Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 247: Can Lord Mu Marry or Have Concubines?

Zhan Lan smiled faintly at him, "Your hot spring pool is very comfortable..."

Suddenly, she saw Mu Yan’s cheeks slowly turning red, his gaze shifting away from her chest.

Zhan Lan looked down and noticed that though the length and size of her clothing were just right, her chest area was a bit tight, outlining her good figure perfectly.

Zhan Lan shyly covered her chest with her sleeve, and Mu Yan, with a flustered expression, said, "There is tea outside; it was just poured."

With blushing cheeks, Zhan Lan went out.

Mu Yan had made several outfits for her a few months ago, but he hadn’t anticipated that the bust size would be too small.

After finishing her tea, Zhan Lan hurriedly went back to get her own clothes and said, "Thank you, I’m leaving."

"Oh..." Mu Yan, from beginning to end, didn’t dare to look her straight in the eye.

After soaking in the hot spring, her skin appeared whiter and glowed like suet jade, and every time she walked past him, the scent of her body permeated the air.

Mu Yan’s heartbeat quickened, his hands nowhere to rest, feigning calm and indifference, not looking at her.

Once she left, Mu Yan looked up to see her hurriedly pushing the door open, leaping across to the opposite house.

Mu Yan closed his fan and gently tapped it on his forehead; his breathing was rapid, his chest heaving, and his body was reacting unusually.

Mu Yan touched his forehead, questioning if this was normal.

The next day, Mu Yan invited Pharmacist Qi Lin again.

Pharmacist Qi Lin, while taking his pulse, said, "The cold symptoms in your body have improved. Long-term herbal baths combined with my medicines have been effective."

Mu Yan asked with a clear and cool gaze, "Is it because the cold symptoms have almost healed, that I sometimes feel overly warm inside?"

"How exactly do you feel excessively warm?" asked Pharmacist Qi Lin cautiously.

Mu Yan struggled to voice his thoughts; he couldn’t just say that he couldn’t control himself whenever he saw Zhan Lan.

Seeing his hesitant expression, Pharmacist Qi Lin asked, "Lord Mu, are you married or do you have any concubines?"

Mu Yan’s expression turned cold, "No."

Pharmacist Qi Lin placed his hand back on Mu Yan’s wrist. After a moment, he opened his eyes and said, "Lord Mu, have you been consuming any tonic foods recently? Your body, in fact, is already healthier than that of an average man. If you continue to nourish it like this, there’s no need to suppress or regulate your needs, considering your youthful vigor..."

Mu Yan withdrew his hand awkwardly.

Pharmacist Qi Lin smiled and said, "Matters between men and women, harmonizing yin and yang, are completely normal. Lord Mu, don’t hesitate to speak; just let your wife cooperate more."

Mu Yan: "..."

"Thank you." Mu Yan’s ears reddened as he stood up and looked out the window, "Yun He, see Pharmacist Qi off."

Pharmacist Qi Lin waved his hand, "No need, Lord Mu, I have an escort."

After saying that, he put on his veil cap and left.

After sending Pharmacist Qi Lin away, Mu Yan, with a stern face, called for Vermilion Bird.

Seeing his master’s serious expression, Vermilion Bird approached with a smile, "Master, is there something you need?"

"Vermilion Bird, you are in charge of all my meals; what have you been feeding me every day!" Mu Yan’s fingers grazed the edge of the cup, his gaze icy.

Vermilion Bird broke into a cold sweat, fearing that the master had discovered about the dietary supplements!

But, isn’t this a common practice?

Vermilion Bird honestly replied, "Master, just some warming and nourishing foods, good for your body."

Mu Yan’s gaze swept across his face, "Good for my body, indeed."

Vermilion Bird knelt down with a thump, "Master, I was wrong, I just thought of you and Madam getting married sooner and having a little master soon..."

Mu Yan looked towards the Vermilion Bird who had grown up with him, knowing that the other party had his best interests at heart.

The regrets and voids he had since childhood, Vermilion Bird wanted him to fulfill them as soon as possible.

Mu Yan restrained the anger in his heart and deliberately asked, "Who are you referring to as Madam?"

