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Feeling those two sharp sword-like gazes, Jin Lan clenched his hands into fists, his nails pinching his flesh without the slightest hint of pain.

In the end, she was still too young. Facing an old lady who had controlled her Ye Mansion for dozens of years, it was still difficult for her to be as calm as water.

"… …." Forget it, just stay with your mother these days! " She raised her teacup and took a sip, before continuing, "In a few days time, Little Girl Jin Wei will be returning to the clan. Furthermore, your father is on his way to the capital to continue his work, and in two months time, it will be noon.

As the Old Madame Ye opened and closed her mouth, Jin Lan felt as if the sound of her heartbeat gradually weakening. Only after a long while did she return to normal.

That's it?

Jin Lan heaved a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, he did not make any mistakes.

She laughed at herself and forced herself to calm down.

The most important thing right now was to deal with the old lady and let everything proceed according to its own plan.

She raised her head and pretended to be surprised and asked, "Big sister is returning home?"

"Exactly." "The Attendant nodded his head," Yesterday night, Housekeeper Li sent a message to Attendant, saying that the ship has already passed the Xuzhou, and will arrive at the Yangzhou Pier in two or three days.

Jin Lan was startled. The Attendant that Housekeeper Li sent? This meant that there was a high chance that the old granny knew about the matters in the capital and did not know how the other head of the family would explain them.

However, since the old lady was still the same as before, things must have gone as planned.

Jin Lan pondered in his heart, but she didn't dare show it on her face. She said with a bright smile: "That's really great, Lan Er originally left in a hurry, and didn't have the time to talk to Big Sis in detail. I wonder if Big Sis will blame Lan Er for leaving her alone in the capital." As she spoke, she revealed a guilty expression.

"How could that be? Your big sister also wrote a letter, and in the letter she even mentioned you, saying that she brought you a lot of gifts. " Old Madame Ye clapped her small hands and laughed.

Ye Jinwei will bring a present for her? Jin Lan couldn't help but slightly raise her eyebrows. If the letter didn't say anything about her wrongdoings, she would have to thank the heavens and earth. She wouldn't have dared to hope for a present.

The Old Madame Ye did not mind Jin Lan's silence. In the end, he was still young, so it would be difficult for him to not be overjoyed upon encountering this kind of thing.

However, if what Steward Li said was true, then it was a heavenly great opportunity for the Ye Family.

The more he looked at Jin Lan's pretty face, the more he felt that making Jin Lan go to the capital was the right decision. After thinking for a bit, he said slowly: "You're not young anymore.

Jin Lan was thinking about the things he had neglected when he first returned to the capital, and upon hearing Old Madame Ye's words, his face immediately revealed a look of surprise, "Learn to be a butler?"

It seemed like this grandson of hers was not led astray by the Madame SHen, but her face still showed a serious expression, "In another two or three years, you and Jin Wei will get married. Since your mother is sick, and you have so many things to do in this house, it would be for the best if you could learn from her and help out the mansion."

It seemed that the old lady had made up her mind. Jin Lan could only nod his head.

Seeing Jin Lan's gentle and obedient appearance, Old Madame Ye's expression calmed down. The more she looked at him, the more satisfied she became with her only grandson. Her tone became more amiable too: "What do you want to eat for dinner?

Jin Lan was just making up an excuse just now, and wasn't really greedy. However, since the old lady had said so, she didn't think it was appropriate for her to reject, so she simply smiled and agreed.

Old Madame Ye's face revealed a bit of weariness as she said to Pin Yue: "Bring Girl Lan down. No matter what she wants to eat for dinner, just let the kitchen arrange it for her. Today, there will be no need for you to go through with it."

Pin Yue replied with a smile.

Jin Lan happily gave the Old Madame Ye a gift. He merely followed Pin Yue for a few steps, then suddenly turned his head as if he had thought of something, and was somewhat hesitant to speak.

When Old Madame Ye saw this, she could not help but raise her eyebrows, "What? Girl Lan, do you still have anything else to say? "

Jin Lan hesitated for a moment before finally speaking. "With regards to Big Sister's return, I'm sure that Aunt will be overjoyed."

Old Madame Ye was startled, she did not know why Jin Lan suddenly mentioned Concubine Shao, but when she thought about Concubine Shao's proud look when she received the letter this morning, she felt annoyed, the smile on her face immediately faded, "Why are you asking this?"

Jin Lan twisted the handkerchief in her hand, looking extremely perturbed, "These few days, I have been serving mother by her bed, and have often heard Doctor Gong coaxing her, saying that great happiness and great sorrow always hurt her body. Lan Er only wanted to see how my body was doing now, and she feared that she would have to pay more attention."

When Old Madame Ye heard this, she couldn't help but feel happy for Jin Lan's understanding. She smiled benevolently and said, "You should think about it more carefully, there's no need for you to worry about it. Your aunt has a doctor watching her, I'll get someone to send a message later."

Jin Lan nodded bashfully. "Yes." Without further ado, he followed Pin Yue out of the room, and casually ordered a few preferred dishes without much effort before bringing Mama Tang back to the Shuixie Pavilion.

