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

When Lingyan finally woke up from her deep sleep after resting enough, she saw the three people's surprised and delighted reactions.

Xiao Muyao stayed by the bedside the whole time. His worries over the past few days had made his once handsome face look haggard. His chin was covered with stubble and his eyes were bloodshot.

But when he saw Ling Yan wake up, his eyes lit up instantly, and his originally tired face shone with an unusually joyful light.

He immediately leaned forward, his voice trembling slightly but full of concern, and asked, "Yan'er, how are you feeling? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"

He couldn't bear to look away from her face for even a moment, as if he was afraid that she would disappear again if he blinked.

His eyes quickly reddened, and tears welled up in them.

He held Lingyan's hands tightly, as if they were a precious treasure he had lost and found again, and he was afraid of losing them again.

Seeing Xiao Muyao so excited, Ling Yan gave him a warm smile and gently squeezed his hand back, saying, "Ayao, I'm fine now. I'm sorry to have worried you."

When Lu Yanqing saw Ling Yan wake up, he seemed to be electrocuted, and then he rushed over after realizing what was happening.

His clothes were slightly disheveled, and some of his hair was loose.

His brows were furrowed, his face was pale, and his eyes were bloodshot with anxiety.

Then his tightly furrowed brows relaxed instantly, and his eyes filled with tears of excitement.

Tears streamed down his thin cheeks, and the corners of his mouth, which had been tense, turned up slightly with joy.

His voice choked with emotion: "Yanyan, you're awake! That's so wonderful!"

His eyes revealed a deep sense of lingering fear.

He then gently stroked Lingyan's cheek, his careful movements as if he were touching the most precious treasure in the world.

Feeling Lu Yanqing's gentle touch, Ling Yan's eyes were filled with emotion as she softly said, "It's alright, I'm perfectly fine now!"

Lingyan then looked at He Jingchuan.

The first thing that catches the eye is that haggard face.

Her hair, which was usually neatly combed, was now disheveled, with a few strands falling casually across her forehead, making her look disheveled and pitiful.

His once smooth chin was now covered with dark bluish-black stubble, like overgrown weeds that hadn't been groomed in a long time.

His eyes were red and swollen, with deep dark circles around them, and his gaze was full of fatigue and anxiety.

But the moment Ling Yan opened his eyes, his previously dull and lifeless eyes instantly lit up.

The light of surprise danced in his eyes, making him feel as if he had been given a new lease on life.

His voice trembled with excitement, cracking slightly as he exclaimed with ecstasy, "Ah Ling, you're awake! You're finally awake!"

He could no longer control his emotions, and tears streamed down his face like a burst dam.

Lingyan looked at He Jingchuan with tenderness and heartache in her eyes and comforted him, "Jing, don't cry. I'm not hurt, and nothing else is wrong. I'm just a little tired."

Seeing that he had gradually stopped crying, Lingyan turned to Xiao Muyao and asked, "How is Ayao? Has he woken up?"

Xiao Muyao replied, "Don't worry, he's fine. The imperial physician came to see him and said that his body is damaged and he just needs to rest and recover. He should wake up tomorrow."

Ling Yan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Just be fine.

Then she asked worriedly, "Where's Yunmeng? Has she returned?"

Xiao Muyao quickly replied, "Don't worry, she returned yesterday. She was sent back by the local government and is perfectly safe."

Ling Yan finally relaxed completely upon hearing this.

Just come back safely.

Only then did she remember Shen Qingchen.

In retrospect, her safe return this time was largely due to his efforts.

But at the time, she had completely forgotten about him.

It's really not right.

Regardless of his motives, the fact remains that he genuinely escorted her and Chu Xiyao back to the capital safely.

Such kindness must be repaid.

So she began to tell the three of them everything about the assassination attempt.

Including the matter of Shen Qingchen.

After hearing the story, the three of them felt both shocked and shaken.

Fortunately, she had Chu Xiyao and Shen Qingchen protecting her this time.

Otherwise, the consequences might be...

The three of them then looked at her with somewhat ambiguous expressions, unsure of what to say.

Lingyan asked, puzzled, "What's wrong? Do you have something to tell me?"

Lu Yanqing answered first: "Yanyan, why do you think Shen Qingchen was willing to risk his life to escort you?"

Ling Yan frowned slightly upon hearing this and replied honestly, "I don't know, but I'll find out eventually."

Seeing that she still didn't understand, He Jingchuan continued, "If he really had other motives, why would he not expose your relationship with Chu Xiyao or use it to threaten you, but instead risk his life to escort you and Chu Xiyao?"

Upon hearing this, Lingyan had a guess in her mind.

But that's impossible.

Seeing her disbelief, Xiao Muyao smiled and said, "Why are you so incredulous? Don't you know how charming you are? Shen Qingchen definitely likes you, which is why he extends his affection to Chu Xiyao as well, and escorted you back to the capital without complaint or expectation of anything in return."

Lingyan asked in confusion, "But I can tell whether someone likes me or not. Even though he was wearing a mask, his eyes were clear and there was no affection for me at all. In addition, I was wary of him from the beginning, so I always felt that he had ulterior motives and didn't think about it."

So, is it true that bystanders see things more clearly?

She hadn't noticed at all.

The three of them immediately realized what was going on.

Perhaps Chu Xiyao has also noticed.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yanqing smiled and explained, "Does Yanyan know who Shen Qingchen is? He is the number one swordsman in the world. He is only twenty years old this year and is already the number one swordsman in the world. He is a genius among geniuses. He has achieved such success. It is evident how much effort he has put in over the years. So what is so difficult about hiding his true emotions?"

Upon hearing this, Lingyan suddenly realized what was happening and was filled with admiration.

"I've seen him wield his sword, and it's so powerful it's indescribable. It's no wonder he's the number one swordsman in the world."

So he really didn't have any other motives, and it was just because he liked her?

But why does it feel so unreal to her?

It's unclear whether he was secretly watching them at that moment.

How about we test the waters later?

After finishing this matter, Lingyan asked about the assassination attempt: "Have you found out who was behind this assassination?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Muyao's expression turned grim. He shook his head and said, "Not yet, but I think it was done by one of the princes. He knows how deep my feelings for you are, so he wanted to make me devastated after losing you, preferably crippled and never able to get back up."

Lingyan agreed with his analysis after hearing it.

Now we just have to wait for the investigation results.

She then looked at He Jingchuan and Lu Yanqing and asked, "You two weren't suspected or anything this time, were you?"

People easily lose their usual composure and restraint when they act impulsively, and she was afraid that they would reveal their true colors this time.

Both of them shook their heads to indicate that they did not.

Xiao Muyao explained to her, "Don't worry, although both of them brought people to look for you, there are quite a few people in the capital who personally lead people to look for you, so no one will suspect anything."

That's good, Lingyan felt relieved.

It seems she's quite popular.

Perhaps it's mostly because of her status as the Crown Princess; she's aware of this.

But she was also genuinely grateful to them for their efforts in helping her.