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

The spacious cabin was already filled with all sorts of exquisite fruits, snacks, teacups, and fruit drinks.

Lingyan picked up a cup of tea, smelled it carefully, and found that there was nothing wrong with it.

She then tentatively picked up some pastries and fruit, and found that there was nothing wrong with them.

It seems that the poisoning route can be abandoned.

Indeed, with so many princesses and noble ladies of the court here, it wouldn't be good if someone mistakenly ate them.

Furthermore, poisoning easily leaves evidence.

Even setting aside the poisoned food, it would be easy to find clues by tracing the source of the poison.

At this moment, the Fifth Princess smiled at everyone again and said, "You are all people of outstanding talent. The weather is so fine today, and we are all in a particularly good mood. Why don't we compose poems based on today's scenery?"

Compose poetry?

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Princess Rui.

After all, Princess Rui was a true genius in the world of poetry.

With her around, is there any need for them to participate?

Looking at everyone's gazes, Lingyan smiled slightly and said, "You all don't need to care about me. I won't participate today. Just enjoy yourselves."

Many people were relieved to hear her say that.

After all, they didn't want to experience the thrill of being crushed by Princess Rui.

With the Fifth Princess's command, the poetry gathering officially began.

The noble ladies of the capital enthusiastically participated, some standing and some sitting, composing verses.

Before long, a series of appropriate and exquisite poems were presented to everyone.

Some of these poems describe the exquisite snacks and teacups in the cabin, some express their love for the beautiful weather, and others express their feelings about the magnificent scene before them.

Each poem is like a vivid painting, captivating the reader.

Lingyan sat to the side, admiring the poems written by these noble ladies.

She discovered that these noble ladies from the capital were all exceptionally talented, not only outstanding in appearance but also remarkable in their literary skills.

Their poems are not only timely, but also full of unique charm and emotion.

Among them, the poems of several noble ladies were particularly outstanding.

Their poems are not only precise in their word choice, but also profound in their imagery, leaving readers with a lasting impression.

Lingyan looked at them with admiration in her eyes, and she clapped her hands gently to applaud their talent.

The noble ladies were thrilled to see Lingyan clapping.

They knew that Princess Rui was a genius in the world of poetry, and it was a great honor for them to gain her approval.

They were so excited they almost screamed, but they managed to hold it in.

Finally, only the last noble lady remained who had not yet composed a poem.

Lingyan looked at the noble lady.

Thank you for your understanding.

Born into the Xie family, a family steeped in scholarship and tradition, the Xie family has been a cultural center throughout history.

The family has produced many talented individuals with exceptional literary skills. They possess a vast collection of classical texts and have established an academy to nurture generations of students.

In every generation, there are those who excel in the imperial examinations and attain high official positions, as well as reclusive poets and masters of prose and poetry whose names are remembered for generations.

The Xie family has always adhered to the family motto of "using literature to convey the Way and cultivating people with virtue," which has influenced the literary style of the entire Dazhao Kingdom.

In fact, Xie Zhiyi should be considered the most talented woman in the Great Zhao Dynasty.

She is a low-key person and doesn't care about fame.

Furthermore, since the person who stole her title was the Fifth Princess, she was even less likely to explain or prove anything.

However, the title of the most talented woman has now been given to Princess Rui, and she is completely convinced of this.

He admired and appreciated her immensely.

Ling Yan felt a little guilty when she saw the way Xie Zhiyi was looking at her.

Because she knew her own limitations; she couldn't write poetry at all, she was just a plagiarist!

You are all truly talented; each of you is far more capable than her.

She just couldn't say it.

Even if I told you, no one would believe me.

I might be mistaken for a monster, so it's best to keep quiet.

At this moment, she looked at Xie Zhiyi, her eyes sparkling with a lively light, her long black hair cascading down like a waterfall, adding to her gentleness and beauty.

Her temperament is like an orchid in a secluded valley, fresh, elegant, and exuding a captivating fragrance.

She is elegant and graceful in her demeanor, and speaks softly and gently, as melodious as flowing water.

She spoke slowly, saying, "The lake shimmers under the clear sky, and the willows sway in the breeze."

Fish frolic in the clear blue waters, birds sing in the misty green hills.

The clouds part, the sun shines brightly, and the sky clears after the rain, bringing a fresh and invigorating atmosphere.

Such beautiful scenery is intoxicating; why travel far to seek immortals?

Upon hearing the poem, the crowd applauded and cheered.

Truly worthy of coming from the Xie family, a family of great Confucian scholars!

