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"What I'm worried about is not Su Qiao'er, but Lu Ming. If he can make an exception for Su Qiao'er today, he can make an exception for others tomorrow. If the rules are broken again and again, won't my power as the head of the family be meaningless?"

Pei'er was shocked when she heard this. She had never thought of this, but now after hearing what Lin Wanqing said, she suddenly felt that it made sense.

"Then... Madam, what should we do?"

A stern look flashed in Lin Wanqing's eyes, and she said coldly, "Of course I want to let the young master know who is in charge in this mansion!"

After saying this, she stood up and walked towards the inner room.

Lin Wanqing walked into the inner room and carefully selected a box of fine bird's nest and several pieces of precious silk, with a plan in mind.

She knew very well that to consolidate her position in the mansion, it was not enough to rely on means alone, but also required wisdom and people's hearts.

So she decided to visit Mrs. Lu in person to show her filial piety.

Entering the old lady's residence, Lin Wanqing was all smiles and her demeanor was gentle and virtuous.

"I, your daughter-in-law Wanqing, have come to pay my respects to you, mother, and have brought you a few small gifts. I hope you will accept them."

As she spoke, she presented the gift box, her eyes full of sincerity and respect.

The old lady accepted the gift with a warm yet dignified smile.

"Wanqing is thoughtful. Please sit down."

After some pleasantries, Lin Wanqing skillfully introduced the topic.

"Mother, I heard Qiao'er was pregnant. I was both happy and worried. I was happy because we were going to have a new baby, but I was worried about how to take better care of her to prevent any mishaps."

Upon hearing this, the old lady looked at Lin Wanqing sharply.

"Wanqing, you have always been sensible. I know you can handle these things."

Lin Wanqing's heart trembled, knowing that the old lady was warning her.

She quickly stood up and bowed her head respectfully.

"My mother taught me that my daughter-in-law will take care of this matter so that Qiao'er can rest assured and take care of her pregnancy."

Upon hearing this, the old lady nodded in satisfaction.

The old lady gently stroked the teacup in her hand, and a hint of deep insight into the world flashed in her eyes.

"Ming'er seems to be quite concerned about Qiao'er's etiquette training lately, and even shows a bit of heartache."

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing curled up the corners of her mouth into a barely perceptible smile and nodded slightly.

That action showed both agreement with the old lady's words and a silent expression of his own understanding.

"Yes, mother, the care that the prince has for Qiao'er is obvious to everyone in the mansion. Although I am pleased, I also know that the rules of the mansion cannot be abolished. I am thinking about how to be considerate of Qiao'er's health without being impolite."

The old lady nodded slightly, quite satisfied with Lin Wanqing's answer.

"Wanqing, I'm very pleased that you can take the overall situation into consideration. Ming'er is young and impulsive, so he's bound to be impulsive. You should teach him more and help him understand what responsibility and accountability are."

Lin Wanqing smiled gently.

"I will do my best to live up to my mother's expectations. In fact, I already have a plan in mind."

When the old lady heard this, a hint of approval flashed in her eyes and she gently patted the back of Lin Wanqing's hand.

"Wanqing, you are always so thoughtful in doing things. With you here, I, an old man, can worry less."

Old Madam Lu looked at Lin Wanqing, her eyes full of love and admiration.

Her gentle and virtuous appearance made her feel a little warm in her heart.

The old lady sighed softly, as if she was talking to herself, or to Lin Wanqing.

"Wanqing, it would be such a wonderful thing if you could give birth to another son for my Lu family."

There is an indescribable expectation and regret hidden in these words.

The old lady knew very well that Lu Shengyuan's body was not as strong as outsiders saw, and the issue of offspring became a heavy stone in her heart.

She looked at Lin Wanqing, her eyes seemed to contain thousands of words.

Lin Wanqing's cheeks turned slightly red when she heard this.

"Mother's love is something I will always remember. However, this matter still depends on fate. I will do my best."

