"Miss Chen, see you in the capital."
Watching Chen Qingwan's departing figure, Lu Yan was filled with mixed emotions.
He knew that this parting would be the last time they met.
Their identities and relationship may undergo earth-shattering changes.
Chen Qingwan, urging her horse on, was also filled with mixed emotions.
Recalling the moments spent in Shannan Prefecture, I have even greater respect for Lu Yan's talent and character.
She secretly resolved that once she returned to the capital, she would definitely promote this person and make him serve the court.
Both of them silently looked forward to the day they would meet again in the capital.
...
The capital city.
Li Zhun dragged his weary body, limping along the Imperial City Avenue, his armor tattered and his appearance wretched.
"Damn Lu Yan! You despicable scoundrel!"
Li Zhun cursed through gritted teeth, Lu Yan's mocking smile constantly flashing through his mind.
The anger in his heart erupted like a volcano.
They arrived at the Prime Minister's residence, weary and disheveled from their journey.
Without even having time to change out of his battle uniform, he headed straight for the Prime Minister's residence.
He was filled with unease, as his trip to Shannan Prefecture had not only ended in failure.
They suffered heavy losses and lost face; how could Prime Minister Liu An let them off so easily?
"Your Excellency! Your humble servant... Your humble servant is back..."
Li Zhun knelt before Liu An with trembling fear, his voice shaking, like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
Liu An sat upright in the grand chair, his face terribly gloomy.
A pair of hawk-like eyes stared intently at Li Zhun, as if trying to see right through him.
"Lord Li, how was your trip to Shannan Prefecture?"
Liu An's voice was deep and cold, filled with a sense of oppression.
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