Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Suddenly, Li Nanyi moved closer to her and whispered, "Be careful of your half-sister."

Su Qianrou was somewhat surprised and looked at her, only to find that she had already sat down as if nothing had happened. If she hadn't seen her move, Su Qianrou would have wondered if she was hallucinating.

In the brief moment she was lost in thought, the purse landed in her hand, and at the same time, the drumming stopped abruptly.

"Princess Ping Le, what talent do you wish to perform?" Miss Qin asked.

Everyone else was looking at her too.

Su Qianrou then came to her senses, but was somewhat bewildered.

"Has the princess not made up her mind yet?" Qin Zhenzhen said again.

"If Qianrou hasn't thought of anything yet, why not compose a poem?" Chang Le suggested, trying to defuse the situation.

Su Qianrou glanced at the purse in her hand and realized what was going on. She said, "Your Highness understands me best. That's exactly what I was thinking."

"It's poetry again. Doesn't the princess have any other talents?"

"You have the nerve to complain? Look at yourself, you're completely useless," Li Nanyi said.

Everyone looked at her in surprise, unable to believe that she would speak up for Su Qianrou.

Su Qianrou was also surprised. If she remembered correctly, Sun Xiaoxiao had previously looked down on her and seemed unwilling to talk to her. But now she suddenly changed her attitude, not only reminding her but also speaking up for her. This puzzled her. However, she didn't think too much about it and looked at Sun Xiaoxiao, saying, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Miss Sun. My poetry is the only thing I can be proud of."

Sun Xiaoxiao snorted coldly and didn't say anything.

"I wonder if the princess has made up her mind?"

"I've thought it through. The drizzle on the street is as soft as butter, the grass looks green from afar but is barely visible up close. This is the best time of year in spring, far surpassing the misty willows that fill the capital."

"Good, good poem," a man's voice reached everyone's ears.

Everyone looked over and saw a group of men standing not far away, their origins unknown.

What's even more surprising is that the person in charge is Mu Jinchen. Apart from banquets held in the palace, he never attends any other private banquets. How could anyone not be shocked to see him here?

However, this did not include Su Qianrou, because she did not know that Mu Jinchen never attended private banquets. Therefore, she was unmoved and then stood up and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Regent."

The others then realized what was happening and stood up to greet the Regent.

Mu Jinchen glanced at Su Qianrou, then walked to Chang Le's side.

Chang Le was also surprised by his arrival, so she asked, "Why has Your Majesty come?"

"I had nothing to do, so I came to take a look."

Chang Le naturally didn't believe it. Then, thinking of something, he looked at Su Qianrou and gave her a meaningful smile. He then asked, "Did Your Majesty hear the poem that Qianrou just wrote?"

"Ok".

"What do you think?"

"not bad".

“It’s just not bad,” Chang Le said with a teasing look in his eyes.

Mu Jinchen remained silent.

Mu Jingfeng said, "I think it's excellent. It describes the beauty of early spring's moisture, freshness, and comfort, and also captures the soul of early spring. It's truly wonderful."

“Your Highness is right, Princess Ping Le deserves the title of a talented woman,” Song Rui echoed.

“More than that, Princess Ping Le is truly exceptional in both talent and beauty,” Mu Xinchen added.

"Your Highness is too kind."

Then no one spoke, so it became quiet.

Su Qianrou frowned slightly, feeling somewhat uncomfortable under Mu Jingfeng's intense gaze.

Mu Jinchen noticed her unusual behavior, so he glanced at Mu Jingfeng and saw him staring at Su Qianrou with possessive eyes. He felt inexplicably displeased and said, "This is a place for women. We shouldn't stay any longer. Let's go." After saying that, he walked away.

Others followed suit.

Before leaving, Mu Jingfeng gave Su Wanshan a meaningful look before departing.

Then, Su Wanshan looked at Qin Zhenzhen.

Qin Zhenzhen noticed her gaze, so he looked at her as well, and then the two exchanged glances.

Then, Su Wanshan walked to Su Qianrou's side and said, "Sister, my clothes got wet by accident. Can you come with me to change?"

Su Qianrou looked her over without saying a word.

Seeing that she didn't respond for a long time, Su Wanshan thought that she was unwilling, so she wanted to find another excuse. But before she could think of one, she heard her reply, "Okay." This caught her off guard, and she was stunned, staring at her blankly.

"Didn't my sister say she was going to change her clothes? Let's go," she said, and left first.

Seeing this, Liu Xinyue wanted to follow.

Su Qianrou noticed her movements, so she stopped, looked at Yang Shanshan, and said, "Shanshan, please take care of Miss Liu for me. I'll go with my sister to change her clothes."

Yang Shanshan was a little puzzled because she knew that Su Qianrou and Su Wanshan's relationship was not good, and even somewhat hostile. Now, she was going to accompany her to change clothes, which seemed strange. However, she didn't ask any more questions and replied, "Okay."

Then, Su Qianrou looked at Liu Xinyue, signaling her to stay there and not follow.

Although Liu Xinyue didn't know her intentions, she still obediently nodded and stayed there.

Then, Su Qianrou and Su Wanshan were led to the side room by the servants.

Qin Zhenzhen watched their retreating figures and couldn't help but smile, though with a hint of malice.

On the way, when no one was paying attention, Su Qianrou quietly opened the note in her hand. It was the note that Li Nanyi had secretly slipped to her earlier. After glancing at it, she put it away.

Soon, the servants led them to a side room.

“Princess Ping Le, Miss Su, I’m going to get your clothes. Please wait here for a moment.”

“Okay, thank you for your trouble,” Su Wanshan said.

Su Qianrou then walked over and sat down.

Su Wanshan also walked over and said, "I thought my sister wouldn't come with me."

“If I don’t come, you’ll find other excuses. You’ll eventually make me come, won’t you?” Su Qianrou looked at her.

For some reason, Su Wanshan felt as if she had been seen through, and couldn't help but feel a little guilty, but still tried to remain calm and said, "What are you saying, sister? I don't understand."

"You've schemed against me so many times, but you've never succeeded. Haven't you ever wondered why?"

Su Wanshan asked instinctively, "Why?"

"Because you are stupid without realizing it, and you treat others like fools."

“You…” Su Wanshan glared at her.

Su Qianrou stood up and looked at her. "Given our relationship, you want me to come with you to change clothes? Do you think I'm stupid enough not to suspect anything?"

"Sister, you've misunderstood. I was scared to come with you because I was alone."

Su Qianrou chuckled lightly, "Do you really think I don't know why you sent me here? If I'm not mistaken, that maid wasn't going to get the clothes at all, but to find Qin Lang."

Su Wanshan showed a shocked look, which Su Qianrou caught even though it was only for a moment.