Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Regent's House

After dinner, Su Qianrou and Mu Jinchen played chess on the couch. It had been a long time since they had played chess; the last time they played was during an outing, which was more than two months ago.

Su Qianrou couldn't help but tease, "Now, if Your Highness wants to play chess, you don't need to climb over the wall anymore."

"Climbing over the wall is fine, but stray cats... I don't want to be one anymore."

"It was just once... How dare you say that? You knew my brother was outside, yet you still made a scene and almost exposed him," he said, picking up a chess piece and placing it on the chessboard.

"It's okay to expose yourself."

"You're fine, but I'll be completely ruined."

"Young Master Su won't tell anyone."

"I won't tell anyone, but it will ruin my image in his eyes."

Mu Jinchen merely glanced at her without saying anything.

At this moment, Yu Lian entered and said, "This old servant greets Your Highness and Your Highness."

"What's the matter?"

"Your Highness, the gifts for tomorrow's homecoming are ready. Here is the list; please take a look."

"Show it to the princess."

"Yes, Your Highness, please take a look."

Su Qianrou took it, glanced at it briefly, and exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this too much, and all of them are valuable items?"

"The prince specifically instructed that we should choose something valuable."

"No need for so much, half is enough."

"It's alright, it will put Lord Su and Madam Su at ease."

"No, with the previous betrothal gifts and these return gifts, you didn't empty the entire palace, did you? You should keep some, so you won't be left with nothing to give as gifts later."

Look how wonderful the princess is, so considerate of the prince. The prince is truly blessed to have married such a wonderful princess. Yu Lian looked at Su Qianrou and became more and more satisfied.

"You underestimate me too much. You think you can empty my palace with just this little bit of stuff?"

"Your Highness, tell me honestly, do you own a mine?"

"Your Highness, you can't just say things like that, it's a capital offense," Yu Lian said in a panic.

"I was just joking, Manager Yu, there's no need to be so serious."

Mu Jinchen said, "You can go down now."

“Yes, this old servant takes his leave,” Yu Lian said as he left.

Then, Mu Jinchen looked at Su Qianrou and asked, "Have you ever heard of Qiyun Pavilion?"

"You mean Qiyun Pavilion, which has hundreds of stores all over the country."

"Ok".

"Don't tell me that's your property."

Mu Jinchen nodded.

"Your Highness, I am so sorry. I was blind to your greatness."

"Do you still think I need to empty the palace?"

"No, no, no, even if you get married ten more times, you still won't be able to move all the money."

"I will only marry once."

"That's not necessarily true."

Mu Jinchen did not refute further. He stood up and said, "Alright, it's getting late. I still have some memorials to deal with, so I'll be leaving now. You should get some rest."

"Ok".

Then, Mu Jinchen walked out.

On the way, Yingfeng said, "Your Highness, someone broke into the palace today, and their martial arts skills are extremely high."

"The men who came have been caught."

"They caught them, but then released them."

"Release them, why?"

"Because the man claimed to be the princess's brother, and the princess confirmed this. She also specifically instructed the gatekeepers that if he came again in the future, they should not stop him but let him pass directly."

"Do you know what that person's name is?"

"Li Peiyi".

Mu Jinchen did not recognize him.

"Your Highness, should I have someone investigate his identity?"

"No need."

"Yes... By the way, Your Highness, the gatekeeper asked if we can just let them through."

"Pass down the message: From now on, the Princess's words will be my words. Just carry them out without having to ask me for permission again."

"Yes".

The following day, Su Qianrou and Mu Jinchen arrived at the Su family home.

The Su family was waiting at the door. When they saw their carriage arrive, they immediately went to greet them.

Mu Jinchen was the first to step down from the carriage.

Immediately afterwards, Su Qianrou also got off the carriage, and Mu Jinchen reached out to help her.

Su Qianrou seemed to be used to it, and naturally placed her hand on his.

Then, the two came to the front of the crowd.

"Greetings, Your Highness; greetings, Your Highness's Consort."

"No need for such formalities."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Then Su Jing'an said, "Your Highness, please come in."

"Please, Lord Su."

Then, a group of people walked inside.

Su Haoyu quietly walked up to Su Qianrou and asked in a low voice, "Sister, how have you been these past two days? Have you been bullied?"

Do I look like I'm being bullied?

Seeing that she didn't seem to have been bullied, Su Haoyu was still worried and said, "If you've been bullied, you must tell me. Don't suffer in silence. Although I can't beat him, I will definitely get justice for you."

"The prince may seem cold, but he's actually warm-hearted and a very good person. You'll know once you get to know him. Besides, your sister isn't so easily bullied, so don't worry about her."

Su Haoyu didn't say anything more, but his gaze towards Mu Jinchen was still unfriendly, as if he felt that Mu Jinchen had stolen his sister away.

Afterwards, everyone went to the main hall.

"Your Highness, please take a seat."

"Today is the day of returning to one's parents' home. Regardless of status, please, Lord Su, and please, Madam Su."

Su Jing'an and Lin Rong then went over and sat down without further ado.

Everyone took their seats in turn.

Lin Rong asked, "Your Highness, did Rou'er cause you any trouble?"

"No, Your Highness is well."

"That's good. She's been spoiled at home. If she's done anything wrong, please forgive her, Your Highness."

"Madam Su, you are too kind. The Princess is my wife. Husband and wife are one. How could I hold a grudge against her?"

“Your Highness is right.”

Suddenly, the atmosphere became quiet and a little awkward. So, Su Qianrou said, "Father, the Prince is very good at chess. Why don't you go to the study and play a game of chess first? I will send someone to call you when it's time for dinner."

"I wonder what Your Highness thinks?" Su Jing'an asked.

"Can".

"Please, Your Highness."

Then, Su Jing'an and Mu Jinchen went outside.

Su Mingxuan also stood up and said, "Mother, I'm going to the study to watch the chess game."

"Go ahead".

Su Mingxuan turned to leave, but then noticed that Su Haoyu was still sitting there, so he called out, "Xiaoyu," signaling him to come with him.

"I'm not going."

Su Mingxuan looked at him with a warning look.

Helpless, Su Haoyu had no choice but to get up and follow him to the study.

Knowing that Lin Rong and Su Qianrou must have a lot to talk about, Song Shiyu said, "Mother, I'll go to the kitchen to see how the lunch preparations are going."

"it is good".

Then, Song Shiyu also went out.

Only Su Qianrou and Lin Rong remained in the room.

"Rou'er, how have you been these past two days?"

"Mother, I'm fine, you don't need to worry."

"real".

"It's true, the prince treats me very well."

"That's good, but you can't act recklessly just because the prince treats you well. People's patience is limited and can't withstand being tormented."

"I know, don't worry, I won't do anything reckless."

"Mother knows you are a sensible person, but..."

The mother and daughter chatted for a while until Song Shiyu came to call them to have a meal, at which point they stopped talking.