So sweet! She's pampered like a precious gem in her little world.

When Chu Yu heard about this, she was lying on the chaise lounge listening to Ying Qi tell her interesting stories.

Such rumors would not normally reach the palace.

However, Chu Yu usually enjoyed listening to these interesting folk tales, and Jing Yin granted them permission to select some stories from the streets to tell the princess to amuse her.

Upon hearing this, Yingqi pondered for a while, and considering His Majesty's usual care for the little princess, she took it upon herself to tell Chuyu about it.

Actually, it wasn't a big deal, and Jingyin almost forgot about it after a few days.

Unexpectedly, on the eve of the Emperor's birthday, the little girl tossed and turned in his arms, refusing to sleep.

She calmed down a bit after he gave her a light pat on the bottom. Her beautiful doe eyes sparkled, gazing at him with a burning light.

The man unconsciously swallowed, and asked in a low voice with a hint of helplessness, "What's wrong, little darling?"

It's so late and he's still not asleep, keeping him up all night.

"Brother, I heard everyone's praising me!"

The young girl is naive and can't keep secrets; she couldn't wait to share what someone had said about her as soon as she heard them praising her.

Jingyin himself knew this beforehand.

He just didn't expect the news to reach the little girl so quickly.

I hadn't originally planned to let her know, but seeing how happy she was now, I couldn't be bothered to pursue it further.

The sight of the little girl nestled in his arms, so full of dependence, stirred his heart, and he couldn't resist lowering his head to kiss her forehead.

"Oh? How did you praise our baby?"

Chu Yu raised her small face slightly in his arms and looked at him. "They all say that I am humble and modest, and I truly deserve the title of Yuanjia."

The man chuckled, a smile playing on his lips. "Is that so? Then they're absolutely right."

Chu Yu wanted to say something, but he pulled her into his arms and held her tightly.

"Be a good boy, it's time for bed."

After saying that, he began to hum an unknown tune softly.

He had been using this tune to lull her to sleep ever since she arrived. Chu Yu had never heard this tune before, but she found it surprisingly effective and could fall asleep every time she listened to it for a while.

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The Longevity Festival is a banquet held in Hanyuan Hall.

As night fell, the Hanyuan Hall was brightly lit, and long tables made of golden nanmu wood were covered with brocade tablecloths with intricate floral patterns and filled with delicacies on jade platters.

A musician played melodious court music in a corner.

When Jingyin arrived with Chuyu, the court officials and their families were already seated and waiting. Upon seeing them, they all rose and knelt in worship.

"No need to pay tribute."

The man, dressed in a dignified and upright dragon robe, led the young girl, who was also dressed in a magnificent court dress, straight to the carved and lacquered sandalwood throne at the front of the main hall, and they sat down together.

His Majesty has always doted on Princess Yuanjia, and the court officials have gradually come to accept his various astonishing behaviors.

Adding to the recent rumor that this little princess, at only ten years old, possesses such poise and vision, it seems that His Majesty's indulgence in her a bit more wouldn't be a bad thing.

The first thing to do at the palace banquet was to hold the coming-of-age ceremony for His Majesty.

After the ceremony, the imperial banquet to celebrate His Majesty's birthday will take place.

Jingyin deliberately simplified many complicated procedures, fearing that taking too long would tire his little girl out.

Even so, by the time the banquet was nearing its end, Chu Yu was so sleepy that her eyelids were drooping.

Before the courtiers had even finished their feast and revelry, their wise and mighty young emperor picked up the drowsy little princess and said softly to those below, "The little girl is a bit tired. My dear ministers, may we continue?"

After saying that, he turned around and walked out with the person in his arms without looking back.

The imperial carriage, which had been waiting at the entrance, picked up the two and slowly proceeded towards the Zichen Palace.

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Time flies, but life never stops.

Chu Yu finally turned fifteen, the age of coming of age.

Her birthday was at the end of the year, and as the year drew to a close, Jingyin began preparing for her coming-of-age ceremony well in advance.

In early spring, all kinds of flowers begin to bloom.

The already beautiful young woman, Chu Yu, begged Jing Yin to change into casual clothes and leave the palace to participate in the folk flower festival.

She has long since shed her childish appearance and is now even more radiant and beautiful.

In the past two years, Jingyin has become increasingly cautious about taking her out to play.

It wasn't that he was worried about her safety; she had Shadow Seven and Shadow Nine protecting her closely, as well as secret guards following her around. Besides, he was always by her side.

Indeed, in recent years, many noble families have been openly and secretly inquiring about Princess Yuanjia's marriage.

Everyone is speculating: given his doting affection for the princess, what kind of husband will he choose for her?

I remember when I first heard about this, I was really angry.

What kind of husband should I choose?!

Is there any man in the world more suitable than him?!

Really? Huh?

Everyone was guessing, but no one guessed it was him.

The usually composed Emperor could no longer remain seated.

"Sit... sit as the dealer!?"

For the first time in many years, Shadow One failed to understand his emperor's order, and he asked again, forcing himself to do so.

"Your Majesty means that I should find a few people to set up betting pools in different taverns and bet on you?"

Jingyin sat upright on the throne, his expression unreadable, and gave a low "hmm".

Shadow One was completely bewildered.

Before an incense stick had burned, His Majesty summoned him to the Imperial Study, saying he had an important task to instruct him on.

What did he hear?

His Majesty actually ordered him to find a few people to set up stalls in various taverns in the capital to start a business. Regarding the princess's marriage, the last choice was—His Majesty.

? ? ? ? ?

Too much information.

He took a long time to recover, but he still couldn't.

Finally, Li Zhiqing cleared his throat to remind him, and only then did he accept the order and leave.

Shadow One realized that he seemed to have learned some incredible, earth-shattering secret.

His Majesty actually harbored such thoughts about the little princess!?

He secretly approached Li Zhi to share this gossip, only to find the other party completely indifferent, with a look of utter speechlessness in his eyes.

"Steward Li already knew!?"

Can't you?

They are all close advisors who are with His Majesty every day, so there's no reason why Li Zhixian would know this.

Li Zhi silently rolled his eyes.

"Shadow One, do what His Majesty has ordered as soon as possible."

"I know, I'll go right away."

"Don't think with an empty mind, it's easy to make mistakes."

After Li Zhi finished speaking, he turned around and went back to the Imperial Study.

Shadow One: "???"

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After court, Jingyin returned to the Zichen Palace immediately, but couldn't find anyone.

He turned around and headed straight for the Penglai Palace.

Right after the Chinese New Year this year, the little girl insisted on moving into her Penglai Palace.

The reason given was that the Penglai Palace had been promised to her ten years ago, and now that she had turned fifteen after the New Year, she was entitled to move in.

Actually, Chu Yu often comes here to play, and she's not really in a hurry to move in.

Even though she's already so old, Jingyin still holds her and lulls her to sleep every night.

The scene was indeed rather strange.

The man's calm and composed demeanor only made her appear to have a filthy mind.

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