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Chapter 152 Concentrate on Reading Official Documents

Su Qiaoer's light footsteps broke the tranquility of the night, and she happened to walk here.

She looked at Lu Ming with curiosity, her tone a little anxious: "Lu Lang, just now, what happened here just now? Did you encounter any trouble?"

Lu Ming turned around, his expression had returned to normal. He smiled gently and spoke in a soothing tone.

"It's nothing, it was just a small incident. Just now, a rogue tried to sneak in at night, but I dealt with him."

When Su Qiaoer heard this, her beautiful eyes widened, and her face was full of surprise and worry.

"There's actually a thief in the Prince's Mansion? This...what should we do? We must tell the Prince immediately and have him step up his guard!"

Lu Ming shook his head, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

"There's no need to disturb Father. He's been busy with official duties lately. I can handle such a small matter properly. Besides, if this matter alarms everyone in the mansion, it will be detrimental to stability."

Su Qiaoer looked at Lu Ming's calm face, and the panic in her heart gradually subsided. She nodded gently, with trust and admiration flashing in her eyes.

"Minglang, you are always so calm and courageous. I feel much more at ease when you are around."

Lu Ming's eyes fell gently on Su Qiaoer, his tone firm and gentle.

"Qiao'er, you don't have to worry. As the son of a county prince, it is my responsibility to protect you and this family. As for the position of county prince, it is only a matter of time. Father has already told me that when the time comes, he will arrange it."

When Su Qiaoer heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes.

She quickly grabbed Lu Ming's sleeve and asked anxiously, "Minglang, why did you suddenly mention this? Are you thinking..."

Her voice trembled slightly, as if she had a premonition of something.

Lu Ming gently patted the back of Su Qiaoer's hand and comforted her, "Qiaoer, you worry too much."

Su Qiaoer looked into Lu Ming's deep eyes, and the panic in her heart gradually dissipated.

She nodded and said softly, "Minglang, I believe you, but you must be careful in everything and don't put yourself in danger."

Lu Ming smiled slightly, with a hint of confidence and tenderness in his eyes.

"Don't worry, Qiao'er, I know what I'm doing and will definitely protect you."

After saying that, he gently embraced Su Qiaoer in his arms.

Su Qiaoer suddenly broke free from Lu Ming's arms, a trace of worry flashed in her beautiful eyes, and her tone was a little anxious.

"Minglang, do you realize how foolish your words are? As long as Duke Lu Shengyuan is alive, you will always be his inferior. How can the position of Duke be easily obtained?"

Hearing this, Lu Ming frowned slightly, then relaxed. He sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness and determination in his tone.

"Qiao'er, you have a point, but nothing in this world is absolute. If I can achieve great military achievements for the country, or solve a difficult problem in the court, perhaps I can be appreciated by the emperor and be promoted as an exception."

Su Qiao'er smiled bitterly when she heard this. She shook her head gently, her eyes full of heartache and helplessness.

"Minglang, but without powerful support, how can you easily shake this deeply entrenched power with your own strength?"

She paused, her tone more urgent.

"If you really want to fight for the position of Duke, you need to make some real and outstanding contributions, not just empty words. But how can you do it?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ming was speechless for a moment. He stood there awkwardly, with a hint of confusion and struggle in his eyes.

He knew very well that what Su Qiaoer said was true.

Finally, he took a deep breath and his eyes became firm again.

"Qiao'er, you're right. I can't just rely on empty dreams. I have to take action."

Su Qiaoer looked at Lu Ming's determined eyes. Although she was worried, she also felt a little relieved.

She nodded gently and said softly, "Minglang, I believe you, but there is a simpler way."

When Lu Ming heard this, his heart moved and his eyes flickered.

He asked softly, "Qiao'er, the simple method you mentioned, could it be..."

Su Qiaoer smiled slightly, with wisdom glittering in her beautiful eyes.

She opened her red lips slightly and said slowly, "Minglang, my father has made great achievements in this battle. He can recommend you to the emperor."

Hearing this, Lu Ming frowned slightly, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.

He longed to succeed, but was unwilling to rely on his father's protection.

He was silent for a moment, and finally said, "Qiao'er, your idea is good, but I hope to prove my worth through my own efforts."

Su Qiaoer shook her head slightly, a hint of anxiety flashing in her eyes.

She stepped forward, took Lu Ming's hand, and said seriously, "Minglang, I understand your feelings, but things are unpredictable and opportunities are fleeting."

"If you can take this opportunity to gain a firm foothold in the court, and then use your own abilities to show your abilities in the future, wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"

Lu Ming looked at Su Qiaoer's eyes full of expectation, and the hesitation in his heart gradually dissipated.

He took a deep breath, nodded, and said, "Qiao'er, you are right. I will go find my father and ask his opinion."

After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave, but Su Qiaoer grabbed his sleeve again.

He turned around and saw Su Qiaoer's eyes full of concern and reluctance, and she whispered a warning to him.

"Minglang, you must be careful on this trip. If father agrees, then we will all be happy. If he doesn't want to, don't force it, lest you hurt the relationship between father and son."

Lu Ming smiled slightly and gently patted the back of Su Qiaoer's hand.

"Don't worry, Qiao'er, I will know how to handle things properly. You should also be careful in the mansion. I will be back soon."

After saying that, he gently broke free from Su Qiaoer's hand and strode towards the depths of the Prince's Mansion.

Su Qiaoer looked at Lu Ming's receding back and prayed silently in her heart that everything would be safe.

There was a determined light in her beautiful eyes, as if she had already seen the moment when Lu Ming succeeded.

Lu Ming, carrying Su Qiaoer's expectations and blessings, set out on the road to the Prince's study, his heart full of longing and anticipation for the future.

In the study, Prince Lu Shengyuan was concentrating on reading official documents. His brows were furrowed, as if he had encountered some difficult problem.

Lu Ming knocked on the door gently, and after getting a response, he pushed the door open and walked in.

When Prince Lu Shengyuan looked up and saw Lu Ming, his eyebrows raised slightly, and there was a hint of surprise in his tone.

"Ming'er, why are you here? What's the matter?"

Lu Ming took a deep breath, walked up to Prince Lu Shengyuan, bowed deeply, and stated his purpose in a firm tone.

"Father, I have a request for you. I hope you will grant it to me."

Upon hearing this, Prince Lu Shengyuan put down the official documents in his hand and stared at Lu Ming with sharp eyes.

"Oh? Tell me, what makes you so serious?"

Lu Ming straightened up and looked at Prince Lu Shengyuan calmly. He told him all his thoughts and plans.

After hearing Lu Ming's words, Prince Lu Shengyuan frowned and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.