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

Lingyan also looks much more composed than before; after all, she needs to maintain her high-class image!

At this moment, she looked around the main hall, smiled and greeted the three princesses and Xie Zhiyi, who all smiled back.

The seventh princess seemed to be in good condition and did not experience any discomfort due to pregnancy.

The Eighth Princess had clearly dressed up specially for today, since she would be meeting her fiancé, Young Master Jiang, today.

Naturally, you should make a good impression on him from the very first meeting.

The Ninth Princess was still the same, except that she had grown a bit more mature and taller.

As for Xie Zhiyi, she looked rosy and radiant, clearly enjoying a very happy and blissful newlywed life.

The way she and the Ninth Prince were exchanging glances was almost intense.

The surroundings were filled with pink bubbles.

But as long as she's doing well, there's no need to worry about her.

Just as she was still focusing her attention on the group, a commotion suddenly broke out in the hall.

Lingyan immediately turned her head curiously in the direction of the sound.

Then they noticed that everyone's attention was focused on one person.

The man appeared to be no more than twenty years old, with a figure as upright as a bamboo shoot, slender yet powerful.

Her hair, as black as ink, was tied up high with a beautifully carved white jade hairpin.

His face is a perfect work of art, sculpted by God with painstaking effort.

Especially her eyes, deep as a still pool, seemed to hold countless stars, bright and dazzling enough to captivate the soul.

As her eyes moved, it was as if invisible threads were pulling at one's heart.

Beneath that high, straight nose were thin, naturally red lips.

When her face is slightly upturned, her smile is like the warm sunshine of spring, both comforting and incredibly charming.

He wore a sky-blue brocade robe, on which delicate cloud patterns embroidered with silver thread were lifelike.

A black belt was tied around his waist, and several round and translucent gemstones were inlaid on the belt.

A translucent jade pendant hung from one side of the belt.

The tassels on the jade pendant are carefully woven from red silk threads.

As he walked, the tassels swayed gently, giving him a unique sense of dynamism.

His temperament is as elegant as a secluded orchid in a valley, and as noble as a plum blossom in the snow.

Every gesture exudes a natural elegance and composure.

His gaze also contained a composure and wisdom beyond his years.

This person is undoubtedly the most eye-catching presence wherever he goes.

It is so captivating that one can never forget it after just one glance.

At this moment, many women in the hall were looking at him, especially the unmarried women.

Their eyes sparkled with amazement and joy.

But after hearing him introduce himself, her eyes dimmed.

He walked calmly to Lingyan and Xiao Muyao, bowed respectfully, and said, "Your subject Jiang Jingyu greets Your Highness the Crown Prince and Your Highness the Crown Princess."

Xiao Muyao smiled and told him to get up.

Then he began to scrutinize his future brother-in-law with a somewhat critical eye.

Jiang Jingyu let him look him over, a smile always on his lips, his expression extremely calm and humble.

Xiao Muyao was fairly satisfied with this.

Lingyan stared at him and nodded secretly.

So this is the Third Young Master Jiang!

Isn't he a military general? How come he looks so delicate and fair-skinned, like a civil official?

That's true; we can't generalize from a single instance.

Not all military generals are roughnecks; some, like him and He Jingchuan, are gentle and refined.

Such a handsome person, he truly has taken root in her heart.

Her graceful movements exude charm, as radiant as a jade tree reflecting the morning glow.

It's such a pity!

Unfortunately, this man was her brother-in-law, and the Eighth Princess must have been extremely satisfied with him.

She couldn't possibly compete with the Eighth Princess for him.

Oh well, it's a done deal anyway, what's the point of regretting it now?

She might as well be more open-minded; after all, she already has several handsome men.

Besides, the world is so big, why be fixated on one person?

After thinking it through, Lingyan looked at him from the perspective of a sister-in-law, wondering if he was qualified to be her sister's husband.

The Empress has a very good eye.

This Jiang San Gongzi is a good choice!

After Jiang Jingyu bowed to them, he turned around and bowed to and greeted the others.

When they arrived at the Eighth Princess's place, Lingyan's eyes lit up instantly, and she looked at the two of them with gossip in her eyes.

