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

An hour later, the carriage stopped in front of the Duke of Jing's mansion.

Lingyan put on her hat and, with Yunmeng's help, stepped down from the carriage.

The coachman squatted down again, waiting for the young lady to step down.

Lingyan walked past him again and headed towards the gate.

The driver was already drenched in cold sweat.

Oh no, he's been rejected by the young lady! Will he still be able to stay in the manor?

After Lingyan brought Yunmeng into the mansion, she went to Yunmeng's courtyard.

Her courtyard was in the most remote corner of the mansion, and also the most dilapidated.

Because it was a long walk, servants greeted her respectfully with smiles along the way.

Ling Yan ignored them all.

It's really ironic when you think about it!

She was betrothed to Prince Rui by imperial decree from birth, and for the first few years she lived a very comfortable life in this mansion.

For the next ten years or so, since neither the emperor nor the empress, nor even Prince Rui himself, mentioned the marriage, everyone else forgot about it.

Not only did their second and third uncles bully them, but even the servants didn't respect them and treated them with extreme mockery and disdain.

Don't even think about saying hello.

But ever since the engagement was brought up again this year and the Ministry of Rites started to arrange the wedding, her life has completely changed, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it has been turned upside down.

As a result, everyone in the mansion began to value her highly, and everyone greeted her with a fawning smile.

How can it not be ironic?

Upon arriving at her residence, Lingyan took out a small box from the cabinet, opened it, and swallowed the pills inside.

The weight on her heart finally lifted.

Yunmeng, who had been holding it in all the way, finally spoke up in a flustered voice, "Miss, what should we do? What will happen if the Prince finds out?"

Ling Yan smiled slightly, sat down, drank a cup of tea, and said calmly, "He already knows."

what?

Yunmeng was greatly alarmed.

I almost fainted.

She asked tremblingly, "Miss, please don't lie to me. Does the Prince really already know?"

Lingyan put down her teacup and asked in return, "I deliberately angered my second aunt and made her send me to the estate. Do you think she would let me come back in just a few days?"

Yunmeng stepped forward and said, "Of course not."

Lingyan smiled and said, "So, it must be that the prince already knew about this matter, so he gave the order to the manor to bring me back."

Yunmeng then suddenly realized what was going on.

She couldn't help but worry, "Now that the prince knows, how will he treat Miss?"

Lingyan looked at Yunmeng and asked curiously, "Do you think it was wrong of me to have had relationships with other men before marriage?"

Yunmeng shook her head and said, "Whatever Miss does is right. Miss can do whatever she wants. It's just that Yunmeng is worried about Miss."

Lingyan smiled broadly, very satisfied with her answer.

She wasn't worried about this matter, because Prince Rui wouldn't do anything to her.

………………

This is at the study of Prince Rui's residence.

Prince Rui and He Jingchuan sat facing each other.

One was a prodigy, the other a young general; they admired and respected each other.

A few years ago, the two fought side by side on the battlefield, which forged a deep friendship between them.

Later, the two even exchanged letters and became very close.

However, even though they were a prince and a general, they dared not get too close.

The atmosphere between the two had lost its former ease and joy, and was now tense and confrontational.

Suppressing the turbulent emotions in his heart, Prince Rui said in a low voice, "The General is really something! He even dares to get involved with my queen."

He Jingchuan felt ashamed upon hearing this, but still replied in a low voice, "This humble general has failed Your Highness. It is all my fault."

Prince Rui sneered, "Oh? But wasn't it consensual between you? Then it's not entirely your fault."

He Jingchuan was shocked and immediately knelt down to beg for forgiveness, saying, "It's all my fault. I forced Miss Ling into this situation. Please don't blame Miss Ling, Your Highness."

Prince Rui looked down at him. Although he was indeed extremely resentful towards him, he knew even more that his beloved princess was not innocent at all.

He told him to stand up, then continued with a faint smile, "I can't just listen to your side of the story, so I sent someone to invite the Princess Consort to find out what the other party involved has to say."

He Jingchuan panicked and said in a trembling voice, "Your Highness!"

Prince Rui smiled brightly and said, "Once I find out the reason for this, if you two are truly in love, I will not do the thing of separating lovers and will grant you your wish, okay?"

He Jingchuan's throat went dry; he simply didn't believe what Prince Rui had said.

Even if that were the case, Prince Rui would only forcefully separate them and imprison her.

But where does her sincerity towards him come from?

She only had desire for him, not love.

He had seen it clearly.

………………

Yunmeng already knew the man's identity; it turned out to be General He!

No wonder the young lady couldn't control herself.

General He was the man that women in the capital, and even women throughout the entire Great Zhao Dynasty, most wanted to marry.

She asked excitedly, "Miss, do you want to be with the General or the Prince?"

Lingyan retorted, "Why must I choose one? Besides, I can only marry a prince."

Yunmeng asked, puzzled, "Huh? What about the General? Doesn't Miss like the General?"

Ling Yan smiled and said, "I like it? Not at all."

She doesn't believe in love or sincerity under the modern monogamous system, so how could she believe in it in ancient times when there were multiple wives and concubines?

She doesn't give her heart to anyone; she's just playing around.

After all, she's a player, so where would she get genuine feelings from?

Just then, a person appeared silently in the room.

The man was dressed in black, with a black mask covering most of his face, revealing only a pair of sharp, hawk-like eyes that gleamed with a cold light.

It must be the legendary secret guard.

Ling Yan calmly asked, "Did the Prince ask you to take me to the Prince's residence?"

Mu Feng couldn't help but admire his princess; her composure was unmatched.

He replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Highness."

Lingyan tilted her head and asked, "Your Highness? I haven't married your prince yet."

Mu Feng replied respectfully, "Your Highness, I'm used to calling you that."

The implication was that the prince had already made up his mind.

Ling Yan remained noncommittal, and then followed Mu Feng to the Prince Rui's residence.

Upon arriving at the Prince's Garden, Mu Feng withdrew.

At this moment, only she and Prince Rui were in the garden.

Lingyan looked up and saw a tall, elegant man standing before her, as if he had stepped out of a painting.

His sword-like eyebrows slanted upwards towards his temples, as black and well-defined as ink, and his eyes were like cold stars, deep and bright, sparkling like gemstones.

His high, straight nose, as prominent as a mountain, made his profile more three-dimensional, and his thin lips, slightly pursed, outlined a subtle, cool and aloof expression.

He wore a moon-white robe with an exquisite jade belt around his waist, which further accentuated his tall and slender figure.

He exudes an innate nobility and majesty, as if he has everything in the world under his control, making people fall in love with him.

He was absolutely handsome and had an extraordinary presence.

Linghai Wang was extremely satisfied with her fiancé.

Prince Rui was also looking at her at that moment.

The woman was dressed in fiery red, her clothes fluttering gracefully, exuding a captivating and unrestrained allure.

She has a slender and graceful figure, soft and jade-like arms like snow lotus roots, beautiful and rounded long legs, slender and smooth calves, and delicate, smooth, tender and jade-like skin and bones, which is truly tempting.

He could feel a reaction in his lower body.

He asked calmly, "Do you know why I summoned you here?"

Lingyan smiled and gracefully walked towards him step by step.