The abstinent and powerful minister is cold and aloof during the day, but he adores her in his dream

Chapter 76 Anyone who didn't know better would think you were a married couple.

Yaoguang Pavilion.

When Zhiwan woke up, she found that it was still dark outside.

Thinking of what the man in her dream had said, she felt somewhat annoyed.

That man actually thought she was a prostitute?

But then she thought, let it be a misunderstanding, she never intended for him to know her identity anyway.

This misunderstanding can save her a lot of trouble.

With that thought, Zhiwan was no longer angry.

But thinking about what that man did to her in her dream, she couldn't help but touch the base of her thigh.

After it was over, the area was scorched and felt very hot.

But it doesn't hurt now.

Even so, she still took off her pants and checked them over.

Seeing that there were no marks on her delicate, fair skin, she finally felt relieved.

However, she really learned something new tonight.

So that's what men and women are like, they can do it through pants...

She felt something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

Thinking that she would be going to the Prince of Gaoyang's residence the next day, she stopped thinking about it and lay down to sleep again.

The next day.

Just as Zhiwan finished dressing, Granny Fang came over.

“Miss, Madam has asked this old servant to accompany you to the Prince of Gaoyang’s residence.”

"Thank you for your trouble," Zhiwan said.

"This is a birthday gift prepared by the madam," said Granny Fang, handing a box to Zhiwan for inspection.

When Zhiwan opened it, she saw that it contained a pair of ruby ​​earrings.

Such a gift is neither too expensive nor too perfunctory, making it very suitable as a birthday present for Princess Gaoyang.

"Aunt is so thoughtful." Zhiwan closed the lid and handed it back to Granny Fang for safekeeping.

She had originally prepared a landscape painting she had painted before as a birthday gift for Xuan Yuanjing, but since her aunt had prepared another gift, she no longer needed to send that painting.

When they arrived at the front yard, Lu Jinglan and Lu Lan were already there.

Seeing Granny Fang following behind Zhiwan, the two were somewhat surprised. "Granny Fang, are you going along?"

Granny Fang smiled and nodded, "Madam asked this old servant to go with her so that she can take care of Miss Biao."

Lu Jinglan's eyes flashed, and she nodded, "Sister-in-law, you've thought of everything so carefully."

A hint of jealousy flashed in Lu Lan's lowered eyes.

Auntie was really good to Zhiwan, always thinking of her needs. Even when she went out to a banquet, she would have her trusted nanny Fang accompany her.

When she looked up again, there was no difference on her face. She walked over, took Zhiwan's hand affectionately, and praised her, "Sister Zhiwan, you look so beautiful today. This dress really suits your skin tone."

Today, Zhiwan wore a purple dress and her hair was simply styled into a single bun, tied with a ribbon of the same color, and adorned with only a single gemstone flower.

It looks simple, yet it gives people a sense of nobility.

"Don't laugh at me." Zhiwan smiled and withdrew her hand.

Ever since she learned that Lu Lan might blame her for what happened, she had become wary of her.

Lu Lan's sudden intimacy with her seemed unusual to her.

"It's getting late, let's go." Zhiwan looked at Lu Jinglan.

Lu Jinglan nodded. "Let's go."

Three carriages were parked outside the mansion gate.

The first carriage was Lu Zhan's personal carriage.

Chen Jiu, who was waiting there, saw Zhi Wan come out and quickly reported to the people in the carriage, "Young Master, Miss Biao has come out."

"Hmm," Lu Zhan responded, without showing his face.

Lu Lan spotted Lu Zhan's carriage and Chen Jiu waiting there at a glance, and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, is Big Brother also going out?" Upon hearing this, Zhi Wan and Lu Jinglan looked towards the carriage and indeed saw that it was Lu Zhan's carriage.

Lu Jinglan had already walked over quickly. "Jinzhi is back so early today?" As she spoke, she approached the carriage and knocked on the windowpane. "Jinzhi!"

Hearing the sound, Lu Zhan didn't open the window, but simply asked, "Is something the matter?"

