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Chu Wanqing stared blankly at Yun Jin, not reacting for a moment: "Change identity? What do you mean?"

Yun Jin nodded and turned her gaze to Lan Ying.

Lan Ying understood and continued, "I've been thinking about this for the past few days. If Jin'er wants to enter the Yun family openly and legitimately, she needs a proper reason."

Chu Wanqing asked urgently, "What reason?"

"I can't introduce her as your daughter for now, but I can introduce her as a cousin," Lan Ying said slowly. "I have a cousin who married someone from another place years ago. Her husband's surname is Bai. A few years ago, the couple both passed away, leaving behind only a daughter named Bai Jin. Now, Jin'er has come to the capital to stay with me, her great-aunt."

The Chu family has no daughters, and she lives alone in the General's Mansion, which is quite lonely. It's a good opportunity for her to come back to the Yun Mansion with you, her cousin's aunt. Firstly, she can learn the ways of managing a household from you, and secondly, she can attend more poetry gatherings and flower banquets in the capital, learning how to be a noble lady in the capital. This will hopefully help her find a good marriage in the capital later.

Madam Zheng nodded approvingly: "This identity is well-chosen. It's reasonable and plausible, no one can find fault with it, and it also makes them lower their guard."

Chu Wanqing hesitated for a moment, then asked with unease, "But Mother, what if Madam Liu recognizes Jin'er? Won't she become suspicious?"

Lan Ying sneered and said, "Jin'er was sent away by them right after she was born. I don't believe that after fifteen years, she would still recognize Jin'er."

Chen Mengyao spoke up at the right moment: "Even if you know, don't be afraid. When I first met Jin, she was dark and thin. Now, not only is her skin white, but she has also grown much taller. No one would associate her with the Jin from before."

After hearing this, Chu Wanqing hesitated and said, "Wouldn't that be too unfair to Jin'er?"

Yun Jin looked at her with a smile: "Mother, this is only temporary."

Chu Wanqing nodded and took Yun Jin's hand. "Jin'er, your mother will take you back to the manor, teach you how to manage the household, take you to banquets, and let you stand in front of those people in a grand manner. When the time is right, your mother will definitely reveal your identity to the world."

Yun Jin gently grasped her hand in return, and smiled, "Thank you, Mother."

That one word, "Mother," melted Chu Wanqing's heart.

Lan Ying nodded with satisfaction at the sight and turned to Old Madam Zheng, saying, "Elder sister, Jin'er has been well taken care of by you during her time at the Zheng family."

Madam Zheng waved her hand and smiled, "Jin'er is Guodong's adopted daughter and my goddaughter. It's too formal to say that. Don't worry, no matter what, this girl will always be a young lady of the Zheng family."

She looked at Yun Jin, her eyes filled with affection and reluctance: "Girl, be careful in everything when you go back. If you need anything from your grandmother, just have someone pass on a message to me."

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

Chen Mengyao also came over, took Yun Jin's hand, and whispered, "Jin-meimei, although I'm reluctant to part with you, I'm really happy for you that you're back with Aunt Qing."

Yun Jin patted her hand: "Sister Mengyao, we don't live far apart, we can get together again when we have time. Besides, Grandmother's illness is not completely cured yet, I will find a chance to go back."

Lan Ying glanced at the sky and said to Chu Wanqing, "Jin'er will stay with you in your courtyard tonight. Tomorrow morning, you can take her back to the Yun residence."

Chu Wanqing nodded, then looked at Yun Jin, her eyes filled with reluctance: "Jin'er, how about you stay and talk with your mother tonight?"

Yun Jin smiled and nodded: "Okay."

As everyone was talking, footsteps sounded outside, followed by Chen Yu's cheerful voice: "Mother, the meal is ready. Aunt Zheng, Sister Wanqing, I personally supervised the kitchen to prepare some of my signature dishes today. You must try them!"

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Yu had already lifted the curtain and entered.

She immediately spotted Yun Jin standing next to Chu Wanqing, paused, and a clear look of surprise flashed in her eyes: "Oh, who is this young lady...?"

Lan Ying remained calm and said indifferently, "This is my cousin's daughter. Her surname is Bai, and her given name is Jin. Her parents are both dead, and she came to the capital to seek refuge with me. Your Aunt Zheng happened to meet her and brought her here."

Chen Yu nodded in realization, but her gaze remained fixed on Yun Jin: "So she's my cousin's daughter. She's really pretty, and she does look somewhat like her..."

She stopped mid-sentence, suddenly realizing something, and quickly replied with a smile, "Like a person in a painting. How old is Miss Bai this year?"

Yun Jin bowed gracefully and said, "Replying to my maternal aunt, I am fifteen."

"Fifteen, a fine age," Chen Yu said with a smile. "Since you've come to stay with your mother, you can settle down here in the manor. If you need anything, just let me know."

Lan Ying glanced at her: "You're so helpful. Alright, the food's ready, let's go over."

Madam Zheng glanced outside the door and asked in surprise, "Where is General Chu?"

Lan Ying smiled and pulled her outside, saying, "Never mind him. He knows I'm fine. I wonder where he's been drinking."

The group walked towards the dining room, chatting and laughing.

In the dining room, the maids had already begun serving dishes to the table; the food was steaming hot and smelled delicious.

Lan Ying took her seat at the head of the table, with Old Madam Zheng to her right and Chu Wanqing to her left. Yun Jin sat down next to Chu Wanqing, and Chen Mengyao sat beside Old Madam Zheng.

Chen Yu bustled about, saying, "Aunt Zheng, this Eight Treasure Duck is something I specially asked the kitchen to make. Please try it and see if you like it. And this steamed sea bass is made with fresh fish that was delivered this morning..."

Lan Ying waved her hand: "Alright, alright, sit down and eat, stop fussing. Where are Zheng-ge and Lang-ge?"

"I've already sent someone to call them, they'll be here soon." Chen Yu replied as he sat down, but his eyes kept glancing at Yun Jin.

Just then, two children walked in one after the other.

The boy in front is fifteen years old; he is Chen Yu's son, Chu Zheng.

The skinny little boy following behind was Yun Lang.

"Grandmother!" Chu Zheng buried his face in Lan Ying's arms, then looked up at Old Madam Zheng and bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Grandmother Zheng."

Madam Zheng smiled and patted his head: "Zheng-ge'er has grown taller again."

Yun Lang also bowed respectfully to Lan Ying and Madam Zheng, but his gaze involuntarily fell on Yun Jin.

Chu Wanqing beckoned to him: "Lang'er, come here, let me introduce you. This is Cousin Bai Jin, a relative of my maternal grandmother's family. She will be staying with us for a while from now on."

Yun Lang walked up to Yun Jin, looked up at her, his clear black and white eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and affection.

He didn't know why, but looking at this Sister Bai Jin, he felt an inexplicable urge to get closer.

"Hello, Sister Bai Jin," he greeted obediently.

Yun Jin looked at him, her heart tightening slightly.

I didn't get a good look from a distance, but now that I'm looking at him up close, I realize that Yun Lang's complexion is really off. It's not the usual paleness, but a kind of gloomy gray with a slight bluish tinge under his eyes and his lips are also a bit pale.

This is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of poisoning.

Moreover, it is a chronic, long-term poison.