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At dawn, Su Qiaoer, wearing a simple yet revealing dress, slowly walked into Madam Lu's residence.

She held a box of carefully selected nourishing products in her hands, with a gentle smile on her face, but a subtle uneasiness in her eyes.

Old Madam Lu sat upright in the hall, her eyes sharp as a torch, examining the uninvited guest.

Seeing Su Qiaoer's increasingly bulging belly, she couldn't help but frown slightly.

That expression showed awe for life, but also mixed with some complicated emotions.

"Qiao'er has come here today to bring you some nourishing food. I wish you good health and a long life."

Su Qiaoer's voice was soft and respectful, and she handed over the gift box respectfully with both hands.

Mrs. Lu took the gift box but was not in a hurry to open it.

Instead, he sneered, with a barely perceptible sarcasm in his tone.

"Qiao'er, it's rare that you're so concerned. However, you should also take good care of your own body. The baby in your belly is the blood of our Lu family, so you can't be careless."

After saying that, Madam Lu's gaze lingered on Su Qiaoer's abdomen for a moment.

Su Qiaoer's face changed slightly when she heard this, but then quickly returned to normal.

"The old lady taught me this, Qiao'er will keep it in mind and will definitely live up to your expectations."

She lowered her head and brows, looking submissive, but her heart was already surging.

Mrs. Lu's attitude made her realize that her situation in the Lu family was far more complicated than she had imagined.

She thought that with the child in her belly, she could at least secure a place in the Lu family.

However, she had not expected that Mrs. Lu's wariness and dissatisfaction with her would be so obvious.

Su Qiaoer was secretly calculating in her heart, but she didn't dare to show it on her face.

She knew very well that if she wanted to gain a foothold in the Lu family, the child in her belly alone was far from enough.

She needs more chips, more support.

All of this requires long-term consideration.

Su Qiao'er was thinking in her heart, but her face became more gentle. She moved lightly and approached Mrs. Lu.

The voice was thin as a thread, with a hint of barely perceptible sadness.

"Madam, Qiao'er knows that I come from a humble background. I am very lucky to have the protection of the Lu family. I just hope that you can give me some guidance so that Qiao'er can contribute a little to the Lu family in this mansion."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Lu narrowed her eyes slightly, as if she was examining Su Qiaoer's sincerity.

After a moment, she sighed softly, her tone sounding more serious.

"Qiao'er, now that you know your origins, you should be more careful with your words and actions and consider the Lu family more."

When Su Qiaoer heard this, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes. She knelt on the ground and bowed deeply.

"I will remember the old lady's teachings in my heart. I will work hard to live up to her high expectations."

Seeing this, Mrs. Lu nodded slightly and signaled Su Qiaoer to stand up.

She slowly opened the gift box in her hand and saw that it was filled with high-quality nourishing herbs.

I felt a little relieved in my heart, but I remained expressionless: "I am satisfied that you have this heart."

Su Qiaoer said yes, but she was thinking secretly in her heart.

Seeing that Mrs. Lu was quite satisfied with the supplements, Su Qiaoer was secretly delighted, but her face became even more gentle.

She opened her red lips slightly and said softly, "Old Madam, in addition to preparing this gift for you yesterday, Qiao'er also specially prepared a bowl of tonic. Father drank it and said it was very good."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Lu's eyes flickered slightly, as if she was interested in this sudden "tonic", but she was not in a hurry to show it.

"Oh? You actually brewed the tonic yourself, that's rare. But, did Sheng Yuan try it too?"

Su Qiaoer nodded.

"Yes, Qiao'er thought that the old lady and the prince might have similar tastes, so she boldly let the prince try it first. Unexpectedly, he liked it very much."

Old Madam Lu smiled slightly, and that smile showed both her admiration for Su Qiaoer's meticulous thinking and a subtle deeper meaning that was not easily perceived.

"You are indeed very filial. In that case, I will try your cooking skills."

After saying that, Madam Lu signaled the old nanny beside her to fetch a bowl and pour the tonic into it.

She took a sip, closed her eyes and savored it carefully. After a moment, she opened her eyes with a look of approval.

"It tastes really good, nourishing yet not greasy. I appreciate your thoughtfulness."

Su Qiaoer felt relieved and a brighter smile appeared on her face.

"As long as the old lady likes it, I'm glad. Qiao'er will be more filial to the old lady in the future."

The atmosphere between the two of them eased a lot because of this bowl of tonic.

The morning light shines obliquely, and light and shadow interweave in the house.

The maid Xiao Cui walked in gently, holding a small bamboo basket in her hand, which contained some fresh seasonal vegetables.

Seeing that Su Qiaoer was about to say something else, she became anxious and blurted out.

"Auntie, you're so busy even though you're pregnant, worrying about the old lady's health and the prince's diet every day. I feel so sorry for you."

As soon as these words were spoken, Madam Lu's expression changed slightly.

Su Qiao'er's heart tightened. She quickly turned around and scolded Xiao Cui, "You little girl, you are becoming more and more unruly. You even dare to speak nonsense in front of the old lady. I just saw that the lady has been busy with affairs outside the palace recently, and the prince and the master have been unwell occasionally, so I wanted to do my best to help them."

After saying that, she gently patted Xiao Cui's hand as a reprimand, but her eyes were actually full of tenderness and gratitude.

Xiao Cui suddenly realized what was going on and hurriedly lowered her head to admit her mistake, a blush appearing on her face.

Seeing this, Mrs. Lu felt mixed emotions and her eyes moved between Su Qiaoer and Xiao Cui.

Madam Lu took a sip of tea, her eyes gentle yet with a hint of depth.

"Shengyuan is being carefully taken care of by Lin Wanqing, so why should you worry too much?"

When Su Qiaoer heard this, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes. She bit her lip lightly, as if weighing something.

She knew that she had to be careful with every step she took in this mansion.

"What the old lady said is absolutely right. Although the lady is kind, she also has her difficulties. The teahouse has been very busy lately, so it is understandable that she is too busy to handle everything."

Xiao Cui said to herself.

Hearing this, Su Qiao'er lowered her eyes slightly, gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, and thought secretly in her heart.

She smiled gently, then turned to Xiao Cui and gave her a gentle but somewhat warning look.

She said softly, "Xiao Cui, you speak your mind, but you need to be careful with your words and actions regarding matters in the mansion. Madam Lin Wanqing works hard for the teahouse, and we should be more understanding."

When Xiao Cui heard this, her cheeks turned red and she quickly bowed to admit her mistake, with regret flashing in her eyes.

"My aunt has taught me this. I know I was wrong and will be more careful with my words and actions in the future."

Seeing this, Madam Lu frowned.

After saying that, Madam Lu gently patted the empty seat beside her and motioned Su Qiaoer to sit down.

Her eyes were full of love and care, as if she could see into people's hearts.

"You can go back and rest. I will take care of all the affairs of this mansion. Just focus on taking care of your baby."

Su Qiaoer felt warm in her heart, her eyes slightly moist, and she quickly bowed to express her gratitude.

"Thank you for your concern, Madam. Qiao'er will obey your orders and take good care of the baby. I will live up to the high expectations of Madam and the Lu family."