C127 (2/2)

These trembling words carried an incomparably firm tone. Regardless of whether it was Madame Chen or the Mama Wu, or even the Mama Zhu who was still kneeling on the ground, their hearts couldn't help but shiver.

Madame Chen stared at Jin Lan's slim body and pursed her lips without saying a word. Mama Wu beside her realised that her expression was growing darker and darker.

Jin Lan was filled with grief and indignation, she never thought that the Old Ancestor would hide such news from her for his own benefit. According to the Mama Zhu, she had not been gone for long, and her mother's body was growing weaker and weaker, and within a few days, she was lying on her bed. At that time, Ye Lin had personally written a letter and sent someone to quickly send it to the capital. Other than mentioning his mother's body, he had also faintly mentioned a few things about wanting her to return to the Yangzhou as soon as possible.

However, the Old Ancestor did not say a word about them. If not for the appearance of Mama Zhu, it would have been too late by the time she found out.

When he thought of his mother's unknown fate, Jin Lan felt as if a knife was being twisted into his heart. His already slim body trembled and seemed to be on the verge of collapse. But she did her best to stay on her feet, not wanting to look away.

Jin Lan didn't know that the letter had long ago been burnt by the Madame Chen, so the news was naturally concealed.

Madame Chen's face was as dark as water. She looked at Mama Zhu coldly, and said in a low voice: ”Mama Zhu, you go out first. I have something to say to Girl Lan.”

The Mama Zhu's protector was anxious, she did not dare leave Jin Lan alone in the room, and immediately kowtowed to the Madame Chen, her eyes red as she said: ”Please forgive me, First Princess, please allow this servant to stay. This lady is still young, there are some things I am afraid I cannot explain, this servant will wait at the side, if necessary, I can also tell a little, and will definitely not disturb the First Princess and the young lady.”

The title changed from Old Ancestor to First Princess, from pro-disciple to pro-disciple. The Mama Zhu then made a decision.

”Old Ancestor, please let Mama Zhu stay behind.” Jin Lan lowered his eyelids and bent his knees in a seemingly respectful manner. However, everyone could hear the persistence in her voice.

Ever since she entered the Marquis Runan' Mansion, no matter what tricks the Old Ancestor used, she had always taken detours and evasion, and never once directly confronted him before. But at this moment, it was already too late for her to take even half a step back.

She definitely could not let the Old Ancestor think that she was weak enough to bully, otherwise, walking out of the Marquis Mansion's gate would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens!

Jin Lan clenched his hand into a fist, his nails digging into her flesh. It hurt, but she didn't feel it. She stared at the ancestor in the hall.

Madame Chen looked deeply at Jin Lan and his heart suddenly skipped a beat. It was as if he could see his own face when he was young, as unyielding as his mother's concubine, with an unyielding gaze.

As though the age of water, royal father and mother had long passed away. Even royal brother and consort …

Seeing that the Madame Chen was lost in thought, she hurriedly lifted up the teacup and said softly, ”Master, I'm afraid that I've gotten tired of the food just now. Here are some freshly stewed melon slices.

Madame Chen suddenly regained her senses, and when she lifted her head, she saw Mama Wu's eyes filled with worry. She raised her hand and accepted the teacup, nodding slightly, as if she had given Mama Wu a peace of mind. She then turned to Jin Lan. ”Since that's the case, let her stay.” He was just a servant, how could she overturn the heavens?

”Thank you for your grace, Old Ancestor.” Madame Chen's retreat, allowed Jin Lan to calm down. From the moment she knew the truth of the matter, she had quickly made a decision in her heart. No matter what, she had to hurry back to the Yangzhou!

After thinking for a moment, she took a deep breath and said: ”Jin Lan came here to congratulate the old ancestor. Now that mother is lying ill on the bed, I hope the old ancestor can forgive Jin Lan's wish to return.

Madame Chen never thought that Jin Lan would speak in such a straightforward manner.

She stared at Jin Lan for a long time before slowly lifting the lid of the cup and saying helplessly, ”Girl Lan, it's freezing cold now, and your body's just gotten better. If there's any delay along the way, wouldn't that make your mother more anxious? Furthermore, after I received the letter, I had already sent someone to deliver it to the Imperial Hospital, requesting that Dr. Hua personally head over to the Yangzhou. During the journey with Imperial Physician Hua, you can take good care of me, and let me feel at ease. ”

She knew that the Old Ancestor would not let her go so easily.

Jin Lan didn't even think as he directly kneeled down towards Madame Chen. The sound of his knees hitting the green brick floor made everyone's teeth ache.

”Old Ancestor, mother is sick in bed. As a child, how can you be indifferent to your own safety? His mother had once told Jin Lan about the matter of the emperor's filial piety in the past, when he was sick and served at the front of the emperor's bed. Even though he was a girl, he knew to be filial. Otherwise, he would not have travelled thousands of miles to the capital to congratulate the old ancestor. Now, I beg that the old ancestor grant me the honor of showing filial piety! ”

Since the Old Ancestor's name was love, then she would follow the path of filial piety.

After the banquet just now, His Majesty had ordered everyone to congratulate the Old Ancestor on his death and brought up filial piety. Coupled with the early benevolence and filial piety of His Majesty, she didn't believe that the Old Ancestor would forcefully stop her from returning to the Yangzhou!