The bad husband wanted to bring his second wife into the house, so I turned around and became his st

Before he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the courtyard became extremely tense, as if even the air had frozen.

Just when the two sides were on the verge of a fight, a crisp sound of bells came from far away, breaking the tense atmosphere.

Lin Wanqing walked slowly into the courtyard, her eyes swept over everyone, and finally stopped on Nanny Li.

"Madame Li, while teaching etiquette is important, we must also consider Miss Su's health. The child in her belly is the future of the Lu family."

Upon seeing this, Nanny Li quickly put on a respectful expression and nodded in agreement.

"Madam is right. I will pay attention to it."

Upon hearing this, Su Qiaoer's face turned even paler and her body swayed slightly.

Cui'er screamed and hurriedly supported her young lady, her eyes full of anxiety.

Seeing this, Lin Wanqing quickly stepped forward.

"Miss Su, what's wrong with you? Quick, someone, go get the doctor from the mansion!"

Her words were both urgent and contained subtle implications.

Following her instructions, the courtyard suddenly became busy.

The maids hurried away and hurried back.

Soon, an old man with white hair and beard was supported into the yard.

He carried a medicine box, walked steadily, and his eyes revealed the calmness and composure unique to doctors.

Su Qiaoer was lying on the bed, her face as pale as paper, her hands tightly covering her abdomen, her brows furrowed, and she looked in great pain.

Lin Wanqing stood aside, her face full of concern.

"Doctor, how is Miss Su? Is the fetus in trouble?"

The doctor didn't say anything, but just put his hand on Su Qiaoer's wrist and concentrated on taking her pulse.

After a moment, he withdrew his hand, a look of doubt on his face.

"Strange, Miss Su's pulse is stable, and there is no sign of miscarriage. This..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Su Qiaoer.

"Doctor, I...I have a really bad stomachache. Could there be something wrong with the baby?"

Her voice was weak and trembling, and her eyes were full of fear and anxiety.

The doctor frowned when he heard this and looked at her carefully again.

"Miss Su, in my opinion, you are fine and the fetus is safe and sound. This abdominal pain... may be due to recent fatigue. You will just need to rest for a while."

After saying that, he turned and looked at Lin Wanqing.

"Madam, Miss Su is fine. She just needs to rest and recuperate."

Lin Wanqing nodded with a smile on her face.

"That's good. Thank you, doctor."

As she spoke, she turned to look at Su Qiaoer.

"Miss Su, did you hear that? The doctor said you're fine, just overworked. You need to get enough rest from now on."

When Su Qiaoer heard this, a trace of unwillingness and disappointment flashed in her eyes, but she could only nod in agreement.

"Yes, ma'am, I understand."

Seeing this, Lin Wanqing raised the corners of her mouth in an imperceptible arc.

"Well, that's good. Madam Li, I'll need you to take care of the etiquette lessons from now on, but please also take Miss Su's health into consideration."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Li nodded in agreement.

"Yes, ma'am, I will pay attention to it."

Lu Ming hurried over upon hearing the news. The moment he stepped over the threshold, his eyes were instantly locked on the frail figure on the couch.

Su Qiaoer's face was pale and her brows were tightly furrowed.

It was as if a gust of wind could blow her away. That fragility made Lu Ming's heart suddenly tighten, and his eyes became moist unconsciously.

He walked quickly forward and gently held Su Qiaoer's cold hand.

"Qiao'er, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so haggard?"

Su Qiao'er raised her head and said in a thin voice, "I'm fine. I'm just a little overworked. The doctor has checked me out and said I'll be fine after a few days of rest."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ming's eyes swept over to Li Ma who was standing beside him with sharp eyes.

"Madame Li, I know you're dedicated and responsible, but Qiao'er is carrying the blood of our Lu family, and there can be no mistakes. You must be even more careful and cautious. If you neglect anything, I will not forgive you."

Nanny Li trembled and quickly knelt on the ground.

"Your Highness, please calm down. I know I was wrong, and I will do my best to never do it again."

At this moment, Cui'er took the opportunity to step forward, tears in her eyes and her voice choked with sobs.

"Sir, although Madam means well, Madam Li is too harsh. I am truly worried that the young lady's body cannot bear it."

Lu Ming looked at Cui'er, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. This girl was loyal to her master and was a good talent.

"Cui'er, don't worry. I know what I'm doing. From now on, I will personally oversee this matter and ensure the safety of Qiao'er and her child."

The maid Pei'er stood aside, her eyes flickering and the corners of her mouth curled up unconsciously.

"Miss Su is so delicate, it seems a bit hypocritical."

Although the voice was soft, it was loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly.

When Lu Ming heard this, his face suddenly changed. His eyes shot towards Pei'er like cold stars, and he exuded a majesty that could not be ignored.

Without saying a word, he slowly stood up, his steps revealing unquestionable determination, and approached Pearl step by step.

When Pei'er saw this, her face turned pale instantly and her legs began to tremble involuntarily.

"You, how dare you be so rude!"

Lu Ming's voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to hit Pei'er's heart like a heavy hammer.

He stopped in front of Pearl, his eyes as sharp as a torch, as if to penetrate her soul.

"Qiao'er has continued the bloodline of our Lu family and has made great contributions. How can I allow you to slander her so easily?"

Seeing this, Lin Wanqing took some light steps and stood between Lu Ming and Pei'er.

"Ming'er, although Pei'er's words were inappropriate, she is still my personal maid after all. If you criticize me like this, I'm afraid it will hurt the harmony between us."

She gently stroked Pei'er's trembling shoulders, offering a hint of comfort, and then changed the subject, "However, Pei'er, you really should be careful with your words. Miss Su has done a lot for the Lu family, and we should all be grateful."

Lu Ming's face was as gloomy as water, and the anger in his heart was difficult to contain.

He turned around suddenly, his eyes like swords, pointing directly at Lin Wanqing.

"Lin Wanqing, this matter is not for you to interfere. Pei'er's words and actions have crossed the line too much. How can you just brush it off with a simple sentence of 'inappropriate words'?"

When Pei'er heard this, instead of repenting, she became furious and started cursing.

"Why are you so angry, my lord? I was just telling the truth, how can I be considered rude? You don't know how to respect your elders, it's hard to convince others!"

Seeing this, Su Qiaoer forced herself to stand up.

"Minglang, Madam really did it for my own good that she asked Madam Li to teach me strictly. It's my own fault that I failed to live up to my expectations and am too weak. I've caused everyone to worry, and Qiao'er truly feels guilty."

After she finished speaking, she coughed lightly a few times, appearing even weaker, but her eyes were shining with determination and gratitude.

Hearing this, Lu Ming felt mixed emotions, and his eyes were full of care and tenderness when he looked at Su Qiaoer.

He took a step forward and gently held her in his arms.

"Qiao'er, you don't have to make excuses for them. I will definitely give you justice in this matter."

He turned to look at Lin Wanqing, his eyes as cold as ice.

"Lin Wanqing, I respect you as my elder, so I tolerate you in everything. But if you think I'm weak and can be bullied, you are completely wrong. I will never let go of what happened today."