Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 411: Oh, Mu Yan is a real man!

Emperor Xuanwu doesn’t have long to live. Surely someone wants to know if the emperor’s will names the Crown Prince as his successor?

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Three days later, Zhan Lan was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard, with Mu Yan’s robe fluttering in the autumn wind. He walked over and said, "Lan’er, are you free tonight?"

Zhan Lan put down the soft sword in her hand, and the two walked into the house together. As she walked, she said, "Nothing planned for tonight, why do you ask, Prince?"

Mu Yan said mysteriously, "It’s good if you’re free, wait for me."

Zhan Lan sat in the room, resting her chin in her hand, watching Mu Yan’s departing figure, wondering what he was up to.

As night fell, Mu Yan brought Zhan Lan to the highest point in the prince’s residence---Mulan Pavilion.

This pavilion was named after Mu Yan and Zhan Lan, a straightforward proclamation of Mu Yan’s admiration for Zhan Lan.

Looking at these three words, Zhan Lan blushed and said, "Every time I see this name, I feel embarrassed."

If someone passed by the prince’s residence, they would see the tall pavilion with the three large gilded characters ’Mulan Pavilion’ from afar.

Mu Yan leaned slightly forward to look at Zhan Lan, "I wish for the whole world to know that my heart is fond of you."

Zhan Lan gazed at the six-story pavilion and asked, "Why did you bring me here?"

Mu Yan clapped his hands twice, and suddenly, layer by layer, Mulan Pavilion’s lanterns lit up.

The golden top and stone walls, with an atmosphere of solemnity, a grand entrance, exuding luxury and elegance.

The two walked inside, where the walls were adorned with various elegant bird and flower motifs.

The floor was covered with a soft, colorful carpet made of brocade.

Zhan Lan curiously asked, "Prince, are you planning to watch the moon with me?"

Mu Yan pointed to the top floor and said, "Let’s go up and have a look."

Zhan Lan and Mu Yan walked up together. When she stepped onto the last stone step of the sixth floor, she looked up and saw many familiar faces.

"Main General, why are you so slow? I’ve been waiting so long I could grow mold!" Huang Gun said with a cheeky grin, eating grapes from the table and juggling an orange in both hands.

"Main General, there’s good wine tonight!" Dugu Yan cradled a wine jar in one hand and pointed to the table filled with an array of delicious dishes.

Zhan Lan saw Huang Gun, Dugu Yan, Xiao Chen, Chu Yin, Zhan Hui, along with Xue Lingling, Xiao Tao, Liu Xi, Vermilion Bird, and Yun He were also there.

She turned to look at Mu Yan, who said proudly, "I suddenly wanted to invite your friends and family as guests."

A warm feeling surged in Zhan Lan’s heart; lately, the tragic memories of her past life often permeated her dreams.

Had she talked in her sleep, and did Mu Yan hear it, thus inviting her friends and family over as guests?

"Zhan Lan, you shouldn’t drink. Didn’t you say you’ve quit drinking?" Chu Yin, worried someone might force alcohol on her, immediately grabbed Zhan Lan’s wrist and winked.

Zhan Lan smiled at everyone, "Today, I’ll accompany you with tea instead of wine!"

Chu Yin finally breathed a sigh of relief. Since Zhan Lan wanted to conceal her illness, she went along with it.

"Main General, if you’re not drinking, isn’t it like a eunuch visiting a brothel with the will but no power? Today’s fine wine is..."

Just then, Xiao Chen stuffed an orange into Huang Gun’s mouth, saying coldly, "You’re too noisy."

Wanting to protest, Huang Gun saw Mu Yan taking Zhan Lan’s hand and sitting at the main seat, saying, "Today, Lan’er is hosting the banquet, and I am accompanying. Everyone, enjoy yourselves."

Zhan Lan lowered her eyes and smirked, Mu Yan was still so proud, even though it was him hosting!

