In the deep courtyard of Prince Jing's Mansion, the sunlight shines through the lush leaves, casting dappled shadows on the bluestone path.

Sheng Yunrong stood in front of the archway of the garden, her eyes fixed on the figure from afar. Qin Moyuan's change made her smile slightly, and she walked towards him, followed by Prince Jing Pei Jinxiao.

"Qin Moyuan, what's wrong with you? I haven't seen you for a month, and you've gained so much weight and grown a lot taller." Sheng Yunrong said as she looked at him, her eyes full of teasing.

Qin Moyuan lowered his head slightly, a blush on his face. He touched his cheek and said awkwardly: "Maybe I have eaten too well in the palace during this period."

Pei Jinxiao stood aside, looking at Qin Moyuan with deep eyes, and said lightly: "It seems that you have a good life in the palace."

Sheng Yunrong turned her head and looked at Pei Jinxiao, and said with a smile: "Qin Moyuan, do you know what Prince Jing thinks of you behind your back?"

Qin Moyuan raised his head and looked at Pei Jinxiao curiously. Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes: "I said that you are smart, hardworking, and a promising talent."

Qin Moyuan felt warm in his heart when he heard this. He looked at Pei Jinxiao gratefully, but lowered his head embarrassedly.

Sheng Yunrong was delighted when she saw this scene. She walked to Qin Moyuan, patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Moyuan, you have to work hard. Prince Jing thinks highly of you."

Qin Moyuan nodded, with a determined light in his eyes.

Sheng Yunrong's eyes sparkled with curiosity, and she asked, "Qin Moyuan, what have you been busy with during this period?"

Qin Moyuan smiled slightly and replied, "I study and practice martial arts in the palace, and help Prince Jing deal with some trivial matters."

Sheng Yunrong heard this, and a trace of envy flashed in her eyes: "You are such a hardworking person, I want to learn from you."

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong and nodded secretly in his heart. This sister was indeed a smart and clever girl.

The three of them were chatting happily when suddenly, a guard came hurriedly, bowed to Pei Jinxiao, and whispered, "Your Majesty, there is an envoy from the palace who said that there is an emergency and you need to go back immediately."

Pei Jinxiao frowned slightly when he heard this. He looked at Sheng Yunrong and Qin Moyuan and said, "I have to go back to the palace immediately. Please wait here."

Sheng Yunrong and Qin Moyuan looked at each other and saw the worry in each other's eyes.

Pei Jinxiao turned and left. Sheng Yunrong and Qin Moyuan stood there, looking at his back, their hearts filled with worry.

Not long after, Pei Jinxiao came back, with a trace of fatigue on his face, but his eyes were more determined. He looked at Sheng Yunrong and Qin Moyuan and said, "The matter in the palace has been resolved. I must stay in the palace for a while to deal with the follow-up matters."

Sheng Yunrong and Qin Moyuan felt nervous when they heard this, as it meant they had to leave Prince Jing's Mansion temporarily.

Pei Jinxiao saw their worries. He patted Qin Moyuan's shoulder gently and said, "Don't worry, I will deal with the matter as soon as possible and then come back to pick you up."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with determination. She looked at Pei Jinxiao and said, "Prince Jing, we will wait for you here, no matter how long it takes."

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly, a hint of gratitude flashed in his eyes. He nodded, turned and left.

Sheng Yunrong and Qin Moyuan stood there, looking at Pei Jinxiao's back, their hearts full of anticipation.

Sheng Yunrong looked at the increasingly tall figure in front of her, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She remembered that when Qin Moyuan first came to Sheng Mansion, he was still a thin child, but in the blink of an eye, he had grown into a handsome boy.

"Qin Moyuan, you look good." Sheng Yunrong broke the silence with a smile.

Qin Moyuan's face was a little shy, and he lowered his head and said softly: "Thank you Miss Sheng for your concern, I will work harder."

At this time, Prince Jing Pei Jinxiao walked in, his eyes stayed on Qin Moyuan for a moment, then turned to Sheng Yunrong: "Miss Sheng, the weather is fine today, why don't we go for a walk in the garden."

Sheng Yunrong smiled and nodded in agreement. The three of them came to the back garden of Sheng Mansion together.

In the garden, there were flowers in full bloom, birds singing and flowers fragrant. Sheng Yunrong walked in front, and Pei Jinxiao and Qin Moyuan followed behind her. Qin Moyuan looked up at Pei Jinxiao from time to time, secretly trying to figure out what was on his mind.

"Qin Moyuan, what kind of person do you think Pei Jinxiao is?" Sheng Yunrong suddenly asked.

Qin Moyuan was stunned. He didn't expect Sheng Yunrong to ask him this question suddenly. He thought for a moment and replied, "Prince Pei is kind-hearted and friendly. He is a monarch worthy of respect."

Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly and asked again: "What about you? What advantages do you think you have compared to him?"

Qin Moyuan hesitated for a moment and said seriously: "Although I don't have the power and status of Prince Pei, I have a sincere heart and am willing to give everything for the country and the people."

Sheng Yunrong smiled and looked at Qin Moyuan with admiration in her eyes.

This young man is no ordinary person, and his future achievements may not be inferior to Pei Jinxiao.

Pei Jinxiao listened to their conversation and sighed inwardly. He understood that Sheng Yunrong was testing Qin Moyuan, and at the same time, reminding him not to underestimate this adopted son.

The four of them strolled in the garden in a harmonious atmosphere. Sheng Yunrong suddenly stopped and looked at Qin Moyuan: "Qin Moyuan, how is our Sheng Mansion?"

Qin Moyuan thought for a moment and replied, "Sheng Mansion has a long history and profound heritage. It is a pearl of our country. I feel honored to come to Sheng Mansion."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and asked, "Have you ever thought that one day you will become the master of Sheng Mansion?"

Qin Moyuan was stunned. He didn't expect Sheng Yunrong to ask this question. He looked at Sheng Yunrong, with a trace of confusion in his eyes.

Pei Jinxiao patted Qin Moyuan's shoulder gently and said with a smile: "Qin Moyuan, whether you have this idea or not, you are a part of Sheng Mansion. The future of Sheng Mansion is also closely related to you."

Qin Moyuan's eyes flashed with determination, and he nodded: "I will try my best."

At this time, a maid came over and whispered to Sheng Yunrong: "Miss, there are guests visiting."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said to Pei Jinxiao and Qin Moyuan, "Let's go to the living room to meet the guests."

The three of them came to the living room and saw a middle-aged scholar sitting there. When he saw them come in, he immediately stood up and saluted.

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and asked, "Sir, what brings you here?"

The scholar looked at Pei Jinxiao, then at Qin Moyuan, and then said to Sheng Yunrong: "I am here on orders to entrust you with something."

Sheng Yunrong nodded and signaled the scholar to continue.

The scholar said, "Recently, we have received reports of war on our border. The enemy is invading and the situation is critical. Your Majesty is worried and has sent me to the Sheng Mansion to ask Miss Sheng and Prince Pei to discuss countermeasures together."

Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao looked at each other and saw the worry in each other's eyes.