Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Youlan Courtyard

At this moment, Su Qianrou was checking the account books.

"Miss," Chunzhu walked in cheerfully, her smile almost reaching her ears.

Su Qianrou glanced at her and teased, "So happy, did you find some money?"

"No, it has nothing to do with money, it has to do with the lady."

"I".

"Miss, you may not know this, but Prince Ying has been telling everyone that it was you who rejected the prince, not the other way around. So now everyone is saying that the prince has been abandoned by you."

Su Qianrou knew without a doubt that Mu Jinchen had instructed Mu Xinchen to say that, but she never cared about such rumors. Therefore, she wouldn't appreciate his actions. "Is this all that makes you so happy?"

“Aren’t you happy, Miss? Before, everyone said that you were abandoned by the Prince, and they said such awful things. Now that the truth has come out, it can be considered that your innocence has been cleared.”

"You're still too naive."

Chunzhu didn't understand what she meant, so she looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"Do you think this will stop the rumors? No, they'll just say I'm stupid for giving up a perfectly good position as the Regent's wife and being so foolish as to get a divorce."

Chunzhu thought about it and realized that it was indeed the case. Therefore, the smile on her face vanished instantly, replaced by worry.

"Alright, why bother with these things? People can say whatever they want, we'll just ignore them."

"But what they said is too difficult."

"You know they're saying nasty things, yet you still go and ask around. Aren't you just asking for trouble?"

"I couldn't help it, could I?"

Su Qianrou looked at her helplessly, then noticed Su Jing'an walking in. She immediately stood up and said, "Father, what brings you here?"

"I came to see you. How are you feeling? Are you feeling better?"

"Much better, please have a seat."

Su Jing'an walked to the side and sat down. Seeing the account book on the table, he said, "You're not feeling well, why aren't you resting? Why are you looking at the account book?"

"To kill some time, otherwise sitting here will make the time pass too slowly," he said, then asked, "Dad, is there something you need today?"

“I’ve heard everything from your mother. Are you really sure you want to have the baby?”

"I've thought it through. I don't want to lose him."

“You’ve always been independent, and I can’t force you. But you have to understand that it’s not easy for a woman to live alone, let alone with a child. The future may not be easy.”

"Don't worry, Dad, I'll take good care of myself."

Su Jing'an knew her temperament; once she made up her mind, it was hard to change it. So he didn't try to persuade her further, saying, "Fortunately, you're going to Yangzhou, so I can still help you with some arrangements."

"Thank you, Father."

“If you’re not doing well there, don’t force yourself. Remember to tell us, or come home. Your father will take care of everything.”

"it is good".

"When do you plan to leave?"

"I'll leave in a few days after I've settled everything in the capital."

Su Jing'an understood. Thinking that she would be leaving in a few days, she couldn't help but feel a little sad. So she sighed and said, "Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, you will be a mother. I remember when you were first born, you were so tiny and pink. I didn't dare to hold you too tightly. Later, when you grew a little bigger and could walk and run, you liked to run to the door to wait for me to finish my shift. Every time you saw me, you would run towards me and call out 'Daddy' as you ran. Do you still remember?"

"I remember, I still remember that you would always bring me food, like pastries, candied hawthorns, and sugar figurines."

"It's been a long time since I bought you anything. The last time I bought you something was in Yangzhou when you were sick. It's been two years since then."

"You bought it to amuse me when I was little, but now that I'm grown up, I can't expect you to amuse me anymore."

Su Jing'an looked at her and sighed, "If I could, I would wish you had never grown up and could have stayed as carefree as you were when you were a child."

"Growing up has its advantages. I think I'm doing quite well now. I have loving family, friends, and children. I'm very content."

"If you think it's good, then it's good."

Su Qianrou looked at him and said sincerely, "Father, thank you for tolerating my willfulness."

"You suffered a lot because of Wan'er in the past. Now, I only hope that you can be happy. Nothing else matters."

"Dad," Su Qianrou said, somewhat moved. To be honest, Su Jing'an was much better than her father. His slight favoritism was really nothing.

Su Jing'an wasn't the type to be sentimental. He wouldn't have shown his emotions if she hadn't been leaving, so he felt a little embarrassed. "Alright, I still have some official business to attend to, so I'll head back first," he said, standing up. He then noticed the account book on the table and added, "You need to rest now, so don't look at the account book. It's too tiring."

"Okay," Su Qianrou replied, then got up to see him off.

"Don't bother seeing me off, you should get some rest," she said, and strode out.

As Su Qianrou watched his departing figure, she felt somewhat indebted. Although she didn't care about other people's opinions, the Su family had indeed been ridiculed because of her, yet they had never uttered a word in her defense.

Pinshixuan

The next day, in the accounting office, Su Qianrou was engrossed in writing something.

A short while later, Lin Xiaoyang walked in and asked, "I heard from the waiter that you were looking for me, but is there a problem with the account books?"

"No, it's that I need to trouble you, cousin. Please have a seat."

Lin Xiaoyang walked over and sat down.

Then, Su Qianrou said, "I will be leaving the capital soon, please take good care of Pinshixuan, my cousin."

"You're leaving the capital?" Lin Xiaoyang asked in surprise.

"Ok".

Lin Xiaoyang knew why without even thinking, and said, "Although you have divorced the prince, you don't necessarily have to leave."

"Change your place, change your mood."

"So, have you decided where you're going?"

Yangzhou.

"Although Yangzhou cannot compare to the capital, it is still quite prosperous, and you grew up there, so you are very familiar with it. It is a nice place." Then he asked, "When will you leave?"

"Three days later."

"So fast, how long will it take?"

"We don't know yet."

"My uncle and aunt agreed."

"Ok".

"In that case, I won't try to persuade you anymore. Don't worry, Pinshixuan will be fine with me here."

"I hope my cousin won't tell anyone about this."

"Don't worry, no matter who asks, I will not know anything."

"Thank you, cousin."

“We’re all family, no need to be so polite,” she said, then stood up. Then, as if remembering something, she added, “By the way, find some time to go back and visit your grandparents. They’re very worried about you. Say goodbye to them while you’re at it.”

"it is good".

"Then I'll go and get busy."

"it is good".

Lin Xiaoyang walked out.

Su Qianrou continued with what she was doing.