Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

After returning from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, Su Qianrou sat on the couch reading a book, with all sorts of pastries on the table, which was quite pleasant.

Chunzhu walked in, her face full of anger and a little worry. She looked at Su Qianrou, hesitant to speak.

Seeing her like this, Su Qianrou teased, "What's wrong? Who made Chunzhu angry?"

"Miss, you still have the mood to joke? Do you know that the second young lady and the others are all laughing at you?"

"What's the meaning".

"Now everyone outside is saying that Miss is going to marry Prince Liu, and that the wedding will be held soon."

"It's just a rumor, why bother with it?" Su Qianrou said casually.

"But……".

"Miss, perhaps I should go by myself in the future, and you shouldn't come along."

“This servant thinks it’s feasible.”

"Alright, you all know the truth. Besides, people can say whatever they want, we can't control them. Let them say what they want, why bother with such a small thing?" Su Qianrou didn't take it to heart at all.

However, Qiulan and Chunzhu were extremely worried.

At this moment, Juxia also came in and said, "Miss, Madam wants you to go to Siyi Courtyard."

Su Qianrou knew without a doubt that Lin Rong must have come to her because of this matter, so she got up and went to Siyi Courtyard.

When she entered the house, she not only saw Su Jing'an, but also Su Mingxuan and Su Haoyu, all of whom looked somber and not in a good mood.

"I have met Father and Mother."

The group looked at her, but no one spoke.

Su Qianrou didn't speak either, and stood quietly.

Finally, Lin Rong couldn't help but ask first, "What exactly is going on between you and that Prince Liu?"

“Mother, that’s just a rumor, you don’t need to pay attention to it.”

"They say there's no smoke without fire. If you hadn't gone to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, how could there be such rumors? Also, what's the deal with the century-old ginseng? Did you really accept a gift from the Duke of Zhenguo?"

"Why did the Duke of Zhenguo suddenly come to our residence that day? Could it be that he really came to propose marriage on behalf of that Prince Liu?"

“Father, if the Duke of Zhenguo is here to propose marriage, he should be looking for you or Mother, not me.”

"So what is he here for?"

"Send a century-old ginseng."

"Sister, don't tell me you accepted it."

"Okay, I'll take it."

"Sister, you're crazy! That Prince Liu is a cripple. How could you agree to marry him?"

"Rou'er, why are you doing this?" Su Mingxuan asked.

"Wait a minute, a few days ago, they brought over a bowl of ginseng soup, saying it was from you. Could that bowl of ginseng soup be...?"

"That's right, it's the ginseng that the Duke of Zhenguo brought."

"So, you did this for me."

"What exactly happened, Rou'er? You must explain everything clearly today," Su Jing'an said, looking at her with a serious expression.

"Things aren't what you think. I did accept the ginseng, but the Duke of Zhenguo didn't come to propose marriage. He came for something else, but I can't say what it is. Anyway, it's not about marriage."

“That’s a century-old ginseng, and you just accepted it like that.”

"If it weren't a century-old ginseng, I wouldn't want it."

Rou'er.

“Mother, I went to the Duke of Zhenguo’s mansion to ask the young master for that century-old ginseng. Well, it wasn’t really asking; it was more like a transaction. He gave me the century-old ginseng, and then I did him a favor.”

"What do you need a hundred-year-old ginseng for?"

Su Qianrou did not answer.

"It's Mother's health that's the problem, isn't it?" Su Mingxuan asked, but his tone was very certain.

"Hmm," Su Qianrou knew she couldn't hide it, so she didn't deny it.

"What would happen if there were no century-old ginseng?"

"He won't live past ten years."

Everyone fell silent, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

Lin Rong said with a heavy heart, "So, it's my fault for dragging you down with me."

Su Qianrou walked to her side and comforted her, "Mother, there's no implicating you. It was just a transaction between me and Prince Liu. No one owes anyone anything, and it's not like what's being said outside. Those are all rumors."

"really".

"Really, if I were to marry him, wouldn't I have to tell you all? How could I possibly keep it from you? You agree, right?"

Lin Rong thought about it and realized that it made some sense, which made her feel a little more at ease.

Regent's House

Meanwhile, in his study, Mu Jinchen was handling official business.

Yingfeng walked in, his expression somewhat complicated. After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but speak, "Um, Your Highness, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should."

"Then don't say it."

"No, how about I tell you?"

Mu Jinchen ignored him, appearing indifferent.

Yingfeng didn't care and said, "I heard that Princess Pingluo is going to marry the young master Liu of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."

Mu Jinchen then looked up at him, "Liu Chengjun."

"Yes, it is said that a few days ago, the Duke of Zhenguo personally brought a century-old ginseng to propose marriage. The next day, the princess went to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. And today, it is said that the young master Liu personally saw the princess off. When they arrived at the door, the two were still reluctant to part."

Mu Jinchen remained silent, lost in thought.

Yingfeng muttered to himself, "I don't know what Princess Pingle was thinking. Of all the people she could marry, she had to marry Prince Liu. Prince Liu's legs... Besides, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is declining day by day. If she marries him, isn't she just asking for trouble?"

Mu Jinchen remained silent.

Suddenly, Yingfeng approached him and said, "Your Highness, you haven't played chess with the Princess in a long time. Why don't you go play chess with her tonight and try to persuade her?"

"No, I don't have time for that. I'm not going to meddle in other people's business."

“Your Highness, how can this be considered meddling? After all, you and the Princess have known each other for a while. You can’t just stand by and watch her fall into a fire pit.”

"You're really worried about her."

"I just feel it's a pity. You see, the princess is so beautiful, kind-hearted, and talented. It would be such a waste if she married someone like Prince Liu."

After a moment of silence, Mu Jinchen stood up and walked out.

Yingfeng stared at him blankly for a moment, then realized what he was doing and hurriedly followed, asking, "Your Highness, where are you going?"

Chaoxiyuan

When Su Qianrou returned from her meal at Siyi Courtyard, it was already dark, so she went to take a bath.

When she came out of the shower, she saw Juxia waiting outside the door, looking very anxious.

Upon seeing her come out, Juxia hurriedly stepped forward and whispered, "Miss, the Prince has arrived."

"Which prince?"

"Regent".

Su Qianrou thought it was Mu Jingfeng who had come to her door, but she breathed a sigh of relief when she found out it wasn't him.