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

At that moment, she stood there gracefully, like a fairy descending to earth from a dream.

Her skin was as white and flawless as mutton fat jade, radiating a captivating halo, so delicate it seemed as if it could be broken with a touch.

Those eyes were like the bright stars in the deep night sky, bright and lively. Their gaze was like smoke and mist, captivating people and making them unable to extricate themselves.

Her lips were like newly blossoming roses, their color rosy and full, as fresh and juicy as ripe cherries.

When he finally mustered up the courage to approach her cautiously and gently kiss her, time seemed to freeze instantly.

An indescribable sweetness surged through his heart like a tidal wave.

Her lips were as soft as the gentlest spring breeze, lightly brushing against his lips and bringing a tingling, intoxicating sensation.

That warm touch felt like the most precious treasure in the world, instantly captivating him and leaving him unable to extricate himself.

It's almost like an addiction, a craving for more and deeper contact.

At first, his movements were slightly awkward and he seemed nervous, with rapid and disordered breathing.

Lingyan keenly sensed his awkwardness and nervousness.

So she gently responded to his kiss, guiding him in her own way.

Her tongue gently touched his, like a light butterfly fluttering, guiding him to gradually master the rhythm.

This gentle guidance was like a key that ignited the wild flame deep within him, instantly freeing him from all constraints and concerns.

His kisses grew more passionate and intense as he held her tightly, his hands like iron clamps locking her firmly in his embrace.

His kisses changed from gentle to urgent and domineering, as if he wanted to devour her soul.

She didn't back down at all, and enthusiastically responded to his passion, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing herself even closer to him.

The kiss between Shen Qingchen and Ling Yan seemed to last for an eternity.

During this long and passionate kiss, his inner desires surged like waves, crashing against his rational defenses.

Finally, when he could no longer suppress the overwhelming desire that was bursting forth.

He suddenly exerted force with both arms, wrapping them tightly around Lingyan's slender waist like iron hoops, and lifted her up lightly with an irresistible strength.

Then he picked her up and strode towards the bed...

...............

They remained entangled in this tender moment until Lingyan's unexpected menstrual period forced them to stop.

The two were lying on the bed when Shen Qingchen gently placed his palm on her lower abdomen and slowly channeled his inner energy.

His gaze was focused and gentle, and his breathing was steady and deep.

He wholeheartedly tried to alleviate her discomfort.

A warm and gentle force surged from his palm, like the warm sun in spring, gently enveloping Lingyan's lower abdomen.

She could clearly feel the warm current, like a gentle stream, seeping into every inch of her skin, which felt very comfortable and warm.

Lingyan then spoke up to stop them, saying, "Alright, stop now. I feel much better."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingchen asked uncertainly, "You're not lying to me? You're not saying this on purpose because you're afraid of harming my health, are you?"

Lingyan chuckled and said, "How could that be? Of course it's the truth! I usually don't feel any discomfort. This time it's probably because I was tired from traveling for the past few days, and I kept drinking unboiled water without eating or resting properly."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingchen slowly withdrew her hand.

But his brows still didn't relax.

Clearly, he was still very worried and distressed.

Lingyan naturally knew what he was thinking, so she smiled and deliberately changed the subject, saying, "Do you know how much I love seeing you get emotional?"

Shen Qingchen blushed again upon hearing this.

He stammered, "You...don't...tease me like that."

Seeing his expression, Lingyan laughed even harder.

Teasing him did indeed cheer her up.

Why does he blush so easily?

She herself doesn't seem to blush or feel shy at all.

After regaining her composure, she looked at him again and began to tell him about her rules: "You are my fifth man, so you must abide by the rules. First of all, you cannot have any entanglement or emotional relationship with any woman, and you are not allowed to touch any other woman besides me. Can you do that? If you can't, then we can just break up. I'm easy to talk to and won't force you."

Upon hearing this, a resolute glint flashed in Shen Qingchen's eyes.

Then he looked at her seriously and replied, "Don't worry, I can definitely do it. You don't even need to tell me that I can do it."

His voice was full of sincerity and determination.

Lingyan sensed it, so naturally she trusted him.

Then, even more seriously, he said, "There's another point: I've taken sterilization drugs, so I can never have children for you or anyone else in this lifetime. If you want to leave me and have children with someone else for the sake of having offspring, I won't stop you. But from now on, we will never see each other again. Think it over carefully."

Shen Qingchen replied without hesitation, "Actually, there's no need to consider it. I guessed it the day I saw you had three men besides His Highness the Crown Prince. At that time, I even fantasized that I could become your man and be willing to do anything for you. So I had already considered this. People in the martial world don't even care about death, let alone offspring."

