Chapter 67 - 67 67 Pursuing Zhan Lan

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Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Pursuing Zhan Lan Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Pursuing Zhan Lan Shen Shan’s expression leaped with excitement when he heard Zhan Lan say that, “Miss Zhan’s gift must be a grand one indeed!” Just now, Zhan Lan had nonchalantly revived his family’s shop, followed by their partnership agreement. If Zhan Lan were to give a gift, it would certainly be a generous one. Zhan Lan smiled and said: “It’s not that remarkable, but it can indeed make you a fortune!” Shen Shan’s eyes lit up as he attentively listened to Zhan Lan speak. Zhan Lan lowered her voice: “There is an ancestral gold mine in your family’s courtyard, right beneath the century-old pagoda tree. Dig around if you don’t believe it!” Upon hearing Zhan Lan’s words, Shen Shan looked at her incredulously, shaking his head: “Miss Zhan, you can’t be joking about this!” With a smile, Zhan Lan said: “This is what your ancestors left for you, your father should have told you about it!” In his previous life, when Shen Shan faced a devastating business failure that left him penniless, he prepared to hang himself under the big pagoda tree in his house. Climbing the tree to tie the rope, he never expected to find an inscription that read: “Beneath this tree lies a world!” Zhan Lan reminded him: “Didn’t your father tell you about the pagoda tree?” Looking utterly perplexed, as Shen Shan recalled the past, he suddenly smacked his head: “My father said, if business fails, never hang oneself on the big pagoda tree at home!” A twitch appeared at the corner of Zhan Lan’s eye. That hint from his father wasn’t clear enough! Seems like his eldest son didn’t know what that meant! Zhan Lan said earnestly: “See, your father has already told you, when there’s nowhere else to turn, go check under the pagoda tree!” Half believing and half doubting, Shen Shan replied: “Thank you for the tip, Miss Zhan. I’ll attend to your business urgently. After that, if I’m really destitute, I’ll go back home and dig for the gold mine!” Zhan Lan smiled, “All is well, feel free to do as you please!” Shen Shan didn’t completely believe what Zhan Lan said, taking it more as psychological consolation. With this, he could invest all his family’s fortune while still nurturing the hope of an ancestral fortune! After seeing off Zhan Lan, Shen Shan started preparing for his journey to Chunshui City. After leaving the Shen Family Rice and Wheat Store, Zhan Lan immediately went to the Qilin Underground Palace and met with Alchemist Qi and Granny Qi. A few days ago, Zhan Lan had sold two pieces of information related to the four great families, one of which was about a lady who kept watch over her husband taking a concubine. The lady wasn’t short on silver, but desperately short on love; she handed over the silver readily! Zhan Lan got a silver note of ten thousand taels, which she returned to Granny Qi. Granny Qi taunted playfully: “Oh my, little girl, didn’t you use to be hardly able to walk upon seeing silver? What’s gotten into you today? Even ten thousand taels of silver aren’t appealing anymore!” Zhan Lan’s lips curved into a smile: “I want to buy some wound ointments and bandages to take to Lianbian City. It’s too ostentatious to buy them outside. I’m hoping to get help from you two seniors!” Frowning, Alchemist Qi said: “Miss Zhan, you’re going to the frontier? You’re preparing for war!” Zhan Lan nodded, “I want to go help General Zhan and my elder brother!” “But these ointments and bandages amount to several carts full. Are you planning to transport them yourself?” Granny Qi expressed concern. Zhan Lan nodded, “I’ll travel by the merchant routes and disguise myself as a merchant. I also need to trouble the five brothers for escort!” Zhan Lan glanced at Long Kong and his four companions who followed her back. “No way!” Young Master’s voice rang out coldly. Zhan Lan saw Young Master emerge from the shadows, his face looking less than pleased. Surprised at him, she laughed: “Ah, you’ve grown taller, Young Master!” Feeling proud inside after being addressed by Zhan Lan, Xiao Luobai was determined! With a bit more effort, he’d grow as tall as Zhan Lan! And he wouldn’t be seen by Zhan Lan as a little kid anymore! Curious, Zhan Lan inquired: “Young Master, why don’t you agree?” Young Master Xiao Luobai met Zhan Lan’s direct gaze and stammered: “I think the frontier is dangerous. We should... should send another five Death Guards to accompany you!” Granny Qi was almost too embarrassed to look at her own Young Master. Before seeing Zhan Lan, Xiao Luobai toughly denied liking her every day. Seeing her in person, he sternly refused Zhan Lan at first, but then wanted to add another five Death Guards for her! Alchemist Qi quickly echoed, stroking his beard: “Indeed, the journey to the frontier is perilous, you must take more people. Miss Zhan, I have some excellent medicinal ointments for treating injuries, take these with you!” Zhan Lan quickly agreed, and Granny Qi rolled her eyes. This old man really treats Zhan Lan as if she were his own granddaughter, he’s so caring! After thanking the three of the Qilin Underground Palace repeatedly, Zhan Lan returned to General Mansion and calmly awaited departure the next day. Before leaving, she left a letter in her room. Liu Xi held onto the letter, waiting to reveal it when people from Zhan Family asked. Liu Xi twiddled a handkerchief, not giving up she implored: “Miss, let me follow you please!” Zhan Lan waved her hand: “The lady is sick, Xiao Tao can’t manage on her own. If you encounter any problems just bear with it. You must take care of yourselves. I’ve left someone in the mansion to protect you all in secret.” “Yes, thank you, Miss!” Liu Xi said gratefully. Liu Xi understood that by leaving her behind, Zhan Lan was showing trust. Zhan Lan quickly tied her hair into a ponytail, dressed up in men’s clothes, donned a veil, mounted a black horse, and left Ding’an City. On the outskirts, she joined the caravan transporting the medicinal ointments and bandages, heading toward Lianbian City together. ... After Zhan Lan set off, Liu Xi was washing her clothes in the courtyard. Hearing someone knock on the door, it was Lady Chu Yin’s voice. She dried her hands to open the door. Seeing Zhan Lan absent, Chu Yin pressed Liu Xi about where Zhan Lan had gone. Liu Xi avoided giving a direct answer. Finally, Chu Yin played hardball: “If you won’t tell me, I won’t leave. I’ll wait for Zhan Lan to come back!” Feeling compelled, having no choice, Liu Xi disclosed to Chu Yin about Zhan Lan heading to Lianbian City. Chu Yin’s eyes widened: “She didn’t even call me to join her, that heartless girl. I’ll chase after her!” Liu Xi never imagined that Miss Chu would be so daring. Had she known, she would’ve never told her! Liu Xi caught hold of Chu Yin, intending to chase after Zhan Lan: “You cannot go, Miss Chu, it’s too dangerous. Rest assured, my lady has protection!” Chu Yin huffed: “Humph, I’ll chase after her right now, I have protection too!” Unable to persuade Chu Yin, Liu Xi watched her leave helplessly. Chu Yin sat in the carriage, saying to the two Protectors who came with her: “First, I have to return home, I need to get something!” In her heart, she wasn’t just thinking about Zhan Lan, there was another person as well!

Chapter 67 - 67 67 Pursuing Zhan Lan

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