Qin Meiying nodded with a smile: "That makes sense! But there's one thing we must be careful about: we must make sure Xu Ming dies first, and then let Hu Tianyong follow him!"

Why do this?

Lan Linxue didn't quite understand Qin Meiying's idea.

Qin Meiying said in a deep voice, "Because we must take back the military power in Xu Ming's hands first. And no one is more suitable than Hu Tianyong to deal with Xu Ming! Only Hu Tianyong can best address Xu Ming's recklessness and ruthlessness!"

Lan Linxue immediately nodded in realization: "If that's the case, then I'd better prepare myself properly these next few days! Prepare all the dirty deeds I have on Hu Tianyong and Xu Ming!"

Qin Meiying nodded: "The most important thing is to prepare Kou'er mentally! As long as the time is right, she should go to the Emperor as the widow of the Qin family. Only the Qin family can overturn the bloodshed of my family!"

As she spoke of these things, Qin Meiying felt a long-lost surge of excitement welling up inside her. She had waited and longed for this day for so many years. And now that day was almost here—how could she not be excited? How could she not be thrilled?

Lan Linxue understood that this was Qin Meiying's unresolved issue, and also Qin Kou'er's wishful thinking. If he were to stop her, no one would agree. However, given Qin Kou'er's current condition, he felt sorry for her if she had to worry about these things, and he was afraid she wouldn't be able to handle it.

Seeing her son deep in thought and silent, Qin Meiying knew what he was thinking, so she patted his hand reassuringly and said, "Don't worry! The Qin family will definitely get through this storm!"

Lan Linxue smiled slightly and said nothing more. But his true thought was that, no matter what, he would minimize the burden on Qin Kou'er, and he would do everything in his power to ensure that Qin Kou'er wouldn't have to lift a finger.

Looking at the mother and son in front of her, Lan Shanyang sighed with emotion, stood up, and pulled one of them to a nearby table. She smiled and said, "What's there to say about these things? They were all bound to happen sooner or later. The most important thing is that we are all together as a family now! And we will stay together. That's the most important thing!"

Qin Meiying knew that the man in front of her had been waiting for a long time, and was even exhausted from waiting. She couldn't help but take his hand and gently follow beside him. After sitting down, she didn't say anything, but quietly arranged everything and enjoyed this hard-won time with her husband and son.

The meal was very warm and cozy. Although they didn't eat much, Qin Meiying found joy in being with her son and enjoyed her husband's tenderness. Perhaps this was God's reward for her past wounds, allowing her to enjoy the warmth of family again in her lifetime.

Lan Linxue smiled from beginning to end. He knew that his mother had been waiting for this day for a long time. Although he still harbored resentment towards everything that had happened in the past, he was about to become a father, and he was beginning to understand many things.

Moreover, when faced with wolves like Hu Tianyong and Xu Ming, perhaps only forbearance is the best approach.

After the meal, Lan Shanyang had someone bring out his treasured tea, so that the three of them could enjoy tea and admire the moon together.

However, Lan Linxue knew that at this moment, Lan Shanyang most wanted to be alone with Qin Meiying. He also didn't want to interfere with his father's plans at this time. Therefore, he bowed and took his leave, saying only that he had many things to arrange.

At this time, Lan Shanyang was most satisfied with his son, feeling that only his son could understand his thoughts.

So when Lan Linxue wanted to leave, he didn't stop her; he just waved his hand and let her go.

Qin Meiying had just met with her son when she saw Lan Linxue leaving. She was very reluctant to let her go, and held Lan Linxue's hand, giving her many more instructions before finally letting her go.

Seeing Qin Meiying still watching Lan Linxue's retreating figure, Lan Shanyang walked over, took her shoulder, and pulled her into his arms, gently saying, "There's plenty of time! Let him go about his business. Soon, we'll be reunited as a family!"

Qin Meiying smiled and leaned on her husband's shoulder without saying anything more.

However, both of them knew that this was the darkest moment, because the real storm was about to break.

After leaving the palace, Lan Linxue did not return to her own residence, but went directly to Qin Kou'er's place.

Qin Kou'er and Jun Yannuo are currently tallying up the losses of the past two days, and also compiling statistics on the punishments imposed on Hu Tianyong.

Seeing Lan Linxue enter, Qin Kou'er simply frowned and asked, "Why are you here?" before looking down at the things in her hands.

Lan Linxue sighed softly, then gave Jun Yannuo a wink and pointed to the sky outside.

Jun Yannuo immediately glanced outside and understood Lan Linxue's meaning. He nodded, looked at Qin Kou'er, and didn't say anything more, but quietly walked out.

As soon as Jun Yannuo left, Qin Kou'er looked up and asked in surprise, "Why did Yannuo leave?"

Lan Linxue sighed softly, walked over, took the things from Qin Kou'er's hands and put them aside, then took her hand and said, "What time is it? Why aren't you asleep yet? Be careful the baby in your belly doesn't bother you again!"

Qin Kou'er helplessly pointed to the large pile of account books on the table: "No way! Hu Tianyong has been going crazy these past few days, causing me trouble everywhere. I need to know how much I've lost, and then I need to figure out the next step of the plan. Tens of thousands of people rely on Qin Tiange for their livelihood, I can't be completely clueless!"

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