Chapter 56 - 56 56 Zhan Lan Enters the Palace

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Chapter 56: Chapter 56 Zhan Lan Enters the Palace Chapter 56: Chapter 56 Zhan Lan Enters the Palace Zhan Lan looked at the shredded clothes with a calm expression, “No need, what she shredded was merely my past, just some clothes. I can buy more!” Xiao Tao hesitated for a moment and then took out her own purse, “Miss, this is my monthly allowance. Use it to buy new clothes!” Zhan Lan smiled and pushed Xiao Tao’s hand back, “No need, I am not that poor!” Liu Xi chuckled secretly, this girl Xiao Tao really had no idea that their Miss was not lacking silver now. Zhan Lan instructed the two of them, “If they come again, do not confront them directly. I’m going to visit my elder brother. Xiao Tao, if anything happens, just follow Liu Xi’s orders.” “Alright, Miss,” Xiao Tao nodded. She only now realized that just now Liu Xi had hinted at her to go and inform the Old General, but in her confusion, she had lost perspective. A feeling of being trusted welled up in Liu Xi’s heart, it seemed that the Miss considered her to be someone reliable. Her heart pounded, feeling guilty towards Zhan Lan. Before, Mu Yan had instructed her to monitor Zhan Lan, maybe now it was time to find a suitable moment to inform the Miss! ... The next afternoon, dressed in a newly acquired moon-white embroidered dress, Zhan Lan boarded the carriage bound for the palace. The situation was urgent, and the off-the-rack dress wasn’t a perfect fit. The slightly small dress perfectly accentuated her graceful figure and her ethereal demeanor. Zhan Liluo shared the carriage with her. Zhan Liluo was dressed flamboyantly today, since Zhan Xuerou was still recuperating and couldn’t attend the Flowers Banquet. As the legitimate eldest daughter of the second branch, she carried herself with full pomp. Naturally, Zhan Lan and she did not get along, but on the way, Zhan Liluo, seeing Zhan Lan dressed in such a simple manner, did not take her seriously at all. With her attire, she was certain to be drowned out among the multitude of noble ladies. Zhan Liluo was also puzzled as to why Zhan Lan’s name was on the list of those entering the palace. She touched the gemstone hairpin on her forehead, sharing a carriage with such an insignificantly ranked foster girl was an absolute disgrace! Zhan Lan’s eyes were lightly closed, leaning against the carriage, she did not care how Zhan Liluo saw her! In her past life, she was the Empress of Nanjin. She had organized the Flowers Banquet herself. Now, seeing Zhan Liluo so triumphant, little did she know the banquet tested a person’s vitality, spirit, and temperament. The Flowers Banquet, from appreciating flowers, to the feast, to strolling in the garden to watching fireworks at the Heavenly Altar. These activities required one to maintain good physical and mental well-being. She was so excited now, and with such heavy accessories on her head, she was likely to show signs of weariness halfway through the banquet. Then, she wouldn’t be smiling like this. Zhan Peng and Zhan Hui were in the same carriage. The two did not speak at all on the way, Zhan Hui, like Zhan Lan, had his eyes closed, ignoring Zhan Peng. Zhan Peng was also very excited because today, he had prepared a big gift for Zhan Hui! Even the young Marquis had no idea of his plan! Today in the imperial palace, it was exceptionally bustling with activity, in the spring season, the Imperial Garden was ablaze with blooming flowers. Upon the Zhan Family’s four people’s arrival in the palace, during the interval of flower viewing, Zhan Lan was stopped by a nanny. Zhan Lan looked closely and saw the person was Nanny Xie from the entourage of the Crown Princess. Nanny Xie’s triangular eyes sized up Zhan Lan from top to bottom. Zhan Lan met her unkind gaze head-on; this nanny was cruel and ruthless, the most trusted person of the Crown Princess. Nanny Xie glanced at Zhan Lan, “Miss Zhan, the Crown Princess invites you to have a chat.” Zhan Liluo glanced at Zhan Lan, such good luck! The Crown Princess actually wanted to see her! Zhan Hui looked at Zhan Lan with concern and said, “Miss, please lead the way.” “Miss Zhan Lan!” Zhan Hui did not want Zhan Lan to meet with the Crown Princess, that nanny did not seem like a good person at first glance. Zhan Peng stopped Zhan Hui, smiling, “Big