Su Bei took a step back calmly, and the teacup that was supposed to hit her fell in front of her feet instead, with a few tea leaves splashing onto her beautiful embroidered shoes.

She suddenly felt distressed, because these shoes were specially given to her by Ah Xi because he couldn't bear to wear them. There were some particularly beautiful little flowers embroidered on them.

But she felt a little guilty. The prince had planned to hold a grand party, but it turned out to be a small one. Forget it, it was all her fault for being quick-witted! However, Mrs. Mo didn't know this! So she smiled and said, "Princess, you don't know. The prince said that he was looking at me the whole time during the birthday party, and the tone he used was not affirmative, but questioning. This shows that he was testing me."

"Probing?!" Madam Mo frowned, "What is he testing?"

"That's unknown to me. I only saw that when I said that the princess didn't want to hold a birthday party and use the money to give extra meals to the soldiers, the prince's eyes were full of praise and he kept asking me questions."

At this point, Su Bei cleared his throat, imitated Chu Younan's cold and arrogant spirit, and said: "Is this what the princess meant? She is so wise and righteous? I didn't know that she is so virtuous!"

"Did he really say that?!" Mrs. Mo was surprised again.

Su Bei nodded heavily and said seriously, "Of course it's true! He also said that he couldn't refuse the princess' kindness, so he had to hold a small birthday party and prepare a gift for the princess. He also specifically told me to make snacks well. No less than eighteen kinds!"

The corners of Mrs. Mo's lips curled up high, and then she raised her chin proudly and said, "I knew it! The prince will definitely remember my kindness!"

"So Princess, you can use this method more often in the future. Especially on the birthday banquet day, it is a good opportunity for you two to reconcile!"

Madam Mo nodded heavily, "Okay! If we can make peace this time, I will return your indenture to you!"

What else? What about the ten thousand taels? Su Bei muttered quietly in his heart.

Mrs. Mo did not mention the matter again, but asked: "Abei, what do you think I should wear on my birthday party? A bright red brocade skirt with scattered flowers or a light red brocade skirt with a pair of birds and auspicious characters embroidered on it?"

Hey! You really think too much! I'm just afraid that if you don't wear it, no one will care about you!

The corners of Su Bei's mouth twitched, and he complimented, "Princess, you look good in anything you wear!"

Madam Mo suddenly stood up and walked towards the bedroom excitedly, saying as she walked, "Quick! Bring them all out for me to try! I will definitely let the prince see my best manners!"

Okay, let’s go through with it. I hope you two can get married soon so that I can be free sooner!

In the days that followed, cakes were delivered every day. Chu Younan ate them happily and Su Bei looked forward to it happily, until the first day of July, which was the day when the prince would routinely enter the palace to pay homage to his mother.

The princess was finally able to leave the Peony Pavilion. She changed into a bright red dress with gold embroidered on it, combed her hair into a flying fairy bun, and wore a hairpin with gold and coral. She looked elegant and graceful.

Before leaving, Madam Mo specifically warned him, "Abei, remember not to talk nonsense. If Mother knew that the prince and I had not yet consummated our marriage, or that I had been locked up in the Peony Pavilion, the prince might become even colder to me!"

"Yes!" Su Bei nodded and followed Mo out of the Peony Pavilion.

The one who came to deliver the message was Ling Xiao. Chu Younan still did not show up, but was waiting at the gate. Even when Mo arrived, he had already got on the carriage.

"Your Highness, I am honored to meet you!" Mrs. Mo bowed outside the carriage.

Chu Younan said calmly, "Well, get in the car!"

Mrs. Mo felt disappointed and had to hold Su Bei's hand to get into the carriage.

The three of them sat in the car, Mo and Chu Younan sat side by side, and Su Bei was sitting on a small stool at the door, but they seemed as if they were a million miles apart.

Chu Younan just held a book in his hand and said nothing.

Mrs. Mo made small talk: "I got up early in the morning and made rose cakes. I kept them chilled. Eating them is just right to cool off..."

Chu Younan didn't even look up, but he already knew that Mrs. Mo had gotten up early, but not to make rose cakes, but to dress up.

As for Su Bei, she didn't get up early in the morning, but she didn't sleep all night because of what Mo said, "I have to bring rose cake for my mother tomorrow morning."

"It looks good. Mother should like it. Let's save it for her." Chu Younan said without raising his head.

Mrs. Mo: Oh! If I had known this would happen, I would have married King Mu as a concubine.

Chu Younan glanced at her calmly, with a hint of sharpness in his eyes.

No matter how gorgeous a flower is, if it is poisonous, it is no match for the wildflowers on the roadside! At this moment, the little wildflower was pretending to look down at the blue flower on the shoe, but in fact it was taking a nap with its chin in its hand.

When they arrived outside the Yiku Palace, Chu Younan and Mo walked in front, while Su Bei and Guizi followed behind. The four of them were silent all the way.

In the palace, Concubine Yao looked at the pair of lovers with a smile and said, "I haven't seen you for a few days. Qingying seems to have lost some weight. Are you not used to the food in Prince Su's Mansion?"

Mo Qingying felt aggrieved, but dared not speak. She just smiled and said, "Maybe it's because of the hot weather. I can't eat."

Concubine Yao smiled and said to Nanny Chi beside her: "Tell someone to bring two bowls of iced fruit soup."

After Mo Qingying thanked him, she said to Su Bei who was standing behind her, "Bring me the rose cake I made especially for you, mother, so that you can have a taste."

Concubine Yao praised her daughter-in-law for being filial. Mo Qingying acted gentle and the two chatted about family matters. Chu Younan on the side silently curled the corners of his lips.

Just because he heard Su Bei muttering in his heart: Where did you lose weight? I have taken good care of you recently, you can eat and sleep well. You mother, don't you see that the two of them didn't say a word, no one looked at each other, why don't you give them orders and let them roll in the sheets quickly!

Chu Younan raised the corners of his lips and suddenly put his hand on Mo's hand, and said: "Since Ying'er likes it, let them make more for you when we return to the mansion."

Su Bei's mumbling reminded him that Concubine Yao was a careful person. The love between the two of them had spread throughout the capital, but they were so distant from each other the last time they entered the palace. If she really found out that there was a problem between them, she would probably use all the methods in the palace.

The smile on Concubine Yao's lips seemed to deepen, and she added, "I remember Qingying's birthday is coming soon, is Nan'er ready?"

Madam Mo pursed her lips and said, "The prince has already made preparations, and I have also invited a few close friends. It would be great if mother could come as well."

Immediately, Chu Younan heard Su Bei's heart leaping with joy: Talk about it! Invite her! As long as she is here, the prince will definitely play a good show with you in front of others, and it will become real as time goes by!

Chu Younan curled the corners of his lips and said, "The weather has been hot recently. Mother, why don't you have someone make this iced fruit soup and send it to Father to cool him down. I heard that Father has also lost his appetite recently because of the heat."

Concubine Yao smiled and nodded, "Yes, there is no way I can go out. Nan'er is right. If I go out to play alone, I'm afraid His Majesty will be unhappy."

Chu Younan glanced at Su Bei, who was looking listless, calmly, and curled the corners of his lips slightly.

Girl, can you beat me? Hahaha!