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

Lin Wanqing's smile deepened, like a flower blooming in spring, bright yet gentle.

"Then let's go to the tea shop tomorrow to see if there's anything else that needs to be prepared before opening. Although everything is already complete, we always hope to make it perfect."

Pearl nodded quickly, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Okay, Madam, we'll go there early tomorrow morning. We'll make sure to run the tea shop in perfect order to satisfy the prince and his wife."

The master and servant smiled at each other, as if they had already seen the prosperous scene after the tea shop opened.

In the study, Lu Shengyuan was sitting at the desk, browsing the account book in his hand with a focused expression.

His fingers tapped lightly on the table, as if he was thinking about something important.

As the night deepened, the entire Prince's Mansion fell into a deep sleep.

However, in this quiet night, there was one person tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

Su Qiaoer lay on the bed, staring straight at the ceiling, her heart filled with complicated emotions.

This Lin Wanqing is so happy now!

Her heart was filled with resentment and jealousy, but she could not change the cruel reality.

Just then, the sound of light footsteps interrupted her thoughts.

She turned her head and saw someone slowly walking towards her bed.

Su Qiaoer was startled and was about to shout, but the man quickly covered her mouth.

"Shh, don't make any noise, it's me."

A familiar voice sounded in her ears, and Su Qiaoer immediately relaxed her guard.

The man in black loosened his hand, revealing the face of Master Lu.

"Minglang, why are you here?"

Su Qiaoer's voice was full of surprise and confusion.

Lu Ming smiled slightly and said softly, "Qiao'er, of course I'm here to keep you company. I know you've been in a bad mood recently, so I came to see you specially."

When Su Qiaoer heard this, a warm feeling surged in her heart, but also with a hint of grievance.

"Minglang, I..."

Before she could finish her words, she was gently embraced by Master Lu. The familiar fragrance filled her nose, making her heart beat faster.

"Qiao'er, you don't have to say anything, I know everything."

Prince Lu comforted her softly, as if he was coaxing a fragile treasure.

Su Qiaoer leaned in Lu Shizi's arms, listening to his strong heartbeat, and felt a sense of security in her heart.

She closed her eyes and enjoyed this rare warm moment, as if the troubles in the outside world had nothing to do with her.

Lu Ming gently stroked Su Qiaoer's soft hair, his eyes full of tenderness.

"Qiao'er, if you have anything, you can tell me. You are the most important person in my heart in this mansion."

His words were gentle yet firm, like the warm spring sun, trying to dispel the haze in her heart.

Su Qiaoer shook her head gently, her eyes slightly red, and her voice was as thin as a thread.

"Minglang, I know what you mean, but I am...after all, just a concubine. Even though I am pregnant with your child, every time when the night is quiet, that feeling of unease surges over me like a tide."

Hearing this, Lu Ming hugged her tighter, as if he wanted to put all his promises into this embrace.

"Qiao'er, listen to me. I, Lu Sheng, will never marry anyone other than you in this lifetime. All the prosperity and fame in this world are not as good as your smile. No one can reach your position. My heart belongs only to you."

Su Qiaoer's heart was captured by this deep affection. She looked up at Lu Ming, tears sparkling in her eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky.

"Minglang, with your words, I have no regrets in this life."

Lu Ming gently held her face and looked into her eyes lovingly, as if he wanted to engrave this love into her bones.

"Qiao'er, wait for me. When the time is right, I will definitely give you the title of my legal wife."

Su Qiaoer nodded, lowered her head shyly, and a happy smile appeared on her face.

Seeing this, Lu Ming's heart was filled with pity.

He gently kissed Su Qiaoer's forehead, declaring his ownership like a stamp.

In the dim morning light, Lin Wanqing opened her red lips, put on her makeup in front of the mirror, and prepared to go to the new teahouse to make preparations.

Su Qiaoer walked into the room quietly with small steps.

Seeing Lin Wanqing adjusting her clothes, he asked gently, "Madam, where are you going so early today?"

Lin Wanqing turned around and smiled, with a hint of cunning in her eyes.

"It's just a trip to the market to buy some trivial things, why are you interested?"

Su Qiaoer gently stroked her slightly bulging belly and said softly, "Madam, if you can let Qiaoer come with you, maybe she can be of some help."

After saying this, she lowered her eyes slightly, with a hint of grievance at the corner of her mouth.

Seeing this, Lin Wanqing sighed softly and refused gently.

"Sister Qiao'er, you are pregnant, so you should take care of the baby."

At this moment, the door opened slightly and Lu Ming walked in.

Seeing this, a trace of pity flashed in his eyes. He quickly stepped forward and gently held Su Qiaoer in his arms, reprimanding her softly with a hint of doting.

"She's right, Qiao'er. You're our family's treasure now. How can you walk around as you please?"

Su Qiaoer snuggled in Lu Ming's arms, calling him softly in a tender voice, her brows full of weakness and dependence.

"Minglang, Qiao'er is just concerned about Madam and wants to do her bit to help."

Lu Ming gently stroked her long black hair and coaxed her with soft words.

"Qiao'er, dear, I will convey your thoughts to you."

After saying that, he turned to Lin Wanqing and warned, "When you go out today, you must be more careful."

Lin Wanqing looked at them quietly, and ripples appeared in her heart.

She opened her red lips slightly and said calmly, "If that's the case, I'll go first."

Lu Ming nodded slightly, his eyes following her departing figure until she disappeared outside the porch.

Lin Wanqing walked alone in the bustling streets, and couldn't help but sigh at the chaos and complexity of the world.

Once upon a time, she longed for that affectionate embrace and gentle care, but now, what she cherishes more is freedom and independence.

The market is bustling with people, and various hawking sounds are heard one after another, full of the breath of life.

Lin Wanqing walked between the stalls, carefully selecting the items she needed.

Pei'er gently waved a round fan and walked side by side with Lin Wanqing under the corridor.

"Madam, look at how complacent Lu Ming is. He's so arrogant all day long, as if the world belongs to him. Fortunately, you have a keen eye and didn't fall into his trap. Otherwise, who knows how much injustice you would have suffered."

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing curled up the corners of his mouth into a faint smile, and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

"He's just relying on his family background. How can he compare to Lu Shengyuan? In terms of talent and character, Lu Ming isn't even worthy of carrying Lu Shengyuan's shoes. It's strange. I don't know how the Lu family could raise such a child. It's really puzzling."

Pearl chuckled.

He continued, "That's right. They say a dragon gives birth to nine sons, each one different. Lu Shengyuan is gentle and elegant, with outstanding talent, but Lu Ming is just an embroidered pillow, good-looking but useless."

"That's right, the fools in this world always love to come out and make a fuss, which makes our son-in-law seem even more extraordinary."