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Chengde Courtyard.
Old Mrs. Lu was in a daze for a considerable time before she finally regained consciousness. Upon opening her eyes, she saw Duke Lu sitting beside her and was momentarily stunned, "Isn't there a feast outside? Why has His Grace come?"
Duke Lu took a sip of tea and asked if she felt any other discomfort.
The old lady shook her head, saying she was fine, but recalling everything that had happened, she frowned deeply, "Has the commotion in the inner courtyard become so apparent that you knew about it?"
Duke Lu nodded slightly, his expression somewhat grave.
The old lady suddenly felt a blockage in her heart, "Then… that child, she…"
