The way she looked at Lu Yan also underwent a subtle change.
It was no longer just simple appreciation, but rather a mixture of admiration and...love?
She suddenly realized she had lost her composure and quickly lowered her head to hide the strange look in her eyes.
Lu Yan saw all of this.
He chuckled inwardly, thinking to himself, "This little girl seems to have been won over by my charm."
He cleared his throat, breaking the somewhat awkward silence.
"Mr. Chen, what do you think of my eloquent speech?"
Chen Qingwan snapped out of her daze, her face flushing slightly.
"Lord Lu's insights have greatly benefited Qingwan."
"You've benefited greatly? That's good," Lu Yan said with a smile.
"How about this, Miss Chen, why don't you stay and help me govern Shannan Prefecture?"
Chen Qingwan was taken aback, then shook her head and said:
"This...I'm afraid that's not appropriate."
"Is there something wrong with it?" Lu Yan pressed.
Chen Qingwan hesitated for a moment before finally expressing her concerns.
"Qingwan only handles some miscellaneous matters for the Empress and doesn't understand politics. I'm afraid she might cause you trouble."
"It's alright, you can learn if you don't understand."
Lu Yan waved his hand dismissively.
"With me here, I guarantee you won't make any mistakes."
He paused, then added.
"Besides, Miss Chen, you are so intelligent and quick to understand, you will definitely be able to get started very soon."
Chen Qingwan wavered a little. She really wanted to stay and learn more about Lu Yan's philosophy of governance.
However, due to his position, he couldn't agree directly.
"this……"
"Stop with all this and that,"
Lu Yan interrupted her.
"It's settled then. You'll officially start your new job tomorrow, beginning as my secretary. How does that sound?"
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