The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

The scene is set at a family banquet in the Taiji Palace, where the Emperor Li Shi Min has gathered his many children, including Princess Dong Yang, who has always been introverted and low-key. When the Emperor raises a topic about encouraging learning, Princess Dong Yang unexpectedly takes the initiative to respond, mentioning a poem written by a young man named Li Su, who invented the smallpox vaccine. The Emperor is impressed and asks to hear the poem, which is recited by Princess Dong Yang. The poem is well-received, and the Emperor praises Li Su's exceptional literary talent. The Emperor also establishes a new rule in the palace, requiring the princes and princesses to copy the poems by hand and reflect on them daily. Princess Dong Yang gains recognition and attention from her father and siblings, and for the first time, she feels seen and appreciated. At the end of the banquet, the Emperor offers words of encouragement and praise to Princess Dong Yang, telling her to take care of herself and show him more of Li Su's work. This marks a turning point for Princess Dong Yang, who begins to feel a sense of belonging and connection to her family. The chapter ends with Princess Dong Yang feeling seen and appreciated, and looking forward to a new beginning.

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