Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

For several days in a row, Mu Jinchen arrived on time and stayed for the entire day until late at night, when Su Qianrou chased him away before he finally left.

Tonight was no different. Su Qianrou sat on the couch reading a book, while he drank tea beside her, showing no intention of leaving.

Su Qianrou glanced at him and said coldly, "Can't you have some self-awareness? Do I have to kick you out before you'll leave?"

Mu Jinchen slowly put down his teacup and said calmly, "No rush, it's still early."

"It's almost midnight, it's still early, let's go back quickly, I need to rest."

"You take me."

"Do you believe I'll have someone kick you out?"

"They dare not."

"Mu Jinchen, I'm only letting you stay here for your sake, don't push your luck."

"I really just wanted you to see me off," he said, taking her hand. "Come on, walk me to the gate," he said, and then pulled her outside.

Su Qianrou wanted to see what tricks he was up to, so she didn't refuse and went out with him.

Soon, the two arrived at the door and stood under the light.

“I’ve already given you the gift, let’s go,” Su Qianrou said, looking at him with interest.

"Then I'm leaving."

"Let's go".

"Goodnight," she said, then turned and left, but in the opposite direction.

Su Qianrou teased, "What's wrong? The Regent doesn't like to use the main gate, he prefers to climb over the wall."

Mu Jinchen smiled slightly and said, "I forgot to tell you, I'm staying here tonight. I'll rest in the courtyard next door. If you can't sleep tonight, you can come and find me."

"Why would someone choose to stay in our simple and unadorned courtyard instead of living in a magnificent royal palace?"

Mu Jinchen walked up to her and leaned closer, saying, "What do you think I'm after?"

Su Qianrou pushed him away, saying, "I'm sleepy, I'm going back to sleep. Do as you please." With that, she strode back into the house.

Mu Jinchen chuckled, then went to the neighboring courtyard.

The next day, after Su Qianrou finished washing up, she came out of the inner room and saw the father and daughter solving the nine-linked rings puzzle.

"Father, this is too difficult, I can't solve it."

"Your father will teach you."

Mu Jinchen demonstrated it to her once, and in no time, he had solved the nine-linked rings.

Su Xiaoxiao clapped her hands and cheered, "Daddy is so amazing!"

“Your mother is the most capable. If it weren’t for your mother, your father wouldn’t have been able to solve it either.”

"Mother can solve it too," Su Xiaoxiao asked.

"Not only did they do it, they also gave those who provoked them a resounding slap in the face."

Su Xiaoxiao said excitedly, "Daddy, tell me quickly."

Seeing her interest, Mu Jinchen told her about the competition between Su Qianrou and Prince Blue seven years ago.

After listening, Su Xiaoxiao was very proud, "As expected of my mother, she's really amazing."

Juxia happened to see Su Qianrou, so she bowed and said, "Madam."

Upon hearing this, Mu Jinchen and Su Xiaoxiao both looked at her.

Immediately afterwards, Su Xiaoxiao ran towards her.

Su Qianrou squatted down and caught her.

Su Xiaoxiao threw herself into her arms, "Mother, you're awake."

Su Qianrou picked her up and sat down on the couch.

Mu Jinchen also walked over and stood in front of the mother and daughter.

"Mom, you're so amazing! You can even solve the nine-linked rings."

"I wouldn't call myself particularly good; I just happen to know how."

"Mother and Father are both so smart, but Xiaoxiao is the dumbest. She just can't figure it out," Su Xiaoxiao said, somewhat disappointed.

Su Qianrou comforted her, saying, "Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. A nine-linked ring doesn't mean anything. We're not experts in everything. For example, I can't paint, can I?"

Su Xiaoxiao looked at Mu Jinchen and asked, "Is there anything Father can't do?"

"I can't play the piano."

Su Xiaoxiao was naturally easygoing, so there was nothing for her to worry about now, and she felt relieved.

Mu Jinchen coughed lightly and reminded her, "Xiaoxiao, is there something you want to tell your mother?"

"Oh, right, Mother, I want to go to Father's mansion to play, is that alright?"

"Why not? You can go with him."

"Can you come with me?"

Su Qianrou glanced at Mu Jinchen, knowing without a doubt that it must have been his suggestion. "I won't go, you go with him."

"Mommy, please come with me. I want to see what the place where you lived looks like. Please come with me, Mommy," Su Xiaoxiao said, clinging to her arm.

Su Qianrou had no choice but to reply, "Okay."

Su Xiaoxiao was overjoyed.

Mu Jinchen couldn't help but smile.

Then, the three of them arrived at the Regent's Palace.

With its green tiles and red eaves, layered buildings and pavilions, Su Xiaoxiao had never seen such a grand, magnificent, and opulent place before. She couldn't help but exclaim, "This is so big and so beautiful, Father! This is your mansion!"

"Um"

Su Xiaoxiao was so curious that she couldn't help but look around.

Upon seeing someone, Yu Lian walked over and was overjoyed to see that it was Su Qianrou. "Your Highness!"

"Uncle Yu, it's been a long time."

"The princess is finally back, and the prince can finally... rest assured."

"Daddy!" Su Xiaoxiao ran over. "Daddy, didn't you say there are many beautiful flowers in the garden? Take me to see them!"

"Okay," Mu Jinchen picked her up.

“This…this is…the little princess,” Yu Lian said, both surprised and delighted.

The news has been circulating in the capital for some time now: Princess Ping Le has returned with her daughter, who is the son of the Regent. Most importantly, Mu Jinchen has confirmed the news.

"Hello, Grandpa," Su Xiaoxiao said politely.

"Good, good, little princess," Yu Lian said, her eyes welling up with tears.

Mu Jinchen looked at Su Qianrou and asked, "Do you want to go to the garden with us, or go to Yanxi Palace first?"

"Let's go to the garden. Yanxi Palace hasn't been lived in for so many years, there must be a thick layer of dust. You should have someone clean it first, so you don't get covered in dust."

"Your Highness, you may not know this, but Yanxi Palace has been cleaned regularly over the years, so it is very clean," Yu Lian said.

Su Qianrou was somewhat surprised, but after thinking about it, she felt it made sense, so she said, "Then I will go to Yanxi Palace to wait for you."

"it is good".

Afterwards, Su Qianrou arrived at Yanxi Palace, pushed open the door and went inside. Sure enough, it was very clean, with not even a fallen leaf on the ground, which showed that someone cleaned it every day. Looking at every plant and tree here, a sense of familiarity washed over her.

Seeing someone intrude, Zhu Xin reprimanded, "Who is here? Don't you know that you cannot enter without the Prince's permission?"

Su Qianrou turned to look at her.

"Your Highness!" Zhu Xin exclaimed with delight, then quickly walked up to her. "Your Highness, it really is you! You're back!"

"You are the heart of bamboo."

Zhu Xin was surprised that the princess still remembered her, and happily replied, "Yes, this servant Zhu Xin greets Your Highness."

"You've been staying here all these years."

"Yes, His Highness asked someone to stay and clean Yanxi Palace, so Yuemei and I stayed."

Su Qianrou seemed lost in thought for a while before finally speaking, "You can go down now."

"Yes, this servant takes her leave," Zhu Xin replied and withdrew.