"Lord Guo." Xiao Zhen nodded, his gaze falling on Guo Luoshuanglin. "Is this your son?"

"Indeed." Guo Ziyi nodded with a smile. "Luolin, pay your respects to the Prince."

Guo Luolin immediately stepped forward and bowed to Xiao Zhen, saying, "This junior greets Your Highness."

Prince Su raised his hand slightly, "Young Master Guo, there's no need for such formalities."

Guo Luolin straightened up, politely avoiding looking at Rong Qingqing beside Xiao Zhen.

But Guo Ziyi's gaze fell on Luo Qingqing. After a moment, he looked her over and praised her with a smile, "The princess is so young, yet she has the air of a prince."

Upon hearing the other party praise his daughter, Xiao Zhenwei's stern and cold face revealed a rare smile. "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Lord Guo. Qingqing, please give my regards to Lord Guo."

Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing had no choice but to step forward and give him a junior's greeting, "Junior greets Lord Guo."

Upon seeing this, Guo Ziyi laughed heartily, "Your Highness is too kind."

Rong Qingqing was somewhat surprised.

Guo Ziyi looks refined, but his laughter is surprisingly hearty.

Xiao Zhen, however, was not surprised and led her to a seat.

After the father and daughter left, Guo Ziyi said to his son, "I think this princess of Prince Su is not bad. She is not as bad as the rumors say. Moreover, it can be seen that she is not as timid as those young ladies. For someone like Prince Su to make an exception and take her as his goddaughter, she must have some outstanding qualities. If you like her, I will swallow my pride and go to her door to ask for her hand in marriage on your behalf."

Upon hearing this, Guo Luolin said somewhat helplessly, "We've only met once, why are you in such a hurry to draw conclusions? Is your son unwanted?"

Guo Ziyi said with a smile, "I just thought that Princess Qingqing was quite nice, and I was worried that someone else would beat me to it."

"Let's take another look," Guo Luolin said softly, glancing in Rong Qingqing's direction.

Guo Ziyi caught his gaze and smiled knowingly, "This young girl is exquisitely beautiful. If it weren't for what happened before, the threshold of the Prince Su's mansion would probably be worn down by now."

Guo Luolin felt a little embarrassed when he met Rong Qingqing's meaningful gaze, and hurriedly looked away. But when he turned his head, he saw Rong Qingqing's delicate and beautiful face again.

The Prince of Su said something to her, and she smiled, her eyes crinkling, making her pretty face even more dazzling and charming.

He paused for a moment.

It was impossible to reconcile the dazzling young woman before him with the previously disgraced Miss Rong.

"Isn't it pretty good?" Guo Ziyi asked in a low voice, teasingly, seeing his son staring at him like a lost soul.

Guo Luolin quickly looked away, "Please don't talk nonsense."

Guo Ziyi sighed, "Alright, stop pretending in front of me. If you like someone, you like them. I'll talk to Prince Su another day and see if he's willing to marry our precious princess to our family."

Guo Luolin did not object this time, only saying, "Let's think about it."

Guo Ziyi just smiled and remained silent.

On the other side, Prince Su glanced at the Guo family father and son, feeling a pang of regret.

If it weren't for Xie Jingrun blocking his way, he would have thought Guo Luolin was not bad either.

What a pity.

"Father, what are you looking at?" Rong Qingqing asked.

"It's nothing," Xiao Zhen said, withdrawing his gaze.

Seeing this, Rong Qingqing didn't ask any more questions.

When Shangguan Yanran saw Rong Qingqing, she originally intended to come over, but when she saw Xiao Zhen, she gave up.

Since Prince Su has returned, Qingqing should definitely spend more time with him.

Rong Qingqing also saw her, and the two smiled at each other, their understanding unspoken.

Before long, Emperor Zhaojing, Xie Jingrun, the Empress Dowager, and others arrived.

Everyone stood up to greet them.