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

Lingyan was sizing up Yun Qilan, and Yun Qilan was also sizing her up.

Even though she couldn't see her real face, her unique temperament and the relaxed and composed demeanor she had never seen before made her admire and feel quite fond of her.

So she looked at Lingyan and smiled very kindly, "I am very pleased that the Crown Princess of Da Zhao has come all the way to Xuan Yue. I hope that the Crown Princess can feel at home in Xuan Yue."

Lingyan smiled and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will certainly take the time to explore and enjoy Xuan Yue."

After exchanging pleasantries, Lingyan and the others took their seats.

Yun Qilan then looked at Ling Yan and asked with a smile, "I have long heard of the Crown Princess's beauty. I wonder if I will have the honor of seeing just how stunning she is today?"

Ling Yan smiled and replied, "Of course."

After saying that, she raised her hand and removed the disguise from her face.

When Yun Qilan saw Ling Yan's true appearance, a look of amazement flashed in her eyes, but she quickly returned to normal.

Then she smiled and exclaimed, "She truly is the most beautiful woman in the world, a name she truly deserves."

Lingyan immediately replied modestly, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. You flatter me."

Upon hearing this, Yun Qilan shook her head and said, "Beauty is beauty, there's no need for false praise, no need to be modest."

Lingyan smiled and replied, "The Empress is right. I also think I am beautiful and deserve praise."

Upon hearing this, Yun Qilan burst into laughter: "Good! I like your unpretentious nature; it suits my taste."

Lingyan also felt that she was very much to her liking!

Being with her is like a gentle spring breeze, comfortable and relaxing.

So the two of them chatted happily for the rest of the afternoon.

We talked about everything from national affairs to trivial matters of daily life, and it felt like we had known each other for a long time.

Because they admired and liked each other's personalities, they hit it off immediately and became fast friends.

After having dinner, they left.

Before leaving, Yun Qilan specifically said to Lingyan, "You can come to the palace to chat with me if you have time in the next two months."

Lingyan readily agreed.

On the way out of the palace, Yun Shao couldn't help but sigh, "Besides a few close people, I have never seen the Empress so close to someone she has just met. Moreover, the Empress has not been so happy and relaxed in a long time. She actually laughed heartily many times."

Upon hearing this, Yun Wanshuang sighed and said with a very complicated expression, "The Empress is the ruler of a country, so she cannot show her emotions. She must maintain her dignity and composure. In fact, before she ascended the throne, she was a cheerful and lively young girl!"

This was the first time Yun Xiyan and Yun Shao had heard these words.

Therefore, Yun Xiyan was quite shocked and said, "Ah! So this is what the Empress is like? This is truly unexpected."

Lingyan accepted this well.

Although I have some feelings about it, now that I have taken on the heavy responsibility of the country, I can no longer be willful and put myself first.

Something must be lost, because the country is the most important.

Therefore, she can understand this very well.

But I suppose Empress Xuan Yue will not regret it or be sad, because such a woman will never regret a decision she makes.

They will only move forward relentlessly and never look back.

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In the days that followed, Yun Xiyan took Lingyan and the other two to travel around Xuan Yue.

They witnessed a women's martial arts tournament.

On the martial arts field, many women displayed their agile skills.

Some wielded longswords, their swordsmanship fierce, the sword shadows flashing through the air with a whooshing sound; others were skilled in hand-to-hand combat, their punches and kicks full of power and speed.

Lingyan, who was not skilled in martial arts, did not participate.

Yun Xiyan, feeling itchy to fight, joined the battle.

She moved with a light and graceful gait, like a nimble butterfly flitting across the stage.

This was the first time Lingyan had seen Yun Xiyan display her martial arts skills.

She truly lives up to her reputation as the daughter of the God of War, Xuan Yue.

This martial arts skill is truly incredibly powerful.

She had always known that Yun Xiyan's martial arts skills were extremely high, but she never expected her to be this high!

