Then the carefree prince grabbed the small hand that was groping her chest...
I had no dreams that night.
The next morning, Su Muyao washed, dressed, and got ready with the help of Xia Xia and the wet nurse.
Since today's banquet is a welcome feast for Prince Xiaoyao, as a princess, she naturally cannot be as casual as usual.
Logically speaking, as a lady of high rank, Old Madam Su should have gone along, but Su Muyao was worried about her grandmother.
They simply announced that Grandma Su was unwell and unable to go.
Su Muyao rode majestically on the back of the little wolf, startling the nearby villagers who quickly backed away.
Xia was sitting on the back of another wolf, while the elderly wet nurse was in the carriage.
Originally, this carriage was specially sent by the palace to pick up the young princess, but because Su Muyao wanted to bring Little Wolf and Little Gray to the palace, she had the wet nurse ride in front of them to clear the way.
They proceeded smoothly all the way to the palace gate, where Su Muyao and her party were stopped. It wasn't until Eunuch De arrived that Su Muyao was allowed to enter.
The people at the palace gate were talking about it.
"This little princess is quite impressive for her age, riding such a big wolf like that."
"Of course, this is our great dynasty's little lucky star."
An old man next to me tapped his pipe and said, "It's an honor for us to meet Little Lucky Star in our lifetime. My family harvested a lot of grain this year."
Now the whole family not only has enough to eat, but they can also make a good amount of money, all thanks to the young princess.
"My family is the same, but we just can't repay them."
"Hmph! What's so great about him? He's just a young child, yet you all praise him to the skies."
The person who spoke was the daughter-in-law of the Wangfu steward; she thought these commoners were ignorant.
Wolves raised from cubs can also recognize their owners; they're not as powerful as people say.
Those grain seeds were just bought from somewhere else, so what's so special about them?
And the rain-praying rituals they talked about so enthusiastically, in her opinion, were just a coincidence that it was going to rain at that time.
A young woman standing nearby, upon hearing the woman's sarcastic and disdainful remarks about the young princess, became extremely angry. ╰（‵□′）╯
"Hmph! Some people just can't stand to see others do well. If the little princess is capable and talented, why can't we speak up? On the contrary, you seem like someone who likes to cause trouble."
Several people nearby echoed this sentiment.
"I won't stoop to your level, you bunch of peasants. What right do you have to talk to me? Bah!" With that, he turned and left.
This infuriated the group behind them.
When Su Muyao arrived at the main hall, she saw that most of the people had already arrived. The Empress saw Su Muyao from afar and quickly waved.
Upon closer inspection, they discovered that two large wolves were also following them. The ministers, who had been speaking eloquently just a moment ago, were now in a panic and scrambling to hide!
Some of the more rational ones, while also wanting to find cover to hide in, didn't lose their composure like the others.
Still seated in his original position, Prince Xiaoyao squinted at Su Muyao and said, "So this is the little princess of the Great Dynasty. In my opinion, she is quite rude to come to the palace and bring animals in. She really doesn't respect the Emperor."
Su Muyao listened to the man sitting next to her, who was being sarcastic, and immediately retorted: "Of course the Emperor should be kept in mind. What's the use of just keeping him in your eyes, according to your opinion?"
Besides, wolves are domesticated creatures with a lot of intelligence; how come they've become beasts in your mouth?
The man beside the Prince of Leisure suddenly shouted angrily at Su Muyao, "Where did this ignorant brat come from? What are you saying, 'you' and 'me'? Kneel down before the Prince of Leisure!"
Then Su Muyao plopped down on the table opposite the Prince of Leisure.
The carefree prince, clutching his wine cup, slowly spoke, "Now that you know my identity, your failure to greet me is an insult to me."
After saying this, he had an expression that said, "If you say that, I'll have someone drag you away and behead you right now."
The Empress stood up, about to say something, but the Emperor grabbed her arm.
The Emperor knew that Su Muyao, this clever little devil, would definitely be able to turn the situation around. If the Empress intervened, it would only make things more difficult for her to back down.
"You are the Prince of Xiaoyao, but I am also a princess personally appointed by the Emperor. Logically speaking, I should pay my respects to Your Highness."
However, the Emperor was merciful and thought I was still young, so he exempted me from all the kneeling and bowing rituals in the palace.
"Even the Emperor and Empress don't need to kneel before me, so how could you, a mere prince, possibly be above them?"
The surrounding ministers watched as Su Muyao confronted the Prince of Xiaoyao head-on, and they all felt a chill of fear for the little girl.
Everyone knows that this carefree prince has always been arrogant and disdainful of everyone, even the emperor has to give him a wide berth.
Today, this young princess will probably never be able to leave the palace.
Then, the wine cup in the hand of the carefree prince, who was sitting in his seat, was crushed with a snap.
"I underestimated the little princess. She is quite eloquent despite her young age. No wonder she has won the Emperor's favor."
"Very well, it's just a formality. If I were to insist on this rule, wouldn't it make me seem petty?"
Su Muyao clapped her hands and said, "I knew it! How could a prince like me, a mere child, possibly hold a grudge?"
After saying that, she chuckled twice.
The princess standing to the side was secretly grinding her teeth, as this was the first time her prince had been outmaneuvered by a little girl.
She's just a little princess, yet she can't even see her own place. If that's the case, then don't blame her, the queen consort, for being ruthless.
Su Muyao naturally also noticed the sinister look in the eyes of the beautiful woman sitting next to the Prince of Leisure.
Looking up at the Empress, he said, "Aunt, this is a wolf cub that His Highness the Crown Prince found in the mountains of Liuzhou. After being tamed, it became exceptionally docile."
That little gray cat belongs to His Highness the Crown Prince; he specially sent it over today.
The emperor looked at the two wolves below with obvious lust.
From the wolf's eyes, you can tell that it not only doesn't harm people but is also extremely intelligent, indicating that it has been very well tamed by humans.
The way Su Muyao looked at the emperor was exactly the same longing look Long Yuan had when he looked at the little wolf in Peach Willow Village.
"Thank you so much, Princess, for taking such good care of her for so long." The Empress had barely finished speaking.
The emperor quickly replied, "Guards, take these two wolves away and treat them well."
Su Muyao waved her hand and said, "Uncle, the gray one belongs to His Highness the Crown Prince, but this white wolf is mine."
Furthermore, my wolf doesn't like strangers getting close; it becomes exceptionally quiet whenever I'm nearby, so... I hope Uncle Royal won't take offense.
Upon hearing this, the emperor quickly nodded, "Alright, then let him play aside, but don't let him disturb others."
"Uncle, don't worry, Little Wolf is very well-behaved." After saying that, he got up from the stool, pointed to the side with a commanding gesture, and told Little Wolf to sit next to him.
Everyone stared wide-eyed as the little wolf obediently listened to the little princess's words, came to the little princess's table, and slowly lay down, looking very well-behaved.
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