"Alan, although your grandfather's words yesterday were a bit unpleasant, but he really planned for you. Don't take it to heart."

Ji Linglan smiled and said, "Father, don't worry, I still understand this."

"Well, you've always been smart, I'm relieved."

"Father, I have some medicine here, which is useful for your injury. I will prepare it for you later, drink it on time, and it will take effect faster than the boiled soup."

"Okay, then trouble Alan."

"We are a family, and my father told me this, it is too outsider."

"Okay, don't say it."

After chatting with Ji Mingqiu for a few words, Ji Linglan went into the room to wash up, and then had breakfast with Ji Mingqiu. When the two were about to return to the palace, the housekeeper Ji Hong brought someone in.

Ji Hong bowed and saluted, "I've seen the second master, I've seen the young master."

Ji Mingqiu asked bluntly: "Uncle Hong, what are your father's orders?"

Ji Hong took a wooden box from the attendant who stretched out his hand, and said: "This is a meeting gift from the master to the young master, so the servant must hand it over to the young master."

Ji Linglan was startled, then reached out to take it, and said, "Grandpa Hong, please thank Grandpa on behalf of Alan."

Hearing Ji Linglan's address like this, Ji Hong smiled and said: "If the young master is not in a hurry, it would be best to thank the master himself."

Ji Linglan turned to look at Ji Mingqiu, seeing that he had no objection, she said with a smile, "Okay, thank you Grandpa Hong for your suggestion."

"Young master, you have now been awarded the title of King of Lan County. You can't bear to be called a villain like this. You should call the villain Lao Ji."

"Even your father calls you Uncle Hong. I can still go past my father. Grandpa Hong, stop joking."

Seeing Ji Linglan's natural expression and sincere words, Ji Hong liked it even more in his heart, and said: "The villain will ask you to agree."

Ji Mingqiu smiled and said, "Let's go, let's go to your grandfather's yard."

"Okay. Father wait a moment, I will put the things away."

"Leave it to Lynch. We will see your grandfather later, and we will leave from the front yard."

"Alright." Ji Linglan handed the wooden box to Lin Qi, followed behind Ji Mingqiu, and walked towards Changsong Garden where Ji Qing was.

In Changsong Garden, Ji Qing was sitting in the living room drinking tea, his eyes looked towards the door from time to time, his brows were tightly frowned, and his eyes were somewhat dissatisfied, until he saw Ji Mingqiu and Ji Linglan coming hand in hand, then he stretched his brows and looked at the door. He picked up the tea bowl he had just put down, and took another sip of tea.

Ji Mingqiu and Ji Linglan entered the door one after another, bowed and saluted and said, "Mingqiu has seen my father."

"Alan met grandfather."

"It's all free. Didn't you go back to the palace, why did you come here?"

Seeing that Ji Mingqiu turned his head to look at her, Ji Linglan quickly said: "The imperial grandfather is seriously ill, and A Lan needs to serve in the palace. It is wrong not to be filial in front of my grandfather. How can I not come to say goodbye to my grandfather?"

Ji Linglan didn't mention a word to thank her, which made Ji Qing very satisfied, and his face eased, and said: "'Loyalty, filial piety and brotherhood', the word 'loyalty' comes first, and then 'filial piety', not to mention that the emperor is Your imperial grandfather, it is only natural to serve him, remember to do your best, do you understand?"

Ji Linglan responded respectfully, and said, "Yes, Ah Lan would like to follow my grandfather's teachings."

"Now that your identity is sensitive, you need to be cautious in your actions, and don't take it seriously, especially in the palace. Remember that 'prevention is essential', do you understand?"

Ji Linglan still responded respectfully, and said, "Yes, Ah Lan understands."

Ji Qing looked at Ji Linglan with satisfaction, and then said: "Although you have just returned to the country, don't forget that you are of royal blood, the king of Lanjun personally appointed by the emperor, and the young master of our government. You can be careful, But you can't be cowardly and humiliate your identity."

"Yes, Ah Lan remembers."

"You have been living abroad for many years, and it is the Ji family's debt to you. If you want something, just ask, but whatever I can do, I will definitely satisfy you."

"Thank you grandfather for your concern. Ah Lan has nothing to ask for now. If I think about it in the future, I will definitely come back to trouble my grandfather."

"Well, it's getting late, you go."

"Yes, Mingqiu (A Lan) is resigning."

Looking at the backs of the two father and son leaving, Ji Hong said with a smile: "The young master is a smart boy."

