Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 383: Ah, Who Ambushed Me!

Huang Gun looked at Xue Lingling, who was burying her head in the pastries, and thought to himself: This girl is really carefree. As long as there’s delicious food, men don’t seem to matter to her. She even kept her cool and didn’t get jealous!

Sweet flavors filled her mouth, Xue Lingling held a Horse Hoof Cake in her left hand and a Haitang Cake in her right hand. As she ate the pastries, her body swayed twice in delight.

These delicious treats were things she had never tasted in her tribe!

The Poisonous Insect Clan lived long lives because their diet was primarily vegetarian—wild vegetables and herbs. Before leaving the tribe, she hadn’t thought much about it, but now that she had experienced such wonderful foods, she didn’t want to go back.

Huang Gun ate grapes and chuckled as he said, "You’re both easy to please and hard to satisfy."

Xue Lingling swallowed a bite of Horse Hoof Cake and asked through muffled words, "Why?"

Huang Gun spread his hands. "You eat everything, but you eat too much..."

Xue Lingling laughed awkwardly and patted her chest as she said, "Huang Gun Brother, my father has silver. When he sends me some, I’ll invite you to try every delicacy in this city!"

Huang Gun’s eyes lit up as he stretched out his hand and said, "Really? Come on, pinky promise. You can’t go back on your word!"

He extended his little finger, and Xue Lingling asked, "Is this a sign of a contract?"

Huang Gun nodded, "Little master here will teach you the Nanjin method of forming a contract. Come, extend your little finger."

Vermilion Bird, overhearing their conversation, glanced at them. Huang Gun truly had no shame, deceiving the young girl about contracts.

It was said that the Poisonous Insect Clan valued contracts deeply. Huang Gun was tricking the girl into becoming his long-term meal ticket!

Just as Huang Gun’s little finger was about to hook Xue Lingling’s, a small stone flicked from a distance hit Huang Gun’s finger. He winced in pain, clutching his hand.

"Who ambushed little master?!" Huang Gun exclaimed in frustration.

Vermilion Bird, with his back to him, smirked mischievously.

Xue Lingling grabbed Huang Gun’s hand and asked with concern, "Huang Gun Brother, is your hand okay?"

Huang Gun suddenly remembered that Xue Lingling was Mu Yan’s mistress!

If the Prince caught sight of this, wouldn’t he be doomed?

Huang Gun hastily withdrew his hand, repeatedly saying, "It’s fine, it’s fine, nothing to worry about!"

Mu Yan noticed Vermilion Bird’s stone-flicking antics. He smiled lightly and whispered into Zhan Lan’s ear, "My lady, you’ll win this bet sooner or later!"

Zhan Lan followed Mu Yan’s gaze toward Vermilion Bird and confidently said, "How about that? A woman’s intuition is sharp."

Mu Yan nodded in agreement, staring into her eyes with increasing ambiguity. He raised three fingers on his right hand and whispered, "My lady, don’t forget this wager."

Zhan Lan looked at his mischievous smile and slender fingers, suddenly recalling his insinuations about "three days and three nights."

"Shameless!" Zhan Lan’s ears turned red as she gave him a push.

Mu Yan’s triumphant grin was reflected on the lake’s surface.

Though in high spirits, Mu Yan sensed Zhan Lan was preoccupied. She had been seeking an opportunity to slip away while Mu Yan was busy with court matters to meet Chu Yin’s master.

By Chu Yin’s invitation, his master would be staying in Ding’an City for half a month, and Zhan Lan wanted to find out if it was true that she wasn’t likely to conceive.

The boat slowly reached the shore, and the group disembarked. Mu Yan and Zhan Lan brought Xue Lingling along to Xingtian Department.

Huang Gun’s heart trembled with unease. Could it be that the Main General intended to subject Mu Yan’s mistress to interrogation at Xingtian Department?

Huang Gun sneakily followed them, only for Vermilion Bird to catch him and ask suspiciously, "Mr. Huang, what are you up to?"

Huang Gun scratched his head and said, "Little master thought you were sneaking off to eat good food without me. No worries, no worries!"

He slinked away dejectedly, thinking to himself: Your Highness, little master has done his best!

...

Xue Lingling entered Xingtian Department for the first time, and the oppressive and intimidating atmosphere made her feel scared. She clung tightly to Zhan Lan.

Mu Yan led them to the prison, where Xue Lingling finally saw members of her tribe.

The prisoners stared back at her, and suddenly, Xue Lingling noticed a tattoo on one of them. Her brows furrowed instantly.

She quietly pulled Zhan Lan aside and whispered, "They’re members of the Blood Moon Organization—mortal enemies of my father. They haven’t seen me before, but if they discover my identity, they’ll definitely kill me!"

Zhan Lan understood now—it was all a misunderstanding. Xue Lingling probably heard only part of her father’s story before leaving the tribe abruptly.

Still, though this girl was occasionally goofy, she managed to stay sharp on critical matters.

Fortunately, Xue Lingling wasn’t wearing the attire of the Poisonous Insect Clan, and the bells on her feet had been removed, keeping her identity concealed.

Zhan Lan leaned in close to relay Xue Lingling’s words to Mu Yan.

Mu Yan grasped the situation. After capturing these Poisonous Insect Clan assassins from Blood Moon Organization, he’d sent people to investigate. They found a faction opposing the Clan Leader within the Poisonous Insect Clan, and this faction was named Blood Moon.

Every tribe’s totem differed, and Blood Moon Organization’s totem was a crescent moon. Meanwhile, the bells worn on Xue Lingling’s feet bore a sun totem, reserved only for the most esteemed members of the Poisonous Insect Clan.

Xue Lingling, terrified by the stern and solemn atmosphere of Xingtian Department, clutched Zhan Lan’s hand, saying, "Sister, I want to leave this place."

Through their earlier conversation, Zhan Lan learned that Xue Lingling was seventeen years old. Being a year older, Zhan Lan accepted being called "sister."

"Don’t be scared." Zhan Lan led her out.

Once outside Xingtian Department, Xue Lingling’s cheeks flushed as she clasped her hands over her chest, bowing apologetically to Mu Yan, "I’m sorry, I was wrong—I misunderstood you all!"

Mu Yan’s voice softened as he said, "An apology should show sincerity."

Xue Lingling dropped her hands and nervously picked at her nails. "I... I don’t have any silver."

Mu Yan casually replied, "No silver? Do you have any other skills?"

Xue Lingling thought for a moment and said, "I can make poisons, and... and... and I can breed poisonous insects!"

Mu Yan nodded. "Then stay at Regent Prince Mansion and make poisons. Wait for your father to come and retrieve you."

"Alright!" The tribe’s young maiden, penniless and kicked out of the inn, suddenly had nowhere to stay. The Prince and Princess were truly her lifesavers!

Vermilion Bird’s brows furrowed. Wasn’t he hearing things? Did the Master intend to give this Poisonous Insect Clan girl shelter?

Mu Yan’s gaze shifted to Vermilion Bird. "She’ll be staying in your courtyard."