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Chapter 220: Chapter 220 Zhan Lan: "I’m not, I didn’t, don’t talk nonsense!
Chu Yin’s cheeks flushed as she pretended to be calm and said, "People like you, who don’t have a lover, wouldn’t understand the mixed feelings involved."
Zhan Lan’s eyes drooped as she thought of Mu Yan’s words from last night, his kiss, and it seemed as if his woody fragrance surrounded her. As she pondered, a blush crept over her cheeks.
Chu Yin tilted her head and looked at her, "Oh, something’s going on, huh? Saying all this, why are you blushing? Could it be..."
Zhan Lan immediately denied, "No, it’s not that, don’t talk nonsense!"
Chu Yin watched as the blush on Zhan Lan’s cheeks faded and she unnaturally picked up her teacup to drink, squinting her eyes she said, "Actually, I think you and Mu Yan are quite a match."
Zhan Lan, who was drinking tea, spat it out, "Chu Yin, stop spouting nonsense!"
Chu Yin put down her chopsticks and said, "Really, looking around, whether in appearance or capability, I really haven’t found any man in Ding’an City who matches up to you."
Suddenly she thought of something, "However, that Xiao Chen by your side is also not bad, but it always feels that compared to Mu Yan, he is somewhat lacking!"
"What a pity, Mu Yan’s reputation is a bit lacking, and also, he is too good-looking. Even I want to look at him a bit more. I worry that he might attract too much attention, causing you anger in the future. Moreover, you can’t beat him, he’s ruthless and brutal, no, no, you can’t be with him!"
Chu Yin earnestly ate another steamed dumpling.
Zhan Lan: "..."
The sound of gongs and drums on the long street faded away, Zhan Liluo arrived at the mansion, she stealthily peeked under the red bridal veil at her future home.
The courtyard that was only an acre in size, with just three main rooms, the rest of the rooms were for the servants.
Zhan Liluo saw how small the courtyard was and nearly spat out blood, she didn’t expect the Li Family to treat her so perfunctorily.
Living in such a house, how would the noble girls who used to play with her view her now.
Zhan Liluo faced solemnly and paid respects with Li Changlong, the maid pushed her into her wedding room, inside the cramped room were scattered red dates and peanuts on the mahogany bed.
She sobbed, covering her small belly, her life was truly bitter!
On the wedding night, Li Changlong, drunk as a lord, occupied most of the bed, continuous snoring sounded off, Zhan Liluo lay on the bed and wept uncontrollably.
...
On the last night before leaving Ding’an City, the Li family hypocritically made some red bean buns for Zhan Lan.
Zhan Lan looked at the red bean buns and sneered, thinking that this flattery was quite like Zhan Xuerou.
Both mother and daughter would change their attitudes towards people based on the situation.
Zhan Lan threw away all the red bean buns, not eating any, firstly because she feared they were poisoned, and secondly, because the sudden concern from the Li family disgusted her.
Zhan Lan rested well that night, getting up before dawn the next day, as she still had a journey ahead.
Chu Yin stayed at her house, sending her off from the city, Chu Yin then cried a lot, her eyes red and swollen as she watched Zhan Lan leave.
Once on the official road, three carriages rode side by side, Zhan Lan was headed towards Heifeng Pass, feeling joyful at heart, at least she could join her comrades from her past life.
Zhan Lan, dressed in men’s clothing, tied a high ponytail on her head with a red ribbon.
Inside the carriage was also a charcoal stove, not too cold, Zhan Lan comfortably nestled inside, watching Ding’an City grow further away.
She was ready to establish achievements for the future of the Zhan family, and when the time was full, to destroy the Si Family’s stronghold.
...
As dawn broke, Mu Yan got up and pushing the door open said to Vermilion Bird, "Follow me on a trip outside."
Vermilion Bird handed a package to Mu Yan, "Master, this is what Miss Zhan brought over early this morning for you."
Mu Yan opened the package and urgently asked, "When did she come?"
Vermilion Bird recalled, "It’s been an hour."
"Why didn’t you wake me up!" Mu Yan said impatiently.
Vermilion Bird nodded and replied, "Master, Miss Zhan said there was no need to wake you."
Mu Yan’s expression turned cold, and he took the package and entered the house.
...
Zhan Lan’s carriage rattled as she lifted the curtain corner slightly, the scenery outside fleeting before her eyes.
She had set out before dawn today, fearing the sight of parting, knowing her grandfather and elder brother would surely come to see her off.
But she feared she couldn’t help but cry.
"Lan!" Zhan Lan suddenly heard from behind the carriage, it was Zhan Hui’s voice.
"Stop the carriage!" Zhan Lan called out.
The coachman halted, and as Zhan Lan opened the curtain, she first saw Zhan Hui riding up on his horse.
Following him was another carriage.
Zhan Lan got out of the carriage and called, "Elder Brother!"
Zhan Hui sighed deeply, "You left so early without any notice!"
Zhan Lan stuck out her tongue, then saw two people walking down from the carriage, it was Zhan Beicang and Qin Shuang.
Zhan Lan’s eyes couldn’t help but turn sour; her grandfather hadn’t come, but her parents had come to send her off.
Qin Shuang got out of the carriage, noticing Zhan Lan’s reddened eyes, and wiped her tears with a handkerchief, saying, "Lan, we don’t know how long it will be before we see you again. Take care of yourself there, and remember to write home if anything comes up."
Qin Shuang handed the newly sewn winter clothes and travel rations to the Protector to put in Zhan Lan’s carriage, "The food is made by the small kitchen, and it’s said that Heifeng Pass is windy. I made you a winter coat and a spring coat to bring with you, also inside the clothes there is something your grandfather gave you, you can check it when you get back on the carriage."
Zhan Lan nodded with a choked throat. Zhan Beicang stepped forward and said, "Lan, Bai Qi is an impartial military officer. If you encounter difficulties in the army, you can send a message to me. Also, Heifeng Pass is not peaceful, and Beiyue is restless. If there is war, you must be careful."
Zhan Lan nodded. Zhan Beicang handed her the Soft Hedgehog Armor, "If there’s war, wear this armor."
"Yes!" Zhan Lan was so choked up she couldn’t speak anymore.
"We all don’t want you to go to war, but you have dreams in your heart, your grandfather said to support you, not to hold you back," Qin Shuang held Zhan Lan’s hand tightly.
Zhan Lan said tearfully, "Grandfather understands me."
Zhan Hui looked at Zhan Lan, saying, "I really want to go with you."
Zhan Lan smiled, "Elder Brother, one day, there will be a place for you to use your martial skills!"
Xiao Chen and Huang Gun, seeing Zhan Lan’s family elders had come, also came over to greet them.
Zhan Beicang quietly handed a silver note of a thousand taels to each of them, "Take good care of Zhan Lan; it’s not easy for a woman in the military camp."
Xiao Chen and Huang Gun refused, but a stern look from Zhan Beicang silenced them and they obediently accepted.
As Zhan Lan watched her family leave, Huang Gun excitedly said, "Miss Zhan, General Zhan’s family really treats you well, you’re just like family!"
"Get on the carriage!" Xiao Chen glared at Huang Gun. They were of course a family!
Huang Gun’s thoughtless remarks could make Zhan Lan sad again.
Zhan Beicang returned to his carriage, he looked at the person sitting inside and said, "You really won’t see Lan?"
