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

After the two discussed some details, Chen Qingwan stood up and said goodbye.

Before leaving, she quietly left behind a few secret guards to secretly observe Lu Yan's every move.

Chen Qingwan and her group left Shannan County and set out on the journey back to the capital.

The carriage rumbled and moved slowly along the official road.

Inside the car, Chen Qingwan opened the curtain and looked at Shannan County gradually moving away, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

This trip to Shannan County gave her a deeper understanding of Lu Yan and made her full of expectations for the future.

Perhaps, in this chaotic world, he can really help me govern the country.

The carriage was bumpy all the way, and Chen Qingwan's thoughts were wandering. Before she knew it, it was almost dusk.

The scenery along the road gradually became desolate and the sky gradually darkened.

Qiao'er asked with some concern:

"Your Majesty, it's getting late. Shouldn't we find a place to rest?"

Chen Qingwan pondered for a moment and said:

"There should be an inn not far ahead. Let's rest there."

As they were talking, a post station appeared in front of them.

Everyone entered the inn, asked for a few guest rooms, and prepared to spend the night there.

After settling everything, Chen Qingwan came to the window.

Looking at the setting sun, I silently thought:

Lu Yan, what kind of person are you?

……

At the same time, in Shannan County Government Office, Lu Yan sent Chen Qingwan away.

While reviewing official documents in the county government office, I suddenly heard a commotion outside.

There was a lot of noise outside the yamen, as if the pot was boiling.

Lu Yan impatiently put down the document in his hand and rubbed his temple.

Shannan County is changing with each passing day and is thriving.

But there are so many trivial matters.

"What's all the fuss about?"

Lu Yan walked out of the county government office and asked unhappily.

I saw a team of magnificent carriages parked outside the yamen.

The area was filled with people watching the fun.

A woman in gorgeous clothes was standing with her hands on her hips, saying something in a domineering manner to the yamen runners.

The woman was accompanied by several maids, all of whom had pretty faces and extraordinary temperaments.

You can tell at first glance that she is not a girl from an ordinary family.

A yamen runner ran to Lu Yan with a bitter face and whispered:

"Sir, this person claims to be Princess Mingyue of Beixiang State. She insists on seeing you, and we can't stop her..."

"Princess of Beixiang Kingdom?"

Lu Yan was stunned. The Beixiang Kingdom and the Datong Dynasty had always kept to themselves.

Why did the princess come to his remote Shannan County instead of staying in her own country?

Could it be... that he is here to spy on military intelligence?

Thinking of this, Lu Yan couldn't help but become alert.

He looked the so-called princess up and down.

She was only eighteen years old and had a beautiful face.

A pair of almond-shaped eyes are smart and cunning, and they look bright and shining.

But there was a hint of arrogance in his expression, which made people feel a little unhappy.

"I am Princess Mingyue of Beixiang State, and I have come to visit Lord Lu!"

When the woman saw Lu Yan coming out, she immediately spoke loudly.

The voice was clear and pleasant, yet it carried an unquestionable majesty.

Lu Yan sneered in his heart, this princess really has the style.

I just don't know if it's just an embroidered pillow and a bag of straw.

He cupped his hands and said with a forced smile:

"I wonder what brings you here, Your Highness the Princess?"

Princess Mingyue looked Lu Yan up and down.

Seeing that he was dressed simply and behaved casually, I felt a little disdainful.

He thought to himself: The county magistrates of the Datong Dynasty are really all country bumpkins.

However, she remained calm and said with a smile:

"I've heard that Lord Lu governs well and that Shannan County is now prosperous. I admire him and have come here to see him."

"Your Highness, you are too kind. Shannan County is just a small place, not as prosperous as Beixiang State."

Lu Yan was being modest, but he was complaining madly in his heart:

Look, if you really think I'm awesome, then learn from me.

Don’t just eat, drink and have fun all day long, like a useless snack!

Princess Mingyue didn't care about Lu Yan's perfunctory attitude and walked straight into the county government office. The maids behind her also followed in one after another.

Lu Yan had no choice but to follow behind.

Princess Mingyue stepped into the county government office, and her eyes almost popped out like Granny Liu visiting a zoo!

He looked here and touched there, poking at the documents on the table and pointing at the map on the wall.

His mouth was like a tape recorder, making "tsk tsk tsk" sounds non-stop.

If you don’t know, you would think she has discovered some treasure!

"Sir Lu, your county government office is quite unique. It's even more magnificent than the imperial palace of our Beixiang Kingdom!"

Princess Mingyue picked up a teacup on the table as she spoke.

I asked curiously, "What is this? Is it also a teacup? Why is it so strangely shaped?"

Lu Yan took a glance at it. It was a mug he had specially made for drinking milk tea.

"This is a cup for drinking milk tea," he explained calmly.

"Milk tea?" Princess Mingyue's eyes lit up.

"Is it that sweet and delicious milk tea that makes you linger after drinking it?"

Lu Yan nodded. This milk tea has been launched since then.

It has become the signature drink of Shannan County.

Even people from several surrounding counties came here to visit.

"Give me a drink quickly!" Princess Mingyue said impatiently.

Lu Yan told Lao Li to prepare milk tea. Lao Li was startled and ran to the kitchen happily.

Princess Mingyue really knows how to pick the right time. She happened to catch him brewing a pot of top-quality Maojian!

If she were to drink milk tea, wouldn't it be a waste of food?

"Lord Lu, why is your map different from our Beixiang Kingdom's?"

Princess Mingyue pointed at the map on the wall and asked in confusion.

Lu Yan took a glance and thought to himself:

Nonsense, I redrawn this according to modern maps, of course it’s different!

But he said perfunctorily: "Maybe it's because of the different drawing methods."

"Then what's drawn on it? Why are the shapes so weird?"

Princess Mingyue pointed to an island on the map and asked curiously.

Lu Yan took a look at it. It was a pearl on the sea that he had drawn from memory when he was bored.

His eyes rolled, a plan came to mind, and he said mysteriously:

"That's an overseas fairy island. It's said that immortal immortals live there."

"Really?" Princess Mingyue's eyes lit up and she became interested instantly.

"Then how can we get there?"

Lu Yan touched his chin in a pretentious manner and said:

"Well...it requires the right time, place, and people. None of them can be missing."

"Then how long do we have to wait?" Princess Mingyue asked.

"That... is hard to say. Maybe tomorrow, maybe ten years, maybe a hundred years..."

Lu Yan deliberately kept her in suspense.

When Princess Mingyue heard this, she felt a little disappointed and said with a pout:

"Will I have to wait a long time then?"

Lu Yan laughed secretly in his heart, you little brat, you still want to trick me?

He was about to continue fooling people when Lao Li came in with milk tea.

"Your Highness, here's your milk tea."