Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Upon entering, seeing the magnificent Prince's mansion, Liu Xiang couldn't help but look around, appearing completely unsophisticated. If others saw her, they would surely laugh at her.

"Miss, this Prince's mansion is so big and magnificent."

"Don't you think about it? This is the Regent's Palace. How could it not be big?"

"The princess is so lucky to live in such a nice place every day."

Juxia walked ahead, overhearing their conversation but pretending not to hear, and silently continued forward.

Liu Xiang couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy, cursing the unfairness of fate. Despite her best efforts, she was only a mistress, living in a cramped and dilapidated courtyard, while Su Qianrou easily became the Regent's Consort, living in such a luxurious palace. It was truly a case of different fates for different people.

Then they arrived at Yanxi Palace and went inside.

Liu Xiang then pretended to be very familiar with the two and called out, "Third cousin."

"Cousin Xiang'er is here, please have a seat."

Liu Xiang didn't stand on ceremony and went over to sit down.

"I heard that my cousin Xiang'er has something very important to tell me. I wonder what it is?"

This was just an excuse Liu Xiang made up, so she was a little embarrassed and said, "It's nothing serious."

Su Qianrou understood everything. "I thought Cousin Xiang'er had something important to say, but it turns out she didn't. So, what brings Cousin Xiang'er to see me?"

"It's nothing. My third cousin has been married for so long and I haven't been to the Regent's Palace yet, so I wanted to come and see. I hope my third cousin doesn't mind."

"Of course I don't mind."

"That's good. I was worried that my third cousin would be upset that I came uninvited."

"How could that be?"

"How well does the prince treat my cousin?"

"fine".

"That's good."

Then, the two fell silent, and for a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

However, Su Qianrou didn't care and showed no intention of speaking.

Liu Xiang had no choice but to make conversation, saying, "I saw many flowers along the way, and they were very beautiful. Third cousin, you can go and admire the flowers when you have nothing to do. I think it must be very pleasant."

"Ok".

This left Liu Xiang somewhat at a loss for words, so she asked, "Did His Highness plant them especially for my third cousin?"

"It's just decoration."

"Third cousin, there's no need to be sad. Just tell the prince what kind of flowers you like, and I'm sure he will grant your wish."

Su Qianrou really didn't know where she got the idea that she was upset, and she really didn't want to keep up the pretense with her, so she said, "Cousin Xiang'er, if you have nothing else to do, please go back first. I still have some things to take care of."

However, she underestimated Liu Xiang's shamelessness, and saw her say, "Third cousin, you have things to do, don't worry about me."

Su Qianrou was speechless. She thought to herself, "Can't you see that I'm trying to get rid of you? How dare you say such a thing?" She said, "Cousin Xiang'er, you should go back first. Chunzhu, bring me the gift I prepared and give it to Cousin Xiang'er to take back."

Upon hearing about the gift, Liu Xiang smiled broadly, unable to suppress her joy, but feigned reluctance, saying, "I can't possibly accept this."

Seeing her like this, Chunzhu couldn't help but say, "Hypocritical," but she said it very softly, so Liu Xiang didn't hear it.

"It's nothing valuable, Cousin Xiang'er, please don't be disgusted by it."

"No problem, no problem. I'll head back now and not bother my third cousin any longer."

"Hmm... Juxia, see my cousin Xiang'er out."

"Yes".

Then, Liu Xiang walked out happily with the gifts in her hands.

Chunzhu couldn't help but say, "What kind of person is she? It's one thing to come empty-handed, but she won't leave even if you try to get rid of her. If she doesn't bring out a gift, is she planning to stay all day?"

"Okay, everyone has a few weird relatives."

"What kind of relative is she? She's from the old lady's maternal family, not from the concubine's family. She has absolutely no relation to us. Yet she shamelessly comes knocking on our door."

Indeed, Su Qianrou didn't want things to get too ugly, so she didn't say anything too harsh.

Just then, Juxia returned.

Su Qianrou asked, "I asked you to keep an eye on Liu Xiang before, have you heard anything recently?"

"Yes, Miss Liu has always wanted to enter the He family, but Young Master He is unwilling. Hearing that Miss Liu is pregnant recently, she wants Young Master He to divorce her. Young Master He naturally disagrees. Therefore, Miss Liu went to Young Madam He and wanted her to take the initiative to propose a divorce, but Young Madam He did not agree."

"She thinks she can be the matriarch of the He family? Doesn't she even know if she's qualified?" Chunzhu said disdainfully.

"What was Mrs. He's reaction when she found out that Mr. He had a mistress?" Su Qianrou asked.

"I heard that she went back to her parents' home for three days, and then was invited back to the mansion by Young Master He."

"Send people to keep a close eye on Liu Xiang and the He family, and report any suspicious activity immediately."

"Your Highness, what is this...?"

"Liu Xiang's visit today is definitely not just for a quick look; he probably wants to use me to gain entry into the He residence."

"How dare she take advantage of the princess!" Chunzhu said angrily.

Su Qianrou chuckled lightly and said nonchalantly, "Using me as a stepping stone, aren't you afraid of twisting your ankle?"

Soon, the Mid-Autumn Festival arrived. In the past, a family banquet would have been held in the palace today, but now only Mu Zexuan and the Empress Dowager were present, so no banquet was held.

However, Su Qianrou hosted a small gathering at the Regent's Palace.

At this moment, she, Chang Le, Yang Shanshan, Li Nanyi, and others were making mooncakes in the garden, and the scene was very joyful.

"Cousin, are you sure you want to make mooncakes? There's so much stuff."

"Today I'm going to make you some different kinds of mooncakes, I guarantee you've never had them before."

"Then I'm really looking forward to it."

"Don't get your hopes up yet. We're not even sure if we'll have anything to eat. I need your help."

"No problem, just tell me what you need me to do."

Do you know how to roll out dough?

"I can't," Yang Shanshan said, then looked at Li Nanyi.

Li Nanyi shook her head, indicating that she didn't know either.

Then, Yang Shanshan looked at Chang Le.

Chang Le also shook her head.

“None of us will,” Yang Shanshan said.

Su Qianrou had anticipated this and said, "Then we can only have Chunzhu and the others come."

"How can we help?"

"I suppose you guys don't know how to wrap it either. How about this, you guys shape and plate it, I'll wrap it for you, and then you put it into this mold and press it down hard. After that, take it out. You guys know how to do that, right?"

"This is easy, there won't be any problem."

Chang Le and Li Nanyi also agreed.

"Let's begin then."

Then, the group embarked on the journey of making mooncakes, with everyone dividing the work and cooperating in an orderly manner.

While their hands were busy, their mouths were also busy, chattering incessantly as if they had endless things to say.

Of course, Xiao Yaxuan and her servants were also busy talking.

Xiao Yaxuan was excitedly directing the servants to hang lanterns.

"Here, hang it here... and here too... there, there too."

For a moment, the garden was both busy and leisurely.