Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback
Chapter 573: Only Selling Skills, Not Body!

Chapter 573: Chapter 573: Only Selling Skills, Not Body!

Huang Gun chuckled, "Lord Lu, I really have no insightful ideas."

Lu Zhong sighed silently to himself, wondering what this Vice Minister Huang could possibly accomplish.

"Alright then, since Her Majesty the Empress is present, I shall consult with her."

Huang Gun immediately stopped him, "Lord Lu, Her Majesty has caught a cold. I just went to see her, but she is not receiving any visitors."

"Are the accompanying palace maids taking good care of Her Majesty?" Lu Zhong asked.

Huang Gun replied earnestly, "Yes, they are taking care of her closely."

Wang Qingchen frowned slightly. Could it be that Her Majesty caught a cold after viewing the snow with him the other day?

He felt a sudden pang of guilt but dared not ask further questions.

After the discussion, everyone went their separate ways, and Huang Gun suspiciously followed Zhan Hui, watching him enter Zhan Lan’s residence.

He immediately stepped forward and pulled Zhan Hui aside.

"Big brother, our Main General went out to handle some matters but doesn’t want anyone to know, so please help to keep it a secret."

"What?" Zhan Hui finally understood why Huang Gun had seemed so secretive along the way.

Huang Gun was covering for Zhan Lan. Knowing his sister well, Zhan Hui understood that if Zhan Lan was deliberately keeping something from them, she must have left Shuiyu City.

"Why didn’t you tell me earlier?" Zhan Hui said, annoyed.

Huang Gun scratched his head, "Big brother, how could I manage anything our Main General decides to do? Who can stop her from doing what she wants?"

"Did she take anyone with her?" Zhan Hui asked worriedly.

Huang Gun patted his chest in assurance, "Yes, she took quite a few Hidden Guards with her."

Zhan Hui looked at Huang Gun’s serious expression, "Don’t tell anyone else, besides me, that my sister has left the hostel. If she has left, then who is in her room?"

"Her two close palace maids, named Qiufeng... oh no, Qiuyue, and Xiao Tao."

Zhan Hui looked at Huang Gun, thinking to himself: It’s impressive that he can remember others’ names well; mistaking people is a common thing.

Zhan Lan recommended Huang Gun; maybe his abilities would truly be beneficial for the negotiations!

...

Two days later, Zhan Lan and the Silver-faced Fox, along with the Hidden Guards disguised as house servants, successfully sneaked into the Eastern Wei’s royal city.

The group checked into an inn, with the Silver-faced Fox staying in the room to the left of Zhan Lan’s, and Qin Ming and others occupying the room to the right.

The Silver-faced Fox knocked and entered, as Zhan Lan sized him up, her gaze resting on the jade pendant at his waist.

The Silver-faced Fox immediately hid the jade pendant at his waist, promptly covering his body with his hands, "Mr. Lan, don’t be covetous of my body!"

Zhan Lan sneered coldly, "Let’s talk about business now."

The Silver-faced Fox sat across from her and opened his folding fan, "What is it? Not satisfied with your looks and want me to alter your appearance?"

Zhan Lan smirked, "Previously, I was afraid you’d run; now I can speak. I’ve heard Princess Anyang of Eastern Wei, Tan Xiyan, is already twenty-five and still unmarried, but there are quite a number of favorites maintained in the Princess Mansion."

The Silver-faced Fox closed his fan and nodded, "I have heard of this extravagant princess. It is said the Princess Mansion houses over a hundred courtesans, each with unique talents."

He looked suspiciously at Zhan Lan, "Why are you asking about this?"

Zhan Lan gave a sly smile, and the Silver-faced Fox felt a sudden chill at her grin.

Suddenly a realization dawned on him, and he widened his eyes, pointing to his face, "You’re not planning to make me..."

Zhan Lan nodded, "Hmm, you guessed it right."

"No, no, no, I refuse," the Silver-faced Fox frowned, his eyebrows knit tightly together.

Zhan Lan rubbed her fingers together, "Since you’re unwilling, I’ll just tell your master everything you’ve been up to all these years."

The Silver-faced Fox was taken aback, a dangerous glint in his eyes. How did Zhan Lan know about his master?

Zhan Lan propped her chin watching him, "Don’t worry—your master is doing well. He’s a friend of mine. I thought of Divine Hand Wu Zhihe when I saw the blue jade pendant at your waist."

The Silver-faced Fox looked at her with suspicion, "How do you know my Master?"

Zhan Lan smiled lightly; after being reincarnated, she searched everywhere for the Wuming War Spear but couldn’t find it. She even visited Divine Hand Wu Zhihe, who told her that the spear had been sold.

Three months later, Mu Yan found the Wuming War Spear at Putuo Temple.

She relied on the Wuming War Spear to become the Martial Arts Champion, and then revisited Wu Zhihe, who was delighted that the Wuming found its rightful owner.

She repeatedly made military achievements, and Wuming War Spear became one of Wu Zhihe’s most prized creations.

Just like in the previous life, she also became friends with Divine Hand Wu Zhihe.

During a casual chat, Wu Zhihe mentioned a proud apprentice of his, who, unfortunately, didn’t favor making hidden weapons or blades. The apprentice crafted a carving knife simply for disguise skills.

Wu Zhihe also mentioned his apprentice had an identical jade pendant; however, due to a misunderstanding, the apprentice threw the pendant into a lake and disappeared thereafter.

Zhan Lan discovered the Silver-faced Fox’s jade pendant and associated excellent disguise skills while playing Pai Gow, deducing his identity.

When the Silver-faced Fox assisted her with disguise, she saw the exquisite carving knife, which only an heir of Divine Hand Wu Zhihe could craft.

Zhan Lan looked into the Silver-faced Fox’s eyes, "Coincidentally, my Wuming War Spear was crafted by your master."

The Silver-faced Fox’s eyes turned sorrowful, "Is he doing well now?"

Zhan Lan beamed brightly, "Your master remains independent and majestic as ever, like a banished immortal. No need to worry; he’s only thirty, full of vigor, sight clear, and hearing sharp!"

The Silver-faced Fox, somewhat uneasy, averted his gaze, "Since you’re friends, why use him to threaten me then?"

Zhan Lan gave a sly smile, "Because you are a wayward apprentice."

The Silver-faced Fox twitched his lips, "I concede defeat to you."

Zhan Lan’s smile deepened, "So you agree to be a favorite for Princess Anyang?"

The Silver-faced Fox rolled his eyes, "I only sell my skills, not my body!"

Zhan Lan curved her lips, "Alright, I need my people in the Princess Mansion to play the part of favorites. I need your cooperation to bring out what I want quickly."

The Silver-faced Fox placed the fan on the table, propping himself on the table and looked at Zhan Lan, "You’re said to be even more handsome than I am. After all, both you and the princess are women, you won’t lose anything. Why not have you go instead?"

"No, that’s too risky. I can’t expose my identity," Zhan Lan immediately refused.

The Silver-faced Fox twitched his lips again, "Isn’t my life considered valuable, my dear lady?"

Zhan Lan propped her chin while watching him, "Dear lady here has already paid you."

The Silver-faced Fox took a deep breath, exhaling air in resignation, asking, "What’s the contact signal? How do I get Princess Anyang to notice me? Are you certain she’ll definitely take a liking to me?"