With a million soldiers, the empress begged me not to rebel

Princess Mingyue opened her eyes wide, as if she had heard a huge joke.

"Master Chu, are you okay? Asking me to kill Lu Yan? Who do you think I am?"

Chu Wen was calm and composed, with a fake smile on his face.

"Princess, please calm down. I am also concerned about the future of Beixiang Kingdom."

"Lu Yan is a ruthless and cunning man. Now that he has occupied Shannan and other places, he poses a huge threat to our border security." "A short pain is worse than a long one. Only by getting rid of him can we eliminate future troubles."

Princess Mingyue sneered.

"Master Chu, please stop exaggerating. I know Lu Yan better than you do what kind of person he is."

"Although he is an official of Datong, he has never initiated a war and has even helped our Beixiang Kingdom many times."

"You asked me to kill him, you're simply repaying kindness with enmity!"

Chu Wen's face darkened.

"Your Highness, you must not be deceived by him! What Lu Yan did was just a temporary measure."

"His ultimate goal is to annex our Beixiang Kingdom! As the princess of Beixiang Kingdom, are you going to watch your country being devoured by him?"

"you……"

Princess Mingyue was speechless for a moment. Chu Wen's words were like a thorn, piercing her heart deeply.

Although she has a good impression of Lu Yan, she loves her country more.

Seeing that Princess Mingyue was wavering, Chu Wen immediately struck while the iron was hot.

"Your Highness, think about it. If you can get rid of Lu Yan, you will be a hero of Beixiang Kingdom, and your father will look upon you with new eyes!"

"More importantly, you were able to save Beixiang State from disaster. What a great achievement!"

Princess Mingyue was in a state of confusion. She felt as if she was standing at a crossroads, not knowing which way to go.

On one side is her country, and on the other side is the man she loves. How should she choose?

Seeing that Princess Mingyue was still hesitating, Chu Wen's tone became tougher.

"Your Highness, please do not forget that you are the princess of Beixiang State. You shoulder the heavy responsibility of the country! How can a child's personal feelings be compared with the great cause of the country?"

"If you insist on not taking action, then I will have no choice but to report this to the king. By then, I'm afraid..."

Chu Wen didn't finish his words, but the threat was obvious.

Princess Mingyue gritted her teeth, but was ultimately defeated.

"Okay, I promise you."

Chu Wen was overjoyed. He took out an exquisite little porcelain bottle from his arms and handed it to Princess Mingyue.

"Your Highness, this is the highly toxic 'Heartbreak Powder'. It's colorless and odorless. Just a tiny amount can kill someone instantly."

"Find an opportunity and put it in Lu Yan's food..."

Princess Mingyue took the porcelain bottle, and the cool touch instantly spread throughout her body.

Her fingertips trembled slightly, and what she held was not a porcelain bottle, but a beating heart.

A time bomb that could explode at any moment.

She could almost feel the extremely poisonous and cold breath seeping into her skin through her fingers and invading her bone marrow.

Returning to the room, Princess Mingyue locked the door and confined herself in this small space.

The flickering candlelight illuminated her pale face, and her inner struggle surged like a tide.

He held the porcelain bottle tightly in his hand, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his palms.

Lu Yan's figure repeatedly appeared in my mind:

His cheerfulness when he was talking and laughing, his wisdom when he was planning strategies, his tenderness when he was caring for his subordinates...

These images cut her heart like a knife.

She could not connect this poisonous substance with the man who left a deep impression on her heart.

Princess Mingyue hid the porcelain bottle in the secret compartment of her dressing table to seal away the sinful thoughts.

However, as she lay in bed, darkness swallowed her up.

Countless horrible scenes played out in her mind.

She saw Lu Yan falling to the ground in pain, and then she saw Beixiang Kingdom engulfed in war.

After a while, I saw my father's disappointed eyes again...

Various images intertwined together, making her feel confused and unable to sleep all night.

The next morning, Princess Mingyue woke up at daybreak.

She looked into the bronze mirror and saw a haggard face reflected in it.

The two dark circles under her eyes were like heavy smoky makeup, making her face look even paler.

She rubbed her sore eyes and sighed deeply.

Last night, she almost didn't sleep all night, and Lu Yan's voice and smile kept turning over and over in her mind.

And Chu Wen's gloomy face.

She used makeup to barely cover the dark circles under her eyes, changed into a light and elegant dress, and tried to make herself look more energetic.

However, when she walked in front of Lu Yan, she could not hide her haggard look.

Lu Yan was discussing military intelligence with several generals when he saw Princess Mingyue coming over.

He stopped what he was doing and asked with concern:

"Oh, Princess Mingyue, you look so unhappy. Did you not sleep well last night, or did you do something bad?"

Princess Mingyue forced a smile and said:

"Nothing, just a nightmare."

Lu Yan's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, and a faint sense of unease rose in his heart.

Of course he noticed something was wrong with Princess Mingyue, but he didn't know how to ask her.

"Princess, if you're not feeling well, go back and rest!"

Lu Yan said softly.

Princess Mingyue shook her head and said:

"I'm fine, just a little tired."

In the next few days, Princess Mingyue felt like she was walking on the edge of a knife and was in great torment.

She carried the bottle of Broken Heart Powder with her, but could never find a suitable opportunity.

Every time they had a meal, she watched Lu Yan chatting and laughing.

Her hands would shake uncontrollably as she worked up an appetite.

She took the poison out of her sleeve pocket again and again, and put it back again and again.

It feels like being in a huge cage, unable to escape or get rid of it.

How she wished time could stop at this moment so that she would never have to face this cruel choice.

She watched Lu Yan chatting and laughing in the military camp, voicing his opinions, pointing out the way forward, and writing inspiring articles.

The heroic spirit of the marquis of the past is nothing but dirt.

He is a natural born general with unparalleled leadership skills.

She watched him plan and strategize, winning battles from afar, and being confident and calm as he knew everything was under control.

Watching him care about his subordinates and sympathize with the people, he is as warm and kind as an older brother.

He treats people sincerely and without the slightest airs, which has won him the respect and love of everyone.

All of this made it impossible for her to be cruel.

There was no way she could get the poison into his food.

"Princess Mingyue, why do you look so grim?"

Lu Yan's concerned voice interrupted her thoughts.

Princess Mingyue came to her senses and found that she had been crying without knowing when.

She hurriedly wiped away her tears, forced a smile, and said:

"Nothing, just some memories."

Lu Yan looked at her forcing a smile and became even more worried.