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When Lin Wanqing heard her praising Lu Shengyuan, she was naturally happy in her heart, but she did not show it on her face. She just said it lightly.

"Girl, you're always saying nice things to make me happy."

When Pei'er heard this, she suddenly became anxious.

"Madam, I swear to God, everything I said is true. I have never lied."

Seeing her like this, Lin Wanqing burst out laughing.

"Okay, okay, I'm not lying. Let's go back quickly. I believe my uncle will be back soon."

Upon hearing this, Pei'er immediately smiled happily and hurriedly helped Lin Wanqing walk back.

After leaving court every day, Lu Shengyuan would go to the study to handle official business. After finishing his business, he would return to Qingwu Courtyard to have dinner and talk with Lin Wanqing.

When he returned to Qingwu Courtyard today, he saw Lin Wanqing leaning on the couch by the window, holding a book in her hand and reading it with great interest.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her, covering her with a golden halo, as beautiful as a painting.

Lu Shengyuan couldn't help but slow down his pace, fearing that he would disturb this beauty.

He walked over to Lin Wanqing and whispered, "What book are you reading that makes you so engrossed?"

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing raised her head and looked at him, a faint smile on her lips.

"I had nothing to do, so I found a book to pass the time."

Lu Shengyuan glanced at the book in her hand, which was a travelogue.

He reached out his hand, gently tucked the loose hair on her forehead behind her ear, and said softly, "If you feel bored, I have a day off tomorrow and can take you to the countryside for an outing."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"really?"

Lu Shengyuan looked at her like this, his heart moved slightly, and he lowered his head and kissed her lightly on the lips.

"Of course I take it seriously."

His lips were slightly cool, with a faint scent of ink, and Lin Wanqing's cheeks immediately turned red.

"You...what are you doing? Pearl is still here."

Pei'er was standing by and quickly covered her eyes to indicate that she saw nothing.

Lu Shengyuan chuckled, took her hand, and said softly, "Then let's go have dinner."

Lin Wanqing nodded, then stood up and walked to the table with him.

The table was filled with her favorite dishes, and Lu Shengyuan kept putting food into her bowl.

In a short while, her bowls were piled up as high as a hill.

Lin Wanqing looked at the food in the bowl and a happy smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Don't just pick up food for me, eat some yourself."

Lu Shengyuan chuckled when he heard this.

"it is good."

After the two of them had dinner, Lu Shengyuan chatted with Lin Wanqing for a while before getting up and going to the study.

As soon as he left, Pei'er walked up to Lin Wanqing with a gossipy look on her face.

"Madam, I think my uncle is really good to you. He never refuses anything you say."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, a smile suddenly appeared on her face, but she said, "You girl, you are always talking nonsense."

Seeing this, Pei'er immediately teased: "Madam is shy."

"You are becoming more and more unruly, girl. You even dare to make fun of me."

Lin Wanqing pretended to be angry and scowled. Seeing this, Pei'er immediately begged for mercy.

The master and servant laughed and joked for a while before Lin Wanqing straightened his expression and said, "We're going to go out for an outing tomorrow. You should prepare your things in advance."

Upon hearing this, Pei'er immediately responded.

"Yes, ma'am."

Early the next morning, Lu Shengyuan took Lin Wanqing and Pei'er to the suburbs.

It is early autumn now, and the scenery in the suburbs is just right. The maple leaves are like fire, the ginkgo trees are golden, and it is beautiful beyond words.

Lu Shengyuan rode a horse, Lin Wanqing sat in the carriage, and Pei'er accompanied them.

"Madam, the scenery in the suburbs is so beautiful."

Pei'er opened the curtain, looked at the scenery outside, and couldn't help but sigh.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing also stuck his head out to take a look.

When she saw Lu Shengyuan's back riding a horse, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Well, it is indeed beautiful."

Lu Shengyuan seemed to notice her gaze, turned around and looked at her, a gentle smile on his lips.

Lin Wanqing's cheeks flushed slightly and she quickly looked away.

When they arrived at the outskirts of the city, they got off the carriage.

Lu Shengyuan held Lin Wanqing's hand and strolled in the suburbs.

"This place is really nice. When we get old, we can find a place like this to live, plant flowers and grow grass. Wouldn't it be beautiful?"

Lin Wanqing looked at the scenery in front of him and couldn't help but speak.

Hearing this, Lu Shengyuan turned around and looked at her, his eyes full of affection.

"Okay, when we get old, we'll find a place like this to live in."

His voice was low and magnetic. When Lin Wanqing heard it, her heart suddenly warmed up and she looked up at him.

"Are you serious about what you said?"

Lu Shengyuan's footsteps suddenly paused, and a barely perceptible worry flashed in his eyes.

"I...I'm a little worried."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, his heart tightened and he turned around quickly.

"What's wrong with you? How long has it been since I heard you talk about feeling unwell?"

Lu Shengyuan was slightly startled when he heard this, as if he had awakened someone from a dream by his own words.

He thought about it carefully and was surprised to find that he had not felt the pain of illness for a long time since he had been with her.

The sudden relief and surprise gradually gathered into light in his eyes.

He shook his head slightly and smiled, "Yes, I didn't realize that since you've been by my side, my body has become stronger."

Pei'er whispered softly, "Madam works tirelessly every day to prepare medicinal food for you, hoping that you will be healthy and live a long life. This kind of thought is more heartwarming than medicine."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan paused slightly and turned his gaze to Lin Wanqing with tenderness and complexity.

Lin Wanqing met his gaze, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.

She quickly turned around to hide her shyness and whispered, "Who asked you to live a hundred years? If you are not in good health, I will be dragged down by you for the rest of my life."

Lin Wanqing's body was slightly stiff, her cheeks were slightly red, but a happy smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Seeing this, Pei'er tactfully stepped aside.

The two hugged each other and looked at the scenery for a while before continuing on their way.

Lu Shengyuan took Lin Wanqing to the river, and the two sat on the river bank, watching the river flow by.

Occasionally a few small fish jump out of the water, splashing ripples.

“It’s so beautiful here.”

Lin Wanqing said softly. Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan turned his head and looked at her, with a faint smile on his lips.

After he finished speaking, a melodious sound of a zither suddenly came from afar, breaking the surrounding tranquility.

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman in plain clothes sitting in the woods.

The fingertips lightly pluck the strings, like a fairy descending to earth, untainted by dust.

Lin Wanqing asked curiously, "Who is that? His zither skills are so superb."

Lu Shengyuan smiled slightly and explained, "That's Yunmeng, the owner of Yunyin Mountain Villa. He's famous for his zither music. I never thought I'd meet him here today."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing immediately became interested.