Unexpectedly, Chen Qingwan simply rubbed her face.
She stared at Lu Yan with her beautiful eyes, without even blinking.
That look in his eyes sent chills down Lu Yan's spine.
Lu Yan felt uncomfortable under the gaze and quickly chuckled, saying:
"Okay, okay, you go ahead, you go ahead, I'll shut up, alright?"
Chen Qingwan then took a deep breath.
He informed Lu Yan that the capital was under siege and that the Northern Xiang Kingdom had proposed the condition of releasing Princess Mingyue and others.
Lu Yan, however, seemed unconcerned, even jokingly remarking:
"The capital is besieged? What does that have to do with me? I'm just a lowly prefect, what business do I have of managing something this big?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingwan nearly fainted.
She said emotionally:
“Lu Yan, your homeland, Datong, is now suffering.”
"Millions of lives are in imminent danger. Are you really going to stand idly by and watch your compatriots head towards destruction?"
"I implore you, extend a helping hand and save those innocent people!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yan did not show the surprise or worry she had expected. Instead, she appeared relaxed and said:
"What does this have to do with me? I don't even know them."
"Besides, even if we offer help, how much of it will they remember?"
Seeing Lu Yan's attitude, Chen Qingwan became even more anxious, and her eyes reddened.
She gritted her teeth and said:
"This is the Empress's order! She orders you to release the prisoners to lift the siege of the capital!"
"Order me?"
Lu Yan raised an eyebrow, looking at Chen Qingwan with a half-smile.
Are you trying to blackmail me?
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