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Chapter 168: Chapter 168 Mu Yan: Won’t you invite me in to warm up?
Just as the mother and daughter were scheming with great enthusiasm, Zhan Lan received this message from the Qilin Underground Palace.
Zhan Lan had spent a substantial amount of silver in the Qilin Underground Palace to gather information, which included news about the second branch of the Zhan Family.
If her enemies were up to something particularly unusual, she would usually find out about it ahead of time.
Zhan Xincheng was cautious and careful in his dealings, but Madame Zhang was less circumspect, so when she sought out the Poisonous Insect Witch, she was tracked by someone from the Qilin Underground Palace, and the news quickly reached Zhan Lan’s ears.
Moreover, since Zhan Liluo was fond of Mu Yan, Zhan Lan immediately suspected that this mother and daughter might be planning to target Mu Yan.
Thus, upon receiving the news, she prepared to inform Mu Yan.
After all, Mu Yan had helped her; she couldn’t just stand by and watch if he were to be subjected to the Love Flower Poisonous Insect.
If Zhan Liluo were to exploit Mu Yan against her later on, that would be problematic!
With this in mind, Zhan Lan thought about informing Mu Yan through the window.
She had just pushed open the window on the second floor when she saw Mu Yan standing ten steps away, staring at the moon through his open window, lost in thought.
Zhan Lan gazed at his long neck and handsome jawline, softly clearing her throat and saying, "Lord Mu, I have something to tell you."
Mu Yan’s gaze shifted over, and he rubbed his ears saying, "What did you say? I didn’t hear you clearly."
"Forget it, I’ll write it down for you!" Zhan Lan was about to go back and write a note to throw to Mu Yan.
Unexpectedly, the next moment, Mu Yan had applied his Qinggong and was already standing in front of her.
Their balcony was quite large, and Zhan Lan found her path blocked by Mu Yan, his shadow falling upon her.
Mu Yan tilted his head to look at her and asked, "What is it? Tell me."
Zhan Lan looked up to meet his frivolous gaze, "Well, be careful, I’ve heard that a woman is planning to use the Love Flower Poisonous Insect on you."
Mu Yan smiled with a hooked lip, "This woman is quite bold. It’s not you, is it?"
As he spoke, he leaned in to look at Zhan Lan.
Zhan Lan was surrounded by his presence, and his cheeks suddenly came close to hers. Zhan Lan took a step back, but who would have thought that the ice on the ground, which had not melted after the snow, would cause her to suddenly fall backward.
"Be careful!"
Mu Yan quickly wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her back.
Their bodies pressed closely together, and Mu Yan’s lips accidentally kissed Zhan Lan’s forehead.
The cool touch reminded Zhan Lan instantly of the kiss that day.
For a moment, the air itself seemed to freeze!
Zhan Lan, with her face flushed, pushed away from Mu Yan, whose ears also turned red in an instant.
Zhan Lan quickly adjusted her composure and said, "Lord Mu, if someone happens to invite you out to a meal or something lately? Be careful..."
Mu Yan stood up straighter and said, "Actually, there is; I just received an invitation from the four major clans of the Zhang Family today. Originally, I wasn’t interested in going, but since their daughter is so smitten with me, I might as well take a look..."
Zhan Lan looked at Mu Yan’s carefree demeanor; how could she have forgotten that Mu Yan was not an upstanding man?
Maybe he even liked a girl like Zhan Liluo; was she unnecessarily meddling, possibly ruining a good match for them?
Zhan Lan furrowed her brows and said, "I’ve already said what I can, Lord Mu, please do as you wish."
After speaking, she pushed open the door to enter her room, ready to close the door to dismiss the guest, but suddenly, there was resistance on the door.
Mu Yan braced the door and asked, "Miss Zhan, you can’t be so heartless and ungrateful, can you? I helped you today at the Martial Arts Arena. With the weather this cold, won’t you invite me in to warm up?"
Seeing that the door could not be closed, Zhan Lan huffed and released her grip. The door was pushed open by Mu Yan, who naturally walked into Zhan Lan’s room.
Smelling the unique scent of Zhan Lan inside the room, Mu Yan found a chair to sit down and warmed himself by the fire.
