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"Why? "Why?" Ye Jinlan woke up from his nightmare and sat up abruptly, gasping for breath. Cold sweat dripped from his forehead. The familiar itch in his throat assaulted her, causing her to cough violently.

"Did the girl have a dream again?" A pair of warm hands gently patted Ye Jinlan's back. After drinking the hot tea, her breathing became smoother. Only then did she slowly raise her head, a benevolent expression appearing in her eyes.

"Mama?" Her heart skipped a beat as she carefully cried out. She was afraid that the person before her was just an illusion. If she touched him, she would disappear.

"Sigh!" Mama Tang looked at Jin Lan's pale little face and could not help but hold her in his embrace, "Miss, don't be afraid. Mama is here, it was just a nightmare just now.

Yes, it was a nightmare. She was still alive.

Jin Lan laid softly in Mama Tang's embrace, trying to hold back the tears that were almost flowing out. After half a month, she kept reminding herself that she was still alive in this world.

With a sense of pity, she, who should have returned to the Underworld, opened her eyes and actually returned to her childhood. Everything had not happened yet, the mother was still there, the Mama Tang was still there, she had not ascended to the throne, Ye Jinwei had not succeeded, and that person was also not there.

Feeling the person in her embrace trembling, Mama Tang could not help but sigh slightly. For the better part of a month, the young lady had dreamt night and day. It made sense to think about it. Although the summer was hot, the waters of the pond were still very cold. The girl's body was always weak, and she did not know how to swim. If it wasn't for the fact that Wan Ju knew water … Mama Tang did not dare to think further, and suddenly felt resentment in her heart. It was all First Miss's fault, they had to pull the girl to the Lotus Pond to play.

Smelling the faint fragrance of the osmanthus flower from Mama Tang's body, Jin Lan felt slightly more at ease. He sat up and looked at the gray sky outside the window before asking softly, "When did Mama return home? Is elder brother in good health? "

In his previous life, besides his mother, Mama Tang, the wet nurse who loved him the most, was found by Lady Shao and sent far away. Not only did she believe it, she also ignored Mama Tang's pitiful look. Thinking about it now, it was really like she had a heart of a wolf!

He came back last night. Miss Meng is worried, the farm boy's skin is rough and thick, how can he be so precious? It's been a long time since I've been alive and kicking. " A few days ago, someone at Tang mama's house sent a letter saying that her youngest son had caught a cold and refused to drink medicine to make a fuss about his mother. Tang mama had no choice but to leave the house on leave.

The last time she went back to the manor last night? The Mama Tang lived far away, she had to spend more than half a day on the road the moment she came back. That being said, Mama only stayed at home for one night and then rushed back. It was likely that she was worried about him, right? Looking carefully at the fatigue on Mama Tang's face, her nose twitched and she could not help but hug Mama Tang's shoulders tightly.

"Look, I'm sweating." The Mama Tang stretched out his hand and touched Jin Lan's back, who was perspiring in sweat, then turned and shouted towards the outside: "Bi He, bring some hot water to wash this lady's body."

"Sigh!" Bi He agreed and immediately brought the hot water on the furnace in.

Jin Lan looked at the busy figure. The feelings he had with her from the past surfaced in his mind bit by bit. His expression was extremely complicated.

"Miss?" Bi He tested the temperature of the hot water in the copper basin, and it just so happened that she was able to neatly take out a set of clothes from the yellow cabinet. When she turned around, she saw Jin Lan staring at him blankly, and his face couldn't help but redden as she extended a hand to shake Jin Lan's gaze, and laughed: "What is Miss looking at? Have flowers grown on this servant's face? "

Jin Lan lowered his eyes, covering them as they trembled. After a long time, he said softly, "I'm fine."

Although Bi He felt that the girl was a little different from before, she didn't dare say much as she helped Jin Lan wash and change her clothes together with Mama Tang.

"Miss didn't eat much last night. This servant will take a look at the kitchen and bring the breakfast over. Does Miss want anything to eat?" Bi He's hand in combing her hair was passed down from the Mama Tang, and since the Mama Tang was still here, he didn't need her. She helped Jin Lan hang up his goatee jade skirt and adjusted the corners of it before standing up and asking with a smile.

"It's still early, so I'm afraid the pot hasn't come out of the kitchen yet. I made some cinnamon cake last night and it's still warm in our little kitchen. Bring it over here to rest the girl's belly." Mama Tang instructed as she lightly combed Jin Lan's hair.

Mama Tang's words made Jin Lan's heart warm up. She loved to eat the osmanthus cake made by the Mama Tang. In her previous life, after the Mama had left the Ye Mansion, the osmanthus cake made by the Female Cook might have been exquisite, but it was never as delicious as the one made by the Mama herself.

It was probably because Mama heard that she did not eat much for dinner when she returned, she had prepared the osmanthus cake overnight. After all, the entire Ye Mansion was provided by the large kitchen every day. After the hour had passed, unless there was a special event, the furnace wouldn't be reignited.

As for the small kitchen, not every yard could have one. With such a large Ye Family, other than the Shuixie Pavilion of her father and mother who lived here and the old lady, only her Lan Garden had been set up.

"Sigh!" This servant will go and bring it over now. " Bi He replied, and turned to leave.

"Wait!" Jin Lan hurriedly called out to Bi He, "I want to have breakfast with mother."

