some matters and waved for Princess Changle to follow.

Su Li patted Princess Changle’s arm.

“Go ahead!”

“Father…” Changle was about to ask her father if he had caused trouble for her husband, but Li Er cut her off.

“What’s your impression of Su Li? Do you think he’s a suitable match?” Li Er inquired.

“Ah?”

Hearing her father ask this question, Princess Changle’s face instantly turned red, and her speech became awkward.

“Is your husband gentle and considerate, both cultured and martial?” Despite feeling embarrassed, Princess Changle still spared no effort to praise Su Li. After all, beauty was in the eye of the beholder.

“Hmm?”

Li Er looked puzzled.

It wasn’t due to Li Er’s pettiness. It was Princess Changle’s unexpected behavior that caught him off guard. Theoretically, since Princess Changle had just awakened, Su Li, her husband, should have been someone she didn’t know well. But Li Er’s perception was quite keen, coupled with the unhidden affection in Princess Changle’s eyes. Therefore, Li Er called Changle aside.

After all, there were too many suspicious aspects about Su Li. He frequently mentioned Bai Yujing, and Li Er was genuinely concerned that Su Li might have given his daughter some love potion.

“You just woke up…” Li Er’s expression was serious, his tone heavy, as he voiced his doubts.

Part of this concern was due to seeing his affectionate little “padded jacket” acting strangely, but more importantly, he was worried because he couldn’t fully understand Su Li’s intentions.

“Ah… I see!” Changle exclaimed.

“I have been awake for a long time but couldn’t move or open my eyes… Father, you cried when you saw me last time…” Changle said excitedly.

Li Er smiled awkwardly.

“My husband works tirelessly day and night, caring for everything, and I feel it all. He doesn’t treat me like a piece of wood. Besides looking after me meticulously, he also tells me many stories daily…” Changle concealed that Su Li had been administering medicine to her in secret.

“I see…” Li Er nodded slowly.

Li Er remembered that Su Li had mentioned this before. He realized Princess Changle might not be completely clueless about the outside world. Today his suspicions were confirmed.

Empathizing, he realized that Su Li had cared for everything for four months, providing almost unwavering attention. It was normal for his daughter to have feelings for him.

Li Er wasn’t unreasonable. However much he might feel that Su Li had ulterior motives, the female officer of the princess’s mansion and Empress Zhangsun highly regarded him. The fact that Su Li cared for his daughter in every possible way was also true.

On the other side… in the inner courtyard, only Su Li, Empress Zhangsun, and Li Chengqian left. The atmosphere became somewhat awkward…

Su Li noticed that Crown Prince Li Chengqian had no intention of conversing with him. Moreover, that inexplicable hostility hadn’t diminished.

As for Crown Prince Li Chengqian, disliking Su Li was quite normal.

First of all, Su Li was a peasant!

Secondly, Princess Changle’s engagement was with Zhangsun Chong!

Lastly, Zhangsun Chong was the Crown Prince’s study companion. They had studied and learned to read together from a young age, and their relationship was far from ordinary.

Li Chengqian felt that Su Li wasn’t suitable for his sister. Additionally, he harbored a grudge against Zhangsun Chong, who twice faced defeat at the Princess’s Mansion.

However, Li Chengqian’s demeanor had improved. Before changing his heart and falling for a man, he was a competent prince. He inherited Li Er’s domineering personality and intelligence. His attitude towards Su Li was not intentionally hostile, just rather distant.

“Now that Changle has recovered and you have some knowledge of the court, have you considered becoming an officer?” Changsun Wu Fei broke the awkward silence.

Although Su Li arrived as a consort due to their hasty wedding, he was, after all, the princess’s husband and a man. Moreover, being a woman, Zhangsun Wu Fei could not miss their daughter’s deep affection for Su Li.

Due to the rushed circumstances of their wedding, it was a bit awkward that Su Li was still inexperienced in certain matters. But at that time, with the princess in a coma and her life at risk, who would care about these matters?

