Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

At this moment, Chunzhu came over with a bowl of porridge and a bowl of medicine.

"Give it to me," Mu Jinchen said, picking up the porridge and feeding it to Su Qianrou himself. "Come on, Rou'er, open your mouth."

Su Qianrou looked at him and felt that he seemed to have changed a little, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was different.

After taking two sips, Su Qianrou didn't want to drink anymore, so she said, "That's enough."

"You haven't eaten all day, have some more to drink."

"I don't want to drink."

"What would you like to eat? I'll have the kitchen make it for you."

"I don't want to eat anything," and not only do I not want to eat, I also feel like vomiting.

"Then drink the medicine," he said, picking up the medicine from the side and feeding it to her.

Su Qianrou took a sip, and the bitter taste instantly filled her mouth, causing her to frown involuntarily.

"Is it bitter?"

"Hmm," for some reason, Su Qianrou felt inexplicably wronged. Perhaps it was because people become sentimental when they are sick, so she looked at him with a pitiful expression.

Mu Jinchen's heart softened instantly. He wanted to say that if it was bitter, he wouldn't drink it, but for her health, he didn't say it. Instead, he coaxed her, "If you drink it, I'll promise you something, okay?"

"Anything is fine."

"Ok".

"it is good".

Then, Su Qianrou drank two more spoonfuls, and just as Mu Jinchen was about to feed her the third spoonful, she vomited, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

"Rou'er," Mu Jinchen looked at her anxiously.

Chunzhu and the others all gathered around and called out, "Your Highness."

Mu Jinchen gently stroked her back, feeling heartbroken. "Rou'er, how are you feeling? Are you feeling better? Are you still in pain?"

Su Qianrou didn't have the strength to answer him.

"Qiulan, are you sure the princess is alright?" Chunzhu asked.

"I'm sure this is a normal reaction from the princess; she'll be fine in a couple of days."

"Isn't there any way to make the princess feel better?" Kiku asked.

"No," Qiulan shook her head.

Everyone looked at Su Qianrou with pity, wishing they were the ones suffering instead of her.

Then, Mu Jinchen helped Su Qianrou lie down, "Sleep a little longer."

"Ok".

Mu Jinchen covered her with the blanket and waited until she fell asleep before getting up and leaving.

In the study, Mu Jinchen was no longer the gentle man he always was. He was colder than ever before, exuding a gloomy aura.

Mu Xinchen knew that he was really angry, so he was no longer as nonchalant as usual and said, "I have investigated. Qin Zhenzhen has been hiding in Qingfeng Temple all this time. Coincidentally, Aunt Xu from the Su family who committed a crime was also there. After learning that she was a member of the Su family, Qin Zhenzhen wanted to use her to harm Fifth Sister-in-law. Madam Su happened to go there to pray for blessings yesterday, which gave them an opportunity. So they tied up Madam Su and lured Fifth Sister-in-law there. Originally, they planned to burn Fifth Sister-in-law to death, but Yingyue's appearance disrupted their plan. Qin Zhenzhen had no choice but to do it himself."

"Where are the two of them?"

"She's dead. Aunt Xu was shot to death on the spot by Yingyue's dart. As for Qin Zhenzhen, it's unknown whether she fell to her death or was bitten to death by a wild beast. In any case, she died a terrible death. When we found her this morning, she had been gnawed down to her bones."

"It's definitely her."

"It should be, based on the fragments of clothing found at the scene. In addition, a jade pendant was also found at the scene. I had it checked, and it is indeed hers."

Even so, it did not appease Mu Jinchen, who said fiercely, "The Qin family, exiled and sentenced to beheading, will not be spared, not a single member of their nine generations."

"Fifth Brother, this is not appropriate. The Qin family is a century-old family that has made contributions to the country. If the clan is exterminated, it will likely cause controversy."

"Just do as instructed."

"Fifth Brother, the court officials are already full of complaints because you dote on Fifth Sister-in-law and side with her. Furthermore, Fifth Sister-in-law's interference in court affairs has already made the court officials dissatisfied with her. If you were to execute the Qin family, the court officials would probably not be able to tolerate Fifth Sister-in-law anymore. You should think about Fifth Sister-in-law, even if you don't think about yourself."

After pondering for a moment, Mu Jinchen said, "In that case, let Qin Lang be beheaded and his head displayed to the public. It is the father's fault for not teaching his son properly, and his death is not a pity."

Mu Xinchen did not object further and replied, "Yes."

Two more days passed, and Su Qianrou's health had almost fully recovered, but Mu Jinchen was worried about her, so he asked her to stay in bed for a few more days.

But Su Qianrou refused, saying, "Just let me go downstairs for a walk. If I lie down any longer, I'll get moldy."

"Sweetie, stay one more day. If you get bored, I'll have someone buy you some storybooks."

Even though three days had passed, Su Qianrou was still a little unaccustomed to it, and even wondered if he had been possessed by an evil spirit, which had turned him from a cold and taciturn person into such a gentle and considerate person. Therefore, she couldn't help but want to ask, "You... are you...?", but she didn't know how to start.

"What is it?"

Su Qianrou thought about it and decided against it. She figured he wouldn't tell her anyway, so she said, "It's nothing. You go ahead and do your work. You don't need to stay here with me. I can manage on my own."

"I happen to be free."

Su Qianrou naturally didn't believe it. He was the regent, and all matters, big and small, in the court needed his attention. How could he not be busy? "I'm fine now, you don't need to worry."

"I know".

"Knowing that, why are you still here?" Su Qianrou thought to herself.

"Your Highness, Prince Ying has arrived," Yingfeng said as he entered.

"Go quickly," Su Qianrou said.

Before Mu Jinchen could respond, Yang Shanshan's voice came over. Her voice preceded her appearance. "Cousin," she said. Then, upon seeing Mu Jinchen, she immediately became serious. "Greetings, Your Highness."

"Your Highness, now that Shanshan is here, you should go ahead and do your work. She can keep me company."

"Hmm," Mu Jinchen then got up and left.

With him there, Yang Shanshan didn't dare to breathe loudly until he left, at which point she breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "I was so scared."

"What are you afraid of? He won't do anything to you."

“Who wouldn’t be afraid of the prince’s aura… Oh, I forgot, aren’t you afraid? By the way, how did you manage that? I’ve always been curious. Don’t you think he’s cold? It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say he’s as cold as ice,” she said, walking to the bedside and sitting down.

"He just looks cold, he's actually fine."

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

A hint of embarrassment flashed in Su Qianrou's eyes, and then she said, "Come with me for a walk in the garden."

"it is good".

"Your Highness, your foot is not yet healed. The Prince said that you should rest in bed for a few more days."

“My foot is all better now, he’s just worrying unnecessarily,” she said, and started to get up.

"princess".

"Chunzhu, whose maid are you?"

Chunzhu then stopped trying to stop her.

"Cousin, what happened to your foot?"

"It's nothing, I just walked too much that day, so my legs are sore, but they're fine now."

Yang Shanshan was relieved.