I became the God Brother of the Regent King after Transmigration!-Chapter 33: Braised Pork Noodles (Happy Qixi)

Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Braised Pork Noodles (Happy Qixi)

"Young Master, do you know what you have done... You hit the Second Prince of Dayan!"

The Emperor Yan had a fragile succession, reigning for seven years with only two princes and one princess.

Gu Lan nearly beat one to death, why isn’t she anxious at all?

Besides, it was said before that Young Master Gu and the Second Prince got on quite well!

Gu Lan raised her head, looking at Zhang Fengcai with displeasure, with a look that suggested Young Master Gu was eager to test his fists on him too.

"I hit him, so what?"

Eunuch Zhang felt momentarily dazed, the tone of "I hit him, so what" from Young Master Gu felt just like asking him, "Have you eaten yet?"

He was so infuriated he started fiddling with the flying knife hidden in his sleeve.

As the trusted chief eunuch by the Emperor’s side, Zhang Fengcai practically grew up with the Emperor. Though appearing to be an ordinary chamberlain, he actually commanded the entire Inner Supervision of Dayan, and his martial arts were unfathomable.

"Young Master, since your martial arts are so strong, why do you normally act so frivolous and dissolute... What is the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion up to?" Planning a rebellion!

Zhang Fengcai bit his teeth in inquiry, his voice slipping into the eunuch’s signature sharpness, cautiously leaving those four words unsaid.

Gu Lan looked at him puzzled, as if looking at a fool:

"You know I’m the Young Master of the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, so if I say I am not skilled in martial arts, would you believe it?"

"Besides, what connection is there between my strong martial arts and my being carefree and uninhibited—" Gu Lan paused, looking at Zhang Fengcai as if at a fool, "Is there any direct relation?"

So what, fairies aren’t supposed to fart? She’s an assassin but she likes to read novels!

From the beginning to the end, Gu Lan never intended to hide her martial arts prowess.

A few days ago, when she dragged Rong Yunhao off the carriage at the Imperial Palace gate, she had already sensed Zhang Fengcai watching from the shadows. He had witnessed that scene long before, but was now feigning ignorance.

The Dingyuan Marquis Mansion is a century-old aristocratic family. Cultivating an heir like Gu Lan, even if he were truly a weak fool, the Emperor and others would likely assume he’s just pretending to be aloof.

When Gu Lan finished speaking, she ignored Zhang Fengcai, who was about to burst with anger.

She initially wanted to make a few more boastful remarks, but suddenly remembered something, picked up a food box she had tossed aside earlier, and left magnificently.

Blame herself for being too focused on beating people, and forgetting to eat!

Before leaving, the voice of the Young Master lingered, "Eunuch Zhang, remember one more thing, I do not act frivolously!"

She is clearly charming, no need to pretend at all!

Zhang Fengcai understood the underlying meaning behind Young Master Gu’s words, and, watching her back, opened his mouth unsure of what to say, unable to stop her, nearly losing control of the flying knife in his sleeve, almost severing his own pinky finger.

He knew that now the Dingyuan Marquis was defending the frontier, commanding 100,000 troops in the Northern Territory, the Gu family was one the Emperor didn’t wish to antagonize.

Even more so since Gu Lan didn’t even cripple the Second Prince, if she had, the Emperor couldn’t say anything—it would be another instance of two youngsters getting carried away in a brawl, with Young Master Gu appearing to have dominated... it would be embarrassing to publicize!

This matter must be resolved, and the Second Prince’s mother, Consort Qian, with her temperament, would not let it go easily, Zhang Gonggong thought, rubbing his temples. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

He looked ominously at the three trembling little eunuchs, drawing out his voice, "You three failed to protect your master, go stay at the Imperial Court for a while."

The three eunuchs knocked their heads in gratitude, scrambling away; being alive was a relief in itself.

Eunuch Zhang gathered himself, crouched where the Second Prince was beaten, extended a finger, dabbed it in the dried blood on the ground, then placed it in his mouth to taste.

"The Fifth Young Master didn’t use any inner strength when hitting... what angered him today?"

Rong Heng had already been a shadow hidden in this deep Imperial Palace for many years, his previous edge worn smooth, and now he challenged the Second Prince.

He thought for a while, but not understanding, stood up to lowly instruct some invisible presence in the air,

"Get rid of those three servants, Xiaoxiang Palace should still be monitored as before."

...

When Gu Lan returned to Maoqin Hall with the food box, the Dean and teacher were not inside, as it was still Imperial Family study’s lunch break.

