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

Half an hour later.

All the envoys then gathered in the hall.

Chao Ketu looked at Xiao Muyao, who was sitting in the main seat, and asked with some dissatisfaction, "Your Highness, is this how the Great Zhao Dynasty treats guests from afar? Are you deliberately waking us up with gongs and drums?"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding air seemed to freeze for a moment.

The other envoys either frowned or whispered among themselves, all expressing strong dissatisfaction with this action.

Just as tensions were about to rise, a clear and firm voice pierced through all the noise.

Ling Yan stood beside Xiao Muyao, her posture upright, her eyes flashing with a force to be reckoned with: "How come you've chosen the wrong target for your accusations? I did this, so what do you want? To attack me?"

Upon hearing this, the envoys who had raised the issue all turned their attention to Ling Yan.

A look of disbelief.

In their minds, women are dependent on their husbands and have no right to make their own decisions. They can only obey, and men are the ones who make the decisions.

That's why they thought it was Prince Rui who did it.

Just by looking at their expressions, Lingyan knew what they were thinking.

So she scoffed with disdain, "Male chauvinism is truly disgusting. I won't hold this against you, but even though we, the Great Zhao, are the hosts, you can't act so arrogantly. Guests should be self-aware."

Before they could even angrily retort...

Lingyan's tone shifted, becoming even sterner: "I'm making this clear today: from now on, you must gather here every day at Chenshi (7-9 AM). If anyone fails to arrive on time, don't blame me for being ruthless. I will no longer include you in my team and will completely remove you from the ranks."

As soon as he finished speaking, many people present felt dissatisfied and aggrieved.

Her words were like icy blades, sharp and direct, leaving no room for rebuttal.

This made them both indignant and resentful.

But they didn't dare to speak up in rebuttal.

Many people are silently enduring it.

However, some impatient envoys could no longer contain themselves.

I just wanted to argue back.

Before they could speak, Lingyan continued in an unquestionable tone, "What are you still wasting time for? It's all because of you that so much precious time has been wasted. Aren't you ashamed? I'm a weak woman with a back injury, and I get up much earlier than you. You grown men aren't even as good as me. How long do you intend to dawdle? Get going!"

Before anyone could react, she walked straight up to the three people from Xuan Yue Kingdom and said with a warm smile, "I'll be keeping you company today. You can make any requests you have, and I'll try my best to fulfill them and make you feel happy and comfortable."

The three of them responded with smiles and nods.

The others were astonished by the drastic change in his demeanor.

However, at this point, they could only follow along, feeling resentful and angry, without daring to say anything.

Ling Yan smiled slightly.

Look! This is the confidence of a great power!

Even if they disagree, what can they do?

They can only hold it in.

Then Lingyan looked at Chu Xiyao.

Chu Xiyao looked at her with confusion.

Lingyan then gave him a friendly and bright smile.

Chu Xiyao was taken aback at first.

Then I understood what she meant.

What she meant was that her attitude just now wasn't directed at him, but rather at other people.

Besides the envoy from Xuan Yue Kingdom, was he the only one she treated specially?

For some reason, seeing her smile and attitude made his heart beat a little faster.

At this moment, the group had already stepped out of the inn and into the bustling streets.

When the crowd on the street saw this large and impressive procession, they all looked at them with curiosity and awe.

They quickly cleared the way, allowing the entire group to move forward smoothly.

Ling Yan walked naturally beside the Xuan Yue Kingdom's envoy, while Xiao Muyao moved around the envoys of other countries.

Another woman present today is Princess Yingluo.

She hadn't uttered a word since entering the hall, her eyes fixed on Ling Yan like a ghost.

Ling Yan was completely unaffected by this.

Let her stare all she wants.

At this moment, Xiao Muyao asked the envoys, "Where would you all like to go for a stroll today?"

Upon hearing this, the leaders of each country expressed their thoughts.

They all wanted to stroll around the city.

Upon hearing these replies, Lingyan made up her mind.

Then, with a "friendly" smile, he said, "In that case, why don't you all come and browse through the shops I own? They include everything from clothing, food, housing, and transportation to entertainment, as well as many new things that you've never seen before. Why not take a look?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's interest was piqued.