Ji Qing withdrew his gaze, turned his head to look at Ji Hong, and said, "Smart is smart, but he's a dead man."

Ji Hong said cheerfully: "Master, do you still remember the young master's confrontation yesterday?"

Ji Qing looked at Ji Hong, and said amusedly, "Old boy, you are the only one who dares to speak like this in front of me."

"Isn't there another one?" Ji Hong pouted at Ji Linglan, and said, "Master, you said you can't put on airs a little bit and enjoy the family happiness. You have to make everyone afraid of you. After coming and going, there is no one who dares to talk to you."

Ji Qing looked a little disappointed, sighed, and said, "I'm used to it, I don't know how to get along with them anymore."

"Then change it slowly. While there is still time, always get closer to the children and don't leave any regrets."

"What are you talking about? I am always strong and healthy, so I don't have time."

"Cheng Chengcheng, anyway, what should be said, the servant has already said, what should be done, you can figure it out."

Ji Qing didn't speak any more, and sighed thoughtfully.

Ji Mingqiu sent Ji Linglan to the palace, and left after not staying for long.

Princess Yaohua handed over the identity card made by the House of Internal Affairs to Ji Linglan, and then took out the imperial decree to make him King of Lan County. Ji Linglan accepted the decree in a regular manner, and under the explanation of Princess Yaohua After learning about the situation in Jiaocheng and Hancheng, as well as the power and benefits brought to him by his current status, it was noon in the blink of an eye.

"Mother, in order to avoid accidents, the ingredients used by the imperial grandfather during this period must be purchased by people we trust."

Princess Yaohua nodded and said: "Okay, I'll give orders now."

"Mother, it's almost noon, it's time for Ah Lan to prepare lunch for the imperial grandfather."

Princess Yaohua patted his hand in relief, and said: "Then it's hard work, Alan."

Ji Linglan shook her head, said with a smile: "It's just cooking, it's not hard work."

"Alan doesn't need to go to the imperial dining room anymore, just cook in the small kitchen of Yaohua Palace. I will let them deliver the ingredients directly to Yaohua Palace, saving you from running back and forth."

"It's still my mother's thoughtfulness. Then Ah Lan will go to work first, and I will talk to you later."

Looking at the back of Ji Linglan leaving, thinking about what he said yesterday, Princess Yaohua sighed, then smiled at herself, and whispered: "Linfengyao, Linfengyao, such a good child, what else do you have?" Very picky, really mediocre."

Ji Pingting walked in from the door, saw Princess Yaohua talking to herself, and asked curiously: "Mother, what are you talking about? Brother, isn't he back?"

"It's almost noon, Ah Lan is going to prepare lunch for your grandfather. Didn't Xianer ask you for something, why did you come back so soon?"

Ji Pingting's complexion suddenly collapsed, she sat down beside Princess Yaohua, and said unhappily: "Mother, am I that stupid in their eyes? I really don't understand such blatant clichés, so I might as well directly Ask, at least it doesn't make people so offensive."

Although what Ji Pingting said was unclear, Princess Yaohua could understand, sighed, and said: "If you really feel disgusted, try not to contact them."

"Mother, why do you think this is? A good family has become like this because of jealousy. I thought our family was different, but I didn't expect it to be the same when things came to an end." Ji Pingting snuggled up to Princess Yaohua, Said a little disappointed.

Princess Yaohua patted her hand and comforted her: "It's like this in the royal family. It's my mother's fault. She never let you get in touch with this. You have to get used to it. Mother can't protect you all the time, and she also protects you." It won’t last your whole life, you have to face it by yourself.”

Ji Pingting was silent for a while, and asked, "Mother, what did you talk to the prince and uncle yesterday for so long? The people who intercepted us were not sent by uncle, right?"

"Yesterday, I talked with your uncle openly and honestly for a long time. I told you everything that happened along the way in detail. Judging by his expression, he probably didn't know about it. I have had a very good relationship with your uncle since we were young. I also don't believe that he will attack me, it should be the Crown Princess who decides on her own."

Ji Pingting sat up and asked, "Does uncle believe it? What is he going to do?"

"He said he would investigate this matter, and if it is found out that the Crown Princess did it, he will definitely give me an explanation." Princess Yaohua sighed, and said: "After all, they are husband and wife for nearly 20 years, and there is also Yong Ye. With Xian'er, I understand how he feels."

Ji Pingting took Princess Yaohua's hand and said: "Mother, don't worry, my brother and I will definitely not be like this, we will love each other forever."

