Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback
Chapter 322: Discovering the Affair

Chapter 322: Chapter 322: Discovering the Affair

Zhan Lan looked at her and said, "Then today, you can be happy for a bit longer, while my big brother hasn’t come to catch you."

Chu Yin harrumphed coldly, "Anyway, we are grasshoppers on the same string. If your brother comes to catch me, I will notify your man immediately!"

Zhan Lan’s lips twitched slightly. Alright, the little girl has grown up, knowing how to make threats now.

Zhan Lan stuck out her pinky and said, "Then for the happiness of sisters, let’s agree not to betray one another!"

Chu Yin hooked pinkies with Zhan Lan, grinning, "That’s more like it!"

Zhan Lan arrived at the place Chu Yin mentioned, which truly was very private. After passing through alley after alley, they finally reached a secluded spot.

To avoid being caught once again, both donned veils, rendering their identities unrecognizable.

Following Chu Yin into a private room, a graceful and handsome young man in white said, "Ladies, my brother and I are at your service today."

Zhan Lan had just sat down when she heard this man’s soul-tempting voice and thought to herself, Chu Yin has brought her to a place that seems rather unreputable this time.

She lifted her eyelids and looked at the two delicate and tender young men kneeling on soft cushions opposite her. The two looked like scholars, but they seemed somewhat enchanting and not quite respectable.

Chu Yin said with squinted eyes smiling, "Bring over your best wine here, also fetch grilled fish, fish balls, phoenix claws, and peach blossom pastries for me."

Zhan Lan watched Chu Yin wave her hand majestically as the two men stood up and moved towards the door, then she leaned over and asked, "Are you treating today?"

Chu Yin chuckled, "How could it be appropriate for me to treat when you’re here?"

Zhan Lan shook her head speechlessly. Chu Yin really has a way!

In a short while, everything was ready, and the two men brought everything into the room.

The man in white kneeled beside Zhan Lan, pouring wine into a cup from a jug, and said, "Miss, this wine is called Bamboo Leaf Green Tea, the favorite of our guests. Please have a taste."

After discreetly testing for poison with a silver needle, Zhan Lan raised her cup and gently took a sip, then after a moment, she remarked, "Indeed, it’s not bad."

Chu Yin, while munching on fish balls, said, "Later, we can play Pai Gow with these two. If they lose, we can save on the wine and food bill!"

The corners of Zhan Lan’s lips curled up as she thought: Silly girl, they’ll let you win a round or two as a gesture, but you think they’ll let you win every hand?

After all, making a profit is the point of doing business.

The buyer can’t beat the seller’s cunning, and the wool comes from the sheep’s back!

Neither of them drank to excess, merely to a pleasant buzz, and the two men kept them company quietly, pouring wine occasionally without any inappropriate behavior.

Zhan Lan saw Chu Yin having a great time. Feeling bored as she drank, she turned to Chu Yin and said, "I’m going out to get some fresh air, I’ll be back soon."

Chu Yin, engrossed in playing Pai Gow, waved her hand nonchalantly without much concern.

Zhan Lan stood up and left with her veil on.

As soon as she took a few steps, she saw a familiar figure. Though the man was not in lavish attire, she recognized the Jade Pendant at his waist.

Moreover, the familiar silhouette of the woman who followed him into the room was unmistakable to Zhan Lan.

Zhan Lan took the opportunity when others were not paying attention to stealthily slip into the room next to theirs.

The wooden structure of the house was not very soundproof, and Zhan Lan hid behind a screen to eavesdrop on the conversation of the two.

First came the coquettish voice of the woman, "Your Highness, you haven’t come to see me for several days."

The man’s voice was suggestively shot back, "Don’t call me Your Highness; be careful—the walls have ears."

In the room, the woman leaned into the man’s embrace and said, "I’m about to marry him, but I don’t want to marry him at all. He and that Zhan Xuerou have been in an inappropriate relationship for a long time, and I don’t want to marry him..."

The man patiently soothed her, "My dear, marrying him will help me. Once it’s all done, I’ll bring you into the palace."

"But a good woman doesn’t serve two husbands!" the woman retorted with a pout.

The man laughed, "You’re already my woman, just play along with him at the event."

The woman frowned and said, "What if he discovers on our wedding night that I have already..."

The man comforted her, "Don’t worry, on that night I’ll find a way to get him drunk. The wedding planner is on my side, and with some tricks, he won’t realize a thing."

The woman let out a sigh of relief and said, "Fine, I’ll listen to everything you say... I’ll listen to you."

Next, there were some whispers and murmurs, and Zhan Lan tiptoed out of the room unnoticed.

After Zhan Lan returned to the room where Chu Yin was playing cards, her gaze was deep and heavy. Chu Yin glanced at her, "What’s wrong with you?"

Zhan Lan replied casually, "Nothing, just a bit tired."

Chu Yin said with a smile, "Then wait for me to win this round, and we can leave, haha!"

Zhan Lan leaned on the soft couch and teased, "That might take till tomorrow!"

"Nonsense!" Chu Yin retorted, not willing to give up and continued playing.

The two male attendants who were winning money were too embarrassed to continue and suggested, "Miss, perhaps we should call it a day!"

They were truly afraid that the miss would lose too terribly and never come back again.

Chu Yin waved her hand, "No way, come on, come on!"

Zhan Lan held her hand and said, "Let me do it!"

Chu Yin looked at Zhan Lan, "Your cards are even worse, let me continue..."

Zhan Lan covered Chu Yin’s mouth and said to the two men, "Do you dare to gamble with me on a big bet?"

The two men looked at each other and said, "Lady, please tell us."

Zhan Lan sat down opposite them, "Let’s decide the game in one round. If I lose, apart from the costs of alcohol and food, I will give each of you an additional one hundred taels of silver!"

The two brothers’ eyes lit up as they nodded, "Alright!"

Zhan Lan curved her lips into a smile, "If I win, all the money she lost will be wiped clean!"

The two brothers looked at each other; such a tempting offer was hard to refuse, and they both said in unison, "Okay!"

What followed left the two men stunned; Zhan Lan dealt the cards smoothly and quickly finished the game, beating them both thoroughly without leaving any chance for recovery.

The two brothers looked at Zhan Lan dejectedly, not expecting her to be such an expert.

They had underestimated this beauty. But losing to a beautiful woman like her wasn’t so bad—they at least got back the money for the food and drinks.

Chu Yin was also dumbstruck, as if she had received a huge shock, she said, "You, you, you... when did you become so skilled!"

Zhan Lan whispered in her ear, "I learned it in the military camp, I can’t just train all day long!"

Besides playing cards and mahjong, she indeed couldn’t find any other amusements.

"Let’s go!"

Chu Yin was pulled by Zhan Lan and left the secluded alley.

Chu Yin said in a toadying tone, "Why didn’t you keep playing? You have great luck and card skills!"

Zhan Lan looked at her with raised eyebrows from within the carriage, "Quit while you’re ahead, my lady!"

Chu Yin made a sound of understanding and got on the carriage.

Zhan Lan sat there pensive. The two people she met today, they both were acquaintances, and they actually had an affair!