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

And so, the three of them walked for three days and three nights in this deep and dense forest.

For three days and three nights, Chu Xiyao did not get any rest; instead, he was constantly on the go.

As a result, his body became even weaker, and his face turned as pale as unmelted snow in winter, exuding a chilling aura that was worrying.

As for Lingyan, she was also exhausted.

Neither of them complained or whined; they gritted their teeth and persevered without uttering a sound.

Therefore, when traveling during the day, Shen Qingchen would support the two of them on either side.

In the evening, Shen Qingchen carried Lingyan on his back so that she could rest well and the journey could be faster.

They had also been targeted by several assassination attempts in the past few days, but Shen Qingchen had dealt with them all effortlessly.

His presence was like a sturdy shield, protecting Ling Yan and Chu Xiyao and ensuring their safety.

As the two spent more time with him, they gradually became less wary of him, but suspicions still lingered.

They continued like this until the morning of the fourth day, when they finally arrived at a town.

Lingyan and Chu Xiyao then hid in the shadows, while Shen Qingchen went to the market and bought three horses and some food.

After the three of them had a quick meal, they resumed their journey.

With the help of horses, their speed was so great that it could only be described as lightning.

Just two days later, they arrived at the city gates of the capital.

By this time, news of Crown Princess Lingyan's assassination attempt and disappearance had spread like wildfire throughout every inch of the Great Zhao Kingdom.

Most of the court officials were filled with righteous indignation and deep concern.

The rest were those with ulterior motives and those who gloated.

The people were very worried and anxious when they heard this.

He prayed day and night at home that the Crown Princess would safely overcome this calamity.

Emperor Jingzhao, the Empress, the three princesses, Xie Zhiyi, Jiang Muxue, and others were extremely anxious.

They all dispatched their own men to search for Lingyan's whereabouts.

Even the Ninth Prince, the Left Prime Minister, and Jin Yuhuan's grandparents, parents, and other relatives all sent their own men to rescue him.

Xiao Muyao, who was always calm and decisive, suddenly dropped the scroll in his hand when he heard the news that Ling Yan had been assassinated and her fate was unknown.

His face turned deathly pale instantly, and the composure and calmness in his eyes were replaced by extreme shock and panic.

His lips trembled slightly as he murmured, "How could this be? How could this happen?"

The voice carried a barely perceptible hint of fear.

He then suddenly stood up, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles white, as if he were using all his strength to suppress the surging emotions within him.

His breathing became rapid, and his chest heaved violently.

He then hastily gathered all his men and left the mansion to search for Lingyan, disregarding everything else.

His eyes were bloodshot, and he had only one thought in his mind: he had to find her.

Upon hearing this, He Jingchuan's eyes were filled with disbelief and deep pain, as if the whole world had collapsed at that moment.

He stood there blankly, his body swaying slightly, as if he had lost the strength to support himself.

After a long while, he came to his senses, his eyes reddening and tears welling up.

His voice became hoarse and trembling: "No, this isn't true, she'll be alright."

He then rushed out without hesitation, quickly gathered his men, and sped out of the city to search for her.

At this moment, fear and worry are ever-present.

He dared not think about what would happen if he couldn't find her; it would be an unbearable nightmare.

Lu Yanqing was struck dumb upon receiving this news.

His eyes widened, and his expression changed from initial astonishment to rage.

He roared, "Who is it? Who dares to touch her!"

His voice echoed throughout the room, filled with boundless anger and murderous intent.

Veins bulged on his forehead, and he looked like an enraged lion.

He immediately summoned his men and set out of the city to search for her whereabouts.

Lingyan and her two companions had disguised themselves when they entered the city, so even the soldiers guarding the city were unaware that she had returned.

After entering the city, the three of them arrived safely at the gate of the Crown Prince's residence.

Chu Xiyao could no longer hold on and collapsed like a kite with a broken string.

Upon seeing this, Lingyan's heart tightened.

