Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

With the dust settled on the thrilling competition, the main hall seemed shrouded in an invisible mist, creating an unusually tense atmosphere.

Consort Li, with a radiant smile and sparkling eyes, gently parted her lips and said to Emperor Jingzhao, "Your Majesty, today is your birthday. How can we let this joyous occasion be without the sounds of music and the graceful dances? Why not summon the dancers to join in the celebration and add even more liveliness and festivity to this grand hall?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of appreciation flashed in Emperor Jingzhao's eyes. He nodded slightly, his voice full of affection: "What my beloved consort says is absolutely right. I am very pleased."

After saying this, he immediately gave the order.

Before long, a group of dancers, as graceful as fairies descending to earth, filed in with light, lithe steps.

They were dressed in shimmering silks and satins, as if they had draped the most magnificent clouds in the sky over their bodies. Each ribbon seemed to have a spirit, drawing a series of beautiful trajectories in the air as they danced.

The dancers' graceful figures and light steps are like colorful butterflies flitting among flowers in spring. Every gentle twist of their waists and every flutter of their skirts perfectly captures the essence of softness and agility, captivating all who behold them.

As the rhythm of the dance began, the previous tension and stagnation gradually dissipated, replaced by laughter and cheers throughout the hall.

Consort Li's gaze was gentle and tender, never leaving Emperor Jingzhao for a moment. She parted her lips slightly, her voice soft and charming: "Your Majesty, do you find this dance to your liking?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingzhao smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with satisfaction and pleasure.

Amidst this peaceful scene, Princess Yingluo's face was as dark as a storm cloud.

She gripped the silk handkerchief tightly, her fingertips turning white from the force, her gaze sharp as a knife, occasionally piercing Lingyan with deadly intent.

Lingyan, however, seemed oblivious, calmly and serenely appreciating the dance in the hall.

Just then, a minister stood up at the opportune moment, raised his cup to toast Emperor Jingzhao, and earnestly expressed his best wishes for His Majesty's long life and the prosperity of the country.

Everyone responded enthusiastically, and the hall was filled with cries of birthday wishes once again, the atmosphere returning to one of warmth and jubilation.

After the dance, Emperor Jingzhao was in high spirits. He not only generously rewarded the dancers, but also chatted and laughed with his ministers, enjoying a harmonious atmosphere.

Lingyan leisurely savored the delicacies on the table, occasionally glancing up at the lively scene in the hall.

However, she unexpectedly caught several disgusting glances from the envoys of various countries.

Especially the looks in Temur's and Chaoketu's eyes.

It annoyed and disgusted her.

Coupled with the intermittent pain in her lower back, she decided to teach them a little lesson.

So she whispered a few instructions to Xiao Muyao.

Xiao Muyao readily agreed.

He then got up and walked to the seats of the Mobei team to toast the two men.

He raised his glass to Temur and Chaoketu, his words displaying impeccable manners and politeness.

Both of them drank it out of courtesy.

To avoid arousing any unnecessary suspicion, after toasting the envoy from the northern desert, Xiao Muyao naturally turned to the envoys from other countries and raised his glass to them one by one, displaying his demeanor with grace and elegance.

Chu Xiyao felt that it was a bit deliberate for Prince Rui to come and toast them, but he couldn't figure out why he did it.

So it was set aside.

An hour later, the banquet finally came to an end.

After Emperor Jingzhao and his consorts were respectfully seen off by everyone, the people in the main hall also left the palace in twos and threes.

Lingyan and Xiao Muyao walked side by side on the road out of the palace. The moonlight shone down, giving the couple a soft glow.

Just as they were enjoying this rare moment of peace, a respectful yet slightly hurried voice called out from behind: "Prince Rui and Princess Rui, please wait."

Ling Yan and Xiao Muyao stopped and turned around upon hearing the sound. They saw Yu Moyu walking quickly forward, his eyes filled with deep gratitude.

After confirming that no one was around, he stepped forward, bowed, and said gratefully, "Thank you, Princess Rui, for saving my life last time."

Ling Yan was not surprised to hear this.

He must have recognized her voice.

Yes, Yu Moyu did recognize her voice.

God knows how surprised he was when he heard that voice in the palace.

It turns out that the person that day was actually Princess Consort Rui!

So he decided to come back again to express his gratitude.

Lingyan smiled and replied, "Don't worry about it. Besides, you've already given me a thank-you gift."

