After half an hour of eating a meal, Lin Tianyao's spirit was a little sluggish, and everyone sent him to the bedroom to rest, and then retreated.

Lin Fengshu looked at Princess Yaohua, and said: "Feng Yao, you can stay in the palace, with your company, father seems to be much more energetic, and his condition may improve."

Princess Yaohua thought for a while, and said: "Then Ting'er and I will stay in the palace today, let Alan accompany Mingqiu back to the Duke's mansion, and let the Duke meet Alan."

"This is what it should be." Lin Fengshu breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Feng Yao, with you here, I can feel a little more at ease."

Princess Yaohua pondered for a while, and said: "Brother Huang, follow me back to the palace, I have something to say to you."

Seeing Princess Yaohua's serious expression, Lin Fengshu also frowned and said: "What's the matter?"

"It's inconvenient to talk here, Brother Huang, why don't you come to Yaohua Palace with me."

Lin Fengshu nodded and said, "Alright, let's go."

Princess Yaohua looked at Ji Mingqiu and said: "Mingqiu, take Alan back to the Duke's mansion, and let Alan enter the palace tomorrow."

Ji Mingqiu responded, and said: "Alright, don't overwork yourself."

Ji Linglan said aloud: "Mother, I have something to tell you."

Princess Yaohua was taken aback, then smiled and said: "Okay, then we will go to the pavilion in the imperial garden to rest for a while. Brother Huang, Ming Qiu, please wait for a while."

Seeing the two responding, Princess Yaohua turned and walked towards the pavilion, followed by Ji Linglan.

Princess Yaohua walked into the gazebo and sat down, patted the seat next to her, motioned him to sit down, and said: "Alan, is there something wrong with your imperial grandfather's illness?"

Princess Yaohua has always been known for her wisdom, Ji Linglan is not surprised that she can guess what she wants to say.He nodded and said: "Mother, I suspect that the emperor's grandfather is not sick, but poisoned, but it is not yet certain."

"Poisoned?" Princess Yaohua frowned, and said, "Do you know what kind of poison Alan got?"

"Alan already has a guess in her mind, and I just need to confirm it. Mother, I suspect that someone tampered with the food of the imperial grandfather, so I took the initiative to take the food of the imperial grandfather. Mother must pay attention to today's dinner, don't let the imperial grandfather Eat the food in the water."

"In the water?" Princess Yaohua remembered that there was no fish or shrimp for lunch.

"Well, don't eat anything that lives in water for now."

"Okay, I'll make a note." Princess Yaohua paused, and then said: "I heard from Ting'er that you met the princess when you were in the imperial garden?"

Ji Linglan nodded and said, "I did. She hinted to me that my mother had found many teenagers who looked similar to you."

Princess Yaohua hurriedly said: "She is trying to sow discord, A Lan must not be fooled."

Princess Yaohua usually handles things calmly, wisely, and neatly, but when she encounters matters related to him, she always loses her sense of proportion. Ji Linglan understands that it's because she cares about and then becomes chaotic. Her heart is warm but helpless, and said: " I know, mother, there is no need to worry."

Princess Yaohua sighed, and said: "The princess is right, we have been looking for you for so many years, but many teenagers who are similar to your age and look like me have been found, but it is a pity that they all It's not you. Your father and I took them in because they were helpless orphans, taught them to read, write, and practice martial arts. Today, many children have become talents and serve the country in their respective fields. Alan , would you mind?"

"Of course not. My mother is doing good deeds, so I don't mind. When I have time, my mother can introduce us to each other. Maybe we can become friends."

Princess Yaohua heaved a sigh of relief when she heard the words, and said, "I knew that Ah Lan was kind-hearted, so I definitely wouldn't mind."

Ji Linglan smiled and changed the subject: "Mother, is Grandpa easy to get along with?"

"Grandpa Guo is a military commander, and his temper is a bit grumpy, but he has a typical knife mouth and tofu heart. He eats soft but not hard. But don't worry, Alan. I can find you back. The Duke is too happy to be happy, and he will definitely not embarrass you. .”

Ji Linglan nodded and fell silent. He was thinking about whether to tell Princess Yaohua about his relationship with Fu Nanling, so that she could prepare her heart and test her attitude.If even she objected, then there was really no need for Ji Linglan to stay. It was better to make plans as early as possible, and when the situation stabilized, he would find a way to escape and elope with Fu Nanling.

