Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

"Now that we've parted ways, who knows when we'll be able to see each other again?"

Looking at herself in the mirror, dressed in fine clothes, she felt a pang of emotion. Because of her merit in giving birth to a son, she had received the new emperor's decree to become Consort Shen's elder sister.

Shen Ruyin didn't have as many concerns as her: "When you miss me, just tell someone to summon me to the palace."

“I would like to, but it may not be possible,” Consort Shen said, helping her up and leading her outside. “Don’t forget the reward I gave you. Once we’re out of this door, the Prince’s residence will be locked.”

Before Shen Ruyin could answer, the servants who saw them come out knelt down.

"See Concubine Shu."

Shen Ruyin saw her elder sister narrow her eyes slightly, and then she put on the haughty air of a Consort Shu: "No need for formalities."

After walking a few steps, Shen Ruyin excitedly said to her, "Big sister, you looked really beautiful just now."

Consort Shen curled her lips into a smile: "Your lips, from the past until now, have always been as sweet as if they were coated with honey."

“But I’m telling the truth,” Shen Ruyin muttered softly, “Big sister, you’re just so beautiful.”

Consort Shen had no choice but to board the carriage to the palace, carrying this good mood with her.

After seeing off her sister who was embarking on a new journey, Shen Ruyin happily left the Prince's residence.

The gate to the prince's residence closed behind her and was then locked.

But at this moment, she didn't care, because she had already seen Su Jinchen waiting outside.

"Third brother," she quickened her pace and was embraced tightly by Su Jinchen, who had also caught up, "How come you've gotten so thin over the New Year?"

Su Jinchen led her towards his carriage. After the carriage slowly drove away, he said, "I'm spending the New Year at home. How could I possibly lose weight? It's you who will."

Su Jinchen gently touched her face with affection: "You've finally gotten a bit rounder over the years, and now you have a pointed chin. You'll have to take good care of yourself when we get back to the manor."

Shen Ruyin readily agreed: "Okay, but I have to eat something delicious. If it's not delicious enough, I won't accept it."

"Don't worry," Su Jinchen said, putting his arm around her. "As soon as the decree for Consort Shu's promotion came out, Mother personally ordered that a new chef with excellent skills be added to our small kitchen."

"Since his son was about to start school, his father changed his name to Ruyi. The one we had chosen ourselves before had to be discarded."

Before things became clear, Marquis Anping didn't feel that the family received any special treatment. But after the new emperor ascended the throne and Consort Shu's rank was announced, he suddenly remembered the benefits of the third branch of the family, and also remembered this grandson who hadn't been given a name by him.

However, Su Jinchen had spent many days in his study thinking about what to name his son, Zaizai, before he was given a new name. Now that it had been changed, not only Su Jinchen but also Shen Ruyin were somewhat unhappy.

But at this moment, all she could do was comfort Su Jinchen: "It's good that Your Excellency has this intention. In the future... there will always be a time when we can name our child ourselves."

Hearing this, Su Jinchen couldn't help but sigh, hugged her tighter, and laughed self-deprecatingly: "Only now do I understand something you once said, Yinyin."

"What I fear most is the sudden concern shown by certain people."

"What kind of mess is this?" Shen Ruyin cursed Anping Hou in her heart, then gently patted his back: "I'll be here for you from now on."

"At worst, I'll write to my older sister once she's settled in and ask her to give the little one some gifts."

"When the time comes, whatever the palace calls him by, that's what his name will be."

Su Jinchen then smiled and said, "Such a small matter, there's no need to trouble Consort Shu. Let's think about what delicious food we can have the chef make for you when we get back."

"The bamboo fungus and chicken soup you love was prepared this morning, and there are also some refreshing side dishes. Would you like to have noodles first, or something else?"

"Or maybe she and Madam Wang get along well," Shen Ruyin thought to herself, "look at what they've done. They've never mistreated the third branch of the family before, and although this isn't a huge favor, it's something that truly touches people's hearts."

They are clearly husband and wife, so how come Marquis Anping is two miles away from Lady Wang?

Shen Ruyin thought for a moment and said, "Let's make a bowl of thin noodles with bamboo fungus and chicken soup, and eat it with some side dishes to get through this meal."

“We’re all home now, how can we just eat whatever we can find?” Su Jinchen disagreed.

Shen Ruyin's eyes were filled with longing as she whispered in his ear, "Eating is important, but more than two months have passed, and I've missed you terribly. Don't you miss me too?"

Su Jinchen tightened his grip on her, licked his lips somewhat awkwardly, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Of course I miss you."

Shen Ruyin smiled and kissed him on the corner of his lips: "Third brother, I'm so happy, this is a reward for you."

“This isn’t enough,” Su Jinchen’s eyes were deep and dangerous, as if he wanted to devour her whole. “When we get back to our courtyard, you can reward me properly, okay?”

"Dream on," Shen Ruyin tapped his lips, but was caught off guard when he gently bit her fingertip.

She blushed and glared at him reproachfully, but it had no effect whatsoever.

"We're still outside. When we get back to the manor, I'll have to pay my respects to my mother first."

"And then there's Zai Zai. I haven't seen him for the past few months. I wonder if he's become distant towards me."

“No way,” Su Jinchen said. “I often mention you to him. When he’s playing with his toys, he subconsciously looks for you. Several times, he even shed a few tears because he couldn’t find you.”

"He was overjoyed when he learned that I was coming to pick you up today, and he insisted on coming too."

Shen Ruyin asked curiously, "Then why can't I see it?"

“Ahem,” Su Jinchen cleared his throat and said seriously, “I left home just as dawn was breaking, before he was even up yet.”

Shen Ruyin said helplessly, "Aren't you afraid he'll cause trouble for you?"

Su Jinchen lowered his voice guiltily: "It's because he didn't get up before I left, it's not my fault."

As he spoke, he lowered his head and kissed Shen Ruyin's forehead again: "Besides, we haven't seen each other for so long, I should have a good talk with you. As a son, shouldn't he give his parents enough space to talk?"

Shen Ruyin couldn't help but smile and kissed him: "Third brother, you're right, but when the little one throws a tantrum, you'll have to coax him yourself!"

"I'll coax him, I'll coax him," Su Jinchen said, holding his wife. He felt that everything was fine. His son was throwing a tantrum, how could that be a big deal?

The carriage quickly entered the Marquis of Anping's residence. This time, it was quite rare to see the Marquis of Anping also sitting next to Lady Wang.

Shen Ruyin remained expressionless and bowed to the two men.

Marquis Anping didn't say much. As before, Lady Wang asked a few questions and then told them to leave.

Shen Ruyin and her husband returned to the third room together. As soon as they opened the door, they were met with a face that looked as angry as a pufferfish.

The child ran over and hugged Shen Ruyin tightly, kissing her for a while, before finally having time to accuse Su Jinchen: "Dad, you didn't keep your word!"

Before Su Jinchen could answer, he continued on his own.

"As compensation, I'm going to sleep next to Mother tonight!"