The maid Xiaoyu brought over tea.
He carefully placed it on the table and whispered:
"Sir, would you like some tea?"
Lu Yan didn't even glance at it, he just waved his hand weakly.
Seeing this, Xiaoyu dared not say anything more.
The room was silent except for Lu Yan's heavy breathing.
He crossed his arms and pressed them against his forehead, his mind filled with images of Chen Qingwan.
He remembered her clear eyes and her hearty laughter.
Thinking back to those thrilling battles they went through together...
"Damn it! Zhang family, you're ruthless!"
Lu Yan slammed his fist on the table, making the teacup tremble violently.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, wishing he could lead his troops to Jingzhou right now and tear that Zhang family brat to pieces.
But he also knew in his heart that he couldn't act so impulsively.
Otherwise, the result could very well be a complete loss!
"well……"
"Sir, how about we send men to rob the Zhang family..."
Seeing that Lu Yan was in a bad mood, Xiao Yu anxiously offered her concern.
Lu Yan waved his hand, forcing a bitter smile:
"Take them back? Can you take them back, but can you take their hearts back?"
"My lord, I believe this matter is suspicious."
Xiaoyu's words ignited a glimmer of hope in Lu Yan's heart, but it was quickly extinguished again.
What could this little maid possibly know?
But now that Lu Yan was desperate, he asked, "Strange? What's strange about it?"
"It is highly unusual for the Empress to give away the Imperial Seal."
Xiaoyu paused for a moment, then continued her analysis.
"Even if it is a marriage alliance, the Empress would not give up the Imperial Seal so easily. There must be another reason behind this."
Lu Yan narrowed his eyes:
"You mean, this might be a delaying tactic by the Empress?"
"Very likely."
Xiaoyu nodded.
"I suggest we send someone to investigate the situation first before making a decision."
Lu Yan agreed to Xiao Yu's suggestion and then turned his attention to Xiao Yu, looking her up and down.
It's exactly where it should be, without any discrepancy.
Curvy figure, youthful face and huge breasts...
never mind.
Lu Yan quickly looked away. We can't be this lewd, can we?
This girl looks quite young, but her figure is amazing!
"New here? I don't see you often."
Xiaoyu answered respectfully:
"My lord, I only arrived in this manor a few days ago. My brother asked me to come and take care of you."
Lu Yan's heart stirred, and he asked:
"Oh? Who is your brother?"
"Fan Tong".
Xiaoyu answered softly.
"Fan Tong!" Lu Yan suddenly realized, so that's how it is.
No wonder this little maid is so clever; she was able to see through the mystery.
It seems that Commander Fan was afraid that he wouldn't trust him, so he sent his sister to take care of him.
Thinking of this, Lu Yan felt a little relieved. It seemed that Fan Tong was still on his side.
Then he smiled wryly, thinking, "You can't bully your brother's sister, sigh!"
"Okay, I understand."
Lu Yan added, "From now on, don't call me 'sir' anymore. It's too formal. Just call me 'brother'."
Xiaoyu was overjoyed and quickly exclaimed:
"Brother Lu Yan".
Xiaoyu's heart was pounding. Lord Lu was a handsome and talented man who commanded an army at such a young age, and he was also so kind.
If... I dare not think about it anymore, my face turned red.
Lu Yan also noticed Xiao Yu's unusual behavior and quickly said:
"Alright, Xiaoyu, you can go and rest now."
Xiaoyu agreed, blushed, and quickly went out.
As Lu Yan watched Xiao Yu's departing figure, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "This little girl is quite adorable."
He walked to the window, looked at the night outside, and his mind was filled with many thoughts.
This arranged marriage filled him with doubts.
Why did the Empress give away the Imperial Seal?
What's the real story behind this?
This matter must be thoroughly investigated.
...
Meanwhile, at Zhangjia Camp on the border of Huai'an, Zhang Xinwang sat upright.
Zhang Xinwang wore a black brocade robe, with a gold belt cinching his slender waist.
He was like a fierce tiger, exuding an aura of dominance!
He sat imposingly on a tiger-skin chair, stroking a jade thumb ring in his hand, his eyes so gloomy they seemed to drip water.
Behind him stood two guards, clad in armor and standing like iron towers, not daring to breathe loudly.
The eldest son of the most powerful family in Huai'an has been exceptionally strong since childhood, and he has hundreds of followers.
In this chaotic world, the Zhang family has raised an army of 80,000, including 40,000 cavalry!
In the entire North, who the hell dares to mess with him?
That's one of the most awesome rich kids ever!
Zhang Xinwang was just waiting for those bastards in Jingzhou to give up, and for that damned Four Armies Alliance to turn on each other!
When the time comes, he will give the order, and 40,000 iron cavalry will crush them!
Zhang Xinwang was plotting how to divide up the rich prize of Jingzhou when he squeezed the wine glass on the table so hard it made a cracking sound.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the tent.
"Report—Urgent dispatch from Jingzhou!"
A scout, weary from his journey, knelt down and presented a letter with both hands.
Zhang Xinwang snatched the letter, secretly delighted. Jingzhou City had finally given in!
He eagerly tore open the seal, but the contents of the letter struck him like a thunderbolt, and the smug look on his face instantly froze.
"A marriage alliance? The imperial seal?"
Zhang Xinwang stared wide-eyed in disbelief, witnessing something incredible.
The empress of the Datong Dynasty actually proposed a marriage alliance with him and even gave him the imperial seal as a sign of sincerity.
This is simply a fantasy!
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