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

When saying goodbye, Princess Mingyue felt mixed emotions.

She knew that this was just a brief separation, but the throbbing in her heart made her unable to find peace.

Walking out of the mansion, she couldn't help but look back at the mysterious man - Lu Yan.

She thought to herself:

"Humph! Damn Lu Yan, I will definitely make you fall in love with me!"

Along the way, Princess Mingyue's thoughts fluctuated like the tide.

That cold-faced and venomous prefect had caused ripples in his heart without him realizing it.

She shook her head in annoyance, but the mark that seemed to be engraved on her heart was hard to erase.

"I want to buy a yard to live in, and I can't appear too eager."

She muttered to herself and had already begun to plan to take root in Shannan Prefecture.

Princess Mingyue knew that this was an essential step if she wanted to get closer to Lu Yan.

In her mind, a bold plan gradually took shape.

After Princess Mingyue left, Lu Yan and Chen Qingwan chatted in the mansion.

Chen Qingwan looked at Lu Yan, a smile on her lips, her eyes full of ridicule:

"I never thought that Lord Lu is not only a capable minister, but also the princess of Beixiang Kingdom would fall in love with you."

"Oh?" Lu Yan raised his eyebrows, with disdain in his mouth:

"Miss Chen, are you jealous? Or are you trying to accuse me of being too charming?"

"Humph, who would be jealous of you."

Chen Qingwan sneered, but a slight blush appeared on her face unconsciously.

In her heart, a small flame was also burning quietly.

"However, Lord Lu is indeed very capable and has managed Shannan Prefecture very well."

Chen Qingwan spoke in a serious tone, full of praise.

"I want to learn how to run a business and how to manage. Can you teach me?"

This time, Chen Qingwan's tone was not as condescending as usual, but contained a hint of sincerity.

Even a little playful:

"I can pay tuition!"

Lu Yan looked at her with a playful smile on his face.

"Teaching an apprentice will starve the master to death. What if I teach you and you take away all the money I should have earned in the future?"

"I only reserve this skill for my future wife."

Lu Yan continued to tease, the curve of his mouth becoming more and more obvious.

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingwan sighed slightly and pretended to be disappointed.

"Oh, just think of it as a joke."

Lu Yan couldn't help but laugh out loud, with an unpredictable light in his eyes.

"You're not sincere. It's a good thing I didn't teach you. Otherwise, if I had taught you, wouldn't that be a disgrace to your teacher and ancestors?"

"So, Lord Lu, to which lucky lady do you intend to teach the skills of governing Shannan Prefecture?"

Chen Qingwan deliberately concealed a needle in her words.

Lu Yan shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "Not everyone can learn my skills."

"Humph, do you think I still have to go through five levels and kill six generals?"

Lu Yan pretended to think seriously:

"It's not necessary to pass the test, but this lady must at least be as smart as Miss Chen."

Chen Qingwan's face flushed slightly at the praise, and she said stubbornly:

"That's it. You'll never marry someone like me in your life."

The two smiled at each other, clearly bickering.

Chen Qingwan's heart felt like a string being gently plucked, trembling slightly.

At this moment, she suddenly understood something.

The person in front of me is such an existence that cannot be ignored.

She couldn't help but fall into deep thought, perhaps without realizing it, her heart had quietly opened a door for him.

Chen Qingwan lowered her head slightly and took a sip of tea, but a trace of unhappiness flashed through her heart.

Perhaps the affection Princess Mingyue showed was too obvious.

Or maybe it was the princess's behavior in front of Lu Yan that made her feel a little uncomfortable.

As an empress, she shouldn't be so easily swayed by emotions.

But every time she thought about the fact that under her rule, there was such a willful and capricious princess who had feelings for Lu Yan.

She couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

She raised her eyes and glanced at Lu Yan secretly, and found that he still looked lazy.

He leaned casually on the back of the chair, looking as if it had nothing to do with him.

"Lu Yan, what do you think of that princess?"

Chen Qingwan asked calmly, with a barely perceptible hint of temptation in her tone.

Lu Yan's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile:

"Princess Mingyue? She's quite interesting. However, I have no interest in unruly and headstrong girls."

After hearing this, Chen Qingwan felt a little comforted, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised a little.

But on second thought, if Mingyue really admires Lu Yan.

This was another worrying issue for her.

"Aren't you afraid that she might have ulterior motives towards you?"

Chen Qingwan's tone sank slightly, and there was a trace of scrutiny in her eyes.

Lu Yan chuckled and waved his hand:

"She's just a princess, so what? I'm not some rare baby who can have whatever she wants."

Chen Qingwan was amused by his rebellious words, and the displeasure on her face eased a little.

She knew in her heart that Lu Yan was not the kind of person who was easily fooled by appearances.

He has his own sense of propriety and judgment, which is what she admires about him.

However, Chen Qingwan's doubts did not completely dissipate.

She was not worried that Lu Yan would fall in love with Mingyue.

But she cares more about whether Mingyue's feelings for Lu Yan are sincere.

As an empress, she knew that ruling was full of complicated schemes and calculations.

Would the young princess approach Lu Yan for other purposes? She had to be careful about this.

While thinking, she asked again:

"If she really has bad intentions, how do you plan to deal with her?"

Lu Yan slowly put down the teacup, a trace of pity flashed in his eyes:

"If she really has some hidden agenda, I don't mind teaching her a lesson, so she knows her place."

Chen Qingwan was slightly stunned, then she smiled knowingly.

She knew Lu Yan's confidence and composure very well, which made her feel at ease.

"If you can use me in any way, just let me know."

Chen Qingwan said softly, her tone revealing the decisiveness of a leader.

Lu Yan looked at her, his eyes flickering slightly.

He knew the sincerity and power in her words and nodded slightly in response.

The two of them understood each other tacitly, and their understanding was self-evident.

At this time, the sunlight outside was shining into the room through the half-open window.

A breeze blows from time to time, bringing bursts of freshness.

In this harmonious atmosphere, Chen Qingwan suddenly smiled, as if she had thought of something interesting:

"By the way, Lu Yan, if you really intend to teach me how to run a business, would I be considered your special student?"

Hearing this, Lu Yan pretended to think, then said seriously:

"I guess so, but you can't just become a special student. You have to pass my test."

"Then let's see what strange and bizarre tests you have."

Chen Qingwan pretended to be disdainful, but there was a hint of cunning in her eyes.