Beyond Gold and Jade [Rebirth]

In Funing Courtyard, Gu Chen was leaning against an old locust tree, and the child was sitting on a stone bench next to him, holding a box of snacks in his arms, biting into small bites.

Sunlight penetrated through the gaps in the leaves and climbed onto the child's clean and flawless face. The light and shadow were mottled, and the fine light made that delicate face even more unremarkable.Gu Chen lost his mind for a moment.

A Li in his previous life was actually very gluttonous, but there were very few people who knew about it.

In this world, some people love money, some are lustful, some are greedy for power, and naturally some people are greedy for food and drink.But in the palace, this small hobby is no different from a fatal weakness. Once it gets involved with food, there are too many things that can be done, and it is impossible to guard against.

No one wants to die without knowing why, especially Song Li. He has always restrained his greed, and in the end, he developed a kind of obsession.

Gu Chen stretched out his hand, his slender fingertips brushed the corner of the child's lips, a little crumbs were stuck on it, and he put it directly into his mouth in front of the child, squinting and smiling, "Sweet."

Ye Chongjin blushed all of a sudden, turned around holding the food box, and ignored the stinky hooligan.Gu Chen asked behind him: "Is Ah Jin satisfied with this Jade Rabbit Cake?"

The child looked at the dim sum in his hand. The round balls did not look like rabbits, so he asked, "Shang Ke, but why is it called Jade Rabbit Cake?"

Because he is a rabbit, his family never eats rabbit meat. Sometimes he hunts and releases any injured rabbits. So when he heard the word "Jade Rabbit", he couldn't help asking.

Gu Chen raised his lips, picked up a piece of snow-white and soft pastry from the food box, put it under his nose and sniffed it gently, but said without opening his mouth, "This name was chosen alone, Ah Jin doesn't think so. Snow white and fluffy, does it look like Ah Jin's little fist?"

Ye Chongjin was taken aback for a moment, knowing that he was joking with him, so he snorted softly and started eating by himself.But while he was eating, he unconsciously glanced at his little fist. Compared with the snack in his hand, at first glance, it looked a bit similar.

Seeing his appearance, Gu Chen couldn't help laughing. He squeezed the child's little hand and put it in his mouth, saying, "Taste the taste alone."

Ye Chongjin looked at him nervously, afraid that this lunatic would really bite him twice, Gu Chen held the soft little dumpling, but he put it on his lips, kissed it very tenderly, and praised: " It is sweet, soft and glutinous, and tastes very good.”

The child's already fragile heart was beating wildly, which made him so upset that he was at a loss for what to do.

Gu Chen put it away when he saw it was good, let go, and concentrated on watching him eat his snacks.After a box was finished, he asked, "That kid from the Lu family, doesn't come here very often?"

Ye Chongjin looked at him, "Don't you know everything about my yard, why do you still ask me?"

Gu Chen said: "For a long time, Gu only listened to things related to Ah Jin. I didn't bother to pay attention to other people and other things, and Ah Jin didn't like it. Gu has already ordered people to withdraw the hidden information, and no one will spy on it in the future. Your private business."

Gu Chen didn't bother to lie about this kind of thing, Ye Chongjin was barely satisfied, and replied: "Ziyan is changing his teeth recently, his uncle is afraid that he will come to steal food, so he is locked up at home."

Gu Chen nodded, and Ye Chongjin asked, "Why are you asking about this all of a sudden?"

Gu Chen smiled lightly at him, and said, "Gu was just thinking, that child is the same age as Ah Jin, what a coincidence."

Ye Chongjin didn't understand, and said: "What's so strange about the same age, you and my brother are not the same age, but unfortunately they were not born on the same month and the same day, that's just a coincidence."

Gu Chen smiled and said, "Yes, what you said is correct."

Ye Chongjin frowned, why did Gu Chen avoid talking about it, and what was wrong with Lu Ziyan?What is this "coincidence"?

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In the study room, the afternoon sun shines into the slightly open pear wood window, and a pot of Clivia blooms just right.

Ye Yanbai sat at the table, took a sip of tea, and said lightly: "This knife book and recipe were searched from your room, you have something to defend."

But there were two dilapidated books on the table, the paper was old and light yellow, one was written "Xingyue 36 Styles", and the other was written "Yao's Recipe".

Yao Zhen knelt on the ground straight, frowned, and said: "My lord, these two books are good for a villain, but these two books are gifts from grass-roots benefactors, and they are neither stolen nor robbed. If you dare to ask, there is nothing wrong with it." .”

The Prime Minister laughed angrily, and said: "Benefactor?" He put down the teacup and said, "Do you know who the benefactor you are talking about is?"

Yao Zhen showed a dazed expression.

Ye San, who was at the side, said expressionlessly: "The owner of these two books is named Yao Yidao, who was once a world-famous chef and the confidant of the former emperor. When the previous dynasty fell, he escaped from the palace. The orphan of the former royal family is gone."

Yao Zhen was startled, kowtowed quickly and said, "Your Excellency, I only know that my benefactor's surname is Yao, but I don't know his identity..."

Ye Yanbai raised his hand and said calmly: "You just need to tell the truth, where did these two books come from."

