In the years of famine, I was well versed in history and pampered the Northern Army

Lu Yan couldn't say anything to refute. Although this thing really made him blush, it was indeed as the witch said, it was beneficial to him in every way.

Seeing that Lu Yan hadn't passed the note for a long time, Chu Qingyin continued:

"Don't worry, this thing will definitely satisfy you. If it can achieve your goal, why should you worry? Besides, isn't everything said above true for you?"

This is true.

"Everything is subject to the witch's arrangements. Lu Yan thanks the witch for her great kindness."

Chu Qingyin nodded in satisfaction after seeing this.

The paper was filled with Chu Qingyin's description of the situation in the north, and she also wrote down in detail everything that Lu Yan had encountered and his wisdom and bravery.

If compared with Yun Jin's sketchbook, it is still much better looking.

However, this was the first time Lu Yan heard such straightforward praise for himself, so naturally his ears turned red and he felt embarrassed to comment on it.

But I have to say that the witch's method is really impeccable.

If Chu Qingyin hadn't come up with this idea, Lu Yan's life would have been distorted by the imperial concubine and others.

On weekdays, they were already domineering and overbearing, and they even wanted to control the atmosphere in the palace. Lu Yan had no choice but to just focus on his work.

But Chu Qingyin will not allow herself to be manipulated by others.

Now, even if Chu Qingyin wrote this picture book and spread it throughout the capital or even the entire Yunjin, it would not be possible to spend one thousand taels.

This is really a drop in the bucket for Lu Yan. Besides, this kind of thing is passed from person to person, from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred. There is no way to trace the source back to Lu Yan.

Moreover, Chu Qingyin was confident that this story was so vivid that storytellers would be willing to tell it even if they were not paid. After all, it was a true story and a story about a great hero.

If Lu Yan wears it like this, his reputation will improve and everyone will remember that he is the legitimate son.

Lu Yan gave this thing to many generals from Yunjin who were returning to the capital together. They also laughed:

"The witch is truly talented. She was able to describe our hardships in the North so vividly!"

"Yes, and I didn't expect that His Highness's five daughters were so wise and brave in their hearts. She buried herself secretly and just thought that everything was done by His Highness. She is really selfless!"

"If this thing is released, are you worried that His Highness will have a hard time? These people are not fools. If His Highness has a hard time, they will definitely be the first to be unwilling to do so, thinking of the kindness He has shown them for so long!"

Lu Yan just stared at the thick stack of sketchbooks in his hand without saying a word.

It turned out that the witch had a pretty good impression of him.

If the miko had a good impression of him, then would he...

"Your Highness, what are you thinking about?"

General Xiao Li asked.

"nothing."

General Xiao Li felt strange. He remembered that His Highness was always serious about these matters in the past. Why was he so absent-minded today? However, he did not delve into it.

"Your Highness, the day after tomorrow will be your celebration banquet. Have you thought about how you will spend that day? If the Imperial Concubine and the Crown Prince give you trouble then..."

Indeed, if that time comes, it goes without saying that the prince will find ways to set a trap for Lu Yan. If he accidentally shows that his achievements surpass his master, or if he behaves inappropriately, he will be guilty of treason.

"If these things don't come at the right time, there's nothing I can do. When the time comes, I can only be as cautious as possible and deal with them as they come."

General Xiao Li sighed:

"It's your fault that Your Highness hasn't had what you deserved for so long... But it's okay. Now that we have the protection of the miko, we will definitely get better and better!"

After talking with General Xiao Li, Lu Yan's secret guards had already spread these things to the largest restaurant in the capital at the fastest speed.

These restaurants are also intelligence centers for many nobles, so they are all very sensible and know not to say things that they shouldn't. In the current situation, they will not expose Lu Yan even if a knife is placed on their necks.

Now the Crown Prince and the Second Prince are thinking about how to deal with Lu Yan at the celebration banquet, so they don't need to think about too many unnecessary things. It is naturally safest to put these things here now.

Now, in the Full Moon Tower, the old storyteller's eyes lit up when he heard this story:

"Who wrote this? It's so vivid and colorful, it's comparable to my handwriting..."

The visitor was wearing a cap and did not give a direct answer:

"Just tell your book well, and you'll be paid well for it."

The storyteller did not carefully understand what he said:

"I can tell you this even if you don't pay me. I'll make a fortune just by telling you this..."

That night, the storytelling place in Full Moon Tower had already announced in advance:

"Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight we at Full Moon Tower are about to present a new story! I guarantee you've never heard it before!"

The storyteller stood on the stage with great confidence and a smile on his face.

"What have I never heard of? Isn't it always the same stories about snake demons, scholars, kings, princes, and generals?"

"No, no, no, you definitely haven't heard it this time!"

The storyteller looked mysterious and gave them a silent gesture.

"Then hurry up and tell us. Don't dither here and waste our time!"

Amid the booing of the audience, the storyteller still held the pipa, his face half covered:

"Do you know the story of our wise and powerful His Highness Lu Yan?"

The people below sighed:

"Wise and brave? Although he did defeat Nan Xiang, only our current Crown Prince deserves the title of wise and brave! The Imperial Concubine is also a beauty, even the Empress can't compare!"

"That's right, otherwise, as a legitimate son, he wouldn't have gone to the border in person!"

The storyteller had already read the story, and naturally he was unwilling to hear them say this:

"Why do you say that? Let's not talk about how our legitimate son, His Highness, got to this point. Do you know that those 50,000 Northern Guard soldiers were just street beggars that our Highness used his salary to support? If it weren't for His Highness, these beggars would have starved to death on the streets long ago!"

Many people who were stirring up trouble stopped talking, but someone still responded:

"Of course the little beggar knows. The emperor didn't allow him to raise them at first, but His Highness promised him that he would raise them and take them back for state use. Only then did His Highness agree."

"Yeah, who wouldn't want to get such soldiers for free?"

Hearing that the wind direction had finally changed, the storyteller hurriedly continued:

"That's right! You only know that His Highness fought hard, but did you know that he escaped death many times?"