Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Just then, a group of people walked over and greeted, "Greetings, Princess Chang Le and your consort."

Then, Chang Le and Xiao Yan started chatting with them.

Su Qianrou stood to the side, feeling somewhat awkward, so she gave Chang Le a look, signaling that she would take Xiao Yaxuan inside first.

Chang Le nodded in agreement.

Then, Su Qianrou carried Xiao Yaxuan inside.

Upon entering, she instantly attracted everyone's attention. Everyone turned to look at her, their expressions varying, ranging from shock and envy to confusion.

Su Qianrou ignored them, glanced around, quickly locked onto her target, and walked over.

"Cousin, where did you kidnap this child? She's quite cute," she said, touching Xiao Yaxuan's face.

"Princess Chang Le's."

"What? Princess Chang Le? Then she is... the little princess."

"Ok".

"No, cousin, you... um, little princess, I didn't mean it, please don't blame me."

"It's okay, I forgive you since you called me cute."

"Thank you so much, Princess. You are so generous," Yang Shanshan said ingratiatingly.

Then, Su Qianrou carried Xiao Yaxuan to sit down to the side.

Yang Shanshan followed.

Xiao Yaxuan sat on Su Qianrou's lap and asked curiously, "Sister Qianrou, do you have a husband?"

"No, what's wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yaxuan smiled happily and asked, "Then can you marry my uncle?"

Su Qianrou was both amused and exasperated.

"Your uncle, you're not talking about the regent, are you?" Yang Shanshan asked.

"Yes, my uncle is very handsome, just as handsome as Sister Qianrou."

"No," Yang Shanshan said firmly.

"Why not?"

"The Regent is indeed handsome and imposing, but he's too cold. If my cousin were to marry him, she'd probably wake up freezing in the middle of the night."

Xiao Yaxuan didn't quite understand what she meant, so she looked blank.

Su Qianrou then said, "Little Princess, don't say such things again in the future, especially to other people, understand?"

Why?

"The Regent is of noble birth, born of dragon blood and phoenix marrow, how could I possibly aspire to such a position?"

"But I think you two are a perfect match."

“Yes, that’s true,” Yang Shanshan agreed.

Su Qianrou glared at her, as if to say, "Which side are you on?"

Yang Shanshan gave an awkward laugh.

Just then, Mu Jinchen walked in, and everyone hurriedly bowed, "Greetings, Regent."

"Hmm," Mu Jinchen said calmly, then walked to his seat and sat down.

The others returned to their seats, and soon the once noisy hall quieted down.

Seeing this, Su Qianrou found it amazing. She hadn't expected him to have such abilities. However, after thinking about it, she realized that he was the powerful regent, so she wasn't surprised.

Then, seeing Xiao Yaxuan in her arms, she came to her senses and was filled with regret. She thought to herself, why didn't I send her to Princess Chang Le sooner? Now, she dared to say that as long as she got up, she would attract everyone's attention. But what could she do? She could only bite the bullet and get up, and then walk step by step toward Princess Chang Le and her husband.

Sure enough, everyone was watching her.

Chang Le and the Imperial Son-in-Law were sitting behind Mu Jinchen, but that wasn't the worst part. What really gave Su Qianrou a headache was that Mu Jingfeng was sitting right next to Mu Jinchen, meaning she had to walk between them.

Fortunately, Chang Le came out and said, "Qian Rou, thank you."

"You're too kind, Princess."

Chang Le took Xiao Yaxuan from her hands, "This little girl didn't cause you any trouble, did she?"

"No, the little princess is very well-behaved."

"See? Even Sister Qianrou says I'm very well-behaved, but my mother always complains about me."

"You silly girl, your sister Qianrou was just being polite, and you actually took it seriously."

"If you don't believe me, ask your uncle. Uncle, tell me, isn't Xuan'er the best girl?"

Mu Jinchen looked up at her, glanced at Su Qianrou unintentionally, and said lightly, "Mm."

"Look," Xiao Yaxuan said, her voice filled with smugness.

Chang Le smiled helplessly, "Alright, alright, you're the best behaved, okay?"

At this moment, Su Qianrou just wanted to go back and sit down, because she noticed Mu Jingfeng's gaze on her and was afraid that he would say something outrageous. If that happened, she was afraid she would be in endless trouble. So she said, "Princess, I'll go back first."

"it is good".

Then, Su Qianrou returned to her seat and sat down.

Just as she sat down, Mu Zexuan, the Grand Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager arrived.

"His Majesty has arrived, the Empress Dowager has arrived, Her Majesty the Empress has arrived."

Upon hearing this, everyone stood up, bowed, and said, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empress Dowager! Long live the Empress Dowager!"

No need for formalities.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Then, Mu Zexuan said, "Let the banquet begin."

As soon as he finished speaking, music began to play in the hall, and the singing girls entered and began to dance gracefully. For a moment, the hall was filled with singing and dancing, and it was a lively and peaceful place.

Su Qianrou wasn't interested in any of these. She looked at the dishes on the table with shining eyes, as if she was really looking forward to them. Then, she couldn't wait to pick up her chopsticks and try them. She was a little disappointed. They looked quite exquisite, but the taste was just average. After trying a few more dishes, she didn't want to eat anymore.

Mu Jinchen took in her every move and found it quite amusing, a slight smile unconsciously curving his lips.

Similarly, Qin Zhenzhen also noticed his every move. Seeing that he kept looking in their direction, she followed his gaze and saw him looking at Su Qianrou. Jealousy welled up in her heart, and she couldn't help but clench her fists.

Soon, the dance ended, the dancers left, the music stopped, and the hall instantly fell silent.

Then, Mu Zexuan raised his wine cup and said, "Today is the Spring Festival. I am grateful to all my beloved ministers for your great help in the past year to ensure the peace and well-being of our country. Now, the world is well-governed, the rivers are clear and the seas are calm, the government is efficient and the people are harmonious, and the people are safe and prosperous. This is all thanks to you. Therefore, I toast you all with this cup."

Upon hearing this, all the ministers stood up and said, "We wish to share in the prosperity of this golden age with Your Majesty."

Then, Mu Zexuan stood up, walked down, and went straight to Mu Jinchen.

Seeing this, Mu Jinchen also stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty."

"This year has been tough for you, Imperial Uncle. If it weren't for you sharing my burdens, how could we have such a prosperous and peaceful country, harmonious society, and a peaceful world? Therefore, I toast you with this cup to express my gratitude."

"Your Majesty is too kind. This is my duty."

"Your Majesty, please don't be modest. The people all know that Your Majesty is diligent in governing and loves the people. You are truly a good... subject. Your Majesty has made great contributions. I believe that His Majesty and the people of Yunyue are well aware of this."

“What Prince Min said is right. I am afraid I can never repay my uncle’s kindness in this lifetime.” As he spoke, he looked at Mu Jinchen and said sincerely, “I will always remember my uncle’s kindness and be grateful for it.”

"Your Majesty need not do this. I have not done anything."

Mu Jingfeng had intended to sow discord, but unexpectedly, he only made a fool of himself.

Although Mu Zexuan is young, it doesn't mean he's stupid. How could he not see through such an obvious attempt to sow discord? Moreover, Mu Jinchen is like a father to him, so how could he be swayed by a few words from him?