Chapter 51 - 51 51 Mu Yan Want to Drink Plum Wine

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Chapter 51: Chapter 51 Mu Yan: Want to Drink Plum Wine Chapter 51: Chapter 51 Mu Yan: Want to Drink Plum Wine Zhan Lan solemnly said, “Big brother, if the legitimate eldest son of the Zhan Family becomes the Prince Consort, you will lose some of your military power. Have you thought about father?” Zhan Hui stared at Zhan Lan in shock; he had never expected a fourteen-year-old girl to have such insight. On the surface, Emperor Xuanwu was letting him marry the princess, but in actuality, it was to weaken the strength of the Zhan Family Army. Zhan Lan gravely asked, “Moreover, what if I say that this portion of military power might fall into Zhan Peng’s hands? What then, big brother?” Finally, Zhan Hui spoke, “If Zhan Peng has my portrait sent to the Grand Princess, his intentions are indeed sinister!” “How did you come to know of this?” Zhan Hui urgently asked. Zhan Lan sighed, “I saw the painter come to the mansion that day, saying he was to paint Zhan Peng. However, he secretly came to see you and since the Grand Princess has visited our house, it proves that she has seen the portrait.” Zhan Hui clenched his fists tightly; he had long disapproved of many of Zhan Peng’s actions. At the military camp, even when Zhan Peng bribed his men, he pretended not to see it. Because all these matters were still within his control. He knew Zhan Peng craved power, but he hadn’t expected him to target his marriage. After a moment’s thought, it made sense. The Zhan Family had executed his mother for her affair, so Zhan Peng was seizing the opportunity for revenge! “Lan’er, sit down. I don’t want to marry the Grand Princess either. We’ll find a way,” Zhan Hui said seriously. Zhan Lan spoke up, “Big brother, the rash on your body isn’t contagious or a disease, but I must pretend to be infected by you, so you can avoid the Grand Princess for a while.” Zhan Hui poured a cup of water for Zhan Lan, “But this is not a long-term plan.” Zhan Lan smiled, “Big brother, if you already have a girl you fancy, just swiftly finalize the engagement before meeting the Grand Princess. That would solve it!” Zhan Hui stared at Zhan Lan for a long time, then blushed and awkwardly said, “Do you mean to set a fake engagement with you, Lan’er?” Zhan Lan was speechless, slapping Zhan Hui on the arm, “Big brother, we can’t do this!” Even a fake engagement with her own brother was out of the question! If one day her true identity became known to the world, wouldn’t she be ridiculed? Zhan Hui chuckled, “Ah, big brother was just speaking casually. How could I joke about your marriage!” Zhan Lan leaned closer, whispering, “Big brother, what do you think of Chu Yin?” “I don’t fancy her, nor do I want to ruin her reputation, and she already has a marriage. Such unethical and disgraceful acts, we of the Zhan Family cannot do,” Zhan Hui refused. Zhan Lan awkwardly laughed, “Hehe, yeah, she might not agree either!” Zhan Hui nodded, “Let’s leave it at that for now. It’s all so sudden, let your big brother think it over. We’ll stall with the illness for now, and give me the medicine. If the Grand Princess visits again, I’ll poison myself.” “For now, that’s the only way,” Zhan Lan said, taking out the medicine powder from her sleeve and handing it to Zhan Hui, advising, “Just a mung bean-sized dose is enough.” Zhan Hui nodded, “Lan’er, there’s no need to mention this to father.” Zhan Lan nodded, both aware of Zhan Beicang’s loyalty to Emperor Xuanwu. Even if the Emperor ordered the Zhan Family to surrender their military power, he would comply, let alone having Zhan Hui become the Prince Consort and relinquish some military authority. After bidding farewell to Zhan Hui, Zhan Lan returned to her residence and soon feigned the illness as if infected by Zhan Hui. The Zhan Family was thrown into a state of anxiety. Liu Xi wanted to ask her uncle to treat Zhan Lan. Zhan Lan instructed, just say Doctor Tian has already seen me. Liu Xi understood; it seems to be a feigned illness, this is our own... ... Mu Yan, returning from handling a case at the Xingtian Department, first went to visit Miss Qingcheng. Then, he locked himself in his room. His information network was much broader than Si Jun’s, so he naturally knew about Emperor Xuanwu’s intention to make Zhan Hui the Prince