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

It was already noon.

When it was time for lunch, Lingyan took them to a restaurant.

It's also under her name, but it's newly opened.

This restaurant specializes in Sichuan cuisine.

From the manager to the waiters to the kitchen staff, everyone was a woman.

When the shop opened, people in the capital discussed it for a while when they saw that the queue was full of women.

Some people are open to this, believing that gender should not be a boundary for professions.

Some praised it highly, seeing it as a courageous challenge to tradition.

Of course, there are also those who harbor prejudices, who either despise or ridicule.

However, these dissatisfied people dare not resist or do anything else.

Because they knew that these were all Princess Rui's wishes.

Therefore, the dissatisfaction can only be kept inside.

In the face of power, any resistance seems so pale and powerless.

However, the restaurant's business was not affected at all; it was packed every day, and everyone who had eaten there said it was delicious.

The reputation, quality, and profitability are all very impressive.

At this moment, the envoys were greatly shocked to see the female waitresses and manager in the restaurant lobby.

Some people have their emotions written all over their faces, clearly displaying contempt and mockery.

Lingyan did not react upon seeing this.

She was still worried about having so many customers in the lobby.

But I've already made a mental note of it for them.

Following Lingyan's lead, the group then entered a private room on the third floor.

The private room was decorated in a simple yet elegant style, and the view outside the window was pleasant, adding to the comfort of the lunch.

Lingyan and Xiao Muyao sat side by side, flanked by three envoys from the Xuan Yue Kingdom.

There were two seats left on the table.

Chaoketu and Temur were about to take their seats as a matter of course.

Ling Yan then smiled warmly at Chu Xiyao and said, "Ninth Prince, please come and take a seat!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiyao smiled faintly, a smile as gentle and elusive as a spring breeze.

He obediently got up and walked lightly to the reserved spot.

Upon seeing this, Temur's expression changed drastically, a mixture of anger and shame flashing across her face. Her voice was as cold as ice: "What does Princess Rui mean by this?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Yan's smile only widened. Her reply was natural and fluent: "It doesn't mean anything. I just think the Ninth Prince is incredibly handsome and pleasing to the eye. I'm in a good mood and can eat a few more bowls of rice."

Upon hearing this, everyone coughed incessantly.

Apart from the three from Xuan Yue Kingdom, everyone else was greatly shocked!

Princess Consort Rui actually praised another man's good looks in front of Prince Rui.

This, this, this!

That's really bold!

They all looked at Prince Rui, wanting to know his reaction.

But he didn't react at all, not even blinking.

The three from Xuan Yue Kingdom agreed with her, all looking at her with expressions of satisfaction.

This Princess Rui is just what they want.

Chu Xiyao, who was being praised, showed no expression whatsoever.

The main point is that they have already accepted this kind of statement well.

You can even sense a subtle, almost imperceptible closeness in it.

Temur and Chaoketu were even angrier.

She was just saying they were ugly!

Ling Yan ignored their emotions and instead extended an invitation to the Fifth Prince of Dongling, "Fifth Prince, there's another seat here. Would you like to come and join us?"

The fifth prince of Dongling was flattered upon hearing this.

But I was still very happy to come and take a seat.

Lingyan was quite satisfied with this.

There wasn't a single person at the table that she disliked.

Although the fifth prince of Dongling is not as handsome as Xiao Muyao and Chu Xiyao, his looks are still above average.

Moreover, he was gentle and refined, and there was nothing about him that made her angry or dissatisfied.

Of course, except for sleeping in this morning.

Seeing that they had all taken their seats, Temur and Chaoketu, though furious, silently walked to another table and sat down.

However, both of them looked extremely pale.

Like the sky before a storm, it was so gloomy it seemed like water could drip from it.

They secretly planned to tell Emperor Jingzhao and Princess Rui about their rude and disregardful behavior towards them today when they returned.

Lingyan knew exactly what they were thinking, so she deliberately teased them, "Are some of you thinking of complaining to His Majesty? I've treated you all with great courtesy today and haven't done anything excessive. Why are you complaining now? Seriously? Are you all so petty and narrow-minded?"

Upon hearing this, Temur and Chaoketu's faces turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

Her words were both playful and somewhat sharp.

Temur and Chaoketu's faces turned even more grim, as if they had been stained with ink.

hateful!

She managed to manipulate them so well that they couldn't even complain.

Just as the atmosphere was tense, footsteps came from outside the door. The innkeeper, leading several waiters, entered the hall with a big smile on his face, ready to serve dishes to the guests at each table.

Temur and Chaoketu exchanged a glance, secretly sneering to themselves.

They couldn't vent their anger; could they direct it at her or at her people?

