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

The scene was incredibly lively and unprecedented.

The wide streets were already packed with people.

Men, women, young and old, shoulder to shoulder, everyone craning their necks, looking on expectantly.

Shop assistants on both sides of the street, forgetting to attend to customers, crowded to the doorways, eager to witness the spectacle.

The windows on the upper floors were packed with people, and even the rooftops were filled with daring onlookers.

From afar came the cheerful sound of gongs and drums, and the crowd instantly erupted in excitement.

The first thing that catches the eye is the top scholar riding a tall horse.

He looked to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, dressed in a bright red robe, wearing a black gauze hat with gold flowers on his head, with bright eyes, a tall and straight posture, and a spirited demeanor.

The horse seemed to sense its master's joy, its steps light yet powerful.

The top scholar was followed closely by the second and third-ranked scholars, who were equally full of vigor and ambition.

Their faces beamed with pride and joy as they repeatedly bowed to the crowds on either side.

People in the street cheered and applauded.

Many of the girls were so excited that they threw their carefully embroidered sachets and handkerchiefs at the three men.

For a moment, colorful sachets and handkerchiefs fluttered in the air, like a magnificent rain of flowers.

Some sachets landed on the three people, while others fell to the ground and were snatched up by the enthusiastic crowd.

The girls' faces were flushed, their eyes filled with admiration and anticipation.

Some of the bolder ones kept calling out the names of the three men, especially the top scholar.

The sound was clear and melodious, resounding through the sky.

The three men responded to the girls' enthusiasm with smiles, adding to their charm.

The entire street turned into a sea of ​​joy.

People were immersed in the festive atmosphere, witnessing this glorious and joyous moment together.

Lingyan couldn't help but exclaim: "Truly, I'm riding high on the spring breeze, seeing all the flowers of Chang'an in a single day!"

This day was probably the most glorious and dazzling day of their lives.

The top three in this imperial examination were all from poor families, and even among the three hundred Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) who were abolished this time, about two hundred were from poor families.

This shows how many useless people were appointed by the court in previous years, and how many talented people did not get the opportunity to stand out.

The scene before my eyes was like the dawn breaking through the clouds, illuminating the path of officialdom that had long been shrouded in the shadow of the powerful and wealthy.

But everything changed starting this year.

It was like a refreshing breeze that swept away the stale and brought new life.

Hopefully, this situation will never happen again.

Once the parade had passed in front of them, the group, having had their fill of the excitement, turned their gazes away with satisfaction.

At this moment, the Ninth Princess said with a touch of emotion and regret, "General He must have been just as triumphant back then, no, it must have been even more lively than this scene. It's just a pity that I couldn't witness this grand occasion."

The Eighth Princess also sighed, "Who says otherwise! General He is a legendary figure, after all, he won the top scholar title at the age of fourteen! But Seventh Brother-in-law must have been the same back then, it's just a pity that we didn't see it with our own eyes! With their unparalleled charm, we can only imagine how lively the scene must have been back then."

It's a pity they were too young at the time and couldn't leave the palace at will.

At this moment, Lingyan, the Seventh Princess, and Jiang Muxue all remained calm and did not join in the sighs.

Just then, Xie Zhiyi suddenly laughed with great pride and nostalgia, saying, "You may not have seen it, but I personally witnessed General He's parade through the streets on horseback."

These words piqued the interest of the others.

The Eighth and Ninth Princesses urged Xie Zhiyi to quickly describe it to them.

Xie Zhiyi then smiled and recounted: "You don't know, at that time, the scene was truly one where everyone turned out to be there for one person. Not only did all the women in the capital throw purses and handkerchiefs at General He, but even men, children, and the elderly threw all sorts of things they had in their hands."

"That scene was truly insane. To fit the occasion, I threw a hairpin over as well. Everyone was incredibly enthusiastic, excited, and thrilled. They blocked the road ahead, preventing General He from moving, all wanting to come forward and admire his literary and auspicious aura. It's just a pity..."

Unfortunately, everyone knows why.

Unfortunately, once the excitement subsided, he fell from heaven to hell.

Seeing that the expressions of the others were not right, Xie Zhiyi joked again, "It's just a pity that the second and third place winners were completely overshadowed. Nobody remembers who the second and third place winners were that year. Also, although I have never seen the scene of the Seventh Prince Consort's parade, it should be no less impressive than that of General He."

The others all agreed upon hearing this.

Of course.

After all, the two were both young talents with unparalleled brilliance, so the scene would naturally be similar.

At this moment, the Eighth Princess looked at Ling Yan excitedly and curiously and asked, "I've never asked you, sister-in-law, are all those projects in the entertainment city really your doing?"

Ling Yan smiled and looked at her, asking in return, "What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Princess exclaimed excitedly, "Of course it's true!"

The Eighth Princess also said with excitement and pride, "I thought it was just a rumor, but I didn't expect it to be true."

Jiang Muxue smiled and said, "With the Crown Princess's talent, there is no doubt about it."

Xie Zhiyi nodded and said, "That's right. It's not surprising that the Crown Princess does anything, after all, she is a genius of our time."

Ling Yan said helplessly, "Alright, alright, stop praising me. It's not that exaggerated."

Then she looked at the group and said, "You've been going inside to have fun every day lately, and Father and Mother haven't said anything?"

The Eighth Princess laughed and said, "Of course they didn't say anything. Father and Mother have even secretly gone there a few times!"

The Ninth Princess added, "My mother and Consort Min have also been there a few times, and of course, other consorts have also been there. Everyone says that my sister-in-law's entertainment center is a paradise on earth, and people simply don't want to leave."

The Seventh Princess then looked at Lingyan and smiled, "Sister-in-law, this amusement park has attractions for all ages, including men, women, and children. They are all things that no one has ever seen before, so of course they will flock to it and enjoy it immensely."

Xie Zhiyi then laughed and said, "That's right. Many people in our family and clan lingered there, having so much fun that they didn't want to leave home. They almost stayed there. It just goes to show how attractive the Crown Princess's entertainment center is."

Jiang Muxue smiled helplessly, "My family members are the same. They set off for the entertainment center before dawn every day and don't come back until late at night. They've been doing this every day for a while now, as if they're under a spell."

After listening to what they said, Lingyan wondered if she had let everyone lose their ambition by indulging in frivolous pursuits.

She didn't want everyone to spend all their time on these kinds of fun activities and neglect their important matters.

But now it seems that time has already been wasted.

No, we have to intervene.

But she also understands that everyone is so crazy because it's just opened, and that it won't be like this once the novelty wears off.

However, this initial novelty is enough to cause some people with weak minds to fall into depravity and gradually degenerate.

This is definitely not what she wanted to see.

She opened the entertainment center so that more women could have a livelihood and a stage to showcase their self-worth.

On the other hand, it was also to enrich the spiritual life of ancient people.

But now many people have become addicted to it, which has gone against her original intention.

Therefore, she had to find a way to stop the suppression.