Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

When she returned to Chaoxi Courtyard, Su Qianrou had just woken up and was sitting on the couch, propping her head up with her hands and closing her eyes to rest.

So Chunzhu placed the food box on the table, then went over and asked with concern, "Miss, you're awake. Does your head still hurt?"

"Much better."

"That's good... Oh, by the way, Miss, this was sent by the Regent," he said, taking out the silver notes and handing them to her.

Su Qianrou then opened her eyes, looked at her, and seeing the silver notes in her hand, thought of something and asked, "How much?"

"Three thousand taels."

"They're quite generous, let's keep it."

"Yes," she said, then added, "Miss, that Young Master Mu is the Regent. Why didn't you tell me? If it weren't for that person today, I wouldn't know."

"Didn't I say that?"

"no".

"Oh, maybe I forgot. Anyway, it wasn't anything important."

"That's not important. He's the Regent, the most powerful man in our Yunyue Kingdom. His power is immense."

"It has nothing to do with me."

"How can it not be related? If you're on good terms with the Regent, then we can do whatever we want in the capital."

"I'm not a crab, I don't walk sideways."

Chunzhu wanted to say something more, but Su Qianrou interrupted her, "Alright, I'm hungry, let's eat first."

Chunzhu then remembered that she hadn't eaten yet, so she hurriedly went to set out the meal.

Just then, Juxia walked in and said, "Miss, the old lady's family has arrived."

"Who is the old lady's family?"

"Mrs. Liu, and her two children."

Su Qianrou thought for a long time but couldn't remember who it was, so she asked, "Who is Madam Liu?"

"The old lady's third niece."

"Isn't that her third cousin?" she thought. "Perfect timing. I sent people to investigate before, but they couldn't find anything. Now that she's delivered herself to my door, it's a good opportunity to test her." But she was also a little suspicious, so she asked, "The New Year is only a month away. What are they doing here now?"

"I don't know, but I heard that they are going to stay at the Marquis's residence for the New Year."

After pondering for a moment, Su Qianrou instructed, "Go and find out whether the old lady sent them or they came on their own initiative."

"Yes".

Then, Su Qianrou went to have her meal.

imperial study room

After leaving the Marquis's residence, Yingfeng returned to the palace and went straight to the Imperial Study. "Your Highness, I have returned."

"Hmm," Mu Jinchen responded indifferently, without even raising his head.

Yingfeng had no choice but to walk aside and wait.

Suddenly, Mu Jinchen sneezed.

Yingfeng then walked to his side and asked with concern, "Your Highness, are you alright?"

"No hindrance."

"Should we call the imperial physician to take a look? Maybe he's ill."

"No need, I'm fine," he said, and continued reviewing the memorials. However, he couldn't concentrate, his head grew heavier and he felt dizzy. Only then did he realize something was wrong, so he ordered, "Go and summon the imperial physician."

“I suggested that we call the imperial physician, but you insisted on doing it.”

"Hurry up and go."

"Yes, I'll go right away," he said, and quickly walked out.

Soon after, the imperial physician arrived. "Your Highness, I greet you."

"Get up".

"Thank you, Your Highness," he said after getting up, "This humble subject will take Your Highness's pulse."

"Ok".

Then, the imperial physician walked to his side, took his pulse, and after a while withdrew his hand, saying, "Your Highness has caught a cold, it seems you have been chilled. I will prescribe some medicine for Your Highness, and you will get better after drinking it."

"Ok".

"Then this humble subject shall take his leave."

"Ok".

Then, the imperial physician went out.

Yingfeng couldn't help but say, "What a coincidence! Your Highness and Miss Su have both caught a cold."

"You mean, she's sick too."

"Yes, I just delivered the silver notes and heard it from Miss Su's maid."

Mu Jinchen couldn't help but think of last night. She was only wearing a thin undergarment. Although the bathroom was warm, it was still very cold. Moreover, she had been outside, so it was no wonder she caught a cold. Then he thought of what she had said: "In such cold weather, wearing only one garment, aren't you afraid of freezing to death?" He couldn't help but laugh, thinking to himself, "She's talking about me, but I'm the same way."

Yingfeng was amazed to see him smile and exclaimed, "Your Highness, you smiled!"

Mu Jinchen glared at him but didn't say anything.

Yingfeng asked curiously, "Your Highness, what are you thinking about that made you smile? I've been by your side for almost ten years and I've never seen you smile before."

You've misjudged.

"How could that be? I saw it clearly, you were laughing."

"Shut up, or you'll be sent to the army."

Yingfeng promptly shut up, obediently standing aside without saying another word.

Three days later, Su Qianrou finally recovered from her illness and no longer had to drink bitter medicine. As a result, she smiled much more often. However, the thought of having to pay her respects to her family made her mood instantly sour again.

After changing her clothes, she prepared to go out. However, when she stepped out of the house, she saw Qiulan and Li An standing in the courtyard with a group of servants from Chaoxi Courtyard. She asked in confusion, "What are you doing here...?"

Neither Qiu Lan nor Li An answered.

Just then, Juxia and Chunzhu walked over and stood with them.

Seeing this, Su Qianrou became even more puzzled. Then, she saw them all kneel down and shout, "One gift for each year, one joy for each year. May Miss be happy every year, may every year bring you success, and may every year bring you joy and good fortune."

Su Qianrou then remembered that today was the original owner's birthday. "I had forgotten if you hadn't mentioned it. Get up, everyone. I'll give each of you one tael of silver, and we'll celebrate together."

Upon hearing this, the smiles on everyone's faces brightened even more, and they said in unison, "Miss Xie."

Then, Chunzhu quickly stood up, walked to Su Qianrou's side, and said with a smile, "Miss is so generous, giving away one tael of silver in one go. If this continues, I believe that it won't be long before I can save up one hundred taels."

"Look at you, so pathetic."

Chunzhu had a silly grin on her face.

At this moment, Juxia, Qiulan, and Li An also came over and called out, "Miss."

"You've put your heart into this."

"As long as you're happy, Miss," Ang Lee said.

"It's natural to be happy that someone cares about me, thank you."

"If anyone should be thanking you, it should be our Miss Xie. If it weren't for you, we don't know how we would be doing now."

Chunzhu chimed in, "Qiulan is right. The luckiest thing in my life is being Miss's maid. I get to eat and drink well with Miss and be happy every day."

Su Qianrou chuckled, "You, all you ever do is eat."

"Didn't the young lady say that being able to eat is a blessing?"

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but laugh.

Su Qianrou looked at them, feeling a warmth in her heart.