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

Finally, they visited Daughter Lake, a jewel of the Xuan Yue Kingdom.

The lake water was crystal clear, shimmering with golden light under the sun.

The lake is surrounded by lush trees whose branches intertwine to form a green canopy.

There is an exquisite pavilion by the lake, with beautifully carved patterns on its pillars.

Lingyan and the others sat in the pavilion, admiring the beautiful scenery of the lake.

Occasionally, you can see a group of colorful fish playing in the water, sometimes leaping out of the water and sometimes diving to the bottom.

They also rented a small boat and gently paddled on the lake.

The oars rippled across the water.

Feeling the gentle breeze on my face, I felt as if I had become one with this beautiful scenery.

After visiting all the beautiful sights, they also attended several banquets with Yun Xiyan.

At the banquet, Lingyan was not interested in anything else but remembered the delicacies from each prefecture.

The Prime Minister's residence has delicious pickled bamboo shoots with a sour and spicy flavor.

The bamboo shoots are tender and juicy, and after being pickled using a special process, they become sour and spicy, which is very stimulating to the taste buds.

There's also a refreshing cold bean sprout salad. The bean sprouts are bright green and tender, with a touch of sesame oil and minced garlic, making it pleasantly refreshing.

Another dish is "Golden Dragon Playing with a Pearl," which is meticulously carved from a whole, fresh sea bass.

The fish is adorned with dragon balls carved from carrots, creating a lifelike effect.

There's also "Phoenix Spreading Wings," which involves arranging a plump roasted chicken in the shape of a phoenix spreading its wings, with the skin roasted to a golden brown and crispy, and the aroma filling the air.

There was also wild game served at the general's mansion banquet.

There was roasted wild rabbit, its meat tender and flavorful after being marinated in special seasonings.

There's also stewed wild pheasant. When simmered over low heat, the pheasant meat becomes tender and the broth is delicious and rich.

Next came various military-style dishes, such as "Military Parade".

This dish is made with ingredients such as beef and potatoes, symbolizing soldiers and chariots on the battlefield. It has a unique and creative shape.

There were also exquisite snacks and desserts from a princess's banquet.

The pastries include delicate rose pastries, with layers of flaky pastry filled with sweet rose filling. One bite fills your mouth with the aroma of roses.

There are also adorable animal-shaped pastries, so lifelike that it's almost too cute to eat them.

The desserts include sweet fruit pudding, which has a delicate texture and a perfect combination of the sweetness of the fruit and the smoothness of the pudding.

There was also seafood at a banquet held at a princess's residence.

The banquet was held in a pavilion overlooking the water, which was surrounded by lotus flowers.

Various seafood delicacies were laid out on the table.

There is steamed sea bass. The sea bass has tender flesh, and steaming preserves the fish's freshness to the maximum extent.

There's also braised prawns, which are large and meaty. After being braised in oil, they have a bright red color and a delicious flavor.

Lingyan felt like she had become a foodie lately.

In Xuan Yue, she felt so many delicious foods tempting her, making her unable to resist!

Fortunately, she goes out for fun every day, so she gets some exercise.

Otherwise, if I keep eating like this, I don't know how fat I'll get.

During this period, Yun Xiyan spent almost every day with them.

Occasionally, Yun Wanshuang and Yun Shao would also take time to spend with them.

Lingyan would also go to the palace every few days to chat with Yun Qilan, and the two gradually became closer.

Now, only five days remain in the two months, and Lingyan has never felt time pass so quickly.

For nearly two months during Xuan Yue's reign, she was so happy that she didn't want to leave.

Every moment was filled with laughter and joy, making her almost forget the passage of time.

She wanted to live in Xuan Yue like this and had no intention of returning to Da Zhao.

She liked everything about this place very much, and it made her very happy, even making her reluctant to leave.

This is exactly the life she's dreamed of, and she really doesn't want to leave!

It even made her want to stay there forever.

Not only her, but also Chu Xiyao and Shen Qingchen were no different.

Although they are men, they are now in a land of women.

However, the various aspects they experienced over the past two months also made them reluctant to leave.

