Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 307: Young Master Almost Died Missing You!

Zhan Lan looked at Mu Yan’s irreverent demeanor and sometimes, she truly didn’t know which of his words were true and which were false.

After the two left Wangjiang Building, Zhan Lan began preparing for the evening banquet.

The chefs of Baoxiang House were indeed well-trained; besides the slightly cramped kitchen that constrained them a bit, tendrils of fragrance were already wafting from within.

The guests Zhan Lan invited today were all comrades who had fought side by side with her in her past life—Xiao Chen, Huang Gun, Dugu Yan.

As for the other Deputy Generals, she would invite them privately one by one.

While pouring tea for Zhan Lan, Mu Yan asked, "Will my presence here today be a disturbance to you all?"

Zhan Lan waved her hand dismissively, "Not at all, you’re one of us."

A smile played at the corners of Mu Yan’s mouth; Zhan Lan calling him one of them was a very pleasant feeling indeed.

Mu Yan drew closer to her and stared into her eyes, saying, "Lan’er, as your husband, am I not even more... than just one of us?"

"Xiao Chen!" Zhan Lan, from upstairs, saw Xiao Chen enter the yard and she hurried down the stairs. frёewebηovel.cѳm

Mu Yan was left standing alone, disgruntled as he watched her excited retreat, muttering, "So happy just like that..."

After descending the stairs, Zhan Lan waited smiling radiantly at the entrance for Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen was dressed in a blue robe with cloud soaring talisman patterns, a white jade pendant hanging at his waist, his long hair tied back as he steadily walked towards her.

Seeing Zhan Lan again, Xiao Chen felt joy bounding up in his heart at the sight of her.

She had acquired a touch more feminine gentleness compared to her time at Heifeng Pass.

Clothed in a purple dress, with jewels and emeralds adorning her hair and lightly applied makeup revealing her stunning beauty.

Even without her armor, her valiant and vivacious air remained, but it could not conceal the subtle coquettish charm of a woman in love.

It was a look he had never seen on Zhan Lan’s face in their past life, both the shyness of a young girl and the commanding presence of a Main General.

The contradictory nature of her appearance made it clear to him: Zhan Lan had developed feelings for Mu Yan.

"What are you thinking about?" Zhan Lan lifted her chin and looked at Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen’s gaze flickered for an instant before restoring to calmness; the name Lan’er he almost blurted out was instead replaced with, "Main General, I have returned!"

Zhan Lan pursed her lips and said, "Enough, there are no outsiders here, I’m no longer the Main General."

Xiao Chen nodded and gifted her a graceful, shallow smile only to see Mu Yan behind her, clad in white with golden-threaded cranes woven amidst clouds, exuding a mix of divine, noble, and lethal aura.

Their gazes met. Although not a word was spoken, it was as if they had already clashed for three rounds.

With a light smile, Mu Yan said, "Mr. Xiao from the Ministry of Justice, tomorrow I will withdraw the Iron Armor Guard, leaving matters to you."

Xiao Chen nodded and replied, "Thank you, Prince."

Zhan Lan, watching the pair’s serious demeanor, interjected, "All right, let’s go inside for tea."

The door creaked open as Huang Gun scrambled over, slapping Xiao Chen on the shoulder, "Geez, it’s like bathing in a pot of boiling water, running into an old friend! Xiao Chen, you’ve come back alive!"

Xiao Chen gave him a cold look, and with a hee hee, Huang Gun laughed, "Why so serious? This young master almost died missing you!"

Disdainfully, Xiao Chen flicked away the hand resting on his shoulder with two fingers.

Only then did Huang Gun turn his attention to Zhan Lan and Mu Yan.

"My goodness, Main General, long time no see, you’re looking so rosy. Could it be you’ve been cosying up to the Prince with bean sprouts stir-fried in lotus threads?"

Upon these words, Zhan Lan’s foot swiftly connected with Huang Gun’s rear, as she coolly retorted, "Stop spouting nonsense!"

