Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Then, Chang Le went to the study next door and saw her elder brother handling official business. She walked over and called out, "Elder brother."

Mu Jinchen didn't even raise his head, nor did he respond, as if he hadn't heard anything.

Chang Le could tell he was angry, so she had no choice but to apologize, "Brother, I know I was wrong, and I will never dare to do it again."

"I see how audacious you are. As a princess, you actually went to a place like Nanfeng Pavilion. It would be fine if you went by yourself, but you even brought your sister-in-law with you."

Chang Le walked to his side and said, "Brother, what you're really angry about is that I brought Qian Rou along, isn't it?"

"If there is a next time, I will definitely take back all your fiefdoms."

"Don't worry, there will definitely not be a next time."

Seeing that she was still there, Mu Jinchen asked, "Is there anything else?"

“Well… Your Majesty, we must treat this illness. We can’t avoid seeking medical help. What if the imperial physician can cure it? Don’t you think so?”

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

"What I was trying to say was, why don't you see the imperial physician to check on your hidden ailment, or perhaps get some aphrodisiacs? You're so young, yet you're already being disliked... This..."

"Hidden illness, disdain, that's what she told you," Mu Jinchen said with a gloomy expression.

"You can't do something yourself, so you won't let others say it?"

"Very well, I understand."

"So you agree to see the imperial physician? I'll have someone summon him right away," Chang Le said happily.

"No need, you can go back now."

Chang Le thought about it and realized that she was not suitable to stay here, so she said, "Then I will go back first. Remember to have the imperial physician take a good look at you and don't give up."

Mu Jinchen ignored him and continued to handle his official duties with his head down.

Chang Le assumed he was just embarrassed, so she didn't say anything more and went out.

A short while later, Mu Jinchen also stood up and went out.

Su Qianrou was waiting for him to have his meal. When she saw him arrive, she urged, "Hurry up, I'm hungry."

Mu Jinchen sat down opposite her, then looked at the food on the table and said softly, "It seems you really dislike it."

Su Qianrou hadn't heard the previous part, only the word "dislike," and assumed he didn't like the dishes, so she said, "If you don't like them, ask the kitchen to change them for you."

"No need, I can't possibly let you down with such a kind gesture."

"What are your thoughts?"

Mu Jinchen didn't speak, and picked up his chopsticks to eat.

Su Qianrou didn't think much of it at first, but as she ate, she realized something was wrong. Oysters, chives, sea cucumber, and turtle soup—these were all... No wonder he said those things. But the problem was, she hadn't arranged any of this, so she asked, "Who arranged today's meal?"

"Your Highness, this was specifically instructed by Princess Chang Le," Ju Xia replied.

"Chang Le, if you want to change your sister-in-law, you can just say so. There's no need to use such a despicable trick," Su Qianrou thought to herself.

"Eat up, why aren't you eating? Eat up," Mu Jinchen said, picking up a piece of scrambled eggs with chives and putting it in her bowl.

"Yes, eat. You eat too. Eat more."

"I will."

Su Qianrou then realized what she had said and hurriedly explained, "That's not what I meant, don't misunderstand."

"I know".

Su Qianrou was relieved, but by evening she regretted it, regretting that she hadn't thrown away all the food and had let him eat it all.

On the bed, Mu Jinchen pinned her down, saying, "I heard you dislike me."

"I didn't look down on you. When did I ever look down on you?" Su Qianrou looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Chang Le told me to find the imperial physician and also gave me some aphrodisiacs. I suppose it's because I failed to satisfy you last night, which is why you disliked me."

"No, I don't know why Chang Le said that. This is absolutely not what I meant, I swear."

"It's alright, I'll definitely satisfy you tonight," he said, then leaned down and kissed her red lips.

"No, you..." Su Qianrou couldn't speak at all. Soon, she lost all interest in thinking about anything else and was completely immersed in the tide of love, unable to extricate herself.

At that moment, she probably never imagined that she would spend the next three days in bed.

On the fourth day, she woke up and weakly called out, "Chunzhu".

A moment later, Chunzhu came in. "Your Highness, you're awake."

"What time is it?"

It's almost noon.

Su Qianrou was somewhat surprised, not because she was surprised that she had slept so late, but because Mu Jinchen was not there. So she asked, "Where is the prince?"

"The prince is still in the palace and said he won't be coming back for lunch."

"Go and close the door to Yanxi Palace."

"Your Highness, why are you closing the door in broad daylight?"

"For protection against wolves".

"Beware of wolves? Where would wolves come from? How could there be wolves in the Prince's mansion?"

"Stop talking nonsense and go quickly."

"Yes," Chunzhu said, though she didn't understand, she did as instructed and went to close the door.

Su Qianrou turned over and lay on the bed with her back to the sky. Then she put her hands on her waist and gently massaged it. In the past few days, she had finally experienced what it meant to be in pain and pleasure at the same time. If this continued, she was afraid that she would die in bed.

Soon, Chunzhu came in again. Seeing that she was still lying in bed, she asked, "Your Highness, aren't you going to get up for your meal?"

"No rush, rub it for me first, my back is about to break."

Chunzhu then sat on the bed and began to massage her.

Su Qianrou felt more comfortable then, so she buried her head in the pillow and closed her eyes to rest.

Just then, Mu Jinchen walked in.

When Chunzhu saw him, she was about to call out, but he gestured for her to be quiet, so she didn't speak.

Then, Mu Jinchen told her to leave.

Chunzhu dared not disobey, so she got up.

"Why did you stop? If you're tired, let Qiulan come in next."

Mu Jinchen didn't say anything, but gently sat down on the edge of the bed and began to massage her.

Su Qianrou noticed the change in pressure, assuming it was Qiu Lan and not Mu Jinchen. The pressure made her feel so comfortable that she couldn't help but let out a soft moan.

Mu Jinchen couldn't stand this, and his hands began to wander restlessly.

Su Qianrou then realized something was wrong and looked at him. "What are you doing here?" she said, pulling over a blanket and covering herself with it. Then she asked, "How did you get in?" looking at him warily.

"I climbed over the wall to get in," Mu Jinchen said matter-of-factly.

"Climbing over the wall? You're a regent, aren't you afraid of being laughed at by your servants for climbing over the wall?"

"Who told you to close the door? I had no choice but to climb over the wall."

"As the regent, shouldn't you be very busy? What's the point of spending all your time here? Go and get busy, don't stay here, go quickly."

"It's only been a few days, and you're already starting to dislike me."

"No, I absolutely didn't mean to look down on you, really," she said. How could she dare to look down on him now? The price was too high. She was terrified just hearing those two words.

Mu Jinchen chuckled, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. You haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll carry you to eat."

"No need, I can walk by myself. Just stay away from me," she said, gesturing for him to stand further away.

Mu Jinchen didn't say anything, got up and walked to the side.

Su Qianrou slowly got out of bed, but her legs went weak and she almost fell. Luckily, Mu Jinchen caught her in time.

"You're trying to be strong even when you're like this."

"It's all because of you."

"Yes, yes, it's all my fault. I'll carry you to dinner," he said, picking her up and walking out.