Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 339: Complete Fallout, Ready to Take Action!

Chapter 339: Chapter 339: Complete Fallout, Ready to Take Action!

Madam Wang saw Zhan Lan meticulously planning for her second uncle’s career path and laughed, saying: "Lan’er, grandmother has brought some nourishing gifts for you. Take care of yourself and have a child soon. Grandmother is looking forward to holding her great-grandchild!"

Zhan Lan slightly smiled and said: "Then I will accept them, thank you, grandmother, but I must say one thing, if we are to play this game, it must be played for real, and not even grandfather can know about this matter!"

Madam Wang nodded. Zhan Xincheng turned to Zhan Lan and said: "Lan’er, rest assured, second uncle knows what he’s doing, we are heading back now."

"I will see you out." Zhan Lan got up, pretending to escort the three of them.

Zhan Xincheng waved his hand and said: "There’s no need, it’s unseemly, Princess should rest well."

Zhan Lan slightly nodded her head and said to the Hidden Guard: "See the guests out."

"Yes!" The Hidden Guard respectfully replied.

As Zhan Lan watched the back of the three leaving, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, her expression turning solemn and icy cold.

Sheathed the treasured sword, it remains a treasured sword, the beast will eventually awaken, its fangs still sharp.

The second branch of Zhan Family came faster than she had anticipated, and Zhan Xincheng even turned up at her doorstep.

Zhan Lan’s lips curled into a light smile. If the people of the second branch knew how they treated the first branch of the Zhan Family in her past life, they certainly wouldn’t come asking for her help.

She would have to ensure that the second and first branches of the Zhan Family completely break in the public eye, only then would it be convenient for her to make her move.

Not only would she drive the people of the second branch out of the General Mansion, but she would also make them the strays that everybody clamors to strike down! freēwēbηovel.c૦m

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In the evening, Zhan Lan was bathing when suddenly someone entered, alertness kicking in instinctively, but when she saw it was Mu Yan, she relaxed.

Mu Yan stood by the door frame, his gaze teasing as he looked at her.

Zhan Lan submerged herself deeper into the water, looking at Mu Yan, "What kind of look is that?"

Mu Yan’s eyes grew hotter, he walked over to her, pulled off his belt with one hand and his outer clothing fell to the floor.

The next moment, he entered the hot spring and leaned over, lifting Zhan Lan’s chin with his finger and said: "Master has been so well-behaved today, waiting for her disciple to dote on her after her bath."

Zhan Lan instantly felt her cheeks heating up, blocking the lips that Mu Yan brought closer.

"Wait a second, I have something to ask of you."

Mu Yan looked at her earnestly, whispering into her ear: "Ask me, you want to ask me to... "

"Be serious, I want to ask for your help to secure a third-rank official position for Zhan Xincheng at court."

Mu Yan smiled looking at her, "You’re planning to deal with Zhan Xincheng?"

Zhan Lan nodded, recounting the events of Zhan Xincheng’s visit to her mansion that day.

Mu Yan’s lips curled into a smile: "Initially, the evidence of Zhan Feng’s rebellion was brought by you, he must harbor resentment in his heart. You healed his wounds and pulled him back from death’s door, earning his trust. Now, you’re casting him out of the Zhan Family again, aiming to push him into a storm, is that right?"

Zhan Lan couldn’t disclose to Mu Yan about how Zhan Xincheng schemed against the first branch of the Zhan Family in her past life, so she replied: "Yes, I’ve found that he’s set on targeting the first branch of Zhan Family, so I’m just going along with his scheme."

Mu Yan nodded in agreement, "Alright, I’ll handle this matter."

Zhan Lan planted a kiss on Mu Yan’s cheek, "Thank you, husband!"

Mu Yan’s eyes heatedly gazed at her, his finger trailing from her cheek down to her chest, his voice husky: "Say it again."

"Thank you, husband..." Zhan Lan said bashfully.

Mu Yan pulled her into his arms, whispering in her ear: "Remove the first two words."

