Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

On the street, Bai Qinming kept teasing Su Qianrou, and the two chatted and laughed, looking quite happy.

“The princess’s idea is somewhat different from mine.”

"What kind of person do you imagine me to be?"

"Don't be angry if I tell you."

"will not".

"I thought you were someone like Miss Qin."

"So do you think someone like her is better, or someone like me?"

"Of course, it's you who's more authentic."

"To be honest, Young Master Bai's idea is not quite the same as mine."

"Oh, how is it different?"

"It's quite interesting."

"Yeah".

"Ok".

The two chatted as they walked, aimlessly and casually.

Suddenly, a voice called out from behind, "Princess Ping Le!"

Upon hearing this, Su Qianrou looked back and was somewhat surprised to see Ying Feng.

Soon, Yingfeng walked over and said, "Greetings, Princess Ping Le and Lord Bai."

"Why are the Shadow Guards here? Is Your Highness in the vicinity?" Bai Qinming asked.

"Ok".

"The prince is looking for me."

"No... Princess, the Prince requests your presence."

“Shadow Guard, you must be mistaken. How could the Prince…”

"Lord Bai, I am not mistaken, the prince has indeed invited Princess Ping Le."

Su Qianrou then asked, "What does Your Highness want with me?"

"I am unaware."

"Young Master Bai, I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you any further tonight."

"How about I go with you?" Bai Qinming said with some concern.

"It's alright, I can manage on my own. Young Master Bai, you should go back first."

"Although Your Highness is a bit cold-hearted, he is not an unreasonable person, you..."

"Young Master Bai, there's no need to worry, I can handle it."

Be careful.

"Okay, I'll be going now."

"Ok".

Then, Su Qianrou followed Yingfeng into the private room.

Yang Shanshan was initially too intimidated by Mu Jinchen's imposing presence to speak or move, but upon seeing her arrive, she instantly forgot all that and ran towards her, excitedly hugging her, "Cousin!"

Seeing her there, Su Qianrou was a little surprised, "What are you doing here?"

“He dragged me here,” Yang Shanshan glanced at Mu Xinchen.

Mu Xinchen stood up and said, "Princess Ping Le, it's been a long time."

"Your Highness, it's been a long time," Su Qianrou said, walking up to Mu Jinchen and bowing. "Greetings, Your Highness."

Mu Jinchen did not react, as if he had not heard.

Then, Su Qianrou asked, "I wonder what business Your Highness has with me?"

"It's nothing," Mu Jinchen said matter-of-factly.

Su Qianrou thought to herself, "Why are you looking for me if there's nothing wrong? Are you bored?"

Mu Jinchen looked up at her, knowing without a doubt what she was thinking, and said, "Are you blaming me for ruining your plans?"

"Your Highness is too kind. I dare not."

"So it's not that they don't dare to, but that they don't have the courage."

Su Qianrou found him rather strange, wondering what was wrong with him. She looked at him without saying a word.

Yang Shanshan then looked at Mu Xinchen and asked: What's going on?

Mu Xinchen shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either, and then said, "Well, let's not stand here, let's sit down and talk. Princess Ping Le, please sit down."

Mu Jinchen didn't speak, so Su Qianrou and Yang Shanshan naturally couldn't sit down.

So, Mu Xinchen gently pushed Mu Jinchen.

Mu Jinchen then said, "Please sit down."

Su Qianrou and Yang Shanshan glanced at each other, then walked over and sat down.

For a moment, no one spoke, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

Yang Shanshan was still a little scared, so she secretly kicked Mu Xinchen to signal him to speak.

Mu Xinchen knew that sitting idly wasn't a solution, so he said, "By the way, I haven't congratulated Princess Ping Le yet. Good things are just around the corner."

"What good news?" Su Qianrou asked, looking completely bewildered.

“You and Bai Qinming, we just saw it.”

Yang Shanshan couldn't help but get gossipy, and, linking arms with Su Qianrou, asked curiously, "Cousin, have you and Young Master Bai settled down? When are you planning to get married?"

"Why get married? We've only just met today. And it's all because of you."

"What does this have to do with me?" Yang Shanshan asked, puzzled.

“My mother told me that you wanted to invite me out, so I went out. But when I got there, I found out it was him.”

Yang Shanshan couldn't help but laugh. "So, you were tricked into coming here."

"Otherwise what?"

"No wonder when I asked you to hang out tonight, my mother said you already had plans and were busy. Turns out, you had plans with Young Master Bai."

"So, Auntie knows too."

"It must have been her aunt who told her."

Su Qianrou felt somewhat helpless.

Then, Yang Shanshan asked with a gossipy look, "I saw you chatting quite happily with Young Master Bai just now, what were you talking about?"

Mu Xinchen chimed in, "Yeah, tell us about it."

"You all saw it."

"Ok".

"So, what did you all talk about?" Yang Shanshan asked again.

"We didn't talk about much, just chatted casually."

"We didn't talk about anything, but you're laughing so happily," Mu Xinchen clearly didn't believe him.

"that is".

Mu Jinchen seemed indifferent, but in reality, his gaze remained fixed on Su Qianrou.

"He told me some interesting things."

"What's interesting?"

"Can you guys stop being so gossipy?"

"How can this be called gossip? We call this caring."

"That's right."

"Shanshan is one thing, but why is Prince Ying so concerned about me?"

"I'm doing this on behalf of His Majesty. As you know, His Majesty has always been very concerned about your marriage," Mu Xinchen said without a hint of guilt.

Su Qianrou did not speak.

Yang Shanshan then asked, "So, what do you think of Young Master Bai?"

"He's alright, an interesting person."

Upon hearing this, Yang Shanshan and Mu Xinchen exchanged a glance, both feeling that there was a chance, and were overjoyed.

Mu Jinchen suddenly said, "He has a childhood sweetheart."

The three of them looked at him simultaneously, only to see him calmly drinking his tea, as if he hadn't said those words at all.

Mu Xinchen and Yang Shanshan looked completely bewildered, not understanding what he meant.

Su Qianrou understood and said, "Thank you for informing me, Your Highness."

Mu Jinchen did not respond.

Mu Xinchen and Yang Shanshan had no idea what kind of riddle they were talking about. They looked at each other, their faces full of confusion.

Afterwards, the group went to the riverbank, bought four Kongming lanterns, and wrote their wishes on them.

After finishing writing, Yang Shanshan leaned over to look at Mu Xinchen's, "What did you write? Let me see."

Mu Xinchen quickly blocked him, "No, unless you show it to me first."

"mean".

Su Qianrou couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "Your Highness, what are you writing?"

Mu Jinchen was quite generous, gesturing for her to see for herself.

So Su Qianrou looked at where he had written and saw that he had written: "Peace reigns throughout the land, and the people live in peace and contentment. Your Highness is indeed a patriot who loves his country and its people."

"and yours".

Su Qianrou didn't hide anything and showed it to him openly. What she wrote was: Free and unrestrained.

Mu Jinchen didn't say anything.

Su Qianrou didn't pay any attention.

Then, the two let go of each other's hands, and the Kongming lantern slowly rose and gradually disappeared into the distance.

The sky filled with Kongming lanterns and the moon created a beautiful scene, giving people a sense of tranquility and brilliance.

“So beautiful,” Su Qianrou said.

Mu Jinchen looked at her, seemingly lost in thought.