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

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present responded in unison, "We will obey Your Majesty's decree."

Then Emperor Jingzhao waved his hand and said in a majestic voice, "Let the hunt begin!"

At his command, the men spurred their horses and galloped towards the hunting grounds like arrows released from a bow.

The sounds of horses' hooves and shouts mingled together, shattering the tranquility of the hunting ground.

Dust billowed up, and a tense and fierce atmosphere filled the hunting ground.

The group moved through the grass and woods, searching for traces of their prey; a fierce competition was about to unfold.

At this point, the camp was mostly populated by women.

Lingyan felt a little bored.

Just as she was about to return to her tent to play cards with her girlfriends, Yunmeng whispered something in her ear.

"Your Highness, the Ninth Prince of Western Chu requests to meet you in the cave behind the mountain."

Then he also mentioned the specific location.

Ling Yan raised an eyebrow and smiled.

Looks like I'm going to win him over today!

So she made arrangements to create the illusion that she was unwell and unable to receive guests.

He then gave Yunmeng some more instructions.

Then she changed into some light clothes, put on a hat, and hurried to the cave to meet them.

It was in a very secluded cave.

Chu Xiyao paced anxiously, his heart filled with anticipation and trepidation, wondering if she would come.

After waiting for a long time, just when he was about to give up, a faint but familiar sound of footsteps broke through the silence, like the first rays of dawn illuminating his heart.

He stopped abruptly, held his breath, and carefully discerned the rhythm and cadence of the footsteps until he was absolutely certain—it was her!

His heart was instantly overwhelmed with joy. His hands clenched into fists, yet trembled slightly with excitement, as if even his breathing had become beyond his control.

She is coming!

She really came!

When Lingyan entered the cave, she saw someone who was extremely excited.

She gently removed her hat, and her beautiful hair cascaded down like a waterfall.

Then, with light steps, she walked towards Chu Xiyao.

Chu Xiyao stood there, watching her approach, his heart pounding like a drum, almost leaping out of his chest.

He tried to calm his disordered breathing, only to find himself already immersed in this sudden ecstasy, unable to extricate himself.

Ling Yan stood there, about three steps away from him.

Chu Xiyao stared intently at Ling Yan, a thousand words churning in his heart, yet it was as if an invisible force was gripping his throat, leaving him speechless for a moment.

His eyes held both tension and panic, as well as intense emotion.

Lingyan looked at the flustered, anxious, and nervous person in front of her and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Then he reassured her, "Don't be nervous. If you don't know how to say it, I'll ask and you can answer."

Chu Xiyao looked up at her with deep affection and nodded in reply, "Okay."

Ling Yan then spoke seriously, "Last time I said that I would let you get to know me better before we talked properly. So what are your thoughts after you've gotten to know me?"

Upon hearing the question, Chu Xiyao took a deep breath and fixed his gaze on Ling Yan.

Every word seemed to burst forth from the deepest part of his heart, firmly and powerfully declaring: "I have fallen for you, and I cannot live without you."

His voice was filled with undeniable sincerity and determination.

His eyes sparkled with a light as clear as lake water and as bright as the moon.

He gazed at Lingyan with such deep affection and unwavering stillness, as if he wanted to pour all his tenderness into her alone.

Lingyan's smile grew even brighter in response to his confession.

She replied softly, "I already knew you were in love with me. Since you are in love with me, you must abide by my rules. The first rule is that from now on, you can only have me in your body and heart. You cannot have any involvement with other women. Otherwise, we will break up."

Without the slightest hesitation, Chu Xiyao responded loudly and resolutely, "I, Chu Xiyao, swear to Heaven that I will abide by this agreement, and if I break it, I am willing to be punished by Heaven!"

His voice echoed in the cave, carrying an undeniable determination and resolve.

Lingyan was quite satisfied with his performance, and then said, "There is one more thing: if you were to fight against other people or even an emperor for my sake, would you be willing?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiyao's reply was resounding, each word as firm as metal and stone: "Apart from my royal brother, whoever else is, even if it's the ruler of a country, as long as it's for you, I can stand against the entire world!"

