Chapter 83 The whole capital city is coming to feed Little Lucky Star!

The news of the imperial envoy's fleet arriving at the capital's docks was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating huge waves throughout the capital.

The welcoming party at the dock was even more impressive than when he left Beijing.

Leading the group was none other than the emperor's personal attendant, the Grand Eunuch Fu'an.

"Oh my, my little princess!"

As soon as Fu'an saw Mu Yu being carried off the boat by Mu Fang, he immediately greeted her with a big smile, his old face crinkling with deep wrinkles.

"We've been waiting for you to come back! Look at you, after your trip to Jiangnan, our little princess has gotten tanned... no, she's become even more beautiful!"

He looked at Mu Yu's fair and rosy, chubby little face, his eyes full of admiration.

This isn't a disaster relief trip; it's clearly a trip to a scenic spot for relaxation!

Look at those arms and legs, they've all gotten rounder!

Fu'an shouted in a high-pitched voice to the eunuchs behind him, "Have some sense! Hurry up and carry the things His Majesty bestowed over to the little princess!"

A dozen or so eunuchs carried large boxes covered with red silk and brought them to a steady stop in front of Mu Yu.

“Princess, His Majesty said that you have worked hard and made great contributions on this trip, and these are all rewards for you! Please take a look and see if you like them!” Fu’an stepped forward personally and opened the first box.

Shining with golden light!

A whole box, completely full, filled with golden melon seeds and golden leaves!

Mu Yu's little nose twitched.

Smells wonderful! It's her favorite sparkly scent!

Fu'an opened the second box.

Sparkling with jewels!

Pearls from the East China Sea and gems from the Western Regions, each as big as a pigeon's egg, shimmering with brilliance.

The third one, the fourth one...

The finest silks, exquisite toys, and a box of black sugar blocks called "chocolate," supposedly imported from overseas.

Mu Yu's mouth was practically watering.

"Thank you... thank you, Grandpa Emperor!" she called out in a childish voice, her voice loud and clear.

Before the emperor even entered the palace to pay his respects, the gifts of gratitude were already being offered.

Fu'an grinned from ear to ear: "Oh my, the little princess is so well-mannered! If His Majesty heard this, he would be so pleased!"

Chu Chongjin and Mu Fang exchanged a glance, both seeing a smile in each other's eyes.

They knew that the emperor's grand display of favors was not only for Mu Yu, but also for the entire capital to see.

This is clearly telling everyone: Princess Mu Yu of Anguo is someone he protects, a lucky charm who has made great contributions, and anyone who dares to touch her is going against him!

The news quickly spread throughout the imperial harem and various mansions.

In her palace, Consort De was so angry that she smashed a beloved tea set.

"Auspicious omen? I think it's more like a demon!" she gritted her teeth. "Chu Chongjin's meteoric rise in Jiangnan this time must all be thanks to that little slut!"

The Third Prince, Chu Huaijin, sat at the lower end of the table, his eyes gloomy.

“Mother, please calm down. The most urgent matter is not to be angry. We need to find a way to shatter her image as the ‘little water goddess’ in the hearts of the people.”

On the other side, the residence of Princess Anguo was bustling with activity.

The Empress sent people to deliver thousand-year-old ginseng and snow lotus.

The Consort Xian sent over a complete set of kingfisher feather headdresses, saying they were for the young princess to wear when she came of age.

Princess Jianing and Qin Zheng rushed over immediately.

"Little Yu'er!" Princess Jianing threw herself into Mu Yu's arms, her eyes brimming with tears. "I missed you so much! You've gotten so thin!"

Mu Yu pinched the flesh on her face, feeling a little guilty.

Qin Zheng, like a big sister, patted her chest and said, "If anyone dares to call you a witch again, I'll be the first to beat him up!"

Xie Zhiwei and Master Huiming also came together.

Xie Zhiwei was still the same as always, carrying a three-tiered food box filled with all sorts of newly developed medicinal snacks.

Master Huiming then presented Mu Yu with a string of consecrated Bodhi seed beads.

“Princess, on your journey to Jiangnan, the light of your wisdom has grown even stronger. However… it has also been tainted with some resentment that is difficult to dispel. This bracelet can help you calm your mind and focus your spirit.”

Mu Yu took the bracelet and indeed felt a cool sensation spreading from her wrist to her whole body, which relieved much of her fatigue from the past few days.

She then remembered the black aura that had last attacked her at the Jiayu County Prefectural Governor's Mansion, where the corrupt official named Sun Dehai had lunged at her.

Although it was blocked by her blessed pond, it seems that it still left a little impact.

"Thank you, Sister Huiming!"

The threshold of Princess Anguo's residence was almost worn down by the constant stream of visitors throughout the afternoon.

Princes and ministers from all walks of life sent congratulatory gifts, their words full of flattery and praise for the young princess.

Even some of the most famous restaurants in the capital sent people to deliver their signature dishes, specifically requesting that the young princess "taste them."

Mu Fang looked at the mountain of gifts and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He felt like he wasn't raising a daughter, but rather a mascot of Beijing.

People all over the capital lined up to feed her.

In the evening, Mu Yu soaked comfortably in a bathtub filled with flower petals, listening to the maid recount the list of gifts she had received that day.

"...The Minister of Personnel sent a pair of jade ruyi scepters, the Vice Minister of Revenue sent a coral tree, and the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence...that is, General Xiao's family, sent a whole roasted lamb!"

Mu Yu's ears immediately perked up.

"Roasted Lamb?!"

"Yes, Princess, it's in the kitchen, and it smells amazing!"

Mu Yu jumped up from the water with a splash, water spraying everywhere.

"Where's Daddy? I need to find Daddy! I want roast lamb leg!"

At this moment, in the Imperial Palace, in the Imperial Study.

After listening to Chu Chongjin's detailed report on the floods in Jiangnan and Sikong Ming's conspiracy, the emperor's face turned ashen.

"Bringing a wolf into the house... What a wicked Sikong Ming! What a fine son of mine!" The emperor slammed his hand on the dragon table in anger.

"Father, please calm your anger." Chu Chongjin handed over a cup of ginseng tea.

The emperor took a sip, calmed himself, and asked, "Is that Northern Frontier merchant, Wu En, reliable?"

"Your Majesty believes it is 70% credible. His hatred seems genuine, and some of the information he provided matches what we have found. However, we must remain cautious, and I have already sent people to keep a close eye on him."

The emperor nodded, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

"Chongjin, you've grown up and you've done very well."

He paused, then asked, "What about Xiaoyuer? Her eyes..."

"Your Majesty, I have discovered that my dragon aura seems to be of some help in the recovery of her eye ailment," Chu Chongjin recounted the events that had occurred on the ship.

The emperor's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Oh? Is that so?!"

He stood up and paced back and forth in the imperial study.

"The auspicious aura and the aura of the true dragon complement each other... complement each other..."

He muttered to himself, as if he had thought of something.

"Issue my decree! Tomorrow, summon all the imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Academy to the residence of Princess Anguo for a joint consultation with the young princess!"

"I refuse to believe that with the combined power of the entire Chu state, we cannot cure the eyes of the lucky star of our Chu!"