The wife of the female Zun Kuaichuan is a doting maniac

"Yes, we can't let them get away with this."

Besides Si Jingchen, there must be other people among the "them" that Si Qianling mentioned, but Su Qiruo did not ask who they were.

Regardless of which one of them was in the Prime Minister's residence, choosing Si Jingchen had already broken Si Qianling's heart.

Apart from Si Qianlin, who was completely unaware, everyone else had problems with Su Qiruo.

"The palace banquet will probably end too late, so you can stay at the Prince's residence tonight, and I will send you out of the city tomorrow during the day."

Those are minor matters; getting Si Qianling to stay is the important thing.

Si Qianling shook his head: "It's only an hour or two's journey to the manor. I'll get up a little later tomorrow."

He always paid such close attention to rules that Su Qiruo couldn't do anything about it.

"Then I'll take it to you."

"No need for that. You've given me enough guards."

If word gets out, how is that any different from him staying overnight at the Prince's residence?
No one would believe that the young lady of Prince Yong's mansion would send her fiancé out of the city to the estate overnight and then rush back overnight.

Su Qiruo was aware of his concerns, so she deliberately lowered her voice and said, "I'll disguise myself as a guard and escort you back. Otherwise, I'm worried about you walking alone at night."

"You're working too hard traveling back and forth like this."

"This journey is not arduous at all. I won't be coming back tonight, so I'll have to ask you to let me stay for the night."

Su Qiruo has a room at the villa, where she doesn't have to worry about gossip. She also wants to go and spend a few more days with Si Qianling.

But with the New Year just around the corner, it wouldn't be right to leave Si Qianling alone on the estate.

But he refused to move into the prince's mansion...

"There are two other courtyards next to the Prince's Mansion. You can choose one you like later, so you'll have a place to stay in the city in the future."

The Emperor bestowed the courtyards on both sides of the Prince's Mansion upon Su Qiruo. Although these gifts cannot be given away, it is permissible for Si Qianling to move in.

Although Si Qianling was polite, she was not overly rigid. She knew that if she refused again, she would be ungrateful.

"Then I'll stay in the courtyard outside tonight, so you won't have to travel back and forth." He still knew how to care for people after all.

So Su Qiruo talked to Si Qianling about the layout and arrangement of the two courtyards, to see which one he preferred.

Actually, the houses on that street are all nicely decorated; it just depends on personal preference.

In the end, Si Qianling chose the one planted with plum blossoms, because he liked to eat plum blossom cakes.

The plum blossoms on the tree can be admired and used to make pastries, which is perfect for both purposes.

"I want to go change my clothes."

After drinking too much soup, Si Qianling became restless.

"I go with you."

Su Qiruo was about to get up when she spoke, but Si Qianling was too embarrassed to let her stay with him.

"There are too many filthy things going on in the palace, I'd better go with you myself!"

Even though the Yong Prince's Mansion had made its stance clear, the two of them were still not married.

Even if Su Qiruo wasn't worried that Si Qianling would be plotted against, she was worried that some fool might bully him.

The two people sat in a very conspicuous spot, and they were noticed by many people as soon as they left.

Taking advantage of his family's inattention, Si Jingchen secretly followed them out, waiting for Si Qianling to be alone so he could teach him a lesson.

Si Qianling made him lose face so badly today, this matter absolutely cannot be left like this.

Su Qiruo stopped in her tracks at the door of the men's changing room.

"Go inside, I'll wait for you under the tree."

Others entering the palace were not allowed to bring servants with them, but the Prince Yong's residence was permitted to do so. (End of Chapter)