Princess Mingyue must have something on her mind, but she is unwilling to say it.
He reached out and gently patted her shoulder.
Princess Mingyue raised her head and looked into Lu Yan's concerned eyes, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.
She so wished she could tell him everything and share her pain.
But she couldn't.
She could only bury all her pain deep in her heart and silently endure it all.
There was no way to put poison in his food.
...
Meanwhile, back in Jingzhou, Chen Qingwan was in a state of utter confusion.
She galloped away on horseback, covered in dust, the image lingering in her mind.
It is a scene of Lu Yan and Princess Mingyue embracing tightly.
The flames of jealousy burned in her heart.
Upon reaching the heart of the territory, she ignored everyone's greetings and went straight to her bedchamber.
The palace maids followed her cautiously, not daring to breathe.
They were afraid of offending this capricious female general.
Chen Qingwan dismissed all the palace maids, stripped herself naked, and sank into the bathtub.
The warm water enveloped her body, but it could not dispel the chill in her heart.
She closed her eyes, letting her thoughts churn.
Lu Yan's roguish smile and Princess Mingyue's shy demeanor.
They were all deeply imprinted in her mind.
She didn't understand why Lu Yan was so close to Princess Mingyue.
Has he really fallen for her?
Damn it!
Chen Qingwan suddenly opened her eyes and punched the water, splashing countless water droplets.
She can't go on like this. She is the ruler of a country. How can personal feelings affect her judgment?
She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
Lu Yan, you are ultimately the man I can never have.
Since that's the case, I will forget about you completely!
Chen Qingwan stood up from the bathtub, dried herself, and changed into a dignified outfit.
She walked to the bronze mirror, looked at the dignified woman in the mirror, and a cold smile curled at the corner of her mouth.
From this moment forward, I will live only for myself!
The bronze mirror reflected Chen Qingwan's cold and stern face, her phoenix eyes gleaming with unwavering determination.
She was no longer the woman tormented by love, but the Empress of the Datong Dynasty.
We must devote all our energy to national affairs.
She quickly formulated a new strategic plan to reorganize the army and stabilize the court.
"Pass down the order: all commanders must immediately proceed to the council chamber for a meeting!"
Chen Qingwan's voice was cold and authoritative.
The generals filed in, and feeling the chilling aura emanating from the Empress, they all held their breath and dared not act rashly.
"I intend to reorganize the army, weed out the old, weak, sick, and disabled, and recruit new soldiers. Do any of you have any objections?"
Chen Qingwan scanned the crowd, her tone sharp.
"Your Majesty, we obey!"
The generals responded in unison, despite some doubts in their hearts.
But intimidated by the Empress's authority, no one dared to voice any objections.
Chen Qingwan used swift and decisive measures to unleash a nationwide reform storm.
First, military development was put on the agenda.
She ordered grueling training for the newly recruited soldiers.
On the training ground, dust flew everywhere and shouts of battle filled the air.
The new recruits sweated profusely, their drills were perfectly synchronized, and their use of weapons was swift and powerful.
The tactical drills were exquisite, with every movement striving for perfection.
Chen Qingwan, dressed in military uniform, personally inspected the military camp under the scorching sun.
But she remained steadfast, training alongside the soldiers, her clothes soaked with sweat.
His resolute expression and exemplary conduct greatly boosted morale.
She walked up to a young soldier and asked with concern:
Is the training tough?
The soldier was flattered and quickly replied:
"It's no hardship; I'd gladly die for my country!"
Chen Qingwan patted his shoulder approvingly and encouraged him:
"Well done! Da Tong's future depends on you all!"
The soldiers were greatly encouraged and trained even harder.
Everyone longs to become a hero who protects their country.
She also ordered that soldiers who performed outstandingly in the fight against cholera be commended and rewarded.
He personally awarded them medals and bestowed upon them gold and silver treasures.
This move greatly boosted the morale of the army and gave the people hope.
To address the food supply issues arising from the expansion of the army, Chen Qingwan implemented a land reclamation policy.
She forced herself not to think about Lu Yan, but she couldn't help but admit it.
Lu Yan's methods for governing Shannan Prefecture were indeed effective, and now we can only copy them.
"well……"
Chen Qingwan sighed softly in her palace and rubbed her temples.
Why do I keep thinking about him? It's been so long...
She walked to the window, gazed at the bright moon outside, and murmured to herself:
"Lu Yan, where are you? Are you alright?"
The next morning, Chen Qingwan issued the land reclamation policy.
She encouraged soldiers to cultivate the land during the off-season and ordered the construction of irrigation systems to develop agricultural production.
She went deep into the fields to learn about farming conditions.
He provided guidance on agricultural matters, ate and lived with the people, and understood their needs.
How's the harvest this year?
Chen Qingwan asked an elderly farmer who was working in the field with concern.
The old farmer was flattered and quickly put down his hoe, replying:
"Thanks to His Majesty's blessing, the weather has been favorable this year, and the harvest is much better than in previous years!"
"That's good, that's good."
Chen Qingwan nodded with satisfaction.
"You've all worked hard, I will definitely make sure you live a good life!"
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