Liu Ruyan looked at Chu Fan with a gentle smile on her face. She whispered to Chu Fan, "It seems your woman still trusts you very much, doesn't she? She has full confidence in you. Even I can feel her reliance and trust in you."
In order to realize the plan they had agreed upon, Chu Fan did not hesitate to take actions that damaged his own image. This spirit of self-sacrifice greatly increased Liu Ruyan's favorability towards him.
Liu Ruyan knew very well that Chu Fan must have more than one plan to break the relationship between Wei State and Canglan Empire, and he could also imprison her in Wei State with reasonable grounds.
Liu Ruyan knew a solution: Chu Fan could simply announce that someone from the Canglan Empire had assassinated him at the banquet. This would severely damage the image of the Canglan Empire, and Liu Ruyan herself would become the target of public criticism and judgement.
In addition, if Chu Fan really acted according to his plan, the State of Wei would actually not suffer any losses, but the reputation of the Canglan Empire would be severely damaged.
Carrying out an assassination at a banquet hosted by someone else is undoubtedly a great disrespect and insult to the host, and doing so will have immeasurable negative impact on the Canglan Empire in the Shengwu Continent.
When the time comes, Empress Canglan, also known as Liu Mengli, will face an even more difficult challenge when she wants to quietly transport the supplies obtained from Wei back to the country. Because all attention will be focused on the Canglan Empire, and every move of the Empress Canglan will undoubtedly be closely monitored.
In this situation, Chu Fan can not only successfully complete the established plan, but also take advantage of this opportunity to weaken the influence of the Canglan Empire, thereby gaining more benefits for the Wei State.
However, the Emperor of Wei, Chu Fan, did not adopt this strategy. Instead, he chose to sacrifice his own reputation to complete this plan.
Chu Fan claimed that he was trying to force Liu Mengli to stay and become his concubine in order to confuse the public. Although this made the Canglan Empire a victim to some extent, the good reputation that Chu Fan had worked hard to build was also damaged.
If the court ministers and ordinary people of Wei State knew that their emperor was a ruler who was addicted to beauty and neglected state affairs, they would undoubtedly have serious doubts about the prestige and authority of the Wei Emperor.
This situation may not only cause dissatisfaction and unrest within the Wei State, but may even lead to social disorder. In this case, Chu Fan's sacrifice may become a hidden danger to the stability of the Wei State and bring potential risks to the country.
After pondering these complex situations, Liu Ruyan began to have a certain degree of admiration and affection for Chu Fan. Chu Fan treated her with respect and courtesy, and he not only demonstrated strong abilities but also a gentle and considerate side, which was exactly what Liu Ruyan had in mind.
She discovered that Chu Fan not only possessed extraordinary talent and wisdom, but also that he was always able to stick to his principles and take responsibility when handling affairs. This quality was particularly precious to her.
It was Chu Fan, a man of principle and responsibility, who attracted strong women like Liu Ruyan. She didn't like those who were unconditionally submissive and lacked independent thinking, but rather valued Chu Fan, who could think independently and stand up for himself.
In her heart, she secretly thought that this cooperation with Chu Fan would not only help her achieve her goals, but also establish a rare trust and respect in the process. The establishment of such a relationship might be much more important to her than any short-term success.
After hearing Liu Ruyan's teasing, Chu Fan just rolled his eyes at her and said in a slightly complaining tone, "You're already such a grown-up, and you're still arguing with a child. Aren't you ashamed?"
After Chu Fan finished speaking, he waved to Changsun Pinting, motioning her to sit next to him. Changsun Pinting walked over obediently and sat next to Chu Fan, her eyes revealing a deep dependence and trust.
Chu Fan gently stroked her hair, and Changsun Pinting was like a docile kitten, enjoying the tenderness and love given by Chu Fan. She closed her eyes, as if at this moment, all her worries disappeared.
However, Mu Xi and the other women were alarmed by the way Chu Fan and Liu Ruyan were communicating. After all, they were well-known to Liu Ruyan and knew her tactics and wisdom. They were worried that Chu Fan would be attracted by Liu Ruyan's beauty and ignore them.
Mu Xi and others exchanged meaningful glances and decided to observe secretly to ensure that Chu Fan would not change his attitude towards them because of Liu Ruyan's intervention.
Chu Fan said to Mu Xi and the others in a gentle tone, "Please find a seat. Liu Ruyan, stop teasing that little girl."
Liu Ruyan continued to tease Changsun Pinting after she sat down. After all, Liu Ruyan had always been in contact with deceitful people. This time, since she saw such a simple girl in the Wei Palace, she couldn't help but feel playful and wanted to tease this simple girl.
From the moment Liu Ruyan was left alone in the Wei Palace, Chu Fan no longer considered her an enemy. During their meeting at the Royal Restaurant, Chu Fan had said that he hoped Liu Ruyan could assist him in handling government affairs, even though he didn't actually need to.
But having a beautiful woman who is famous throughout the continent by his side undoubtedly greatly satisfied his inner vanity.
After hearing Chu Fan's words, Mu Xi and the others all bowed slightly to Liu Ruyan and then found their seats. After all, everyone was in the Wei Imperial Palace, and Chu Fan was their backbone, so naturally, no trouble would arise at this time.
Liu Ruyan saw the corners of the women's mouths slightly raised, and a hint of cunning flashed in their eyes, but she said no more and stood up to return the greetings one by one.
As everyone sat down, the originally tense atmosphere began to gradually ease.
Changsun Pinqing also sat next to Changsun Pinting. She gently tugged at her sister's clothes and used her eyes to signal Changsun Pinting to stop talking. Although Changsun Pinting grumbled in dissatisfaction, she eventually shut up, but her eyes still revealed a stubborn and unyielding look.
After everyone was seated, Chu Fan announced, "I've gathered you all together today because I have some important news to share. My latest novel is now complete."
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