Empress Zhangsun ate the popsicle in small bites. She did not have any intention of avoiding suspicion and just ate it in front of Li Chen. The cold and delicious popsicle made Empress Zhangsun's eyes sparkle. She was obviously very satisfied with the taste of the popsicle.
At the same time, she also had some doubts in her heart. The contrast between Li Chenhe and what she had heard was too great. It was not that he was polite, but at least he was polite. It was completely different from what Li Er had said.
Moreover, Empress Zhangsun was sure that Li Chen was not pretending. His eyes were very sincere. A person's eyes would not betray others.
"I didn't expect Manager Li to have such delicious food here. It seems that the palace needs to buy some.”After finishing the popsicle, Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but praise him.
Li Chen smiled and didn't say anything. It was just a matter of one sentence.
Now, Li Er was extremely afraid of him. If he wanted to take care of his business, it was basically hopeless if he did not eliminate the knot in his heart. Even other customers did not dare to come and buy things. Otherwise, they would be going against Li Er.
Empress Zhangsun looked at Li Chen carefully, like an elder looking at her own child. After a long time, her red lips parted slightly." Li Chen, do you have a surname?" Which clan are you from?"
In ancient times, all adult men would have a table, except for some people at the bottom of society. Unfortunately, Li Chen did not have this thing.
Li Chen had to admit that Empress Zhangsun was extremely approachable. At least Li Chen didn't feel uncomfortable sitting next to her and was actually very willing to talk to her. Hearing Empress Zhangsun's words, Li Chen was embarrassed." Empress, Li Chen doesn't have a surname, and he doesn't belong to Longxi or Zhao County.”
The Tang Dynasty had five surnames and seven Wangs. Unfortunately, Li Chen's roots did not belong to Longxi or Zhao County. Although his surname was Li, his surname had changed after his ancestors moved and some external factors were added.
"Oh?"
Empress Zhangsun was a little surprised that Li Chen didn't have a surname! He wasn't from the Five Surnames or the Seven Wangs. His surname was still acceptable, but Li Chen's lack of a surname was indeed strange in the Great Tang.
Although Empress Zhangsun was surprised, she didn't probe further. There were some things that should be stopped when necessary. If she asked too much, it would easily cause others to dislike her.
There must be a reason for this. If Li Chen took the initiative to mention it, Empress Zhangsun would listen attentively. However, Li Chen didn't seem to want to mention it, so Empress Zhangsun stopped here.
Empress Zhangsun smiled." I see that Shopkeeper Li is a few years older than my son. How about we address him by his name?"”
Since they were here to gather information, they had to make connections. Li Chen did not have a surname, and he was not from the Li family of Longxi or the Li family of Zhao County. Empress Zhangsun could only bring up her son. It was indeed inappropriate to keep calling him Shopkeeper Li. After all, in the Tang Dynasty, the status of merchants was the lowest, not even comparable to farmers.
"Empress, do as you please."
Li Chen naturally did not have any thoughts about it. It did not matter if they called him by his name or Shopkeeper Li. It was just a form of address. However, the name still sounded pleasant to the ear. Shopkeeper or something like that was indeed too strange. After all, in the future, the translation of the words used by the Koreans to scold their countrymen was Shopkeeper!!
If Li Shimin attacked Korea, Li Chen would definitely clap his hands and celebrate.
"How old is Li Chen this year? Do you have a family?" With a change of topic, Empress Zhangsun brought up the topic of age and family.
This was Li Chen's greatest helplessness. He had graduated from university and had yet to start working hard. In the end, he had arrived in the Tang Empire. In the future, people of Li Chen's age would be considered to have gotten married relatively early, but in the Tang Empire, it was equivalent to getting married late!
"Twenty-five years old, no family."
Twenty-five years old was indeed considered a man who got married late. Unless his family was poor, there were not many people like Li Chen who were still alone at the age of twenty-five.
Li Chen was very understanding and did not have any dissatisfaction with her. Empress Zhangsun was very happy and said,"Why don't bengong arrange a marriage for you?”
Uh... To be honest, Li Chen was a little stunned. He didn't expect Empress Zhangsun to jump out and say this. She was prepared to help him find a marriage partner. What was going on? Although Li Chen really wanted to get a beautiful wife and sleep on a warm bed, wasn't that too fast?
"Empress, this matter is not urgent."
Li Chen hurriedly refused. It would be awkward if Empress Zhangsun really arranged a marriage for him. If Li Chen did not agree, how would other women be able to handle themselves?
After being rejected, Empress Zhangsun sighed slightly. She wasn't afraid that Li Chen had good looks. On the contrary, this was a good thing. When the time came, it would be better to make a move on the marriage than to rope him in. At that time, Li Chen would be equivalent to standing behind the Li family.
"Could it be that you don't like the daughter of an ordinary family? If that's the case, BenGong can help you look for a good one. Twenty-five years old isn't young. BenGong's eldest daughter, Changle, has already reached the time for her parents to choose a husband for her.”
Empress Zhangsun's words had a hidden meaning. She even compared her own daughter.
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