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In the palace, as soon as Lin Wanqing stepped into the room, she saw Lu Shengyuan sitting at the table, flipping through an ancient book in his hands. The sunlight shone on his body through the window lattice, giving him a soft halo.

Hearing the footsteps, Lu Shengyuan raised his head, and a gentle look appeared in his deep eyes.

"Qingqing, you are back."

Lin Wanqing nodded slightly, walked over to sit beside him, with a hint of thought between her brows.

"Husband, do you know what I'm thinking about?" she asked softly, with a hint of seriousness and expectation in her tone.

Lu Shengyuan put down the book in his hand and looked at her intently. "How could I not know what you are thinking? Could it be about expanding the business?"

Lin Wanqing was slightly stunned, then smiled in appreciation.

"My husband is indeed very intelligent. I am planning to expand the restaurant and make it bigger and better."

A look of approval appeared on Lu Shengyuan's face, and his eyes showed encouragement and trust.

"If you have such an ambition, I will fully support you."

Lin Wanqing felt warm in her heart. She knew that Lu Shengyuan was a man who always did what he said. With his support, she would be more confident in doing things.

"Thank you, husband." Lin Wanqing said softly, her eyes full of gratitude and tenderness.

Lu Shengyuan gently held her hand, his tone gentle but firm.

"You and I are husband and wife, so why should we thank each other? If you need any help, just ask."

Lin Wanqing gently withdrew her hand, gently stroked the pattern on the hem of her clothes, and shook her head slightly: "Husband, I can still handle it at the moment. I don't need your help for the time being. You just need to help me maintain law and order."

Lu Shengyuan smiled when he heard this, his expression full of relief.

"Qingqing has always been very sensible in what she does. The only small thing I can do for you is to maintain public order. This relieves me of my worry."

Lin Wanqing's face flushed when she heard this, but her heart was full of fighting spirit and confidence.

As the two were talking, they suddenly heard the voice of a maid coming from outside the door.

"Princess, Prince, the old lady sent me to invite you to the front hall for dinner."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, a glimmer of understanding flashed in her eyes. She had just come from the old lady's place and knew that the old lady must be looking for her to discuss the restaurant and wanted to ask them to go to the front hall to have dinner together.

"Got it. We'll be there right away." Lin Wanqing responded, standing up and straightening her clothes.

Lu Shengyuan also stood up and stood shoulder to shoulder with her: "Qingqing, let's go."

The two walked out of the room hand in hand, crossed the courtyard and corridors of the palace, and headed towards the front hall.

The sunlight shines on them, reflecting two slender figures, leaning on each other, appearing particularly harmonious and beautiful.

In the front hall, the old lady had been waiting for a long time. When she saw the two of them arrive, a kind smile appeared on her face.

"The princess and the prince are here, please take a seat."

After Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan bowed respectfully, they sat down at the table.

The table was filled with delicious food, the aroma was so delicious that it made people salivate.

"The dishes on today's table were all prepared by the kitchen on my special request. Please try them and see how they taste." The old lady said with a smile, her tone full of care for the younger generation.

Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan smiled at each other, both understanding the old lady's intentions.

They picked up their chopsticks and began to taste the delicious food on the table.

"Well, this dish tastes very good." Lin Wanqing praised while eating, his eyes full of satisfaction.

Lu Shengyuan also nodded: "Yes, mother, these dishes are delicious, you are really thoughtful."

After hearing what they said, the old lady showed a satisfied smile on her face: "As long as you like it, I will be satisfied as long as you enjoy your meal."

Having said this, the old lady paused slightly and her expression became a little serious.

"I asked you to come here, I guess you all know what's going on, right?"

Lin Wanqing put down her chopsticks and nodded, a serious look flashing in her eyes: "Mother, are you going to ask about the restaurant?"

The old lady nodded, her attitude remaining calm. "That's right, my dear. I heard your restaurant has been doing very well lately. Is that true?"

Lin Wanqing felt a little nervous when she heard this. She knew that the old lady had always been concerned about the family's reputation and future, and she must be very concerned about the restaurant's affairs.

"Mother, it's true." Lin Wanqing said truthfully, with a hint of caution in her tone.

"The restaurant's business is indeed getting better and better, and I am planning to further expand the scale of operations."

When the old lady heard this, there was no joy or worry on her face, and she remained as calm as water.

"Qingqing, I know you are very capable. I am very pleased that you can run the restaurant so well." The old lady said slowly, with a hint of approval in her eyes.

"However, you should also know that a tall tree attracts the wind, and the business world is full of risks, so you'd better be careful."

The sunlight shines through the delicate window lattices, dappling into the house, adding a touch of warmth to this quiet space.

Lin Wanqing sat on a carved mahogany chair. Her mood was as complex and subtle as the light and shadow. The old lady's words were like a spring breeze, instantly dissipating a lot of the tension and uneasiness in her heart.

"Mother, I have taken your words to heart. I will act with caution." Lin Wanqing's voice was soft but firm.

The old lady nodded slightly, her face filled with a kind smile that warmed people's hearts like sunshine.

"I'm naturally relieved that you're so sensible."

The atmosphere in the room was warm and peaceful, as if even the air was filled with a faint sweetness. The old lady paused gently, and her eyes became deep.

"Qingqing, after experiencing life and death, I have become indifferent to many things." The old lady's voice was filled with emotion, as if she was narrating a dusty memory.

"In the past, I might have thought that women should stay in their boudoirs, taking care of their husbands and children. It was a bit inappropriate for them to be out in the world doing business. But now, as long as they have the ability and talent, why should they be bound by those old customs and habits?"

Lin Wanqing was shocked when she heard this. She didn't expect the old lady to be so open-minded and broad-minded.

She looked up at the old lady, her eyes flashing with admiration and gratitude. It was not easy for the old lady to say such words.

"Mother, you... do you really think so?" Lin Wanqing couldn't help but ask again, with a hint of trembling and surprise in her voice.

She couldn't believe her ears, fearing that this was just a beautiful dream.

The old lady smiled and nodded. "Of course I think so. I've tried your restaurant myself, and it tastes really good. No wonder your business is so booming."

Lin Wanqing's smile was bright, as gorgeous and beautiful as a blooming peony.

"Thank you for your recognition, mother. I will do my best to live up to your trust."

The sunlight shines through the window lattice onto her confident and determined face, reflecting the radiance of her face.