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"Qiao'er is weak now and needs the company of her family. Although Su Yingying is not a perfect person, she is sincere to Qiao'er and will definitely take good care of her."

Lin Wanqing sneered, his eyes full of disdain.

"Sincerely? Humph, that's just a trick she uses to curry favor with the powerful. Lu Ming, as the Crown Prince, how can you be so gullible?"

Lu Ming took a deep breath and tried to calm the anger in his heart.

"Mother, I know you have many complaints about Qiao'er, but please don't transfer these emotions to innocent people. Whether Su Yingying stays or not is related to Qiao'er's safety and mood. Please think twice."

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing's face became even gloomier. She stood up and walked in front of Lu Ming with a sharp gaze.

"Lu Ming, do you know that everyone in this mansion respects me as the most respected? If I don't agree, no one can stay!"

Lu Ming did not flinch and looked directly into Lin Wanqing's eyes.

"I respect you as my elder, but please don't go too far. If you really care about the family, please be kind and let them go."

Lin Wanqing was so angry at Lu Ming's words that she trembled all over.

She pointed at Lu Ming's nose and shouted angrily, "How dare you speak to me like that! Lu Ming, don't forget who you are!"

Lu Ming took a deep breath. "I have never forgotten my identity, but I also know that as the prince, I have the responsibility to protect my wife and children from harm. Please give me a clear answer whether Su Yingying stays or not."

Lin Wanqing's face turned ashen in an instant, and she waved her hand violently.

The tea set on the table shook and tea splashed everywhere.

"Lu Ming! How dare you insult me ​​like this!"

Her voice was sharp and angry, threatening to tear the room apart.

There was an uncontrollable tremor in Lin Wanqing's voice, which was the anger of having the most hidden pain in his heart touched.

"Who do you think you are? You want me to change my mind with just a few words? This is a joke!"

She glared at Lu Ming, her eyes burning with rage, as if she wanted to devour him.

"I'm telling you, there's no room for negotiation on this matter. Su Yingying must not stay in the mansion. This is my bottom line. Don't even think about mentioning it again!"

Lu Ming was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that his words would provoke such a big reaction from Lin Wanqing.

But he quickly came to his senses and met Lin Wanqing's glare with a firm gaze.

"I don't mean to offend you. I'm just speaking the truth. Lin Wanqing, I hope we can make some concessions for the sake of family harmony."

"concession?"

Lin Wanqing sneered, "Lu Ming, you think too highly of yourself. Do you think that just one word from you can make me change my mind? You're wrong! Su Yingying can't stay, and you can't even think about interfering in this matter anymore!"

After saying that, she turned around abruptly, facing Lu Ming with her back, and said no more.

The air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder, and the confrontation between the two seemed to have frozen in time.

Lu Ming pursed his lips and looked at Lin Wanqing's back with complicated eyes.

The conversation tonight has completely broken down, and it is almost impossible to convince Lin Wanqing.

"Since you insist so much, I won't say any more."

Lu Ming took a deep breath and suppressed the anger and helplessness in his heart.

"But please remember, what happened today is not just the wish of Lu Ming alone, but concerns the harmony and peace of the entire family."

After saying this, he looked at Lin Wanqing deeply, turned around and strode away.

The door slammed shut, isolating the two figures into two worlds.

Lin Wanqing stood where he was, his clenched fists trembling slightly.

Lu Ming's words were like sharp thorns, piercing deep into her heart.

She was angry, unwilling, but helpless.

She knew that what Lu Ming said was true, and family harmony and peace were more important than anything else.

But, Su Yingying, that was something she absolutely could not tolerate!

Thinking of Su Yingying's face, Lin Wanqing's anger burned again.

"Su Yingying, you want to stay in the mansion? I will never let you succeed!"

A sinister look flashed in Lin Wanqing's eyes. She turned and walked to the table, picked up the pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the table, and began to write quickly.

After a moment, she put down her pen, looked at the contents on the paper, and a sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Su Yingying, do you think you can rest easy just because Lu Ming is backing you up? Humph, I, Lin Wanqing, have plenty of ways to deal with you!"

As the night deepens, a storm against Su Yingying is quietly brewing.

At this moment, Lu Ming returned to Su Qiaoer's courtyard and looked at Su Qiaoer's pale and expectant face, feeling mixed emotions.

He didn't know how to face Su Qiaoer, and didn't know how to tell her that he had failed to convince Lin Wanqing.

Su Qiaoer looked at Lu Ming with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes. "Lu Lang, what's going on? Did the Madam... agree?"

Lu Ming took a deep breath and tried to calm the waves in his heart. He walked to Su Qiaoer's bed and gently held her hand.

"Qiao'er, I'm sorry, I couldn't convince mother."

When Su Qiaoer heard this, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes, but she quickly forced a smile and comforted Lu Ming.

"Lu Lang, don't be sad. I know this matter has put you in a difficult position. Madam...she has her own considerations, and we have to understand her."

Seeing how sensible Su Qiaoer was, Lu Ming felt even more guilty.

"Qiao'er, don't worry, I will find another way and will definitely not let you and your sister suffer any injustice."

Su Qiaoer shook her head gently. "Lu Lang, no need. I don't want to embarrass you anymore. As for Su Yingying's matter... let it take its course."

Lu Ming looked at Su Qiaoer's pale face and felt a pang of pain in his heart.

He knew that he owed this woman too much, and he vowed to compensate her and prevent her from being hurt again.

However, at this moment, the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted his thoughts.

"Sir, something bad has happened! Su Yingying...something happened to her!"

A servant rushed into the room and reported breathlessly.

Lu Ming and Su Qiaoer were both stunned, and an ominous premonition arose in their hearts.

"What happened? Tell me quickly!"

Lu Ming grabbed the servant's shoulders, his voice filled with anxiety.

The servant was frightened by Lu Ming's aura. He stammered, "Su Yingying...she fainted in the garden. Her life or death is uncertain!"

"what!"

Lu Ming's face changed drastically. He let go of the servant, turned around and walked out.

Su Qiaoer also became anxious, "Lu Lang, wait for me, I want to go see Yingying too!"

The two hurried to the garden, only to see Su Yingying lying on the ground, her face as pale as paper, her eyes closed, and no one knew whether she was alive or dead.

"Yingying!"

Su Qiaoer exclaimed, rushed forward to hug Su Yingying, tears streaming down her face.

Lu Ming was also anxious. He squatted down and checked Su Yingying's breath, and found that her breath was weak and her life was hanging by a thread.

"Quick! Call the doctor!"

Lu Ming yelled, and the servant immediately ran to call a doctor.

Lu Ming looked at Su Yingying's pale little face, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

The doctor came quickly and took Su Yingying's pulse and gave her acupuncture.