Vermilion Bird, with his head lowered, answered without hesitation, "Who else could it be, definitely Miss Zhan Lan."

A slight smile uncontrollably formed on the corners of Mu Yan’s lips, probing further, "Do you think she and I are well-matched?" novelbuddy.cσ๓

"Of course, Master, not only do you and Miss Zhan Lan have matching appearances, in every aspect you are unparalleled in the world!"

The anger in Mu Yan’s heart gradually subsided, and he was very satisfied with Vermilion Bird’s response.

Thus, he smiled at Vermilion Bird and said, "Good, starting from today, continue to prepare nourishing food."

Vermilion Bird looked up in surprise at Mu Yan, who then restrained his smile and said, "For you to eat!"

Vermilion Bird: "..." I have no place to use martial skills, Master!

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Zhan Lan entered the palace early in the morning, Emperor Xuanwu’s complexion looked terribly bad, it was unclear what had occurred in the last two years; at the age of forty, he appeared old and feeble.

Regarding the Brave Army, Emperor Xuanwu presented them with individual commendations.

It was the best scenario Emperor Xuanwu had seen in years that Beiyue’s army of several hundred thousand could be pushed back to the Great Capital by the Bai Family’s army and the Brave Army.

The war had already drained Nanjin of too many financial resources, the national treasury was depleted, and he no longer wished to continue the war.

Emperor Xuanwu looked at the scars on Zhan Lan’s hands. He covered his face with a handkerchief and coughed, then glanced downwards, only to discover blood on the handkerchief.

Without a change in demeanor, he wiped the corner of his lips, retracted the handkerchief, and said in a deep voice, "Zhan Lan, your diligent service at the border is commendable. I grant you the mansion of the Brave General."

Zhan Lan knelt and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compassion. These are my duties as a subject; the country needs funds more. I only have my mother at home, and our current residence is sufficient."

Emperor Xuanwu nodded in approval, "I heard that your body has suffered multiple internal injuries, you should have the Imperial Physician look at them."

Zhan Lan respectfully said, "Your Majesty, internal injuries require gradual healing. I am young and will recover. Compared to those generals who are sacrificed or disabled for the country, I am grateful for Your Majesty’s protection."

Emperor Xuanwu smiled faintly, Zhan Lan was respectful in his demeanor yet neither servile nor overbearing.

When asked about her injuries, she did not complain about her struggles or boast about her achievements, instead appreciating the emperor’s grace, truly an extraordinary woman!

"Did you return home yesterday?" Emperor Xuanwu continued, stroking a jade ring.

Zhan Lan replied, "Your Majesty, I hurried back to Ding’an City yesterday, looking haggard. I first returned to the General Mansion, then went home to bathe and change clothes, hoping not to present myself improperly before Your Majesty."

Emperor Xuanwu nodded; Zhan Lan did not hide her visit to the General Mansion, but her words implied the mansion wasn’t her home, she had her own home.

"You’re eighteen this year, right?" Emperor Xuanwu continued to inquire.

Zhan Lan nodded, "Yes, Your Majesty, I just celebrated my eighteenth birthday."

"Due to the war, you also missed the best age for marriage." Emperor Xuanwu sighed.

Zhan Lan’s eyes conveyed determination, "I devoted myself to the country! Without the country, there is no home, and I am not interested in romantic affairs."

Emperor Xuanwu looked at Zhan Lan, her voice steady and her temperament excellent, capable of effortlessly addressing any question he posed.

Emperor Xuanwu’s voice was authoritative, his facial expression somewhat relaxed as he said, "Brave General, you have worked hard and achieved much, I shall proclaim your deeds to all under heaven!"

"Your Majesty works tirelessly for the country, sacrificing sleep and food; as a subject, I dare not claim undue credit."

Emperor Xuanwu’s gaze towards Zhan Lan grew even more pleased, her bearings measured and her speech highly appropriate, making one feel particularly at ease.

His smile carried profound meaning as he said, "Tomorrow, all princes and princesses will go hunting, along with the children of nobles and ministers; you should also participate."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Zhan Lan nodded in agreement.