Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

That evening, Su Qianrou came out of the shower, and Mu Jinchen was reading a book, seemingly unaware of her presence.

Su Qianrou couldn't help but feel puzzled. According to his usual behavior, he would definitely put down the book he was holding and then extend his hands to her to let her come over. But today he was acting out of character, which was really abnormal. So she walked over and asked, "What are you looking at so intently?"

Mu Jinchen did not answer, ignoring him completely.

"I'm asking you a question."

Mu Jinchen still did not respond.

"What are you doing now?" After saying that, Su Qianrou walked to the side and sat down. But as soon as she turned around, he pulled her into his arms. "You can't see me or hear me, can you? Now you can see and hear me."

"I was just angry."

"What are you angry about? Who provoked you?"

"Who else could it be but you?"

"What did I do to offend you this time?"

"You said you were coming to revisit this old place, but you not only brought Xiao Xuan along, but also so many other people."

"I just thought it would be more lively with more people."

"It's so lively, so lively that you don't even notice me anymore."

Su Qianrou couldn't help but laugh, then pinched his nose and said, "You really are a jealous person."

"We don't get to spend much time together to begin with, and we were hoping to have some quality time alone when we got out. But instead, we were surrounded by a group of people, and we didn't even get a chance to talk."

"Aren't we talking about this right now? Besides, we eat and sleep together every day, we spend a lot of time together, maybe we'll get tired of each other after a while."

"We've only been married a short time, less than six months, and you're already tired of me."

"No, I mean you get tired of it after a while."

"If you're tired of me, it means you've lost interest in me. Looks like I haven't tried hard enough," he said, his hands wandering restlessly over her waist.

Su Qianrou pressed his hand down, "No, I didn't."

Mu Jinchen couldn't move his hands, but he could use his fingers, so he gently stroked her back. "Nothing, you haven't lost interest in me, or you haven't..."

Su Qianrou was only wearing a plain dress, so she could clearly feel his small movements. Waves of tingling sensations made her mind wander and her body go weak.

Just then, Chunzhu and Su Haoyu's conversation could be heard outside the door.

"Second Young Master".

"Is my sister asleep?"

"not yet".

"Then I'll go in and find her."

Upon hearing this, Su Qianrou quickly got off Mu Jinchen's lap.

Su Haoyu came in and saw her flustered appearance, so he asked in confusion, "Sister, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, why are you here?" Su Qianrou pretended to be nonchalant and sat down to the side.

"I need your help with something," she said, then looked at Mu Jinchen and called out, "Brother-in-law."

Mu Jinchen nodded in response.

“Sit down and talk,” Su Qianrou said.

So Su Haoyu went over and sat down.

"Speak, what makes you come to see me so late at night?"

"It's about me and Xinyue."

"What happened between you and Xinyue?"

“We are doing well, but General Liu is not doing well. His health is deteriorating. Xinyue is worried about him, so she has been depressed lately. I am thinking about whether we should get married as soon as possible so that General Liu can see it. Maybe he will be happy and get better. But, Mother does not know about us yet. I am afraid…”

"You're afraid that your mother won't like Xinyue."

"Yes, you know the current situation of the Liu family. I'm afraid Mother won't be satisfied."

"Mother is not that kind of person."

“I know, but I still can’t help but worry. What if she doesn’t like me? Then Xinyue and I definitely won’t be able to be together. Xinyue looks strong, but she’s actually very fragile inside. If Mother doesn’t like her, she will definitely break up with me. So, I want you to go home sometime and talk to Mother about this with me. Mother will listen to you. With you acting as a mediator, she definitely won’t object.”

"Don't worry, your mother loves her children. She won't object to anything we like. Look at you, you said you wanted to join the army. She knew it was very dangerous, but she still let you go. So, just relax."

"I know, but isn't this just in case?"

"Alright, I'll go back in a few days."

Su Haoyu said happily, "Sister Xie... it's getting late, I won't disturb you any longer. You and your brother-in-law should get some rest."

"You too, get some rest."

"Okay, brother-in-law, I'm leaving."

"Ok".

Then, Su Haoyu walked out.

Su Qianrou, on the other hand, seemed lost in thought.

"What are you thinking about?" Mu Jinchen asked.

"I think it's a bit too early for Xiaoyu to be talking about marriage at less than fifteen years old. But General Liu's health is indeed not very good, and he probably doesn't have much time left. If he can see his granddaughter get married, it would be a blessing."

"They can't get married until next year at the earliest, by which time your brother will be fifteen."

"Isn't fifteen years old too early? They're still minors."

"Usually, people get married between the ages of fifteen and eighteen. It's very rare for someone like me to be over twenty and still unmarried."

"That's true, times have changed, and we can't compare them."

"What era is different?"

Su Qianrou then realized she had let something slip, "I meant we have different ideas. I think fifteen is too early, still a child, and yet she has to get married and start a career."

"Don't forget, you're only sixteen years old now."

"So, wouldn't you call this an old cow eating young grass?" Su Qianrou teased.

Mu Jinchen reached out and pulled her into his arms, holding her close. "Who are you calling an old cow eating young grass?" he said, his tone full of threat.

No, you misheard.

"Really?" he said, picking her up in his arms.

Su Qianrou instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck.

Mu Jinchen placed her on the bed, then leaned down and pressed her beneath him. "Today I'll show you whether you're really Lao Niu," he said, and before she could respond, he kissed her red lips forcefully and domineeringly.

Su Qianrou couldn't refuse, so she had no choice but to go along with him.

Just as the two were lost in their kiss, Xiao Yaxuan's voice rang out from outside the door.

"Sister Qianrou".

"Princess, what brings you here?" Chunzhu hurriedly stopped her at the door.

"I'm looking for Sister Qianrou. Is Sister Qianrou inside?"

"Yes, but..."

"That's fine, I'll go in and find her."

When Su Qianrou heard that she was about to come in, she quickly pushed Mu Jinchen away.

Mu Jinchen was not giving up and wanted to continue.

Su Qianrou placed her hands on his chest, "Stop fooling around, Xiao Ya'er is here."

"Don't worry about her, she'll leave soon."

"No, what if she comes in?"

"Princess, the Princess Consort is asleep. Why don't you come again tomorrow?"

"But I want to sleep with Sister Qianrou," Xiao Yaxuan said, feeling wronged.

Su Qianrou thought of how she had always said she wanted to sleep with her, but so much time had passed and she still hadn't been able to satisfy her. She couldn't bear to refuse again, so she pushed Mu Jinchen away and said, "Let Xiaoya'er in."

Mu Jinchen looked at her with a frustrated expression.

Su Qianrou chose to turn a blind eye.