Princess Yaohua pampered Ji Pingting's head and said, "You are still young, it's too early to say these things, if one day your husband and Alan have a conflict, what should you do? It’s meat, and it’s always difficult to choose.”

"Of course I will help my brother. I believe that my brother will not harm me. If the two of them conflict, it must be my husband's fault." Ji Pingting vowed.

Princess Yaohua was amused by her, and said: "You, this mouth is used to make people happy. All right, you go to the kitchen to help your brother, I should also go to see your grandfather."

"it is good."

Ji Pingting came out of the main hall and walked straight to the small kitchen. She stood at the door and looked at the busy Ji Linglan. She couldn't help raising the corners of her mouth and said with a smile, "Brother, what are you doing delicious today?"

"I'm making wontons." Ji Linglan kept moving her hands, and asked with a smile, "What would Tinger want to eat? You can order something. If I can cook it, I can cook it together."

"Really? Then I have to think about it." Ji Pingting walked up to Ji Linglan and said, "The weather is so hot now that I can't eat anything that is too oily, and I don't want to eat something that is too bland."

Seeing Ji Pingting's tangled look, Ji Linglan couldn't help laughing, and said, "Okay, just wait, I know what to do."

Ji Pingting was startled, and said, "Brother, I didn't even think about it myself, so you know?"

"Well, come and help me make wontons." Ji Linglan put the cut wonton wrappers beside Ji Pingting.

Ji Pingting cleaned her hands, picked up the wonton wrappers and imitated Ji Linglan's wrappers, but either put too much stuffing or too little stuffing, she couldn't stand the ugly look.She smiled embarrassingly and said, "Brother, why don't you let me make something else, my wonton wrap is really ugly."

Ji Linglan jokingly said: "It doesn't matter if the bag is ugly, anyway, you eat it yourself."

When Ji Pingting heard this, her small face collapsed immediately, and she said, "Then I'd better wrap up less and save my belly for something else."

"Then help me clean those little mushrooms and leeks, and peel some garlic."

As soon as Ji Pingting heard that there was no need to make wontons, she immediately beamed with joy and said, "Yes, my lord, this servant obeys."

Ji Linglan smiled helplessly and continued to work.

An hour later, Ji Linglan put all the meals on plates, and then put them into food boxes.

Ji Pingting swallowed her saliva unconsciously, and said, "Brother, I didn't expect that the vegetables and mushrooms could be eaten like this, the taste is too delicious!"

When she was in Fu State, Ji Linglan often cooked by herself, and there were a lot of seasonings in the locker in the dissection room, which came in handy for barbecue today.

"Go and ask someone to come over and bring the food to the emperor's grandfather's bedroom."

"Okay, let's go right away." Ji Pingting called the shadow guards, but did not use the servants in the palace.

A group of five people went straight to Lin Tianyao's bedroom with food. Shi Min, who was waiting outside the hall, saw the two men coming, and hurriedly greeted them, saying: "This old slave sees Prince Lan and Princess Pingting."

Ji Linglan said softly, "Eunuch Shi doesn't need to be too polite. Please tell Eunuch Shi that I have prepared the food."

Shi Min said with a smile: "Go back to the king, the emperor said, but you don't need to report when you come, you can just go in."

Ji Linglan nodded and led the people into the bedroom.

At this time, Lin Tianyao was sitting on the bedside watching the memorial, while Princess Yaohua was writing something with a pen.Seeing the two people coming in, Princess Yaohua put down her pen and asked with a smile: "Alan, Tinger, is the meal ready?"

"It's done." Ji Pingting responded, and Ji Linglan came to the bed, saluted and said, "Alan (Ting'er) has seen the emperor's grandfather."

"Exemption." Lin Tianyao looked at the two of them with a smile, and said, "I said why there is a smell of rice. It turned out that it was Ah Lan and Ting'er who came. What did you do today, why is it so fragrant?"

"Grandfather, I made some barbecue today." Ji Linglan replied with a smile.

The shadow guard put the food box on the table, then bowed and retreated, and then Ji Linglan brought out the food. Only he and Ji Pingting had touched the food from the beginning to the end, so he could rest assured.

When the barbecue came out, the huge sleeping hall was filled with aroma, even Shi Min who was waiting at the door couldn't help swallowing.

Lin Tianyao looked at the vegetable rolls made of bean skin and small mushrooms, the leeks covered in sauce, and the large and small meat skewers skewered on bamboo sticks. Is this the barbecue you mentioned? I have never eaten some of these."

