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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?