However, all three knew in their hearts that such thoughts were just that—thoughts—and that they would eventually have to return to the Great Zhao.

So no matter how reluctant I was, I had no choice but to return on time.

Night had fallen, and the three of them were sitting at a round table in the inn's room.

Lingyan looked at the two of them first and said, "We'll be returning in a few days. Let's buy some souvenirs and gifts tomorrow, and then take one last stroll around the capital before leaving, to bring this journey to a perfect close."

Both of them nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

None of the three are people who would remain immersed in negative emotions for a long time.

Since it's clear that I can't stay here forever, what can I do even if I'm reluctant to leave?

It's not that you can only go back.

Since the outcome cannot be changed, why let yourself remain trapped in such negative emotions and only increase your sadness?

So try to think more positively and accept reality.

At this moment, Chu Xiyao suddenly looked at Ling Yan and asked curiously, "I know that before you got married, your relatives drove you to the most remote courtyard in the mansion, and they even cut back on your rations and food. So how did you grow up when you were so young? And how did you learn all those skills? Did you have a way to earn money to support yourself when you were so young?"

Not only Chu Xiyao wanted to know the answers to these questions, but Shen Qingchen did too.

They really wanted to know more about her past.

After hearing this, Lingyan looked at the two people's inquisitive eyes and chuckled, saying, "The three of them know the answer too, so why don't you ask them?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiyao stubbornly replied, "Because I want to hear you say it yourself!"

Shen Qingchen expressed the same sentiment: "I also want to hear these things from you in person, rather than from someone else."

Lingyan shook her head and chuckled after hearing this.

I don't know why they all insisted on hearing it from her own mouth.

But since they asked, she wouldn't hide anything or hold back.

So she gently picked up the teacup and took a sip.

Then, she slowly spoke, her voice carrying a hint of reminiscence: "Since I was eight years old, I have never used anything from the manor. I have basically severed all ties with the manor. Apart from cutting off my food and rations, they dare not do anything else, but it has not affected me in any way."

"Firstly, regarding the allowance, it doesn't matter if I don't have jewelry or ornaments, because I don't go out often and therefore don't need them. Besides, they would be too cumbersome for everyday wear. Even if I wanted them, I could buy them myself! The same goes for clothes and shoes. At least this is an official's residence. Even if they give me the worst, how bad could they be? Actually, the materials, colors, and styles are all quite good. Besides, I have money, so I can buy them myself!"

"As for food, I have my own methods. As long as I give the cooks in the manor a little benefit, how can I go hungry? Besides, I've also bribed two old women at the back gate, so I can often eat out. They all turn a blind eye. The saying 'money makes the world go round' is still very true."

At this point, she looked at the two of them, her eyes sparkling with a smile, and said, "So I've been living a very comfortable life all these years. But they always thought I was living like a pitiful little thing. These methods of torment in the inner quarters are hard for many people to endure, but they really have no effect on me. These are all the methods they have. They are child's play to me. I don't take them to heart at all."

After drinking a cup of tea, Ling Yan continued, "As for where my money comes from, it's very simple. I just need to take out a few recipes and sell them to those restaurants to make a fortune. It's just a matter of talking. Making money couldn't be easier."

"In those years, I was already quite wealthy just by selling recipes. I never lacked money. Besides, in addition to recipes, I could also sell designs in jewelry stores, clothing stores, and so on. These are the easiest and simplest ways to make money without having to think too much."

As a modern person, she only needs to imitate what others do.

Besides, as a female CEO who manages countless industries, she certainly has many other ways to make money.

They might even achieve something that no one could have imagined.

But she didn't want to.

These are acceptable, but unnecessary.

Because she only needs to sell a few recipes to become a rich woman and live such a comfortable and luxurious life.

She's perfectly content with her life now, so why make herself so tired?

In modern times, there's no way around it because she's an only child and can only inherit the family business.

There's no need for that now, so it's fine to just be a lazy bum who does nothing but eat and wait to die every day.

These were her thoughts from the first fifteen years of her life.

At that time, all she wanted was to live a simple and carefree life, away from conflict and toil.