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After Lin Wanqing left, Lu Shengyuan's expression instantly darkened, and he instructed the people around him, "Send a few secret guards to follow the princess."

He didn't know what Lin Wanqing was going to do, so he could only find a few more people to protect Lin Wanqing's safety.

"I obey my orders!"

……

Lin Wanqing walked into the house quietly, holding a steaming bowl of soup.

The light in the room was slightly dim, and a few exquisite palace lanterns emitted a soft and warm light, adding a bit of warmth to the quiet night.

Lu Shengyuan was already sitting at the table. The bowl of soup in front of him was emitting wisps of steam, but he didn't seem to be in a hurry to enjoy it.

"Enjoy your meal, Your Majesty. I'll take my leave."

Lin Wanqing placed the soup bowl on the table, bent down slightly, and prepared to leave the inner room filled with the aroma of medicine and a faint scent of sandalwood. Her voice was soft and respectful.

However, just as she was about to turn around, Lu Shengyuan suddenly raised his head, and an inexplicable emotion flashed in his deep eyes.

"Stop." He said in a deep voice. Although his voice was not loud, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

Lin Wanqing was startled and stopped subconsciously.

She turned her gaze, her clear eyes filled with confusion and uneasiness: "Does the prince have any other instructions?"

Lu Shengyuan didn't answer immediately, but looked at her steadily. After a moment, he sighed softly and handed the bowl to her: "Please help me cool it down before eating."

Lin Wanqing took the bowl. She knew Lu Shengyuan's character. He never liked to trouble others, and even more so didn't like to show weakness in front of others. But now he asked her to help cool the soup. The meaning of this was self-evident.

She walked to the bed by the window and sat down, picking up the spoon and gently stirring the soup in the bowl.

She blew on the soup carefully, then tentatively fed it to Lu Shengyuan's mouth.

Lu Shengyuan looked at her, nodded, and praised: "It tastes good, much better than what the cook in the imperial kitchen makes."

After being together for so long, she has already figured out Lu Shengyuan's preferences and habits. He doesn't like sweets but likes salty food. She remembers all these details and tries her best to satisfy him.

Just as she was lost in thought, a hurried voice interrupted her thoughts.

"Princess, the prince is calling you!"

Lin Wanqing suddenly came back to her senses and looked at Lu Shengyuan, only to see that he was looking at her with a look of displeasure and confusion on his face.

"I was thinking about something and forgot about it." She explained quickly, but secretly regretted why she was distracted at such a time.

Lu Shengyuan looked at her, frowned, and then reached out to touch her cheek.

"Wanqing, you seem to be distracted lately."

Lin Wanqing lowered her head to hide the strangeness and uneasiness in her eyes.

She did remember the past, but she couldn't tell Lu Shengyuan about it for the time being.

"It's okay." Lin Wanqing pretended to be calm and shook his head slightly. "I just suddenly thought of some things in the past."

"Ago?"

The doubt between Lu Shengyuan's brows became even more intense, and his deep eyes stared at her closely, as if he wanted to see through her heart.

"Well... just some insignificant memories." Lin Wanqing said in a low voice, with a barely perceptible bitterness in his tone.

Lu Shengyuan was obviously not satisfied with this answer. He sighed softly and said firmly, "Wanqing, you are my, Lu Shengyuan's, princess. There should be no secrets between us."

Lin Wanqing's heart tightened. She knew she couldn't tell the truth, at least not now.

She raised her head, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, and then she slowly spoke: "Your Highness, you worry too much. I was just thinking about the arrival of the miracle doctor Su Yao, and I felt a little nervous."

"Nervous?" Lu Shengyuan was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting this to be the reason.

"Yes." Lin Wanqing nodded, forcing a smile. "The genius doctor Su Yao is highly skilled. I'm worried I won't be able to take care of him."

Lu Shengyuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry after hearing this. He patted her head and comforted her, "Wanqing, there's no need to worry so much. You are gentle and virtuous, and you are considerate. You will definitely be able to take good care of the genius doctor Su Yao. What's more, I am here with you."

After hearing what Lu Shengyuan said, Lin Wanqing felt a little relieved.

Just then, there was a burst of hurried footsteps outside the door.

"Prince, Princess, something's wrong!" A little maid ran in hurriedly, her voice filled with panic, "The old lady suddenly fainted!"

Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan were both shocked when they heard this.

The old lady is Lu Shengyuan's mother. She is usually in good health. How could she suddenly faint?

"What's going on?" Lu Shengyuan stood up suddenly and asked in a deep voice. Although his voice was not loud, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

The little maid was frightened by his momentum and quickly knelt down to answer: "I don't know either. I was fine just now, but suddenly I fainted."

Lu Shengyuan frowned and looked back at Lin Wanqing: "Wanqing, let's go take a look."

Lin Wanqing nodded, her heart also filled with worry.

Although she didn't spend much time with the old lady, she could still feel her kindness and amiability. Now that she heard the news that she had fainted, she was naturally anxious.

The two of them walked out of the room quickly, crossed the long corridor, and ran towards the old lady's residence.

Along the way, Lin Wanqing could feel the tense aura emanating from Lu Shengyuan.

She knew that although Lu Shengyuan usually appeared cold to everyone, he was a filial son deep down. Now that his mother was in trouble, how could he not be anxious?

After a while, the two arrived at the old lady's residence.

The room was in chaos. Maids and servants were coming in and out, some bringing water, some bringing medicine, but they all seemed to be in a hurry.

"Prince, Princess, you are here." A maid saw Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing and hurried over to greet them as if she had seen her saviors.

Lu Shengyuan nodded and asked in a deep voice, "How is mother now?"

The old woman sighed and shook her head: "The old lady hasn't woken up yet, the doctor is checking inside."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan frowned and strode into the inner room.

Lin Wanqing followed closely behind, also filled with worry.

In the inner room, a strong smell of medicine wafted into the air. The old lady lay quietly on the bed, her face pale and her eyes closed. Her usually kind face now looked unusually haggard.

The doctor was taking the old lady's pulse by the bed, his face full of solemnity.

"Doctor, how is my mother?" Lu Shengyuan walked to the doctor's side and asked in a low and firm voice.

The doctor raised his head, glanced at Lu Shengyuan, then at Lin Wanqing, then slowly shook his head: "Your Highness, the old lady's condition is not optimistic. Her pulse is weak and her breathing is disordered. I'm afraid it's... poisoning."