The little dumpling said unhappily, "But I have to go shopping with my niece now, so let's go another day."
Mu Yanxiu nodded and said, "That's right! Let's go another day!"
Their minds were already on the street, and neither of them wanted to spoil the mood.
Fu Yun said firmly, "Little Princess, the Princess Consort has prepared a wedding banquet, and the Emperor and Empress are also waiting for you to celebrate together."
Mu Ting's gaze swept over Fu Yun's face for a moment before he called the little dumpling over.
“My daughter doesn’t really want to go. You wait here, and I’ll try to persuade her.”
After saying that, Mu Ting led the little dumpling into the inner room.
The little dumpling pouted, looking unhappy.
"Father, can I not go? My uncle and aunt will understand."
Although the little girl missed her uncle and aunt, she wanted to go out and play more right now.
Mu Ting was holding the little girl's hand and patiently coaxing her.
"My dear child, Daddy is about to tell you something about what happened when Mommy disappeared."
"These things are very important. Father needs your cooperation so that we can find Mother together, understand?"
The little dumpling's expression turned serious as soon as it heard "mother".
"Father, what is it? I'll definitely cooperate with you!"
She clenched her little fist and said with a determined look.
...
When the little girl came out of the inner room, she was no longer as reluctant as before; instead, she took the initiative to speak:
"Let's go, I'll go to the palace with you now."
Upon hearing that the little dumpling was about to leave, Mu Yanxiu quickly stepped forward and said:
"Then I'll go with you."
Fu Yun looked at Mu Yanxiu and said:
"The Princess only invited the little princess."
The little dumpling understood; what she meant was that she didn't want Mu Yanxiu to go.
"I'm going with my little niece."
The little dumpling pulled Mu Yanxiu up and said to Fuyun.
Fu Yun looked hesitant and was about to refuse when she heard the little dumpling's stern voice:
"I am Princess Rongchang! I can bring whomever I want!"
Fu Yun shut her mouth, lowered her head and said, "Yes."
Fu Yun thought to herself, "Sure enough, this little baby looks soft and cute, but in reality, he is a person with a strong personality."
The little dumpling, holding Mu Yanxiu's hand, walked ahead with its head held high and chest puffed out.
The little boy and Mu Yanxiu were escorted to the palace by guards sent by the emperor.
When Yu Yiman saw that the little dumpling was holding the hand of a little girl, her face immediately turned cold.
"Didn't you say you only wanted to bring the little dumpling? Why did you bring another child?" Yu Yiman pulled Fu Yun aside and asked.
Fu Yun said helplessly, "She insisted on bringing her along, how could I stop her!"
Yu Yiman glared at her.
"Alright! Have you prepared everything I asked you to?"
Fu Yun nodded, "Please rest assured, Princess, everything is prepared."
After hearing this, Yu Yiman put on a smile and went to greet the little dumpling.
"Princess Rongchang is here! This is my clever little niece, who was admitted to Puxi Academy this year!"
As Yu Yiman spoke, she addressed the officials' families in the hall.
She sent out many invitations, and all the prominent officials and their families in the capital were summoned by her.
"Oh my! This is the little princess! She's so cute!"
"Exactly! Not only is she cute, but she's also a talented girl. She even got into Puxi Academy. That's amazing."
"Yes! They only admit thirty-five students each year!"
"A relative's daughter also took the exam this year. I heard she could read at two and recite poems at three, she's incredibly talented, but she didn't pass! The little princess is so lucky, she's truly an exceptional person!"
The officials' wives gathered around, each offering a compliment.
The little girl blushed shyly when she heard their praise.
Yu Yiman began to speak:
"Of course, the little princess is very capable. Her literary talent is outstanding, otherwise she wouldn't have passed the exam!"
"Yes, yes, she looks like a talented woman. This is a small gift I prepared; I hope the little princess will accept it."
An official's wife stepped forward, opened the wooden box in her hand, and inside was a pair of jade bracelets of excellent quality.
With this official's wife taking the lead, other officials' wives also presented their prepared congratulatory gifts.
Su Ruiling asked Granny Chang to accept the gifts on behalf of Xiao Tuanzi and to register them one by one.
After watching the last official's wife present her congratulatory gift, Yu Yiman clapped her hands and asked Fu Yun to bring over a scroll of calligraphy and painting.
Yu Yiman opened the scroll of calligraphy and painting, revealing a famous seven-character quatrain to everyone.
Yu Yiman looked at the little dumpling and smiled faintly, saying, "This famous seven-character quatrain was written by a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty. Today, you have been admitted to Puxi Academy, and your aunt is giving you this calligraphy."
"Please let the little princess read it to everyone."
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