Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 736: 736: Extra Story: This Life (4)

Chapter 736: Chapter 736: Extra Story: This Life (4)
Si Jun was dragged out, screaming as his flesh was cut off piece by piece, and finally burned alive.
In the last moment of his life, all the things he did in his previous life flooded into his mind.
His pupils shrank sharply, realizing that Zhan Lan was reborn for revenge, and Mu Yan hated him so much, certainly remembering everything from their past lives.
Si Jun laughed miserably in the fire, he lost, he lost in both lives.
The laughter stopped abruptly, and Si Jun died in the sea of fire.
Mu Yan then saw the dying Zhan Xuerou.
Following the same method, as Zhan Xuerou was dying, she also remembered everything from her past life.
Her expression was hideous and full of pain; it turned out she lost to Zhan Lan in both lives and died tragically at Mu Yan’s hands.
This was her fate!
Zhan Lan learned that Mu Yan had dealt with Si Jun and Zhan Xuerou.
She had a vague feeling whether Mu Yan, like her, had remembered things from the previous life.
However, Mu Yan didn’t show it.
It wasn’t until Xiao Chen came to see her that Mu Yan surprisingly agreed and left them alone to talk.
Xiao Chen had not seen Zhan Lan for a long time, his first words were a bit distant, “How have you been?”
Zhan Lan’s gaze fell on Xiao Chen’s cheek; in these years, apart from losing a bit of weight, nothing much had changed, she replied, “Not bad, how about you?”
Xiao Chen smiled, “Not bad as well.”
“Will you leave again after coming back this time?” Zhan Lan asked.
Xiao Chen shook his head, “I left before because my mother was ill, and over the years, I took her to see doctors, while traveling around the world. She passed away a month ago, peacefully. I don’t plan to come back for now, I intend to wander the world.”
Zhan Lan calmed her emotions; Xiao Chen was alone again now.
She smiled slightly, “If you need me to do anything, just say so.”
Xiao Chen’s lips held a trace of a smile, “Don’t worry, I’m not alone.”
Zhan Lan raised an eyebrow, “You’ve found someone?”
She truly felt happy for Xiao Chen because he hadn’t lived happily in these two lives.
If there was a girl who could accompany him, his heart would surely be happy!
Xiao Chen nodded, “Sort of, she’s willing to wander the world with me.”
“That’s good.” Zhan Lan genuinely rejoiced for Xiao Chen, grateful he hadn’t remembered everything from the previous life.
Forgetting some things was a good thing for him.
“Take care, Lan’er.” Xiao Chen’s voice was gentle.
“You too, big brother.” Zhan Lan responded.
Xiao Chen’s lips held a smile as he left the palace.
When he walked out of the palace, he looked up at the blue sky and white clouds as the flock of birds flew freely towards the distant forest.
In these years, he seemed to have changed, yet also not. Seeing Zhan Lan again, he was still nervous and deliberately concealed his feelings.
But, he let go.
Zhan Lan and Mu Yan were happy together, and he was happy for her.
Moreover, he found that after leaving Ding’an City, he encountered different people and things—a truly interesting life.
Judging from how Zhan Lan addressed and treated him, she must have known he liked her.
So just now, he lied to Zhan Lan, saying he had a girl he loved willing to wander the world with him.
Xiao Chen bid farewell to Huang Gun, Li Sui, and Dugu Yan; he wore a veiled hat and as soon as he stepped out of the suburbs, a little thief stole his money pouch.
Xiao Chen smiled and shook his head, “Got caught by a little thief!”
Suddenly, he heard the sound of a fight ahead; shortly after, a girl stepped on the little thief who stole from him earlier, bent down to pick up the money pouch, and scolded, “How hard it is to be a heroine! Is the world so peaceful? Mu Yan and Zhan Lan really cut off my chances…”
She suddenly noticed a man with an exceptional aura wearing a veiled hat, so she changed her tone, “I just can’t stand such petty thieves!”
“Spare me, auntie!” the thief, beaten black and blue, wailed.
Xiao Chen looked at the righteous girl; it turned out to be Shui Zhihan.
Years ago, he met Shui Zhihan, the daughter of the Shadow Sect Leader, now roaming the martial world.
Shui Zhihan kicked the thief in the stomach, scolding, “If I catch you stealing silver again, I’ll beat you every time! Get lost!”
Xiao Chen chuckled lightly, surprised that girls were still willing to roam the martial world with a sense of justice.
Shui Zhihan held up the money pouch and looked at Xiao Chen, “Is this yours?”
Xiao Chen nodded slightly.
Shui Zhihan tossed the money pouch over, then crossed her arms and reminded, “For a scholar like you, be careful when roaming the martial world in the future, keep your wealth hidden, or thieves will target you!”
Xiao Chen smiled, “Thank you, miss.”
Shui Zhihan watched the man’s departing figure, feeling he seemed familiar but didn’t think much of it.
Seven days later, Xiao Chen passed by Lizhou.
Recently mountain bandits appeared in Lizhou; he wanted to take a look.
As he reached halfway, he saw a veiled girl fighting one against ten against the bandits.
He took a careful look and found it was Shui Zhihan.
Shui Zhihan, in the midst of battle, noticed the unlucky fellow who lost his money pouch last time—how did he end up in the bandits’ den again!
Shui Zhihan fought while retreating, grabbing Xiao Chen’s arm, ready to flee.
“Why is it you again? I can’t help you today, go down the mountain via the path!”
Shui Zhihan pointed out the direction of the path to Xiao Chen while using her sword to block the bandits’ attacks.
The bandits arrogantly said, “The little lady dares to meddle, but her figure isn’t bad. Take her up the mountain to be the Village Chief’s Wife!”
Shui Zhihan cursed, “Disgusting!”
With those words, she stabbed and killed a bandit with her sword.
Then she looked around, seeing a dozen more bandits rushing down the mountain.
Realizing they were outnumbered, with an unfortunate fellow beside her, she urged, “Run quickly! If you don’t run, I can’t leave you behind!”
Xiao Chen was amused by Shui Zhihan’s words.
Just as Shui Zhihan thought Xiao Chen was unfortunate, suddenly Xiao Chen leaped forward, snatched an arrow from her hand, and in just a few breaths slaughtered several bandits.
Blood splattered on Xiao Chen’s veiled hat, and Shui Zhihan was stunned.
The unlucky fellow turned out to be a master!
With such skills, he could have been robbed of his money pouch!
While Shui Zhihan was marveling, Xiao Chen had already returned the sword to her.
Shui Zhihan’s pupils enlarged at the sight of corpses on the ground, utterly amazed.
Recalling Shui Zhihan’s kind reminder from last time, Xiao Chen turned and said, “Miss, your righteousness is admirable, but take care of your safety.”
After speaking, he was about to leave when Shui Zhihan grabbed his sleeve excitedly, “Haven’t we met before?”
Xiao Chen didn’t respond.
Shui Zhihan sized up the veiled Xiao Chen, pondering how many men in the world had such skills, and suddenly remembered, “You’re Mr. Xiao Chen!”
Xiao Chen removed his veiled hat, and Shui Zhihan exclaimed happily, “Mr. Xiao, it really is you!”
Xiao Chen nodded, “I am no longer an official in the court.”
Shui Zhihan laughed heartily, “Then I will call you Mr. Xiao!”
Xiao Chen smiled faintly.