Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 228: Mu Yan: I Miss You So Much I’m Almost Going Crazy...

Chapter 228: Chapter 228: Mu Yan: I Miss You So Much I’m Almost Going Crazy...

Zhan Lan felt the familiar presence behind her, and as she looked back, her cheek gently brushed against Mu Yan’s, whose eyes reflected the fireworks and were filled with longing, intensely warm and fervent.

Both pairs of eyes met, surprise and joy evident in Zhan Lan’s.

First, Mu Yan’s heartbeat became erratic and he stepped back, but then he swept Zhan Lan into his arms, hugging her tightly.

"How did you come here?" Zhan Lan’s cheek pressed against his chest, listening to his rapid heartbeat.

Mu Yan planted a kiss on her hair, "I missed you so much I was going mad..."

Zhan Lan gently pushed him away, but Mu Yan only hugged her tighter, "Don’t move, otherwise, I can’t guarantee I won’t do something else."

Hearing this, Zhan Lan curled her lips into a slight smile, Mu Yan still remembered his promise to her.

The two held each other like this until Mu Yan let her go.

Mu Yan in Zhan Lan’s eyes was thinner than when she last saw him.

His facial contours more defined, even more handsome.

Mu Yan looked out the window and said, "Come, I’ll take you somewhere."

Saying this, he took Zhan Lan’s wrist to leave. When they reached the tent entrance, he remembered her status and let go of her hand. frёewebnoѵēl.com

"Where are you taking me?"

Mu Yan looked towards the direction of Luoshui City, "How about spending Chinese New Year’s Eve in Luoshui City?"

"I need to inform General Xie," said Zhan Lan, naturally playful but burdened with responsibilities, turning around to make a report.

"I’ve already spoken, these few days you are mine," said Mu Yan in an uncompromising tone.

Zhan Lan puzzled, asked, "He agreed?"

Mu Yan stood with his hands behind him, looking at Zhan Lan, and said in a deep voice, "I was commanding him, not asking him."

Zhan Lan: "..."

"Is there official business for this trip?" Zhan Lan curiously asked.

After all, it would be impossible for officials from Ding’an City, especially to come to sensitive areas like the border, without Emperor Xuanwu’s permission.

"Under the pretense of visiting the border guards... to see you," Mu Yan’s smile gradually appeared, Zhan Lan rarely saw so many smiles on his face, it seemed he was very happy today.

"General Zhan!"

"Seal Keeper Mu!"

Passing soldiers saluted them, and Zhan Lan nodded in response.

Both of them took Mu Yan’s carriage to Luoshui City.

The streets were adorned with festive lights, with dragon and lion dance teams, and children’s faces filled with excitement, running after the teams.

Fireworks continually burst mid-air, unfolding, Zhan Lan looked up at the beautiful scene.

It is truly rare! To see such a scene in a place like Heifeng Pass.

She exclaimed excitedly, "I didn’t expect New Year’s Eve in Luoshui City to be so lively!"

Mu Yan watched as the fireworks illuminated Zhan Lan’s radiant cheeks; he smiled slightly seeing Zhan Lan’s smile, feeling that everything he did was worthwhile.

Located at the intersection between Beiyue and Nanjin, Luoshui City was neither large nor wealthy, especially on New Year’s Eve, gathering these people required much thought and expense.

Mu Yan, through her clothing, grasped her sleeve and led her to a clothing store.

"You’re taking me to buy clothes?" Zhan Lan looked around, the clothes inside the house were quite elaborate.

It might be because she hasn’t worn women’s clothing for too long, so she now finds these fancy women’s clothes appealing.

"New clothes for the New Year, go pick some."

Zhan Lan lowered her head and looked at the men’s clothing she was wearing, patched-up, and said, "You’re right, I almost lived like a man."

The enthusiastic smile on the face of the shop owner welcomed Zhan Lan to try on clothes.

It wasn’t until Mu Yan could no longer see Zhan Lan’s figure that the smile on his face finally faded away, replaced slowly by a look filled with heartache.

In Ding’an City, the young noblewomen of Zhan Lan’s age were all dressed to the nines, indulging in the joys of family life.

He immediately noticed that his girl’s skin had become rougher and she was thinner, even her hands bore calluses and fissures from frostbite.

Military training was harsh, they were defending the nation, couldn’t return home, and even lacked new clothes.

Mu Yan’s eyes reddened; he wished he could arrogantly lift Zhan Lan, tie her to a carriage, and bring her home.

Yet, he could not hinder Zhan Lan’s dreams, those were what she wanted to do, and Mu Yan respected that.

When Zhan Lan emerged from the inner room, she wore her hair in a simple bun, dressed in a red winter outfit, smiling at him, Mu Yan was astounded by how stunningly suitable these bright clothes were on Zhan Lan.

Mu Yan slightly curved his lips, touched her hair, and took out a hairpin from his chest to help Zhan Lan wear it.

Zhan Lan looked in the mirror, seeing the simple yet luxury hairpin probably of considerable value.

"You’ve bought me clothes and a hairpin, let me treat you to a meal!" Zhan Lan was in a great mood after seeing Mu Yan today, not realizing her own steps were brisk and light.

Mu Yan, seeing her girly appearance, felt a mix of heartache and joy.

Walking by her side, he said, "I’ve arranged everything, let’s go!"

Zhan Lan looked at him, "That’s too kind of you, making you spend again."

"You could just act coquettishly towards me more; a smile worth a thousand gold, I would break even!" Mu Yan teased her.

As the two walked in Luoshui City’s brightly lit streets, their stunning appearances and demeanor made the surrounding people pale in comparison.

Zhan Lan smiled brightly at Mu Yan, "A smile worth a thousand gold, then this miss could smile you into bankruptcy!"

Mu Yan looked at her adoringly, "Bankruptcy isn’t likely, it’s a delight for me."

While they were talking, on the second floor of Shuiyue Building, a man in a blue brocade robe embroidered with golden threads sat with a beauty showing her fragrant shoulders. His gaze suddenly fixed on the brightly smiling face of Zhan Lan.

His eyes gradually glazed over as if a fierce flame was burning within, and he rudely pushed away the beauty in his arms, exclaiming, "There actually exists such an exquisitely beautiful woman in the world!"

The Oiran beside him rolled her eyes in dissatisfaction, massaging the cloth in her hands.

A man in white robe, Ye Xiuhan, standing beside the blue-robed man, followed the direction of his finger.

Under the lantern, there stood an extraordinarily handsome man and woman.

Ye Xiuhan’s gaze darkened upon seeing Zhan Lan’s smiling face, murmuring, "It’s her...."

Then he saw the man turn around and walk forward with that woman. The moment Ye Xiuhan saw Mu Yan’s face, he instinctively turned away.

As Zhan Lan started walking away, the blue-robed man immediately grabbed Ye Xiuhan’s sleeve, saying, "Quick, bring that beauty over to me!"

Ye Xiuhan appeared respectful but his eyes were cold as he spoke, "The man beside her is not an ordinary person."

"What ordinary person! Does this prince... this young master have money, and am I not as handsome as him?" The blue-robed man leaned forward for a closer look.