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

Then Xiao Muyao picked up a guqin and began to play a melodious tune.

His fingers danced lightly on the strings, and the beautiful notes flowed out like water.

He Jingchuan then picked up a paintbrush and quickly sketched Lingyan's appearance on the paper.

Lu Yanqing responded with a flute melody, slowly raising the flute and bringing it close to his lips.

The melodious flute music drifted out like a gentle breeze, intertwining with the sound of the guqin, as if telling of the sorrow of parting and the expectation for the future.

Chu Xiyao held the flute in his hand and slowly brought it to his lips, and the sound of the flute began to rise.

His fingers moved nimbly across the flute, producing a clear and resonant sound.

At the same time, Shen Qingchen drew his longsword, the blade gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

He moved swiftly, leaping to the center of the painted boat like a bolt of lightning.

As Chu Xiyao's flute music began, Shen Qingchen started wielding her longsword.

His movements were a perfect blend of strength and grace, his swordplay sharp yet elegant.

The music and sword dance complemented each other, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

The music echoed in the painted boat, as if freezing time.

The river rippled gently, the painted boat swayed slightly, and the moonlight shone on everyone, as if draping them in a layer of silver gauze.

On this picturesque night, everyone tried their best to leave Lingyan with the most beautiful memories.

Lingyan watched them quietly, her heart filled with emotion.

Finally, the music slowed down, and the sword dance gradually came to a stop.

The five of them smiled at each other, their faces filled with genuine joy and satisfaction.

Lingyan stepped forward, tears glistening in her eyes.

She gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, smiled, and said, "Thank you all. This will be my most precious memory, and I will remember this night forever."

As the boat rocked, they released their burning emotions on the pleasure boat, their love intertwining and entwining.

After midnight, they left the cabin and continued their tender journey on the deck, gazing at the starry sky and the tranquil river.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and the night was deep, yet the lights on the painted boat remained bright.

They were completely immersed in the joyful atmosphere, as if they had forgotten the sadness of parting.

However, in the hearts of the three, the reluctance to part remained ever-present, like a star in the night sky, twinkling with a faint light.

As the first rays of dawn were about to fall upon the earth, Lingyan was the first to part ways with them.

Xiao Muyao, He Jingchuan, and Lu Yanqing watched her silently, their eyes filled with reluctance and longing.

They didn't speak, they just hugged her tightly.

After embracing them for a long time, Lingyan gently broke free from their embrace and resolutely turned to leave.

As her figure gradually disappeared into the dawn light, she walked further and further away until she finally vanished from their sight.

Xiao Muyao, He Jingchuan, and Lu Yanqing stood on the painted boat, gazing into the distance for a long time, their hearts filled with endless longing.

Half a year, that feels like such a long time!

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After Lingyan and her two companions left the painted boat and finished disguising themselves, they boarded the carriage that had been prepared in advance.

Inside were various pre-prepared luggage items, and they left the capital quietly and discreetly without anyone noticing, without any delay.

Lingyan was sitting in the carriage, still feeling somewhat down.

She didn't want to say goodbye to them for too long, because the longer it dragged on, the more painful it would be.

So she parted ways with them very decisively and left without looking back.

She knew she would feel bad, but thought it would only be a little bit.

But to her surprise, it exceeded her expectations, and she felt extremely upset.

When did her feelings for them become so deep?

This is clearly not a good sign.

If it's this painful now, what will it be like later?

Even though she was in so much pain, she would never change her mind.

She believed that the discomfort was only temporary and would pass.

She would never stay just because she couldn't bear to leave them.

This is her—both extremely ruthless and extremely passionate.

At this moment, she tried her best to stop thinking about them and detach herself from this emotion.

Then, looking at the other two people in the carriage, he casually joked, "You guys are really amazing, you can make the horse move on its own without anyone driving it."

Chu Xiyao and Shen Qingchen knew she was sad, and seeing her force a smile now, their hearts ached.

But they also knew that since she wanted to distract herself, they just had to go along with her.

