Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

That day, Su Qianrou returned from Shengming Academy and sat on the couch drinking tea.

Juxia walked in with a letter and said, "Miss, it's a letter from Miss Xu."

Su Qianrou took it, opened it, and after reading it, she couldn't help but say, "What a fool," her tone tinged with a hint of heartache.

Chunzhu asked curiously, "Miss, what did Miss Xu say in the letter?"

Su Qianrou said with a smile, "She's getting married on the 18th of next month."

"That wasn't on the same day as Miss."

"Ok".

"What a coincidence."

"It is quite a coincidence."

"Miss, who is Miss Xu's husband?"

"Gu Mingxuan".

"Young Master Gu," Chunzhu exclaimed in surprise.

"Ok".

"Miss Xu and Mr. Gu... how could they be?"

"Didn't Young Master Gu like Miss Xu before? Why did he suddenly marry Miss Xu?" Ju Xia asked, puzzled.

"Feelings are the most uncontrollable thing. No one can guarantee that they won't change their mind, especially men. So, if a man tells you that he will only love you for the rest of his life, don't believe him completely or foolishly give him your whole heart. Otherwise, if he falls in love with someone else one day, you will be heartbroken and may even turn from love to hate, making yourself unrecognizable. Remember, love yourself first before loving others."

"How does Miss know so much?"

"Because your young lady is someone who has seen the world."

Chunzhu looked at her, puzzled.

"Alright, let's go to the storeroom, select some items, and then have Li An send them to Yangzhou as a wedding gift for Shanshan," he said, getting up and walking out.

Spring bamboo and chrysanthemum followed closely behind.

Time flies, and soon there are only seven days left until the wedding.

At this moment, Su Qianrou was still sleeping.

Chunzhu came in, walked to the bedside, and whispered, "Miss, it's time to get up," while hanging up the bed curtains.

Su Qianrou did not react.

So Chunzhu called out again, "Miss."

"Chunzhu, don't make noise, sleep a little longer," Su Qianrou turned over, her back to her.

Chunzhu gently nudged her and said, "Miss, don't sleep. Miss Yang and the others will be coming to add to your makeup soon."

Su Qianrou sighed helplessly and then got up.

When she finished washing up and arrived at Meilan Courtyard, Su Lianyi and Yang Shanshan were already there, chatting with Lin Rong.

"Why have you arrived so early, Aunt?" Then, she walked up to Lin Rong, bowed, and said, "Your daughter greets you, Mother."

“You got up quite early today,” Lin Rong said.

"No one arrives earlier than my aunt. She arrived just as dawn was breaking."

Yang Shanshan walked to her side, put her arm around her, and complained, "Cousin, you have no idea, I was woken up by my mother while I was still asleep, and before dawn, she dragged me out the door. I'm so sleepy now."

"On such a joyous day, why are you talking about death and other unlucky things? Quickly spit it out and say it again."

"Yes, yes, yes, ptooey, I'm full of energy and vitality now, not sleepy at all."

Su Qianrou and Lin Rong looked at her and couldn't help but laugh.

Soon after, Lin Xiaoran and Liu Meng arrived. However, Su Qianrou did not stay with them but returned to Youlan Courtyard with Yang Shanshan.

Youlan Courtyard

The two had barely sat down and hadn't exchanged more than a few words when Juxia came in and said, "Miss, Miss Liu has arrived."

Immediately after, Liu Xinyue walked in, "Sister Rou."

"Xinyue is here, come and sit down."

Liu Xinyue walked over and sat down.

"Why are you here so early?"

"It's been a long time since we last met, so I thought I'd come over and chat as soon as possible."

"Speaking of which, it's been almost two months since we last met. The last time we met was when you came with the young master. By the way, how is the young master?"

"It's great. Just like we said before, it's like the clouds have parted and the sun is shining through."

"That's good then," he said, noticing her hesitant expression. "Is there something you need?"

Are you free the day after tomorrow?

"It should happen the day after tomorrow, what's wrong?"

"Can you come to our Zhenguo Duke's Mansion with Qiulan?"

Su Qianrou thought for a moment and knew what it was about, so she replied, "Okay."

"No, what kind of riddles are you talking about? I don't understand."

"You said it's a riddle, how can you possibly understand it?"

Yang Shanshan pretended to be sad and said, "Cousin, you don't love me anymore, and we have secrets between us."

"Did I ever love you? I don't know."

"cousin".

Su Qianrou and Liu Xinyue couldn't help but laugh.

"What are you laughing at, so happy?" Li Nanyi walked in.

"Why are you here?"

"If you can come, why can't I?"

"She is my cousin."

"She's also my cousin-in-law."

"Alright, why are you two bickering the moment you meet... Nanyi, sit down."

Li Nanyi walked over and sat down next to Liu Xinyue.

Yang Shanshan looked at her with a probing gaze, "Tell me honestly, are you harboring some bad intentions?"

"What bad intentions could I possibly have?"

"That's a question for you. As everyone knows, the Empress Dowager wanted to marry you to the Regent, but now my cousin has taken your place as Regent's Consort. Do you dare say you don't feel resentful?"

"You said it yourself, it was the Empress Dowager who wanted to marry me to my cousin, not me. What do I have to resent?"

"You mean you don't like the Regent?"

"When did I ever say I liked my cousin?"

Yang Shanshan was skeptical of what she said.

When Li Nan saw that she didn't believe her, she said, "I do have someone I like, but that person isn't my cousin."

"You have someone you like, who is it?" Yang Shanshan's gossip instincts were ignited.

Su Qianrou was also somewhat surprised and couldn't help but look at her.

"Why should I tell you?"

"You wouldn't be making things up out of thin air just to dispel our suspicions about you, would you?"

Believe it or not, it's up to you.

"I think I was right."

Li Nanyi looked like she didn't want to talk to her.

Just then, Juxia rushed in, "Miss, Princess Chang Le has arrived."

Upon hearing this, everyone stood up to greet them.

A moment later, Chang Le walked in.

"I have met Princess Chang Le."

"No need for formalities."

"Princess Xie".

Then, Su Qianrou said, "Princess, please take a seat."

Chang Le didn't stand on ceremony, walked over and sat down, then said, "You all sit down too."

Everyone then sat down again.

Then, Su Qianrou asked, "Why didn't the princess bring Xiao Ya'er?"

"She's still asleep."

Su Qianrou thought about it and agreed. On a normal day, she wouldn't be up yet at this hour, let alone a child like Xiao Yaxuan. "If she knew you came to my place without her, she might make a fuss."

"I told her yesterday that I must wake her up today, but I couldn't. So don't blame me."

Su Qianrou smiled but didn't say anything.

Yang Shanshan replied, "It's alright. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet after my cousin and the Regent get married."

"Miss Yang is right. In a few days, I will have to start calling you sister-in-law."

"Princess, please stop teasing me."

Everyone couldn't help but laugh.

Then, Chang Le gestured to her maid to bring out the gifts.

The maid understood and immediately opened the box in her hand and placed it in front of Su Qianrou. Inside was an agate necklace.

Chang Le said, "This is my dowry for you, wishing you and your brother the Emperor a happy marriage and a peaceful and prosperous future."

"Princess Xie".

Then, Yang Shanshan, Liu Xinyue, and Li Nanyi also took out the gifts they had prepared.

Yang Shanshan gave her a gold and jade bracelet inlaid with jewels, Liu Xinyue gave her gold earrings with a diamond pattern inlaid with gemstones, and Li Nanyi gave her a gold filigree hairpin inlaid with gemstones and a butterfly and flower design.