Now that Changle had awakened and their daughter had deep feelings for Su Li, it was inappropriate for Su Li to remain inexperienced. He had to perform his roles as the master of the house, the princess’s husband, and the emperor’s son-in-law.

“I’ve heard from Father that my brother-in-law’s calligraphy is exceptional, even admired by scholars. I feel inadequate in comparison. How about appointing my brother-in-law as a Deputy Secretary, working with scholars to compile court records?” Crown Prince Li Chengqian suggested.

At this point, Crown Prince Li Chengqian and Li Er had no estrangement as father and son, so Li Chengqian was well-informed about many matters.

For example, he had seen the two lines of incomplete poetry that Li Er had brought from Su Li’s residence and had been asked by his father to imitate Su Li’s handwriting.

Zhu Suiliang was, in fact, Li Chengqian’s calligraphy teacher. Whether it was right to mention or not, though he didn’t have a high opinion of Su Li, Li Chengqian’s proposal was not biased against Su Li based on personal preference.

Secretary Lang was a sixth-ranking officer responsible for organizing and assessing classic texts, eliminating irrelevant content, and serving under the Ministry of Secretariat. Although it might seem trivial, Li Chengqian added a note that he shared daily living records with Zhu Suiliang. These records, known as “daily life records,” encompassed the emperor’s daily activities.

Those who maintained these records must accompany the emperor throughout the day, holding esteemed positions, and engaging in direct conversations with the emperor. They spent most of their time in the emperor’s presence, making it difficult for the emperor to forget them. Typically, only individuals deeply trusted by the emperor could assume this role. This position was highly coveted by numerous officers in the royal court.

Su Li glanced at Li Chengqian…

It was not surprising that historical records rarely portray Li Chengqian as wise. Before his transformation, he was indeed suited to be an emperor.

However, unfortunately, Su Li had no intention of taking on an official role. Others highly sought this opportunity, but it didn’t hold the same appeal for Su Li.

Wasn’t it simply following behind Li Er and writing a diary? It was a busy and time-consuming task. Wasn’t it a waste of time that could be spent earning points?

Su Li chose to decline… After all, being an officer didn’t involve earning points from home.

“Changle has just awakened and hasn’t fully recovered. I need to provide more care.” Su Li used this excuse to politely decline Li Chengqian’s offer.

Li Chengqian didn’t press the matter further and fell silent after making his suggestion.

As the atmosphere was quiet, Changle and Li Er emerged from outside.

Temporarily putting aside his doubts, Li Er’s opinion of Su Li improved significantly. Of course, this was predicated on ignoring that his small padded jacket was starting to have some holes. At least Su Li truly cared for his daughter.

Husband and wife were meant to face difficulties together, but they tended to part ways when disaster struck. There was no filial child by the bedside of a long-suffering patient!

Due to Su Li’s actions, Li Er felt comfortable entrusting her daughter to him, allowing him to ease her concerns. Li Er’s suspicions were temporarily set aside, aside from pondering what Su Li had mentioned about Bai Yujing.

Upon Changle’s return to the yard, the atmosphere became lively again. The family spent a long time in Su Li’s yard, as this was Princess Changle’s first awakening in four months. Li Er couldn’t help but feel concerned for his daughter.

Crown Prince Li Chengqian was also deeply concerned for his sister’s condition, as was Zhangsun Wu Fei. For now, the family was enjoying their time together.

Around three or four in the afternoon, Zhangsun Wu Fei suggested that Princess Changle had just awakened and needed more rest. So, the family decided to depart.

Li Er kindly advised Su Li, stressed the importance of taking good care of Princess Changle, who had just woken up, and to avoid any mishaps.

Su Li and Changle returned to their room once they bid farewell to the Emperor, Queen, and Crown Prince. Changle couldn’t wait to nestle in Su Li’s embrace.