Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Mu Jinchen and Mu Zexuan walked towards the Imperial Study.

In less than a mile, Mu Zexuan stole glances at Mu Jinchen no less than ten times. Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "Uncle, are you angry?"

"no".

Mu Zexuan was not quite convinced and was about to say something more when a woman's voice came from behind him, "Your Highness."

Upon hearing this, Mu Jinchen did not stop and continued walking forward, while Mu Zexuan turned his head to look.

"This humble woman greets Your Majesty."

"Miss Qin, what brings you here?"

"Your Majesty, this humble woman..." Qin Zhenzhen glanced at Mu Jinchen and saw him enter the Imperial Study, which made her somewhat anxious.

"Miss Qin is here to see the Imperial Uncle."

Qin Zhenzhen replied shyly, "Yes."

"Oh, then you can go in."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Qin Zhenzhen couldn't help but smile, and then eagerly went inside.

Xiao Li asked, puzzled, "Your Majesty, you know that Miss Qin likes the Prince, so why did you let her in?"

"She likes the royal uncle, but the royal uncle doesn't like her."

"But……".

"No buts. She is from the Duke of Ming's mansion, and it is impossible for the Imperial Uncle to marry her."

Little Li thought about it and agreed, then asked, "So where do we go now?"

"Go in and listen to what they have to say."

"ah".

Before Xiao Li could react, Mu Zexuan went inside. Seeing this, Xiao Li hurriedly followed.

In the imperial study, Mu Jinchen sat on the dragon throne, preparing to review memorials.

Qin Zhenzhen stood shyly in front of him, gazing at him with tender affection.

Mu Jinchen asked expressionlessly, "Is there anything I can help you with, Miss Qin?"

"My birthday is in two days. I wish to hold a banquet at my residence. I wonder if Your Highness would be willing to attend?"

"I'm not going."

Qin Zhenzhen had guessed he would refuse, but she hadn't expected him to be so resolute, so she was a little sad. Looking at him, her eyes were blurry with tears, making her look pitiful.

If it were any other man, seeing her like this, he would surely comfort her. However, the person in front of her was Mu Jinchen, who not only didn't offer any comfort, but didn't even glance at her.

Seeing this, Yingfeng said, "Miss Qin, His Highness still has memorials to deal with. If you have nothing else to do, you might as well leave first."

Qin Zhenzhen was unwilling to give up and looked at Mu Jinchen, only to see him with his head down, slowly reviewing memorials, showing no intention of paying attention to her at all, which made her feel a little sad.

"Miss Qin, please."

Even though Qin Zhenzhen was unwilling, she had no face to stay any longer, so she said, "This subject takes her leave." However, her gaze remained on Mu Jinchen. Seeing that he did not try to stop her, she reluctantly turned and left.

When she reached the door, she saw Mu Zexuan. Although he was only eight years old, she still felt a little embarrassed, so she curtsied and quickly walked out.

As Mu Zexuan walked towards Mu Jinchen, he said, "Uncle, you'll never be able to find a wife if you keep going like this."

Mu Jinchen ignored his words.

Mu Zexuan walked to his side and said again, unwilling to give up, "Uncle, are you really not going to consider Sister Su? Look, Sister Su is beautiful, talented, can cook, and can play chess. Isn't she wonderful? Countless people would want a woman like her. If you don't hurry up, you'll really miss out. Then you'll have nowhere to cry."

"Your Majesty is right, Your Highness. I also think Miss Su is quite nice. Why don't you consider her?"

"If you have nothing better to do, I don't mind finding you something to do."

"Uncle, tell me honestly, do you... dislike women?"

Mu Jinchen didn't speak, so Mu Zexuan took it as a tacit agreement and said, "Sure enough, I knew it. There isn't a single woman in your mansion, only men. There must be something wrong." Then, he strode up to Yingfeng and questioned, "Is it you? Confess to me honestly."

Yingfeng looked bewildered, not knowing what he was talking about, so he asked, "I wonder what Your Majesty wants me to explain?"

"You are actually my royal uncle's male concubine, aren't you?"

"Your Majesty, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. How could I, a man of seven feet tall, possibly be... This is absolutely impossible," Yingfeng said excitedly, vehemently denying it.

"If it's not you, then who else could it be?" Suddenly realizing something, "I know, it's Prince Ying, isn't it? It must be him. I knew it! That's why he's always following behind my uncle. No wonder Princess Ying proposed marriage to him, and he refused. Now I finally understand. Someone, go and summon Prince Ying to me. Today I must give him a good talking-to."

Seeing that he was getting more and more outrageous, Mu Jinchen finally spoke up: "Have you made enough of a scene?"

"I'm not joking, I'm very serious," Mu Zexuan said solemnly.

Mu Jinchen explained helplessly, "I don't like women because I find them troublesome, but that doesn't mean I'm into men."

"Really?" Mu Zexuan looked at him with a hint of disbelief.

"Otherwise, you don't think about important matters all day long, you just daydream."

"How can you blame me? It's all because of you. You're over twenty and still not married, and your household is full of men. Anyone would be suspicious, you know?"

"Yes, His Majesty is right. Your Highness, you really should find a princess. Otherwise, not only will His Majesty misunderstand, but I'm afraid the people of Yunyue will also have doubts."

"I think you're all just bored... Have you finished your homework? And you, have you found out what I asked you to investigate?"

Mu Zexuan and Ying Feng promptly shut up.

Then, Mu Jinchen said, "Go to the Marquis of Anping's residence."

Yingfeng asked in surprise, "Your Highness, have you thought it through and want to marry Miss Su as your concubine?"

"I will have someone draft an edict immediately."

"Enough, is that all you have on your minds?"

"Then why did you send your subordinates to the Marquis of Anping's residence?"

"I am sending you to inform Su Jing'an to attend the morning court session tomorrow."

"Oh, I understand. Your Highness intends to start with your future father-in-law," Yingfeng said seriously.

Mu Jinchen glanced at him directly and said, "If you want to die, I can grant your wish."

"Hehe, just kidding, I'll go right away," he said, and quickly walked out, not daring to linger for even a moment longer.

Then, Mu Jinchen looked at Mu Zexuan.

Before he could speak, Mu Zexuan looked at Xiao Li Zi and said in a fake tone, "Xiao Li Zi, I remember there's still one article I haven't memorized yet. Let's go memorize it." After saying that, he strode out.

Mu Jinchen watched his retreating figure, shook his head secretly, and then lowered his head to continue reviewing the memorials.