Seeing her back unharmed, and so quickly, everyone looked surprisingly.

Recall the youth’s calm demeanor just now when repeatedly punching the Second Prince in public, and now everyone gazed at Gu Lan with a bit more caution they hadn’t before.

Inside the hall, the silence was broken when Rong Miaoyan first spoke up, "Xuan’er, where were you in your story? How did the General of Breaking Prison defeat Qiangrong?"

Sitting opposite her was a young girl in a purple dress, with rosy cheeks and almond eyes, gentle and captivating, County Princess An Rou, Han Xuan’er, also one of the three girls in the Imperial Family study.

Han Xuan’er’s maternal grandmother was the Emperor’s aunt, once marrying into the Han Family, and has passed away many years ago.

Her father is the current Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Personnel. Han Xuan’er was appointed as County Princess An Rou when she was very young, and now she can enter the Imperial Family School to study with Miaoyan.

This person is Rong Miaoyan’s follower.

Upon seeing Gu Lan, Han Xuan’er trembled all over, fearfully retreating, with a trace of resentment flashing in her eyes.

Gu Lan actually dared to beat up the Second Prince like that, why is he completely unscathed, not even Zhang Fengcai dares to touch him.

Miaoyan pulled back her thoughts: "You continue to tell me."

Han Xuan’er swallowed and reluctantly continued, restoring the noise in the hall.

Rong Yunhao quickly grabbed Gu Lan: "Brother Lan, are you okay!"

Gu Lan touched the young prince’s hair and removed her blood-stained outer robe that couldn’t be wiped clean. Inside was a pristine long shirt, slender in shape, looking clean and gentle.

"Do I look like I’m not okay?"

"As I thought, my family’s companion is the best." The young prince said, "If that servant Zhang Fengcai dares to touch you, he should first ask if I agree."

"Hmm, thank you for your protection, young prince."

Beside them, Rong Baoyi said speechlessly, "Young Master, your face is covered in blood, it’s quite frightening."

Gu Lan: "Thank you for your concern, County Princess Changle."

She flashed a smile to Rong Baoyi and then sat back in her seat.

This person was clearly fierce, and the way she beat the Second Prince just now was terrifying, but when Rong Baoyi saw her smile, she suddenly felt reassured.

"Who cares about you? Young Master Gu, don’t say random things," Rong Baoyi said, blushing, "I’m just afraid you’ll lead Yunhao astray."

Besides her, Miaoyan listened to Han Xuan’er’s narrative and, for the first time, lost interest in the story of the General of Breaking Prison, instead just following the slender figure stained with blood.

She watched Gu Lan smile at Rong Baoyi, furrowing her brows, wanting to speak and ask about the recent events, but didn’t know how to begin.

For some reason, although the one being beaten was her own Second Imperial Brother, she was not at all angry, and even thought that this Young Master from the Gu Family...

was quite impressive!

"Brother Hang—!"

Gu Lan sat back in her seat, twisted to face Rong Heng at the back table.

Rong Heng had returned to his usual calm, regaining his composure when Gu Lan returned. The only thing he did was calmly wrap the candy beans that had melted in his palm and tuck them into his clothing pocket.

He lifted his head to see Gu Lan still smiling at him, then like presenting a treasure, she placed a delicately carved brocade food box on his desk.

Those clear black-and-white eyes were bright and innocent, reminding Rong Heng of White.

The young man seemed uncomfortable with this posture, so he simply shifted his chair, turning around entirely to face him and share lunch.

"I brought double servings of braised meat noodles today, they smell so good!"

Without waiting for Rong Heng to speak, Gu Lan excitedly and expectantly opened the cover of the purple sandalwood food box, as if revealing some rare treasure, even wanting to add sound effects "Ta-da-da-da"—

The next moment, that bright smiling face instantly collapsed.

The noodles,

clumped together.

The sauce,

spilled everywhere.

"My braised meat noodles!"

Gu Lan stood up with a murderous aura, feeling she had held back just now and should have directly snapped Rong Qijun’s lifeline.

She was heartbroken.

Tired from beating someone up and can’t even enjoy her meal happily.

Rong Heng saw her look of distress and couldn’t help but have a wry smile.

At this moment, Miaoyan moved with graceful steps to stand before Gu Lan, holding some pastries wrapped in a handkerchief: "Young Master, if you don’t mind, please have Miaoyan’s crystal cake, it’s really delicious."

Gu Lan: "I don’t mind." Nobody can stop her from enjoying her meal.