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Lin Wanqing looked at her, was silent for a moment, and then spoke slowly.

"Jiang Yu, there are indeed some problems between the prince and me, but I don't know how to solve them."

Jiang Yu frowned slightly when he heard this.

"Wanqing, the problems between you two still need to be solved by yourselves, but if you need help, you can tell me at any time."

Lin Wanqing looked at her, his face full of gratitude.

"Thank you, Jiang Yu."

The two sat down in the pavilion and continued to talk about each other's concerns.

As the sun sets, the golden afterglow shines on the two of them, illuminating their figures.

Jiang Yu sighed lightly, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

"Wanqing, I actually asked you to come this time because I was a little nervous."

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing smiled and jokingly said, "Jiang Yu, you also get scared sometimes? Back then, you were so desperate to chase Xiao Rong to the border. Where did that courage go?"

Jiang Yu shook his head slightly, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

"Back then, I was young and frivolous, and I only knew to follow my heart. But now, when it comes to actually talking about marriage and stepping into that deep and grand courtyard, I can't help but feel timid. And..."

She paused, a hint of imperceptible fragility in her voice, "I always feel that the Zhenbei Marquisate doesn't really accept me."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing frowned slightly and reached out to hold Jiang Yu's hand.

"Jiang Yu, don't overthink it. We all see how much respect and love everyone in the Zhenbei Marquisate has for you. Perhaps you're just being too sensitive."

Jiang Yu smiled bitterly and held Lin Wanqing's hand.

"Maybe. I hope I'm overthinking it. I just feel uneasy. And aren't you and Lu Ming embarrassed right now?"

Lin Wanqing patted the back of Jiang Yu's hand, trying to give her more comfort.

"Jiang Yu, don't let yourself get caught up in this groundless worry. We should live in the present and cherish the people around us. As for Lu Ming and I..."

She smiled softly, a hint of relief in her eyes.

"Although we live under the same roof now, we are like strangers. Why is there any awkwardness?"

Jiang Yu's brows relaxed slightly upon hearing this, but then he seemed to remember something and asked curiously, "What about Su Qiao'er? Isn't she Lu Ming's... mistress? How is she doing now?"

Lin Wanqing sighed slightly, his expression complicated.

"Su Qiao'er...she's already pregnant with Lu Ming's child. Although the old lady doesn't like her background, she still considers their blood connection and has allowed her to stay in the mansion to raise the baby."

After hearing this, Jiang Yu couldn't help but sigh.

"Life is unpredictable, just like the saying 'life is a play, play is life'."

Lin Wanqing smiled lightly, but said nothing more. She just sat quietly with Jiang Yu, enjoying this rare peaceful time.

As the night deepened, Lin Wanqing said goodbye to Jiang Yu and got on a carriage back to the Prince's Mansion.

Lu Shengyuan was already waiting at the door. When he saw Lin Wanqing get out of the car, he hurried to meet her.

"Wanqing, you're back."

Lin Wanqing looked at him with a smile on her face.

"Prince, I'm back."

The two smiled at each other and walked into the palace hand in hand.

Back in the house, Lu Shengyuan looked at Lin Wanqing with a serious expression on his face.

"Wanqing, where did you go today?"

Lin Wanqing looked at him with eyes full of sincerity.

"I went to the Jiang Mansion, and Jiang Yu invited me to be his guest."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan nodded and said nothing more.

On the other side, in the mansion of Marquis Zhenbei, Marquis Zhenbei was getting ready to enter the palace to meet the emperor.

He was dressed in court robes, looking dignified and imposing, and every step he took revealed calmness and majesty.

"Master, are you going to see the emperor?" Seeing this, the butler hurried forward to ask.

Marquis Zhenbei nodded, a solemn look flashing in his eyes.

"Well, it's time to report to the Emperor on the latest situation on the frontier, as well as... some family matters."

The butler understood what he meant when he heard it, and asked no more questions. He just quietly prepared the carriage for the Marquis of Zhenbei to travel.

Soon, the Marquis of Zhenbei arrived at the palace, and after a series of tedious rituals, he finally got to see the emperor.

When the emperor saw him coming, a rare smile appeared on his face.

"Marquis Zhenbei, you are here. Is the border safe?" the emperor asked with concern.

The Marquis of Zhenbei bowed and replied respectfully, "Thanks to the Emperor's great blessing, all is well on the border. There is no need to worry about war for the time being."

Upon hearing this, the emperor nodded with satisfaction.

"That's good, that's good. By the way, I heard that your boy has returned with the Jiang family's daughter. Is good news coming soon?"

Upon hearing this, the Marquis of Zhenbei showed a bitter smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, you are joking. My son is still young and his temperament is still undetermined. I think the matter of marriage requires further consideration."

When the emperor heard this, a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

"Oh? Why is that? I heard that the daughter of the Jiang family is a good girl. Are you still looking down on her?"

Upon hearing this, the Marquis of Zhenbei quickly explained, "Your Majesty has misunderstood. The daughter of the Jiang family is indeed an excellent girl, but my son has not yet achieved any fame. I would like to discuss marriage with him after he has made some achievements."

After hearing this, the emperor nodded, with a hint of approval on his face.

"Well, what you said makes sense. Then let's do as you say."

Upon hearing this, the Marquis of Zhenbei felt relieved. After chatting with the emperor for a few more words, he took his leave and left the palace.

After returning to the mansion, he called Xiao Rong to the study with a gloomy face.

"Dad, are you looking for me?" Xiao Rong looked at his father's gloomy face and felt uneasy.

The Marquis of Zhenbei looked at him and asked in a serious tone, "What do you think about your marriage with Jiang Yu?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Rong's face showed determination.

"Dad, I want to marry Jiang Yu. She is the one I have chosen."

The Marquis of Zhenbei looked at him, a complicated look flashing in his eyes.

"You know, the Emperor asked about your marriage today."

Xiao Rong was shocked when he heard this and asked anxiously, "What did the emperor say?"

Marquis Zhenbei looked at him, and after a moment's silence, he slowly spoke.

"The Emperor didn't say much, but I have already told him that your marriage needs to be carefully considered."

After hearing this, Xiao Rong felt relieved, but also a little confused.

"Dad, why?"

The Marquis of Zhenbei looked at him and said earnestly, "Rong'er, you must understand that marriage is no joke. You have no achievements yet, so how can you give Jiang Yu a stable future?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Rong was shocked and understood his father's intention.

"Dad, I understand. I will try my best."

Marquis Zhenbei looked at him, a hint of relief in his eyes.

"Okay, then you need to communicate with Jiang Yu properly, and don't let her feel any resentment about this matter."

Xiao Rong nodded in agreement, but he already had a plan in mind.

The next morning, he came to Jiang's house and met Jiang Yu.

When Jiang Yu saw him, a look of joy appeared on his face, but he seemed to remember something, and his expression became a little complicated.

"Jiang Yu, I have something to tell you." Xiao Rong looked at her seriously.

Jiang Yu looked at him, his heart moved slightly, and he nodded slightly.

"You say it."

Xiao Rong took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "Jiang Yu, I know I haven't achieved fame yet, but I want to tell you that I will work hard and give you a stable future."