Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Just then, He Qi walked in and called out, "Xiang'er."

"Husband," Liu Xiang said with a smile, then walked towards him and took his arm.

Su Qianrou and the others turned to look at them.

He Qi looked at them and was stunned, especially when he saw Su Qianrou's face. He was completely dumbfounded and stared at her.

Su Qianrou frowned slightly, somewhat displeased.

"My husband, let me tell you, this is my third cousin whom I often mention to you, who is now the Regent's wife."

He Qi hurriedly averted his gaze and said in a flustered manner, "This humble subject greets the Regent's Consort."

"Who are you……".

"Your Highness, I am He Qi, the son of the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review."

Su Qianrou understood and deliberately asked, "When did you two get married? I've never heard of it."

“We…” He Qi didn’t know how to answer. He couldn’t very well say that they weren’t married and that she was just a mistress he kept.

Liu Xiang was also a little embarrassed, but she didn't tell the truth. Instead, she lied and said, "Not long ago."

Su Qianrou didn't expose her, and said, "Really? Congratulations."

"Thank you very much, Third Cousin."

"I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now. You guys continue," she said, glancing at Yang Shanshan and Li Nanyi before the three of them walked out.

Liu Xiang watched them leave, grinning from ear to ear. Then, when she saw the woman who had tried to take the rouge from her, she immediately adopted an arrogant posture, as if showing off.

Although the woman was dissatisfied, she didn't dare to fight her anymore and could only leave angrily.

Liu Xiang became even more smug, and, clinging to He Qi's arm, said coquettishly, "Husband, I want this rouge."

“Buy it, whatever you want, your husband will buy it for you,” He Qi said generously.

"Thank you, my husband. You are the best."

The two appeared to be a loving couple, but in reality, they each harbored their own ulterior motives.

Pinshixuan

Su Qianrou came out and was walking towards the carriage, but before she had taken two steps, a voice came from in front of her, "What a coincidence, we meet again." She subconsciously looked up and was a little surprised, "It's you, what a coincidence, are you here for a meal?"

"Hmm," Mu Xiaoyun walked up to her.

Su Qianrou then noticed that his leg was slightly lame, but she didn't say anything.

"I never expected to run into you here again," Mu Xiaoyun said.

"It really is quite a coincidence."

Just then, a person walked over and said respectfully, "Your Highness, I apologize for keeping you waiting." Then, noticing that Su Qianrou was also there, he said in surprise, "Regent's Consort, greetings to the Regent's Consort."

"Lord He, there's no need for such formalities."

The visitor was none other than He Zhenyan, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

After learning that Mu Xiaoyun was a prince, and recalling his leg, Su Qianrou guessed his identity.

Mu Xiaoyun pretended not to know her identity and said in surprise, "You are the Regent's Consort."

"I have met Prince Yu."

"Everyone says the Regent's wife is as beautiful as a fairy, and if that's true, Fifth Brother is really lucky."

"Your Highness is too kind."

"I have other matters to attend to, so I will go in first. Fifth sister-in-law, please make yourselves at home."

"it is good".

Then, Mu Xiaoyun led He Zhenyan inside.

Su Qianrou's gaze unconsciously fell on his legs. When she saw him going up the stairs, she felt that something was wrong, but she didn't think about it for a moment.

Just then, a voice came from behind her, "Qian Rou," and Liu Chengjun was walking towards her.

Su Qianrou looked at him and said in surprise, "Young Master Liu, what brings you here?"

"I made an appointment to dine here," he said, then asked, "Why are you standing at the door instead of going in? Are you waiting for someone?"

"No, I'm about to go back."

Liu Chengyun hesitated for a moment, then asked, "How have you been lately?"

"It's all good. By the way, I heard that General Liu is ill. Is it serious?"

"It's alright, I'm much better now."

"That's good."

"Is he... good to you?"

"You mean Jinchen? He's very good to me."

Hearing her call him by his name directly, Liu Chengjun knew that their relationship must be good. He didn't know whether to be happy or sad, or perhaps both. He then said, "That's good."

"Didn't you make an appointment? Go quickly, don't keep them waiting."

"Okay, I'll go in first."

"it is good".

Although Liu Chengjun was reluctant, he still went inside.

"Have you seen enough? Why don't you go in with him?"

Mu Jinchen's voice rang in Su Qianrou's ears, filled with jealousy.

"Why are you here?"

"I was just thinking of picking you up on my way home for dinner, but I never expected to see you here having a secret rendezvous with a man."

"Have you ever seen anyone having a secret rendezvous in the street?"

"Otherwise, where else would you like to be?"

"Can I tell you?"

Mu Jinchen was so angry that he turned around and left.

Su Qianrou chuckled and reached out to pull him back. "Alright, since we're already here, let's eat here."

“I’m not eating here…and you’re not allowed to either,” he said, then took her hand and added, “Come on, let’s go home.”

He really is a jealous man. Helpless, Su Qianrou had no choice but to go back to the Prince's Mansion with him.

Regent's House

Liu Xiang arrived here with her maid.

The maid asked worriedly, "Miss, will the gatekeeper let us in?"

"Of course I will, I am the princess's cousin," she said, and strode forward.

The gatekeeper immediately blocked them at the door, asking, "Who are you? What brings you here?"

"I'm looking for your princess; I have something important to tell her."

"What's the matter?"

"I need to talk to her about this in person."

"Do you think you can just see our princess whenever you want?"

"That's right. If you're not going to talk, then leave now, or don't blame us for being rude to you."

"How dare you! Do you know who I am? I am your queen's cousin."

“Cousin, our princess’s cousin is General Yang’s daughter, the eldest daughter of the Yang family. You… forgive us for our poor eyesight, we don’t recognize you.”

“I…I am the grandniece of the old lady of the Marquis of Anping’s mansion, and naturally, I am also your princess’s cousin.”

The two guards exchanged a glance, and then one of them said, "You stay here, I'll go ask the princess."

"Ok".

Yanxi Palace

Su Qianrou was sitting on the couch reading a book when Juxia came in and said, "Your Highness, Miss Liu requests an audience."

"Miss Liu, you mean Liu Xiang?"

"Yes".

"What is she doing here?"

"He said he had something important to tell the princess."

This piqued Su Qianrou's curiosity. What important matter could she possibly have to say? So she said, "Let her in."

"Yes".

At the door, Liu Xiang waited for more than fifteen minutes but no one came to open the door. She became a little impatient and angry. "Didn't you say you were going to ask? Why haven't you come to open the door yet?"

"If the princess wishes to see you, she will send someone to invite you. Just wait here; what's the rush?"

"Did you not even report it and are you just lying to me?"

Just then, the door opened and Juxia came out. "Miss Liu, please come with me."

Liu Xiang straightened her back instantly and gave the gatekeeper a smug look.

The security guard ignored her and didn't even bother to give her a glance.