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Later, Li Yuan's group arrived at the bustling heart of the imperial capital.
Li Ying walked silently behind, observing everything. He gazed at the peddlers shouting out their wares, the hawkers balancing baskets on shoulder poles, and the rising smoke and delicious clamor of street-side eateries. Somewhere across the water, the sing-song call of a vendor drifted in the air.
“Hot lamb flatbreads! Fresh lamb flatbreads!”
People clustered in groups. When they noticed the imperial carriage in the street, whispers followed like ripples.
Inside, the two children were pressed eagerly against the windows, eyes wide as they marveled at the bright and dazzling chaos of the market.
“Imperial Father! Eat! Eat!” The young prince pointed excitedly at a vendor selling sugar figurines.
Li Yuan called for the carriage to stop. Dressed in plain clothes, he took the children down and bought them each a sugar candy.
The little princess, however, grabbed an extra one. She tiptoed over and offered it to Li Ying, chirping sweetly, “Here, big sister, have one!”
“...?” Li Ying gazed at the little girl.
“...?” Li Yuan raised an eyebrow.
The two men exchanged a look, both stunned.
Then Li Yuan turned his gaze to Li Ying again. Only now did he notice, beneath the crescent-marked mask and under the grey cloak, Li Ying did...
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