Old Li respectfully handed the milk tea to Princess Mingyue.

Princess Mingyue took the milk tea and eagerly took a sip.

His eyes lit up immediately, and he exclaimed in admiration:

"This is truly a delicacy! It tastes much better than the mare's milk wine from our Northern Xiang Kingdom!"

Lu Yan felt smug.

He improved upon the modern milk tea recipe, so of course it tastes good!

"Lord Lu, what are you using to make this milk tea? Could you teach me?"

Princess Mingyue asked with an expectant look on her face.

Lu Yan smiled mysteriously and said:

"This is a secret recipe, and I cannot disclose it to you."

"mean!"

She finished her milk tea in one gulp, then licked her lips with a lingering sense of satisfaction.

"Lord Lu, I want more!"

Lu Yan shook his head helplessly; this princess really was a glutton.

However, he was happy to let her drink a few more glasses.

After all, milk tea is one of his secrets to making money.

"Lord Lu, I heard that you recently defeated the barbarians. You are truly amazing!"

"I have always been very interested in military affairs. I wonder if Lord Lu could offer some guidance?"

Lu Yan chuckled inwardly; this princess was truly delusional.

What does a little girl like her know about military affairs?

However, he reconsidered.

Perhaps we can use this opportunity to probe the true strength of the Northern Xiang Kingdom.

"Your Highness is too kind. I only have a very superficial understanding."

Lu Yan said modestly.

"However, since Your Highness is interested, I can speak with you."

So Lu Yan began to explain some military strategies to Princess Mingyue.

He deliberately spoke in a vague and ambiguous manner, making it seem like he was only telling a part of the truth.

This way, Princess Mingyue would find it interesting without revealing too many real military secrets.

Princess Mingyue listened intently, occasionally letting out exclamations of "Oh, oh!"

She originally thought Lu Yan was just a civil official who only knew how to govern local areas.

I never expected him to be so knowledgeable about military affairs.

It seems that the Great Tong Dynasty is truly full of hidden talents!

Princess Mingyue put down her empty milk tea cup.

He licked his lips, still wanting more, and then his eyes darted around.

Suddenly, he adopted a serious expression.

"By the way, Lord Lu, my father has a favor to ask of me during my visit to Shannan County."

Lu Yan sneered inwardly. The little brat has finally shown her true colors.

We chatted for ages, about milk tea and military strategy, and it turns out you were just waiting for me here.

He pretended not to know and raised an eyebrow:

"Oh? What are your orders, Prince of Beixiang?"

"My father asked me to ask you, could... could you please not attack the barbarians?"

Princess Mingyue carefully observed Lu Yan's expression and added.

"Our Beixiang Kingdom is willing to forge a lasting friendship with Shannan County and the Datong Dynasty."

Lu Yan cursed inwardly: They actually wanted to turn me against them!

He remained calm and slowly poured himself a cup of tea.

He took a small sip before speaking slowly.

"Your Highness, these barbarians have repeatedly invaded our borders, committing arson, murder, looting, and all sorts of atrocities."

"As the magistrate of Shannan County, how can I sit idly by and do nothing?"

Princess Mingyue became anxious upon hearing this.

"But...but swords and blades have no eyes, what if..."

"What if what?" Lu Yan looked at her with a half-smile.

"What if... what if innocent people get hurt?"

Princess Mingyue's voice grew softer and softer.

Lu Yan put down his teacup, his tone firm:

"Your Highness, please rest assured, I know what I'm doing."

“Barbarians, I’m determined to fight them! Even Jesus can’t stop them! I’m telling you!”

Princess Mingyue was stunned, and asked in a blank expression:

"Jesus? Who is Jesus?"

Lu Yan's face flushed red instantly, like a monkey's bottom, and he screamed inwardly:

Ouch! My lips! Why are they chapped again?

He quickly coughed, trying to save face:

"Um... that last sentence doesn't count!"

"What I mean is, I'm determined to take down those barbarian little Karami! Nobody can stop me!"

"We will not only beat them to a pulp in Shannan County, but we will also wipe out their stronghold!"

"And...and we also want to build a branch county of Shannan County on their old turf."

Princess Mingyue's mouth dropped open, and she was speechless for a long time.

She had thought that Lu Yan would be mindful of the reputation of the Northern Xiang Kingdom and would restrain himself somewhat.

Unexpectedly, he was so tough, leaving no room for his father at all.

This is...this is way too arrogant!

Lu Yan secretly rejoiced at Princess Mingyue's stunned expression.

You think you can mess with me?

He cleared his throat and continued:

"Your Highness, I know you mean well,"

"But between nations, there are only eternal interests, not eternal friends."

"The Northern Xiang Kingdom wishes to establish friendly relations with my Great Tong Dynasty, which I naturally welcome."

"But if you intend to use the barbarians as leverage to blackmail me, then I cannot agree to that."

Princess Mingyue bit her lip, feeling somewhat unconvinced, yet unsure how to refute it.

She grew up in the palace, living a life of luxury and being pampered by everyone. She had never been treated like this before.

"Lord Lu, you...you're disrespecting my father!"

Princess Mingyue said angrily.

Lu Yan smiled slightly:

"Your Highness, you flatter me. I am merely stating the facts of the matter."

"If the King of Beixiang truly wishes to befriend our Great Tong Dynasty, he should offer some sincerity."

"What sincerity?" Princess Mingyue asked.

Lu Yan smiled mysteriously:

"Well... allow me time to consider it."

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