Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

When Su Jinsen saw Su Qianrou, he kept making "ah ah ah" noises and reached out to her, wanting her to hug him.

Lin Rong said helplessly, "This child is so happy to see his aunt."

“After all, it’s been a long time since you’ve been back. Little Sen’er must miss his auntie, right?” As she spoke, Su Qianrou took Su Jinsen from Lin Rong’s hands and then said, “I heard that our little Sen’er can greet people now. Come on, call her auntie, and auntie will give you two big red envelopes.”

Su Jinsen looked curiously at the red envelope in her hand and couldn't help but reach out to grab it.

"Little Sen'er can only take it by calling her aunt. Come on, learn from your aunt."

"Gurgle, gurgle."

"Little Sen'er is so smart. Here's a big red envelope. I wish our little Sen'er a healthy and strong growth in the new year."

"Sis, where's mine?"

“How old are you? You’re still asking your sister for red envelopes. Don’t you know shame?” Lin Rong said.

Su Jing'an also said, "You're getting married in a few months, and you still have the nerve to ask your sister for a red envelope? Don't you have any shame?"

"It's because I'm getting married this year that I asked my sister for it, otherwise I wouldn't be able to get it next year."

Su Qianrou chuckled and took out two more red envelopes. "Don't worry, you'll get your share. Here, these are from your brother-in-law and me."

Su Haoyu happily accepted it, saying, "Thank you, sister, thank you, brother-in-law."

"Look at you, anyone who didn't know better would think we've mistreated you."

"Exactly, they're this happy about just two red envelopes."

“Dad, Mom, you’re being superficial. Do you think I’m after the money in the red envelopes? If you think that, you’re sorely mistaken. What I’m after is the special meaning these two red envelopes hold.”

"What does it mean?" Lin Rong asked.

"This is the first Chinese New Year red envelope my sister and brother-in-law gave me, so it's very meaningful."

"Quick-witted and eloquent," Su Jing'an said.

"Xiaoyu, you're really something now, you've got a whole repertoire of sweet talk. People who are about to get married are different, their words have become so sweet."

"Sister, I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart."

Su Qianrou looked at Mu Jinchen, "You taught me."

"no".

"I thought I was learning sweet talk from you."

"Those were all the truth."

"These are my heartfelt words," Su Qianrou said meaningfully.

Mu Jinchen thought of something and smiled faintly, "Indeed."

Su Qianrou glanced at him, then placed Su Jinsen in his hands, saying, "Hold me for a while, my hands are tired."

Mu Jinchen hurriedly took it.

Su Jinsen didn't cry either, but looked at him curiously.

Afraid that he would get angry, Song Shiyu quickly said, "Let me carry you."

"It's alright, sister-in-law, let him hold you."

"This..." Seeing that Mu Jinchen was not angry, Song Shiyu was relieved.

Lin Rong also breathed a sigh of relief. Although Mu Jinchen was their son-in-law, his status was such that no one dared to be negligent. She then took out a red envelope and handed it to Su Qianrou, saying, "This is from your mother. May you have a peaceful, prosperous, happy, and healthy new year."

Su Jing'an also took out a red envelope and handed it to her, saying, "Then I wish you all your dreams come true and everything goes well in the new year."

Su Qianrou did not refuse and happily accepted it, saying, "Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Mom."

Then, Su Jing'an and Lin Rong also gave one to Mu Jinchen.

"It's not much money, just for good luck. Your Highness, please don't mind. I wish Your Highness peace, health, and good fortune in the new year," Lin Rong said.

Su Jing'an then said, "I wish Your Highness a smooth journey and all things going well."

Mu Jinchen looked at Su Qianrou.

"Why are you looking at me? It's a gift from your parents, so just take it."

Mu Jinchen then accepted it, saying, "Thank you."

"We're all family, no need to thank me."

They always said things like "we're all family, no need to be polite," but no one took it to heart because they all knew it was just a polite phrase. But now that the phrase has become a reality, Mu Jinchen feels it deeply. He realized what it feels like to be cared for by family.

Then Su Jing'an said, "Alright, let's have our meal first."

“Yes, let’s have a meal first, and then we can chat slowly,” Lin Rong agreed.

"Your Highness, give Sen'er to me."

So Mu Jinchen gave Su Jinsen to Su Mingxuan.

After Su Mingxuan took it, he gave it to Song Shiyu to take care of.

Then, the group sat down to eat.

After the meal, Su Jing'an led Mu Jinchen to the study, and Su Mingxuan and Su Haoyu followed.

Su Jinsen got sleepy after eating, so Song Shiyu took him back to sleep.

As for Su Qianrou and Lin Rong, they returned to Meilan Courtyard.

Meiran-in

Su Qianrou and Lin Rong sat on the couch drinking tea.

Lin Rong asked, "Just now, the prince didn't seem to dislike children, so why is he postponing having children for five years? Is there some hidden reason behind this?"

Su Qianrou did not hide anything and said frankly, "It's because I don't want to have children so early. Mother knows that having children is an extremely dangerous thing, and I am still young, so I want to have children a few years later."

"Rou'er, you're so foolish. Right now, your relationship with the Prince is going well, and there are no concubines or maids in the mansion. This is such a good opportunity, but you don't want a child. In a few years, when your relationship has faded and other people have entered the mansion, you may not be able to have a child even if you want one."

"No one will be allowed into the mansion, Mother, please don't worry."

"I never knew you were so naive. Do you really expect the Prince to have only one woman in his life? Rou'er, don't think about it. That's impossible. There is no man in this world who will never change his mind. No matter how good he says now, he will change his mind sooner or later. As the saying goes, the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment. So, Rou'er, listen to your mother's advice. Don't place all your hopes on the Prince, lest you get hurt in the future," Lin Rong said earnestly.

Su Qianrou knew she had misunderstood, but she didn't explain. She just said, "Mother, don't worry, I know what I'm doing and I won't let myself get hurt."

"Mother knows you've always been decisive, but relationships aren't as simple as you think. This isn't just about the two of you, not to mention he's the regent of the current dynasty. His every move and word concerns the entire court. So, even if he's unwilling, there's no guarantee he won't be forced to marry another woman due to some pressure or other reason. Do you understand?"

"Mother, I know."

"You know that's good. So you'd better have a child as soon as possible to protect yourself, otherwise you won't have a good life in the future."

"Mom, don't worry about me. I know what I'm doing. Xiaoyu's wedding date has been set, right? If there's anything I can help with, just let me know."

"We're alright here, but it's mainly the Liu family. As you know, the Liu family now consists of General Liu, Young Master Liu, and Xinyue. General Liu is in poor health and can't handle the wedding, so it's up to Young Master Liu to do it. But what does a grown man like Young Master Liu know about these things?"

“It’s no big deal. I’ll have Granny Qi help after the New Year.”

“Isn’t Granny Qi the prince’s wet nurse? Would the prince agree to that?”

“Now that Granny Qi is my person, it’s not up to him to disagree.”

"You," Lin Rong said, feeling both happy and worried.

Su Qianrou simply smiled.