Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

The next day, Su Qianrou was waiting for Mu Zexuan and the eldest princess to come for their meal.

Before long, the two of them walked in together.

"Imperial Aunt".

"You came together."

"No, we just happened to run into each other at the entrance," Mu Zexuan explained.

Su Qianrou understood and said, "Sit down."

Mu Zexuan saw the pot on the table and asked, "Are we going to eat hot pot?"

"No, this is pork tripe and chicken soup. You've always wanted to eat it, so I specially asked the Imperial Study to make it."

Mu Zexuan said happily, "Thank you, Auntie," and then sat down eagerly.

I had always heard Mu Xinchen say how delicious the new pork tripe and chicken dish at Pinshixuan was, but Mu Jinchen refused to take me out of the palace, so I never had the chance to try it. Today, I finally got my wish.

The eldest princess seemed somewhat at a loss, so she stood still.

Seeing that she was still standing, Su Qianrou asked, "Why doesn't the eldest princess sit down?"

"I..." The eldest princess glanced at the seat next to Mu Zexuan, hesitant to sit down.

Su Qianrou noticed her nervousness and said, "It's alright, we don't need to worry about hierarchy today, just sit wherever you like."

Mu Zexuan also said, "Please sit down, it's alright, eldest princess."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," the eldest princess said, and then sat down.

Su Qianrou ladled a bowl of soup for each of them, saying, "Try it and see if it tastes good."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," the eldest princess said, somewhat flattered.

Mu Zexuan took a sip and exclaimed in delight, "It's delicious! No wonder Prince Ying always mentions it."

Su Qianrou picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his bowl, saying, "Try this chicken again."

"tasty".

"Eat more if you like it. I've noticed you've lost weight lately. Haven't you been resting much? Studying is important, but your health is even more important. You need to take care of yourself and not overwork yourself."

"Your Majesty, there's no need to worry. I know my limits and won't get tired."

"It's good that you know your limits... Okay, eat up, I won't say anything more, or you'll just find me annoying."

"No, I like hearing my aunt say these things."

Su Qianrou chuckled, "Alright, stop being so hypocritical. Nobody likes to be nagged."

Seeing that she didn't believe him, Mu Zexuan put down his chopsticks and said seriously, "It's true, I feel very warm when my aunt tells me these things."

"It seems I haven't said enough. I hope you won't find me annoying in the future."

"No, my aunt is just concerned about me."

Su Qianrou smiled and said, "Alright, eat up."

Mu Zexuan then picked up his chopsticks again and continued eating.

The eldest princess watched with great envy. She wished someone would care for her like that and give her advice, even if it was just a simple sentence, it would warm her heart.

However, in this world, probably no one except the old woman would care about her.

Su Qianrou noticed that she was in low spirits, so she asked with concern, "What's wrong, Princess? Is it not to your liking?"

"no".

"If you don't like it, just tell me and I'll have the imperial kitchen prepare something else for you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, but no need, I like it very much."

"Eat as much as you like, don't be shy."

"it is good".

Seeing that she was still a little reserved, Su Qianrou picked up a piece of pig's stomach and put it in her bowl. "This is pig's stomach. Try it. I don't know if you can get used to it."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Take whatever you want to eat, don't feel embarrassed."

"it is good".

Then Su Qianrou said, "I will stay in the palace for a while longer. If you have time, you can come and visit me. We can chat and keep each other company."

Upon hearing this, the eldest princess's eyes lit up immediately, and she asked nervously and expectantly, "Really?"

"Of course you can, why not? You can come anytime you want."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," the eldest princess said, overjoyed, a smile finally appearing on her face.

"Look at you, you've said thank you so many times in just this short time."

The eldest princess was a little embarrassed.

"Alright, eat up, eat more, and if you're still hungry, we'll have the imperial kitchen send more."

"Aunt, you think too highly of us. There are so many dishes, how can we possibly finish them all?"

"It's okay, eat slowly."

In the end, all three of them were stuffed.

Southwest Military Camp

Mu Jinchen had just returned from outside and was walking towards his tent.

