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Sure enough, Gu Shuangshuang was silent for a moment, then suddenly raised her head and stared at Lin Wanqing with sharp eyes.

"Lin Wanqing, you win. Your tea art is indeed better than mine. I... I admit defeat."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, she did not feel much joy in her heart, but rather a little melancholy.

"Ms. Gu, winning or losing is not important. What is important is whether we can spend some time together as friends over tea and let go of our obsessions."

Gu Shuangshuang was stunned. She didn't seem to expect Lin Wanqing to say such a thing.

"You...you really think so?"

Lin Wanqing nodded slightly, her eyes calm.

Su Qiaoer sat in her boudoir, playing with a strand of black hair in her hand, with a hint of worry between her brows.

The maid Xiao Cui hurried in, looking nervous.

"Auntie, it's bad, Miss Gu is here!" Xiao Cui said breathlessly.

When Su Qiaoer heard this, the black hair in her hand fell gently. She looked up at Xiao Cui, and a hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes.

"Gu Shuangshuang? What is she doing here?"

"I heard from the servants in the front yard that Miss Gu was very angry and went straight to the princess. I also heard that... she loves the prince very much. I'm afraid she came here to cause trouble for the princess."

Xiao Cui spoke while secretly observing Su Qiaoer's reaction.

Su Qiao'er frowned slightly when she heard this, and thought secretly in her heart.

"Xiao Cui, prepare the sedan chair. I want to go to the front yard to take a look."

Su Qiaoer stood up with a firm tone.

Xiao Cui was stunned for a moment, then quickly nodded in agreement and turned around to prepare.

Soon, Su Qiaoer arrived at the front yard in a sedan chair.

As soon as she got out of the sedan chair, she saw from afar the figures of Lin Wanqing and Gu Shuangshuang sitting opposite each other in the pavilion.

Although the two did not speak, there seemed to be a subtle atmosphere in the air.

Su Qiaoer walked lightly forward and came to the outside of the pavilion. She did not rush to interrupt them, but stood quietly aside, observing their actions.

Lin Wanqing behaved elegantly and made tea smoothly, while Gu Shuangshuang seemed a little uneasy, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes from time to time.

"It seems that I am worrying too much."

Su Qiao'er thought to herself, "Lin Wanqing really has her own strengths. Even a woman like Gu Shuangshuang can be impressed by her."

Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she heard Gu Shuangshuang suddenly say that she had lost.

Su Qiaoer couldn't help but be moved when she heard this.

She didn't expect that this seemingly tense confrontation would end in this way.

She sighed softly and decided to go in and see Lin Wanqing.

So, she walked into the pavilion and greeted the two with a smile: "Madam, Miss Gu, what a coincidence."

Lin Wanqing looked up and saw Su Qiaoer, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she smiled and said, "It's Aunt Su, please take a seat."

Gu Shuangshuang also came back to her senses and forced a smile as a greeting.

After the three of them sat down again, the atmosphere became a little subtle.

Su Qiaoer was the first to break the silence, saying softly, "Miss Gu's tea art is also unique in the capital. It is truly my honor to witness your tea art with my own eyes today."

Her words seemed like a compliment, but they cleverly defused the awkward atmosphere in the pavilion.

After hearing this, Gu Shuangshuang's expression became a little more natural.

"Mrs. Su, you are too kind. My tea art is still a little behind yours."

Lin Wanqing smiled slightly and said, "The art of tea is vast and profound. Everyone has their own unique insights and techniques. It is my honor to be able to taste tea and discuss this with you two today."

The three of them each took a sip of tea, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

Gu Shuangshuang put down the teacup, sighed suddenly, and said, "Actually, I came here today to ask Madam about the tea ceremony, and by the way... I also want to apologize to Madam."

Lin Wanqing and Su Qiaoer were both stunned for a moment. They didn't expect Gu Shuangshuang to suddenly change her attitude.

"Oh? Miss Gu, what do you need to apologize for?" Lin Wanqing asked softly.

Gu Shuangshuang bit her lip and said, "Before, I had some misunderstandings about Madam. I thought that Madam was deliberately approaching the Prince with ulterior motives. But now it seems that Madam is not only an expert in tea making, but also an honest person. I was wrong about my petty thoughts."

Lin Wanqing felt relieved when he heard this.

She knew that Gu Shuangshuang's words came from the heart.

"Miss Gu, you're too kind. We're in the palace, so misunderstandings and frictions are inevitable. As long as we talk it out, there's nothing we can't untie."

Gu Shuangshuang was moved when she heard this. She stood up and bowed deeply to Lin Wanqing.

"Thank you for your teachings, Madam. We will both keep them in mind."

Lin Wanqing also stood up and helped Gu Shuangshuang up.

"Miss Gu, you don't have to be so polite. If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to come to me."

Su Qiaoer watched this scene from the side and felt quite emotional.

She was well aware of Lin Wanqing's difficulties and tenacity, and she admired this woman even more.

After the three of them sat down again, they chatted about their experiences and interesting stories in the tea ceremony, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

Before I knew it, it was already dusk.

Gu Shuangshuang stood up and said, "It's getting late. I should go back. Thank you, Madam, and Aunt Su for your hospitality today."

Lin Wanqing and Su Qiaoer also stood up and saw Gu Shuangshuang off.

Looking at Gu Shuangshuang's receding back, Lin Wanqing sighed softly.

"I hope she can find her own happiness."

Upon hearing this, Su Qiaoer turned to look at Lin Wanqing, with a strange look in her eyes.

"Madam, actually...I also have something I want to ask you."

Lin Wanqing withdrew his gaze and looked at Su Qiaoer.

"Aunt Su, please speak."

Su Qiaoer bit her lip, as if hesitating about how to start.

Su Qiaoer took a deep breath.

"Madam, I've always had a doubt in my heart. Miss Gu's love for the prince is well known in the capital. I originally thought that there would be some...unpleasantness between you and her."

"But from what I saw today, Madam was able to make peace with her. I really admire her. I wonder how Madam did it?"

Lin Wanqing was slightly stunned when he heard this, then chuckled.

"Mrs. Su, who is without fault in this world? Especially when it comes to matters of the heart, they are inherently difficult to explain. She is just a woman trapped by love."

"Madam is truly an open-minded person. Qiao'er has learned a lot from me."

The two smiled at each other, and the distance between them seemed to be a little closer.

After returning to the inner house, Su Qiao'er suddenly pulled Lin Wanqing's sleeve mysteriously and asked in a low voice, "Madam, do you think... has the prince been acting a little strange recently?"

Lin Wanqing was slightly stunned, then recalled Lu Shengyuan's recent behavior, and a ripple appeared in her heart.

"Why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

Su Qiao'er looked around and made sure no one was around before lowering her voice and saying, "I heard... the prince has been coming to the Gu residence a lot lately, and he's always been mysterious. Do you think... he hasn't given up on Miss Gu yet?"

Lin Wanqing's heart tightened when he heard this.

Although she knew that there was no possibility between Gu Mochen and Gu Shuangshuang, she still felt uneasy when she heard such news.

"Auntie Su, you can't say these things carelessly."