Princess Yaohua answered: "It is indeed very fragrant, it seems that today I have been honored by my father again."

Ji Linglan took out a plate alone, took some vegetable rolls and meat skewers, put it in front of Lin Tianyao, and said: "Grandfather, although these things are delicious, you can't eat more, you can only eat these. And this bowl of wontons and these vegetables."

Lin Tianyao looked at the few meat skewers on the plate, and said with a wry smile: "Alan has cooked so much, so I can only eat these?"

"Yes, this is also for the sake of the emperor's grandfather's body."

"Can't you accommodate me?"

"No."

"OK then."

Listening to the two talking, it would never occur to them that one of them is a high-ranking emperor, and there is no difference between them and the grandparents of ordinary people.Princess Yaohua and Ji Pingting laughed straight at the sight, this kind of warm feeling is what family members should have.

As soon as the four of them sat down, Shi Min came in from the outside, bowed and said, "My Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince and the Eldest Son are asking to see you."

Lin Tianyao said with a smile: "Their noses are good, let them in."

Shi Min responded, bowed and exited the hall, and then saw Lin Fengshu walking in, followed by Lin Yongye who had a relationship with Ji Linglan yesterday.

The two came to the front of the hall, saluted and said: "My son (grandson) has met my father (grandfather)."

Lin Tianyao waved his hands and said, "Get up."

Ji Linglan and Ji Pingting got up and saluted, "Alan (Ting'er) has seen the prince's uncle."

Lin Fengshu said with a smile: "Alan, Ting'er, there is no need to be polite."

Lin Yongye looked at Princess Yaohua, saluted and said, "Yongye has seen Aunt Huang."

Princess Yaohua helped him up and said: "They are all from my own family, so there is no need to be polite."

"Sit down, since you're here, let's have a taste of Alan's craft."

Several people took their seats, Lin Fengshu looked at the food in front of him, and said with a smile: "I can smell the fragrance outside the hall, A Lan's cooking skills are really nothing to say."

Lin Tianyao said with a smile: "You can pick the time, Alan just put the food on the table, and I haven't even tasted it yet."

"Grandfather, uncle, mother, eat quickly, this barbecue must be hot to eat."

Ji Pingting responded, "Yes, yes, I can't wait."

Lin Tianyao was amused by Ji Pingting's impatient appearance, and said, "Okay, eat quickly, or your saliva will flow out."

Lin Tianyao picked up the chopsticks and picked up the vegetable roll, took a bite and tasted it, his eyes lit up, and praised: "It tastes good, it's delicious, try it quickly."

Everyone picked up their chopsticks one after another, moved the barbecue in front of them from the bamboo sticks to the dishes, and ate gracefully.Ji Linglan smiled, and didn't say much after all. After all, etiquette has been deeply embedded in their bones, and there is no need to forcibly change it.

Ji Pingting's eyes lit up, and she asked curiously, "Brother, what kind of seasoning is this, why have I never tried it?"

Ji Linglan smiled mysteriously, and said, "This is my exclusive and secret seasoning, and it cannot be told to outsiders."

Ji Pingting tugged on La Ji Linglan's arm coquettishly, and said, "Even I can't tell? I promise not to tell anyone else."

"Then... I'll think about it." Ji Linglan moved the wonton in front of Lin Yongye, and said, "Cousin, although barbecue is good, it's not advisable to eat too much. Eat less and try this bowl of wonton."

Lin Yongye was a little dazed looking at the little ravioli that Ji Linglan handed over.

Seeing this, Ji Linglan asked aloud: "My cousin has a taboo, or don't you like to eat wontons?"

Lin Yongye came back to his senses, shook his head, and said, "I love food, thank you."

Ji Linglan looked at Lin Tianyao who was secretly taking the meat skewers, and said helplessly, "Grandfather, you can't eat too much, too much will be a burden on your body."

Lin Tianyao shyly put the meat skewers on Princess Yaohua's plate, and said: "I just saw that Yao'er couldn't reach it, so I just gave it to her."

"That's my mistake to blame the emperor's grandfather. Come and try the wontons I made, but it took a lot of effort."

Lin Tianyao picked up a wonton with chopsticks and tasted it. When he bit into it, the first bite was the aroma of meat, and then the special aroma of beans.The top-quality meat stuffing is soft and tender, and it is crisp and delicious with the beans, which really has a special flavor.

"It's delicious, and the taste of this wonton is also very special."

"Grandfather likes to eat it. Cousin will also try it to see if it suits his appetite."