Yao Zhen said: "That was seven years ago, the villain's mother was seriously ill in bed, in order to treat her illness, the villain went to Longzhi Mountain outside the city to collect herbs, and met an old man, he...has a scar on half of his face, It looked scary, but the food he grilled was delicious, and it was very cold, and the villain was almost freezing, so I begged him to let the villain warm himself."

Ye Yanbai nodded. Back then, there was water in the palace, and the fire got out of control and burned many people.

Yao Zhen continued: "The old man is very kind-hearted. He not only let the villain warm up, but also gave some food. At that time, there was no one else in the mountain, so he had a conversation when he was bored. He learned that the villain was also surnamed Yao, as if I was very happy, and said that my time was short, and it was rare to meet my family, so I simply passed on the mantle to me, and at least there will be successors."

"That's all?"

Yao Zhen said: "The villain's words are true, if there is any concealment, the villain will be struck by lightning and die!"

Ye Yanbai twitched the corner of his mouth, and said: "You don't need to panic, the truth is not to doubt your words, but just to ask you, there may be some omissions."

Yao Zhen frowned and thought carefully, and after a long while, he clapped his hands suddenly, and said: "Yes, I remember when he left, he got into a carriage, and there was a crying sound from the carriage, the sound was very small, Maybe it's the cry of a baby."

Behind the jade carving screen, a black-haired man in brocade clothes had a cold face. Hearing Yao Zhen's words, he suddenly clenched his fists.

Ye Yanbai said: "Stand back, remember, forget everything you said today, and don't reveal a single word to the outside world, otherwise, you will not be able to bear the consequences."

Yao Zhen should be, and Ye San led him out.

After the door was closed, a man came out from behind the screen, his face returned to normal, and said: "Ye Xiang thinks, is what this man said credible?"

Ye Yanbai said: "The truth is only for interrogation. Whether it is credible or not is naturally up to Lord Hou to judge. However, I have sent someone to investigate. This person is from the capital. Before he entered the Prime Minister's Mansion, he lived in West Lane Street and neighbors all know him, saying that he is extremely filial, and in the past three years in the prime minister's mansion, he has always done his duty and never violated the rules. I don't know if this will help Lord Hou."

Lu Lin lowered his eyes and said, "This Marquis understands, thank you Ye Xiang for assisting in the investigation."

"The truth is just to get rid of the suspicion. After all, it involves the previous dynasty. If you don't clarify Daoming, it will always be troublesome."

Lu Lin said: "What Ye Xiang said is true. As for what this person said just now, I don't know what Ye Xiang thinks when he heard the baby crying."

"It's hard to say. There are two things that need to be clarified. First, according to what Yao Zhen said, it was in the cold winter. If he was frozen, he might be delirious and misheard. Second, if it was really a baby crying, then whose child is this baby, is it an orphan from the previous dynasty, or just an irrelevant child, if you look for the wrong clues, it will only make things complicated."

Lu Lin nodded and said, "What Ye Xiang said is very true. Since this is the case, this matter will not be reported to the imperial court. After the clues are clarified, I will report it to the Holy Spirit."

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Yao Zhen went out, her fists still trembling. Although seven years had passed, the scene of that year was still vivid in her memory.

On a moonlit night in winter, an ugly man was holding a very beautiful child in his arms. The child turned to him with watery eyes. Even though he was so small, he seemed to understand everything.The benefactor said that this was not his grandson, but the child he wanted to protect with his life.

If he didn't understand before, now he understands everything.The benefactor is Yao Yidao, the chef. That child, nine out of ten, is of the blood of the former royal family.

It was already far away from the study room, his legs and feet were still weak, he lied to the prime minister, but even so, I am afraid it would be difficult to keep the child that the benefactor wanted to protect, the benefactor said that he would send the child to an absolutely safe place, as long as Hope that place is really safe.

"Yao Zhen, you, where have you been these days? I never see you when I go looking for you."

He raised his eyes, but it was the smiling girl who stuttered for a moment, and said: "I, I, the master asked me to go to Funing Courtyard to take care of the young master's meals."

Ye Ruoyao covered her mouth and smiled, "How do you sum it up, is it the same when you talk to others?"

Yao Zhen shook her head in embarrassment.

Ye Ruoyao said: "I want to eat glutinous rice chicken today, can you make it for me?"

Yao Zhen looked at her smiling face, but couldn't say no to her after all, so she nodded and said, "Okay."

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Zhenyuanhou Mansion.

Just as Lu Lin entered the door, a little sparrow suddenly flew towards the door. With quick eyes and quick hands, he dodged to avoid the rampaging stupid bird, and a little guy jumped up from behind and hugged his thigh.

"uncle!"

Master Lu Hou showed helplessness, turned around and hugged the naughty bag, patted his little butt, and asked, "Are you obedient in the mansion today?"

"Yes, Ziyan has been practicing calligraphy. It's all because my uncle's name is too difficult to write. There are so many gestures, so I finally learned it."

Lu Lin couldn't hold back his cold face, curled his lips, and said, "Go, take uncle to have a look."

Lu Ziyan grabbed his fingers and muttered in a low voice: "I know how to write, but it may not be the same as what you think." He burst into tears and thought, writing with a brush is really too difficult for him!

Lu Lin rubbed the child's head, no matter who the other half of the blood in his body comes from, it is only Lu Lin's treasure now, and no one can take it away.