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The emperor looked at him with a glint of admiration in his eyes.

"Okay, then I will appoint you as the Imperial Envoy and you will depart for the disaster area immediately."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan was delighted and quickly bowed to express his gratitude.

"The minister obeys the order."

Lin Wanqing looked at him and felt a little relieved.

She knew that Lu Shengyuan was an ambitious man, and this disaster relief trip was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him.

The emperor looked at the two of them, his eyes revealing a hint of deep meaning.

"Shengyuan, I hope you can live up to my expectations and return soon."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan's expression froze and he agreed respectfully.

"I will definitely live up to the emperor's trust."

The emperor nodded and waved his hand.

"Okay, I'm tired too, you guys can leave."

Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing hurriedly bowed and took their leave, leaving the Imperial Garden with Yunxi.

After returning to the mansion, Lu Shengyuan began to prepare to go to the disaster area.

Lin Wanqing looked at his busy figure and felt a little worried.

"Husband, you must be careful on this disaster relief trip."

Hearing this, Lu Shengyuan turned his head to look at her with a gentle smile on his face.

"Don't worry, I'll be careful."

He knew that Lin Wanqing was worried about him, but he was already prepared and would definitely return safely.

Lin Wanqing looked at him with a determined look on her face.

After returning to the Prince's Mansion, the old lady's face changed suddenly after hearing the news.

He angrily summoned Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing.

The old lady sat trembling at the top, her eyes red, her voice filled with reproach and heartache.

"Shengyuan, you are weak, how can you withstand the suffering in the disaster area? How can the emperor bear to let you go!"

Seeing this, Lin Wanqing hurriedly stepped forward and gently stroked the back of the old lady's hand.

"Mother, although my husband is frail, he has the world in his heart. This is his ambition. Moreover, this trip has the emperor's trust, and it is also an opportunity for him to gain experience and grow. Your daughter-in-law will take good care of everything at home and wait for his safe return."

The old lady looked at Lin Wanqing's resolute gaze and felt a little relieved, but she still couldn't hide her worry.

"Wanqing, although you are virtuous, my heart... well, forget it. You have made your decision. As your mother, I can only pray for God's blessing."

Lu Shengyuan looked at the old lady with a firm gaze: "Mom, don't worry, I will be careful."

The old lady nodded with tears in her eyes, clasped her hands together and prayed silently.

Lu Shengyuan was about to leave. Lin Wanqing was tidying up his clothes with a faint smile on her face, but a deep worry was hidden in her eyes.

"Husband, don't tell me, I know everything. Don't worry, I will wait for your safe return."

Lu Shengyuan hugged her tightly, as if he wanted to merge her into his body.

"Wanqing, wait for me."

He muttered, turned around and started on the road to the disaster area.

As soon as Lu Shengyuan's figure disappeared around the corner of the mansion, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence.

Lu Ming walked into the mansion exhausted and went straight to the old lady's residence.

He looked hurried and asked anxiously as soon as he entered the door.

"Grandma, has father left home to provide relief to the disaster area?"

When the old lady heard this, her expression changed slightly, a hint of embarrassment and reluctance flashed in her eyes, and she nodded gently.

"Yes, Sheng Yuan...has been ordered to leave."

Seeing this, Lu Ming's heart tightened and he hurriedly stepped forward and held the old lady's hand.

"Don't worry, grandma. Father has his country at heart. He will definitely return safely. Your grandson will be by your side and we will get through this together."

The old lady looked at Lu Ming, a hint of relief flashed in her eyes, but she could not hide the lingering worry.

Lu Ming's gaze suddenly turned to Lin Wanqing, his eyes filled with confusion and resentment, as if he wanted to see through her.

He pursed his lips tightly, his tone filled with barely concealed reproach.

"Lin Wanqing, why has our family been plagued by constant turmoil since father married you? This disaster relief trip is a heavy responsibility, but it was chosen at this time. If father makes any mistakes..."

His words came to an abrupt end, but the meaning left unspoken was self-evident, and a suppressed tension filled the air.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing slapped him.

"Lu Ming, listen to me carefully. Your father married me, and it's a matter between the two of us. It has nothing to do with anyone else. This disaster relief is an imperial order that cannot be disobeyed. Don't make such a fuss!"

Lu Ming covered his face and looked at Lin Wanqing in shock.

He didn't expect that this usually gentle and virtuous woman would dare to hit him!

"You...you actually hit me?"

Lin Wanqing looked at him coldly, her tone revealing unquestionable majesty.

"I'm going to hit you! Lu Ming, you have to remember, this is not the place for you to act wild!"

Lu Ming looked at her, an inexplicable emotion welling up in his heart, but he couldn't speak.

Seeing this, the old lady beside her sighed softly and said, "Ming'er, your father's trip is indeed the emperor's order. It has nothing to do with Wanqing. Please stop talking nonsense."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ming was silent for a moment, then turned and left.

Looking at Lu Ming's departing back, the old lady frowned and a look of worry appeared on her face.

"Wanqing, Ming'er..."

Lin Wanqing gently held the old lady's hand and interrupted her.

"Mom, don't worry, Lu Ming was just impulsive. I will go and explain to him."

Upon hearing this, the old lady nodded slightly, and the worry on her face eased a little.

Lu Ming returned to his room, his heart filled with anger and confusion.

He could never understand why his father would marry Lin Wanqing, and why there had been constant trouble in the family since she came into the family.

He thought of Lin Wanqing's majestic slap just now, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

This slap seemed to wake him up.

He realized that this woman was not as weak and gullible as he had imagined. She had her own persistence and principles.

Lu Ming took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He decided that he would go find Lin Wanqing and find out everything.

Lu Ming came to Lin Wanqing's yard and looked at the room with the closed door. He took a deep breath and raised his hand to knock on the door.

"Come in."

Lin Wanqing's voice came from inside the house. Lu Ming pushed open the door and walked in.

Lin Wanqing was sitting at the table, holding an account book in his hand, with a focused expression.

Seeing Lu Ming come in, she put down the account book in her hand and looked up at him.

"What are you here for?"

Lu Ming looked at her, took a deep breath, and said, "I...I want to talk to you."

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing raised her eyebrows slightly and motioned for him to sit down.

"What to talk about?"

Lu Ming looked at her, was silent for a moment, and then said, "Talk about you and my father, and everything that happened in our house after you came in."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, a look of understanding appeared on his face.

She knew that Lu Ming would come to see her.

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

She gently put down the account book in her hand, slowly stood up, and walked in front of Lu Ming.

She looked straight at him, her tone filled with unquestionable firmness.

"Lu Ming, do you understand that marriage is a serious matter, not a joke? I married your father for a reason, and it can't be measured by the frivolous 'marriage or not' you mentioned."