Insufficient balance

  Sleeping on the soft bedding, Li Yunfei felt a little ethereal and had a refreshing fragrance that he had never experienced before. These were things that Li Yunfei could only get in his dreams. Now he thought that if this was a dream, then it would be better not to wake up forever, so that he could enjoy these things forever!

  "This can't be! My father, no, I should say my emperor is actually Li Shimin, the Tang Taizong of the Great Tang Dynasty. It's really a bit surprising!" Although Li Yunfei knew that this place was very different from Earth's history, it didn't mean he wouldn't be surprised to learn that his own emperor was Li Shimin! This ancient emperor with the most glorious reputation, who would have thought one day he would become his old man? And now the empress is Changsun Wuji, also known as the sister of Zhao Gong Changsun Wuji, the first of the 24 meritorious officials in the Lingyan Pavilion. This woman is incredible!

  According to the original master's memory, this Empress Zhangsun was not bad to herself, but always gave people a feeling of being insincere and made Li Yunfei feel a sense of fear in her heart. It seemed that she had to think about how to leave the palace, otherwise, it would be really hard for her to stay in the palace!

  "Someone's coming! Get washed and dressed, I'm getting up!" Li Yunlong hadn't even gotten out of bed yet, but his voice had already shouted out. He couldn't help it, due to the habits of another soul, Li Yunfei still habitually shouted out loud, this was a habit that he couldn't change.

  "Master Wang, you've finally woken up! I was worried to death these past few days. I thought I'd never see you again!" A lovely face with a hint of tears appeared before Li Yunfei's eyes. According to his memory, this palace maid's name was Xiaolian, specially chosen by the empress dowager to serve him. Xiaolian was actually very beautiful, and compared to those pure and elegant ladies from later generations, she would make them all pale in comparison. Her raven-black hair was tied up with a flower-shaped pin on her head, with two strands of loose hair framing her forehead, making her look adorable. A pair of large, shining eyes captivated him, with long eyelashes, a small and delicate nose, and below it, a small mouth as red as a cherry. Her face, like white jade, was unforgettable at first glance.

  "Xiao Lian, stop crying, look at me, I'm fine, aren't I? If you keep crying, I'll be heartbroken too!" Li Yunfei habitually placed his hand on Xiao Lian's face, gently stroking it. From memory, Xiao Lian was the only one besides his father who cared about him deeply, possibly due to their prolonged time together, and an unusual spark had developed between them. However, given Li Yunfei's past life in such a harsh environment, where even his own life was not guaranteed, he never had the heart to think about these things. Yet, this had unexpectedly worked out for Li Yunfei - in his previous life, he hadn't even had a girlfriend, and now, he had been given such a beautiful woman.

  In his past life, Li Yunfei wasn't unwilling to talk, but in that materialistic society, it wasn't easy to find a girlfriend, especially for someone like him who had neither money nor talent. However, heaven was fair for a moment, and now Xiaolian is still a virgin, and it's really hard to find someone like her in this life! When Li Yunfei saw Xiaolian, his heart kept saying something, Jade Emperor, Buddha, Allah, God... they finally opened their eyes for a moment. Don't look at how sincerely Li Yunfei prayed now, he used to scold those high and mighty gods a lot.

  "Master Wang, you... what's wrong with you? Do you want me to call the imperial physician for you?" Although it wasn't the first time Xianglian saw Li Yunfei looking at her like this, she would always feel embarrassed and a charming flush would appear on her face. Especially now, Li Yunfei's gaze had an additional hint of aggressiveness that he hadn't shown before, making Xianglian even more unbearable.

  "Ah! Cough, cough, cough... Hmm, I'm fine now. Now, let's wash up and change clothes first, then have a meal. I'm starving! It's been two days since I last ate anything!" Li Yunfei initially tried to shift the topic awkwardly, but thinking about his own hunger, he couldn't help it. As soon as he thought about it, his stomach started growling loudly. Rubbing his empty belly, Li Yunfei said to Xiaolian.

  "Haha! Haha! Haha! ..." Xianglian couldn't help but giggle when she heard the rumbling of his stomach. She felt that her little prince seemed to have changed, becoming more talkative than before. Ever since she was chosen by the former empress to serve this young prince, Xianglian had devoted her body and mind to Li Yunfei. This was the sorrow of being a maid. "I'll help you wash up now, then I'll send in the meal. What would you like to eat today, Your Highness? Shall we follow the usual menu?"

  "Hmm! Let's serve the dishes as usual then! Hmm! First, let's wash up and talk later!" Some major events and people around him Li Yunfei remembered, but those trivial matters he couldn't recall. It seemed that this was another reason for him to leave the palace reluctantly. Li Yunfei thought while enjoying Xiaolian's service.

  "Little King, is it time to serve the meal?" Xiaolian asked Li Yunfei after helping Li Yan get dressed. Originally, these tasks didn't need to be done by Xiaolian, but none of the servants were willing to take care of Li Yunfei, so she had no choice but to do it herself.

  "Ah! Then let's have a meal! I'm starving!" Li Yunfei looked at the lovely little Lian, who had gradually changed from calling him "Your Highness" to "I", which made him seem more intimate and affectionate. Little Lian hadn't noticed the change in Li Yunfei's speech, but she did feel that this young prince was becoming gentler and no longer kept people at arm's length like before. She liked this change in the young prince, at least now she could have a good conversation with him.

  "Alright! Pass it on!" Xiaolian shouted down at the people below, and they immediately sprang into action. Xiaolian had considerable prestige among these people, with rumors circulating that she was arranged by the Emperor to serve beside Young Master Wang, able to report back to the Emperor at any time, making even the palace informants dare not disobey, no one daring to play jokes with their own lives.

  "Wow! Do I usually eat this much? It's really a bit surprising! Can I eat that much?" Li Yunfei looked at the delicious food and pastries on the table, and he was speechless. These were not just dishes, but works of art! He had never dared to think about it before, but now they were right in front of him. The aroma made his appetite surge, and he wanted to devour the food immediately. However, when he saw Xiaolian standing beside him, Li Yunfei gave up.

  "Xiaolian! You... why don't you sit down and eat with me? It's boring for me to eat alone. Let's eat together!" Li Yunfei looked at Xiaolian with expectant eyes, hoping she would agree. After all, Xiaolian was the only one he could trust now, and he wanted to build a closer relationship with her.