Upon hearing this, the old lady gently patted the back of Lin Wanqing's hand, her action full of comfort and encouragement.

"Wanqing, please relax. Your children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. You just need to take good care of yourself. That will be the greatest filial piety to us."

As Mrs. Lu sighed, the atmosphere became heavy for a moment.

At this moment, a maid came hurriedly to report, breaking the moment of peace.

"Madam, Madam, something bad has happened. Aunt Su has fainted in the courtyard."

Lin Wanqing and the old lady looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.

They hurriedly got up and headed to Su Qiaoer's courtyard.

Su Qiaoer was lying on the bed with a pale face, her forehead covered with fine beads of sweat, her hands tightly covering her abdomen, as if she was in great pain.

Seeing this, Lin Wanqing was shocked and hurried forward to ask.

"Qiao'er, what's wrong with you? Have you called a doctor?"

Su Qiaoer opened her eyes and saw Lin Wanqing and the old lady, a trace of fear and uneasiness flashed in her eyes.

She spoke weakly with a trembling voice.

"I... my stomach hurts... I'm worried it might be the baby..."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, she immediately understood and turned to give instructions to the maid.

"What are you still standing there for? Go get a doctor!"

Then she turned to look at the old lady, her eyes full of worry.

"Mother, what should I do?"

The old lady didn't care about much at the moment. She hurriedly sat on the edge of the bed, held Su Qiaoer's hand, and comforted her softly.

"Qiao'er, don't be afraid, the doctor will be here soon, you will be fine."

For a moment, the atmosphere in the room was tense and solemn.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on Su Qiaoer lying on the bed, waiting for the doctor to arrive.

Lin Wanqing stood aside, feeling uneasy.

She knew very well what the child in Su Qiaoer's belly meant to the Lu family.

If anything went wrong under her care, she would probably have a hard time explaining it to the old lady and Lu Shengyuan.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look at the sky outside the window and prayed silently in her heart.

The doctor arrived soon. He carefully took Su Qiaoer's pulse and frowned.

"Doctor, how is Qiao'er? Is there anything wrong with the baby?"

The old lady asked anxiously, her face full of worry.

The doctor pondered for a moment and spoke slowly.

"Madam Su is having a miscarriage. Fortunately, it was discovered in time. I'll prescribe some medication to maintain her pregnancy. She should be fine after taking it, but..."

He paused and continued.

"It's just that Aunt Su is weak and needs to be taken good care of. Otherwise, I'm afraid it will be difficult to save the fetus."

Hearing this, the old lady and Lin Wanqing both breathed a sigh of relief, but they did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

"Thank you, doctor. I will have someone take good care of Qiao'er."

Lin Wanqing said quickly, having already made up her mind.

The maid Cui'er knelt beside him, tears in her eyes and her voice choked with sobs.

"Madam, when my aunt woke up this morning, Nanny Li summoned her. She said she wanted to be personally taught a more advanced level of etiquette. She said it was Madam's order, but my aunt is already delicate, and she's pregnant. How could she withstand such an ordeal?"

"Not only was Nanny Wang unsympathetic, she also constantly criticized and reprimanded me. My aunt forced herself to study all day, but when she came back, her face was pale and she kept complaining of back pain. And now, not long after she lay down, she had an unbearable stomachache..."

At this point, Cui'er burst into tears.

She clenched her fists, as if denouncing the injustice, and as if speaking up for Su Qiaoer.

"Although I am dull, I can see that my aunt has been wronged. It must be those heavy rituals and deliberate difficulties that have caused my aunt to have a miscarriage! Madam, please make a decision for my aunt!"

Inside the house, the atmosphere became even heavier because of Cui'er's crying.

Lin Wanqing's expression changed slightly, but she didn't look panicked at all.

This Nanny Li is the old lady’s person!

But they are not your own people.

Cui'er's words were a slap in the old lady's face!