[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-to-become-a-queen-the-real-heiress-s-come":3,"chapter-reborn-to-become-a-queen-the-real-heiress-s-come-reborn-to-become-a-queen-the-real-heiress-s-come-chapter-676":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1403461,1858,"Chapter 674: A Father’s Murder Unavenged","reborn-to-become-a-queen-the-real-heiress-s-come-chapter-676",676,"\u003Cp>Qingcheng was initially stunned to hear about Zhan Lan’s pregnancy, but soon felt it was quite normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yan loves Zhan Lan so much; knowing she’s pregnant, he must be very happy. Earlier, she had seen how Mu Yan was inseparable from Zhan Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun He furrowed his brow; as an observer, he clearly saw this time that Mu Cheng’an was using Qingcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Cheng’an told Qingcheng about Zhan Lan’s pregnancy in hopes of making Qingcheng jealous enough to kill her child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, he’d get rid of Zhan Lan’s child and leave Mu Yan without an heir, and more importantly, cause a rift between Qingcheng and Mu Yan, so he could enjoy the spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a ruthless person, to even scheme against an unborn child!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun He was about to say something when he heard Qingcheng say, \"Mu Cheng’an, enough! Why didn’t I see your true colors earlier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was Mu Cheng’an’s disciple. Back then, Mu Cheng’an kept telling her that Mu Yan refused to support the state of Zhongzhou for Zhan Lan’s sake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To support Zhongzhou was her father’s dying wish and her reason for living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was so deluded that she started targeting Zhan Lan; now, thinking back, it was utterly ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, she could have stayed by his side properly. Even if they couldn’t be lovers, they could still see each other often and call each other siblings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Mu Yan avoided her like the plague.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She brought this on herself; it was her own doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for this time, Mu Yan helped her find her father’s murderer, but it was only to repay her for taking a stab meant for him years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng was furious with Mu Cheng’an and raised her sword, its sharp tip pointing at his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Cheng’an’s pupils shrank sharply, realizing that provoking her couldn’t sway Qingcheng anymore, he said, \"A day’s teacher is a father for life; are you going to kill your master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng’s expression was pained, and with force, she drove the sword into Mu Cheng’an’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zuo Bingyan, you!\" Mu Cheng’an called out Qingcheng’s full name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun He quietly watched Qingcheng’s cold gaze, knowing she was going to kill Mu Cheng’an.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng thrust the sword completely into Mu Cheng’an’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Cheng’an’s pupils widened; he had thought Mu Yan wouldn’t dare kill him, which was why he had never done it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, he had left it for Zuo Bingyan to personally avenge her father’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Cheng’an spat out a mouthful of blood. Knowing he wouldn’t live, he suddenly laughed grimly, \"Yes, I killed your father. You all will die, one by one! Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go to hell!\" Qingcheng withdrew the sword from Mu Cheng’an’s chest, blood splattering onto her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng expressionlessly took out a handkerchief to wipe the blood from her face, then turned to look at Yun He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yun He, it turns out you are his godson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun He didn’t dare meet Qingcheng’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng said in disappointment, \"We have greedy desires, and that’s why we were used!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun He’s eyes and nose tingled with sourness as he wondered if he would still betray his master knowing this ending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, there’s no turning back time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng glanced at the already dead Mu Cheng’an, then left the room. She changed into a clean white dress, pulled out a hairpin, and tied her hair into a ponytail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She went to the main house and saw Vermilion Bird in the courtyard, \"I’d like to trouble you; I want to see your Madam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vermilion Bird was startled, then nodded, \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t decide on behalf of Madam whether to see her or not and could only report first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhan Lan and Mu Yan exchanged a look upon hearing Vermilion Bird’s words. Mu Yan said, \"Lan’er, if you don’t want to see her, you don’t have to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhan Lan smiled gently, \"Let her come in; I have things to say too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll wait for you outside.\" Mu Yan wasn’t entirely at ease with Qingcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhan Lan nodded lightly. Mu Yan opened the door, and Qingcheng saluted him before entering the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Zhan Lan, Qingcheng first folded her hands in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zuo Bingyan greets you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhan Lan nodded lightly, \"Please, have a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng did not sit down but sincerely apologized, \"I am here to apologize to you. I indeed admired the Lord for many years. Back then I was jealous and envious of you, thinking you were unworthy of him. Mu Cheng’an instigated me, saying you would ruin the Lord’s grand cause and urged me to kill you. I was wrong. In fact, the only one worthy of him could be no other than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time, you spared me, saying it was to repay me for once shielding the Lord from a knife. Today, the Lord helped me find my father’s murderer. There is no longer any bond between the Lord and me, but the debt I owe you must be repaid. My father used to say that anyone who does wrong must pay the price. I almost harmed you and cannot escape without any punishment, so I am here to repay you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhan Lan hadn’t expected Qingcheng to harbor such heavy thoughts, calculating so clearly to avoid owing anything to her and Mu Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Zhan Lan saw Qingcheng pull out a dagger from her sleeve. With one hand pressed to the ground, she drove the dagger swiftly into her own palm with the force of lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood gushed out, and the dagger pierced right through Qingcheng’s palm. She only slightly furrowed her brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng looked at Zhan Lan, \"If you feel it’s not enough, do as you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhan Lan was first taken aback. If the tendons were injured, Zuo Bingyan would never be able to hold a sword again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up and said solemnly, \"Zuo Bingyan, if it weren’t for Mu Yan, perhaps we could have been friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng pulled out the dagger and met Zhan Lan’s gaze, \"Not impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhan Lan handed her a handkerchief, \"A young lady with scars on her hands won’t marry well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng looked at the scar on the back of Zhan Lan’s hand, \"Miss Zhan married very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhan Lan watched as Qingcheng laid the handkerchief over her hand. Her whole hand was stained with blood, and the handkerchief was soaked through, dripping blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took the cloth from the stand and wrapped Qingcheng’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng was stunned as Zhan Lan helped her press the bleeding wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhan Lan applied pressure to her wound and said, \"You are quite ruthless yourself. Whether you can hold a sword again depends on your luck. There are many ways to apologize—giving gold, silver, jewels... They show sincerity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng was amused by Zhan Lan’s words. No wonder Mu Yan liked Zhan Lan; she was truly different from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike her, living in hatred, in her father’s dying wish, it was extremely dull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was it you who provided the clues when the Ministry of Justice sought out the rumor-mongers?\" Zhan Lan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcheng paused, not wanting to explain further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She merely felt guilty towards Zhan Lan, and this was the least she could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Zhan Lan caught the scent of blood and started to gag. Qingcheng instantly panicked, \"Sorry, I forgot you were pregnant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pregnant women might suffer from morning sickness. Was this morning sickness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to help her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know how.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Mu Yan pushed the door open and entered. Seeing the scene inside, his brow furrowed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1254,"2026-06-05T23:35:21.141Z",1,"novelbin.me","f6342b72576371d28c27a16deae040216bdba0df11d679942c7ef69520649689","reborn-to-become-a-queen-the-real-heiress-s-come-chapter-677","reborn-to-become-a-queen-the-real-heiress-s-come-chapter-675",751,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-to-become-a-queen-the-real-heiress-s-come-cover.jpg"]