Amidst the laughter and clinking glasses, Zhan Lan looked at each familiar face; they were her past life’s best friends and closest kin. Fortunately, this life, by her careful plans, everyone’s fate had changed.

Zhan Hui draped a white cloak over Chu Yin, and the two exchanged smiles.

Dugu Yan said enviously, "You’re making the rest of us envious!"

Huang Gun leaned over to Dugu Yan and said, "How about you settle with me?"

Dugu Yan gave Huang Gun a disdainful look, cracking his knuckles threateningly, "Do you want a beating?"

Huang Gun snorted coldly, "You have no taste; I’m the most handsome man in Ding’an City!"

Xue Lingling laughed heartily, "Brother Huang Gun has a thick skin; the most handsome man is our Princess’s!"

Mu Yan nodded appreciatively and whispered in Zhan Lan’s ear, "Did you hear, Lan’er? The most handsome man belongs to you."

Zhan Lan’s eyes brightened, "The most handsome man; I should take a good look around Ding’an City some day to see how other men look, to see how you’ve outshone them?"

Before she finished speaking, Mu Yan pinched her waist, gritting through his teeth, "You dare!"

Watching the loving exchange between the two, Huang Gun covertly pulled Xue Lingling aside, asking, "Did the Prince and Princess agree to let you stay in the manor?"

Xue Lingling nodded, her eyes shining, "Yes, they did! My Princess sister is so kind. She’s the one who let me live in the manor and sends me lots of tasty treats every day!"

Huang Gun’s lips twitched, thinking: This is the first time he’s seen an outside mistress getting along so well with the main wife. Are they both just pretending to hold onto such a facade?

Oh wow, Mu Yan is indeed a real man!

Such charismatic appeal, managing to handle Zhan Lan and Xue Lingling so well, truly a model for our generation!

Inside, Huang Gun’s admiration for Mu Yan grew a few more degrees.

Vermilion Bird, responsible for security, glanced dismissively at the whispering pair, turning his head away, thinking that Xue Lingling and Huang Gun seemed to get along well.

Yun He watched the Commander’s expressionless gaze into the distance, he moved closer and said, "Commander, Xue Lingling seems to have a good relationship with Mr. Huang!"

Vermilion Bird gave him a sidelong glance, "Are you very idle?"

Suddenly, Vermilion Bird noticed a fragrance and found a plate of pastries in front of him.

"Little Vermilion Bird, these are delicious, for you!" Vermilion Bird turned to see Xue Lingling holding up a plate of pastries, looking at him expectantly.

Seeing Xue Lingling being so forward, Yun He raised an eyebrow, excitedly saying, "I’ll go patrol over there!"

"Little Vermilion Bird, don’t you like eating them?" Xue Lingling persistently asked.

"I don’t." Vermilion Bird glanced at Xue Lingling and looked away.

Xue Lingling, slightly disappointed, put the plate on the table.

Vermilion Bird thought Xue Lingling was going to walk away without bothering him, and he relaxed. Suddenly, he felt a soft touch on his wrist.

Vermilion Bird looked down and saw Xue Lingling grabbing his wrist, pulling him to her side.

"What are you doing?" Vermilion Bird felt a bit ashamed as Xue Lingling was tugging on him in front of others.

Xue Lingling lifted Vermilion Bird’s hand in front of her, inspecting it, "Your hand is better now. I’m really sorry for that day; it was my poisonous insect misbehaving. Don’t be angry!"

Xue Lingling thought, seeing Vermilion Bird moving out from next door without a word; he surely must not like her.

However, she had a good impression of little Vermilion Bird and still wanted to dispel the prejudice that Vermilion Bird might have towards her.

Huang Gun saw Xue Lingling and Vermilion Bird’s intertwined hands; his pupils dilated, the hairs on his body standing on end, he immediately blocked Mu Yan’s sight.

He screamed internally: Xue Lingling, you troublesome mistress! And the Prince, so careless, your Dark Guard Commander is serving you a green hat!