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

Seeing her expressionless face, Shen Qingchen couldn't figure out what she was thinking, so he could only continue to explain: "It was at that time that I learned about your identity, so I didn't have any other purpose. I just wanted to be closer to you, to watch over you at all times, and to protect you in secret for the rest of my life."

I didn't intend to offend Jinghong, but Jinghong entered my heart.

Lingyan now fully understood his thoughts and emotional journey.

So she pressed on, "When did you find out about my relationship with Chu Xiyao? What were your thoughts after you found out?"

Shen Qingchen replied without any change in expression, "When we were in Jiangnan, I only followed you and protected you during the day. Except for that time on the painted boat, I would go back in the evening because I dared not overstep the bounds. So I only found out about this on the way back to the capital."

He paused slightly at this point and said, "I was shocked when I found out, but I accepted it afterward. I can see that the Ninth Prince's feelings for you are genuine, and you are also willing to accept it. I can see this from our interactions during the day, so I don't have any particular thoughts. In short, whatever you do, as long as you are happy, that's all that matters."

Lingyan smiled in relief after hearing this.

It's good that he didn't have a bad opinion of her because of this.

Then, she inadvertently looked up and met his eyes, which were like deep pools, containing a subtle tenderness that stirred her heart.

So she stared at him, her gaze roaming over his face without any attempt to conceal it.

But it caused a layer of frost to appear on her fair and aloof face.

So she moved even closer to him and whispered a soft laugh in his ear, "Did you get a close look at what we were doing tonight?"

She deliberately lowered her voice, as if whispering in someone's ear.

After she finished speaking, she stared at him with her deep, lake-like eyes, admiring the blush that appeared on his face.

Shen Qingchen's body immediately stiffened, as if she had been frozen in place and could not move.

His ears instantly became burning hot, and the heat quickly spread to his entire face, turning his originally fair complexion as red as a ripe apple.

His Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and his breathing became rapid and disordered.

My chest heaved violently, as if my heart was about to jump out of my throat.

He tried to avoid her unwavering, deep gaze, but found himself seemingly locked in by it, unable to break free.

His eyes darted away, avoiding her gaze, yet he couldn't help but steal glances at her from time to time, his eyes filled with a hint of shyness and helplessness.

His hands unconsciously clenched the hem of his clothes, his knuckles turning white from the force, as he tried to calm his wildly beating heart and chaotic thoughts, only to find that he couldn't do it at all.

she……

She was so straightforward and bold.

After calming down for a while, he replied softly, "No, it is improper to look at what is improper."

Upon hearing this, her eyes shone like stars in the sky, and she looked at him with a touch of allure as she gazed at him.

She moved even closer to him, her fingers gently tracing his back.

Then her hand slowly slid down, and his breathing instantly became more rapid.

At the same time, he felt a surge of heat rush from his spine to his head, as if his whole body had been set on fire.

His eyes were wide open, filled with fear and an irrepressible desire.

It looked just like a frightened fawn, yet unable to escape, driven by desire.

My heart was pounding wildly in my chest, each beat heavy and intense, as if trying to break free from the confines of my chest.

His cheeks were flushed and hot, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

His breathing became increasingly rapid, each breath feeling like it was being scorched on fire, scalding and burning.

His body was taut like a fully drawn bowstring, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the exertion.

I tried my best to control my body's instinctive reactions, but found that I was powerless to do so.

He could only let her fingers roam freely, bringing him wave after wave of impact.

Having thoroughly enjoyed his shyness and embarrassment, Lingyan smiled and moved away from him.

Shen Qingchen also breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He almost couldn't hold back.

so far so good.

Lingyan then remembered something and asked him, "Weren't you here during the day today?"

Shen Qingchen was breathing heavily, seemingly still calming down from the excitement she had just experienced.

Hearing her question, he immediately replied, "I left at noon to find a broker to buy a house in the north of the city. Since I have decided to stay in the capital, I need a place to stay."

Lingyan asked curiously, "So you're planning to stay in the capital for a long time?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingchen looked at her, her eyes filled with tenderness and determination, and replied, "Yes, with you here, I want to be closer to you. I don't want to wander around anymore. You are the place where my heart finds peace."

Lingyan felt quite pleased upon hearing this.

Then she moved closer to him and asked, "You haven't accepted any of those women's advances, have you...?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingchen's face instantly turned as red as if it had been scorched by fire, almost to the point of bleeding.

His lips trembled slightly, and after hesitating for a long time, he managed to squeeze out a few words through his teeth: "Never, never before."

The voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, as if a gentle breeze could blow it away, but its tone carried an undeniable firmness.

Lingyan was extremely pleased to hear this.

It’s fine if you don’t.

Judging from his reaction, there really wasn't one.

Otherwise, why would such a strong reaction occur to just asking a question?

The next moment, she slowly leaned closer to his ear and whispered, "Then I'll come to see you tomorrow night. Wait for me after you've taken a bath."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingchen was struck dumb, frozen in place.

His pupils contracted sharply, a look of disbelief flashing across his eyes before being overwhelmed by a surge of shock and ecstasy.

My breathing suddenly stopped, as if the surrounding air had frozen in that moment.

His body trembled slightly, as if he was trying his best to suppress some emotion that was about to burst forth.

He tried to calm himself down, but Ling Yan's alluring words kept echoing in his mind, making his thoughts increasingly chaotic.

His heart was pounding like a drum, the violent thumping echoing in his ears, making him feel dizzy.

What does she mean?

I want to be with him...

He couldn't believe it and was afraid he had misunderstood.

But I also felt that this was exactly what she meant.

Then Lingyan asked for his address.

So, in a daze, without thinking, he told her.

Then, seeing that she was going to rest, he left the Crown Prince's residence.

Back in his own home, he was in a state of utter confusion.

Excitement, anticipation, nervousness, and a surge of emotions nearly overwhelmed him, making it impossible for him to fall asleep.

But thinking about what would happen the next night, he forced himself to sleep so he could conserve his energy.

After Lingyan waited for Shen Qingchen to leave, Xiao Muyao and the other two returned as well.

So Lingyan briefly told them what had just happened.

She also mentioned that she would be going to see Shen Qingchen the next night.

The three of them had no objections after hearing this, because they had expected it.

Then it began…

It's been far too long since we last met, and far too long since we've been close to each other.

The three of them were about to go crazy from holding back.

So, that one night and the first half of the next day, Lingyan truly experienced just how crazy the three of them were.

They were like a volcano that had been suppressed for a long time; once it erupted, it could not be contained…