Lin Yongye took a wonton, tasted it, and said, "It's delicious."

"Everyone likes it."

Lin Fengshu looked at Princess Yaohua enviously, and said: "Feng Yao, Ah Lan's craftsmanship is beyond words, you are really lucky."

Princess Yaohua smiled proudly, and said: "I am also blessed by my father, but I have never eaten the food made by Alan before."

Ji Pingting quickly responded: "Yeah, me too, if I can eat the meals made by brother every day in the future, I will be so happy."

Different from the oppression in the Duke's Mansion, the inner hall of the palace was full of laughter and happiness, except for Linyongye.Ji Linglan has been paying attention to him. He sits silently by the side, eating quietly. If others don't talk to him, he doesn't make a sound. He is a person with a very low sense of presence.

After eating a meal for more than half an hour, everyone was very satisfied, especially Lin Tianyao, who ate a lot more than usual.

Seeing Shi Min brewing tea, Ji Linglan warned: "Grandfather, if you take a nap after a meal, don't drink tea, especially if you need to drink medicine after a meal. If you are thirsty, drink some warm water."

"Okay, listen to Ah Lan, go change a glass of warm water." Lin Tianyao has lived to this age, has seen all kinds of people, who is sincere to him and who is false to him, he can see clearly, especially Ji Linglan He also looks so similar to his beloved queen, which makes Lin Tianyao closer and more trustworthy.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Shi Min responded, and was about to leave with tea when Ji Linglan stopped her.

"Wait a minute, since the tea is brewed, let's keep it. It would be too wasteful to pour it out. I just happen to be thirsty, so Eunuch Shi can go and pour a cup of warm water for the emperor's grandfather."

"This..." Shi Min looked up at Lin Tianyao.

Lin Tianyao frowned slightly, and said with some dissatisfaction: "Whatever Alan says, you can do what you want, what are you doing?"

"Your Majesty forgive me, this servant will go now." Shi Min hurriedly responded, bowing and exiting the door.

Ji Linglan naturally saw something was wrong, and said: "Grandfather, Ah Lan has been wandering abroad for many years, and there is a lack of etiquette. If there is something wrong, please take care of Grandfather."

Lin Tianyao waved his hands and said, "No problem, they are all from my own family, so there are not so many formalities."

After chatting for a while, everyone dispersed to avoid disturbing Lin Tianyao's rest.

Princess Yaohua and Linfengshu also separated in the garden and went back to their respective palaces.Ever since Ji Linglan took the initiative to give him wontons, Lin Yongye looked at him from time to time, but whenever Ji Linglan looked over, he would look away again, which made Ji Linglan feel a little funny.When Yu Huayuan parted, Lin Yongye thanked him again. Although he only said two words, Ji Linglan quickly understood what he meant.

Ji Linglan looked at Ji Pingting and asked curiously, "Ting'er, is my cousin also so cold when he gets along with you?"

"Aloof?" Ji Pingting looked at Ji Linglan in confusion.

Ji Linglan explained: "It means unsmiling, serious and dull."

"My cousin's temperament is like this, which may be related to his frailty and sickness. But my cousin still loves me very much, and when he talks to me, he will not be as taciturn as before."

Princess Yaohua sighed, and then said: "This child is very similar to King Ling of Fu. He was weak and sick since he was a child, and grew up in a medicine jar. Although he is slightly better than King Ling, he is not much better. As time goes by , his temperament becomes a bit withdrawn, unless it is someone he is very familiar with, otherwise he will be as silent as before."

Ji Linglan nodded, feeling inexplicably distressed, and then realized that the reason why he had such emotions was most likely because Lin Yongye and Fu Nanling had similar experiences.

Princess Yaohua asked bluntly: "Alan, is there something wrong with that cup of tea?"

Ji Linglan lifted the food box up, and said: "If there is any problem, you will only know after inspection."

Meals are controlled by Ji Linglan. If the other party wants to poison, they can only pass through water. Tea is often the best choice for poisoners because of its strong taste and can cover up the strange smell of poison.

"Test?" Ji Pingting's eyes lit up, and she said, "Use my poison Gu to test and you will know whether it is poisonous or not."

"I don't need poisonous Gu. Not only do I need to know whether there is any toxin in the tea, but I also need to find out what kind of poison it is. Poisonous Gu itself is poisonous. If it is soaked in tea, the poison in it will change."

Ji Pingting's eyes brightened, and she asked with interest, "Brother, what method are you going to use for drug testing?"

Ji Linglan smiled and said, "Secret."

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