Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

On New Year's Eve, the streets were more lively than usual, brightly lit, bustling with people, and incredibly lively. There were acrobatic performances, sugar painting vendors, lantern vendors, and people releasing river lanterns, among other things.

Su Qianrou led Su Wanshan and Su Haoyu down the street. Because of his young age and the fact that they had just returned, Su Haoyu was very excited and curious about everything, so he couldn't help but run over to take a look.

At this moment, they were watching acrobatics, surrounded by a bustling crowd, creating a lively and exciting atmosphere.

"Great!" After the performance, everyone couldn't help but clap and cheer. But they weren't quite done watching, so they all shouted, "One more time!"

Su Haoyu couldn't help but shout along, "One more! One more!"

The acrobatic troupe did not disappoint, and soon they began performing on stage again.

Seeing that Su Haoyu was engrossed in the story, Su Qianrou didn't disturb him and stood quietly to the side.

Su Wanshan said, "Fifth brother, just watch for a while. Do you really want to stay here all night?"

Su Haoyu then looked away from Su Qianrou and said, "Sister, let's go."

"Ok".

The two continued walking forward without glancing at Su Wanshan, as if she didn't exist.

Su Wanshan watched their departing figures, gritting her teeth in hatred and clenching her fists, but she couldn't lash out and could only follow behind them angrily.

Next, the three of them came to a sugar painting stall. Su Haoyu thought it was amazing and couldn't help but stop to watch.

"Would you like one, young master?"

Su Haoyu looked at it and then said, "I want this one."

"Okay."

"Sis, which one do you want?"

"I'm fine with anything, just pick one for me."

"Okay," Su Hao said, and then picked out another one for her.

Su Qianrou looked at Su Wanshan, "Sister, would you like to choose one too?"

"Thank you, sister, but no need, I don't like this thing."

Su Qianrou didn't say anything more.

Meanwhile, in the teahouse across the street, Mu Xinchen saw them and called out, "Fifth Brother, come quick, it's Miss Su San!"

Mu Jinchen sat inside drinking tea, ignoring what he was saying until he heard about Miss Su. He then slowly got up and walked unhurriedly to the corridor, where he saw Su Qianrou and Su Haoyu playing around.

Su Haoyu handed the sugar painting to Su Qianrou.

Su Qianrou reached out to take it, but he deliberately dodged, clearly teasing her.

Su Qianrou gently tapped his head, "You're such a grown man, yet you still act like a little kid," her tone full of affection.

Su Haoyu smiled, looking a little goofy, and then handed her the sugar painting. "Okay, sis, I won't tease you anymore. Here you go."

Su Qianrou took it, looked at him with eyes full of affection.

Su Wanshan was envious of their deep sibling bond, but even more so, she felt jealous.

In the corridor, Mu Xinchen said, "I wonder who that man is. He seems to have a very good relationship with Miss Su."

"Her younger brother".

"Oh, so the siblings have a pretty good relationship."

Mu Jinchen looked at them, lost in thought.

Just then, Mu Jingfeng's voice reached their ears.

"Miss Su, what a coincidence, you're here to visit the lantern festival too."

Su Qianrou was surprised to meet him here, but she quickly recovered and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

"These two are..."

"This is my fifth brother, and this is my fourth sister."

"So it was Young Master Su and Miss Su."

Su Haoyu and Su Wanshan bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

At the same time, Su Wanshan's mind began to wander, and she stared intently at Mu Jingfeng.

"Young Master Su, Miss Su, please don't be so polite." Then, looking at Su Qianrou, he said, "The lantern festival is a mixed bag. I'll stay with you to protect you. What do you think, Miss Su?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, we have been out for some time now and are preparing to return. We will not trouble Your Highness any further. Please take your leave." After saying this, he was about to leave.

Su Haoyu obediently followed, while Su Wanshan hesitated for a while before finally joining in.

Mu Jingfeng watched Su Qianrou's departing figure, and couldn't help but feel a little angry. He was a prince, and his status was extremely noble. Everyone would try their best to please him, but she had repeatedly embarrassed him. How could he not be angry?

After taking a couple of steps, Su Wanshan couldn't help but stop and said, "Sister, I suddenly remembered that I have some things to buy, so I won't go back with you. I'll go back by myself later."

"It's getting late, why don't you send someone out to buy it again tomorrow, sister?"

"It's alright, I'll be back soon, sister, don't worry. You and fifth brother go back first," she said, then turned and left, her steps looking somewhat hurried.

Su Qianrou ignored her and looked at Su Haoyu, saying, "Let's go back first." After saying that, she was about to leave when she saw Mu Jinchen and Mu Xinchen walking towards them. However, she did not recognize Mu Xinchen, so she only looked at Mu Jinchen.

A short while later, the two of them came over.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

“You’re not…” Su Haoyu looked at Mu Jinchen in surprise.

"Xiao Yu, do not be rude. Hurry up and greet the Regent."

"You said he was the regent."

"Ok".

Su Haoyu hurriedly said, "Greetings, Regent."

No need for formalities.

"Thank you, Regent Prince."

"Miss Su, I've long admired your name," Mu Xinchen said, looking at Su Qianrou with amusement.

"I don't know who you are..."

"I……".

“He is the heir of the Prince of Ying’s mansion,” Mu Jinchen said calmly.

"So it's Prince Ying. Greetings, Prince Ying."

"Miss Su, you don't need to be so polite. Miss Su is going back now."

"Ok".

"Why didn't you release the river lanterns?"

"There were too many people, so I didn't go."

“That’s easy. We’ve booked a boat. If Miss Su and Mr. Su don’t mind, we can go together.”

"This...isn't it too much trouble?"

“What’s the trouble? It’s more fun with more people, right, Fifth Brother?”

"Ok".

Mu Xinchen's smile deepened, and he stepped forward, put his arm around Su Haoyu's shoulder, and said, "Let's go, Young Master Su, let's go boating on the lake." After saying that, he pulled him away.

Su Haoyu was taken away by him in a daze.

Su Qianrou and Mu Jinchen followed behind them, and for a moment, neither of them spoke.

After a while, Mu Jinchen finally spoke, "You and Prince Min are very familiar with each other."

"Not really, I've only met him a few times."

Do you know his purpose in approaching you?

"I know, I'm not stupid, I can't see that."

"So what do you think?"

"I have no interest in becoming someone's concubine."

"He's the kind of person who'll stop at nothing to achieve his goals, so you'd better be careful."

"I will, thank you for the reminder, Your Highness."

Then, neither of them spoke, and they walked forward in silence.