Just when Ji Linglan was thinking about how to speak, Princess Yaohua also saw that he was hesitant to speak, and said: "Ah Lan, but you still have something to say to me?"

Ji Linglan took a deep breath and said, "Mother, there is something I've always wanted to tell you, but I don't know how to say it."

Seeing that Ji Linglan was still hesitating, Princess Yaohua smiled reassuringly, and said, "Ah Lan, do you want to talk about the matter between you and King Ling?"

Ji Linglan was startled for a moment, but then she came to her senses and said with a wry smile: "It turns out that mother has also heard the rumors."

"I heard what Fu Nanping said. In order to suppress King Ling and prevent us from choosing him as a marriage partner, Fu Nanping intentionally or unintentionally told us the rumors between you." Princess Yaohua did not hide anything, and repeated what Fu Nanping said that day Read it again, and then asked cautiously: "Then between Ah Lan and King Ling...what's going on?"

"Mother, I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you. King Ling and I really love each other, and we have made up our minds before returning to Linguo." Saying the words buried in my heart, although Ji Linglan would still be nervous, Ji Linglan still grew up. Let out a sigh of relief, a lot easier.

"Admiration for each other?" Princess Yaohua looked at Ji Linglan in a daze, and said, "Alan, you...you were not forced?"

"No, mother, I am in love with King Ling, and I am not forced to." Now that he has said it, Ji Linglan simply expressed his attitude, saying: "Mother, I will never marry a wife and have children in my life. The same is true for the king, we swear that we will grow old together and never leave, so please forgive my unfilial piety."

"Alan, now that the emperor of Fu is passing away, Fu Nanping and Fu Nanling are fighting for the throne. If Fu Nanping succeeds, then Fu Nanling will die; , to accept the harem. Moreover, King Ling is weak, and he might... Alan, there is no result between you."

"Mother, other emperors have countless concubines in the harem. Why does the emperor's grandfather only have one empress, the emperor's grandmother? Isn't it also because they love each other and work hard to achieve the result? Why can't we, can't we love each other just because we are men? Mother, I believe that King Ling will not let me down." Ji Linglan looked at Princess Yaohua seriously, and then said: "What's more, even if he breaks his promise, I will not marry a wife and have children, because I like men by nature. , can’t be emotional with women. Mother, this is nature and cannot be changed.”

Princess Yaohua stared at Ji Linglan blankly, unable to speak for a long time.

Ji Linglan lowered her eyes, with a wry smile on the corner of her mouth, and said, "Mother, I know this kind of thing is taboo, not to mention the royal family, even ordinary people, few people can accept such a son. But fortunately, seeing There are not many people who have passed me, and the only one who knows that I like men is my mother, and my mother only needs to say that I have recognized the wrong person and that I am not your son."

Hearing what Ji Linglan said, Princess Yaohua couldn't help feeling distressed for a while, and said: "What are you talking about, you are my son who I have gone through all kinds of hardships to find, how can you admit your mistake."

Ji Linglan smiled bitterly and said, "Mother, having a son like me will make you lose all face."

"Face is worth a few dollars. Why should I let such a good son go because of those illusory things? I'm not stupid." Princess Yaohua held Ji Linglan's hand and said: "Alan, whatever you like Whether you are a man or a woman, you are all sons connected by my blood, as long as you can be happy, mother has nothing to ask for."

"Mother, do you really not mind?" Ji Linglan was a little surprised, he didn't expect Princess Yaohua to accept it so easily.

"So what if you mind? You can't force your son away just because of this. If the King of the Tomb can really protect you like a jade as he said... Then I have no objection." How could Princess Yaohua feel awkward.

Ji Linglan looked at Ji Mingqiu who was chatting with Lin Fengshu not far away, and said, "Even if mother doesn't mind, what about father and grandpa? How can they tolerate me?"

"Alan, tell me the truth, if we really object, what are you going to do?"

Ji Linglan said truthfully: "We have discussed it. If the world really can't tolerate us, we will elope together."

"Elope?" Princess Yaohua subconsciously frowned, held Ji Linglan's hand tightly, and said: "If he becomes the emperor, can he put down the country and elope with you?"

"Mother doesn't know something. When I came back to the country with you, he planned to pack up his things and come with me. It was I who said something to let him stay." Thinking of Fu Nanling, Ji Linglan's mouth unconsciously raised a smile. Gentleness is completely different from looking at other people.

"What else?" Princess Yaohua was stunned.

