"That's your opinion, but I didn't say anything. However, hearing your words, I am a bit curious. Did you do something disgraceful to Lan Yixuan in the past? Otherwise... why would you all become so nervous when she's mentioned?" Baili Hongzhuang's beautiful face carried a calm and cool smile as she looked teasingly at Lan Qingyan. The latter's thoughts were still too simple.
If it were truly just a coincidence, why would Lan Jingkuang and the other elders be so terrified?
However, it wouldn't hurt for Lan Qingyan to know earlier. The more confident and assured she felt, the more painful it would be when the truth was revealed.
"What... what could we do to Lan Yixuan? She had a miserable fate and died early. If you think that you can benefit from the Lan family just because you have a slightly similar appearance, then you're dreaming!" Lan Qingyan retorted.
"I don't know if I can benefit from the Lan family with this face. If I have the chance, I'd really like to give it a try."
Lan Qingyan furrowed her eyebrows tightly. No matter what she said, Baili Hongzhuang remained indifferent, making her extremely uncomfortable.
Does Baili Hongzhuang truly not care? Or is this indifference just an act?
Lan Qingyan couldn't see through her. In fact, after suddenly learning about Baili Hongzhuang's striking resemblance to Lan Yixuan, she felt at a loss and sensed something was amiss.
But now, after this probing, she hadn't discovered anything at all...
She had no clue what was truly on Baili Hongzhuang's mind...
"By specially inviting you to witness my appointment as the clan leader, I want to make you understand the difference in our identities. From now on, I am the clan leader of the Lan family, while you are nothing more than the junior palace master of Wuji Palace. Until you become the true palace master of Wuji Palace, our identities are different. Moreover, no one can say for sure when you might be expelled from Wuji Palace."
Lan Qingyan's words were sharp and acerbic. She had long harbored an extreme hatred for Baili Hongzhuang.
She wouldn't allow Baili Hongzhuang to have a genuine chance of becoming the palace master of Wuji Palace. They would clash again in the future!
A man like Emperor Beichen shouldn't be influenced by Baili Hongzhuang!
Fortunately, her father had already planned everything, and Baili Hongzhuang would undoubtedly never return to Wuji Palace alive!
"Well, thank you for your concern, Young Master Lan. However, until you truly become the clan leader of the Lan family, you should worry about yourself. In this world, there is a situation called 'a bolt from the blue.'"
As her words fell, Baili Hongzhuang ignored Lan Qingyan and turned to walk back towards her residence.
Witnessing this, Lan Qingyan gritted her teeth, and a deep sense of displeasure appeared in her eyes.
"I will personally show you how I become the clan leader of the Lan family! You can be smug for now, but it won't be long before you beg for mercy in front of me!"
Lan Qingyan's eyes flickered with a vicious light. She was about to be officially appointed, and at this time, Lan Jingkuang had specifically instructed her not to cause any trouble to avoid any unwanted repercussions.
Otherwise, she would have already taught Baili Hongzhuang a lesson earlier!
Now, Baili Hongzhuang was no longer her opponent!
On her way back, Baili Hongzhuang suddenly encountered a figure blocking her path.