Chapter 50 - 50 50 Does She Like Him

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Chapter 50: Chapter 50 Does She Like Him? Chapter 50: Chapter 50 Does She Like Him? Zhan Xuerou thought to herself: Could it be that the Princess Royal likes Brother Zhan Hui, but they haven’t met yet! Perhaps it was through some other means! Zhan Xuerou was secretly delighted, if she could arrange a marriage between the Princess Royal and her brother, her brother would become the Prince Consort. In that case, she would be the Princess Royal’s sister-in-law, a relative of the imperial family! Then, her status and position could increase a lot. Zhan Xuerou was secretly planning how to get the Princess Royal and her brother to meet as soon as possible! First, she had to make sure her brother’s illness got better! ... In the old residence, Zhan Lan removed the sandbags from her legs and sat on a rock deep in thought. Liu Xi had secretly sent a message saying: The Princess Royal has actually come to General Mansion! This is not a good thing! This never happened in her previous life. It seems someone wants to set up Princess Royal and Zhan Hui! Who would benefit from Zhan Hui becoming the Prince Consort? Other than Emperor Xuanwu, there is Zhan Peng! Zhan Lan’s fingers pressed on the cold rock, a chill appearing in her eyes. Looking up, she saw Zhan Peng coming towards her, full of smug satisfaction. “Sister, you’re injured and still so diligent!” Zhan Lan chuckled, reacting quickly, her hands already gripping a dagger tightly, ready to leave. Zhan Peng approached step by step, coldly saying: “Zhan Lan, you better behave yourself, if you keep opposing me and Qingqing, I will make your life worse than death!” Zhan Lan stopped, facing Zhan Peng’s gaze directly, “I don’t recall ever offending you.” Zhan Peng sneered, “In the Zhan Family, you are just an adopted daughter, you have no right to question me, remember, do not provoke Qingqing anymore, otherwise...” Zhan Lan’s lips curled up, not giving Zhan Peng another glance, she turned and walked away. She of course knew the unsaid threat of Zhan Peng. Or else how? Disappear like Nanny Zhang and Madam Chen. But, the other party was only fifteen years old. Though Zhan Peng’s methods were ruthless, he was too impatient. A real hunter wouldn’t tell its prey so early that they had set a trap. Zhan Peng had already secretly made moves against Zhan Hui, next it would be her! Zhan Lan clenched the dagger in her hand, determined. As soon as Zhan Peng made a move, it would be her time to strike, and she would crush these siblings once and for all! Absolutely no room to breathe! Zhan Lan walked back to the rear courtyard while thinking of strategies. Yesterday, in the Qilin underground palace, she had discovered a piece of information. Zhan Peng had a painter draw a portrait of Zhan Hui. Zhan Lan knew clearly who this portrait was intended for! Zhan Peng dared provoke her so openly because he now had Si Jun’s backing! Without Si Jun, Zhan Peng would never be able to plant spies in the palace. Zhan Lan played with the willow branches in the courtyard, thinking: In this life, the death of the Ji family had greatly impacted Zhan Peng, hastening his opportunity to become an aide to Si Jun. Things were quietly changing. Right now, the most important thing was: how to free Zhan Hui from the misfortune of marrying the Princess Royal! Now, even Zhan Xuerou had become a link in the marriage between the two. The Princess Royal’s visit to General Mansion today, although she did not meet Zhan Hui, she had seen the portrait and was taken by him. Now, who else in the palace had connections that could be used? Zhan Lan thought of this, and the name ‘Mu Yan’ popped into her mind. But Mu Yan was fickle, and Zhan Lan didn’t know what he truly wanted. Moreover, he might be from the Si Family, definitely wouldn’t help her. It’s better to rely on herself! She must prevent them from meeting! If the Princess Royal meets Zhan Hui and insists on marrying him as in the previous life, and Emperor Xuanwu decrees the marriage, no one can change this outcome. At the moment, the only option was to start with Zhan Hui. Zhan Lan entered Zhan Hui’s courtyard; his courtyard was quite large, with lush flowers and plants. Right now everyone knew that the eldest son had contracted the epidemic, and they dared not come here. Zhan Hui, capable of taking care of himself, had dismissed all the servants to other courtyards. Zhan Hui sat by the flower bed sunbathing, the rash on his body had already mostly disappeared. “Lan’er, why are you here? Quickly leave, this disease might...” “I have a way to cure you.” Zhan Lan didn’t listen to Zhan Hui, pulling on his sleeve, she walked him into the house. Zhan Hui was also stunned, being pulled inside by Zhan Lan. In a house with no one around, Zhan Lan looked guiltily at Zhan Hui: “I’m sorry, big brother, the rash on your body is because of me.” Zhan Hui was dumbfounded, staring at Zhan Lan, “What do you mean?” Zhan Lan urgently said: “Big brother, I don’t want you to enter the palace, I don’t want you to meet the Princess Royal.” Zhan Hui was stunned, wondering how Zhan Lan knew that His Majesty intended to match the Princess Royal with him. Their father had privately mentioned this matter to him, but he didn’t want to be the Prince Consort. Looking up, Zhan Hui saw Zhan Lan, guessing something and suddenly flushed, anxiously and awkwardly said: “Lan’er, I have always regarded you as a sister.” Zhan Lan abruptly looked up, baffled, Zhan Hui thought she liked him! “No, big brother, I also only regard you as family,” Zhan Lan twitched the corner of her lips. That’s right, only she knew that the person in front of her was her real big brother. In the eyes of others, they were nothing more than unrelated men and women. Hearing that Zhan Lan didn’t feel that way about him, Zhan Hui breathed a sigh of relief, he and Zhan Lan had grown up together, he could say he watched Zhan Lan grow up. He had seen her play with mud, her face all dirty; Seen her with a runny nose; Seen her being chased by the neighbor’s fierce dog. The two had also fought together, wasn’t that how they first met Chu Yin! He had always played the role of big brother, with absolutely no hint of romance. Qin Shuang even hinted at him, saying why not directly marry Zhan Lan into the family. It’s not that Zhan Lan isn’t beautiful, rather, he simply couldn’t feel that way towards Zhan Lan. Just like how Zhan Lan was looking at him now, completely candid. Zhan Hui relaxed and smiled, patting Zhan Lan’s shoulder, “Big brother thought too much, did you do this knowing that big brother didn’t want to enter the palace?” Zhan Lan didn’t deny it, continuing to say: “Big brother, if I say that if you marry the Princess Royal, the future successor of the Zhan Family will definitely become someone from the second branch, would you believe me?” Zhan Hui froze, his tone carrying a slight chill, “Whether it’s the main branch or second branch leading the family, I don’t care, as long as it’s good for the Zhan Family.” Zhan Lan’s eyes darkened as she pressed on: “Big brother is upright, but Zhan Peng has already given your portrait to the Princess Royal, do you think he has good intentions?” She pressed further: “What do you think is the real reason the Princess Royal came to General Mansion today, was it really just to inquire about Miss Zhan Xuerou’s illness, nothing more?”

Chapter 50 - 50 50 Does She Like Him

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