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Yun Jin shook her head: "Not today, I still need to visit my maternal grandmother. Let's do it another day, I'll make you some medicinal dishes another day."

Upon hearing this, Lan Qi quickly said, "Then I'll go with you! We can go pay our respects to your maternal grandmother and get a free meal while we're at it."

Yun Jin looked at him helplessly: "Uncle, you..."

Lan Qi had already instructed the staff to prepare the supplies. (Yun)

Jin was both amused and exasperated: "Uncle, I'm here to visit my maternal grandmother, not to cook."

Lan Qi chuckled: "On the way, on the way."

Yun Jin couldn't refuse him, so she had no choice but to agree.

The two bought some medicinal herbs at a nearby pharmacy. Lan Qi then had someone fetch several old hens, a basket of fresh vegetables, several jars of fine wine, and a few boxes of pastries from Juxian Pavilion. They piled up half a cart full of bags and packages before heading to the General's Mansion in a grand procession.

Chu Duanshan was talking to Lan Ying when he heard a servant report that Yun Jin and Lan Qi had arrived, so he quickly came out to greet them.

Yun Jin stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Grandfather, Grandmother."

Chu Duanshan looked her up and down, nodded, and said with a hint of relief in his eyes, "I knew you would be alright."

Yun Jin smiled, and Lan Ying smiled and echoed, "Our Jin'er is a blessed child."

Lan Qi had the things he brought piled up in the courtyard and said, "Jin'er passed by my place and said she wanted to come and pay her respects to you today. I also wanted to visit my aunt and uncle, so I came along. Jin'er also said she wanted to make some medicinal cuisine for you, so I just stopped by for a free meal."

Yun Jin glared at him. When did I say that?

Lan Qi touched his nose, pretending not to see it.

Lan Ying and Chu Duanshan, unaware of the truth, believed it to be true. Lan Ying smiled and said, "Jin'er is filial; she knows her grandmother misses her."

Madam Chen also rushed over upon hearing the news. Upon hearing this, she smiled and said, "My daughter-in-law is in for a treat. She can finally try Jin'er's cooking."

Yun Jin had no choice but to nod: "Okay, I'll go right away. I'll trouble my aunt to arrange someone to help me."

Lan Ying quickly said, "No rush, no rush. Tell me what ingredients you need first, and let them prepare them. You can talk to your grandmother for a while."

Yun Jin thought for a moment and said, "Let me take your pulses first and see what kind of medicinal diet would be more suitable."

Lan Qi was taken aback: "Do I need to take your pulse before I can cook it?"

Yun Jin shook her head: "The medicinal cuisine shops can prepare a medicinal cuisine that is suitable for the general public, but we can prepare a more targeted one for you."

Lan Qi then said "Oh".

Afterward, she took the pulse of each of them, noted their problems in mind, took out paper and charcoal pencil from her bag, and wrote down the ingredients needed and how much of each was required.

Chen and the others waited nearby. When she finished writing, Chen quickly took the writing from her and said with a smile, "Leave this to me. I'll go to the kitchen and keep an eye on things."

Upon hearing this, Lan Qi also stood up: "I'll go too."

Upon hearing that both of them were going, Yun Jin gave them a few more detailed instructions before letting them leave.

She stayed behind to talk with Chu Duanshan and Lan Ying. Lan Ying asked her again about her experiences over the past few days, how she escaped, and how she survived.

Yun Jin repeated the same words again. She had said it three times today, and she felt that if she asked a few more times, she would get sick of it.

After she finished speaking, Chen came over to tell Lan Ying that everything was ready.

Yun Jin breathed a sigh of relief, quickly got up, bowed, and followed Madam Chen to the kitchen.

Watching her retreating figure, Lan Ying sighed to Chu Duanshan, "This girl is very thoughtful, much better than her mother."

Chu Duanshan nodded and said, "Yes."

In the kitchen, Yun Jin rolled up her sleeves and directed the cook to help out, while Lan Qi watched from the side.

She prepared several medicinal dishes, the one for Lan Ying being nourishing, including a stew of astragalus and angelica black-boned chicken soup;

For Chu Duanshan, I prepared a dish to dispel the cold, namely a ginger and jujube mutton stew.

For Ms. Chen, it was something to nourish her skin; she steamed a bowl of peach gum and white fungus soup.

For Lan Qi, I made a pot of yam and pork rib soup to relieve fatigue.

Lan Qi watched curiously from the side, and Yun Jin explained everything to him one by one. He couldn't help but frown. Was it really that complicated?

Dinner was served, and the whole family sat around it.

Lan Ying took a sip of chicken soup and nodded repeatedly: "Delicious! Jin'er's cooking skills are even better than the chefs in the kitchen."

Chu Duanshan took a bite of the mutton stew and nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad, it warms you up."

After drinking the peach gum and white fungus soup, Mrs. Chen repeatedly praised it as delicious.

Lan Qi took a sip of the yam and pork rib soup, smacked his lips, and said, "Jin'er, if you opened a shop selling your medicinal cuisine, it would definitely be a hit!"

The meal was enjoyed by both host and guests. After the meal, the maids cleared away the dishes and served tea.

Lan Ying took Yun Jin's hand and said, "Come with your grandmother. Your grandmother has a few questions for you."

Yun Jin quickly got up and followed her into the inner room.

After the two were seated, Lan Ying looked at Yun Jin with a scrutinizing gaze: "Jin'er, your grandmother has a question for you, and you must answer truthfully."

Yun Jin's heart skipped a beat, but she remained outwardly calm: "Grandmother, please speak."

Lan Ying asked in a low voice, "I've noticed that Prince Yu is particularly fond of you. Tell your grandmother the truth, does he have feelings for you?"

Yun Jin was silent for a moment, then nodded and said softly, "Yes."

Lan Ying looked at her and asked again, "And what about you? Do you have feelings for him?"

After a moment of silence, Yun Jin nodded.

Lan Ying smiled and patted Yun Jin's hand: "Prince Yu is a good man. Don't worry about what others say. Sometimes, what you hear may not be the truth. If you are also interested in him, your grandmother will support you."

Yun Jin was slightly taken aback: "Grandmother, aren't you going to stop me?"

To everyone's surprise, Lan Ying shook her head and said calmly, "Grandmother knows what you want to do. Without help, it will indeed be difficult for you to do what you want to do. Even if your grandfather and I are willing to help you, there are some things that are beyond our reach when it comes to matters involving the royal family."

"With Prince Yu's help, you'll have a powerful backer. Grandmother isn't senile; she can distinguish right from wrong."

She paused, then added, "Jin'er, don't listen to what others say. Follow your heart."

Yun Jin was surprised that Lan Ying was so insightful. She nodded and said gratefully, "Thank you, Grandmother."

Lan Ying patted her hand and reminded her, "Don't tell your mother before things are settled."

Yun Jin nodded: "Grandmother, don't worry, I know."

She sat for a while longer, then got up to say goodbye, and Lan Qi left with her.

Lan Qi escorted her all the way to the entrance of the Yun residence before saying, "Your cousin has prepared some New Year's gifts for you, and will have them delivered to you tomorrow."

Yun Jin quickly waved her hand: "Uncle, you've already given so much today..."

Lan Qi waved his hand: "Don't worry about it. That's all. I'm leaving now."

After saying that, he told the driver to drive the carriage away.

Yun Jin stood at the door, watching the carriage drive away, smiled helplessly, and then turned and went into the mansion.

Tomorrow, I originally planned to give Yunxiu a surprise.

Little did she know, tomorrow would also bring Yun Jin an unexpected surprise.