After traveling through time, I became a princess in ancient times

Jiang Wan gently stroked a piece of sky-blue silk. The color was as fresh and refined as the sky after the rain. She imagined that Lin Yuan would be able to show off his unique temperament as a martial arts champion after wearing it.

She smiled slightly, and then picked out a few pieces of light blue and dark green fabrics. These colors matched together perfectly with Lin Yuan's introverted yet elegant personality.

Liu Xiaoxue excitedly chose a set of dark blue fabrics inspired by the starry sky, dotted with silver star-like sequins, which flickered under the soft light in the store, as if they could capture the brightest and vast stars in the night sky.

She picked it up without hesitation and selected a few pieces of colorful fabrics with a sweet smile on her face, as if she saw Mu Lang's surprised expression when he put on the new clothes.

Bai Sha smiled as he gently patted Heisha's broad shoulders to signal him to stand still. He then chose a piece of black silk as deep as the night, which matched his own temperament perfectly.

She gently pulled the cloth over, compared it in front of Heisha, and nodded with satisfaction: "Old Heisha, this color suits you very well. You won't be as creepy as before when you put it on."

Heisha wanted to wave his hand to refuse, but he had too many things in his hands and the fruit basket in his mouth, so he could hardly speak clearly and could barely be heard, so he simply kept silent.

But when he thought of the sadness that just flashed across Lao Bai's face, he felt inexplicably soft-hearted and could only hum softly in acquiescence.

Seeing that everyone had made their selections, Xia Yurou turned around and said to the female boss: "Please also carefully pack the things my friend wants for me, and we will settle the money together."

When the female boss heard this, her eyes sparkled with surprise, as if she had received a great reward, and she quickly responded, "Okay, Princess, don't worry."

She finished packing quickly and even tied an exquisite bow on the satin, which was both beautiful and sturdy, adding a perfect ending to the princess' shopping experience.

Liu Xiaoxue placed a heavy bag of silver on the female boss's open palm, which made her look terrified: "Miss Xiaoxue, this... the princess gave too much, far more than the price of the cloth itself. I will give the princess a discount as a token of our small shop's appreciation."

Xia Yurou smiled gently: "Boss, I appreciate your kindness, but today's shopping, both the quality of the fabric and your service, I am very satisfied, please be sure to accept this silver, just as an encouragement for you to continue to bring such a wonderful experience to your guests."

The female boss had a big smile on her face, her hands lightly folded in front of her abdomen, and she bowed slightly, her posture both respectful and gentle.

"Princess, take care. It is a great honor for our shop to be favored by the princess. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to visit us at any time. We will do our best to provide you with the best fabrics."

She stepped back to the door, lifted the heavy door curtain with one hand, and gently waved the other hand, as if guiding the distinguished guest into and out of the fairyland. The scene was so warm that it warmed people's hearts.

Xia Yurou was supported by Jiang Wan and walked out of the store first. The two of them were smiling and talking as if they had endless topics to talk about.

Xiaoxue and Baisha followed closely behind, holding the packed cloth tightly in their arms, and occasionally turning their heads to whisper to each other.

Heisha seemed a little clumsy, his hands were full and he had two pieces of cloth in his arms. He staggered a little when he walked, but he still tried to keep his balance and followed closely.

As he walked out of the store, he glared at the female boss, his fierce eyes seemed to say: "Look at the trouble you have caused me."

Then, he shook his head gently, causing the fruit basket in his mouth to sway with it, making a slight clanging sound, and muttered incoherently: "You are the one who talks sweetly, causing Lao Bai to hold so many."

The look was both naive and like a childish complaint, which made the boss cover his mouth and chuckle, watching them go away.

On the way back to Beiwang Mansion, the sunlight sprinkled dappled on the bluestone road, adding a touch of warmth and peace to the journey home.

On both sides of the street, people gathered spontaneously, with sincere smiles on their faces and various gifts in their hands, including exquisite small clothes, auspicious dolls, and baskets of fresh fruits. Each gift carried deep blessings for the princess and her unborn baby.

Xia Yurou looked at the gifts piled up like a mountain in front of her, her heart filled with warmth, but also a little helpless. It was neither right nor reasonable to accept them, and she had never thought about getting anything in return.

She chuckled and shook her head, her eyes gently sweeping over every expectant face, but she could only accept it helplessly.

But Heisha's hands were already overwhelmed, with a bitter smile on his face: "Oh my god, I really can't take it down."

"Heisha, it seems that you need to strengthen your weight training again." Xia Yurou joked, with a playful tone in her voice.

As she spoke, she gently rolled up her sleeves and walked to the front, taking a basket of fresh grapes from an old woman. The grapes were plump and glowed attractively in the sun.

The old woman smiled so much that wrinkles appeared on her eyes. She kept saying, "Madam, this is grown by us. It's very sweet."

Xia Yurou leaned forward and said softly, "Thank you, everyone. I feel every bit of your kindness. This is not only a blessing to me and my child, but also a great love for our Beiwang Mansion. Please allow me to express my deepest gratitude to you on behalf of my prince. I will remember this kindness in my heart, and I hope Beiling will be more prosperous in the future."

A middle-aged man in simple clothes stood out from the crowd, holding a bunch of wild flowers tied with ribbons.

"Princess, you are too polite. We in Beiling are what we are today thanks to your and the prince's wise leadership. Remember last year when there was a severe drought and no crops were harvested, it was the prince who led us to build canals, and you personally went to the fields to share the joys and sorrows with the people. Although we suffered during those days, we felt warm in our hearts. Look at it now, the rice in the fields is golden, and there are sweet potatoes that can be eaten without the rainy season. Every household has more than enough food and clothing, and this is all thanks to you and the prince. Although this bouquet of flowers is not worth much, it represents the most sincere wishes of the people of Beiling."

He handed over the wild flowers respectfully, and the people around him echoed him, with happy and proud smiles on their faces.

Xia Yurou's gentle smile bloomed on her lips. She raised her hand and motioned for everyone to be quiet. Her soft voice warmed everyone's heart: "I know everyone's feelings better than anyone else. This heavy feeling makes me both moved and terrified. True happiness is created by everyone working together. The prince and I have only done our little bit."

She turned to look at Jiang Wan, who looked around and tried to make her voice sound less cold: "I would like to thank everyone for their kindness on behalf of Yu Rou. Please allow us to select a few representative gifts as souvenirs. For the rest, please take them back to share this joy with your families."

Liu Xiaoxue also echoed, "Beiling's prosperity is inseparable from everyone's hard work. My sister also hopes that everyone can live a happier life. In her heart, she never asks for anything in return. As long as everyone lives well, she is warm and happy."

The sunlight shone through the sparse clouds onto the stone road not far from the Northern Palace. Jiang Wan and Xiao Xue picked out several gifts and held them in their arms, fearing that they would upset the deep friendship of the people.

On both sides of the street, children were chasing and playing, and their laughter like silver bells added vitality to the quiet afternoon.

Xia Yurou was walking in front and suddenly stopped. She looked at those innocent smiling faces tenderly, with a maternal light flashing in her eyes, as if she had foreseen the happiness of Hanhan and her unborn baby growing up happily on this land.