Li Kui hadn't even stepped inside when he began his report.
As he ran, he vividly described the scene:
"My lord, Princess Mingyue is currently hiding in a small manor outside Jingzhou City!"
"That manor is so well hidden! If it weren't for my keen sense of smell, I would have almost missed it!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"This little wench knows how to hide. Bring her back!"
Li Kui hadn't even had a chance to rest when he was once again ordered to leave.
Upon arriving at the manor, they found Princess Mingyue chatting and drinking tea with Chen Qingwan in the garden, enjoying themselves immensely.
"Princess, please come back to Shannan Prefecture with me quickly, my master is getting impatient!"
Li Kui earnestly advised him.
Princess Mingyue waved her hand.
"No, no, I'm not going back! I want to stay here and develop Jingzhou with Sister Chen!"
Li Kui was stunned.
"Develop Jingzhou? You, a princess of Beixiang, following our Datong people to develop Jingzhou? What kind of nonsense is that?"
"Wouldn't your father be furious if he found out?"
Chen Qingwan also covered her mouth and chuckled softly. She gracefully put down her teacup and said gently:
"General Li, Princess Mingyue is a guest in our Jingzhou. She is very comfortable here. There is no need to rush back."
Li Kui scratched his head, looked at Princess Mingyue, then at Chen Qingwan, and was at a loss for what to do.
He said with difficulty:
"Miss Chen, you don't know, my master was extremely worried, fearing that something might happen to the princess!"
Princess Mingyue gave a soft snort.
"Hmph, who told him to keep fighting with you guys? We couldn't stop him no matter what we said!"
Li Kui scratched his head. "It's all over now! Your father has already sent people to Shannan Prefecture to pick you up!"
Princess Mingyue's eyes lit up when she heard this.
"Finished? Really?"
Li Kui patted his chest and assured him, "Of course it's true! Would I lie to you?"
Princess Mingyue hesitated again.
"Then...then I won't go back. I'm fine here."
Li Kui was dumbfounded. "Really?"
“Really!” Princess Mingyue nodded firmly.
Li Kui slapped his thigh.
"That's wonderful! I'll go back and report to you, sir, that you don't want to arrange a marriage with him!"
Princess Mingyue immediately flew into a rage upon hearing the words "marriage alliance".
"A marriage alliance? With Lord Lu?"
“That’s right!” Li Kui said matter-of-factly.
"Your father sent people here this time to seek peace, and also to arrange a marriage between him and our master."
After Princess Mingyue confirmed it, she felt as if she had heard the most beautiful music in the world.
She grabbed Li Kui's thick arm, her excited little face as red and shiny as a ripe apple.
"Then I'll go back with you! I want a marriage alliance!"
She shouted excitedly, her voice clear and crisp like a silver bell, making Li Kui's eardrums buzz.
Without thinking twice, she was like a happy little rabbit.
Lifting her gorgeous skirt, she ran towards the carriage.
She didn't even bother with her luggage, which shows how strong her desire for the marriage was!
That's Lord Lu Yan!
He was handsome and dashing, and skilled in both literature and martial arts. He was simply her dream prince charming!
"Come on! What are you standing there for? Take me to my Mr. Right!"
Princess Mingyue poked her little head out and urged Li Kui, who was still standing there in a daze, in an anxious tone.
Those big, bright eyes sparkled with anticipation.
She could almost see herself living happily ever after with Lu Yan.
Li Kui was taken aback by the princess's enthusiasm; it was the first time he had ever seen such a proactive princess.
For a moment, I was unable to react.
He stood there blankly, like a wooden stake, until Princess Mingyue urged him again, at which point he snapped out of his daze.
He quickly said "goodbye" to the elegant Chen Qingwan.
Then he leaped onto the carriage, raised his whip, and lashed the horse's rump hard.
The horse, in pain, took off galloping towards Shannan Prefecture.
Chen Qingwan stood there, stunned, her teacup tilting slightly.
A few drops of tea splashed onto her elegant dress, but she was completely unaware.
Lu Yan is going to marry Princess Mingyue?
The words kept echoing in her mind, like a thunderbolt splitting her calm heart and stirring up a thousand waves.
She recalled the first time she met Lu Yan; he was dressed in military uniform, full of heroic spirit, and rescued her from danger amidst the chaos of battle.
At that time, his gaze was firm, and nothing could stop him from moving forward.
Later, after Jingzhou was initially pacified, he took off his battle robes and put on a scholar's long gown.
With a few words and a laugh, the cholera epidemic vanished, revealing his refined and elegant demeanor.
She admired his talent and respected his abilities, and before she knew it, she had fallen for him.
She believed that there was some kind of tacit understanding between them, a silent affection.
She once dreamed that once the world was at peace, she would let go of everything.
They retired to the mountains and forests, living a pastoral life of farming and weaving.
But now, this sudden news has shattered all her illusions.
Arranged marriage—what a cold term. It represents interests, but it has no love whatsoever.
Princess Mingyue was a princess of the Northern Xiang Kingdom, of noble birth and showered with love and affection.
But she, bearing the weight of the world on her shoulders, how could she compare to her?
She smiled bitterly; it turned out that all of this was just wishful thinking on her part.
Lu Yan never expressed any feelings for her; it was she who was deluding herself.
A gentle breeze blew by, scattering a few peach petals that landed on her shoulder.
She slowly raised her head, gazing in the direction where Princess Mingyue had gone.
A hint of despondency and resentment flashed in his eyes.
And heartfelt blessings.
Perhaps, this is fate.
...
Upon returning to Shannan Prefecture, Princess Mingyue went straight to Lu Yan's study as soon as she got off the carriage, without even bothering to announce her arrival.
"Lord Lu! I want to marry you!"
Princess Mingyue stood at the door of the study and announced loudly.
Lu Yan was reviewing official documents at his desk when he was startled by the sudden sound.
The pen in my hand fell to the ground.
He looked up at Princess Mingyue, who was standing menacingly at the door, completely bewildered.
Is this girl out of her mind?
"Princess Mingyue, how can such a serious matter as marriage be treated lightly?"
Lu Yan explained patiently.
"Besides, I already have someone I love, and I really cannot grant the princess's request."
Upon hearing this, Princess Mingyue's face immediately fell, and her eyes instantly reddened.
"You have someone you like? Who is it? Which vixen dares to seduce my Lord Lu!"
She stomped her foot angrily, causing her gorgeous skirt to sway.
Lu Yan couldn't help but think of Chen Qingwan and immediately laughed.
If Miss Chen heard someone call her a vixen, wouldn't she be furious?
This Princess Mingyue is truly domineering.
"Cough cough,"
Lu Yan cleared his throat, trying his best to maintain a serious expression.
"Your Highness, you misunderstand. My beloved is gentle, virtuous, well-educated, and reasonable. She is by no means a vixen."
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