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

Lingyan gazed at the fireworks bursting above, her heart filled with happiness and emotion.

She turned seventeen after the New Year.

Time really flies!

Just as the fireworks were in full bloom, snowflakes suddenly began to fall from the sky.

The snowflakes were like a group of elves attracted by the fireworks, dancing lightly in the air.

Snowflakes fell one after another.

At first, there were only a few scattered flowers.

Gradually, more and more snowflakes fell, and the entire sky seemed to have become a giant snowflake-making machine.

Snowflakes twirled in the air, some like tiny feathers, drifting gently down; some like delicate six-pointed stars, shimmering with crystalline light; some like tiny petals, floating and swaying in the air.

Lingyan stood quietly in this dreamlike scene.

She wore a light blue long dress, the hem of which fluttered gently in the night breeze.

Her silky long hair swayed gently in the wind, with a few strands playfully clinging to her fair cheeks.

At this moment, she slightly raised her head, looking at the snowflakes dancing in the sky, her eyes sparkling with surprise.

Then she slowly raised her slender, fair hand, and snowflakes gently fell onto her palm.

One piece, two pieces, three pieces...

She held the snowflakes carefully, as if they were the most precious treasures in the world.

Then Lingyan's gaze suddenly shifted to Xiao Muyao, who was standing next to her.

So she smiled brightly and said softly to him, "Ayao, Happy New Year."

Today, Xiao Muyao was dressed in a black robe, embroidered with exquisite patterns in gold thread, which looked particularly luxurious under the glow of fireworks and snowflakes.

His face was sculpted with sharp, defined features, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and his deep eyes seemed to hold endless tenderness.

Upon hearing Ling Yan's words, his gaze softened even more.

He replied affectionately, "My dear Yan'er, Happy New Year."

Upon hearing his response, Ling Yan's lips curled into a mischievous smile.

So she gently brought her palm close and blew a breath in Xiao Muyao's direction.

In an instant, the snowflakes drifted gently toward Xiao Muyao.

Xiao Muyao looked at the snowflakes flying towards him, and was first slightly taken aback, then his eyes were filled with helplessness.

But beneath that helplessness lay a deep sense of doting affection.

He shook his head slightly, his doting gaze seemingly capable of melting anyone on this snowy New Year's Eve.

Snowflakes fell on Xiao Muyao's shoulders, hair, and cheeks.

He reached out and gently brushed the snowflakes off his cheek, a gesture that was both elegant and tender.

But his gaze remained fixed on Ling Yan, as if in his eyes, the whole world consisted only of her.

Fireworks continued to bloom in the sky, and snowflakes continued to dance in the air.

This scene can be described as: fireworks blazing brightly against the cold sky, snowflakes fluttering gracefully in competition.

Where two colors shine together in a wondrous spectacle, it seems as if a celestial palace has descended from the heavens.

The beautiful scene before us seems to be a miracle created by nature and human civilization together.

Ling Yan and Xiao Muyao stood amidst this miracle.

Their figures looked so beautiful and warm against the backdrop of fireworks and snowflakes.

...............

The next day was the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Early in the morning, Jiang Jingyu sent someone to the Crown Prince's residence to deliver the gifts and letter that Jiang Muxue had brought to her.

Of course, Jiang Muxue sent letters and gifts to all five of her sisters, and they were all equally grateful.

Lingyan first opened Jiang Muxue's letter to read it.

The first thing she said was very direct and passionate: how much she missed them.

Then she talked about some of her recent situations.

She also said that she couldn't wait to see the Eighth Princess marry her Third Brother.

Finally, she offered her New Year's greetings.

After reading the letter, Lingyan felt a warm and comforting feeling in her heart.

Then she checked the gifts again.

They discovered that they had all kinds of products, and they delivered two whole truckloads of them.

They really put in a lot of effort and thought.

It's so wonderful to have a sister who thinks of you even though she's thousands of miles away.

So she immediately began preparing a return gift for her.

When Jiang Jingyu and the Eighth Princess leave, they can take them with them.

Because it was during the Lunar New Year period, the court was actually closed at this time.

The court assembly will not begin until after the Lantern Festival.

But Xiao Muyao was still not so relaxed.

With great power comes great responsibility, and from the moment he became the crown prince, he was destined to never have a moment of peace.

But Ling Yan was extremely free.

Although the number of people who came to give New Year's gifts was countless.

But whether it was registration or returning gifts, these social interactions were handled by Uncle Zhong and the officials of the Eastern Palace.

They would only consult her occasionally when they were unsure.

She also attended several banquets during this period.

One of these was a wedding banquet, which Yu Moyu personally invited her to attend.

Because Yu Moyu is getting married.

Lingyan was naturally delighted to go and offer her congratulations.

Now that the Seventh Prince was neither human nor ghost, half-conscious and half-mad, Yu Moyu naturally no longer needed to fear him.

Therefore, he can certainly start a family without any worries.

Lingyan was naturally very happy for him.

After all, they had known each other for a while, and she was the one who saved him at Liuchunlou.

It's certainly a good thing that he has found his own happiness and gotten married.

After attending Yu Moyu's wedding banquet, Ling Yan stayed home again.

Now that Da Zhao has opened all these shops, the next step is to expand to the other six countries.

First, they have already started with Xuan Yue, and then they are preparing to expand their recruitment step by step.

Sooner or later, they will bloom all over the world.

There is one more thing worth mentioning.

It's about Chu Xiyao.

On the evening of the first day of the Lunar New Year, after arriving at the Crown Prince's residence, he said to them, "I miss my brother, and I want to go back to Western Chu."

Upon hearing this, the group immediately expressed their understanding and agreed.

Whenever the holiday season, think twice.

Lingyan knew that everyone misses their loved ones, especially during holidays like the Lunar New Year; it's only natural.

So she immediately replied with a smile, "You can leave the stand-in behind and rest assured. Anyway, no one noticed anything was wrong when you left the capital for half a year last time, so it will be the same this time. Besides, if anything unexpected happens, we will help you deal with it, so there is no need to worry about the truth coming out."

The others naturally shared the same sentiment.

At this point, Chu Xiyao completely put aside his concerns.

After disguising himself early on the second day of the Lunar New Year, he quietly left the capital with his trusted confidants and returned to Western Chu.

Only the stand-in was left in the mansion to diligently and conscientiously play the role of "Chu Xiyao".

...............

Spring has just ended and mid-spring has arrived again; time flies like dust between our fingers.

The warm breeze of March turns the willows green, and we know that the seasons have changed.

Before we knew it, it was already March, the beginning of spring.

It should be noted that the Seventh Princess successfully gave birth to a daughter during this period.

Lingyan went to visit the Seventh Princess; she had not suffered much during her childbirth.

The daughter is also beautiful and lovely, and her features are very similar to those of the Seventh Princess.

Moreover, neither the Seventh Princess nor Meng Huai'an are people who favor sons over daughters.

The couple had always wanted a daughter, and now their wish has come true.

When Lingyan saw the Seventh Princess holding her daughter with tender eyes and a smile, she was also happy for her current happy life.

After that, the Eighth Princess was also going to get married and leave the capital.

The Ministry of Rites had already made a series of preparations for her marriage to ensure that her wedding would be grand and successful.

During this time, the Eighth Princess and Jiang Jingyu met frequently, and the two gradually became familiar with each other.

The more the Eighth Princess understood him, the less anxious and uneasy she felt about her future life; instead, she was filled with boundless anticipation.