What humiliated them even more was the people who had defeated them.
It turned out to be just an unknown prefect of Shannan Prefecture—Lu Yan.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"
An old minister spoke up tremblingly.
"That kid Lu Yan is cunning and has a sharp weapon; it's understandable that our soldiers were no match for him..."
"Excusable circumstances? I see you are all cowards who fear death!"
The king's anger had not subsided.
"Jianmen Pass is the gateway to our country; how can we simply hand it over to others?"
"Pass down the order to immediately reorganize the army and wait for the right opportunity."
"I will personally lead the army to raze Shannan Prefecture and capture that scoundrel Lu Yan alive!"
Just then.
A clear voice rang out at the entrance of the main hall:
"Father, please calm your anger!"
Following the sound, a young girl dressed in gorgeous clothes walked in.
She was Princess Mingyue of Beixiang Kingdom, the king's most beloved daughter.
She was beautiful and had a noble air about her, but at this moment there was a hint of worry in her eyes.
"Mingyue, what brings you here?"
When the king saw his daughter, his tone softened slightly.
“Father, I have heard that Jianmen Pass has fallen, so I have come to persuade you.”
Princess Mingyue walked up to the king and bowed gracefully.
"Your subject believes that it is not advisable to fight again at this time."
The king frowned:
"Why? Am I to stand by and watch Jianmen Pass be occupied by the Datong Dynasty?"
“Father, I have mentioned to you before the matter of a marriage alliance with Lu Yan…”
Princess Mingyue said shyly, her cheeks slightly flushed.
"Lu Yan is exceptionally intelligent. Wouldn't it be more advantageous for him to form a marriage alliance with my Northern Xiang Kingdom than to attack Shannan Prefecture?"
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