Consort, and even today, the Grand Princess visited the General Mansion. Emperor Xuanwu’s plan to gradually undermine the Zhan Family had begun. But, this was also what he was happy to see. After all, the strength of the Zhan Family Army was not to be underestimated. In the future, whether they would become an obstacle in his plans was yet unknown. However, there was one thing that vexed him more. The intelligence provided by Liu Xi was utterly worthless; this line was considered broken. Vermilion Bird had already placed new spies within the General Mansion. Vermilion Bird just informed him about Zhan Hui’s situation in the General Mansion and took the opportunity to reveal the person Zhan Hui had met. Zhan Lan, that girl, actually disregarded her own safety to visit Zhan Hui, who was sick. The two even entered the room together, and it took a long time before Zhan Lan came out. What they talked about and did, no one knows. Moreover, Zhan Lan fell ill after returning from visiting Zhan Hui. Mu Yan took a sip of wine, feeling stifled: “Serves her right!” Who asked her to recklessly try to stop Zhan Hui from meeting the elder princess, she wanted to marry Zhan Hui so badly! Zhan Hui is indeed a talented and capable man, but in his eyes, he is just a greenhorn! Does Zhan Lan even understand what kind of man a real man is! “Vermilion Bird, this wine is too awful!” Mu Yan pushed the wine cup aside. Vermilion Bird bowed and said, “What wine does Master want to drink? Your servant will go buy it immediately.” Mu Yan looked into the distance, “Today’s meal was a bit greasy, let’s have Plum Wine!” Vermilion Bird twitched his lips, when did the Master change his taste, he previously said that Plum Wine was too sour and hard to swallow! “Yes!” ... The news of Zhan Lan falling ill made the people of General Mansion dare not to approach. Xiao Tao also stopped visiting Zhan Lan to take good care of Mrs. Li. Only Liu Xi stayed with her. Zhan Lan also enjoyed these quiet, undisturbed days. At least, Zhan Peng didn’t dare to provoke her anymore! “Zhan Lan!” The back door was suddenly knocked loudly. Zhan Lan was shocked, the sound was familiar! Liu Xi went to open the door, but Zhan Lan stopped her, it must be Chu Yin, she opened the door. “Chu Yin, my illness is contagious, you should go back!” Zhan Lan’s voice entered Chu Yin’s ears. Zhan Lan avoided her, but Chu Yin got angry. With a quick thought, she climbed on the shoulders of two servants and jumped into the back yard of the General Mansion. “Ouch!” Upon landing, she fell on her bottom, Chu Yin complained, “Zhan Lan, you heartless, you actually didn’t open the door for me?” From a distance, Zhan Lan saw Chu Yin dusting off her buttocks and limping towards her. “Come in quickly!” Zhan Lan said helplessly. Chu Yin saw red spots on Zhan Lan’s neck and wrists, and she pulled up Zhan Lan’s sleeve. Zhan Lan grabbed her hand and asked, “What are you doing?” Chu Yin suddenly laughed brightly, “Ah, your illness won’t infect others. When I was a child, I also came back from the mountains covered in red spots like these, my mother is excellent at acupuncture, she cured me with just a few needles!” “You mean to trouble your mother to treat me and Big Brother?” Zhan Lan tilted her head as she looked at Chu Yin. Chu Yin raised her eyebrows, pulling out a small cloth bag from her sleeve, “How could I? I’ve inherited the true skills of my grandfather and my mother, I came today to treat you!” Zhan Lan had actually forgotten that Chu Yin carried a small needle bag with her. During idle times, she had treated an old woman. It’s really strange, that old woman’s arms were always trembling, yet Chu Yin cured her with silver needles! Could it be, this rash, can also be treated? Zhan Lan looked skeptically at Chu Yin. Chu Yin lit a candle and gently sterilized the needle head, pulled Zhan Lan’s arm, and had her sit down. “Woof woof woof!” Little Black started barking. “Little Black, be quiet!” Chu Yin’s hand trembled slightly, her eyes giving a warning. Zhan Lan looked curiously at Little Black, wondering what was wrong, since early morning until now, Little Black has been restless. He wouldn’t eat anything given to him, he would either bark towards the outside or just spin around in circles.

Chapter 51 - 51 51 Mu Yan Want to Drink Plum Wine

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