She immediately forgot about Shen Qingchen beside her and quickly removed her and Chu Xiyao's disguises so that the guards at the door could recognize them at a glance.

The guards recognized their Crown Princess immediately.

Their expressions were a mixture of joy and sorrow. They immediately rushed to Lingyan's side, as if they had seen a treasure they had lost and found again.

Lingyan was in a state of panic. She hurriedly ordered, "Quickly help the Ninth Prince inside."

Upon hearing this, the guards immediately and carefully helped Chu Xiyao up, and hurriedly entered the Crown Prince's residence.

Lingyan followed hurriedly into the mansion.

Her heart was filled with anxiety and worry, and she had completely forgotten about Shen Qingchen.

Seeing this, Shen Qingchen did not call out to her.

He knew in his heart that since she was now safe, it was time for him to gracefully retire.

At this time, in the Crown Prince's residence.

Chu Xiyao was helped to his guest room by the guards.

Lingyan immediately took his pulse and found that he was severely depleted, but there were no other major problems.

She finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He then wrote down a prescription, instructed the housekeeper to take good care of Chu Xiyao, and then left.

She can't stay here forever and arouse suspicion.

Uncle Zhong is reliable and meticulous in his work; he will definitely take good care of Chu Xiyao, so she doesn't need to worry about him.

After returning to her room, she quickly took a shower and then lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

This sleep lasted for three days and three nights, as if I wanted to sleep away all the fatigue and anxiety of the past few days.

During this time, the people of the capital had already received news that the Crown Princess had returned safely.

Apart from the people behind the scenes and a few with ulterior motives, everyone else was happy and relieved.

They all prayed and celebrated for the Crown Princess's safe return.

Upon receiving the news, Xiao Muyao and his two companions immediately returned with their respective groups.

When Xiao Muyao hurriedly entered the room, he saw Lingyan lying there peacefully asleep, and his heart finally settled down.

He approached him slowly, his steps as light as if afraid to disturb a fragile dream.

His gaze was gentle and affectionate as he stared at Lingyan's sleeping face.

His previously tense face gradually relaxed, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing a relieved smile.

He sat down gently on the edge of the bed and reached out to touch her face.

But he stopped just before they were about to touch, as if afraid that his actions would wake her.

His heart was filled with gratitude, grateful to God for keeping her safe and sound.

He looked at Lingyan quietly, his eyes filled with the joy of regaining what he had lost.

As soon as Lu Yanqing stepped into the room and saw Ling Yan sleeping peacefully, he froze on the spot.

The anxiety and worry in his eyes were instantly replaced by surprise and relief.

He slowly walked to the bedside, his legs still trembling slightly from the tension he had felt earlier.

He gazed at Ling Yan, his eyes filled with tenderness and longing, and let out a soft sigh of relief.

It was as if all the previous fear was exhaled with that breath.

I silently said to myself: It's so good that you're alright.

He stood there quietly, his eyes fixed on her, and time seemed to stand still at that moment.

He Jingchuan strode in after him, but his hurried steps came to an abrupt halt when he saw Ling Yan sleeping peacefully.

After confirming that Ling Yan was safe and sound, his tense body relaxed instantly, and he almost collapsed to the ground.

He then walked to the bedside, carefully examined Lingyan's face, a joyful smile appeared on his face, and tears of excitement welled up in his eyes.

He looked at her, his heart filled with gratitude and appreciation for surviving such a close call.

Besides them, there was another person secretly watching the scene of the three guarding her bedside.

When he saw the other two besides Crown Prince Xiao Muyao, he was filled with shock and astonishment.

She actually…

Including the crown prince, she actually had four men at the same time.

Moreover, His Highness the Crown Prince didn't seem to mind at all, and the group seemed to get along exceptionally well.

So, does he also have a chance to become the next one?

At this moment, he felt a sense of anticipation, as if he had seen a glimmer of hope for some possibility.

On the other hand, he also felt somewhat frustrated and inferior.

The others were all people of noble status and prominent position.

But does he, an ordinary citizen, really have that qualification?