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Lin Wanqing and Pei'er looked at Su Qiao'er at the same time, and saw her gently stroking the life in her belly with a happy smile on her face.

"Qiao'er, it's late at night, why are you still out here alone?"

Su Qiaoer looked up.

"Madam, I was sleepy during the day, but now I feel more energetic, so I came out for a walk."

As she spoke, she gently turned her body so that the moonlight would shine more evenly on her pregnant belly.

When Lin Wanqing heard this, a trace of impatience flashed across his brows, and he was about to turn around and leave.

Su Qiaoer spoke softly, with some expectation: "Madam, look at my belly, can you please..."

Before she finished speaking, her hand had already gently covered her slightly bulging belly, and her eyes were shining with maternal love.

Lin Wanqing paused slightly, but did not stop. He just glanced at it lightly and wanted to continue moving forward.

Seeing this, Su Qiaoer's eyes flashed with a hint of loss.

But she still mustered up the courage and called out gently, "Madam, please feel the child. This child is very well behaved."

At this delicate moment, light footsteps were heard in the distance, accompanied by a burst of rapid breathing.

Lu Ming's figure suddenly came into view. He had obviously witnessed this scene and his face changed suddenly.

He quickly stepped forward and gently pulled Lin Wanqing aside.

There was a hint of blame and confusion in his tone: "Lin Wanqing, what do you mean? Qiao'er..."

Lin Wanqing was a little stunned by this sudden action, and then frowned.

"I don't mean anything else, it's just..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Lu Ming.

"Just what? Qiao'er is pregnant and needs more care and understanding. How can you be so indifferent?"

There was a hint of blame and heartache in Lu Ming's words.

Lin Wanqing felt even more displeased when he heard this. Just as he was about to retort, he caught a glimpse of a hint of pride and provocation in Su Qiaoer's eyes.

She immediately understood that all this was just a carefully planned play by Su Qiaoer.

So she took a deep breath and calmed her emotions.

She said to Lu Ming in a calm tone, "I'm not a cold-hearted person. I'm just worried about something right now, so I'm a little impatient."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ming frowned slightly, obviously not completely satisfied with her explanation.

But he didn't say anything more, just turned around and gently supported Su Qiaoer.

"Qiao'er, are you okay?"

Su Qiaoer shook her head gently, and a gentle smile appeared on her face again.

"I'm fine, Minglang, don't blame the lady. She must have meant it unintentionally."

As she spoke, she gently tugged at Lu Ming's sleeve, looking understanding.

Seeing this, the reproachful look on Lu Ming's face eased a little, but he still turned back and reminded Lin Wanqing.

"You should be more patient and caring towards Qiao'er in the future."

Lin Wanqing responded indifferently. She wanted to see what Su Qiaoer was up to!

Lin Wanqing sneered in his heart, but did not show it on his face.

In the following days, she handled the affairs of the mansion as usual, but occasionally, in the dead of night, she would think alone about the destruction of the teahouse.

Lu Ming stayed with Su Qiaoer all day, taking good care of her, fearing that anything might go wrong.

Although Lin Wanqing was dissatisfied, he didn't say much. He just silently observed Su Qiaoer's every move.

Finally, on a sunny afternoon, she discovered Su Qiaoer's secret.

That day, she had nothing to do, so she wandered around the mansion.

When she reached a secluded corner, she suddenly heard a whisper.

She had an idea and quickly hid aside, carefully sticking her head out.

I saw Su Qiaoer standing under a tree not far away, whispering something with a man in black.

The man had a sinister face and flickering eyes, and it was obvious that he was not a good person.

Lin Wanqing's heart tightened, and he held his breath and listened carefully.

"How did things go?"

There was a hint of anxiety and anticipation in Su Qiaoer's voice.

"To reply to Madam, everything is going well."

The man in black replied in a low voice, "Those teahouses have been dealt with according to your instructions."

"very good."

Su Qiaoer heard this and smiled with satisfaction, "You did a great job. I will definitely reward you handsomely."

"Thank you ma'am."

The man in black bowed hurriedly and said, "It is my honor to serve you, Madam."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, his heart was already in turmoil.

She never imagined that Su Qiaoer was actually behind the destruction of those teahouses.

What is her purpose in doing this?

Is it just to frame myself?

But what good would it do her?

Lin Wanqing's heart was filled with doubts and confusion, but he also knew that this was not the time to delve into it.

She must tell Lu Ming about this as soon as possible and let him know Su Qiaoer's true face.

Thinking of this, she hurriedly turned around and left, but accidentally stepped on a dead branch beside her.

The crisp sound of "click" was particularly harsh in the quiet afternoon.

"Who's there?"

The man in black turned his head suddenly, but saw only an empty corner.

Su Qiao'er was also startled and looked around hurriedly, but found nothing.

"Maybe the wind is shaking the branches."

She forced herself to remain calm and said, "This place is remote after all, so it's normal for there to be some disturbances from time to time."

The man in black nodded when he heard this, but he did not completely let down his guard.

"That's what the lady said."

He responded, but still glanced around, "But we'd better be careful."

Su Qiaoer nodded: "Well, let's get out of here quickly."

With that, the two of them turned and left, disappearing on a remote path.

Lin Wanqing came out from his hiding place only after he was sure that they had gone far away.

She looked in the direction where the two disappeared, with a determined light in her eyes.

Su Qiaoer, do you think no one knows what you have done?

I will definitely expose your true face and make you pay the price!

She took a deep breath, calmed her emotions, turned and walked towards Lu Shengyuan's study.

However, when she arrived at the door of the study, she heard Su Qiaoer's voice coming from inside.

"Prince, why do you look so worried these days? Is there something bothering you?"

Su Qiaoer's voice was full of concern and worry.

"Why did you come to my place when you were pregnant? Is this how Lu Ming takes care of you?"

Su Qiaoer gently stroked her slightly bulging belly and walked into the study gently, with a hint of tenderness and worry in her eyes.

"Prince, ever since you returned from the disaster relief front, you've been buried in this study every day. Qiao'er is very worried about you. As a prince, you care about the people, but you should also take care of your own health."

Lu Shengyuan looked up, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.

"Qiao'er, you are pregnant, you should rest more. You don't need to worry about the study."