Lu Yan walked up to Li Zhun and looked down at him.
With a half-smile on his face, he said:
"General Li, victory and defeat are common occurrences in war, so why are you so fixated on them?"
Li Zhun struggled to his feet, dust covering his armor and obscuring the bloodstains on his face.
He held onto the broken saddle, staggered a few steps, and barely managed to stand still.
My chest heaved violently, and each breath was accompanied by a sharp pain, as if my ribs were breaking.
Her eyes were bloodshot as she stared intently at Lu Yan, her gaze filled with resentment, hatred, and humiliation.
He clenched his teeth so tightly they almost broke, and squeezed out a few words:
"Lu...Yan! Today's humiliation will be avenged in the future!"
Lu Yan still wore that ambiguous smile.
It was as if they didn't take Li Zhun's threat to heart at all.
He lightly patted non-existent dust off his sleeves and said slowly:
"General Li, why take it so seriously?"
"However, I still have a word of advice for General Li."
"Next time you try to take on the challenge, you'd better think twice about your abilities."
"To avoid losing so many elite troops for nothing."
Upon hearing this, Li Zhun's face turned even uglier, as if he had been slapped hard across the face.
He took a deep breath, trying to suppress his anger, but finally sighed helplessly.
He knew that today's defeat was inevitable.
Continuing to argue will only bring shame upon yourself.
He glared fiercely at Lu Yan, his eyes seeming as if he wanted to devour Lu Yan alive.
Then, he limped over to the remaining Tiger and Leopard Cavalry and growled in a hoarse voice:
"withdraw!"
The remaining Tiger and Leopard Cavalry were all dejected.
They had followed Li Zhun for many years and had never experienced such a crushing defeat.
They silently supported their injured companion, their eyes filled with fear and confusion.
They silently left Shannan Prefecture, following Li Zhun.
All that was left was a mess.
As the group moved forward, Li Zhun would occasionally look back in the direction of Lu Yan.
His eyes blazed with a deep-seated hatred, like a flame about to erupt.
He secretly vowed that one day he would repay the humiliation he had suffered a hundredfold!
After Li Zhun's defeat and retreat, the atmosphere in Shannan Prefecture seemed much lighter.
Lu Yan stood with his hands behind his back, watching the dust recede into the distance, a cold smile playing on his lips.
This Li Zhun is truly the kind of person who won't shed a tear until he sees the coffin; he won't stop until he suffers a great loss.
"My lord, Li Zhun has suffered such a great loss, I'm afraid he won't let this go so easily."
Lu Fei stepped forward, his tone tinged with worry.
Lu Yan waved his hand dismissively:
"Let him come if he wants, do you think I'm afraid of him?"
"Next time, it won't be so easy for him to get away unscathed."
Having said that, he turned to look at Li Kui, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes:
"Little Kui, well done! Tonight, I'll personally cook you a good meal!"
Upon hearing this, Li Kui's face immediately lit up with a smile, and he grinned, saying:
"Thank you, sir! I've been craving your cooking for so long!"
His burly physique, paired with his honest smile, creates a rather endearing contrast.
Meanwhile, Chen Qingwan's thoughts had already flown back to the capital.
She realized that the situation in the capital was tense and that Prime Minister Liu An's ambitions were growing stronger.
I must return to the court as soon as possible to handle state affairs and stabilize the situation.
This incognito visit should end soon.
Chen Qingwan found Lu Yan and told him that she was about to leave.
"Lord Lu, this trip to Shannan Prefecture has been very beneficial to me... this young lady."
"I have some urgent matters at home that I need to take care of as soon as possible, so I'll take my leave now."
She almost let it slip, but thankfully she corrected herself in time, secretly relieved.
Upon hearing this, Lu Yan raised an eyebrow and feigned regret, saying:
"You're leaving already?"
"I was hoping Miss Chen could stay a few more days so I could properly entertain her."
"What, you've been my secretary for a few days in Shannan Prefecture, and you're already tired of it?"
Chen Qingwan chuckled at his teasing tone and laughed it off:
"Lord Lu is too kind. How could I possibly be weary? It's just that I have many family matters to attend to and simply cannot get away."
Lu Yan didn't insist on keeping him any longer, but simply smiled meaningfully:
"Alright then, take care on your journey, Miss Chen."
"If you encounter any trouble when you arrive in the capital, feel free to come to me."
"Although distant water cannot quench immediate thirst, writing a letter is still an option."
Chen Qingwan nodded, feeling a warmth in her heart.
Lu Yan may seem cynical, but he is actually quite thoughtful and a person worth befriending.
Before leaving, the two exchanged gifts.
Chen Qingwan gave Lu Yan a fine jade pendant, saying it was for protection and safety.
Lu Yan then reciprocated with a finely crafted dagger, saying it was for self-defense.
In reality, it was crafted by his own hands, capable of cutting through iron like mud, and incredibly sharp.
"Young Master Chen, this dagger is no ordinary dagger. In a critical moment, it might save your life."
Lu Yan lowered his voice and said mysteriously.
Chen Qingwan took the dagger and examined it carefully.
It felt cool to the touch, and the workmanship was exquisite; you could tell at a glance that it was no ordinary product.
She was touched, but only said something simple:
"Thank you, Lord Lu."
The two exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word.
They bid each other a reluctant farewell at the city gate of Shannan Prefecture.
Chen Qingwan mounted her horse, turned back with a smile, and said:
"Lord Lu, until we meet again."
Lu Yan cupped his hands in a respectful bow and said loudly:
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