"Well, mother, his affection for me is no less than that of his father for you. To tell you the truth, he doesn't look like a prince in front of me at all, but like a young child who obeys me in everything and accommodates me all the time. , It’s really like a piece of brown sugar, he will go wherever I go.”

Seeing the happy smile in Ji Linglan's eyes, Princess Yaohua couldn't help but let out a long breath, and said: "I hope he is really as you said, and won't disappoint your infatuation. You can give up the idea of ​​elopement, it's hard I will not allow you to leave the recovered son. As for your father, leave it to me, and if he dares to disagree, I will make peace with him."

Ji Linglan took the initiative to hug Princess Yaohua tightly, and said gratefully: "Mother, you are so kind!"

Princess Yaohua was startled, then patted Ji Linglan on the back, and said: "Alan, you are my son, and I will not allow anyone to hurt you, including myself. With me here in the future, I will not let you Wronged."

"En." Ji Linglan responded, feeling suddenly in a daze, as if his lost mother had been revived on Princess Yaohua.

Ji Pingting looked at Liangting curiously, and said, "Father, what do you think mother and brother are talking about? How do you feel that the relationship between the two has become closer?"

Ji Mingqiu was also looking at the two of them, until Ji Linglan took the initiative to hug Princess Yaohua tightly, and he finally couldn't hold back and walked towards the pavilion.

Seeing this, Ji Pingting quickly called out, "Father, wait a minute, brother is whispering to mother."

Lin Fengshu shook his head with a smile, and said, "Ting'er, your father's possessiveness towards Feng Yao has been consistent for ten years."

"That's right. Uncle, you don't know that father guards against us like he is against thieves." Ji Pingting looked at Ji Mingqiu's back and stuck out her tongue playfully.

"You are still so naughty, you haven't changed at all."

Seeing Ji Mingqiu approaching, Princess Yaohua gave him a dissatisfied look and motioned him to go away.

Naturally, Ji Linglan also heard footsteps, he straightened up, turned to look at Ji Mingqiu, and said, "Father."

Princess Yaohua said dissatisfied: "I'm talking to Alan, what are you doing here?"

Ji Mingqiu smiled embarrassingly, and said: "Brother Huang has been waiting, it's not good for too long."

Princess Yaohua has been husband and wife with him for more than 20 years, so how could she not understand what he was thinking, and said: "Then you and Alan go back to the Duke's mansion, and I'm going back to Yaohua Palace with my brother."

Ji Mingqiu looked at Ji Linglan, said with a wry smile, "You've been so busy these days, and you haven't been able to rest well, so please pay attention to your health and don't overwork yourself."

Princess Yaohua's expression eased, and said: "You too, remember to change the dressing on time for the injury on your shoulder, don't take it seriously."

Ji Linglan looked at the two people who were looking at each other, and suddenly felt like being forcibly fed dog food, and said helplessly: "Father, mother, you talk, I'll go talk to uncle for a while."

Princess Yaohua withdrew her gaze, and said with a reddish face: "No need, I've said everything that needs to be said, you guys go back, it's not good for the emperor to wait."

Ji Mingqiu turned to look at Ji Linglan, and said, "Ah Lan, let's go, follow me to see your grandfather."

Ji Linglan nodded, and after greeting Lin Fengshu, she followed Ji Mingqiu out of the palace. The carriage didn't stop and drove straight to the Duke's Mansion.In the car, the two father and son sat quietly, not knowing what to say, and the atmosphere was slightly awkward.

Ji Mingqiu tried to dissolve the atmosphere, saying: "Your grandfather has a bad temper, if something makes things difficult for you, you don't have to take it to heart."

Ji Linglan nodded and said: "Grandpa is an elder, I understand this, father can rest assured."

After two sentences, the carriage returned to silence again.This is the case between father and son, especially after the children grow up, fathers who don't know how to express often don't know how to get along with their children.When Ji Linglan was in modern society, his mother raised him alone. He never played the role of father in his life, and he didn't understand how father and son should get along with each other.

Ji Linglan asked aloud: "Father, besides you, does Grandpa have any children?"

"Yes. I also have an elder brother and two younger sisters. Your uncle and your grandfather live in the Duke's Mansion together. They are currently serving as Ministers of the Ministry of War. Both your aunts are married to other places and are not in Beijing."

"How many children does uncle's family have? Why hasn't Tinger mentioned it before?"