With the Eldest Wife? Mama Tang and Bi He looked at each other, their hearts filled with an indescribable strangeness.

Second Miss actually wanted to accompany Eldest Wife to eat breakfast. This, this was truly a rare event.

Jin Lan looked at the expressions of Mama Tang and Bi He with an unwavering gaze. She knew very well that if this were to be said in her previous life, it would definitely not come out from her mouth. Even if there was something, it was her mother who had invited her along, not her who had brought it up on her own accord. However, she did not plan to explain. Raising her head, she smiled towards Mama Tang: "Mama has been tired for the night, you don't have to follow me later."

Bi He squatted in front of Jin Lan and carefully helped her put on her shoes.

The light green cotton cloth was embroidered with the flower chrysanthemum pattern on the Thousand Layers Shoes. Not only was the embroidery exquisite, the soles of the shoes were also soft and comfortable. Jin Lan had to admit that among the people by his side, Bi He's Lil 'Red was the best.

"This servant will accompany Miss?" After putting on her shoes, Bi He prepared to help Jin Lan get off the bed. To the nine year old Jin Lan, this carved and painted bed was really too tall.

"No need." Jin Lan shook his head, avoiding Bi He's support without leaving a trace, and nimbly jumped off the bed, "You were tired last night, rest well in a while, and let Wan Ju follow along. It's fine if it's just a few steps, there won't be any problems."

Bi He's empty hand paused, just as sshe was about to raise her head and say "not tired", he met Jin Lan's profound gaze, and her breathing suddenly stopped, the words immediately stuck in her mouth, unable to come out no matter what. She could only reply with a low voice: "Yes."

"Since that's the case, Bi He, go and call Wan Ju over." Although Mama Tang felt that the Jin Lan in front of her was slightly different from the one before, she didn't think too much about it and determined that the young lady was frightened and had missed her mother. No matter what, the Eldest Wife was still his mother, and blood was thicker than water.

Who would have thought that even though the little girl in front of him was a Second Miss that he doted on, she was no longer the Ye Jinlan that he had treated as he was back then.

Bi He called Wan Ju over, and sent Jin Lan and the rest out of the courtyard. Looking at Jin Lan's figure disappearing into the distance, a trace of confusion surfaced in her eyes.

Jin Lan brought Wan Ju on a stroll in his own garden. Although the July burning hot weather was sultry, the early morning was extremely cool, and the fragrance of the flowers and plants mixed with the air dispelled the morning fatigue. She took a deep breath and felt refreshed.

In the distance, the scenery of the garden was arranged in an orderly fashion. Strange stones and green flowers, both firm and supple, had a unique charm. Although there were no brilliant colors on the sculptures, they exuded a pure and original artistic conception.

The Shuixie Pavilion was not far from the Lan Garden, it was merely a small garden.

When Jin Lan approached the courtyard door, the gatekeeper coincidentally opened it. Seeing the figure that was walking in, the woman was startled, but she quickly put on a flattering smile and said, "Yo, Second Miss is safe."

In his previous life, Jin Lan rarely came to the Shuixie Pavilion so he wasn't familiar with the servants there. Although the old woman in front of him didn't seem unfamiliar, he still didn't know what she was called. On the other hand, Wan Ju was clever enough to catch up: "Hello, Mama Tian."

Jin Lan looked at Wan Ju with satisfaction, then smiled at Old Lady Tian. "Mama Tian, is mother up yet?"

Mrs. Tian was flattered and quickly replied, "I saw that the lights in the room were on, so I guess you're awake."

"Then I'll go talk to my mother." Jin Lan nodded his head, then looked at Wan Ju.

Although Wan Ju had doubts in her heart, she didn't show it on her face. She took out a few copper coins from her bag and stuffed it into Old Lady Tian's hands, then smiled: "Mama has worked hard."

"Heh, heh, I can't do that!" Old Mrs. Tian's eyes lit up, although she said that she wanted to shirk her hold on the copper coin, she did not want to let go. After pushing the coin away a few times, she put the coin into her pocket, and with an even more fervent smile, she bowed towards Jin Lan's back: "This old servant thanks Second Miss for his reward."

Seeing that Old Man Tian is being hypocritical, Wan Ju secretly snorted, and quickly followed Jin Lan. After hesitating for a moment, she finally spoke: "Why does Miss want to reward her? There are many thoughts on the faces of these gatekeepers. If they don't hand it over next time, who knows what kind of trick it will be. "

"It's just a few coppers, I'll give it to you then." How could Jin Lan not know what was going on? However, these gatekeepers that people looked down on were usually the people with the most information in the mansion. Moreover, they were the ones who got up early in the morning when it was advantageous, so it wasn't easy for anyone to bribe them.

When they arrived at the main house, a person coincidentally lifted the curtains and walked out. When he saw Jin Lan, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "The Second Miss is here!"

"Sister Hui Xiu." Jin Lan smiled sweetly at her. She recognized this person, it was the servant girl, Hui Xiu.

"Madam was just talking about it when the lady came." Hui Xiu smiled and paid her respects to Jin Lan Que, then extended her hand to touch the curtain, "Miss, please come in."

Just as Hui Xiu opened the curtain, a strong and bitter medicinal smell wafted out, causing Jin Lan's eyebrows to knit together. Why was this smell so familiar?