Lu Jinglan, unfazed, smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just wanted to ask if you're going out?"

"Mm," Lu Zhan replied.

"Where are you going?" Lu Jinglan asked hurriedly.

But this time, Lu Zhan ignored her.

Lu Jinglan was a little annoyed, but then she thought that this was his usual way of being, and she felt relieved.

Just as she was about to ask Chen Jiu, Granny Fang came over and said first, "Miss Jinglan, the young master is also going to the Prince of Gaoyang's residence."

"Jinzhi is also going to the Prince of Gaoyang's residence?" Lu Jinglan was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Then we can travel together."

Granny Fang nodded and respectfully reported to the carriage, "Young Master, Miss Biao has come out; we can depart now."

"Hmm." A deep male voice came from inside the carriage.

Then, Chen Jiu drove the carriage and set off.

Lu Jinglan withdrew her gaze and looked at Zhiwan, her eyes carrying a hint of scrutiny.

Lu Lan smiled and said, "Sister Zhiwan, your aunt is really taking great care of you. Sending Granny Fang wasn't enough, she even sent my elder brother to take care of you as well."

Zhiwan felt that her words were a bit outrageous. Her cousin was busy with many things every day. How could he have such free time?
Moreover, she had never heard her aunt mention this matter. Her cousin's visit to the Prince of Gaoyang's residence could not have been because of her.

Seeing that the two of them were looking at her with complicated expressions, she frowned. "That's not true. My cousin knows Princess Gaoyang. Perhaps the princess invited my cousin to go."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jinglan's expression softened slightly. She took the two of them by the hand and said, "Alright, let's get in the car quickly. Jinzhi has already set off."

The three of them rode in one carriage, while the maids and servants who accompanied them rode in the next carriage.

When they arrived at the gate of the Prince of Gaoyang's mansion, the area was already full of carriages, indicating that many people had come to celebrate Xuanyuan Jing's birthday.

As soon as the three of them got off the carriage, Chen Jiu came over and said, "Miss Jinglan, Miss Biao, and Third Miss, the young master is already waiting up ahead."

"Then let's hurry over there, don't keep Jinzhi waiting," Lu Jinglan said hastily.

She greeted Zhiwan and Lulan like a caring elder, while walking ahead herself.

Zhiwan followed behind her, and noticing Chen Jiu's gaze, she paused and asked in a low voice, "Ajiu, what's wrong?"

Chen Jiu looked at her dress with a strange expression, "Young Master..."

"How is the Crown Prince?" Zhiwan asked, puzzled.

Chen Jiu coughed lightly and stammered, "You'll know when you see her, Miss."

Zhiwan was somewhat puzzled, but she didn't take it to heart.

It wasn't until she saw Lu Zhan that she understood why Chen Jiu had been stammering earlier.

My cousin was wearing a robe of the same color as her dress?!

Not only was she astonished, but everyone else was equally surprised.

Lu Zhan's gaze lingered on Zhi Wan for a moment before shifting away, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"You two... made a plan?" Lu Jinglan raised an eyebrow, seemingly joking, but the hand holding the handkerchief tightened slightly.

Zhiwan hadn't expected such a misunderstanding. She hurriedly explained, "No, I didn't know my cousin would be coming, much less..."

"Go inside," Lu Zhan interrupted her.

Zhiwan was stunned for a moment, looking at him with confusion.

Why wouldn't her cousin let her explain?
Isn't he afraid of being misunderstood?

Lu Jinglan could tell that Lu Zhan didn't care, and a smile returned to her face. She took Zhiwan's hand and teased, "You two cousins ​​are really in sync."

"Aunt Jinglan, please stop teasing me. Today's events are purely coincidental," Zhiwan said helplessly.

“Sister Zhiwan, you look so good dressed today, standing next to my brother. You two look so well-matched. Anyone who didn’t know better would probably think you were a couple.” At this moment, Lu Lan whispered in her ear.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for Lu Jinglan to hear.

(End of this chapter)