At this point, Shu Lingxi suddenly stood up: "No! This matter cannot be left like this! I have to go to the Emperor. This matter cannot be handled by others. I will request an imperial decree to arrange your marriage."

After saying that, Shu Lingxi hurriedly prepared to lead her people into the palace.

Not only was Qin Kou'er startled, but Lan Linxue was also completely taken aback that Shu Lingxi would actually do something about it.

Lan Linxue quickly ran to the door to stop Shu Lingxi and said with a smile, "Auntie, Auntie! Don't worry. The most important thing now is the matter of appealing for Kou'er tomorrow. Once this is settled, everything else will be much easier! Don't worry, even if there are still three days, with your abilities, Auntie, you can still make sure the wedding goes perfectly!"

"How can three days be enough? There are so many embroideries, expenses, and even the red bed curtains! No, I need to think about this first."

With that, Shu Lingxi pushed Lan Linxue aside and walked out, turning back to Qin Kou'er as she went, saying, "Kou'er, don't worry! Auntie already knows everything about tomorrow's events! Don't worry, Auntie guarantees you'll win the case tomorrow!"

With that, Shu Lingxi walked out quickly without stopping.

Lan Linxue stared dumbfounded at Shu Lingxi's retreating figure, and after a long while, she turned around and exchanged a blank look with Qin Kou'er.

"Isn't Auntie a little too hasty this time?"

Qin Kou'er sighed and walked to Lan Linxue's side, looking outside with him: "You can't blame him! Who told me to be carrying your child?"

Upon hearing this, Lan Linxue was stunned again, then looked at Qin Kou'er slyly and asked in a low voice, "Does Auntie know?"

Qin Kou'er glanced at Lan Linxue expressionlessly: "You should be asking who else doesn't know!"

After saying that, Qin Kou'er turned around and walked inside without looking back.

Lan Linxue looked at Qin Kou'er with some indignation.

Hmph, these people are just jealous that he's about to have a son.

"It's good that they know! It'll save them from trying to bully you again! Let's see who dares to disobey this time!"

Lan Linxue walked up to Qin Kou'er in a huff and sat down heavily.

Qin Kou'er's resentful little eyes drifted over.

"Who else in this world can bully me besides you?!"

Upon hearing this, Lan Linxue immediately turned to look at Qin Kou'er.

He thought about it for a moment, then chuckled to himself, took Qin Kou'er's hand, and said with a somewhat shameless smile, "It seems that's really the case!"

Just as Qin Kou'er was about to reach out and pinch Lan Linxue's nose to tease her, she suddenly heard two strange bird calls coming from outside.

Qin Kou'er's hand paused involuntarily for a moment, then she looked at Lan Linxue with a slight smile and said, "Linxue, I want to eat plum juice. Can you go and have someone make me a bowl?"

Upon hearing this, Lan Linxue's eyes widened immediately, and she turned to call for help.

Qin Kou'er frowned: "Can't you just walk a few steps and get a bowl yourself? You have to ask others for everything! I don't know what use you are as a father!"

After saying that, Qin Kou'er stood up and walked out in a huff.

Lan Linxue was a little confused by Qin Kou'er's retort.

Qin Kou'er seemed quite angry as she turned around and shouted at Lan Linxue, "Don't follow me! I'm angry now! Think of how you're going to apologize!"

After saying that, Qin Kou'er flicked her sleeves, turned around, and walked out.

Lan Linxue reached out to grab Qin Kou'er, but after thinking for a long time, she stopped in mid-air.

After Qin Kou'er had completely disappeared from sight, he scratched his head, wondering what was going on. He hadn't done anything wrong! Why was he suddenly unworthy of being someone's father?

After thinking for a moment, Lan Linxue jumped up and rushed out.

Sour plum drink!

Today, he must show Qin Kou'er his sincerity!

This time, he not only wanted to make the most authentic plum juice, but he also cooked it himself.

This way, Qin Kou'er would know whether he was sincere or not!

As soon as Qin Kou'er stepped out of the house, she immediately hid behind a pillar in the outer corridor.

Once she was certain that Lan Linxue had no suspicions about her, she turned around, lightly used her lightness skill, and quickly leaped onto the roof, disappearing like a wisp of smoke.

As agreed, Qin Kou'er walked through several alleys and then through two hidden doors. After confirming that no one was following her, she finally landed in an extremely inconspicuous courtyard.

This courtyard is very secluded; you can't find the door to the house at all from the outside.

It was built in the middle of four rooms, so no matter which street you came from, you would not find this unusually quiet courtyard.

Qin Kou'er seemed quite familiar with this place.

After landing, she didn't speak, but walked lightly to the main room, gently pushed the door open, and then quickly closed it.

The room was dimly lit, with thick curtains blocking out the light.

Inside the room, a person wearing a black cloak was standing with their hands behind their back, quietly looking at a painting on the wall.

Qin Kou'er held her breath and walked over, bowed and knelt on one knee, and said in a deep voice, "Kou'er greets Master!"

The man in black nodded, but did not turn around. Instead, he continued to stare intently at the painting in front of him.

Qin Kou'er was extremely familiar with this kind of scene.

Wherever Master is, there will inevitably be such a painting, and the person in the painting is always the same person, Qin Meiying, who is always smiling.

Qin Kou'er remained kneeling, never moving unless ordered by her master.

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