Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Just then, Chang Le suddenly burst into tears.

Xiao Yaxuan was the first to notice, "Mother, why are you crying?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at her.

Chang Le wiped away her tears and said, "I was just thinking about when we were little, it was my elder brother's birthday. At that time, only my eldest brother and I were there. Now, although my eldest brother is no longer here, there are more people. If my eldest brother knew, he would be very happy."

No one spoke.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit somber, Su Qianrou said, "Alright, it's the prince's birthday, a happy occasion. Let's not talk about these things. Eat, eat quickly, don't be shy. If it's not enough, I'll make more."

"Yes, that's right. Let's not talk about these unhappy things. Let's eat. Fifth Sister-in-law's cooking is so delicious. If you don't eat, I will."

"You wish! Who said we're not going to eat? I love my aunt's cooking the most."

"I like it too."

So everyone happily continued their meal, chatting and laughing, having a wonderful time.

As the sun set and darkness fell, fireworks burst into the sky in the distance, dazzling and breathtaking, drawing crowds to their feet.

"What beautiful fireworks," Xiao Yaxuan said.

While everyone's attention was on the fireworks, Mu Jinchen's gaze fell on Su Qianrou. He looked at her quietly. There's a saying that goes, "While you're admiring the scenery, you also become part of the scenery in someone else's eyes."

Su Qianrou noticed that he was looking at her, so she looked at him and said, "Why are you looking at me? Are you watching the fireworks?"

"Fireworks aren't as pretty as you."

"Your Highness, are you drunk? Why are you spouting such sweet words?"

"They all gave birthday gifts, even Xuan'er did, what about yours?"

"Didn't I already send them? I even sent three."

"What".

"Birthday banquet, longevity noodles, and these fireworks."

That's all, that's all.

"Isn't Your Highness being a bit too greedy? This much isn't enough, what else do you want?"

"you".

Su Qianrou stared at him in disbelief, her eyes wide.

Then, Mu Jinchen said, "I want you to promise me one thing."

Su Qianrou breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "What is it?"

"You will celebrate my birthday with me every year from now on."

Su Qianrou didn't know what he meant, and looked at him without agreeing.

Mu Jinchen did not urge her, and waited for her answer.

After a long while, Su Qianrou finally spoke, replying, "Okay."

It's a deal.

It's a deal.

Mu Jinchen smiled and couldn't help but reach out and pull her into his arms.

Su Qianrou instinctively tried to break free, "Your Highness, what are you doing?"

"Don't move, they're all watching."

Su Qianrou then stopped struggling and let him hold her.

After an unknown amount of time, seeing that he still wouldn't let go of her, Su Qianrou couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, that's enough. If you keep hugging me, the fireworks will all be gone."

Mu Jinchen then let go of her, but immediately put his arm around her shoulder again and watched the fireworks with her.

Su Qianrou glanced at him, feeling that he was acting strangely, but she didn't think much of it and turned to look at the fireworks.

Neither of them probably expected that the second time they watched fireworks together, it would be as husband and wife.

The following day, at dusk, Mu Jinchen brought Su Qianrou to the lakeside, sat on a boat, and then drifted on the lake.

At this moment, the two were sitting at the bow of the boat.

Su Qianrou asked, "Your Highness, what are we doing here?"

Do you remember this place?

Su Qianrou naturally remembered and said, "I remember, we released river lanterns and watched fireworks here on New Year's Eve."

"I remember you said that you wanted to be with one person for life."

Su Qianrou didn't know why he asked that, and casually replied, "Hmm."

Then, Mu Jinchen asked, "Have you thought about how we will live in the future? Will we just be partners like we are now, or will we be like a real couple, giving each other our whole hearts?"

"Isn't it good to be like this?"

"It's not bad, but it can be better."

"you mean".

"I never thought about getting married before because I thought women were a hassle, so I kept putting it off until I met you. When they asked me to marry you, I didn't object. I even thought it would be nice if you were my wife. Later, as we spent more and more time together, I couldn't help but think of you. So I would pretend to go find you to play chess. Over time, I became more and more attached to you. I would get jealous when I saw you with other men, and I would get nervous when I heard that you had been attacked. But at that time, I didn't know that I liked you. Until recently, when I witnessed you fall off a cliff, I was devastated. That's when I realized how important you are to me."

The sudden confession caught Su Qianrou off guard and shocked her greatly. "You..." she looked at him with disbelief, and finally understood why he had been acting so strangely lately.

Then, Mu Jinchen took out an imperial edict and gave it to her.

Su Qianrou was very puzzled.

"Open it and take a look."

Su Qianrou glanced at him, then took the document, opened it, and was shocked when she saw its contents: "You want a divorce from me."

"It's not me, it's you."

Su Qianrou was very confused, thinking to herself, "When did I say I wanted a divorce?"

“You said that those who abandon you should not be kept. If I betray you in the future, you can leave with this imperial decree, and I will not stop you.” This was a guarantee he gave her.

Su Qianrou looked at him, unsure of what to say, because she was completely dazed. "I..."

"You don't need to answer me right away. I'm telling you this not because I want your reply, but because I hope you can understand my feelings and then try to like me."

"When did you start liking me?"

"I don't know, maybe I fell in love with you the first time we played chess."

"You hid it really well; I didn't notice it for so long."

Perhaps they had already discovered it, but hadn't thought of it in this way, and Mu Jinchen was the same.

"It's not too late to discover it now."

Su Qianrou did not respond, she just looked at him.

"Don't look at me like that, or I won't be able to hold back."

"Can't help it what?"

I want to kiss you.

Su Qianrou blushed instantly, turned her head to look elsewhere, and then exclaimed in surprise, "The sunset is so beautiful, look!"

As the red sun slowly sets in the west, its rays cast countless beams of light onto the calm lake. A gentle breeze blows, and the lake ripples with waves, creating a beautiful scene.

Mu Jinchen smiled and then echoed, "Yes, it's beautiful."

After a while, Su Qianrou suddenly called out, "Mu Jinchen."

"Ok".

"Let's give it a try."

Mu Jinchen looked at her.

Su Qianrou also looked at him, "Perhaps I haven't fallen in love with you yet, but I will try to fall in love with you."

Mu Jinchen was overjoyed and couldn't help but hug her, "Thank you, Rou'er, I won't let you down."

Su Qianrou did not resist; she even reached out and hugged his waist.

As the sun sets, the afterglow of the sunset paints the sky with a tender twilight hue, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.