Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

The following day, Su Qianrou, Mu Jinchen, and Mu Zexuan arrived at a hot spring resort in the suburbs.

Su Qianrou and Mu Jinchen walked hand in hand in front, while Mu Zexuan followed behind them, looking excited.

In contrast, Mu Jinchen had a dark face and was clearly unhappy. "We've come here to revisit this place, why did you bring him along?"

“If we come by ourselves, Xiao Xuan will definitely be unhappy. Besides, have you forgotten that we met because of him? You should thank him properly.”

Mu Jinchen glanced at Mu Zexuan and said irritably, "I should thank him."

At this moment, Mu Zexuan had already run into the yard and said excitedly, "Auntie, do you still remember this place? We had our first barbecue here."

"Remember, let's have a barbecue together in a couple of days."

"it is good".

"cousin".

Upon hearing this, Su Qianrou turned around and saw Yang Shanshan and Mu Xinchen walking over.

"Why are they here too?" Mu Jinchen said with displeasure.

"I called it."

"Fifth Brother, Fifth Sister-in-law."

"Your Highness, my cousin."

"Why did you all come together? Where's my cousin?"

"My brother went to pick up Nanyi."

Upon learning that more people were coming, Mu Jinchen's heart sank completely.

At this moment, Su Haoyu's voice also came, "Sister," and soon he and Liu Xinyue came over.

"Brother-in-law".

"Your Highness, Sister Rou."

"Why are you alone? Where are your older brother, sister-in-law, and Xiao Sen'er?"

"My nephew is sick, and my sister-in-law has to take care of him. My brother stayed at home to keep them company, so neither of them came."

"Xiao Sen'er is sick, is it serious?"

"It's nothing serious, just a bit chilled."

"That's good. I'll go see him when we get back." Then he added, "Alright, let's go in first. Chang Le probably won't arrive until it's time for dinner. Let's go in and wait."

"it is good".

"Xiao Xuan, stop playing, it's cold outside, come inside quickly."

"it is good".

Then, a group of people went inside and chatted.

It wasn't until late afternoon that Chang Le and his family of three finally arrived, by which time everyone had already taken their seats and were waiting for them.

Xiao Yaxuan excitedly ran to Su Qianrou's side and called out, "Qian...", but before she could finish, she was pulled away. "Uncle, what are you doing?"

"Think carefully before you call."

Xiao Yaxuan could only call out in a wronged tone, "Auntie."

Su Qianrou chuckled and freed her from Mu Jinchen's grasp. "Alright, it doesn't matter what you call her, as long as Xiaoya likes it."

"My aunt is the best," Xiao Yaxuan said happily, hugging her.

Mu Jinchen was quite helpless, but he couldn't do anything to her, so he could only express his dissatisfaction with a dark face.

Chang Le smiled, secretly gloating. Who would have thought that her brother would end up like this?

"Alright, sit down, we've been waiting for you," Su Qianrou said.

Then, Xiao Yan helped Chang Le sit down.

“Aunt, I want to sit next to you,” Xiao Yaxuan said.

Su Qianrou was seated on either side of Mu Jinchen and Mu Zexuan. She couldn't let Mu Zexuan leave, so she looked at Mu Jinchen.

Mu Jinchen ignored him, pretending not to see him, and remained seated without moving, showing no intention of giving up his seat.

Seeing this, Mu Zexuan said, "Xiao Ya'er, sit here with me," and stood up.

"Thank you, Brother Xiaoxuan," Xiao Yaxuan said happily as she walked over and sat down.

Mu Zexuan then sat down next to Mu Jinchen.

Su Qianrou glanced at Mu Jinchen, sighed helplessly, and then said, "Let's have our meal."

"Quick, put something in the pot, I'm starving. Shanshan, what do you want to eat? I'll put it in for you."

"I want to eat meat."

"Okay, then I'll put beef in it for you."

"What would you like to eat, Xiaoya?" Su Qianrou asked.

"I want to eat meat too."

"Okay, where's Xiaoxuan?"

"Don't worry about me, Aunt. I can manage on my own."

"Be careful, don't get burned."

"it is good".

Everyone happily ate hot pot.

Su Qianrou, however, was preoccupied with other things, either taking care of Xiao Yaxuan or attending to others.

Mu Jinchen picked up a piece of beef and put it in her bowl, saying, "You eat too."

Chang Le joked, "Look at my imperial brother, how well he takes care of people. You should all learn from him."

"Who would have thought that Fifth Brother had such a considerate side? If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it even if you beat me to death."

"I think it's great, keep it up."

"Young man, you're quite something, daring to speak to our Regent like that, you've got guts," Mu Xinchen patted Su Haoyu on the shoulder.

"Why wouldn't I dare? He's the regent, which is also my brother-in-law."

"That's true. With Fifth Sister backing you up, there's really nothing to be afraid of."

"Alright, stop joking around. When do you two plan to get married? That way, the Princess of England won't have to worry anymore."

“I’m available anytime, it’s mainly about seeing her,” he said, glancing at Yang Shanshan.

"What does this have to do with me? I never said I wanted to marry you."

"If you don't marry me, who else would you marry? Do you want to marry that guy Bai Qinming?"

“Minister Bai is quite good, we can consider him,” Yang Lin said.

"No, in terms of family background, appearance, and talent, in what way am I inferior to him? Tell me."

"Character".

"Character?" Mu Xinchen laughed in anger. "What's wrong with my character? Is my character bad? I'm upright, trustworthy, honest, and righteous. What's the problem?"

"Indulging in debauchery, unrestrained and dissolute, irresponsible and cynical."

“I…” Mu Xinchen was so angry that he couldn’t speak, looking utterly aggrieved.

"Although Xinchen can be unreliable at times, his character is impeccable."

"Listen to this, Chang Le really has a discerning eye... No, when have I ever been unreliable?"

Everyone couldn't help but laugh.

Then Su Qianrou said, "Don't say that. Prince Ying is still reliable. At least he handled the corruption case in Jiangnan quite well, right?"

"That's right, I found this evidence after risking my life, and I almost didn't make it back."

“That’s absolutely true,” Xiao Yan said.

"Alright, let's raise our glasses together to celebrate the safe return of Prince Ying, and also wish each of us good fortune in the future," Su Qianrou said, raising her glass.

"cheers".

Then, Su Qianrou asked, "Cousin, Nanyi, I heard that you two are getting married soon. Has the wedding date been set?"

"It's settled, February 17th next year," Yang Lin said.

"That's coming soon, there are only three months left."

“I have a few questions. Logically speaking, Nan Yi calls Qian Rou ‘sister-in-law.’ When she marries Young Master Yang, Qian Rou will also call her ‘sister-in-law.’ So, who is whose sister-in-law? Also, if Shan Shan and Xin Chen get married in the future, will Shan Shan call Qian Rou ‘cousin’ or ‘fifth sister-in-law’?” Chang Le asked.

“You know what, it seems their relationship is actually quite intricate,” Xiao Yan chimed in.

"Right?"

“We don’t care about these things. We’ll keep shouting the same way we used to.”

"That's right. Besides, I didn't say I wanted to marry him. Maybe I'll marry someone else."

"Forget about it. You can only marry me. If you dare to marry another man, I will..."

"You just do what you want."

"I'll break that guy's legs," Mu Xinchen said viciously.

Everyone else couldn't help but laugh.

A group of people were eating hot pot, chatting and laughing. The scene was very lively and warm, so much so that even years later, it remains a vivid and memorable memory.