After Marrying a Vegetative Princess, I Went Crazy With Joy!

When Changle returned to Su Li’s embrace, the young twenty-two-year-old girl failed to notice that there seemed to be another place in her heart reserved for her few remaining relatives. Nonetheless, at this moment, Su Li had completely occupied her heart.

Whether the duration of one month felt long or short, each day, she woke up and went to sleep with the constant presence of her husband, who she had never met before. It felt as though he was always by her side. Although she couldn’t see him, she could vividly sense his body temperature, his warm and calloused hands, and even his breathing.

I wish I could wake up for real… Princess Changle thought.

However, her shyness seemed to have significantly diminished, so she no longer felt embarrassed about having Su Li help her bathe.

But as Su Li embraced Princess Changle, he furrowed his brow. This is a significant problem, he thought.

He was a peasant, a genuine peasant! While he could earn rewards due to Changle’s presence, which allowed him to obtain various resources for self-improvement, he still had to confront an unavoidable issue—his growth couldn’t continue indefinitely.

This was the real world, not a novel where supporting characters’ intelligence could be forcibly lowered. As he acquired more and more things, Li Er, being the emperor, would undoubtedly notice his abnormality keenly.

And what about himself? How could he explain it?

The sudden inexplicable recovery of Empress Changle’s illness was difficult to rationalize. Even Su Li, who possessed medical knowledge, couldn’t come up with a plausible explanation. In the end, Li Er decided to cease probing further for unknown reasons.

But… what if he revealed something that even Li Er couldn’t overlook?

For instance, if he demonstrated his expertise in salt and steel production…

It doesn’t matter. I’ll come up with an excuse, Su Li pondered for a long time, yet he couldn’t find a satisfactory solution.

The main issue was that his history, since crossing over, left traces. He had been nothing more than an elderly peasant struggling for food in the fields. Suddenly becoming uncontrollable after marrying Changle was difficult to explain reasonably. There was no reasonable way to explain such doubts.

Regarding the identity of the time traveler mentioned in the novel who supposedly self-destructed, claiming to be a time traveler in ancient times would be even less credible than claiming to possess profound wisdom.

Su Li sighed, thinking, Well, I’ll just make up something random then. He didn’t mind making the most conservative guess about Li Er, even though history portrayed him as a down-to-earth monarch.

Although Li Er often displayed a more emotional side, he wasn’t the type to indiscriminately kill heroes after ascending the throne. However, considering his history of killing siblings, Su Li knew he had to be cautious and not be foolishly swayed by promises of prosperity and wealth.

After all, Li Er was an emperor!

Even if Li Er appeared friendly, his role as an emperor meant that he could turn ruthless and resort to any means to pursue his interests if given enough incentive.

Come to think of it… with the attribute bonuses I’ve been receiving for a month, I’m already approaching a total of ninety. If I continue like this for another month, I might surpass human limits and be on par with Xiang Yu. And if I wait for another two or three months… Su Li stroked his chin thoughtfully.

Ah, praise this feudal society, Su Li suddenly smiled, realizing he was overthinking.

After all, this was just an ancient society without guns. Moreover, Su Li’s attributes were growing too rapidly. Giving him another month would already make him comparable to Xiang Yu.

Given two or three more months, Su Li would step into a realm never before attained by humans. In modern times, heavy weapons might pose a threat to him, but in ancient times, he would be an invincible existence.

If my attributes go above two hundred… then it’s likely the Tang Dynasty will become a cakewalk for me, with no one able to match my prowess, Su Li thought.

Well, thinking about it this way, I don’t have to worry too much about Li Er betraying me for his own interests. Who knows, by the time Changle wakes up, I might even have the upper hand and be able to defeat Li Er, Su Li chuckled.

With these thoughts, Su Li’s worries dissipated, and he happily carried Princess Changle to earn points.

Su Li didn’t dream of becoming an emperor. Being an emperor was too burdensome, and he simply desired a peaceful life with his wife and children. Additionally, he wanted enough strength to protect this tranquillity from external threats.

