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Lu Ming was stunned by Lin Wanqing's words. He never thought that Lin Wanqing would have such a straightforward and profound answer.

A hint of embarrassment crossed his face, but was then replaced by a mix of emotions.

He lowered his head and said in a low voice, "If you had married me, there wouldn't be so many problems now. Why is it that after you came into the house, there always seems to be unrest in our family?"

Lin Wanqing sighed softly, walked to the window, looked at the swaying bamboo leaves outside, and her tone softened a lot.

"The peace of a family cannot be achieved by one person alone. Your father, as the head of the family, shoulders a heavy responsibility. I am only assisting him to the best of my ability."

Just as the atmosphere was about to ease, a maid's urgent cry suddenly came from outside the door: "Young Madam, something bad has happened! The old lady is suddenly feeling unwell, please go and check on her quickly!"

When Lin Wanqing heard this, her heart tightened and she immediately turned and walked out the door, asking the maid about the situation as she walked.

Lu Ming followed closely behind, his face full of worry.

The two hurried to the old lady's yard, only to see her lying on the bed, her face pale, her brows furrowed, and she looked extremely painful.

"Mom! What's wrong with you?"

Lu Ming rushed to the bed, held the old lady's hand, and asked anxiously.

Lin Wanqing also walked quickly to the bed, carefully observed the old lady's complexion, and reached out to feel her pulse. He already had a plan in mind.

"Don't worry, this is just my old illness coming back. I'll go make some medicine right away."

Lin Wanqing turned and walked out the door, instructing the maid to prepare the herbs and the fire.

Lu Ming looked at Lin Wanqing's busy figure, and the dissatisfaction and doubts in his heart seemed to disappear at this moment.

He suddenly discovered that this woman, whom he had always misunderstood and despised, was so calm and decisive at the critical moment.

After a while, Lin Wanqing returned to the room with the decocted medicine and carefully fed it to the old lady.

After the old lady drank the medicine, although she was still weak, her complexion had regained some of its rosiness.

"Wanqing... thank you for your hard work..."

The old lady looked at Lin Wanqing, her eyes full of gratitude and relief.

Lin Wanqing shook her head gently and said with a smile, "Mom, you are too polite. This is what I should do."

Lu Ming's mood seemed to be shrouded in dark clouds, and he frowned.

"Lin Wanqing, do you know that ever since you entered this mansion, there has been no peace at home! If it weren't for you, how could all these troubles have arisen? You are simply a jinx!"

Lin Wanqing's expression changed slightly when he heard this, but he quickly returned to normal.

Just when the atmosphere reached freezing point, the maid Pei'er hurried in with a tea tray in her hands.

Seeing this, he quickly put down the work in his hands and stepped forward.

"Master, the young lady is now your mother, so please be respectful when speaking to her."

Pearl's words were like a gentle spring breeze, easing the originally tense atmosphere a little.

Lu Ming was shocked when he heard this.

Lin Wanqing sighed softly.

"Lu Ming, although I'm not a perfect person, I have a clear conscience. There may be many misunderstandings between you and me, but at this moment, I hope you can think calmly."

Lu Ming's emotions were like being swept by a violent storm.

He stood up suddenly and looked directly at Lin Wanqing, with complex flames flashing in his eyes.

"Lin Wanqing, do you know how my father could have left his family business and traveled to the disaster area to provide relief if it weren't for you? He could have lived a comfortable and comfortable life, but now he's toiling away. Isn't the root of all this you? And now you're still pretending to take care of Grandma. Who are you doing this for?"

Just as the two were confronting each other, the old lady slowly opened her eyes, her gaze revealing unquestionable majesty.

"Lu Ming, shut up! How can you be so rude? I know Wan Qing's character very well. She is not only your father's virtuous wife, but also the lucky star of our Lu family. How can you speak so harshly just because of a momentary anger?"

The old lady's words were like spring thunder, awakening Lu Ming from the confusion in his heart.

He was stunned. He lowered his head and said in a choked voice, "Grandma, it's my fault."

Lu Ming's worries were still there. He looked at Lin Wanqing's busy back, feeling mixed emotions.

At this time, a dusty traveler hurried into the mansion, holding a secret letter in his hand, and went straight to the old lady's room.

"Madam, this is an urgent letter from the disaster area. The prince..."

The traveler seemed to be hesitant to speak, his expression solemn.

The old lady took the letter with trembling hands. When she opened it, a hint of worry but also determination flashed in her eyes.

"Wanqing, Ming'er, your father is fine. However, the situation in the disaster area is far more complicated than we imagined. He needs more supplies and manpower."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing looked determined and volunteered.

"Mother, I am willing to go to the disaster area to assist my husband and do my part for the Lu family."

Lin Wanqing felt as if a huge rock was pressing on her heart, and walked to the window.

But Lu Ming looked at the darkening twilight in the sky, his worry evident in his eyes.

"My father was frail, yet he still rushed to the disaster area regardless. It's unclear whether his body could handle it, and now my grandmother has fallen ill from excessive worry."

He turned around and looked at Lin Wanqing with deep eyes.

"So please don't make things difficult for us."

At this moment, Su Qiaoer stepped lightly into the room, holding a bowl of steaming medicine steadily in her hand.

The medicinal fragrance intertwined with the faint scent of bamboo leaves in the room, adding a touch of warmth.

She looked at Lin Wanqing and whispered softly, "Mother, I'll take care of the old lady here, so you can go ahead and do your work without any worries."

After saying this, she bowed slightly and gently placed the medicine on the table.

Su Qiaoer walked forward lightly and picked up the bowl of still warm medicine on the table.

She slowly walked to the old lady's bedside and whispered softly, "Grandma, let Qiao'er help you drink the medicine. Although mother has good intentions, Qiao'er knows that the situation in the disaster area is very serious. As a woman, it is not appropriate for me to get involved in danger."

After saying that, she gently helped the old lady up, holding the bowl in one hand and the spoon in the other, and carefully fed her the medicine.

Amidst the aroma of medicine, Su Qiaoer's words were like a spring breeze, easing the tense atmosphere a little.

Lin Wanqing stood aside, watching this scene, feeling mixed emotions.

She understood what Su Qiaoer meant, but she also made up her mind secretly.

After the old lady finished drinking the medicine, she said softly, "Qiao'er, I appreciate your kindness, but as a member of the Lu family, how can I sit back and do nothing? I have made up my mind. I will do my best to help my husband when I go to the disaster area."

Lu Ming was still emotional. He looked at Lin Wanqing, his words full of blame.

"Lin Wanqing, you're only causing more trouble here. How can you compare to Qiao'er's thoughtfulness and care? Grandmother's condition hasn't stabilized yet, so why bother going to that disaster zone that's fraught with danger?"

Upon hearing this, the old lady sighed softly, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

Finally, he slowly spoke: "Ming'er is right. The hardship in the disaster area is beyond your ability to endure. Let Qiao'er take care of me here. You stay and help me manage the affairs of the mansion. It can also be considered a contribution to the Lu family."

Lin Wanqing's heart tightened when he heard this, but he also knew that he had to be more determined.

She looked at the old lady with a determined gaze and said softly but firmly, "Mother, I understand your concerns. I have made up my mind to go to the disaster area. I hope you will agree to it."