Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 420: The Secret of the Two People

Xue Yifeng pulled out the poison needle hidden in his sleeve, ready to end the life of this woman who was trying to overpower him!

Just as he was about to strike, the sounds of combat drew Zhan Lan, the Hidden Guards, Xue Lingling, and Huang Gun to the scene.

Huang Gun’s eyes widened as he watched Dugu Yan pin a man beneath her. He was utterly in awe of her audacity.

Huang Gun silently grumbled to himself: A woman as formidable as Dugu Yan—thank goodness she’s not with someone like me, a dashing and refined man. Otherwise, my future... pfft, my entire life would have been nothing but misery!

Xue Lingling shouted, "Stop! That’s my brother!"

Dugu Yan turned to look at Xue Lingling. The moment she heard the word "brother," it was like being struck by lightning. She had hoped the matter of sleeping with a man wouldn’t come to light.

Who could have imagined—she had slept with Xue Lingling’s brother!

Dugu Yan’s face darkened as she released Xue Yifeng. Fortunately, she let go, or else his poison needle would have already pierced her.

Xue Yifeng was equally shocked. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine the woman he spent the night with would know his sister!

The two stood there, avoiding each other’s gaze.

Zhan Lan, noticing their expressions, reprimanded Dugu Yan first. "Dugu Yan, show some respect! This man is the Poisonous Insect Clan Young Master!"

Dugu Yan bit her lower lip, realizing the trouble she had gotten herself into. If the Main General found out she had slept with the Young Master of the Poisonous Insect Clan, his reaction was anyone’s guess.

Zhan Lan then turned to Xue Yifeng and apologized, "Young Master, forgive us for the misunderstanding. Dugu Yan is my sworn sister and the Deputy Commander of the village soldiers in Nanjin. Should she have offended you in any way, I beg your understanding."

Xue Yifeng glanced at Dugu Yan. So this was the woman who stood by the side of the Brave General.

Rumor had it that she was a former bandit, wielding twin purple-gold hammers that struck fear into enemy troops.

No wonder she was so strong!

However, even if Dugu Yan were a female general, that didn’t justify her treating him like this...

This was a profound humiliation for a man!

Zhan Lan addressed them, "It’s time for the midday meal. The food at the Regent Prince Mansion is excellent. Please come and enjoy it."

With that, the group stepped out from the artificial hill.

Dugu Yan and Xue Yifeng walked slowly at the back. Xue Yifeng lowered his voice and spoke to Dugu Yan by her side, "If you dare to tell anyone what happened between us, I swear..."

Dugu Yan raised a brow and interrupted him, "Relax, I have no intention of saying anything..."

True to her uninhibited nature, Dugu Yan had never entertained thoughts of spending her entire life with any one man.

After all, most of the men she’d encountered loved to toy with women. Why was it that men could have multiple wives, but women couldn’t?

If she liked someone, she’d simply enjoy the moment while it lasted.

But what Dugu Yan never anticipated was that her moment of indulgence turned out to involve someone everyone knew.

This was now rather difficult to handle. What if this man got clingy? Or what if Xue Lingling insisted on her becoming the elder sister-in-law?

Dugu Yan swallowed nervously. Although she liked men like Xue Yifeng, she would never let herself be bound by one.

Even if, someday, Xue Yifeng developed feelings for her, she wouldn’t follow him to the Poisonous Insect Clan.

She had already decided: once the Main General’s wishes were fulfilled, she would bid farewell to the imperial court, roam the world to see its beauty, and leave as freely as she had come, without any attachments.

That’s why she avoided emotional entanglements with men, preferring to seize joy for herself.

Xue Yifeng felt deeply regretful. Initially, he had intended to kill Dugu Yan.

But current circumstances denied him that option. Not only did Dugu Yan hold a significant position, but more importantly, she turned out to be the Brave General’s sworn sister!

Unable to act against Dugu Yan, Xue Yifeng couldn’t suppress his frustration. Yet, if she dared to reveal what transpired between them last night...

He’d disregard everything to deal with her.

The group sat inside and took their seats. Dugu Yan sat directly across from Xue Yifeng. Neither was focused on the other; instead, they turned their attention to those beside them.

Dugu Yan said to Xue Lingling, "Let’s switch seats."

Xue Yifeng said to Huang Gun, "You and I switch seats."

Both voices rang out at once, and Huang Gun and Xue Lingling responded in unison, "Sure!"

Thus, Xue Yifeng found himself sitting across from Dugu Yan again.

Xue Yifeng clenched his teeth while Dugu Yan lightly tapped her fingers on the table, refusing to look his way.

Huang Gun and Xue Lingling didn’t notice anything unusual. Only Zhan Lan sensed that Dugu Yan and Xue Yifeng seemed to dislike one another. She mused to herself: These two have quite the fiery personalities. They just fought earlier—was a cold war really necessary?

Xue Lingling boldly glared at her brother, but Xue Yifeng paid her no attention.

Her gaze slowly shifted to the dishes on the table.

"Young Master, please try some of our Nanjin delicacies," Zhan Lan said.

She was mostly acquainted with everyone except Xue Yifeng, hence the considerate hospitality.

Xue Lingling picked up her chopsticks. Xue Yifeng nodded to Zhan Lan and followed suit.

He’d been so preoccupied searching for his sister that he hadn’t properly tasted Nanjin cuisine, always grabbing quick bites to sustain himself. Added to that, last night... had drained his energy.

His ears flushed red as he actively avoided looking at Dugu Yan across the table.

Though he, as a man, couldn’t treat the absurdity of the previous night with ease, Dugu Yan acted as if nothing had happened.

Dugu Yan didn’t glance his way, already focused on eating. She had worked hard the previous night, overslept in the morning, and skipped breakfast—so this meal at Zhan Lan’s was her sole sustenance.

She and Xue Lingling ate quickly but gracefully.

A single bite of the braised lion’s head perked Xue Yifeng’s eyes up with surprise.

He went on to try the garlic shrimp balls...

It was as if his long-dormant taste buds sprung to life. Immersed in the flavors, he momentarily forgot about the awkward events of the night before.

Huang Gun, naturally, focused wholly on eating as well.

After all, he came here to feast—it wasn’t the time to exchange banter, especially with Regent Prince Mansion’s cuisine surpassing even palace meals.

Zhan Lan reached for her chopsticks but suddenly remembered someone. She called out toward the door, "Vermilion Bird, come join us for the meal!"

Vermilion Bird initially wanted to refuse, but Zhan Lan quickly added, "Your bowl and chopsticks are ready—I simply forgot to call you."

His prideful demeanor softened upon hearing the Madam’s explanation, and he let out a small smile before stepping into the room.

Xue Lingling gestured and pointed to the seat beside her. "Little Vermilion Bird, sit here!"

Vermilion Bird took the seat next to Xue Lingling.

Zhan Lan introduced him to Xue Yifeng, "This is Commander Vermilion Bird."

Xue Yifeng gazed at Vermilion Bird, and the two exchanged polite smiles in greeting.

It wasn’t until Xue Lingling leaned close to Vermilion Bird and said, "Little Vermilion Bird, can you take me out to play later?"

Xue Yifeng turned to look at his sister. The light in her eyes as she gazed at Vermilion Bird was unmistakable.

Perhaps he was mistaken, but he could only hope it was simple excitement at the prospect of going out.

Their father had instructed him that this time, his sister must return home to marry.

After all, her fiancé—the Poisonous Insect Clan could not be offended!