Hmm… Praise again that this is a feudal society, Su Li thought.

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On the other side, Li Er had already returned to the palace and found Empress Zhangsun embroidering with a serious expression. She was startled by the sudden change in Li Er’s demeanor and quickly stood up.

“Is something wrong with Changle again?” inquired Empress Zhangsun.

Li Er explained, “No, it’s not about Changle. I was simply lost in my thoughts and lost track of time. There’s no need to worry about Changle.” He tried to reassure Empress Zhangsun, although his worried expression persisted.

“Changle is fine…” Li Er waved his hand and helped Empress Zhangsun Wu Fei to sit down. He spoke somberly, “The imperial physician just examined her pulse and confirmed her recovery…”

“What?” Empress Zhangsun beamed with joy.

“Well, that’s good news… Why do you look so sad?” Zhangsun Wu Fei asked softly.

Empress Zhangsun, who had also experienced respiratory ailments, understood the suffering associated with such diseases.

“What I want to discuss is Su Li…” Li Er tapped on the table, his face filled with seriousness, and picked up the fragments of a poem lying on the table.

“His calligraphy possesses a unique style that even Zhu Suiliang cannot rival!”

“Not only that, but he is also skilled in medicine. The imperial doctor mentioned his extensive knowledge, suggesting that Su Li might have played a significant role in curing Changle’s respiratory illness.”

“Even these two fragmented poems, despite not conforming to the current rhyme scheme, become more flavorful the more you read them. Upon careful consideration, they seem to possess a different rhythm altogether.”

A smile appeared on Zhangsun Wu Fei’s face. “Since Changle is married to Su Li, wouldn’t it be beneficial for him to meet more people?”

Li Er shook his head and responded, “That’s precisely what I wanted to discuss. If he were born into a noble family, it wouldn’t be too surprising for him to establish his own school at such a young age. It wouldn’t be uncommon for him to delve into various fields of medicine.”

“But he’s a peasant!”

“After consulting Yuan Tiangang’s divination, I conducted an investigation and discovered that the Su family relocated to Longyou in the sixth year of the Wu De era. Su Li has received no formal education or training.”

“And Su Li is only twenty-three years old!”

A twenty-three-year-old guy was a master of calligraphy. One could say he was a calligraphy prodigy.

A twenty-three-year-old guy was a master of medicine as he could cure respiratory diseases. So, one could say he was a medical prodigy.

But a twenty-three-year-old guy who had never read a book had accomplished both of these achievements simultaneously.

“Your Majesty, are you suggesting that Su Li has an extraordinary talent?” Zhangsun Wu Fei said with a smile.

“I’m saying he’s peculiar!” Li Er gave Zhangsun Wu Fei a skeptical look.

“Let’s not joke about Su Li, the Guanyin maid. If he were truly a genius, his reputation would have already soared in the past few years. Not to mention calligraphy, which we’ll set aside for now. Upon my return, I inquired with the imperial physician, and it’s known that expertise in medicine can’t be solely attained through extensive book learning. Furthermore, the people I sent to investigate all mentioned that Su Li comes from a respected family and is usually occupied with agricultural work, leaving no time for such studies.”

Li Er’s expression turned serious as he continued, “Moreover, there was Yuan Tiangang’s divination beforehand. I was desperately ill at that time and sought treatment hastily, without paying much attention to it…”

“It seems that he suddenly gained knowledge without a teacher after marrying Changle…”

“That doesn’t sit right with me.” Li Er frowned.

As a king, he despised things that were beyond his understanding and couldn’t be explained.

“Your Majesty, you have misjudged him…” Zhangsun Wu Fei reassured Li Er, patting his hand.

“Your Majesty, he is your son-in-law, Changle’s husband.”

Upon hearing this, Li Er was momentarily taken aback. Finally, he shook his head.

“I still intend to investigate this young man’s background…”

Li Er spoke quietly.

“I don’t know the specifics. It’s truly difficult for me to entrust Changle to him…”