Coming out from the Jiayu Hall, the corners of Jin Lan's mouth gradually rose into a faint smile.

Although this incident had almost aroused the old lady's suspicions, it was fortunate that it had come to nothing in the end.

With the help of the old lady, the news of her mother's illness was much more reliable than the rumors she had secretly spread.

Coupled with the fact that the news of Ye Jinwei returning to the manor had spread …

Those who were still hiding should not be able to hold themselves back.

Jin Lan raised his head. Although the sun shone brightly at the end of March, it was dazzling. It was like a sharp blade that was about to be unsheathed, waiting for the moment it would choose a person to swallow.

Ever since he had dined with Old Madame Ye that night, Jin Lan openly stayed the night at the Shuixie Pavilion.

Everything was as she had expected. The gossip of the past few days had died down within two days, and now everyone in the house was reading about his wife's illness.

"Lan Er, I'm afraid that your method is inappropriate." After drinking the medicine, Madame SHen looked at her daughter's busy figure and could not help but to say with worry.

Jin Lan smiled confidently at Madame SHen, then reached out and opened the small round jar made of gold and enamel that was placed on top of the mirror. Inside the jar was a fine, white jade hairpin powder.

She used her pinky to pick a bit of it and spread it out in her palm. Then she walked to the side of the bed and gently patted Madame SHen's face with the powder, causing her rosy face to lose a bit of color and become pale.

No matter how she looked at it, Madame SHen still looked sickly and haggard.

Jin Lan carefully examined it and added in a few more omissions before withdrawing his hand in satisfaction. "Mother, do not worry. As long as you do not look closely, you will not discover any clues."

Madame SHen shook her head helplessly and took the handkerchief from Mama Tang's hands, carefully cleaning the powder on Jin Lan's hands, "I don't know what's in your little brain, but you've found some strange methods."

Jin Lan's eyes curved upwards, but he did not reply and instead winked at Doctor Gong.

Doctor Gong couldn't help but smile.

Now the net was open, and the rest was just waiting for the prey to come to them.

It was a good thing that he didn't make Jin Lan wait too long.

Two days later, Steward Li's letter of safety was delivered to the manor. The boat had already reached Hong Ze, and would be able to return to the manor's Yangzhou in a short time.

That night, the Shuixie Pavilion that was especially tranquil as usual, suddenly emitted a burst of noise, followed by a figure hurriedly rushing towards the East Wing that Jin Lan resided in. Following an urgent knock on the door, the candle flame inside the East Wing instantly lit up.

Mama Tang opened the door and saw Mu Lan's blushing face. Her eyes shone with excitement, and the moment she entered the door, she panted anxiously and said: "Miss, I got it, I got it!"

"Speak clearly if you have something to say!" "What do you mean by 'fidgety'?" Although Mama Tang was excited in her heart, she still shouted out with a gloomy face.

Only then did Mu Lan regain her senses, and patted her chest that was moving up and down intensely, and said: "A few days ago, didn't Miss let this servant and Female Cook Zhang watch the kitchen secretly? Just as I returned from the latrine, I saw someone sneaking towards the kitchen. This servant then followed him anxiously, and coincidentally, Female Cook Zhang and I blocked that person from entering the door! "

Jin Lan was ecstatic as he hastily asked, "Where is that person?"

Mu Lan laughed: "This servant is anxious to report to miss. That person has already been tied up, and Female Cook Zhang is currently in the kitchen watching over him!"

"Let's go!" Jin Lan decisively looked at Mama Tang, and then instructed Mu Lan: "Go to the west wing and invite Doctor Gong over. Be careful not to alarm mother."

Mu Lan thought that the lady would send her to invite a wife, but she did not expect to invite a Doctor Gong. He could not help but be startled, but he quickly regained his senses and nodded: "This servant understands."

The night was much colder than the cold. Mama Tang hurriedly took out a embroidered fur cloak and put it on Jin Lan. Then, she picked up a palace lamp and followed Jin Lan to the kitchen.

From start to finish, Jin Lan didn't ask who the person was.

She wanted to uncover all the facts bit by bit with her own hands.

For his mother, and for himself in his previous life!

Shuixie Pavilion's small kitchen was located at the northwest corner, and they were looking at each other through the west wing. Thus, when Jin Lan was dressed and rushed over, Doctor Gong had coincidentally also went up the stairs.

The small kitchen, which turned off the lights at night, was brightly lit. Not only was there a candle flame in the room, but there were also several lanterns hanging under the porch. Although they were not as bright as the day, they still illuminated a person's hair.

Female Cook Zhang guarded the entrance fearfully until she saw Jin Lan approaching. Then, she quickly opened the door and welcomed the group of people inside.

After the small kitchen was turned off, it was cleaned up by the Female Cook on duty. Hence, other than the smell of dry goods, there was no other smell.

As soon as Jin Lan entered, he couldn't wait to look at the figure that was hiding in the corner.

When she saw the face that had been gagged and filled with panic, she couldn't help but furrow her brows, "Why is it you!?"