On an official road thousands of miles outside the Imperial Capital.
A carriage sped past.
"Your Highness, that merchant convoy would reach the Imperial Capital sooner or later. Half a day hardly matters. Why come all this way yourself?"
Inside the carriage, Granny Shi looked at Princess Lingyu beside her and spoke with some helplessness.
"Granny Shi, these island fruits are extraordinary. Plenty of people in the Imperial Capital have their eyes on them. If I don't come early and someone picks out the fruit my husband likes first, wouldn't I be left regretting it for nothing?"
Ling Yu spoke with a smile, entirely unconcerned.
"Well..."
Hearing this, Granny Shi did not know what to say for a moment. In the end, she could only shake her head and sigh helplessly inwardly.
She had never seen the girl care so much about anyone before.
As an elder who had watched her grow up, she inexplicably felt as though someone else had picked the fine cabbage she had spent years raising.
Just then, the speeding carriage suddenly slowed. Clear bells rang out in the distance, and Princess Lingyu's eyes lit up.
"The convoy's here. Come on, Granny Shi, let's go take a look."
With that, she lifted the curtain and jumped out.
Sure enough, a merchant convoy was approaching along the official road a thousand meters away.
It soon reached the carriage.
"Y-Your Highness... what are you doing here?"
The official escorting the convoy was in charge of logistical procurement for the Imperial Capital and naturally recognized Princess Lingyu. An odd look flashed through his eyes when he saw her standing by the road, before he hurriedly dismounted and bowed.
"That's enough, Governor Mao. No need for ceremony. Where are the exotic fruits you brought this time?"
Princess Lingyu waved a