Jiangdong Descends into Chaos

Lu Lingqi was not as fickle as her daughter. She sensed the change in Lan Tian's breathing and deliberately put on a stern face. "Too late. Your two elder brothers started training their fundamentals when they were three, which is why they're so skilled now. If your father hadn't shielded you, would you have been allowed to play around until now?"

Lan Qing blinked her large, dark eyes, then suddenly pointed at the courtyard gate behind Lu Lingqi. "Mother, Guard Gao is here."

Reclining in his chair, Lan Tian thought to himself, The little girl may be young, but she's quick-witted. She's much better than Lan Ji at changing the subject with a joke.

"Don't try to distract me." Lu Lingqi had barely gotten halfway through her sentence when she heard heavy footsteps. Turning around, she saw that it was indeed Gao Yuan.

Gao Yuan cupped his fists and asked softly, "My lord, has Sir... fallen asleep?"

"He's been asleep for a little while. Is there something important?" Lu Lingqi nodded lightly.

"Uh, actually, it's nothing urgent. Chairman Song received a batch of new goods and wants Sir to appraise them for him." With Lan Qing present, Gao Yuan could only answer in code.

Lan Tian sprang out of the recliner. "Where is Song Chen now?"

"He is waiting in the rear hall," Gao Yuan replied with cupped fists.

"Nap time is over. I need to get back to work. The weather is too hot now, so don't be too harsh on Qing'er," Lan Tian quietly reminded Lu Lingqi.

"Rest assured, husband. I know my limits." Lu Lingqi gave a slight nod.

Lan Tian bade his wife and daughter farewell, then followed Gao Yuan briskly out of the inner residence.

The moment he saw Song Chen, Lan Tian noticed the