Chu Xiyao then smiled and replied, "What's so difficult about that? Horses are very intelligent and perceptive. As long as you know the method, it's naturally not a problem."

Shen Qingchen replied, "It's not difficult at all, as long as you do it properly."

Upon hearing this, Lingyan smiled and praised them a few times.

Then, he enthusiastically suggested, "Since there are three of us, why don't we play Dou Dizhu (a card game)?"

The two of them readily agreed.

It would be great if it could help her shift her focus away from her discomfort.

So the three of them played Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game) for a whole day.

During this time, they also had lunch and dinner in the carriage, both of which were ready-made meals prepared in the morning.

When the night fell and the stars began to twinkle, the three of them found an inn to stay at.

Of course, all three of them used fake household registrations.

The name on Lingyan's nameplate is Lin Ya.

Chu Xiyao is the Chu script.

Shen Qingchen's real name is Shen Li.

The three of them booked two superior rooms in total.

Of course, this was just to avoid arousing suspicion; on the surface, the two of them shared a room, while Lingyan had a room to herself.

In reality, all three of them lived in the same room.

After the three of them arrived at the room and took a shower, Lingyan was no longer so upset.

Time really is a great healer; it made her stop feeling sad within a day.

Especially since she had two extremely handsome men accompanying her.

So whether now or in the future, she believes that she will definitely live a very carefree and happy life after leaving them.

As night fell, the three of them certainly wouldn't just lie down and rest.

Instead, they had a friendly and harmonious exchange for most of the night before finally falling asleep.

The next morning, the three of them had breakfast in the lobby downstairs before setting off again.

Along the way, they passed through a village.

The air there is fresh, the trees are lush and green, and the rice paddies sway in the wind, creating a scene of joyful harvest.

The villagers were simple and kind, and they warmly invited Lingyan and her companions to taste their homemade wine and fresh fruit.

Here, Lingyan felt the warmth and sincerity between people.

Besides the countryside, they also passed through an ancient city.

The city walls are tall and sturdy, and the plaques above the city gates are inscribed with ancient characters, telling the story of the city's long history.

Stepping through the city gate, Lingyan felt as if she had traveled back in time.

The streets are lined with quaint shops selling all kinds of handicrafts and local delicacies.

Lingyan stopped at a food stall and sampled the local delicacy – glutinous rice cake.

The glutinous rice cake is soft, sweet, and melts in your mouth, leaving Lingyan with an unforgettable aftertaste.

She also saw an ancient temple, with magnificent architecture and thriving incense offerings.

Lingyan entered the temple, devoutly worshipped the Buddha statue, and felt the tranquility and solemnity.

Starting from this city, they embarked on another winding mountain road.

The mountain road is flanked by dense forests, and sunlight filters through the leaves, creating patches of light.

A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, as if bidding farewell to Lingyan.

On the mountain path, Lingyan encountered an old man gathering herbs.

The old man had white hair, but his eyes revealed wisdom and determination.

He told Lingyan and the others that there was a mysterious waterfall in the valley ahead.

Beneath the waterfall lies a clear spring with sweet, pure water that possesses miraculous medicinal properties.

Lingyan was captivated by the old man's story and decided to travel to the valley to find the mysterious waterfall.

After a difficult trek, Lingyan and her two companions finally arrived at the valley.

The valley is beautiful, filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers.

A clear stream flows through the valley, its waters gurgling as if playing a beautiful melody.

Lingyan then followed the stream and finally found the mysterious waterfall.

The waterfall cascades down from the mountaintop, splashing water and creating a beautiful rainbow.

There is a clear spring at the foot of the waterfall, and the water is crystal clear.

Lingyan and the other two scooped up some spring water and took a sip. They immediately felt a refreshing coolness spread from their mouths throughout their bodies.

After leaving the valley, they arrived at a bustling commercial city.

The city is bustling with traffic and people, and a wide variety of goods are on display.

Lingyan and her companions then strolled around the city and bought some souvenirs.