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

After their conversation that day, for the next two weeks, Chu Xiyao tried his best to understand her every day.

But the more he spent time with her and got to know her, the more he liked her.

Every night when I go home, I dream about her. I miss her terribly.

In the past two weeks, Lingyan and Xiao Muyao, along with envoys from various countries, have toured the capital city and its surrounding areas, as well as the scenery outside the city.

I also attended some banquets.

The envoys were able to experience the local customs and culture of the Great Zhao Dynasty.

They exclaimed in admiration: "As expected of a world-leading power, they really have something special."

With profound cultural heritage, it truly deserves its reputation; the trip was worthwhile.

Next, they should prepare to return to China.

Then they reported in detail to their respective kings what they had seen and heard.

As a result, Lingyan and Xiao Muyao were relieved of their duties and no longer had to leave home early every morning.

At this time, all the things Lingyan had asked Lu Yanqing to investigate about Chu Xiyao from childhood to adulthood were delivered to her.

His father and mother passed away when he was one year old, so he was pampered and spoiled by his elder brother, the current King of Western Chu, from a young age.

This fostered his mischievous and unruly nature.

He was unruly, disobedient, and lawless, often leaving the palace staff and ministers exasperated.

Many absurd and ridiculous things happened.

However, he had a good elder brother, the King of Western Chu, who ignored everyone's dislike for him and their desire to punish him.

Was he really this kind of mischievous little devil? But why can't I see it at all now?

Despite his mischievous nature, he is exceptionally intelligent, diligent in his studies, and skilled in both literature and martial arts.

He was so smart and capable that he should have been someone else's child, but because of his personality, he became the control group.

He also frequently went out of the palace to help people living in poverty, showing no airs and being very kind to the people.

He had no woman he liked, nor had he ever been with any other woman.

She did not accept any palace maids as servants.

In his words: "With my status and such power, how could I give my first time to a palace maid?"

In addition, he has very high standards and looks down on ordinary women.

Even though many women tried to get his attention and made various subtle or bold declarations of love, he remained unmoved.

Lingyan was very satisfied with this.

Finally, he had absolutely no desire for the throne, and made it clear early on that he had no interest in that position, only wanting to eat, drink, be merry, and live a carefree life.

Therefore, the throne will not fall to him.

Furthermore, given his brother's favor towards him, the next emperor would certainly choose someone who is friendly to him.

Besides, if the next emperor isn't stupid or mentally unstable, he won't target him.

Therefore, he will not be involved in any royal disputes or have the possibility of becoming an emperor like Xiao Muyao.

After reading his information, Lingyan decided to choose him.

He fits the bill perfectly in every way, from his status, power, position, personality, appearance, physique, and character. He is just right for the job!

After Xiao Muyao ascends the throne, he can have Chu Xiyao take her away from Da Zhao and go to Xi Chu to live a carefree life.

He believed he would protect her.

But the premise is that he must love her deeply, otherwise how could he possibly fight against Xiao Muyao in the future for her sake and protect her under his wings?

So take advantage of this time to win him over.

Just as her thoughts were racing, Yunmeng suddenly came to report that she should go to the front courtyard to receive an imperial decree.

Accept the purpose?

Lingyan did not delay at all after hearing the decree, and went to the front yard to bow and receive it.

Of course, everyone else in the mansion knelt down to receive the imperial decree.

After hearing the contents of the decree, you will receive the imperial edict.

Although Ling Yan smiled outwardly, she cursed inwardly.

Emperor Jingzhao really knows how to make trouble for her.

They actually allowed her to choose a woman from the royal family to marry the King of the Northern Desert.

He meows!

This is sending her to offend these members of the royal family!

It's not that you, the emperor, find this matter troublesome and difficult, and don't want to offend those elders of the royal family, so you make me do something that offends people.

Emperor Jingzhao did indeed think so.

After all, there are still many royal uncles alive, and those uncles are all difficult to deal with because of their seniority.

To avoid having to deal with the situation and to keep quiet, he delegated the task to someone else.

The sixth brother's wife is just right!

He has the status, the ability, and the cunning.

Most importantly, they were all terrified of her and dared not provoke her, which made it all the more fitting.

Lingyan could certainly guess Emperor Jingzhao's thoughts; the abacus beads were practically pointing at her face.

However, despite her great reluctance, she had no choice but to obey the imperial edict.

So the steward politely and with a smile saw the imperial eunuchs and their entourage out of the mansion and gave each of them a purse.

Since Xiao Muyao was not in the manor at the time, Lingyan sent someone to deliver the detailed information of these women from the imperial clan to her.

She then inquired about Chu Xiyao's whereabouts.

They discovered that he was fishing outside the city.

Looking up at the sky, I deduced that it would rain tonight.

It's raining!

Ling Yan smiled in a very ambiguous way, as if she had thought of something.

She then told Yunmeng to go outside the city to find Chu Xiyao.

After Xiao Muyao returned to the manor, he told him not to worry.

When Lingyan arrived at the spot outside the city where Chu Xiyao was fishing.

The sun was already setting, and the evening glow on the horizon was like a burning flame, dyeing the entire sky with a magnificent hue.

Chu Xiyao, dressed in red, sat quietly fishing on the shore. His figure appeared exceptionally serene and far-reaching amidst the beautiful scenery, detached from worldly strife and tranquil.

This scene is hard to reconcile with the legendary unruly and lawless Ninth Prince!

These are completely two different people!

Even from a great distance, Chu Xiyao sensed someone approaching.

He assumed it was one of his subordinates, so he remained seated.

It wasn't until the footsteps grew closer that he realized it was someone else.

The footsteps sounded like a woman's, and none of his subordinates were women.

So he turned his head to look.

Then I saw her, dressed in purple, with a graceful and ethereal beauty.

She swayed gracefully as she came.

The purple gauze swayed in the wind, as if in harmony with a dreamlike rhythm.

With every gesture, she exudes charm and allure, captivating all who behold her.

He was so startled that he stood up abruptly, and the fishing rod slipped from his hand and fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

Seeing this, Lingyan laughed and teased, "Why such a big reaction?"

Chu Xiyao was both surprised and delighted, and asked excitedly, "How did you get here?"

Did she come here specifically to see him?

He gazed at her with anticipation, even his breathing became soft.

Lingyan looked at his appearance and secretly found it amusing.

But he deliberately acted as if nothing had happened and replied, "Oh, I just suddenly felt like going fishing. I didn't expect to run into you here."

Chu Xiyao didn't believe her explanation and pressed further, "But you have nothing in your hands, how can you fish? Besides, as a princess, why are you going out alone?"

Lingyan had said it on purpose, and she didn't feel uncomfortable at all when he exposed her.

She replied with a smile, "Because I know you're here, so why don't I just use your fishing gear? Besides, I don't like making a scene when I go out."

Chu Xiyao was half-believing and half-doubting, and the joy that had just risen in his heart had lessened somewhat.

Lingyan couldn't help but chuckle at this.

She then gracefully walked to his side, sat down naturally, and gestured for him to sit down as well.

The two sat side by side. Lingyan turned to look at him and said softly, "What should we do? I'm so used to being waited on hand and foot that I really don't want to fish myself. How about the Ninth Prince catches a few more and considers them mine?"

Upon hearing her request, Chu Xiyao felt a surge of joy.

His lips unconsciously curled up, and his eyes sparkled with tenderness.

Without hesitation, he replied, "I'd be happy to help."

After saying that, he picked up his fishing rod again and started fishing.