Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 277: A Battle Between Four People

Zhan Lan lazily glanced at Zhan Xuerou and did not reply.

Zhan Xuerou continued, "Today, King Wei accompanied me here..."

She spoke with pride, hoping to intentionally provoke Zhan Lan, who scoffed coldly and said, "I saw him; King Wei is heading this way."

Zhan Xuerou’s expression changed; Si Jun couldn’t see where she was standing. Was he trying to get closer to Zhan Lan while she was away?

"Zhan Lan, are you deliberately seducing my husband?" Zhan Xuerou became alert.

Zhan Lan looked at Zhan Xuerou as if looking at a fool, "Hmm, why don’t you hide and listen, and see who seduces whom?"

Zhan Xuerou also wanted to listen and find out whether her future husband was here for her or Zhan Lan.

So, she angrily walked into the inner room, wanting to hear what exactly Si Jun wanted to say to Zhan Lan.

Zhan Lan indifferently poured herself a cup of tea as Si Jun, with a smile in his eyes, approached.

Upon seeing Zhan Lan, he was momentarily startled; the last time he saw her at the hunting ground, she was dressed as a man, whereas today, she wore a purple dress that made her skin look smooth and fair. With light makeup, she was stunningly beautiful.

He had never realized how beautiful Zhan Lan was.

Zhan Lan didn’t even look at him, just quietly sitting as Si Jun stepped inside, nodding and saying, "General Zhan, are you alone?"

Zhan Lan ignored him, but Si Jun didn’t get angry and continued with a smile, "We only briefly met at the hunting ground last time, and ever since, the image of your valiant figure often appears in my mind."

If Zhan Lan hadn’t been familiar with Si Jun’s deceitful ways from her past life, she might have believed his acting, as he looked at her tenderly, seemingly in love with her for all eternity.

In the inner room, Zhan Xuerou heard Si Jun’s words and clenched her fists; she wanted to find out what else Si Jun would say.

Seeing Zhan Lan not responding, Si Jun thought she was still angry about him being with Zhan Xuerou, he continued, "Lan’er, I know you might think I am with Zhan Xuerou and be angry at me, but I have my reasons."

"The first time we met was when you were fourteen, I can’t forget the way you looked at me from afar. But as a prince, my life will not be confined to one woman only, yet, you have always held an important place in my heart."

Si Jun gradually moved closer to Zhan Lan, Zhan Xuerou in the inner room nearly lost her mind with anger, but she held it back, wanting to listen till Si Jun finished.

Si Jun stood beside Zhan Lan, lowering his voice, tenderly saying, "I know you are now to marry my Imperial Uncle, but engagement is not marriage. Give me a chance, will you? It’s my fault that I didn’t step forward and confess my feelings to you earlier. If you agree, I’ll make you my official wife."

Zhan Lan looked at him emotionlessly, "What about Zhan Xuerou then?"

Si Jun, seeing that Zhan Lan had finally spoken, said excitedly, "She has already given herself to me, I cannot abandon her. Will you be the official wife, and she the consort?"

As he spoke, Si Jun reached out to touch Zhan Lan’s cheek.

Zhan Lan suddenly laughed and slapped Si Jun across the face.

Si Jun froze, the burning sensation on his face letting him know Zhan Lan had hit him.

Just as he was about to get angry, the door of the inner room was slammed open by Zhan Xuerou, her face full of tears and anger as she looked at Si Jun, "Your Highness, I didn’t expect you to be such a person!"

Seeing Zhan Xuerou, Si Jun’s expression changed drastically; he immediately stepped forward to grab her hand and soothe her, "Listen to me, I’ll explain when we get back..."

As the two were in a standoff, a cold, stern voice came from the doorway.

"If you don’t give me an explanation today, don’t think about leaving this room!"

Si Jun and Zhan Xuerou both looked towards the door to see the cold and imposing Mu Yan.

His expression was icy as he looked at Si Jun, who nervously said, "Imperial Uncle, today’s matter is a misunderstanding."

Mu Yan walked over step by step and looked at the swollen cheek of Si Jun. He leaned down, grabbed Zhan Lan’s hands, and asked, "Did it hurt when you hit him?"

Zhan Lan smiled and said, "Not too bad."

Si Jun, feeling guilty, wanted to drag the tearful Zhan Xuerou away, but Mu Yan coldly said, "Si Jun, Zhan Lan is your Imperial Aunt, you disregard human relations and covet your Imperial Aunt, what should your crime be!"

Si Jun glanced at the expressionless Zhan Lan, it seemed she really did not like him at all, there was even disgust in her eyes.

He tested step by step, thinking Zhan Lan was shy, that was why she did not respond.

Now it seems, Zhan Lan was scheming against him!

Si Jun couldn’t deny he said those words to Zhan Lan, he muttered, "I should not covet the Imperial Aunt, from now on, I will not trouble her."

After finishing this declaration, he was about to pull Zhan Xuerou away, but Mu Yan blocked his path. Turning to the Hidden Guard behind him, he said, "Break one of his fingers. If there is another time, break his hands and legs!"

His voice was exceedingly cold, carrying the wrath of an emperor.

Si Jun clenched his teeth, his Death Guard charged forward.

Mu Yan stepped closer to the Death Guard, his overpowering aura made them step back.

Meanwhile, Yun He dragged someone outside, Si Jun was no match for Yun He. Yun He held down Si Jun’s fingers, the knife fell, and one finger from the right hand was severed.

Si Jun let out a stifled grunt, staring venomously at his severed finger.

His Death Guard helped him up, and Hei Yu arrived, witnessing the scene.

Si Jun, with his hands behind his back, gestured for Hei Yu to stay hidden, now was not the right time to confront the Regent King head-on.

Zhan Xuerou, having seen the scene before her, was frightened silly. She was Princess Wei, but at this moment, how could she not stand in front of her future husband?

She ran to Si Jun’s side, crying and said, "Let’s go see a doctor!"

Blood dripped from Si Jun’s finger, and his men took the severed finger and quickly left.

People on the first floor of the auction house also heard some noises from above, someone saw the blood flowing from Si Jun’s hand as he was escorted out by the Hidden Guard.

Sharp-eared people at the stairwell listened and speculated, "His Highness, King Wei, actually coveted the Regent Princess Consort, General Zhan slapped him, and the Regent King broke his finger!"

Those who could come to Qingtian Auction House were either rich or esteemed, people quietly discussed among themselves.

"Can it be, King Wei is too flirtatious, already together with the legitimate daughter of the Zhan Family, yet still hooking up with General Zhan."

"Indeed, it’s unexpected, he looked gentle and mild, such a flirtatious man who disregards human relations!"

"He truly deserved the beating, deserved the broken finger!"

"I’ve heard tales of the Regent King being flirtatious, but I have never seen the Regent King with any woman other than General Zhan. From all these clues, it seems to be just political adversaries spreading rumors!"

"Exactly, look how well the Regent King treats General Zhan, always trying to win her heart in various ways!"

Some people secretly looked towards the largest private room on the second floor, sighing, "That room upstairs, supposedly belongs to the auction house owner; the Regent King must be planning to bid on something for General Zhan, truly envying only lovebirds and not immortals!"

In the private room, Mu Yan walked to Zhan Lan’s side, watching her, "Lan’er, are you okay?"

Zhan Lan repeatedly wiped her hand that had slapped Si Jun’s face, smiling, she said, "Very good."

Mu Yan smiled, sat beside her, and just as he sat down, the auctioneer from Qingtian Auction House stepped into the center of the hall, announcing loudly, "The Qingtian Auction House auction starts now!"