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

Lu Yan nodded and patted his shoulder.

Then he turned and walked out of the prison, with Chen Qingwan following closely behind him.

Her face was still a little pale, and her eyes were full of curiosity as she looked at Lu Yan.

"Master Lu, I really am finding it increasingly difficult to understand you."

Chen Qingwan couldn't help but speak.

Lu Yan chuckled and shook his head:

"I'm just a small manipulator of the situation."

Chen Qingwan snorted softly.

I pinched my nose, trying to resist the pungent smell in the air:

"Aren't you afraid that Tu Rong will betray you? After all, he is from Java."

Lu Yan waved his hand indifferently:

"People's hearts are like a scale. Tu Rong has not received the respect and care he deserves in Java."

"Now that he sees hope here, he won't give up easily."

"Moreover, his disappointment with the King of Java was deeper than we thought."

Chen Qingwan frowned slightly:

“It is said that the King of Java is greedy and lustful, so it is no wonder that Tu Rong is disheartened.

"Yes, he even used the people he trusted most to exclude those who dissidents."

"Such a king will suffer the consequences sooner or later."

Lu Yan said lightly, his tone full of sarcasm.

The two walked to an empty and quiet place, and Chen Qingwan finally couldn't help asking:

"Lord Lu, why do I feel like you're still plotting something against Java?"

Lu Yan smiled slightly and shook his head pretending to be relaxed:

"Don't worry, Miss Chen, I don't have any conspiracy."

"Ever since the defeat of Java, they haven't caused any more trouble."

He paused, narrowed his eyes, and spoke in a gentle but teasing tone:

"I'm a particular person. If no one offends me, I won't bother to offend them."

Chen Qingwan turned her head, blinked playfully, and then revealed a meaningful smile:

"What a shame. I thought you were planning something earth-shattering."

Lu Yan turned and walked towards a patch of grass not far away. The breeze gently brushed his sleeves, and he whispered:

"But I heard that Java is working hard to develop its economy. It seems they haven't completely given up their ambitions."

Lu Yan and Chen Qingwan walked on the path in the warm sunshine.

The atmosphere was quite relaxed, and amidst the conversation and laughter, it seemed as if all the haze had gone away.

However, at this moment, a subordinate came running over and hurriedly reported:

"Master Lu, Princess Mingyue has arrived at Shannan Prefecture."

Upon hearing the news, Lu Yan frowned slightly.

There was doubt in Chen Qingwan's eyes.

She had no idea why the princess from Beixiang Kingdom suddenly came to visit her at this time.

Soon, Princess Mingyue came in accompanied by her attendants.

She was wearing a light pink long dress and her hair was adorned with exquisite pearls and jade.

As soon as those bright eyes saw Lu Yan, they shone like the morning light.

"Master Lu, it's been a long time since we last met. You are still as elegant as ever."

Princess Mingyue chuckled and spoke, her voice as clear as the sound of a stream in early spring.

Lu Yan nodded slightly, but there was a hint of playfulness in his words.

"I wonder what brings you to Shannan Prefecture this time?"

Princess Mingyue smiled slightly, her eyes inadvertently passing by Chen Qingwan beside her, and she couldn't help asking:

"Who is this girl?"

"Oh, this is my friend, Miss Chen."

Lu Yan answered lightly, seemingly unwilling to explain further.

Chen Qingwan nodded slightly at Princess Mingyue, with a meaningful light flashing in her eyes.

"Lu Yan, I came here this time hoping that you can make peace with Beixiang Kingdom and stop attacking us."

Princess Mingyue looked at Lu Yan, her tone gentle but with a hint of earnestness.

Lu Yan raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he had anticipated the princess' words. He responded calmly:

"Princess Mingyue may have misunderstood."

"If it weren't for your Beixiang Kingdom taking the initiative to provoke and openly demand the barbarian land, how could I not be forced to fight back?"

Chen Qingwan listened at the side, a complex look in her eyes.

This calmness and composure in overcoming hardness with softness is precisely the slightly magical charm of Lu Yan.

She couldn't help but nod secretly in her heart.

When Lu Yan deals with situations like entering and exiting a group, he always seems to be at ease.

Princess Mingyue sighed softly, a hint of pleading in her eyes.

"Lord Lu, I'm truly sorry. I wasn't able to persuade my father in time, which led to the war."

Her tone was gentle, but with a hint of regret.

"However, our Beixiang Kingdom has decided to grant your dynasty some benefits as a gesture of reconciliation. We only hope..."

"You just hope I can return Jianmen Pass to you, right?"

Lu Yan interrupted calmly, with the corners of his mouth raised, unable to deny it.

He already knew the other party's intention and was just waiting for the proposal to come.

"Your plan was good, but unfortunately, you were the ones who started this fight."

Princess Mingyue was speechless, as if her secrets had been revealed and she didn't know how to respond for a moment.

"This Jianmen Pass originally belonged to your Beixiang Kingdom, right?"

Lu Yan turned to Chen Qingwan with a tone that didn't hesitate.

"But you sent troops to attack my Shannan Prefecture, but ended up letting Jianmen Pass fall into my hands. Are you going to ask for it back?"

Chen Qingwan couldn't help but smile slightly.

This man always plays by his own rules, and every word he says is seven parts reasonable and three parts ironic.

Princess Mingyue looked embarrassed and her eyes were evasive.

Then she suddenly plucked up the courage, with a bit of stubbornness.

"Master Lu, even if I beg you, I will do whatever you say, even if I have to work like a slave."

Lu Yan was stunned for a moment, then raised his eyebrows and pretended to be confused.

"Oh? This is interesting. How does Princess Mingyue want to be treated like a slave?"

When Princess Mingyue heard this, her face instantly turned red, and she hesitated for a while before whispering.

"I...you can't laugh when I tell you this."

Chen Qingwan couldn't help but snort softly.

His true nature is revealed when he sees a beautiful woman. He is really a dog that can't change its nature.

Lu Yan still stared at Princess Mingyue with burning eyes, waiting for her answer.

Princess Mingyue took a deep breath and spoke with all her courage.

"I am willing to stay in Shannan Prefecture and manage the internal affairs for Lord Lu, as long as you are willing..."

Lu Yan shook his head slightly and interrupted her.

"Staying in Shannan Prefecture is not that simple. Do you really think you're joking when you say you're willing to be a slave?"

Princess Mingyue was shocked. She thought Lu Yan would accept this proposal, but unexpectedly he was rejected.

"But..." Lu Yan changed the subject.

Said half jokingly and half seriously.

"If you really want to stay here, it's not impossible. As long as your Beixiang Kingdom stops harassing my Shannan Prefecture."

A glimmer of joy flashed in Princess Mingyue's eyes, as if she had found the dawn of hope.

She lowered her head slightly and said firmly:

"Okay, Beixiang Kingdom will never harass Shannan Prefecture again."

Lu Yan smiled lightly and nodded in agreement.

There was a playful glint in his deep eyes.

It seemed that Princess Mingyue's words were within his expectations.