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

Once the imperial edict reached the Prince Rui's residence, the initiative in this matter officially fell into the hands of Ling Yan and her group.

Since they were investigating the Second Prince, they couldn't be blamed if they accidentally uncovered other things about him during their investigation!

Upon receiving the imperial decree, Xiao Muyao embarked on a grand and arduous investigation.

Some court officials and several princes received news that His Majesty had ordered Prince Rui to investigate the matter of the Tenth Prince's broken leg, which they found somewhat unusual.

Why is it Prince Rui who is investigating this matter? What are the duties of the Ministry of Justice, the Court of Judicial Review, and the Prefect of the Capital?

Therefore, there must be more to this story than meets the eye.

The matter is of great importance, and they dare not get involved, so they should just wait and see.

In fact, Xiao Muyao had already investigated the matter between the Second Prince and Consort Shu's faction.

But now we still have to pretend to investigate in detail, peeling back the layers.

So he was so busy every day that he barely had time to rest, while Lingyan's business with the entertainment center was already on track and she wasn't so busy anymore.

So she stole half a day of leisure and sent invitations to the three princesses, as well as Xie Zhiyi and Jiang Muxue, to go outside the city to admire the plum blossoms.

The plum blossoms are in full bloom right now.

Today the sun is shining brightly, and the cold wind is biting but also carries a refreshing feel.

Lingyan and the others dressed up carefully, and were overjoyed as they prepared to go out of the city to admire the plum blossoms.

They boarded a spacious and exquisite carriage together. The interior was warm and comfortable, with soft carpets and a small heater.

The carriage slowly drove out of the city gate, accompanied by laughter and cheerful conversation.

After leaving the city, we followed the winding path and soon came to a plum grove.

Lingyan was the first to gracefully jump off the carriage, followed eagerly by the Eighth and Ninth Princesses, who excitedly grabbed her hands and ran towards the plum grove.

The Seventh Princess, Xie Zhiyi, and Jiang Muxue walked leisurely behind, enjoying the scenery along the way.

Far from the hustle and bustle, this place is surrounded by rolling mountains, like a sleeping giant encircling this tranquil world.

The sky was a deep, jewel-like blue, cloudless and so clear it seemed to wash away the dust from people's hearts.

The plum grove is located in an open area at the foot of the mountain, with a babbling brook flowing around it. The water is crystal clear, and occasionally a few withered plum petals float on the surface, swirling and flowing into the distance.

A thin layer of frost covered the withered grass by the stream, shimmering in the sunlight like countless stars fallen to earth.

Stepping into the plum grove, the ground beneath your feet is soft and moist, exuding the fragrance of soil and the delicate scent of plum blossoms.

The plum blossoms bloom proudly in the snow, some as pink as the sunset, others as red as fire, forming a magnificent and colorful sea of ​​flowers.

A gentle breeze blows, and the petals flutter down like a beautiful rain of flowers.

The plum branches intertwine, forming a natural flower corridor. Sunlight filters through the gaps in the branches, creating beams of golden light. The dappled light and shadow create a dreamlike scene.

Lingyan and the others felt as if they had stepped into a beautiful painting, completely captivated by the scenery.

Lingyan then gently plucked a plum blossom, held it to her nose and sniffed it, a joyful smile spreading across her face.

The Eighth and Ninth Princesses wandered among the plum trees, occasionally reaching out to touch the delicate petals, and playfully shaking the branches to make the petals fall like snow.

Jiang Muxue stood quietly under a plum tree, gazing tenderly at the blooming flowers, her face full of smiles.

Xie Zhiyi then took out her paintbrush and paper, preparing to record this beautiful scenery.

"Such a beautiful view is truly breathtaking," the Seventh Princess said softly, gazing at the dreamlike scenery before her.

Ling Yan nodded slightly and replied, "Yes, it feels like being in a fairyland."

At this moment, the Eighth Princess and the Ninth Princess also happily came to their side.

Lingyan reached out and plucked a plum blossom, quickly tucking it into the Eighth Princess's hair. She smiled and said, "Little Eight looks even more beautiful than the flower with this plum blossom on her!"

The Eighth Princess said coquettishly, "Oh dear, sister-in-law is teasing me again!"

Upon hearing this, the Seventh Princess and the Ninth Princess smiled kindly from the side.

At this moment, the Ninth Princess noticed some snow on the plum blossoms. Suddenly, she had a mischievous idea and shook the branches vigorously, causing the snow to fall in droves.

Lingyan and the Seventh and Eighth Princesses were standing under the tree, covered in snow.

The three pretended to be angry and chased after the Ninth Princess. They laughed and played around in the plum grove, their cheerful laughter echoing in the air.

Xie Zhiyi smiled at them, her hands never stopping.

Jiang Muxue was then pulled in by the group, and Xie Zhiyi was also pulled in.

The group strolled through the plum blossom grove, laughing and joking, their lively and carefree demeanor filling the air with joy.

Their laughter, as clear and melodious as silver bells, echoed through the plum grove, startling the petals into falling.

Sunlight filtered through the flower branches and fell upon them, reflecting their radiant smiles.

The joyful atmosphere seemed to infect every blooming plum blossom, filling this tranquil plum grove with vitality and life.

As soon as Chu Xiyao and Chu Zhan arrived at this place, they saw this scene.

Several beautiful young girls weaved among the red plum blossoms, like lively sprites dancing in the snowy landscape.

They wore brightly colored dresses, which complemented the red plum blossoms, making them so beautiful that it was hard to look away.

Her face beamed with a smile as warm as the spring sun, and her laughter was clear and melodious.

They chased and frolicked in the plum grove, accidentally bumping into a plum tree. The red plum blossoms fluttered down, sprinkling onto their shoulders and hair, as if draping them in a pink veil.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the plum branches, dappling their bodies and illuminating their rosy cheeks and joyful eyes.

This joy seemed contagious, making Chu Xiyao and Chu Zhan feel happy as well.

Chu Zhan couldn't help but exclaim, "Such beautiful scenery and beautiful women, this trip was truly worthwhile!"

Chu Xiyao did not answer him, his gaze fixed on one of the figures.

At this moment, the Ninth Princess and Jiang Muxue sensed the presence of other people and stopped first.

The others stopped as well when they saw this.

Lingyan seemed to sense something at this moment, and looked up in one direction, where she saw a beautiful woman in red who seemed to blend into the red plum blossoms.

The others followed her gaze.

Then they saw a stunningly beautiful woman in red standing in the distance, her beauty complementing the surrounding red plum blossoms, breathtakingly beautiful.

The Eighth Princess couldn't help but exclaim, "This Ninth Prince of Western Chu is so handsome! He is truly a peerless beauty, as if a demon has descended to earth."

The Ninth Princess nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right! When he stands there, the whole world seems to lose its color, leaving only his unparalleled elegance."

Lingyan looked at them with amusement and asked, "What? Jealous?"

The Eighth Princess replied, "It's just jealousy. A man who is so handsome makes me, a woman, feel utterly ashamed."

The Seventh Princess smiled and comforted her, "Alright, don't be upset. How many people in this world can surpass the Ninth Prince in appearance? Why make yourself suffer over this?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Zhiyi smiled and chimed in, "Speaking of beauty, our Princess Rui is truly unparalleled in this world."

Jiang Muxue then wanted to blurt out the name He Jingchuan.

But when it came to his lips, he said, "Prince Rui and Commander Lu are comparable. Besides, this Ninth Prince is a master."

Lingyan didn't know why she suddenly changed the subject.

But he still followed up on her words, saying, "Look! A master is walking towards us."