Liu An had already prepared forged letters and testimonies.
These "evidence" are full of loopholes.
But at this moment, the envoy was blinded by anger.
They didn't bother to distinguish it carefully at all.
"Your Excellency, rest assured, this matter is of great importance, and I will report it to our King immediately."
Liu An nodded in satisfaction and said:
"Very good. I hope the Northern Xiang Kingdom can send troops to rescue Princess Mingyue as soon as possible,"
"Let's also teach that arrogant Lu Yan a lesson while we're at it!"
The envoy rose to take his leave, and Liu An personally escorted him to the gate of the mansion, his face still bearing a fake smile.
After the envoy left, the smile on Liu An's face vanished instantly, replaced by a chilling aura.
He gazed at the dark night sky and murmured to himself:
"Lu Yan, your death is not far off!"
After returning to the post station, the envoy from Beixiang immediately wrote a secret letter and sent it back to Beixiang by express courier.
Liu An stood alone inside the mansion, the night wind ruffling his robes.
It made a rustling sound, just like the surging ambition in his heart.
A sinister smile curled at the corner of his lips, as if he could already see Lu Yan's disgrace and his own power in his grasp.
"Lu Yan, you're still too young. You're too green to fight me!"
At the same time, the envoy from the Northern Xiang Kingdom hurried along.
They sent the "intelligence" that Liu An had carefully fabricated back to Beixiang Kingdom.
When the King of Beixiang received the secret letter, he initially scoffed with disbelief:
"What trick is that old fox Liu An up to now?"
He slowly tore open the envelope, sipping his wine as he did so.
He casually glanced at the contents of the letter.
However, as the words on the letter came into view...
His face gradually darkened, and his grip on the wine glass tightened.
"Mingyue was...humiliated by that Lu Yan?"
The king suddenly stood up, and the wine glass in his hand shattered with a crash.
The crimson wine splattered on the luxurious carpet like specks of blood.
He already harbored resentment towards Lu Yan for seizing control of the Sword Gate, and now that his daughter had been humiliated, he was even more enraged.
"Outrageous! Outrageous!"
He flew into a rage, pacing back and forth in the hall like a trapped beast.
"My daughter is of noble birth; how can I allow that brat Lu Yan to treat her so disrespectfully?"
He turned abruptly and roared at the prince's guards:
"Guards! Convey my decree: Assemble the army and prepare to attack Shannan Prefecture!"
"I will tear Lu Yan to pieces to vent my hatred!"
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"
An old minister, trembling, stepped forward to offer his advice.
"This matter requires careful consideration! Shannan Prefecture is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Sending troops rashly might be unwise..."
"Bullshit!" The King of Beixiang was furious.
"How can I tolerate my daughter suffering such a humiliating disgrace?"
"Even if Shannan Prefecture is a den of dragons and tigers, I will still venture in!"
"Pass down the order: the army will set off in five days!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The generals and guards responded in unison, and the atmosphere in the hall was filled with murderous intent.
The guard rushed into the bedchamber, knelt on one knee, and clasped his hands in a fist salute:
"Your Majesty, the Queen requests an audience."
The King of Beixiang's anger subsided slightly, but the wrinkles between his brows remained. He waved his hand impatiently.
"Let her in."
The Queen walked in hurriedly, her face showing obvious worry.
He first bowed to the king, and then asked eagerly:
"Your Majesty, I heard that Ming Yue has been detained by Lu Yan of the Da Tong Dynasty?"
"What exactly is going on?"
The King of Beixiang sighed and slammed the other wine cup on the table with a thud.
He rubbed his temples and said wearily:
"I just received the news myself."
"A secret letter sent by that old fox Liu An says that Yue is being held captive in Shannan Prefecture by that scoundrel Lu Yan,"
And...and suffered endless humiliation."
He paused, then his face darkened again.
"That old fox added fuel to the fire, describing Lu Yan in the letter as if he were a demon. My beloved... alas!"
At this point, the King of Beixiang suddenly stood up.
He paced back and forth, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white.
Upon hearing this, the Queen's face turned pale instantly.
She grabbed the king's arm and said, trembling:
"Your Majesty, you must save Mingyue! She is our precious daughter!"
The King of Beixiang grasped the Queen's hand in return, squeezed it tightly, and said in a deep voice:
"Rest assured, I will definitely save Mingyue."
"I will not only save Mingyue, but also make the Datong Dynasty pay the price!"
"I will raze Shannan Prefecture to the ground, capture Lu Yan alive, and tear him to pieces!"
The queen's eyes reddened, and she nodded gently.
The King of Beixiang walked to the desk and picked up the writing brush.
Write the two large characters "punishment" on the Xuan paper.
He slammed the brush down on the inkstone, causing ink to splatter and stain a corner of the desk black.
He looked up at the guard standing to the side and said sternly:
"By imperial decree, General Mu Qing is to enter the palace immediately!"
The guards obeyed and quickly left the palace.
Mu Qing, clad in armor, strode into the palace, knelt on one knee, and clasped his hands in greeting:
"Your subject, Mu Qing, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"
The King of Beixiang handed the edict of punitive expedition to Mu Qing, and said in a chilling tone:
"Mu Qing, look at this!"
Mu Qing accepted the imperial edict with both hands, and after carefully reading it, his expression became solemn.
He returned the imperial edict with both hands and said in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead troops to conquer Shannan Prefecture, rescue the princess, and share Your Majesty's burdens!"
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