After Luo Lan put down the fox fur cloak in his hand again, he came to the front of the hall with a dark eyebrow, pacing on the spot with his hands behind his back, thinking seriously.
After a while, she raised her beautiful eyes and said harshly:
"Call all the lieutenants here. We must discuss this matter carefully and listen to everyone's opinions."
Although Daning Kingdom is now well prepared to use defense as offense, we still need to discuss how to defend.
After a while, all the lieutenants came to Luo Lan. After seeing everyone standing still, Luo Lan glanced at everyone and said slowly with a serious face:
"Brothers, the New Year is tomorrow. These Chu people will not let us celebrate the New Year smoothly. They are likely to attack our military camp in the next few days. Before the prince wakes up, we must prepare ourselves to deal with the enemy. Now let’s talk about preparations, how to deal with the enemy?”
Xiao Lingzi was the first to speak:
"Let's tie the two prisoners of Chu to the beacon tower of the military camp to intimidate the Chu people's prestige..."
Little Twins also said there:
"I will issue an order to the military camp when I turn around. During the Chinese New Year, no one is allowed to drink alcohol. We should be prepared to respond to the enemy at any time..."
"Yes, we brothers are on duty day and night, ready to repel the Chu people at any time..."
"..."
Luo Lan's brows were furrowed as he listened to everyone's discussion. Defending a city is more difficult than attacking it, because you don't know when the enemy will come, so you have to be alert at all times.
Seeing that everyone's suggestions were almost complete, she nodded slowly,
"Everyone's words make sense. I will sort out strategies to deal with the enemy based on everyone's suggestions later..."
Before she could finish her words, Ah Hong hurriedly came to report.
"Princess, there is someone outside asking to see you."
She raised her slender eyebrows and asked in a deep voice:
"who?"
Ah Hong shook his head and replied:
"The other party did not reveal her name. She only said that she was from the Chu country. She also said that the princess must see her. She had something important to talk to the princess."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingzi said coldly:
"People from the Chu Kingdom must not have good intentions when they come to see the princess at this time. Princess, just go back."
Ah Hou was also there to echo,
"Brother Ling is right. The person who came last time sent me eight words out of nowhere. Maybe the Chu people are trying to play some trick this time. Princess, you'd better be careful."
Luo Lan felt that what they said made sense. She thought for a while, waved her hand and said:
"Go back, don't see anyone else, I'm not free."
Ah Hong took the order and walked towards the entrance of the military camp.
At this time, Meng Yue was wearing a bamboo hat and a veil, and she was waiting quietly at the entrance of the military camp with her girl Xiao Hong.
She didn't know if the Princess Yu she wanted to see was the one she was looking for, so she felt a little uneasy and looked anxiously at the military camp from time to time.
After a while, Ah Hong rode to the gate of the military camp. She did not dismount, but replied directly on the horse:
"Princess is not free, please go back."
Hearing this, Meng Yue became anxious, and she hurriedly explained:
"Girl, please tell Princess Yu that I am her old friend and ask her to meet me. If she doesn't see me, I won't leave."
Ah Hong looked her up and down. Although she couldn't see his face clearly through the black gauze, she could feel the persistence in her words. She frowned and said again:
"It's useless for you to wait here. You are from the Chu State. If you linger at the gate of the Daning State's military camp, we will arrest you as enemy soldiers. You can leave if you want. No more…”
Hearing Ah Hong say this, Meng Yue's brows knitted tightly into a knot. She rolled her eyes a few times, then pulled out a short knife from her cuff and ran straight to the soldiers guarding the door.
"careful……"
While Ah Hong shouted these words, several soldiers stepped forward and controlled Meng Yue and Xiao Hong...
When Ah Hong came to Luo Lan again and told what happened at the gate of the military camp, Luo Lan's face suddenly turned dark.
Since this woman wanted to see her so eagerly and by any means necessary, she really wanted to know what that woman wanted to do.
So, she waved to everyone,
"You all go down and invite her in..."
Upon seeing this, Ayu directly said worriedly:
"Princess, this person's identity is unknown and he may be harmful to you. We'd better protect you here."
Luo Lan raised her eyebrows lightly and laughed softly:
"It's okay. Ah Hong can just stay here. You go down and get ready. Tomorrow is a very critical day."
Seeing that she insisted on doing this, everyone stood up, clasped their fists and saluted, and then retreated.
After a while, Meng Yue and Xiao Hong were brought to Luo Lan by several guards. In order to prevent her from doing anything to Luo Lan, Ah Hong did not order anyone to untie the ropes tied to them.
When Meng Yue saw Luo Lan's familiar face through the veil on her face, she burst into tears of surprise.
That face was exactly the same as Xina's. She was sure that this was her daughter Luo Lan.
So, she couldn't help but whisper, "Are you Luo Lan?"
As soon as she said these words, Ah Hong suddenly shouted loudly:
"How dare you, how can you just shout out the princess's name at will?"
Meng Yue completely ignored Ah Hong's words and murmured again,
"It turns out you are really Luo Lan. I didn't expect that you keep using this name..."
Her words made Luo Lan stunned for a moment. From her tone, it seemed as if she was very familiar with him.
With a cold face, she waved to Ah Hong and said, "Take off her veil."
After A Hong nodded, he stepped forward and pulled off the veil on Meng Yue's head. Meng Yue's pale but gentle face appeared in front of Luo Lan with a clear view.
She was not familiar with this woman's appearance, but seeing her eyes soaked with tears, she was actually a little moved.
She waved to Ah Hong again, "Untie the rope."
Ah Hong stood there with some embarrassment, "Princess..."
"Untie it!"
Luo Lan had a feeling that this woman didn't look like a bad person, nor did she look like someone who would secretly murder her.
Seeing that the princess's attitude was very firm, Ah Hong nodded and took two steps forward to untie the ropes tied to Meng Yue and Xiao Hong.
Meng Yue's eyes were fixed on Luo Lan, and Luo Lan looked back at her with puzzled eyes.
"Why are you looking for me?"
Meng Yue finally calmed down and said with choked sobs:
"I am Xina's mother..."
As soon as she said these words, Luo Lan instantly understood that this woman was here to plead for Xina.
She immediately shook her head with a dark look on her face,
"Are you here to plead for Xina? Then please go back. This is a matter between two countries. I can't let you go just because you say a few words."
But Meng Yue shook her head vigorously with red eyes, "Your name is Luo Lan, and there is a dark red birthmark at the root of your right leg, which is both heart-shaped and round..."
Her words stunned Luo Lan. Because the birthmark on her body was in a private place, no one except Leng Yu knew about it.
How could this woman know so clearly?
She looked at her coldly, frowned and asked,
"How do you know?"
Meng Yue did not answer her, but continued:
"If the veil is not lost, it must still be on you. It has the word "Luo Lan" embroidered by me myself. You also have a silver lock on your body. This is what I prepared for you two sisters. You My sister’s name is Luo Xue, your name is Luo Lan…”
Time stood still for a while, and Luo Lan stared at Meng Yue with wide eyes in disbelief. She was puzzled. Her mother had died a long time ago. This woman's words suddenly made her feel confused.
Meng Yue slowly raised her teary eyes and looked at Luo Lan. She felt her fingertips were trembling. She bit her lip and continued:
"Luo Xue is Xina, and you are Luo Lan. You are both my daughters..."
