TSFLIP Chapter 271

Gu Yan was right—Fengguang didn’t understand military strategy.

Even when looking at the sand table on the table, her mind was a blank. Meanwhile, Summer Fengya and Lan Tingrong were discussing whether to use water or fire for the attack, their conversation heated. Fengguang sighed in frustration, feeling unworthy of the throne. Just as she contemplated whether she should simply hand the throne to Fengya, Gu Yan entered the military tent.

Fengguang immediately breathed a sigh of relief. “Uncle Wang, you’re here.”

While Fengya and Lan Tingrong were deep in their discussion of military matters, she couldn’t get a word in edgewise. It was an incredibly awkward feeling.

Gu Yan smiled gently, his tone kind. “Your Majesty, how are you feeling?”

Both Summer Fengya and Lan Tingrong froze.

Fengguang gritted her teeth. “Gu Yan, I’m perfectly fine!”

“That’s good to hear. I was worried that since Your Majesty is new here, you might not be accustomed to the local conditions. I was even considering asking the imperial doctor to prepare some medicine for you. But it seems that won’t be necessary.”

Lan Tingrong and Summer Fengya’s expressions returned to normal.

“Your Majesty, if you’re not feeling well, you can stay in the tent and rest,” Summer Fengya said with concern. By now, she had changed back into her royal attire, revealing her identity as a princess.

“Ahem… don’t think I’m someone who can’t handle hardship,” Fengguang said, without the slightest hesitation. “The soldiers at the border endure so much; as a ruler, how could I sit back and live a pampered life behind the scenes?”

“But Your Majesty, you’ve developed a rash,” Summer Fengya pointed out.

“What???” Fengguang was startled. She quickly looked around and then covered her face with both hands, nervously asking, “Is it on my face?”

Women are particularly sensitive about their appearance, and she was no exception.

Summer Fengya pointed to her neck. “Your Majesty, it’s on the side of your neck.”

Fengguang: “…”

That wasn’t a rash! It was a mark left by that bastard Gu Yan earlier this morning!

Gu Yan slowly spoke, “I don’t think it looks like a rash.”

“What is it, then?” Summer Fengya asked, confused.

“It looks more like…”

Fengguang glared at him, her expression saying, If you dare say anything, you won’t be welcome in my room again.

Gu Yan smiled. “It’s just a mosquito bite.”

“Oh… I see.”

Lan Tingrong watched silently as Summer Fengya, who had so many novel ideas about military matters, unconditionally believed the blatant lie from the Prince. It was baffling.

Of course!

Summer Fengya, having read countless romance novels in modern times, knew exactly what those marks on Fengguang’s neck were—they were love bites! But since Gu Yan told her they were mosquito bites, she had no choice but to believe him. She knew better than to oppose him; anyone who did would end up with a horrible fate. She had understood that lesson long ago.

She couldn’t help but glance at Fengguang sympathetically. My dear Empress, you’ve unfortunately fallen prey to this cold-hearted man.

With the silence from Lan Tingrong, Summer Fengya’s sympathy, and Gu Yan’s teasing, Fengguang chose to turn away, sighing wearily.

To some people, as an Empress, she truly lacked authority!

Gu Yan walked over to Fengguang and unconsciously separated her from Lan Tingrong and Summer Fengya. He seemed serious for a moment, then, in the tone of discussing official matters, he asked, “General Lan, have there been any developments regarding the antidote for the poison in the water source from Longtao?”

Fengguang, feeling lonely and abandoned, turned around to look at Lan Tingrong, waiting for his answer. Although she was unlearned and lacked ambition, she was still an Empress. It was only natural for her to care whether her seat was secure.

She had come to ask Lan Tingrong this very question, but upon entering the tent, she saw Lan Tingrong and Summer Fengya engaged in deep conversation. She couldn’t find a moment to speak and had thus failed to ask.