His eyes burned with a fierce determination that seemed capable of melting away all obstacles; he was so reckless.

It expresses his determination to fight against the world for her.

Lingyan felt both burning with warmth and comfort.

Actually, she wasn't sure about this before she came to see him.

But I never expected that he would actually go to such lengths for her.

Then she can rest assured.

He will definitely protect her from now on.

However, there's no need to tell him these things now; they'll come later anyway.

So she smiled slightly and said, "I'm satisfied with your answer. Remember what you said today."

Chu Xiyao nodded emphatically and said, "I will definitely keep it in mind."

After saying that, she cautiously asked, "So I have passed your test. What will you choose next?"

Ling Yan chuckled lightly, "Choose? Why should I choose?"

Chu Xiyao's voice unconsciously lowered a few decibels.

He hesitated, then finally mustered his courage and said, "I mean, should you choose me or..."

He didn't say the rest.

But he knew she understood.

As expected, Ling Yan replied with a smile, "You should choose Xiao Muyao or me, right? Actually, there's no need to choose. I can have both of you! To me, you're all the same, there's no difference. I love you both, so I don't need to choose."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiyao was first overjoyed, then somewhat incredulous at his ears.

He asked again, "Are you saying that I am no different from Prince Rui in your heart? You really... love me?"

Ling Yan nodded readily, her eyes shining with sincerity as she replied, "Yes, you are all the same. I love you all!"

But clearly, the two people's perceptions of love were different.

Chu Xiyao was so happy and excited when he heard that she loved him that he was almost crazy.

He stood frozen in place, completely mesmerized.

His eyes were completely ignited, sparkling with a dazzling light like stars, so dazzling that people dared not look directly at them.

His chest heaved violently, and his rapid breathing sounded exceptionally clear in the quiet atmosphere.

Joy surged like an unstoppable tide, instantly overwhelming his reason.

Then he suddenly threw his head back and burst into laughter, the laughter piercing the clouds, bold and unrestrained, filled with boundless joy and almost mania.

It was as if the suppressed emotions had finally found an outlet at this moment.

Then tears welled up uncontrollably and streamed down his cheeks, which were flushed with emotion.

Then he couldn't help but step forward, as if he wanted to hug her, but he didn't dare.

Seeing this, Lingyan took the initiative to step forward and gently hug him.

Chu Xiyao was extremely excited and immediately hugged her back, trembling.

Then he hugged her tighter and tighter, as if he couldn't hold her any tighter.

Lingyan understood his excitement and waited for him to calm down.

After a long while, Chu Xiyao reluctantly let go of her.

Then, looking at her, he softly promised, "I will never betray your love in this life, nor your wish in this world. From now on, I will defy convention, all for you."

His gaze was as deep and mysterious as the night sky, so profound yet so tender and alluring.

Lingyan smiled and replied, "If you haven't left, I will never abandon you."

After saying that, she smiled ambiguously and said, "Why aren't you reacting to me today? You hugged me for so long!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiyao's face immediately turned bright red. He stammered, "I was just... too excited, so..."

Ling Yan chuckled and said, "And now?"

Such a handsome man! She's been holding back for so many days, and now she can finally have him.

Why is he still dawdling?

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiyao asked uncertainly, "Now?"

Lingyan nodded gently.

The next second, Chu Xiyao became a little nervous and trembling.

He looked at the person in front of him, whose appearance was stunning, tall and slender, dressed in white with an ethereal and otherworldly grace, like a beautiful fairy descended from heaven, untouched by worldly concerns.

Yet she was also alluring and charming, with a high, straight nose, lips as red as peaches, skin as white as jade, a slender and graceful figure, and a captivating charm.

At this moment, all hesitation and restraint vanished.

Chu Xiyao could no longer suppress his inner impulses and desires.

He took a deep breath and slowly approached her.

Then, gently, as if handling the most precious treasure in the world, he lowered his head and kissed those rosy, alluring lips…