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

After leaving the palace, Lingyan met up with Chu Xiyao and Shen Qingchen at the palace gate and then went to the Li Prince's residence.

At this moment, Yun Shao, Yun Wanshuang, and Yun Xiyan were all quietly waiting for her.

All three looked extremely sad and reluctant to part.

Upon seeing her return, they immediately composed themselves, pretending not to be upset at all, and interacted with her with smiles as usual.

But Lingyan knew that things were different now.

However, she didn't expose them, and as usual, she couldn't see anything.

Afterwards, the group quietly finished their dinner.

This was also their last dinner together.

Since Lingyan appeared at the Prince Li's residence today, the atmosphere has been very somber and quiet.

After finishing her dinner, Yun Xiyan finally couldn't hold back any longer.

She slammed her hand on the table, then stood up and declared boldly, "Ya Ya, you're leaving tomorrow, and I don't want your last memory to be like this. So let's have a blast tonight, and drink until we drop!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Wanshuang was the first to agree, saying, "That's right, we should say goodbye happily."

Yun Shao echoed, "Yes, although parting is always hard to bear and painful, it's always good to have more beautiful memories to look back on in the future."

Lingyan naturally agreed with what the three of them said.

So the four of them went to the courtyard to drink and have fun.

Chu Xiyao and Shen Qingchen did not participate; they simply sat quietly behind Ling Yan.

At this moment, the moonlight shone down in the courtyard like water, draping the entire courtyard of the Prince Li's Mansion in a layer of silvery white gauze.

The plum trees in the courtyard swayed gently in the breeze, as if they too were sighing for the impending farewell.

Lingyan, Yunshao, Yunwanshuang, and Yunxiyan sat around an exquisite stone table, which was laden with fine wine and delicacies.

Yun Xiyan boldly picked up the wine pot first and filled everyone's wine cups.

The wine shimmered under the moonlight, as if carrying the affection between them.

Yun Xiyan then raised her glass and laughed heartily, "Come on, Ya Ya, this first glass is to wish you a safe journey, and that wherever you go, you will always remember the time we spent together."

Although her eyes were smiling, a deep reluctance was hidden behind that smile.

Lingyan also raised her wine glass and gently clinked it against Yun Xiyan's glass, producing a crisp sound.

She then downed the drink in one gulp, the spicy liquor flowing down her throat, yet it transformed into endless emotions in her heart: "I will always remember every moment I spent with you all these days."

Yun Shao also raised her wine glass, looking at Ling Yan with tender eyes: "Ya Ya, do you still remember the first time we got drunk in Da Zhao?"

Her voice was soft, like a spring breeze.

Ling Yan smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course I remember. That was a rare moment of relaxation in my life, and also the only time I ever got drunk."

After saying that, she drank the wine in her glass again.

At this moment, a faint blush had appeared on her face, but her eyes remained bright.

Yun Wanshuang then raised her glass and solemnly said, "This third glass of wine is to wish you happiness, freedom, and unrestrained joy, no matter when or where, and that you are not bound by any worldly constraints."

Lingyan felt a warm current surge in her heart upon hearing this.

He then clinked glasses with Yun Wanshuang and slowly drank the wine.

After three cups of wine, Lingyan felt her mood become more open-minded.

Then, Yun Xiyan began to tell some funny stories, gesturing wildly as she did so, making everyone laugh.

Then they played a riddle game in the yard.

The interesting riddles kept everyone racking their brains, and every time someone guessed the answer, it would bring a burst of joyful laughter.

As night deepened, their laughter echoed throughout the courtyard.

They seemed to have forgotten the impending farewell, immersed in the joyful atmosphere.

However, a faint sadness lingered in their hearts, like the ever-present moonlight.

Between moments of fun, Lingyan would occasionally glance at the three of them; their familiar faces and warm smiles made her feel incredibly grateful.

Yun Xiyan, Yun Wanshuang, and Yun Shao would also glance at Ling Yan unintentionally, their eyes filled with longing.

They wished time could stand still at this moment, so they could spend a little longer with her.

Before we knew it, the night had grown quite deep.

Several wine jugs on the table were already empty, and their faces were flushed with drunkenness.

But they still didn't want this joyful time to end, and continued to play and laugh to their hearts' content in the yard...

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No matter how joyful the night before, Lingyan still had to leave the next day.

They said goodbye at the city gate as before.

The only difference is that last time it was Lingyan who saw them off.

This time, however, there were three people seeing them off.

Just as the first rays of dawn broke through the sky, a group of people had already gathered at the city gate.

Yun Xiyan was dressed in a fiery red dress, the vibrant color standing out strikingly in the morning light.

She clasped her hands tightly behind her back, trying to control her slightly trembling hands.

Her eyes were resolute, but the slight redness in them betrayed her reluctance to part.

She kept telling herself: I can't cry, I can't let Ya Ya see me sad, I can't let her leave with worries.

Her lips were pressed tightly together, as if if she loosened them, the emotions suppressed in her heart would surge out like a tide.

The moment she slammed her hand on the table last night was actually a way of masking her inner vulnerability.

She didn't want her to leave in sorrow, but her own sorrow was threatening to overwhelm her.

At this moment, Yun Xiyan pretended to be nonchalant on the surface, but her heart was in turmoil.

She smiled happily as always, hugged Lingyan tightly, and said, "Ya Ya, have a safe journey, I'll miss you."

Her voice was clear and resonant, but the slight tremor in it revealed her reluctance to part.

Lingyan hugged her tightly and whispered back, "I'll miss you too."

Then Yun Xiyan gritted her teeth, hardened her heart, and let go, stepping aside.

Yun Wanshuang wore a light blue long dress today, resembling a blooming orchid.

Her long hair swayed gently in the breeze, and her gaze toward Lingyan was filled with tenderness and longing.

Her heart was filled with sorrow, but she tried her best to maintain a smile on her face, though behind that smile lay endless reluctance.

At this moment, she stepped forward, gently took Lingyan's hand, and said, "Ya Ya, no matter where you are, we will always remember the days we spent together."

Her hands were warm, but Lingyan could feel the sweat on her palms.

So Lingyan smiled and stepped forward to give her a gentle hug.

Yun Shao stood beside the two of them, dressed in a plain-colored robe, looking dignified and elegant.

She was also heartbroken. Although she appeared calm, the turmoil in her heart was no less than that of the two men.

Although she had a thousand words to say, in the end she only said one sentence: "Take care and have a safe journey."

Her words were simple and direct, but Lingyan fully felt the deep affection contained within them.

So she went up and hugged her.

Then Lingyan looked deeply at the three of them, her heart filled with emotion and reluctance.

She knew they didn't want to upset her, which was why they were trying so hard to control their emotions.

So she took a deep breath and didn't show any sadness.

Smiling, she said to them, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself. You all take care too, I'll miss you."

Her voice was calm, but her slightly reddened eyes revealed her inner emotions.

After saying that, Ling Yan turned around and boarded the carriage with Chu Xiyao and Shen Qingchen.

He never looked back, and his movements were clean and efficient.

Yun Xiyan, Yun Wanshuang, and Yun Shao stood at the city gate, watching their carriage gradually disappear into the distance.

Only after their carriage disappeared from sight did Yun Xiyan finally hold back her tears.

She squatted on the ground, disregarding her image, and burst into tears.

Yun Wanshuang and Yun Shao also silently shed tears.

All three of them knew that this parting might be the last time they would see each other.

But they also know that their friendship will last forever.

No matter how far apart we are, no matter how much time has passed.