Chapter 257: 257: If you help me find the person, I will kiss you...

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Chapter 257: Chapter 257: If you help me find the person, I will kiss you... Zhan Lan’s eyes brightened, and she grasped Mu Yan’s sleeve, saying, “You know him?” Mu Yan was lost in thought, “I had a year when my cold disease flared up, I remember Vermilion Bird contacted a doctor who boasted that he was a disciple of Medical Saint Liu Jingyi and claimed he could treat my condition.” “Then, Vermilion Bird invited this person over. He said his name was Yu Jinchan, but in the end, it turned out he was just a martial world trickster with some medical knowledge, conning people out of their money. So, I had someone give him a beating.” “When did you see him?” Zhan Lan’s grip tightened a bit. Mu Yan leaned his forehead against Zhan Lan’s, wincing, “Madam, you’re hurting me.” Zhan Lan immediately released her hold, and Mu Yan said with a faint smile, “Massage it for me, and I’ll tell you.” Zhan Lan gave him a look, “Do you even care at all? Look at me.” Mu Yan chuckled, continuing as he held her hand, “I think it was about four years ago.” Zhan Lan’s pupils dilated, “So he really didn’t leave Ding’an City, but why can’t I find him?” Mu Yan caressed her fingers, “Vermilion Bird and some Hidden Guards have seen his true face; I’ll have them look for him.” “Thank you,” Zhan Lan said gratefully. Mu Yan’s forefinger pointed to his own cheek, leaning in close to Zhan Lan’s lips, “Gratitude should be shown with sincerity, Madam.” Zhan Lan poked his cheek with her finger, whispering, “If you help me find the person, I’ll kiss you...” Watching her cheeks slowly turn red, Mu Yan’s eyes brightened as he stood up, “Madam keeps her word; I’ll wait.” After speaking, he touched his lips with his forefinger, giving Zhan Lan a teasing eyebrow raise. Zhan Lan rolled her eyes at him. Mu Yan, with spry steps, said before leaving, “Rest easy; when I raided the prison, I had already informed the Zhan Family. Your grandfather and father know that you’ve been rescued.” Zhan Lan felt an emotion beyond moved for how considerately Mu Yan managed everything for her. A sweet feeling emerged within her. Zhan Lan leaned on his bed, most of her back wounds were superficial and would heal well; she reckoned it would only be a few days before she could lie flat. Unknowingly, Zhan Lan fell asleep. In the mid-afternoon, taking advantage of Mu Yan’s absence, she turned over and got out of bed. Her clothes were cut open with scissors. She searched around, and the clothes Mu Yan made were not suitable; they would be too close-fitting for her wounds. So, she opened Mu Yan’s wardrobe, took one of his clothes, and put it on, returning to her own courtyard. Liu Xi and Xiao Tao rushed to support Zhan Lan when they saw her. “Miss, Lord Mu told us you were alright, I thought I would never see you again!” Zhan Lan looked at Xiao Tao and laughed, “Stop crying, you look awful.” Xiao Tao pouted, and Liu Xi, noticing that the men’s clothing on Zhan Lan was clearly Mu Yan’s, didn’t say much, but Xiao Tao exclaimed in surprise, “Oh, Miss, whose clothes are these?” Liu Xi pulled Xiao Tao aside, “Miss, let us have a look at your injuries; I’ll apply medicine for you.” Caught in an awkward situation, Zhan Lan pondered how to explain that Mu Yan had already treated her wounds. She casually lied, “No need, Mu Yan’s maidservant has already applied medicine to me.” Liu Xi said with concern, “Miss, when we returned, we heard the common people talking. They said you were covered in blood, it scared us to death.” “It’s nothing serious; they were mostly superficial wounds. They’ll heal in a few days,” Zhan Lan said nonchalantly. Liu Xi knew her young lady well, able to endure hardships ordinary people couldn’t; from today’s events, she also noticed something amiss. Today, both officials and common people were petitioning for Zhan Lan. Her image and standing in the hearts of the people of Nanjin need not be mentioned – unparalleled in the whole country! ... The next morning, the news that Mu Yan became the Regent King spread throughout the whole of Nanjin. When the Princess heard this news, she looked bewildered at her personal maidservant Biluo, “Biluo, what are you saying? Yesterday Mu Yan raided the jail and carried Zhan Lan back home down the long street?” “Yes, Your Highness, moreover, now the Regent King