Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 312: You’re only fifteen years old, what do you know about love and affection!

Chapter 312: Chapter 312: You’re only fifteen years old, what do you know about love and affection!

A young person looked toward the Clan Leader and answered, "She said her name is Zhan Lan!"

The Clan Leader slapped his thigh forcefully and exclaimed, "Oh my heavens, I’ve just received news that we are now under the jurisdiction of Prince Zhenbei Zhan Lan’s fief. From now on, she will be our Master!"

"Ah! So it’s Prince Zhenbei!"

"Prince Zhenbei personally visited our impoverished place to see us, what a people-oriented Prince indeed!"

"Moreover, she caught those bad people, we will have a guardian deity from now on!"

The expressions on the villagers’ faces were filled with excitement as they knelt and kowtowed toward the direction the carriage left, filled with emotion.

"Thank you, Prince Zhenbei!"

"Thanks to Prince Zhenbei!"

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Next, Zhan Lan and Mu Yan visited several hamlets, meeting with the villagers. As the sky grew darker, Zhan Lan and her party departed, and more than a dozen thieves were also delivered to the government office for interrogation.

Zhan Lan leaned against the carriage, fatigued not only physically but also mentally. It turns out there were so many impoverished people in Nanjin.

In her previous life, she had always held high positions, and in this life, she mostly stayed in Ding’an City. Even if there were beggars, they managed to survive in the capital.

But the villagers here were living in desperate straits. How many more hamlets in Nanjin were like this?

Zhan Lan closed her eyes and unwittingly fell asleep amidst the rocking of the carriage.

Mu Yan moved closer to Zhan Lan and gently shifted her head onto his shoulder.

Mu Yan looked at her; Zhan Lan was a woman with great empathy.

She could be truly heartless when she needed to be, but also truly softhearted.

Just like today, after he and Zhan Lan felt the plight of the villagers, he suddenly felt how comfortable his own life was.

It turned out that peace and contentment for the common people were indeed the most sought-after blessings in life.

Holding Zhan Lan’s hand, Mu Yan thought about the future, if they were to have children.

Whether they could live a life of peace and Wuyou;

Whether they could avoid the sufferings of being tossed about by the vicissitudes of life;

Whether they could live a blissful life for a lifetime.

Mu Yan closed his eyes and felt the weight of these concerns for the first time.

On the way home, Zhan Lan slept soundly, and Mu Yan carried her down from the carriage, taking her back to her room.

Zhan Lan woke up early the next morning, the sky barely lit. She looked at her own bed, recalling yesterday’s events, aware that Mu Yan had taken her back.

Zhan Lan got up to bathe. After tidying up, daylight came, and she saw a figure pacing downstairs.

Zhan Lan took a secret passage to the door of Mu Yan’s room.

"Madam, are you looking for the Master?" Vermilion Bird said as he had just gotten up, seeing Zhan Lan arriving.

Zhan Lan smiled and said, "Is your Family Head up yet?"

Vermilion Bird replied, "Madam, please go in. Just now, I heard the Master walking around in the room; he has already gotten up."

Zhan Lan nodded, pushed the door, and entered. She walked to the center of the room but didn’t see anyone. Suddenly, she heard footsteps, turned her head, and saw Mu Yan soaking wet, with clothes hung on his body coming out from the inner room.

Zhan Lan abruptly turned away, and Mu Yan, finishing tying his clothes, wrapped his arms around her from behind, whispering in her ear, "What’s wrong, did you miss me?"

Zhan Lan felt the warmth behind her and turned around to say: "Vermilion Bird said you were up, but I didn’t expect you to be taking a bath."

Mu Yan glanced outside the door, Vermilion Bird was a bit too clever.

Creating an opportunity for him first thing in the morning.

Mu Yan wrapped his arms around Zhan Lan’s waist and hooked his lips into a light smile, "He’s right, did you need me for something?"

Zhan Lan’s ears turned red as she looked at the part of his chest below the collarbone, helped him tie his clothing band and said: "I’m going to see the Young Master, just letting you know."

"Oh!" Mu Yan said lightly then walked to the window and glanced at Xiao Luobai downstairs.

Zhan Lan went to the window and explained: "He’s leaving Ding’an City, probably here to bid me farewell."

Zhan Lan, thinking of the last time Mu Yan got jealous, was afraid he might misunderstand again.

To her surprise, Mu Yan said assuredly, looking into her eyes: "Go ahead!"

She left the room, coming downstairs.

Xiao Luobai’s heart surged with emotion the moment he saw Zhan Lan, he brought no gifts today, just wanting to bid her a proper farewell.

"Xiao Luobai, come on, let’s talk at home."

Zhan Lan invited him into her home, and Xiao Tao poured tea for them both.

Zhan Lan took a sip of tea and looked at Xiao Luobai, "I heard you’re leaving..."

Xiao Luobai, dressed in light blue robes, fair as jade, with red lips and white teeth, looked at Zhan Lan and said, "Lan’er, I’m leaving, take care of yourself."

Zhan Lan faced him seriously and said, "No matter how far you go, I’ll always be your sister. If you ever want to come back, I’ll come get you."

Xiao Luobai felt a faint sense of loss and mustered the courage to confess his feelings, looking at Zhan Lan he said, "But, I don’t want to be your brother..."

His eyes filled with affection as he looked at Zhan Lan, who responded whilst gazing into his eyes: "Xiao Luobai, you know I’m about to get married, right?"

Xiao Luobai remained silent.

Zhan Lan continued, "I’m going to marry Mu Yan. He’s the one I love. In this lifetime, I will only marry one person, and that’s him."

Suddenly, Xiao Luobai grabbed Zhan Lan’s hand, his shaking with tremors and his heartbeat accelerating, insisting without allowing her to reject him, he said: "Zhan Lan, I like you. Give me three years to achieve something great, and I will certainly marry you. I only want to marry you in this lifetime!"

Zhan Lan stared blankly at Xiao Luobai, completely unexpected that he could truly foster a romantic interest in her.

In her mind, Xiao Luobai was still a child, shy and timid, but his confession was so passionate and direct.

Even Mu Yan was awkward and arrogantly coy, reluctant to admit his own feelings.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Luobai’s character was completely different from what Zhan Lan had perceived.

Zhan Lan withdrew her hand and said: "Xiao Luobai, I’m the first woman you ever met, right?"

"Yes!" Xiao Luobai’s eyes still burning intensely as he looked at her.

Zhan Lan smiled, "Xiao Luobai, that’s right. You haven’t seen any other women your age. You’ve only seen me, so you just think this is fate!"

Xiao Luobai’s gaze was firm as he spoke to her: "Zhan Lan, I’ll say it again, I like you, and I know what I’m doing!"

Zhan Lan sighed and said, "Xiao Luobai, you will be a great king in the future. You’ll have many beauties in your harem. Then you’ll know that what you’re saying now is just a momentary impulse. You’re only fifteen years old; what do you understand about love and affection!"

Xiao Luobai spoke excitedly: "I understand, I understand everything! Last time when Mu Yan was in your room... I was so jealous I almost went mad!"

His eyes reddening, he looked at Zhan Lan.