brother, the Crown Princess wants to see our Miss Zhan Lan; that is an honor.” Zhan Hui pushed Zhan Peng away with a shove, anxiously watching Zhan Lan’s departing back. Zhan Lan made a gesture towards Zhan Hui behind her, indicating for him to be at ease. Nanny Xie led Zhan Lan toward the residence of the eldest princess. As they walked, Zhan Lan suddenly exclaimed in surprise, “Nanny, I just saw a figure!” “Stop spouting nonsense and scaring yourself!” Nanny Xie rolled her eyes in annoyance. However, Zhan Lan urgently grasped Nanny Xie’s hand, insisting, “Really, I saw a woman float by, and she had a red scar on her face.” The words from Zhan Lan startled Nanny Xie, who shivered and looked around nervously, shouting loudly, “Don’t frighten people!” Zhan Lan described the woman’s appearance in greater detail, causing Nanny Xie’s back to be soaked with sweat. She shouted, “Stop talking!” The sun was about to set now, and the banquet was about to begin. Could it be that ghosts truly existed? Suddenly, Zhan Lan looked down at Nanny Xie’s clothes, plucked a red silk thread from her and demanded, “Nanny, what is this!” Upon seeing the red silk thread, Nanny Xie screamed and turned deathly pale, running away in a panic as if she had gone mad, without a care for Zhan Lan. Zhan Lan watched Nanny Xie’s retreating back with a cold laugh. Years ago, Nanny Xie had killed a palace maid who had reported her for selling palace goods. The palace maid died on the day of her wedding, her face disfigured by a burn from Nanny Xie’s branding iron, and was ultimately strangled to death with a red cord. Nanny Xie might not have believed it if it came from someone else. But hearing this from Zhan Lan, who was visiting the palace for the first time, naturally she was extremely frightened. Originally, she planned to find a place to teach Zhan Lan a lesson, but she suddenly lost the mood. Zhan Lan shook her hand disgustedly, which had touched Nanny Xie, and turned to walk away. She left quickly, lest any more mishaps occur. Today, as she revisited the past, she was all too familiar with the palace. Even with her eyes closed, she could find her way to the banquet. Zhan Lan’s eyes shone like stars, looking at the palace before her. She had returned! And revenge had come too! One day, the people of the Si Family would pay a heavy price! Led by a palace maid, Zhan Lan arrived at the location of the banquet. Zhan Lan sat at a seat in the back, a low-key corner, not wanting to attract too much attention. So, Zhan Peng’s warning yesterday was superfluous! At today’s banquet, she only wished to act moderately, avoiding the royal family’s notice, as that was her method of self-preservation before her wings were fully spread. Zhan Lan was dressed in a pale moon-white gown with simple tassel accessories on her head. Under the light and shadow, the tassels hung down, accentuating her features even more dazzlingly and elegantly. Several noble ladies cast malicious glances at her, but Zhan Lan remained composed and unmoved. She glanced at a row of seats below the main one and saw a kind-looking woman dressed in plain clothes with her black hair held up by a jade hairpin, sitting out of place there. Zhan Lan restrained her gaze; this woman was important to her. Fortunately, she had also come today! After a short while, the princess and the Empress Dowager arrived, surrounded by palace maids. Both were dressed in splendid attire, with very precious headpieces. Just as everyone rose to greet the Empress Dowager, a man entered the Fengwu Hall, and all eyes turned to look. The man stepping into the Fengwu Hall was stunningly handsome, dressed in a pale moon-white robe with silver floral patterns, tall and dignified, emanating a domineering presence that seemed to shake the heavens. His face was as defined as a sculpture, with sharp angles and edges. His lush, thick black hair was held high with a jade crown, and beneath a pair of sword-like eyebrows were enchanting eyes, a mole at the corner adding an exotic allure. Below his tall nose, his moderately full red lips held a careless, subtle smile. Even with such a faint smile, it was intimidating. Even the Empress Dowager was taken aback. How did he come to be here! This man never attends the Flowers Banquet!

Chapter 56 - 56 56 Zhan Lan Enters the Palace

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