holds great power in the court, and even the Crown Prince is afraid of him.” “Father the Emperor, I want to see Father the Emperor!” The Princess’s heart was in turmoil. Everything was different from what she had imagined. Why had Mu Yan become the Regent King? Why had her Father the Emperor fallen ill overnight? Zhan Lan had not yet married the Emperor of Beiyue; if Mu Yan were in charge of the court affairs, how would he handle this matter! ... Inside the imperial palace, several ministers sat in the council hall, whispering and discussing fervently. “The decree has been issued; it turns out that the Seal Keeper Mu is actually of the Imperial Family’s bloodline.” “The Mu surname is a prominent one. When it comes to wealth, the foremost is the Mu Family, and when it comes to power, the most famous is the Imperial Family of Zhongzhou; alas, the Mu Imperial dynasty has long been overthrown.” “More than twenty years ago, the vassal lords divided up the territory, jointly annexing Zhongzhou. Could it be said that the Seal Keeper Mu is a legitimate heir of the Imperial Family?” “Stop talking nonsense; the Princess has not married yet, how could there be descendants?” “However, if the Regent King is a descendant of the Zhongzhou dynasty, then this world is originally his family’s; his position as the Regent King of Nanjin is certainly not his final stop!” “Gentlemen, I have already inquired; the Regent King’s family is indeed the number one family in the world, otherwise, how could His Majesty trust him so much that he relies on him even when the national treasury is deficient.” Several people nodded and whispered, “Indeed, although the reputation of the Seal Keeper Mu is not good, he does indeed have a deterrent effect on the court.” Someone came over to remind them, “Gentlemen, please keep your voices down during discussions. We have all experienced the temperament of our Regent King.” “Yes, yes, be cautious in speech, cautious indeed!” The whispered discussions in council gradually died down. ... Inside the Heavenly Prison. The head jailer, looking at the prison gate kicked down by Mu Yan during the jailbreak, couldn’t help trembling all over. “Head jailer, what’s wrong with you?” a guard asked. The head jailer wiped the sweat from his neck with a handkerchief and said, “Thank goodness I was wise yesterday; had I not released the prisoner, today my head would have moved house! There’s been a change of regime in Nanjin, Mu Yan has become the Regent King, and in the future, we all must serve him carefully!” The guard was shocked. The head jailer grabbed his hand and asked anxiously, “The petition, it hasn’t been submitted, has it?” “Back to you, my lord, it just left.” The head jailer’s face changed dramatically, “Quick, quick! Fetch it back for me!” ... Commoners were also gathering in the streets to look at the imperial edicts. A gray-bearded schoolteacher said with emotion, “The Seal Keeper Mu turns out to be the Crown Prince’s Imperial Uncle, and now he has become the Regent King!” Someone worriedly said, “The Seal Keeper Mu is decisive in killing and has ruthless methods that intimidate the officials. Now won’t he target us commoners too?” A peddler carrying a basket said quietly, “Keep it down, don’t talk nonsense. There’s no more Seal Keeper Mu, only the Regent King now. We ordinary folk have nothing to do with the official circles, so there’s no need to worry!” “I actually think the situation in the court is rather good. Yesterday, the Regent King personally broke into prison to rescue General Zhan. Just for this sense of justice, I respect him!” A burly man with bushy eyebrows gave a thumbs-up. The schoolteacher nodded in agreement, “That’s right, with the Regent King presiding over the court, and with the Brave General and General Zhan holding the frontier, hopefully, our lives as commoners will also improve!” ... Zhan Xuerou rode in the carriage, listening to the commoners’ discussions, and arrived at the place for her secret meeting with Si Jun, the Heavenly Person Building. After entering through the back door, Zhan Xuerou met Si Jun and the two hugged each other tightly. Si Jun comforted her saying, “Rou’er, Mu Yan has become the Regent King, and the Crown Prince is overseeing the state. Now we must make some plans for our future.”

Chapter 257: 257: If you help me find the person, I will kiss you...

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