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

By this time, Emperor Jingzhao had fully recovered from his illness and regained control of the court.

Xiao Muyao naturally relinquished his power as regent.

The handover went very smoothly, without any unexpected incidents or disagreements.

Ling Yan and Shen Qingchen were in the mountains outside the city at this time.

The stars were twinkling, and Lingyan's period had ended. She then thought about continuing something with Shen Qingchen.

With his skill, he could accurately hear any movement within a radius of twenty miles, so there was no need to worry about anyone passing by and discovering him.

At this moment, wildflowers bloomed all around them, covering the mountains and fields like colorful brocade spread across the earth.

The new green leaves rustled in the breeze, and the tender leaves shone brightly in the sunlight.

Tall trees such as poplar, willow and locust trees are lush and green, providing shade for the mountains and fields.

The mountain stream flows merrily among the rocks, its water crystal clear, where you can see small fish and shrimp playing.

Along the stream, weeping willows sway gently, their branches lightly brushing the water's surface.

On the hillside, wild strawberries are ripe, their bright red fruits dotting the green leaves and emitting an enticing sweet fragrance.

In the mountains and forests, birds sing merrily, from the clear calls of the thrush to the cuckoo's "cuckoo cuckoo" calls, one after another.

The two of them were sitting side by side on a quiet grassy field, where a thin blanket was spread out on the soft grass.

A gentle breeze stirred Lingyan's hair.

Shen Qingchen tilted her head slightly, a smile playing on her lips, and looked at Ling Yan beside her, her eyes filled with tenderness and longing.

He then reached out and gently brushed a petal that had fallen into her hair, his movements tender and full of love.

Then Shen Qingchen leaned forward slightly, gradually getting closer to Ling Yan, and his heart couldn't help but beat faster.

His gaze never left her eyes, his deep eyes seeming to hold a thousand unspoken words.

His eyelashes trembled slightly, as if from nervousness or intense anticipation.

Finally, his lips gently touched Lingyan's lips, and for a moment, it seemed as if time stood still.

His kiss was so gentle at first, like a breeze brushing against flower petals, carrying a cautious exploration and endless tenderness.

Then his eyes turned fiery and wild, like burning flames, and his burning desire seemed to devour Ling Yan completely.

His hands gripped Lingyan's waist tightly, like iron clamps, with such force that it seemed he wanted to meld her into his very bones.

A gentle breeze rustled through the grass, as if whispering a song in celebration of their beautiful moment.

The moonlight shone on them, creating a dreamlike and beautiful scene.

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When it was time to leave five days later, Lingyan looked at Shen Qingchen and said, "Come to the Crown Prince's residence tomorrow night, and then we'll go together."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingchen replied softly, "Mm."

He had actually known about this from Chu Xiyao's words to her long ago.

So this wasn't surprising, and we had already made plans for it.

When the night passed and day broke, Shen Qingchen escorted her back to the Crown Prince's residence.

He was filled with anticipation and excitement at the thought of what would happen that night.

Finally, as night fell, he stepped into the Crown Prince's residence with burning passion.

By this time, the others had all arrived.

Aside from Ling Yan, this was the first time the other four had seen Shen Qingchen.

Of course, although Chu Xiyao had met him before, this was the first time he had seen his face under the mask.

Wow, she's actually this good-looking!

So the four of them weren't surprised at all that he would be the fifth person.

This was also the first time Shen Qingchen had officially met the three people besides Chu Xiyao.

So he greeted them with great humility and restraint.

Noticing his discomfort, Xiao Muyao took the initiative to speak gently, "There's no need to be so reserved, nor do you need to feel that you are of lowly status. We are all the same."

He Jingchuan then added in a friendly tone, "That's right, don't be prejudiced by status, don't feel inferior, heroes come from all walks of life."

Chu Xiyao also said with a smile, "That's right. When judging a person, we only need to look at their character and ability, and it has nothing to do with their background. Since Lingling brought you here, then let's get along well."

Lu Yanqing concluded by saying, "They are right. In other places, status matters, but in private, we are all equal. I am also from an ordinary background, so there is no need for me to feel burdened."

Shen Qingchen originally felt that she was just an ordinary person and was very different from the other four, so she felt a little inferior and reserved.

After hearing what the four of them said, she finally let down her guard and said without any burden, "I understand, I won't do it again."

Lingyan, watching this harmonious and loving scene from the side, felt both touched and gratified.

Not bad, not bad. None of her five men are the type to cause trouble or stir up problems.

They don't fight each other; on the contrary, they understand and tolerate each other.

It seems she has excellent taste!