"Your uncle's family has two sons and three daughters. The eldest son is called Ji Xinwen, the second son is called Ji Xinwu, the eldest daughter is called Ji Xinyue, the second daughter is called Ji Xinrong, and the third daughter is called Ji Xintang. Xinwen and Xinwu are twins. They are three years older than you. The moon is one year older, Xinrong is one year younger, and Xintang is just seven years old this year." Ji Mingqiu paused and explained: "In the early years, your mother and I were away all year round, one for fighting, and the other for looking for you. Ting'er was sent to the palace, so she should get closer to your cousin."

"I see." Ji Linglan nodded and said, "Father, I heard from my mother that you have adopted many teenagers who look like your mother over the years. Where do they live?"

"I live in a village on the outskirts of the city. That is the Huangzhuang that your grandfather gave to your mother. When I have time, I will take you there to see it."

The two chatted one after another, which relieved the previous embarrassment, and the relationship between them became much closer.About half an hour later, the carriage stopped, and the shadow guard who was driving said loudly, "General, Duke, the Duke's Mansion has arrived."

Ji Mingqiu looked at Ji Linglan, said with a smile, "Let's go, I'm here, don't be nervous."

Ji Linglan responded and followed Ji Mingqiu out of the car.

Seeing that it was Ji Mingqiu returning to the mansion, the attendants at the door quickly opened the main door, and a special person went to report.Ji Mingqiu and Ji Linglan entered the Duke's Mansion and strode towards the main hall.As soon as I walked through the garden, I saw a group of people approaching.

Ji Mingqiu reminded in a low voice: "Alan, the person walking in front is your uncle, and beside him are your two cousins."

Ji Linglan responded softly and said, "Okay, I understand."

Ji Mingjie strode over, saw Ji Mingqiu hanging his arms, and asked with concern: "Mingqiu, what's going on?"

Ji Mingqiu said with a smile: "Elder brother, there is no need to worry, younger brother just suffered some skin trauma."

Ji Mingjie nodded, looked at Ji Linglan beside Ji Mingqiu, his eyes lit up, and said, "Who is this?"

"He is Alan, Zhao'er who was taken away 13 years ago, God bless, finally found him."

Ji Linglan hurriedly saluted and said, "Alan has met uncle and two cousins."

"No courtesy, no courtesy." Ji Mingjie looked at Ji Linglan carefully, and said, "It's good to find it, it's good to find it. Xinwen, Xinwu, I haven't met your cousin yet."

Ji Xinwen and Ji Xinwu looked at each other and said coldly, "Hello, cousin."

When Ji Mingjie heard this, he reprimanded angrily: "You two little bastards, what kind of attitude is this!"

Ji Xinwu was so frightened that he shrank his neck, but argued in a low voice: "Father, how many people has my second uncle brought back, maybe this is not right."

The smile on Ji Mingqiu's face faded when he heard the words, and he said: "The one I brought before, I said beforehand that it wasn't Zhao'er, and I just came to drop by with me. Today I brought Ah Lan to see the old man, just to make a solemn announcement, Ah Lan is the parent and child of the princess and me."

Ji Mingjie saw Ji Mingqiu's expression changed, and hurriedly explained: "Mingqiu, don't be as knowledgeable as him, you also know that Xinwu has been open-mouthed since he was a child. You bastard, why don't you confess your mistake to Second Uncle."

Seeing Ji Mingjie's anger, Ji Xinwu quickly said, "Second Uncle, I'm sorry, I was wrong."

Ji Mingqiu responded lightly, looked at Ji Mingjie and asked, "Brother, where is father now?"

"You should be in the main hall right now. You have been away for several months. Although my father didn't say anything, he was always thinking about it. Yesterday I received a letter saying that you are coming back today. I knew that you would enter the palace, but I still got up early. I personally ordered the kitchen to prepare your favorite meals, and I didn't rest during the lunch break, so I sat in the main hall and drank tea."

Ji Mingqiu's expression softened, and he said, "Then let's go directly to the main hall."

"Okay, go to the main hall."

Ji Linglan followed behind Ji Mingqiu, and Ji Xinwen, who was walking beside him, looked at him curiously.Ji Linglan felt uncomfortable for a while, and said aloud, "Is there something wrong with my cousin?"

Ji Xinwen looked at Ji Mingqiu who was walking in front, and asked in a low voice, "What's your full name?"

Ji Linglan smiled and replied: "Ji Linglan, Lingmao's 'Ling', mountain wind 'Lan'."

"Ji Linglan?" Ji Xinwen whispered, and then asked: "Where did the second uncle and the princess find you?"

