The beloved baby has a space

On the observation decks on the second floor, people would occasionally throw flowers and silk fabrics to express their admiration for her.

At this moment, Ayu became a spectator and happened to hear someone next to her asking, "Who is this person? Why are you all so enthusiastic about her?"

Someone immediately replied, "You're not from our Great Chang, are you? You don't even know Princess Yongchang? She's the only princess with 'Chang' in her title. Although she's a princess, her fief and treatment are even more luxurious than the current princess. I heard that even the current Crown Princess is her close friend. If she hadn't been granted the title of princess, her position in the palace might be—"

"Are you out of your mind? Don't say things like that!"

Some people whispered sarcastically, "Ha, beautiful women are a source of trouble; women ruin the country."

Suddenly, a huge plaque fell down beside him, hitting the man who had said "beautiful women bring disaster" squarely. He clutched his bloodied head and collapsed to the ground, weeping bitterly.

The people around glanced at it and then went back to cheering.

It's a dream, so nothing is surprising.

Ayu felt much better after subtly manipulating the things in the dream.

"Isn't this Grandma's main dream? Why are there still those unpleasant words?"

This dream largely reflects your grandmother's personal experiences, which is why it feels so real.

"You mean to say that what I just heard, Grandma heard a lot of when she was young, right?"

Her identity is unique, so it's understandable that she encountered these things.

What Tuanzi didn't say was that there was actually a lot of gossip behind Ayu's back.

It tries its best to prevent Ayu from hearing any unpleasant words, especially since Ayu has sharp ears and eyes and can hear the whispers of passersby. Tuanzi will help her block out those words.

The foolish things some fools say are so bad that even the wind doesn't want to hear them, so of course we can't let them offend the little one's ears.

The young Princess Yongchang was indeed the most eye-catching person in the crowd. Wherever she went, she was surrounded by people who said things that were either sincere or insincere.

Most of it was insincere flattery. She maintained a polite and friendly smile on the surface, but the weariness deep in her eyes could not be hidden.

Fame and fortune weigh heavily on one's body, like a boulder from Mount Tai, making it hard to breathe.

Ayu followed her young grandmother to that special Yongchang City.

There is a princess's mansion in Wanning City, and there is an even larger and more magnificent one in Yongchang City.

Princess Yongchang arrived at her room, and Ayu followed her in.

A girl of about ten years old came into the house, dressed in light clothes, the material of which was not visible.

She assumed she was a new maid in the manor and said, "I don't need anyone to serve me here. You can go out now."

Ayu walked over to her and sat down next to her.

Princess Yongchang frowned: "Insolence!"

There was no anger in her tone, so Ayu took her arm.

"Wow, you were so beautiful when you were young. My father and the others weren't even 30% as good-looking as you. It must be my grandfather who lowered the bar."

At that moment, in the Wang family compound in Wanning City, Old Wang sneezed violently in his sleep.

He woke himself up with a jolt and quickly went to check on his wife beside him. Even in her sleep, she was frowning.

He took the blanket, covered Grandma Wang with it, and then tidied her hair.

The faint candlelight burned silently. Old Wang woke up from his nap, picked up the candle, and went to the kitchen to brew medicinal food.

Six months have passed, and she has only received one letter from Ayu. The usually calm old wife appears to be in charge, but she is already panicking inside.

She even started a vegetarian diet and would chant scriptures on her back with the children at night, praying to the gods and Buddhas she had never liked.

She truly loved that child. If anything were to happen to Ayu, he couldn't even imagine what would happen to the Wang family. Sigh, he'd better start preparing the medicinal food as soon as possible, so that when his wife wakes up, it will be just the right temperature—neither too hot nor too cold.

Princess Yongchang didn't know why, but even though it was the first time she had met this little girl, she felt an overwhelming fondness for her, as if they had known each other in a past life.

When she came to her senses, she found that the bold little girl had already sat in her lap, like a child, with her arms wrapped around her neck, shaking her head and acting coquettishly.

"Get down! What kind of behavior is this!" The Yongchang County Chieftain sternly retorted.

Ayu persisted, "Hug me."

She used to really want her grandmother to hug her, but she was afraid that her grandmother was too old to handle it, so she never dared to ask.

This is a dream, so of course I have to make it come true!
Princess Yongchang obeyed her.

Ayu told Princess Yongchang, "I went to a very special place. It's an island, thousands of miles away from the nearest coastal city of Dachang. Even if the journey by boat goes smoothly, it will take two or three months."

What are you going to do in such a far place? Aren't your family worried?

Ayu felt a little guilty: "I didn't originally intend to go that far, but who knew that I would go so far? I didn't expect the sea to be so boundless, and I couldn't see any islands that I could land on at all."

Princess Yongchang asked instinctively, "What's so special about that island? Is it habitable? Is it a place where people can live? Did you have a good time there? Did you get sick? Did anyone bully you?"

Ayu told her about various things on the island, including the island's rich mineral resources, what they did on the island, and the unavoidable savages.

Princess Yongchang felt a surge of relief upon hearing this: "It's good that you're doing well."

Ayu nestled in Princess Yongchang's arms and said sullenly, "It's all good, but it's so far from home that I can't send messages. My family will worry, but I'm actually doing very well. None of the people I brought are missing, and their families must be worried too. Can you help me tell them that once we've taken care of things over there, we'll arrange for people to return one by one?"

Princess Yongchang asked in bewilderment, "Why are you telling me this?"

Before Ayu could answer, Princess Yongchang heard a call of "Grandma, Grandma," and her Yongchang Princess Mansion began to flicker inexplicably.

Ayu knew that her grandmother was about to wake up.

She quickly said, "Grandma, remember what I said, let me know we're safe, we'll be back soon!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Ayu disappeared from the spot.

Princess Yongchang was taken aback when a loud "Grandma" rang in her ears, instantly startling her.

I opened my eyes and found myself in a room.

When Old Mrs. Wang saw Wang Wulang panting heavily in front of her, she was still a little dazed.

In her dream, she saw Ayu, and the touch of her palm was still very real, as if the warmth of that girl Ayu still lingered.

Was it Ayu letting her know she was safe?

Looking up at Wang Wulang again, she rolled her eyes in annoyance: "All the manners I taught you have gone to waste, barging into my inner room like that!"

"Grandma, I'm sorry, but the situation is really urgent and we need your advice."

"what's up?"

"Rumors are circulating that the Empress Dowager has been assassinated and is on the verge of death. They want you to come over!"

"How could she have been assassinated when she was perfectly fine?"

"It is said that she went to Huguo Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings, and encountered an assassin on her way back."

Grandma Wang suddenly stood up, not even having time to fix her hair, and hurriedly went out the door.

"Prepare the carriage! Where is Doctor Xue? Wherever he is, go and invite him to the palace!" (End of Chapter)