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Back at the Prince's Mansion, Lin Wanqing saw Lu Shengyuan walking into the inner hall.

Although he looked a little tired, he showed relief. He hurried forward, his eyes full of concern.

"My dear, His Majesty has suddenly summoned you to the palace. What is the reason? Is there any emergency?"

Lu Shengyuan shook his head slightly, a gentle smile on his lips to soothe her worries.

"It's nothing serious, just some trivial matters at court. Your Majesty, sympathizing with my hard work in recent years, has specially given me some high-quality medicinal herbs to help me recuperate."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing turned his gaze to the exquisite medicine boxes piled on the table.

"It seems that Your Majesty is truly generous. These medicinal herbs are all rare in the world."

As she spoke, she gently opened a medicine box and saw several purple ginseng plants lying inside, emitting a faint fragrance.

Lu Shengyuan smiled and nodded, but there was an imperceptible gloom in his eyes.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall accept your grace with a smile."

Lin Wanqing keenly caught the strangeness in his eyes, but did not point it out on the spot.

She gently closed the medicine box and spoke softly.

"My dear husband, you have been working hard all day and must be hungry. I will go and ask the kitchen to prepare some of your favorite meals."

Lu Shengyuan nodded after hearing this.

At the dinner table, Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing sat opposite each other in a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Lin Wanqing picked up a piece of fish, carefully removed the fish bones, and put it into Lu Shengyuan's bowl.

"Husband, try this fish. It's freshly delivered this morning."

Lu Shengyuan smiled and nodded, picked up the fish and put it into his mouth, chewing it carefully.

"Mm, it's really delicious. You should try it too."

As he spoke, he also picked up a piece of fish and handed it to Lin Wanqing's mouth.

Lin Wanqing chuckled and took a bite. The fish was tender and melted in her mouth.

She was chewing the fish, but suddenly seemed to remember something, put down her chopsticks, and her expression became serious.

"My dear husband, your entry into the palace today is related to the events in the Northern Frontier?"

Lu Shengyuan was slightly stunned when he heard this, then he sighed softly, knowing that he couldn't hide it from her.

"How do you know?"

Lin Wanqing stared into his eyes and spoke in a firm voice.

"Whenever you're worried, your eyes become deep, and you'll rub your right thumb and index finger together. This is a habit you have when you're thinking."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan couldn't help but smile bitterly.

He held Lin Wanqing's hand, his voice low and powerful.

"Today, His Majesty did intend to appoint me as the General of the Northern Frontier, but I declined due to my health."

Lin Wanqing did not show any surprise when he heard this.

Instead, she gently patted the back of his hand to comfort him.

"My dear husband, you are right. The environment in the northern border is harsh and wars are frequent. Your body is not fit to go to the battlefield again."

Lu Shengyuan nodded, his eyes full of emotion.

"Yes, although I have the heart to serve my country, my health does not allow it, so I can only decline your Majesty's kindness."

Lin Wanqing leaned lightly on his shoulder and spoke softly.

"Husband, you have already given enough for me. It's time to think about yourself."

After dinner, the flickering candlelight illuminated the two people's quiet faces.

Lu Shengyuan gently stroked the edge of the teacup, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Finally, he asked, "Wanqing, why did you suddenly come to the disaster relief area to find me? The journey is long and there are many inconveniences."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing frowned slightly, and a barely perceptible worry flashed in her eyes.

"Husband, this is a strange thing. Lately, the teahouse I own has been frequently vandalized. At first, I thought it was just a common dispute, but it's gotten worse and worse, to the point where no one dares approach. I'm feeling uneasy."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan's face darkened, and a majesty that could not be ignored gathered between his brows.

"He dares to act recklessly in the shop of the Princess of the County. This person is so bold and must have a background."

As he spoke, he stood up, stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, and looked at the hazy moonlight outside.

Lin Wanqing slowly walked over to him, gently took his hand, and said softly, "I suspected the same. Since this man was able to avoid the eyes and ears of the authorities and continue committing crimes without being caught, he must have a deep background or powerful backers."

Lu Shengyuan turned around and whispered soothingly, "Don't worry, I will get to the bottom of this matter."

Lin Wanqing snuggled into his chest, shook her head, and a wise glint gleamed in her eyes.

"My dear, I already have some vague suspicions in my mind, but I want to ask you something: have you ever had...a woman other than me who was devoted to you?"

After hearing these words, Lu Shengyuan couldn't help but frown slightly, with a hint of confusion and doubt in his eyes.

He gently distanced himself from Lin Wanqing and looked directly into her eyes.

"Why do you ask this all of a sudden?"

Seeing this, Lin Wanqing raised a faint smile, but there was some deep meaning in his eyes.

"Of course I believe you, but this matter is so complex, and I just want to take all possibilities into consideration. After all, being able to target me so precisely might be related to someone's emotional entanglement."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan pondered for a moment and finally sighed.

Although Lin Wanqing agreed to Lu Shengyuan's request, her heart was in turmoil and she could not calm down.

In the dead of night, she strolled alone in the garden of her mansion. The moonlight was like a stream of light, shining on her furrowed brow, adding a bit of melancholy.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the night.

A woman quietly appeared in front of Lin Wanqing. It was her personal maid, Pei'er.

But at this moment, her expression was extremely solemn.

"Miss, I have something important to report."

Pearl lowered her voice, a nervous glint in her eyes.

Lin Wanqing's heart trembled, and he signaled Qing'er to continue.

"I've been secretly investigating the destruction of the teahouse these past few days and have uncovered some clues. It seems to be related to the favorite concubine of a powerful official in the court. This woman is cruel and ruthless. Because she once had a crush on you but was not reciprocated, she harbored resentment and wants to use this as an opportunity to attack you."

There was a hint of indignation in Pearl's words.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing frowned, feeling mixed emotions.

She never expected that she would be involved in such a vortex of emotion and power.

"This is a serious matter and we must proceed with caution."

Lin Wanqing said in a deep voice, "Pei'er, you continue to investigate secretly. Be sure to act carefully and don't alert the enemy."

Upon hearing this, Pei'er's expression eased a little, but she still couldn't hide her worry.

"Miss, what should we do now?"

Lin Wanqing shook her head slightly, her eyes gentle but firm.

"The prince has personally inquired about this matter. I believe he will be able to handle it properly. You and I don't need to worry too much. We just need to wait for good news and avoid any rash actions that may ruin the overall situation."

Upon hearing this, Pei'er felt relieved and nodded solemnly.

Just as the two were whispering, a light breeze blew by, bringing with it a delicate floral scent and an unintentional figure.

Under the moonlight, Su Qiaoer slowly walked into the garden.

Although her steps were slow, she seemed particularly cautious because of her slightly bulging pregnant belly.

The moonlight shines on her gentle profile, adding a touch of maternal glow.