Yingfeng followed behind him and inadvertently saw a sky full of stars. She exclaimed in surprise, "Your Highness, look, there are so many stars in the sky tonight!"

Mu Jinchen looked up and, sure enough, the sky was full of stars. This reminded him of the day he watched the stars with Su Qianrou. He thought that if he had the chance in the future, he would definitely bring her to see them. Afterwards, he returned to his tent and couldn't help but write her a letter.

Rou'er, do you remember the starry sky I told you about in the military camp? I saw it again today, it was so beautiful. It's a pity you weren't here, otherwise you would have been so happy. The stars are not the same as last night, for whom do I stand in the wind and dew all night long? My lingering thoughts are like pulling out the last threads of a silkworm cocoon, my heart is like peeling a banana after a painful break. Rou'er, I miss you, I miss you so much. Do you miss me too?

Qingxin Pavilion

Su Qianrou stood in the corridor, looking up at the sky and the twinkling stars. A person involuntarily came to mind. It had been a month since they last saw each other. She had to admit she missed him quite a bit and wondered what he was doing now.

Before long, Yingyue came over and interrupted her thoughts, "Your Highness."

Su Qianrou snapped out of her daze and asked, "What's wrong?"

"We found out. That Wang Bing is a remnant of Prince Yu's faction."

"King Yu".

"Yes".

Su Qianrou couldn't help but think of the female assassin who had infiltrated their palace using the Empress Dowager. It seemed that she was also one of Prince Yu's people. In that case, he had arranged a lot of people in the palace. Then she said, "After court tomorrow, have Prince Ying come over. Also, have the secret guards continue to keep an eye on Changshou Palace."

"Yes".

Fengtian Hall

"Dismiss the court," Emperor Xiao Li announced, and the ministers gradually emerged from the hall.

Juxia waited at the door, and after a while she saw Mu Xinchen come out. She then stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Your Highness. Your Highness, the Princess Consort invites you."

"Fifth Sister-in-law is looking for me."

"Yes".

Mu Xinchen was a little curious, wondering what Su Qianrou wanted to see him about, so he said, "Lead the way."

"This way, Your Highness."

When the ministers saw Juxia coming to see Mu Xinchen, they were also very curious and couldn't help but take a second look. When they saw them leaving together, they couldn't help but speculate.

Qingxin Pavilion

When Mu Xinchen arrived, Su Qianrou had just gotten up and was still washing up.

"Please wait here for a moment, Your Highness, while I go and fetch the Princess."

Mu Xinchen didn't pay any attention and sat down to the side.

About fifteen minutes later, Su Qianrou came in and said, "I'm sorry to have kept the young master waiting."

Mu Xinchen stood up and called out, "Fifth Sister-in-law."

"I'm so sorry to have kept the young master waiting."

"No, I don't know what brings Fifth Sister-in-law to see me today."

"Sit down and talk."

Then the two sat down.

Then, Su Qianrou asked, "Does Your Highness know that Prince Yu has arranged many people in the palace?"

"Know".

"Do you know that a eunuch has recently appeared by the side of the Empress Dowager?"

"I don't know," she said, then added, "From what Fifth Sister-in-law said, it seems that the eunuch is one of Prince Yu's men."

"Ok".

"Therefore, the Empress Dowager's sudden decision to assume the reins of government was at his instigation."

Su Qianrou nodded.

“Now that Prince Yu has been exiled, they are still restless.”

"This matter cannot be left unattended. Therefore, I have summoned you today to ask you to follow the clues and completely eliminate those people."

"Fifth Sister-in-law, don't worry, leave this to me."

"Don't alert the enemy; investigate discreetly first."

"it is good".

"Thank you for your trouble, Your Highness."

"You're too kind, Fifth Sister-in-law," she said, then stood up and added, "If Fifth Sister-in-law has nothing else to say, then I'll head back now."

"Alright, Your Highness, please take care."

Mu Xinchen walked out.

Su Qianrou also got up and went to have breakfast.