Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Everyone couldn't help but tense up, staring intently at her.

In contrast, Su Qianrou remained calm and composed, appearing confident and composed.

She untied it in a short while.

"Half an incense stick, Miss Su only used half an incense stick."

"Miss Su has won."

"Prince Blue, you flatter me."

"I underestimated you."

“Prince Blue, do you know that I actually have another way to solve this nine-linked ring problem?”

"impossible".

“I might not be able to solve other problems, but I do have another way to solve Prince Blue’s problem, and I can do it in the blink of an eye.”

"What method?"

"It was smashed."

"You're cheating."

"What do you mean by cheating? Didn't Prince Blue promise that as long as this nine-linked ring is solved, any method will do?"

Blue was furious, but he was powerless to refute it.

Then, Su Qianrou said, "Prince Blue, do you know why I don't use this method? It's because Yunyue is a land of etiquette. As the saying goes, 'Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar?' Therefore, I respect Prince Blue, so please also respect His Majesty and Yunyue."

"Well said, Miss Su," Duke Su couldn't help but applaud and cheer.

Mu Jinchen looked at her; she radiated a dazzling light, always attracting attention and becoming the most radiant presence in the crowd, no matter when or where.

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

Yang Shanshan was so excited, "Cousin, you have no idea how nervous I was. Look at my hands, they're all sweaty. But you're really amazing."

"No problem."

Su Haoyu also moved closer to her and said, "Sis, you almost scared me to death. But I didn't even know when you learned to solve this nine-linked ring puzzle."

Su Qianrou can't, but Su Nan can.

When she was little, she went to the supermarket with her mother and saw a nine-linked ring. She wanted to buy it to play with, but her mother refused to buy it no matter what. Later, her parents divorced and she went to live with her maternal grandmother.

Once, when I went to the market with my grandmother, we passed by a toy store and I happened to see a nine-linked ring. I stopped and took a closer look. My grandmother thought I liked it, so she bought it. That's how I got my first and only toy in my childhood.

She had kept that nine-linked ring carefully, but she didn't know what it was like now...

"Sister," Su Haoyu called out when she didn't speak.

Su Qianrou then came to her senses and said, "There are many things you don't know." After saying that, she picked up her teacup and drank tea to hide her emotions.

Su Haoyu didn't ask any further questions.

The palace banquet did not end until late afternoon.

As soon as Su Qianrou and the others arrived at the palace gate, they encountered Mu Jingfeng and Su Ziyao.

"Greetings, Your Highness and Your Highness's Concubine."

"Grandfather, Grandmother, how have you been lately?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. We are doing well," the old lady said.

"That's good then." Then, Su Ziyao looked at Su Jing'an and Lin Rong and said, "Second Uncle, Second Aunt, we haven't congratulated Second Uncle on becoming the Minister of Revenue yet."

"Thanks to the trust of His Majesty and the Regent."

"Miss Su truly shone brightly today."

"Your Highness is joking; it's just a coincidence."

"Miss Su, there's no need to be modest."

"I had heard that my third sister was exceptionally talented and knowledgeable, and seeing her today confirms it."

"Your Highness is too kind."

Knowing Mu Jingfeng's thoughts, Su Jing'an said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, it's getting late, we'll head back now. Farewell." Then, looking at the old Marquis and the old lady, he added, "Father, Mother, let's go back now."

"Hmm," the old marquis responded, then strode away.

Su Jing'an gave Su Qianrou a wink.

Su Qianrou understood, curtsied, and quickly followed.

Mu Jingfeng watched their departing figures with some displeasure.

Su Ziyao mistakenly thought he was reluctant to part with Su Qianrou, and angrily clenched her hands, thinking, "I will never let you succeed."

The next day, Su Qianrou had just returned to Chaoxi Courtyard after paying her respects and was about to sit down when Li An rushed in, panting, and said, "Miss, the...the imperial edict has arrived. The old lady wants you...want you to receive the edict."

"Imperial edict?" Su Qianrou was somewhat surprised and asked, "Do you know who it's for?"

"I don't know."

"Miss, let's go receive the imperial decree first."

"Ok".

When she arrived at the lobby, most people were already there.

Lin Rong was relieved to see her arrive, and quietly waited to the side.

Su Qianrou walked to Su Mingxuan and the others and called out, "Big brother, sister-in-law."

"Sister," Su Haoyu called out to her, then asked in a low voice, "Sister, do you know who the imperial edict is for?"

"I don't know."

"Do you think it might be a reward from His Majesty?"

"You'll find out soon enough."

Not long after, Su Jing'an and the others returned.

So everyone stood at attention, ready to receive the imperial decree.

“Su Qianrou is available.”

Upon hearing this, Su Qianrou stepped forward and said, "Your subject is here."

"Su Qianrou accepts the imperial decree."

Su Qianrou knelt down and said, "This subject receives the imperial decree."

The others also knelt down.

Immediately afterwards, the official reading the imperial edict opened it and slowly read: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Su Qianrou, daughter of Su Jing'an, Minister of Revenue of the Anping Marquis's Mansion, is of noble character and gentle nature, quiet and virtuous, kind and honest, upright and courteous, and possesses both virtue and talent. She is hereby conferred the title of Princess Ping Le and is bestowed with one each of the following: a white jade hairpin, a white jade bell hairpin, a jade seven-treasure exquisite hairpin, and a glass star butterfly hairpin; a white feather lotus bracelet, a red gold nine-turn exquisite bracelet, a jade bracelet, a sapphire auspicious cloud pattern bracelet, and a glass jade bracelet; a pair each of gold-inlaid pearl earrings, gold-inlaid ruby ​​earrings, red jadeite teardrop earrings, and agate ruby ​​earrings... This is the imperial decree."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"

"Congratulations, Princess Ping Le."

"Thank you for your hard work, sir."

"Princess Ping Le is too kind. This is what I should do."

At this moment, Su Jing'an walked over and said, "Lord Li."

"Lord Su, you are very fortunate."

"Lord Li, please have a cup of tea before you leave. Please come in."

"No, thank you for your kindness, Lord Su, but I must go back and report. Next time."

"Then I won't keep you any longer, Lord Li. I'll invite you for tea another time when I have the chance."

"Very well...My lord, I shall take my leave."

"Please take care, Lord Li."

"Rou'er, go to the ancestral hall to light incense later, so that our ancestors can know this good news."

The old Marquis was overjoyed that his granddaughter had become a princess and his son had become the Minister of Revenue. He seemed to see the glory of his mansion yesterday, and he couldn't stop smiling.

"Yes, grandfather."

"Second brother, congratulations! Now that Qianrou has become a princess, our Marquis's mansion is also benefiting from this."

"If I had to say, my second brother is really something. Not only did he become the Minister of Revenue, but he also helped Qianrou become a princess. He really brought glory to our ancestors."

Su Shenglin and Su Songwen's words were tinged with sarcasm.

"Rou'er being granted the title of Princess is her own ability, and has nothing to do with me."

Su Songwen smiled but didn't say anything.

Su Shenglin's expression was not good.