Something new that I've never seen before?

That immediately made them want to go and see it.

Therefore, no one had any objections.

Lingyan smiled even more brightly upon seeing this.

Xiao Muyao knew what Yan'er was thinking just by looking at her smile.

Several other members of the envoy group also had the same idea, but none of them spoke up.

They knew that Princess Rui wanted them to spend money at her shop, but how much they spent was still up to them. Could she force them to buy or sell?

As it turns out, it really does work.

Lingyan first took them to a porcelain and antique shop, because these items were the most expensive.

Upon entering the shop, the shopkeeper greeted us with utmost respect and trepidation.

Lingyan told him not to be so polite and to just wait behind the counter to collect the money.

As for the men, they were all sent to the back.

Today she's going to personally receive them, use her sales skills, and rip them off badly.

At this moment, her gaze swept over the envoys from various countries, who were already immersed in the dazzling array of goods, their eyes sparkling with longing and appreciation for beauty.

Ling Yan smiled and slowly stepped between them, beginning her "sales feast".

She not only talked about the materials, craftsmanship, and historical origins of porcelain and antiques, but also gave a detailed account of them.

They cleverly linked these items to the status and value of the envoys and their collections, weaving together a series of captivating images.

Under her words, these originally silent objects seemed to be given life, becoming symbols of status and taste.

These people didn't originally intend to buy so much, but Princess Rui's words made them completely unable to control themselves, as if they had no choice but to buy.

I was so caught up in the hype that I ended up buying a lot of things without even realizing it.

At this point, Lingyan had managed to fool all the envoys from countries other than Western Chu and Xuan Yue.

Chu Xiyao had been paying attention to her the whole time and thought she was really eloquent and quirky.

He thought she was both amazing and adorable.

As he watched her walk towards him, before she could even open her mouth to deceive him...

He said directly, "No need for introductions, I'll buy it."

Ling Yan was quite surprised.

Then, looking at him with a smile, she replied, "I didn't intend to fool you anyway, since you're willing."

Chu Xiyao asked in confusion, "Why is that?"

Why is he treated differently?

Upon hearing this, Ling Yan looked at Chu Xiyao and said seriously yet humorously, "Because I can't bear it! How could I bear to fool such an unparalleled handsome man? Handsome men should be treated like handsome men. I have always been special to and fond of handsome men."

She spoke casually and naturally, as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

But it made Chu Xiyao's heart tremble.

At the same time, my heart was pounding incredibly fast, and I was losing my sense of direction.

For a moment, he stood there stunned and forgot to answer.

He didn't even dare to look up at her.

Pity?

Love?

A huge ripple was stirred in his heart at this moment.

Lingyan knew the principle of moderation, so after speaking, she left and went to the group from Xuan Yue Kingdom.

But they didn't see Chu Xiyao's bright red ears.

But Xiao Muyao noticed it.

It should be said that he kept an eye on Lingyan from beginning to end.

Of course, I also saw their interaction and heard their conversation.

Seeing Chu Xiyao's reaction, I realized that Yan'er is indeed very charming!

Like Chu Xiyao, the three from Xuan Yue Kingdom did not ask Ling Yan to introduce them; they simply chose what they liked and went to pay the bill.

This time, just from an antique and porcelain shop, the envoys spent a total of 600,000 taels of silver.

Lingyan was overjoyed.

So, she struck while the iron was hot and led everyone to the jewelry store.

There, she once again unleashed her sales magic, using the same tactics to guide the envoys through one shopping extravaganza after another.

Ultimately, the jewelry store's sales easily surpassed the mark of hundreds of thousands of taels.

Lingyan's joy was palpable.

In fact, the reason why the goods in the shop were favored by the envoys was not only because of her clever sales techniques, but more importantly because of the quality and uniqueness of the goods themselves.

These products are not only exquisitely crafted and innovatively designed, but also contain profound cultural heritage and artistic value, making them irresistible at first sight.

That's why they're willing to spend so much money.

Otherwise, they're not stupid; why would they be taken advantage of?

However, if it weren't for Lingyan's persuasion, they would probably still spend money, but not as much.