Huang Gun hid behind Xiao Chen and turned to Mu Yan, saying, "The Prince is here as well, you also look well!"

Mu Yan: "..."

Zhan Lan: "..."

Huang Gun then turned to Vermilion Bird who was guarding in the shadows and said, "Ah, isn’t that my big brother Vermilion Bird? What are you doing hiding over there? Come on, join us for fun!"

Vermilion Bird coughed lightly and did not respond to Huang Gun.

With this person’s arrival, the previously quiet courtyard suddenly became noisy like ten thousand ducks were inside, bustling with excitement.

Dugu Yan climbed over the wall and entered, and upon steadying herself, she saw everyone in the courtyard and snapped her fingers, "Did I arrive late?"

Zhan Lan frowned at Dugu Yan, "Why climb over the wall when there’s a gate?"

Dugu Yan, her face beaming with a smile, said, "Didn’t I learn it from my sister Lan?"

Zhan Lan’s lips twitched, alright, it was all her fault.

When Dugu Yan saw Mu Yan, she greeted him respectfully, "Greetings, Prince."

Mu Yan nodded slightly, acknowledging her greeting.

Dugu Yan looked at Huang Gun, who was patting the dust off his bottom, raised her eyebrows and said, "What happened? Kicked by the Main General again?"

Huang Gun looked at Dugu Yan, not at all annoyed but instead said proudly, "Others don’t even have that luck!"

Dugu Yan ignored him and, linking her arm with Zhan Lan’s, said, "Fairy sister, what delicious food are you going to make for us today?"

As they walked, Zhan Lan said, "You’re in for a treat today; Mu Yan has invited the chefs from Baoxiang House over, and they’re absolutely delicious."

Dugu Yan smiled and said, "Thank you, brother-in-law!"

Mu Yan smiled gently, feeling very pleased with the title brother-in-law.

The group took their seats and the chefs started serving dishes one after another.

Liu Xi and Xiao Tao were also serving from both sides. Zhan Lan looked at the few empty seats and said, "Mu Yan, call Vermilion Bird over to eat with us too!"

Mu Yan looked at her adoringly and said, "Alright."

Zhan Lan waved to Xiao Tao and Liu Xi, "You two sit down too!"

Xiao Tao and Liu Xi really didn’t feel comfortable sitting with their masters, so they sat at the table reserved for the servants.

Zhan Lan didn’t insist. Forcing someone to the table sometimes adds to their psychological burden.

When all the dishes were served, Huang Gun excitedly picked up his chopsticks. He was just about to speak when Zhan Lan said, "Huang Gun, if you speak nonsense again, I’ll throw you out."

Who knew what shocking and appalling things he was about to say, possibly affecting everyone’s appetite.

Huang Gun glanced at Zhan Lan and picked up a braised lion’s head, saying, "With so much delicious food here, it can shut this young master’s mouth."

"Indeed, Baoxiang House lives up to its reputation..." Dugu Yan said with a smile while eating foie gras.

Xiao Chen saw Mu Yan peeling shrimp for Zhan Lan, and before she could even use her chopsticks, her bowl was already piled up like a little mountain by Mu Yan.

Zhan Lan felt a bit embarrassed, so she peeled a shrimp for Mu Yan, and when she handed it to him, Mu Yan smiled and leaned over, biting the shrimp right from her hand.

Huang Gun watched the two with a mischievous smile, nearly gagging from their sweetness!

He looked at Dugu Yan and said, "Sis, peel a shrimp for your brother too."

Dugu Yan gave him a sidelong glance, "You’re pushing your luck to even consider it!"

Huang Gun turned to Xiao Chen with a look of grievance, "Little Chenchen, she said I..."

Xiao Chen couldn’t be bothered with him and had a bowl of Chicken Mushroom Soup. Vermilion Bird ate quietly, feeling somewhat nervous as this was the first time he had ever sat at the same table with Mu Yan.

"Hey, this soup is really delicious!" Dugu Yan couldn’t stop praising as she downed a bowl of Chicken Mushroom Soup.