"Fu Guojing." This kind of matter can be found out after a little inquiring, and Ji Linglan has no intention of hiding it.

"Fu Guo?" Ji Xinwu, who had been listening in, became interested and asked, "What is Fu Guo's capital like? Is it as lively as our imperial capital?"

"I just arrived in the imperial capital, and I haven't looked at it carefully, so I don't know how to compare it."

"That's true." Ji Xinwu patted Ji Linglan's shoulder and said with a smile: "Then tomorrow, I'll take you around the imperial capital, and you can tell me about the customs and customs of Fu country."

Ji Linglan nodded and said, "Okay, then thank you cousin."

"From now on, we will be my family, so there is no need to be so polite." The person who questioned his identity just now became his own family in a few words, Ji Linglan couldn't laugh or cry.

While the three of them were talking, they had already reached the entrance of the main hall, and Ji Xinwu whispered, "Grandpa has a bad temper, please be careful."

Ji Linglan was made a little nervous by him, took a deep breath, and walked in.

Ji Mingqiu looked at Ji Qing who was sitting in the hall, and saluted, "I have seen my father."

Ji Qing looked at Ji Mingqiu's injured arm, frowned and said, "What's wrong with your arm?"

Ji Mingqiu replied: "I encountered some twists and turns on the way back, and suffered some flesh injuries, it's okay."

Ji Qing looked at Ji Linglan and said lightly: "This is the child you brought back?"

"Yes, he is Alan and Zhao'er. My son brought him to see his father."

Ji Qing looked at Ji Linglan sharply, and said, "I heard that you found him in Fu Guo, have you confirmed his identity?"

"The birthmark on his body is unmistakable. I checked it myself. He is Zhao'er who was taken away."

Ji Qing's eyes eased, and he said: "It's about the royal blood, it's better to be cautious."

"Father said, I know the seriousness." Ji Mingqiu turned his head to look at Ji Linglan, and said, "Alan, I have seen my grandfather."

Ji Linglan bowed politely and said, "Alan has met grandfather."

Ji Qing nodded, and said: "Since you've come back, you should stay in Linguo peacefully. Everything in Fuguo has nothing to do with you, do you understand?"

Ji Linglan frowned when she heard that, she was silent for a while, and said: "Alan is stupid, I don't understand what grandfather means."

Ji Qing also frowned, and said: "It means that you are cut off from Fu Guo. Why, do you have objections?"

"Alan has been homeless since she was a child. Although the parents who adopted me are ordinary people, who have never read or read, they also know how to repay their kindness. Fu Guo has parents who have been kind to Alan in raising him, and friends who have lived and died. , I dare not forget Bole, who has been kind enough to guide and support me."

"You! You bastard!" Ji Qing has always said one thing in the Duke's Mansion, and no one has ever dared to disobey him, and Ji Linglan was the first.He said angrily: "Is this your attitude towards elders?"

"When A-Lan was eight years old, her adoptive parents starved to death. She has been begging for a living. She has not received a good education. If there is something wrong with etiquette, A-Lan will admit it. It's just that A-Lan really disagrees with what his grandfather said. . " Ji Linglan is polite enough, but her attitude is neither humble nor overbearing.

Ji Mingqiu had investigated Ji Linglan's past before, but when he heard him mention it, he still couldn't help but feel distressed, and said: "Father, A Lan is right, if he can't even repay his kindness, then he There must be something wrong with his character. But I believe that Ah Lan knows the seriousness, and he can clearly distinguish the important matters of the family and the country."

When Ji Linglan was taken away, it was always Ji Qing's heart disease. Hearing about what happened to Ji Linglan before, his heart softened even more. It's just that some of Ji Linglan's top can't get down.Now that Ji Mingqiu handed him the ladder, he also softened down.

"I hope he can understand. That's all, go back to your own yard, and don't bother me if you have nothing to do."

Seeing this, Ji Mingjie heaved a sigh of relief, and said, "Mingqiu, go, go back to your yard, and let me see your injuries."

Ji Mingqiu nodded, saluted Ji Qing, turned around with Ji Linglan out of the main hall, and walked straight to his yard.

Ji Xinwu walked up to Ji Linglan's side, secretly gave a thumbs up, and said in a low voice, "Alan, you are so brave, you dare to contradict Grandpa, I admire, admire!"

Ji Linglan smiled helplessly, and said, "I didn't want to contradict Grandpa."

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