Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Su Fu

Upon hearing of Prince Qing's rebellion, Lin Rong was so frightened that she almost fainted. She was extremely worried but powerless to do anything about it, so she could only pray to the Bodhisattva for protection and went to the Buddhist hall.

At this moment, she was kneeling devoutly before the Bodhisattva, praying that Su Qianrou would be safe and sound.

Song Shiyu advised from the side, "Mother, you've been kneeling for over an hour. Get up quickly. Your body is weak. If you keep kneeling like this, you'll collapse from exhaustion."

"Yes, Madam, please get up. The Princess will be alright," said Granny Li.

"You don't need to persuade me anymore. I won't get up until I'm sure Rou'er is safe."

Song Shiyu and Granny Li exchanged a glance, both unsure of what to do.

"Madam, Madam, the Second Young Master is back!" Qinghui excitedly ran in and said.

Lin Rong opened her eyes instantly and looked at her, "Who did you say came back?"

"Second Young Master, the Second Young Master is back."

"Xiaoyu, you mean Xiaoyu is back."

"Yes, the Second Young Master has not only returned, but he is also on his way to our Plum Blossom Courtyard."

Lin Rong immediately got up, but because she had been kneeling for too long, her legs hurt terribly and she couldn't stand up at all.

Seeing this, Song Shiyu and Granny Li hurriedly went forward to help her.

"Mother," Su Haoyu called out as he reached the door.

Lin Rong forced herself to stand up despite the pain.

At the same time, Su Haoyu walked in and said, "Mother, your son is back."

"Xiaoyu, you're really back," Lin Rong said, reaching out to touch Su Haoyu's face as if she were dreaming.

"It's my fault for making my mother worry."

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back," he said excitedly, then, remembering something, he added, "Your sister, Prince Qing is plotting a rebellion, and your sister is still in the palace. You must go and save her."

"Mother, don't worry, my sister is fine."

"real".

"Really, I just came back from the palace."

"That's good, that's good, it's good that you're alright," she said, and then fainted.

"mother".

"lady".

Su Haoyu was the first to react. He immediately picked up Lin Rong and carried her to the bedroom, not forgetting to instruct, "Call a doctor."

Yanxi Palace

After meeting with the Empress Dowager, Su Qianrou did not wait for Mu Jinchen, but left the palace alone and returned to the Prince's residence.

At that moment, she had just sat down and was about to have some tea.

Juxia came in and said, "Your Highness, news has come from the Su residence that the Madam has fallen ill."

"What's wrong? My mother is very ill."

"It is said that the lady was worried about the princess's safety and knelt in the Buddhist hall for more than an hour, which is why she fell ill. However, the doctor said that there is nothing serious and she just needs to rest well."

Su Qianrou was still worried and ordered, "Prepare the horses and return to the Su residence."

"Yes".

Su Fu

Su Qianrou rushed to Meilan Courtyard and saw Song Shiyu there, so she asked, "Sister-in-law, how is my mother?"

"Qianrou, why are you back?"

"I heard that my mother is sick, and I was worried, so I came back to see her," he said, walking to the bedside and sitting down.

"Mother is alright, but she hasn't woken up yet. By the way, I heard that Prince Qing and Prince Yu are plotting a rebellion together. How are you? Are you injured?"

"I'm fine."

"That's good".

At this moment, Lin Rong slowly woke up.

Upon seeing her, Su Qianrou said with delight, "Mother, you're awake. How are you feeling? Is there anything that's bothering you?"

"Rou'er," Lin Rong called out uncertainly, thinking she was dreaming.

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault for making you worry."

"I'm glad you're alright."

"Please don't do that next time. Your health is the most important thing."

"Mother is alright, don't worry," Lin Rong gently patted her hand to comfort her, then asked, "Where's Xiaoyu? Didn't he come back?"

"Xiao Yu has gone to the palace, saying he has some things to take care of."

Lin Rong asked worriedly, "What's the situation in the palace now? Is His Highness... alright?"

"The prince is fine. He was just faking illness to lure the enemy out."

"Therefore, everything that happened today was planned by the prince."

"Ok".

“Then Prince Qing and Prince Yu…”

"He has been taken to prison and is awaiting his fate."

"I never expected that Prince Yu would also... Wasn't his leg lame?"

"He was faking it."

"No one discovered it in ten years, he's really amazing."

"My daughter-in-law heard that Prince Yu rarely leaves the mansion, and I suppose that's why—he's afraid of being discovered," Song Shiyu said.

"Probably."

"Alright, let's not talk about that now. It's getting late, and I'm very hungry. Would you like something to eat?" Su Qianrou asked.

“Yes, my daughter-in-law asked the kitchen to prepare some porridge,” Song Shiyu said, walking to the side, taking the porridge, and then asking, “Mother, would you like some?”

"You probably haven't eaten yet either. Don't worry about me, I have maids to serve you. Go and eat your meal."

"We're fine, it's okay to eat later, your health is the most important thing."

"It is a blessing for our Su family to have such a good daughter-in-law as you."

"It is a blessing for a daughter-in-law to be able to marry into the Su family."

"If you keep doing this, I'll get jealous," Su Qianrou said deliberately.

"You silly child."

"Mother, let me help you up," Su Qianrou said, helping Lin Rong sit up.

Song Shiyu sat down by the bed and fed Lin Rong the porridge little by little.

The essence of maternal love and filial piety lies in this.

Yanxi Palace

That evening, Su Qianrou sat on the couch, reading a storybook while waiting for Mu Jinchen to return.

He didn't return until late at night.

Seeing that she was still awake, Mu Jinchen walked over and asked, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I'll be waiting for you."

Didn't I have someone tell you that I would be back later?

"I know, but I want to wait for you."

Mu Jinchen walked over and sat down beside her, then took her hand and asked, "Were you scared today?"

"Don't be afraid, I believe in you."

Mu Jinchen couldn't help but pull her into his arms. "I heard that your mother-in-law is ill, and quite seriously. Should we have the imperial physician take a look?"

"It's better to consult Qiulan than the imperial physician."

Mu Jinchen thought about it and agreed. There were so many imperial physicians in the Imperial Hospital, but none of them were useful. They probably couldn't compare to Qiu Lan alone. It was really useless to consult them. He couldn't help but wonder if the Imperial Hospital should be reorganized. Then he added, "By the way, you were right about something."

"What".

“He Zhenyan was killed by Prince Yu’s men. He was originally Prince Yu’s man. After I was dismissed from my post, he went to Prince Yu for help, but Prince Yu refused. So He Zhenyan threatened that if Prince Yu did not help, he would expose their relationship.”

"Is He Zhenyan brainless? Doesn't he know that the dead are the best at keeping secrets? He still dares to threaten people. Isn't he just asking for death?"

"That's why I said he died of stupidity."

"really".

"Alright, it's getting late, let's go to sleep."

"Ok".

Then, Mu Jinchen picked Su Qianrou up in his arms.

Startled, Su Qianrou quickly grabbed his neck and asked, "What are you doing?"

"I'll carry you to bed," he said, and then carried her toward the bed.