After hearing this, Yu Moyu stopped thanking him.

Instead, she hesitated and asked in a low voice, "Does Princess Rui have any way to help me get rid of the Seventh Prince?"

He was at his wit's end, and his parents were extremely worried.

The main reason is that the Seventh Prince's status is too high, and His Majesty cherishes him greatly, so they simply cannot think of a way to get rid of him.

Seeing how frightened he was, Lingyan comforted him, "Don't worry, he will never be able to bother you again, because he has lost the ability to be a man."

Upon hearing this, Yu Moyu's eyes flashed with an incredulous joy.

So now that the Seventh Prince is in this state, will he be able to get rid of him completely from now on?

So that's why the Seventh Prince was so furious that day.

But even when he left, he still harbored ill intentions towards him!

Lingyan seemed to know what he was thinking and said with a smile, "He is probably still hoping that he can find a cure for the poison, so he still has feelings for you. But no one can cure my poison, so he can't do anything since he can't cure it. So don't worry."

Upon hearing this, Yu Moyu felt a surge of gratitude, her eyes reddened, and she almost burst into tears.

He bowed deeply to Lingyan once more, his voice choked with emotion yet filled with unwavering resolve: "I, Yu Moyu, will never forget the great kindness and virtue shown to Princess Rui! In the future, if there is anything you need, Princess, please give the order, and I will do my utmost, even at the cost of my life!"

He was overjoyed.

Finally, I can get rid of the Seventh Prince completely!

He felt an unprecedented sense of ease and relief.

Lingyan nodded and smiled at him.

Then he left with Xiao Muyao.

After bowing to see them off, Yu Moyu straightened up and thought: No, I still need to give Princess Rui another thank-you gift, otherwise I will always feel indebted.

So the next morning, Minister Yu sent someone to deliver a thank-you gift.

In addition to the 500,000 taels of silver notes, there were also many rare and precious treasures, each of which was priceless.

This clearly demonstrates the sincerity and dedication of the Yu family; they have truly put in a lot of effort.

Lingyan accepted everything without question.

If she doesn't accept it, that family of three will definitely feel indebted to her for the rest of their lives.

So she was very happy to receive these things.

Then I received news that Temur and Chaoketu had diarrhea all night, which made me even happier and more cheerful.

Where is this?

It will take a full seven days to finish!

Only then did Chu Xiyao understand why Prince Rui had gone to the trouble of toasting them at the banquet last night.

That’s so!

They would probably just think it was a case of acclimatization issues or that they ate something bad, and would never suspect that Prince Rui poisoned them in front of everyone.

I must say, this was a good lesson!

He was so happy he wanted to clap his hands in celebration!

………………

After attending the birthday celebration, the envoys were naturally in no hurry to leave.

Emperor Jingzhao was very tolerant and friendly towards them. When he learned that they wanted to experience the customs and culture of Dazhao, he sent the eldest prince and the second prince to accompany them as guides.

It also contains elements of showing off.

He believed that the eldest prince was steady and prudent, while the second prince was talented and elegant; the two of them would surely make the envoys from various countries feel at home.

But ideals are lofty, while reality is harsh.

The envoys from other countries were fine, but the envoys from Xuan Yue Kingdom were very dissatisfied with the two.

So they went to the palace to request Emperor Jingzhao to replace their companions.

He sounded very angry.

The reason, of course, is that the eldest and second princes' disdain and contempt for women in politics were clearly written on their faces.

Even though they were extremely polite in their words, they weren't blind.

They could clearly see the arrogance, rejection, and contempt the two men had for them.

They came to the birthday celebration as envoys of the Xuan Yue Kingdom, not to be mistreated. Why should they have to put up with the attitude these two gave them?

They naturally understood the dissatisfaction of other countries with women in power and their disdain for women in charge.

They also felt a sense of superiority as men, so this time they requested to be accompanied by women.

They don't want those disgusting, smelly men with them.

Emperor Jingzhao was also extremely dissatisfied with the eldest and second princes after hearing this.

Although he harbored some dislike for women in politics, he would not show it, much less make it so obvious.

Those two sons are absolutely stupid.

To damage the country's image on such an important diplomatic occasion due to personal bias.

He quickly composed himself and assured the Xuan Yue Kingdom envoy with a warm smile that he would arrange for more suitable accompanying personnel.

We ensure that they feel welcome and respected at every moment in Dazhao.

The envoys from Xuan Yue Kingdom then departed, satisfied.