Zhan Lan took the warmed-up wine pot and poured a cup for Mu Yan, asking curiously, "By the way, how did Lord Mu obtain that spear called Wuming?"
Mu Yan took a sip of wine and said, "Did you see? While Seal Keeper was looking for the spear, his hands got frostbitten..."
He looked pitifully at Zhan Lan, who then noticed Mu Yan’s slender and attractive fingers were indeed marked with red streaks from frostbite, some even cracked and peeling.
After speaking, he stretched out both hands and said, "Do you have any ointment for frostbite?" 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝖕𝖚𝔟.𝔠𝔬𝖒
Zhan Lan fetched a box of frostbite ointment from the medicine chest. She practiced daily and also suffered from frostbite, so of course, she had the ointment.
Mu Yan, like a child, stretched out his hand and waited for Zhan Lan to apply it for him.
Thinking back, if Mu Yan hadn’t brought the spear Wuming today, Zhan Lan might not have won so easily, so she sat down and began to apply the ointment for him.
Under the light of the stove, Mu Yan watched Zhan Lan’s long eyelashes flutter as she earnestly applied frostbite ointment on him. Her hands were warm, caressing his cold skin, everything felt so unreal and beautiful.
His usually icy gaze also became tender.
Zhan Lan looked up at Mu Yan, his gaze somewhat intense. Zhan Lan’s eyes darted away, "It’s... it’s applied..."
Suddenly, she felt her hand grabbed by Mu Yan, pulling her slightly closer. Zhan Lan tried to pull her hand back but couldn’t.
"Don’t move!"
Mu Yan applied the ointment very seriously.
After applying it to one area, he would blow on it gently like soothing a child. The warm breath fell on Zhan Lan’s hand, and the room meant for two suddenly became hot and ambiguous.
Zhan Lan pulled her hand back and said, "No need, Lord Mu, I can do it myself."
Mu Yan leaned back in his chair, poured himself another cup of wine, and said, "I also quite like that spear. If you do me a favor, I will give it to you!"
Zhan Lan’s eyes immediately brightened, "Lord Mu, not just one thing, I would help you even with ten things!"
Mu Yan’s lips curved, a hint of mischief in his smile, he murmured, "Look, the weather is getting colder, and I still don’t have a fitting winter garment. I wonder if Miss Zhan would be willing to make one for me?"
Right as Zhan Lan was about to toast him, she froze at his words.
"Lord Mu, you must be joking; I’m not good at sewing. How about this, I’ll have my maids Xiao Tao and Liu Xi make one for you; their embroidery skills are very impressive!"
Mu Yan’s expression cooled down slightly, a hint of disappointment in his voice, "Ah, Miss Zhan, you say you want to repay my favor, but why are you not willing to fulfill even such a small request?"
He stood up, pretending to leave, "I see the lady is just bluffing me. Well, then, the spear should stay with someone who cares!"
At that moment, he felt his sleeve being tugged. Mu Yan turned to see Zhan Lan’s ingratiating smile, "No problem, how could there be a problem. Lord Mu, just wait, I will definitely make you a winter garment!"
Mu Yan nodded in satisfaction, "That’s good, but how would I know if it’s truly made by Miss Zhan herself?"
Zhan Lan furrowed her brows, only to hear Mu Yan continue, "Well, I live right across from your house. If you open your window while making the winter garment, I can watch, and that way Seal Keeper can rest assured!"
Zhan Lan’s lips twitched. She had thought of getting a substitute to do it and fool Mu Yan, but he turned out to be so cunning!
He actually wanted to watch her make the winter garment herself!
Zhan Lan bit her lip, managing an awkward smile, "Alright then!"
After all, she was eager to get the spear Wuming!
She had to show some sincerity!
Mu Yan smiled and Zhan Lan suddenly felt someone block the light in front of her as Mu Yan drew closer, obscuring her vision. What was he going to do?
Mu Yan cornered Zhan Lan against the wall, their bodies pressed extremely close, Zhan Lan could even smell the cool fragrance on him.
She suddenly remembered the night Mu Yan had kissed her.
Zhan Lan reflexively covered her lips, afraid that if Mu Yan lowered his head, he could kiss her.
