Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Mu Jinchen went inside and looked at the room, which felt both familiar and somewhat strange, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Then, he walked to the bedside, picked up the storybook on it, and casually flipped it open. He noticed that one corner was folded up. He knew that this was a mark made by Su Qianrou to make it easier to continue reading next time.

Then, looking at the chessboard to the side, the pieces were scattered and disorganized, clearly indicating that the player was playing casually and without any care.

Then, he walked to the rocking chair and couldn't help but recall how Su Qianrou had waited for him here the night before until she fell asleep. Unfortunately, from now on, no one would wait for him to come back here anymore. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little sad.

At this moment, Granny Qi walked in and called out, "Your Highness."

Mu Jinchen snapped out of his reverie and asked, "What is it?"

"The princess did not take the betrothal gifts you gave her back then, and we don't know what to do with them."

Mu Jinchen looked at her in disbelief, "What did you say? She didn't take the betrothal gifts with her."

"Yes, the princess only took her dowry with her."

Rou'er, are you trying to sever all ties with me? Mu Jinchen was very sad, and then said, "Leave it for now."

"Yes," then Granny Qi asked, "Should we remove the servants from Yanxi Palace?"

"No need. Let them stay here to take care of the daily cleaning, but they must not touch a single plant or tree. They must be kept exactly as they are."

"Yes," Granny Qi said, but hesitated because she still had something to ask.

"Is there anything else?"

"This old servant wonders what Your Highness intends to do."

"Do you want to go back or stay?"

"This old servant wishes to stay."

"Then stay and work with Yu Lian to manage the affairs of the manor."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Afterwards, Mu Jinchen returned to Fuyun Palace and went to his study.

Yingfeng waited on the side, unable to help but think to himself, "The prince is really dedicated. Even though the princess is gone, he still has the mood to handle official business."

"Fifth Brother, Fifth Brother, I heard you and Fifth Sister-in-law have divorced, is it true?" Mu Xinchen rushed in anxiously.

Mu Jinchen ignored him.

Yingfeng answered for him, "Your Highness, it is true."

"No, Fifth Brother, are you crazy? You're going to abandon Fifth Sister-in-law for a country bumpkin? What does that woman have that compares to Fifth Sister-in-law? Tell me, is she prettier or more talented than Fifth Sister-in-law? How could you give up Fifth Sister-in-law for her?"

"Stop making noise, get out."

"Now you want to drive me away because of her? I want to see what she looks like that has made you lose your usual rationality." Then he looked at Yingfeng and said, "Tell me, where is that woman now? I'm going to find her."

"Your Highness, there's no need to look. That woman isn't even worth a hair on the Princess's head."

"So what did Fifth Brother see in her that made him reject such a good person as Fifth Sister-in-law?"

“I want to know too,” Chang Le walked in, looked at Mu Jinchen, and said, “Qian Rou was there to keep things under control for you in the capital and help you solve your problems. If it weren’t for her, the court would be in chaos by now. And during the time you were missing, she worried about you every day. But you did the opposite, getting involved with another woman and even bringing her back. And that’s not all, you even want to divorce Qian Rou. If it weren’t for Qian Rou’s status, would you have even divorced her? Your Majesty, you really are… inhuman.”

"That's right, Fifth Brother, you're so heartless. Fifth Sister-in-law has done so much for you, but you don't appreciate it at all. You even kicked her aside. Do you even have any humanity left?"

"I heard from Chunzhu that during the two weeks that Your Highness was missing, the Princess Consort fell ill but dared not call the imperial physician, for fear that the Empress Dowager and the court officials would take the opportunity to make trouble if they found out."

"My fifth sister-in-law was sick during that time, but I really didn't know that."

“Don’t even mention you, I didn’t know either,” Chang Le said.

"Why didn't you say so sooner?" Mu Jinchen rebuked angrily.

"I only heard it from Chunzhu a couple of days ago. After that, a lot happened and I forgot about it. I only remembered it now."

"Did Chunzhu say what illness she has?"

"no".

"Why don't you ask? What use are you to me?" Seeing that he was still standing there dumbfounded, Mu Jinchen said impatiently, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and ask."

"Your Highness, it's not that I don't want to go, the problem is that Chunzhu is unwilling to see me right now."

"Why don't you ask Yingyue? Do I need to teach you that?"

“Yingyue is now the Princess’s person. The Prince knows what kind of person she is. She is very tight-lipped. Even if her subordinate is her own brother, she won’t say anything.”

"Can't you think of other ways? You can't even handle this simple thing. What use are you?"

"Fifth Brother, don't you think it's a bit late for you to show your concern now?"

"Exactly. Now that you're divorced, what's the point of caring about them? It just makes you look hypocritical."

"Have you two said enough? If you have, then get out," Mu Jinchen said impatiently.

"Look, they won't even let people talk about it."

"Brother, I'm not trying to be mean, but you're a heartless man. Not only have you been unfaithful, but you've also abandoned your wife and children. You should be glad you're the Regent, otherwise, Lord Su and his two sons would never have let you off the hook."

"Chang Le is right, Fifth Brother. I really misjudged you before. I never thought you were this kind of person. You're a complete bastard."

Mu Jinchen was already annoyed, and their noise only made his head ache more, so he said coldly, "Get out."

"Hmph, I don't want to stay any longer, Your Majesty. You've really disappointed me. Just wait and see what happens," Chang Le said, then walked out without looking back.

"Fifth Brother, you really..." Mu Xinchen sighed deeply, and then left the study.

"Your Majesty".

"go out".

Yingfeng wanted to ask if they should continue to inquire about Su Qianrou's illness, but before he could even ask, he was kicked out.

Mu Jinchen was very agitated and leaned back in his chair, looking somewhat helpless.

Su Fu

In Youlan Courtyard, Juxia and Qiulan were reporting on the dowry situation to Su Qianrou.

“Your Highness, all your dowry has been brought back, not a single piece missing. As for the betrothal gifts from the Prince, they have been placed untouched in the storeroom of Yanxi Palace, just as Your Highness had instructed,” Juxia said.

Qiulan said, "Because your dowry was quite large, it couldn't fit in Youlan Courtyard, so some of the larger items were placed in the neighboring courtyard."

"You've worked hard, taking stock of all the dowry in such a short time. Judging from your condition, you probably didn't sleep at all last night. Go and get some sleep, don't wear yourself out... By the way, now that I'm divorced, it's not appropriate to call me Princess anymore. Let's call me Miss instead."

“Yes, Miss,” Chunzhu, Juxia, and Qiulan replied in unison.