The beloved baby has a space

Chapter 679 Ayu's Gift is Extraordinary

Hua Rou is just like her father; they are both decisive and efficient, and whatever they say, they do immediately.

Now that we have doubts about Princess Ruyi's identity, we must investigate it immediately.

However, General Hua, who was usually quite upright, refused her this time.

Three days later, Ayu reorganized the Astrology Bureau, specially requesting several guards from the Imperial Household Department and digging out regulations from hundreds of years ago, so that everyone would know that the Astrology Bureau was also protected in the capital city, and not just anyone could come here to ask for special privileges.

Of course, Ayu didn't say these things outright. She just took out the old regulations and read them aloud when she went to the Imperial Household Department. Those were the restrictions imposed by the emperor when the Bureau of Astronomy had some status.

The gist is that the Director of Astronomy should not overstep his authority; he should manage his territory well, perform his duties diligently, and do what he should do for the people.

What was once a constraint has now become a protection, meaning that others are not allowed to move around freely in the Department of Astrology. Without the invitation of the Department of Astrology, or an order from the Emperor, Empress, or Cabinet, no one else is allowed to act arrogantly here.

The people in the Imperial Household Department were dumbfounded. Even if they weren't well-informed, they knew that Princess Ruyi had caused a scene a few days ago. They knew without a doubt that the actions of the Commander of the Astronomical Bureau today were aimed at Princess Ruyi.

When those above confront each other, those below are truly caught in a dilemma.

However, they soon no longer needed to worry, because the emperor himself ordered that the old precedent be followed.

Until new regulations are introduced, we will continue to follow the old rules.

This was also an unintentional slap in the face to Princess Ruyi, and the palace servants were whispering among themselves: "It seems that we prefer the Commander-in-Chief to Princess Ruyi..."

"Shh, don't say things like that, or you'll lose your head!" someone warned.

"We know, we're just saying it in our hearts. Besides, if it were a different person, I would prefer the obedient and clever commander. He has accomplished so much at such a young age. Looking at the whole of Dachang, or even the whole continent, there are probably very few like him."

After this series of actions, the excitement that the Astronomical Division had just stirred up subsided. However, everyone in the Astronomical Division breathed a sigh of relief. They didn't have to deal with too many people or suffer any more bullying. In the long run, they might suffer losses, but for now, they were comfortable.

The current astrology department, besides Ayu and Tangyuan, includes the original cook Uncle Luo, the cleaning lady Aunt Pang, Xie Zhen who was demoted to the position of director, and Xie Guixin who is the attendant, as well as Liufang and three other palace maids, two eunuchs, and four guards.

Overall, this is still a weak team, unable to withstand the bloodshed outside.

On the afternoon of the third day, Ayu did not leave the astrology department, but was waiting for something.

The first to arrive was Hua Rou, who said indignantly, "This is outrageous! My father doesn't care about this at all. If the royal bloodline is really confused, that would be a huge problem!"

Ayu: "It is indeed a big deal, but wasn't Princess Ruyi brought back by the imperial family? All the details have definitely been checked, so you probably won't find anything if you go and check again."

Regardless of whether the princess is real or not, anything handled personally by the emperor, whether he knew about it or not, would not be easily exposed. Otherwise, where would the emperor's face be? Hua Rong suddenly slapped her forehead: "Now I understand. My father is a loyal subject. Since it was done by our imperial family, there shouldn't be any problem. Perhaps he's been raised outside for many years and has a bad temper. I think the other princes have quite good personalities. Whoever among them becomes the next emperor—"

Before she could finish speaking, Ayu covered her mouth with her hand.

She sighed helplessly, "Sister-in-law Hua Rou, you're even more outspoken than I am!"

Hua Rou chuckled: "Aren't we all family here? I didn't think too much about it. Thanks for reminding me. Since there's nothing else, I'll be going now. Today I'm going to accompany my husband to visit a few families. We'll be returning to Baihua County in two days. Speaking of which, you're still our Baihua Fairy. When will you visit Baihua County again?"

Now, Hua Rou speaks as if Baihua County is her home, a stark contrast to her previous slightly disdainful tone.

"Brother Murong is leaving? This time when you returned to the capital, I only spent a little more time with you. I didn't even have a proper get-together with Brother Murong. Please apologize for me. However, I may have a lot to do these next two days and will not be able to see you off in person. Tomorrow I will send someone to your residence to deliver some farewell gifts as a token of my appreciation."

Hua Rou waved her hand magnanimously: "We're best friends now, what need is there for gifts? The thought is what counts."

She thought to herself that what Ayu was going to give her was nothing more than some cloth, clothes, or some trinkets to play with.

Ayu herself is still a child, so the gifts she receives are naturally things that people her age would like. Her family doesn't lack those things, and if they do, they can just buy them. Why add extra baggage to the journey?

Ayu gave a meaningful smile: "Alright, then I'll take back what I said. Go home and ask Brother Murong. If he says the same thing, then I won't see you off."

"Don't worry, my husband thinks about the same thing. You're our little sister, we're the ones giving you gifts, why should you give us gifts? Alright, that's all I wanted to say today. We'll keep in touch by letter. I've already spoken to my father. If you encounter any difficulties, or need to borrow troops like last time, you can contact my father. As long as it's reasonable, I think he'll agree."

In Hua Rou's eyes, both her father and A Yu were sensible people, so there was no need to say anything more.

"Okay, I understand. Once you arrive, have someone send me a message by fast horse so I can feel at ease."

"What you said is exactly what my mother said," Hua Rou said before quickly leaving.

After arriving home, Hua Rou told Murong Run what she had said that day. She thought that Murong Run would agree with her and tell A Yu that she didn't need to send any more farewell gifts. Unexpectedly, Murong Run could barely hold his teacup steady.

"Rou'er, I have something to tell you. In the future, even if what A-Yu gives you is a pile of cow dung by the roadside, you must accept it immediately." Murong Run said meaningfully under Hua Rong's disdainful gaze, "If A-Yu is willing to give it to you, it must be something good. Just accept it. If you refuse, you may regret it later."

A few days later, Ayu did indeed send a gift, which naturally included the fruit that Ayu had given her. It was far better than the red fruit from before, and later, by a twist of fate, it saved Hua Rou's life.

Hua Rou then realized that her husband had indeed been right.

Of course, this is a story for later.

(End of this chapter)