She wasn't the only one who was surprised.

Even Chu Xiyao and Shen Qingchen, who were skilled in martial arts, were surprised.

As experts, they could naturally see how capable she was, which is why they were so surprised.

Needless to say, Yun Xiyan won in the end.

Standing on the stage, she smiled brightly and looked down at Lingyan, saying cheerfully, "Ya Ya, look! I won!"

Seeing this, Lingyan smiled and replied, "Yan'er is truly amazing! You're really hiding your true abilities!"

Yun Xiyan laughed heartily upon hearing this.

Next, they sampled a famous pastry from Xuan Yue – Hundred Flower Cake.

This is a traditional delicacy from Xuan Yue Kingdom. To make it, you need to collect various fresh flowers, such as delicate roses, elegant jasmine, and fragrant osmanthus.

After washing and drying the flowers, mix them with glutinous rice flour, sugar, and other ingredients.

After careful mixing and kneading, the dough is shaped into various forms, some into flowers and some into animals, and finally steamed in a steamer.

Lingyan tasted a piece of Hundred Flower Cake. It was soft, sweet, and fragrant, with the aroma of flowers spreading in her mouth, leaving her with an unforgettable aftertaste.

Sure enough.

After enjoying the Hundred Flower Cake, they also tried the Spirit Fruit Brew, a very famous fruit drink in Xuan Yue.

Xuan Yue Kingdom has abundant fruit resources, so Spirit Fruit Brew is made from these fruits.

First, select ripe fruits, such as sweet and sour hawthorn, juicy peaches, and sweet apples.

After washing the fruits, they were placed in a specially made brewing container.

Next, add an appropriate amount of yeast and water, then seal it for fermentation.

After a period of waiting, the Spirit Fruit Wine was successfully brewed.

At Yun Xiyan's strong recommendation, Lingyan and the other two picked up a cup of spirit fruit wine to taste.

Lingyan took a small sip, and instantly a rich fruity aroma and mellow wine flavor spread in her mouth.

The taste is perfectly balanced between sweet and sour, just the way she likes it, and it's so delicious that you can't help but be captivated by it.

Chu Xiyao and Shen Qingchen also really liked this fruit drink.

And because all three of them loved drinking it, they even remembered the brewing method so they could enjoy it again when they returned to Da Zhao.

Seeing the satisfied expressions on the three people's faces, Yun Xiyan smiled smugly and said, "How was it? Not bad, right?"

Lingyan smiled and gave her a thumbs up, praising, "Indeed, very good."

Afterwards, they went to try the Daughter Tea.

Daughter Tea is a unique tea drink of the Xuan Yue Kingdom.

Harvested from specific tea trees that grow in the high mountains and amidst the clouds, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth.

The picked tea leaves need to undergo careful drying, roasting and other processes.

Lingyan watched as the woman skillfully placed tea leaves into the teapot and brewed them with hot water.

A moment later, a delicate aroma of tea filled the air.

She couldn't wait to take a sip of the daughter's tea.

The taste is sweet and mellow, and the tea soup is clear and bright.

It gave her a sense of peace and comfort.

Not bad.

After that, they also witnessed a grand song and dance performance.

The women of Xuan Yue are all skilled in singing and dancing, and the song and dance performance is a grand artistic feast.

Lingyan and her two companions quietly enjoyed the graceful dances and beautiful songs of the local women.

After the conference began, dances of various styles were presented.

There were graceful and elegant classical dances, with dancers dressed in gorgeous costumes, dancing gracefully to the music, as if fairies had descended to earth.

There are also passionate and unrestrained folk dances, full of energy and passion, making people sway along.

The songs are also diverse in style, some melodious and gentle, others passionate and soaring, leaving a lingering impression.

Lingyan was immersed in this wonderful artistic atmosphere, feeling the unique cultural charm of Xuan Yue Kingdom, and her mood was very pleasant and bright.