Lingyan was at a loss for words after hearing this.

Fine.

You're all so smart, you probably guessed it already.

Since that's the case, she doesn't need to say anything more.

After saying everything she needed to say, Lingyan got up and started to get dressed.

She should return to the Crown Prince's residence.

Shen Qingchen naturally got up as well and then carefully and gently dressed her.

When the two finished dressing and tidying up, Lingyan was about to leave.

Shen Qingchen looked at her expectantly and asked, "They all have their own special nicknames for you. I want one too, is that okay?"

Lingyan remained silent.

These five men are indeed all the same.

So she replied nonchalantly, "Then you figure it out yourself."

His tone was so casual and indifferent.

Shen Qingchen had heard the three of them and Chu Xiyao address her that day.

Without much thought, he replied, "Then I'll call you Ayan. What will you call me?"

Lingyan pondered for a moment and said, "How about Achen?"

Shen Qingchen smiled and replied, "Okay, you can call me whatever you want."

His smile was full of satisfaction and happiness, as if he had already won the whole world.

Lingyan nodded to indicate that she understood.

Shen Qingchen then secretly escorted her safely back to the Crown Prince's residence.

Shen Qingchen then reluctantly turned back.

Ayan said that she doesn't like being watched all the time, not even by people she's close to.

So he stopped secretly protecting her as before.

He will certainly respect and follow her wishes.

Six days had passed since Lingyan returned to the Crown Prince's residence.

Xiao Muyao was certainly not in the mansion.

After all, he is currently acting as regent, and he has to deal with many important national affairs every day.

A few days ago, he managed to squeeze out some time to see her and spend time with her.

So you'll only be busier than before.

When Yunmeng saw her return, she immediately stepped forward and reported: "Your Highness, the three princesses, Miss Xie, and Princess Wenyi came to visit Your Highness the day before yesterday. I made an excuse that Your Highness was still recuperating. In addition, the Left Prime Minister's residence, the Qingyuan Marquis's residence, the Su Prince's residence, the Qin General's residence, and the Zeng General's residence all sent people to inquire after you and brought a lot of tonics."

Ling Yan listened to everything and pondered it to herself.

He then asked, "Have you sent the return gifts?"

Yunmeng replied, "Your Highness, rest assured, they have all been delivered according to the rules."

That's good. She trusts Yunmeng to handle things.

Then she asked with concern, "How is Chu Xiyao?"

Yunmeng smiled and said, "The kitchen staff have been serving the Ninth Prince diligently every day according to the medicinal diet recipes given by the Crown Princess. He has also been taking his medicine on time. The Ninth Prince looks much healthier than before. He's just feeling a bit down because he's recovering from his illness."

Ling Yan chuckled softly upon hearing this.

He then instructed Yunmeng, "Xiao Muyao isn't here, so it's inconvenient for me to visit him. Go over there later and teach him how to play Gomoku and Dou Dizhu to keep him entertained. Also, tell him that I'll be visiting him tonight so he can rest assured."

Yunmeng agreed and immediately went to do as instructed.

Lingyan then sat down at the table and personally wrote invitations to the three princesses, Xie Zhiyi, and Jiang Muxue, inviting them to meet the next day.

Then she remembered the entertainment center incident.

I don't know how far things are going.

He sent someone to inquire and learned that it was almost finished, with no major accidents and Yang Huan having resolved the minor ones.

Lingyan then decided to go and take a look in a couple of days.

Xiao Muyao returned to his residence around 9:00 AM, and he looked extremely tired.

Being an emperor is no easy task!

Although he is not the emperor yet, he is already doing the work of an emperor every day.

This is so frustrating!

Even though he was so tired, the first thing he did when he came in was to hug her and whisper, "I haven't seen you for the past few days, I've missed you so much."

Lingyan hugged him back, disbelievingly saying, "You have so many things to deal with every day and you're so busy, how do you still have time to think about me?"

Xiao Muyao said aggrievedly, "There are always times when I'm not busy and when I'm resting at night. I always feel empty inside when you're not with me."

Lingyan was just joking with him. Hearing this, she smiled and replied, "Of course I know. Okay, you've had a long day, so hurry up and finish your meal and rest. You'll be busy again tomorrow."

Xiao Muyao released her, looked at her, and smiled, "Don't you want to see Chu Xiyao? I'm going to accompany you."

Upon hearing this, Lingyan very considerately said, "I can't bear to see you so tired. I'll have Mufeng secretly take me there. You should get some rest as soon as possible."

Xiao Muyao was very happy that she was so considerate of him.

So he went along with her and said, "Okay, whatever you say."