Chapter 321: 321: The Legitimate Daughter of the General Mansion

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Chapter 321: Chapter 321: The Legitimate Daughter of the General Mansion Zhan Lan lived in the forecourt of General Mansion, where maids and old servants came in waves after waves. “Miss, please rest well, and if there’s anything you’d like to eat, just tell this old servant!” “Miss, are you settling in well? The nights have gradually grown cooler, shall I add more charcoal to the fire for you earlier?” “Miss, your shoes are dirty, allow me to clean them for you?” ... The servants of General Mansion treated her as reverently as if she were a Bodhisattva herself, their eyes shining with respect when looking at her. Even the likes of Xiao Tao and Liu Xi were viewed differently by these servants now. They thought those two maids were really wise in following the right Master. Zhan Lan responded graciously to their sincere or possibly insincere flattery. Among them, some truly despised Zhan Xuerou, thinking she was a much better fit for the role of the legitimate daughter. While others were simply opportunists, swaying with the wind without true allegiance. Oh, humanity, when you are powerful and successful, you’ll find yourself surrounded by kindness, with everyone treating you tenderly and amicably. But when you are weak and helpless, there won’t be a shortage of villains around you, causing you distress and roadblocks at every turn. Those servants only saw how comfortably Xiao Tao and Liu Xi presently served as maids, failing to endure the same hardships alongside her during her most difficult times. It is in human nature to bully the weak and fear the strong; those smiling faces are driven by the fear of your lion-like strength. Hence, as she plotted her revenge step by step, reclaiming what was hers, she relied on her strength, not the status of the legitimate eldest daughter. After the servants left Zhan Lan’s room, Nanny Liu and Nanny Xie were filled with emotion. “The legitimate daughter truly has the demeanor befitting of one born in the General’s household, I was blind before to not notice it, a true gem covered in dust!” “Indeed, the legitimate daughter is now betrothed to Prince Zhenbei; she will marry the Regent King. Our Miss had worked so hard to reclaim her identity, these are all things she is rightfully entitled to!” Nanny Xie said with tears in her eyes: “Who would have thought, the true Master we’ve had all along in the backyard, how she suffered these years.” Nanny Liu elbowed Nanny Xie and said, “You’re right, the one living in the backyard now truly deserves it!” Nanny Xie coldly said, “Absolutely, Zhan Xuerou got used to being haughty. Even when great fortune fell upon her head, she couldn’t catch it!” Nanny Liu leaned in and said, “I heard she’s constantly crying her eyes out now, having her engagement broken off, and not being able to live in the forecourt and be served by us, she must be feeling uncomfortable!” Nanny Xie coldly remarked, “It serves her right, but she still maintains a convincing facade in front of the General and the Madam; we should still be careful with our words!” ... Zhan Lan had everything handed to her in General Mansion and got restless after only half a day of comfort. As she was bored out of her wits, Xiao Tao came bouncing in and said, “Miss, Lady Chu Yin is here!” Zhan Lan’s eyes brightened; it had been such a long time since she saw Chu Yin. “Please let her in!” Zhan Lan stood up and said. “No need for that, I’m coming in myself, Miss Zhan!” Chu Yin said with a smile, looking lovely. Zhan Lan pinched her soft cheeks and said, “Speak properly.” Chu Yin hugged Zhan Lan, hopping excitedly as she said, “I am so relieved, so relieved indeed! You are the legitimate daughter of General Mansion after all! That pheasant took your place for so many years, but you’ve finally defeated her, I feel so gratified inside...” “Did you just find out about this news?” Zhan Lan gently pushed her away, smiling as he spoke. Chu Yin chuckled awkwardly, “Miss here has been following her maternal grandfather to diligently study medical skills every day, and my grandfather even found the Medical Saint to give me some guidance for a period of time. Soon, your good sister Chu Yin will become the famed Medical Saint’s Direct Disciple!” Zhan Lan looked at her with a proud expression and said, “My sister-in-law is so amazing!” When Chu yin heard Zhan Lan’s words, her cheeks turned pink as she said, “It’s too early to call me sister-in-law, I have no plans to marry Zhan Hui!” Seeing her deny what her heart desired, Zhan Lan grabbed her hand and pointed at her wrist, saying, “Unless I’m mistaken, this bracelet was left by my great-grandmother for her future granddaughter-in-law, right? Then you should take it off!” Chu Yin said with embarrassment, “How did you know?” Zhan Lan raised his eyebrows and said, “My elder brother told me he is committed to you, and will marry no one else but you in this life. You’re wearing the token of engagement yet saying you don’t want to marry him—you sure are stubborn!” Chu Yin complained, “It’s his fault for not coming back to see me...” “Has my elder brother not written to you?” Zhan Lan asked curiously. “He has, there’s one letter every month,” Chu Yin said with a flushed face. Zhan Lan let out a long “Oh” and then said seriously, “That unconscionable elder brother of mine, not even a single letter for me.” Chu Yin quickly consoled him, “He he he... he also asked about you, I’ve told him everything before.” Zhan Lan looked at Chu Yin and said with difficulty, “What to do? I find it hard to call you sister-in-law.” Years of friendship turned sister-in-law, it really felt a bit odd. Chu Yin’s face was red, “I won’t know how to call you little auntie either.” Zhan Lan laughed and said, “Then fine, let’s continue to call each other by our names in the future, stinky Chu Yin!” “You’re the stinky one, Zhan Lan!” Chu Yin retorted, hands on her hips. Zhan Lan glared at her, “As they say, an elder sister-in-law is like a mother, show a bit more decorum.” Chu Yin huffed, then suddenly her eyes lit up and she said, “Little Lan Lan, Miss is going to take you to a fun place.” Zhan Lan lazily opened his eyelids and said, “I’m not going!” Last time Chu Yin, that trickster, lured her to some Immortal Music Workshop, and she ended up getting snatched away by Mu Yan. If she went to that kind of place again, with Mu Yan being such a jealous pot, he’d surely impulsively deal with her. Chu Yin entreated with a mix of coaxing and pestering, “I swear, this time there really won’t be any scantily clad pretty boys!” Zhan Lan was resolute, “I said I’m not going, whoever goes is a dog!” Chu Yin raised an eyebrow and said, “There are fine wines and delicacies from all over Nanjin there, you can also gamble on Pai Gow, it’s so interesting, so much fun!” A quarter of an hour later, Zhan Lan got on Chu Yin’s carriage. Chu Yin snickered as she looked at Zhan Lan, “I thought you said you weren’t going?” Zhan Lan scoffed, “I am Prince Zhenbei, that sort of gambling den, I must personally inspect it and see how they deceive people out of their money!” Chu Yin pursed her lips, didn’t she know Zhan Lan? The moment she hears about various fine wines, she can’t keep her feet from moving. Now she understood, Zhan Lan was just inheriting the Zhan Family’s martial family genes: bold and loving wine. Zhan Lan curiously looked at Chu Yin, “How do you know so many bizarre places?” Chu Yin’s face reddened as she said, “The ladies of the city have monthly gatherings, they only talk about food, drinks, and fun, romantic tales; you’re busy accomplishing big tasks just like men, of course, you don’t understand the joy of us little women!”

Chapter 321: 321: The Legitimate Daughter of the General Mansion

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