Xie Zhiyi listened to everyone's praise without becoming arrogant or impatient.

After slowly sitting down, he looked at Princess Rui, wanting to know her opinion.

Lingyan looked at her expectant and nervous eyes, smiled and nodded at her.

Xie Zhiyi immediately beamed with joy.

The Fifth Princess nearly ground her teeth to powder as she watched the interaction between the two.

These two people were people she hated, but she never expected them to be so compatible.

She wouldn't have brought up the topic of composing a poem if it weren't for buying time so the ship could reach the center!

But it doesn't matter, soon she won't have to feel so resentful and subservient to her anymore.

I almost forgot about Xie Zhiyi.

Let's get rid of her too later.

At this moment, the ship had reached the center, and Lingyan saw the Fifth Princess's wildly widening smile, realizing that she had chosen the path of hiding assassins under the ship to kill her.

Ying Shuang and Ying Die also sensed the undercurrents beneath the boat.

The two men moved closer to Lingyan, who, of course, remained on guard.

As the assassins suddenly appeared, the scene in the cabin, which had just been filled with laughter and joy, was now filled with screams.

The noble ladies and maids fled in panic, screams, cries, and the sound of falling were deafening, creating a chaotic scene.

Seeing the chaotic scene, Lingyan immediately shouted, "Don't panic! Stand next to the Fifth Princess and the Sixth Princess. No matter what, the assassins won't lay a hand on the princesses."

Her voice was firm and powerful, like a ray of light guiding everyone in the darkness.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately ran to the Fifth Princess and the Sixth Princess.

As for why they didn't run to the remaining three princesses, they didn't have time to think about it at that moment.

The Fifth Princess was startled, wondering if she knew something.

At this moment, the assassins were already engaged in battle with Shadow Frost and Shadow Butterfly.

These assassins who came did not appear to be incompetent; their abilities were all above average.

Shadow Frost and Shadow Butterfly moved through the cabin like two bolts of lightning.

Each swing of the sword was accompanied by a sharp sword aura that distorted and cut through the surrounding air.

Inside the cabin, swords flashed and shadows danced, each clash of metal producing a piercing sound that seemed to tear one's eardrums apart.

The air was thick with the stench of blood, making it feel suffocating.

The noble ladies huddled together, hugging and encouraging each other, all looking panicked and helpless.

But he stubbornly refused to make a sound.

The assassins relentlessly attacked Lingyan, but Lingyan remained completely calm.

Just as she was about to sprinkle the poison and her guards were about to appear, a person appeared in front of her.

Despite her petite stature and adorable appearance, she is ruthless when it comes to killing.

With a swift stroke of the knife, a life was ended.

They acted swiftly and decisively, without hesitation.

His eyes were cold and sharp, filled with murderous intent.

It's the Ninth Princess.

I never expected her to be so amazing!

Ten people had already been killed in a short time.

She felt that she didn't need to take action anymore.

The bodyguards thought the same thing.

Who would have thought that the Ninth Princess was so ruthless and powerful!

As soon as the assassins appeared, the Seventh Princess had already pulled the Eighth Princess, who was stunned and frightened, behind the Fifth Princess.

Seeing Ninth Sister displaying such great power, she felt proud and happy for her.

Xie Zhiyi also stood behind the Fifth Princess and the Sixth Princess with the others.

She arrived a little late and was now standing on the outermost edge.

So when an assassin stabbed her with a sword, everyone screamed and immediately moved further away from her.

Xie Zhiyi knew she was powerless and didn't expect anyone to save her.

So she closed her eyes in despair and quietly awaited death.

Unexpectedly, the next moment they heard the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground and the sound of a sword hitting the ground.

She immediately opened her eyes and was shocked to see the assassin dead right in front of her.

Who saved her?

It's definitely not those noble ladies.

Those must be from Princess Rui's side.

She looked at Princess Rui gratefully, but before she could thank her, she saw Princess Rui point at the Fifth Princess.

Xie Zhiyi immediately understood what Princess Rui meant.

He then ran as fast as he could to the back of the Fifth Princess.

With the help of the Seventh and Eighth Princesses, Xie Zhiyi easily reached the Fifth Princess's back.

She wasn't stupid; she naturally understood that today's assassination attempt was aimed at Princess Rui, and she was just an afterthought.

Combining the inference that the two women were killed, with the Princess Consort Rui's order for everyone to hide behind the Fifth Princess.

It is then obvious who the mastermind behind this assassination was.