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Chapter 108 Preemptive Strike

Lu Yundi didn't know what Lu Wanqing was up to, so he frowned and asked, "Wanqing, what's the matter with you? Why are you so secretive?"

Lu Wanqing smiled gently, with a sly look in her eyes, but she replied gently: "Sister, you don't have to be nervous. I do have something to ask of you, but I'm afraid you won't be able to accept it for the time being."

Lu Yundi put down the teacup in his hand and looked at his sister in confusion: "What's the matter? Just tell me."

Lu Wanqing paused slightly, and her eyes became serious: "Sister, do you know about some changes in the court recently?" Lu Wanqing's words made Lu Yundi stunned slightly. She put down the teacup in her hand, with confusion in her eyes.

Lu Yundi shook her head gently. Although she was concerned about the affairs of the court, she had been dealing with the affairs of the palace recently and did not know much about the outside world. "Wanqing, what do you know?"

Lu Wanqing sighed, she looked at the sky outside the window, worry flashing in her eyes. "Sister, you should also know that the emperor has been unwell recently, and the power struggle in the court has become more intense. Father's position in the court has also been affected."

Lu Yundi's expression became solemn. Although the Lu family was wealthy and powerful, if they lost the emperor's trust, the family's status would plummet.

"Wanqing, what are your plans?" Lu Yundi asked, her eyes full of anticipation.

Lu Wanqing turned her head and looked at her sister, with a determined light in her eyes. "Sister, I want to go to the capital in person to see if I can get some opportunities for my father."

Lu Yundi looked at her sister in surprise. She had not expected Lu Wanqing to have such a plan. "Wanqing, do you know what this means? The capital is a place of controversy, and you, a woman..."

Lu Wanqing smiled slightly, she held her sister's hand, her eyes full of determination. "Sister, this means something. But I can't sit back and watch the family fall into trouble. I have to do what I can."

Lu Yundi looked at her sister and felt her firmness and determination.

Lu Yundi's heart was becoming more and more turbulent. She held her sister's hand tightly, with a trace of worry and reluctance in her eyes. "Wanqing, have you really thought it through? This journey is long. Not to mention the treacherous people in the capital, the hardships on the journey alone are not something you can easily endure."

Lu Wanqing gently patted her sister's hand and said firmly: "Sister, I'm ready."

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The next morning, just as the sky was getting light, the two sisters sat opposite each other again in the hall of Lu's mansion.

Lu Yundi sighed and said, "Wanqing, since you have made up your mind, I can't stop you. But I am really worried about you going to the capital alone."

Lu Wanqing smiled, with a hint of mischief in her eyes: "Don't worry, sister, I will be fine. Besides, there are many old acquaintances in the capital, and they will take care of me."

Lu Yundi frowned: "Can those old acquaintances be trusted? People's hearts are hidden in their stomachs, you have to be careful."

Lu Wanqing nodded, her expression serious: "Don't worry, sister, I will be careful. By the way, sister, after I leave, the family business and father's affairs will depend on you."

Lu Yundi sighed softly: "Don't worry, I will do my best to protect this family."

Along the way, Lu Wanqing had to sleep in the open air and experienced many hardships.

Finally, she arrived in the capital. She found old acquaintances and, with their help, gradually learned about the situation in the capital. She acted cautiously, trying to avoid attracting other people's attention.

One day, Lu Wanqing was in a teahouse, talking with a white-clothed scholar named Li Mu, who was an old acquaintance of hers. He looked at Lu Wanqing with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes.

"Wanqing, you have really changed. You have become stronger and braver."

Lu Wanqing smiled and said, "Thank you, Li Mu. I just wanted to do something for our Lu family."

Li Mu nodded, his expression serious: "I understand how you feel. However, the people in the capital are treacherous, so be careful."

Lu Wanqing smiled gently: "Don't worry, I will be careful."

Li Mu looked at Lu Wanqing's confident smile and couldn't help feeling a little warm in his heart.

The second young lady of the Lu family is no ordinary woman. Her tenacity and wisdom are enough to allow her to gain a foothold in this complicated capital city.

"Wanqing, do you have any specific plans?" Li Mu asked with concern.

Lu Wanqing nodded slightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "I plan to start from home and find out what my father and eldest brother are doing. After all, they are the backbone of our Lu family, and it is very important to understand their thoughts."

Li Mu thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Well, that's good. However, Wanqing, you also have to be careful of those forces in your family, especially your eldest sister."

A cold light flashed in Lu Wanqing's eyes: "Sister, she is indeed a difficult character to deal with. However, I will not let her hinder me from achieving my goal."

"Wanqing, how do you think I can help you?" Li Mu asked sincerely.

Lu Wanqing stopped and looked at Li Mu carefully: "Please help me collect intelligence. In this capital, your information channels are much wider than mine. As long as you can provide information in time, I can act in a targeted manner."

Li Mu nodded and agreed: "Don't worry, I will do my best to help you. However, Wanqing, you must also be careful and don't put yourself in danger."

The next day, Li Mu hurried to Lu Wanqing's room, looking nervous: "Wanqing, I just got the news that your elder sister plans to hold a banquet in the mansion and has invited many dignitaries."

Lu Wanqing frowned, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes: "Holding a banquet? What is her intention?"

Li Mu pondered and said, "I think her purpose is not simple. Maybe she wants to consolidate her position in the mansion through this banquet, or even..."

A cold light flashed in Lu Wanqing's eyes: "Even what?"

Li Mu hesitated for a moment, but still said: "Maybe he wants to take this opportunity to get rid of us."

Lu Wanqing's face changed, but she quickly calmed down: "Li Mu, what do you think we should do?"

Li Mu thought for a moment and suggested: "Why don't we take this opportunity to find out your eldest sister's true intentions. If she really has ulterior motives, we will take the initiative."

A hint of determination flashed across Lu Wanqing's eyes: "Okay, let's do this."

The day before the banquet, Li Mu brought a shocking news: "Wanqing, I just learned that your elder sister actually invited a mysterious person."

A trace of vigilance flashed across Lu Wanqing's eyes: "Mysterious person? Who is he?"

Li Mu shook his head: "I don't know who he is, but from what I know, this person is most likely hired by your eldest sister to deal with us."

Lu Wanqing bit her lower lip, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "No matter what, we must expose their conspiracy at the banquet."

On the day of the banquet, the Lu Mansion was decorated with lanterns and there were many guests. Miss Lu was all smiles and talked happily with the guests. However, Lu Wanqing and Li Mu were nervously observing everything around them.