Jiang Jingyu always greets others with composure, politeness, and gentlemanly demeanor.

When it was the Eighth Princess's turn, she seemed a little awkward.

After awkwardly bowing and greeting someone, he left, his face slightly flushed.

Looking at the Eighth Princess, she also seemed somewhat shy and embarrassed.

But she didn't lose her composure; she simply returned his greeting with flushed cheeks.

Lingyan almost burst out laughing when she saw this.

These two are both incredibly shy and somewhat innocent.

It seems that the Eighth Princess is very satisfied with Jiang Jingyu.

Of course, Jiang Jingyu was also very satisfied with the Eighth Princess.

Otherwise, the two of them wouldn't be in this situation now.

At this moment, the eunuch's uniquely high-pitched voice rang out: "The Emperor has arrived! The Empress has arrived! Consort Li has arrived! Consort Hui has arrived! Consort Min has arrived! Consort Xian has arrived! Consort Liang has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately stood up and bowed to welcome the emperor.

At this moment, Emperor Jingzhao, dressed in a magnificent dragon robe, slowly stepped into the main hall.

He wore a crown with twelve jade beads that swayed gently with his steps.

His face was stern, his gaze deep and sharp, and every gesture exuded the air of an emperor.

On his left and right sides were the Empress, Consort Li, and several other concubines.

The empress wore a phoenix robe, made of the finest silk, embroidered with phoenixes spreading their wings as if about to take flight using colorful silk threads.

Wearing a phoenix crown, adorned with countless pearls and gemstones, each radiating a warm glow.

Her makeup was exquisite, and her dignified face wore a perfectly timed smile, exuding the grace and dignity of an empress.

The concubines wore their own different styles of clothing, but all were equally gorgeous.

Some wore elegant pink palace dresses with delicate flowers embroidered on the hem, resembling peach blossoms in full bloom in spring.

Some wore bright purple clothes embroidered with exquisite patterns in silver thread, which shimmered in the sunlight.

Others wore refreshing blue dresses, the blue as clear as deep lake water.

Of all the high-ranking concubines at today's banquet, only Consort De was absent.

Indeed, with the Seventh Prince in such a half-dead and insane state, Consort De certainly had no interest in attending such a harmonious banquet.

At this moment, Emperor Jingzhao walked steadily up the high platform and slowly sat down on the dragon throne.

The Empress sat gracefully on the phoenix chair beside him.

The concubines then took their seats in turn.

Then Emperor Jingzhao slightly raised his hand to signal, and everyone quietly took their seats in turn.

The palace was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, exuding a festive atmosphere.

Red lanterns hung high, and the flickering candlelight bathed the entire hall in a warm glow.

Emperor Jingzhao sat upright on the dragon throne in the main hall, his gaze sweeping over the royal family members and relatives in the hall, his expression solemn yet tinged with festive joy.

Then he slowly opened his mouth, his voice loud and warm: "Today is New Year's Eve, a time for family reunion. It is a great honor for me to be gathered here with you all. In the past year, although our dynasty has experienced storms, with the assistance of our ministers and the efforts of our people, we have also achieved many good results. The borders are stable and the people are safe and well."

He paused slightly, his eyes gleaming with emotion: "At this time of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new, I hope that in the new year, Heaven will continue to bless our dynasty, with favorable weather and abundant harvests. May all my people live in peace and prosperity, and may their families be filled with joy. Today is a family banquet, and all those present are my close relatives. We should cherish this rare time of reunion, without restraint or the barriers of the etiquette between ruler and subject. There is no need to be overly cautious; just drink and enjoy yourselves."

Having said that, he raised his glass and said, "Come, let us drink this cup together to celebrate this New Year's Eve and welcome the arrival of the new year!"

Upon hearing this, everyone stood up, holding wine cups, and replied in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty! We (your humble servants) wish Your Majesty a long life, a prosperous dynasty, and a peaceful and safe New Year's Eve!"

The voices were unified, each word filled with reverence for Emperor Jingzhao and best wishes for the new year.

In this unanimous response, there was the composure and maturity of the older generation, and the vigor and vitality of the younger generation.

The clear, innocent voices of children were also interspersed throughout, creating a harmonious melody.