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"I will take you back to the palace."

He whispered, reaching out to help her up.

However, Lin Wanqing dodged his hand.

"Your Majesty, I can go back on my own."

She whispered, a hint of distance in her voice.

Lu Shengyuan was stunned and then withdrew his hand.

He knew that Lin Wanqing was still avoiding him, but he did not give up.

"Princess, I will wait for you."

He looked at her, his eyes gleaming with determination, "I believe that one day, you will accept me."

Lin Wanqing listened to his words, and a complex emotion surged in her heart.

She didn't know how to answer him, so she could only lower her head silently.

Lu Shengyuan looked at her and knew that she needed time to accept him.

So he didn't force her anymore and just left quietly.

In the following days, Lu Shengyuan continued to care for Lin Wanqing silently. He would send people to deliver some supplements and gifts, but he would never disturb her.

Lin Wanqing also felt Lu Shengyuan's concern, but she still couldn't accept him.

She felt that she had lost the ability to love and could never fall in love with anyone again.

However, she didn't know that love doesn't happen overnight; it takes time and patience to cultivate.

Just when Lin Wanqing thought that she would continue like this, something happened that made her change her mind about Lu Shengyuan.

That day, she was walking alone in the garden when she suddenly heard a cry for help.

She followed the sound and found a little girl who had fallen into the lake and was struggling.

Lin Wanqing jumped into the lake without thinking and struggled to rescue the little girl.

However, she was exhausted and put herself in danger.

"princess!"

Just then, a familiar figure jumped into the lake and rescued her.

Lin Wanqing choked on the water a few times and his consciousness became a little blurry.

She vaguely saw a familiar figure, it was him, Lu Shengyuan.

She felt a pair of strong arms hold her waist tightly and pull her out of the water.

"Princess, are you okay?"

Lu Shengyuan looked at her, his face full of worry and anxiety.

Lin Wanqing coughed a few times and spat out some water before slowly coming back to his senses.

"I, I'm fine."

She whispered, her voice a little hoarse.

Lu Shengyuan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she was fine.

He looked at her with a glint of admiration in his eyes.

"Princess, you are truly brave."

He said softly, a hint of appreciation on his face.

She found that her opinion of Lu Shengyuan was quietly changing.

She discovered that this prince was not as cold-blooded and ruthless as she had imagined.

He also has his own kindness and warmth, but he has never discovered it.

"Thank you, my lord, for saving me."

She looked at him with a hint of gratitude on her face.

"This is what the king should do."

Lu Shengyuan looked at her with a hint of tenderness on his face, "I can't let anything happen to you."

Lin Wanqing felt inexplicably moved when she heard his words.

She didn't know what was wrong with her, and she actually felt like crying.

She knew she couldn't go on like this, so she lowered her head and avoided Lu Shengyuan's gaze.

"Princess, I've been busy lately and may not be able to visit you often."

Lu Shengyuan looked at her with a hint of apology on his face, "The Crown Prince recently came to discuss some matters with me, so I may have to spend more time in the East Palace."

Lin Wanqing's heart trembled slightly when he heard this.

She didn't know why Lu Shengyuan told her this, nor did she know how to answer him.

"Princess, I know you don't like the Crown Princess, but she is the Crown Prince's person. I hope you can get along well with her."

Lu Shengyuan looked at her with a serious expression on his face, "I don't want anything unpleasant to happen between you two."

Lin Wanqing listened to his words, and a complex emotion surged in her heart.

She knew that Lu Shengyuan was doing this for her own good, but she didn't know if she could get along well with the Crown Princess.

After all, there are too many grievances and entanglements between them.

"Your Highness, I will try my best to get along well with the Crown Princess."

She whispered, her voice a little hoarse.

Lu Shengyuan looked at her with a hint of relief on his face.

He knew that Lin Wanqing was a smart woman and she would handle these things.

"I believe in you."

He said softly, then turned and left.

Lin Wanqing looked at his leaving back, and a sense of inexplicable loss welled up in her heart.

She didn't know what was wrong with her, but she was reluctant to let him leave.

She found that her feelings for Lu Shengyuan had exceeded her imagination, and she didn't know what to do.

"Princess, since the prince has accepted you, why are you still so sad?"

Du Ruo looked at Lin Wanqing with a puzzled look on his face.

She didn't know what Lin Wanqing was thinking, nor did she know why she was so hesitant and conflicted.

"Du Ruo, I'm very confused and I don't know what to do."

Lin Wanqing looked at her, a trace of confusion and helplessness on his face.

She found that she had fallen in love with Lu Shengyuan, but she didn't know whether she should admit this feeling.

After all, she just wanted to use him at first and didn't expect to really fall in love with him.

"Princess, I think the prince really likes you."

Du Ruo looked at her with a trace of worry on his face, "Why don't you try to accept him? Maybe there will be a happy ending between you two."

Lin Wanqing listened to Du Ruo's words, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.

She knew that what Du Ruo said made sense, but she still couldn't convince herself to accept this relationship.

She was afraid that she would be hurt, and she was also afraid that she would let down Lu Shengyuan's expectations and trust.

"Du Ruo, you don't understand."

She whispered, a hint of bitterness and helplessness in her voice.

"Princess, although I don't understand your feelings, I can see that the prince is truly good to you."

Du Ruo looked at her with a worried look on his face.

"Princess, why don't you try to let down your guard and accept the prince's kindness?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing remained silent.

She knew what Du Ruo said made sense, but she still couldn't convince herself.

"Princess, the prince has been very busy recently. Not only does he have to deal with state affairs, but he also has to deal with the prince's various schemes."

Du Ruo looked at her and continued, "The Crown Prince has been trying to win over the Prince recently, hoping to use him to deal with the other princes. To protect himself, the Prince has had no choice but to play along with the Crown Prince. However, he has always been clear in his heart that he does not want to be associated with the Crown Prince."

Lin Wanqing was slightly shocked when he heard Du Ruo's words.

She didn't know that Lu Shengyuan had such difficulties, nor did she know that he had been silently bearing such great pressure.

"Princess, the prince said that the prince might come to you soon, so you should be careful."

Du Ruo looked at her with a solemn expression on his face. "The Crown Princess is the Crown Prince's person. She will definitely try to win you over and use you to deal with the Prince. You must be careful not to fall into her trap."