Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

The next day, before dawn, Su Qianrou woke up and called out, "Chunzhu."

Hearing the sound, Chunzhu came in. "Madam, you're awake."

"What time is it now?"

"At three quarters past the hour of Mao," seeing that she was about to get up, Chunzhu said again, "Madam, it's still early today, won't you sleep a little longer?"

"No, Shanshan and the others probably already know I'm back and will definitely come looking for me," she said, getting up to wash and dress.

Just as she expected, the moment she came out and sat down on the couch, she heard Yang Shanshan calling out, "Cousin, cousin!" Then, she saw Yang Shanshan rushing in, "Cousin, you're really back!"

Su Qianrou smiled sweetly, "Didn't you see it all? How could it be fake?"

Yang Shanshan hugged her excitedly, "It's been five years, you're finally back."

Su Qianrou gently patted her back and said apologetically, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Yang Shanshan let go of her and asked, "How long are you coming back to stay?"

"Stay as long as you want."

"In other words, you don't have to leave."

"Ok".

"That's great!" Yang Shanshan exclaimed excitedly.

At this moment, Li Nanyi also walked in.

Su Qianrou exclaimed with delight, "Nanyi, you're back too!"

"I came back two years ago."

Two years ago, Yang Lin was transferred back to serve as the Vice Minister of War, and she returned with him.

"I have no idea."

"You wouldn't know, we don't even know where you are, so even if we wanted to tell you, we wouldn't know where to send the letter."

"that is".

Although Su Qianrou had corresponded with the Su family members over the years, it was only a few times, and she had completely lost contact with others.

It wasn't that she didn't want to contact everyone; it was mainly because Liangzhou was too remote, and a round trip would take a long time. In addition, at that time she was busy improving people's livelihoods and had no time to care about anything else.

"It was my fault. I apologize to you. I will do anything you ask, as long as you forgive me."

“You said it yourself, you can’t go back on your word,” Yang Shanshan said.

"will not".

"And what about me? Who kept saying they considered me a friend, and who left without a word for five whole years without a trace? Is this how you treat me as a friend?" Chang Le walked in and stared at her.

"Changle, I'm sorry," Su Qianrou said guiltily.

"They all know you left the capital, but I don't know. You didn't tell me because you were afraid I would tell my brother."

Su Qianrou stepped forward and took her hand, explaining, "No, I just didn't want you to be caught in the middle."

"real".

“It’s absolutely true. I know you will keep it a secret for me, but he is your brother. Rather than putting you in a difficult position and causing you inner turmoil, it’s better not to tell you.”

"Alright, I'll forgive you this time, but if it happens again..."

"No, absolutely not. I'll definitely tell you next time I leave."

Chang Le was finally satisfied.

"Qian Rou," a familiar voice came from outside the door.

Su Qianrou had some doubts and uncertainties.

A moment later, Xu Linlin walked in.

Su Qianrou looked at her in surprise, "Linlin, when did you come to the capital?"

Xu Linlin was somewhat surprised to see Princess Chang Le there as well, and respectfully said, "Greetings, Princess Chang Le."

"Madam Gu, there's no need for such formalities."

Then, Xu Linlin walked up to Su Qianrou and replied, "I've been in the capital for more than half a year now."

Yang Shanshan asked curiously, "Cousin, do you know Mrs. Gu?"

Su Qianrou replied with a smile, "We're more than just acquaintances; we're very good friends."

Chang Le thought of something and said, "Madam Gu is from Yangzhou. Did you two meet in Yangzhou?"

"Yes, we've known each other since we were little."

Everyone understands.

Just then, Su Xiaoxiao ran in, went straight to Su Qianrou, hugged her leg, and cried out, "Mother."

Chang Le was shocked. "She...you...you..." Looking at their similar appearances, no one would believe they weren't mother and daughter.

"Xiaoxiao, call her aunt."

"aunt".

Chang Le didn't notice her address because her mind was filled with thoughts of Qian Rou's remarriage and the birth of her daughter, which meant her brother had no chance at all.

The others were overjoyed.

Yang Shanshan squatted down and asked softly, "You're so cute, what's your name?"

"My name is Xiaoxiao."

"Xiaoxiao... Xiaoxiao is so pretty," Yang Shanshan couldn't help but pinch her little cheek, and then asked, "Xiaoxiao, do you know who I am?"

Su Xiaoxiao shook her head, indicating that she didn't know.

"I'm your aunt."

Hello, Auntie.

Yang Shanshan's heart melted instantly. She looked at Su Qianrou and said, "Cousin, Xiaoxiao is just a miniature version of you. You two look so alike."

Not to be outdone, Li Nanyi and Xu Linlin introduced themselves one after another.

Su Xiaoxiao listened obediently, and when she accidentally saw Mu Jinchen come in, she immediately ran towards him, "Daddy."

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at the doorway.

Chang Le was shocked once again.

Mu Xinchen was equally shocked and completely stunned.

Mu Jinchen skillfully picked up Su Xiaoxiao and said gently, "Little Xiaoxiao, did you miss Daddy?"

"think".

"Fifth Brother, who is she...?" Mu Xinchen asked uncertainly.

"My daughter, Xiaoxiao."

"When did you have your daughter? How come I didn't know?"

"You'll know now."

"Wait a minute, isn't she Qianrou's daughter? How did she become yours?" Chang Le was a little confused.

"Are these two things in conflict?"

It seems like there isn't, but Chang Le always feels like something's not right.

Mu Jinchen walked up to Su Qianrou and looked at her.

Su Qianrou said irritably, "What are you doing here?"

"His Majesty, after learning of what you have done for the people of Liangzhou, has rewarded you with many things, which I have brought to you."

"When did the regent start handing out gifts to people?"

"Others don't get this treatment, but you're different."

"Glib and smooth talk".

Yang Shanshan and Xu Linlin couldn't help but chuckle to themselves.

Before Chang Le could react, she asked, "So, whose child is she?"

Yang Shanshan patted her shoulder and said, "Are you stupid? Xiaoxiao calls you aunt. Who do you think her child is?"

"You mean she is Qianrou's and my brother's child?"

"What else?"

Chang Le was so shocked that she couldn't speak.

“So, she really is Fifth Brother’s daughter,” Mu Xinchen said.

Yang Shanshan didn't want to talk to him. Sometimes he was quite smart, but other times he was incredibly stupid. She really didn't know what to say about him.

Su Xiaoxiao looked at Mu Jinchen, puzzled, and asked, "Father, is it strange that I am your daughter? Why are they reacting so strongly?"

“Of course it’s not surprising, they’re just making a big fuss over nothing,” Mu Jinchen replied.

Su Xiaoxiao looked at Chang Le and Mu Xinchen, observing them with curiosity.

Not long after, Liu Xinyue also arrived at this place.

Then a group of people chased after Su Qianrou and asked her many questions.

Su Qianrou could only answer them one by one.