With kisses on her neck and earlobe, her body growing numb, she stammered, "Hus... band."

Mu Yan smiled, "My Lady, tonight your husband wishes to have a good night’s sleep, it’s all on you now..."

After finishing speaking, he leaned down to press close, and soon after, the room was filled with the sounds of soft moans and splashing water.

The two entangled in the bed till midnight before Zhan Lan could no longer hold up, and Mu Yan finally let her go.

Early the next day, Mu Yan got up and stretched his back.

Indeed, only after he wore out his little woman completely did she obediently sleep motionless through till noon.

Mu Yan looked at the love marks he left on Zhan Lan, his lips unconsciously curving into a smile.

Desire surged in his eyes; touching his little woman sent him into a frenzy.

Mu Yan resisted the urge to disturb her rest, got dressed, and left the room.

After all, he couldn’t delay the matters entrusted to him by his little girl.

...

After the morning court, the Crown Prince, feeling agitated, went to see the Empress.

Seeing his troubled expression, the Empress asked, "What’s wrong?"

The Crown Prince nodded and said, "Mother, the Minister of Revenue Huo Zheng is clearly siding with King Wei. The Ministry of Revenue controls the national finances; a son cannot be without such a crucial aid. It appears that Si Jun has already started to win him over, maybe he’s already Si Jun’s man!"

The Empress frowned, "The Ministry of Revenue is the head of the Six Ministries and very important to you. If he can’t be put to use by you, it would be better to deal with him sooner rather than later."

The Crown Prince nodded, "My strategist suggested that it is best to plant someone loyal to the Crown Prince within the Ministry of Revenue."

"Is there any vacancy in the Ministry of Revenue?"

"Huo Zheng is aloof and eccentric in character. All three of his deputy vice ministers have resigned, so now the position of Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue remains vacant."

The Crown Prince suddenly realized and said, "I understand now, we should find a suitable candidate for the position of Assistant Minister of the Revenue!"

The Empress nodded, "Go see if there is a suitable candidate. If so, go ahead and take care of Huo Zheng!"

"Yes, mother!"

The Crown Prince then cautiously inquired, "Mother, have you visited Father lately?"

The Empress scoffed and said, "Lady Yin Yi, who is now Si Jun’s fake mother, is currently taking care of him. I have visited once, and it seems his time is nearly up!"

Joy overflowed in the Crown Prince’s eyes, which he instantly suppressed. Upon his Father’s passing, the kingdom would be his!

The first thing he’d take care of then would be Si Jun!

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Prince Wei Mansion.

After Ji, Si Jun was also surprised and looked towards his strategist Nangong Li, "Master, why do you think Huo Zheng stands with me on the matter of the mines?"

Nangong Li slightly pursed his lips and smiled, "Your Highness, in the struggle for inheritance, nobody knows the final outcome until the very last moment. In my opinion, Huo Zheng is showing goodwill towards Your Highness on one hand, yet on the other hand, perhaps the next time a matter arises, he will stand with the Crown Prince. It’s difficult to decipher his thoughts; he’s likely watching and waiting."

Si Jun smiled faintly, "Then we must win him over quickly and not let the Crown Prince snatch him away. Were it not for Father’s serious illness, how could the Crown Prince act as regent and suppress me everywhere!"

"Your Highness, don’t worry. The Crown Prince is the regent, and if during this period, we create some trouble for him, leading to a big mistake, who will submit to him then?"

Si Jun’s eyes lit up, "Please enlighten me, master."

Nangong Li whispered some words into Si Jun’s ear, leaving Si Jun very satisfied.

"We’ll take our time with this matter and strike when the opportunity arises!"

Nangong Li said with a smile, "Your Highness, in three days’ time, it will be your wedding day. I hear that this Miss Bai from the Bai Family does not have a very good reputation."

Si Jun’s eyes turned cold, "The marriage was personally granted by the Emperor, now there’s no alternative!"