So, when the innkeeper, Chunyu, carried the steaming dishes to their table.

Temur deliberately slipped his hand, as if he was about to tip the plate over.

Meanwhile, Chaoketu silently stretched out a foot, intending to trip him up unexpectedly in the spring rain.

However, Lingyan had already been on guard against them.

So he and Xiao Muyao made their move at the same time.

In the blink of an eye, the chopsticks in Xiao Muyao's hand shot out like lightning.

It accurately pierced Temur's hand, which was about to lose control, forcing him to withdraw his strength, and the plate remained unharmed.

At the same time, Lingyan also made a swift move, a slender silver needle drawing a silvery-white trajectory in the air.

The needle struck Chaoketu's ankle precisely, just as he was about to unleash his trick. A sharp pain shot through him, causing him to involuntarily pull his foot back.

"what!"

Two screams rang out almost simultaneously, startling everyone in the private room.

Upon seeing this, Chunyu turned pale with fright and quickly retreated a few steps to keep her distance.

Still shaken, she insisted on serving all the dishes before leaving with the others.

Ling Yan looked at them with a mixture of speechlessness and mockery, who were now acting as if they had suffered a great torment. She said coldly, "Can you stop howling? How hard did we hurt you? If a grown man can't even take this little injury, he's not worthy of being called a man!"

Upon hearing this, neither of them dared to utter another sound.

Her contempt and disdain were too obvious in her words.

If they make another sound, wouldn't that just prove they're not men, just as she said?

After the two stopped howling, Lingyan finally felt some peace and quiet.

Looking at them again, he said in a cold voice, "You dare to bully my people in my own territory, do you think you're so great? Do you think I'm dead? You cowards who only know how to bully women to vent your anger, you're not worthy of being called men or human beings. If you have the guts, come and get your revenge on me face to face. You're utterly despicable and contemptible! What a bunch of trash!"

Her words were so direct and sharp, hitting the nail on the head.

Temur and Chaoketu's faces turned pale and then red.

His anger, which he had been suppressing for half a day, could no longer be contained and was about to erupt.

Xiao Muyao's calm yet authoritative voice rang out at the opportune moment: "Gentlemen, before deciding on your next move, you might as well think about the purpose of your visit to Dazhao. Are you really willing to ruin the grand plan of the entire Mobei for such a trivial matter?"

Upon hearing this, Temur and Chaoketu felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured onto a pot of boiling oil, instantly sobering them up.

He immediately deflated like a punctured balloon, remaining silent and still.

They came to seek a marriage alliance with the Great Zhao, and they had no confidence or strength to confront the Great Zhao, or the Prince Rui and Princess Rui of the Great Zhao.

So they had no choice but to endure it.

Otherwise, he would be a sinner against the entire northern desert.

So even though he was angry and furious, he could only suppress it.

Lingyan was so fearless precisely because she knew they wouldn't dare.

The northern desert has always harbored wolfish ambitions, plotting to invade the Great Zhao.

However, they do not currently possess the strength to do so, which is why they have remained dormant.

However, in previous years, they would still frequently harass the borders of Dazhao.

Presumably, once they recover, they will turn around and launch an invasion against Da Zhao.

Therefore, no matter how friendly you are to these people, they will not appreciate it and will not give up their ambition to invade the Great Zhao.

So why did she have to endure it?

Why should we be friendly to them?

Are they worthy?

Envoys from other countries witnessed this scene, each with their own thoughts.

Then everyone began to have lunch.

I originally thought they had already eaten all sorts of delicacies and were immune to them.

But today's lunch brought them a huge surprise.

Not only does it have a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste, but it's also incredibly addictive.

It's absolutely the most delicious food in the world!

As a result, these envoys would visit this restaurant every day during their time in Dazhao.

Or it could be one of Lingyan's other shops.

At this moment, at Lingyan's table, Xiao Muyao carefully peeled shrimp for her with his long, beautiful hands.

Then he very carefully removed the fish bones for her.

Lingyan was already used to it.

She could comfortably enjoy his pampering.

But it shocked the others, including people at another table.

A noble prince, for the sake of his wife, worked tirelessly as a servant.

Besides, isn't it usually the wife who does these things between husband and wife?

How come it's reversed?

For a moment, shock, incomprehension, disbelief, and disagreement were intertwined in everyone's hearts.

Of course, there are many who disagree, but also a few who agree.

For example, the three from Xuan Yue Kingdom and Chu Xiyao.

The three from Xuan Yue Kingdom were already used to being served by men in Xuan Yue Kingdom.

But this is Da Zhao, which is why they were so shocked to see this scene.

After the initial shock, I felt immense admiration and agreement.

Prince Rui is truly excellent.

He's practically a model husband.