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

After the troops were rewarded, the atmosphere in the main hall instantly became relaxed and enthusiastic.

Joy was on everyone's faces.

Emperor Jingzhao smiled and raised his wine cup, gesturing to the crowd.

The ministers responded enthusiastically, raising their wine cups as well.

For a moment, the crisp sound of clinking glasses echoed throughout the hall.

The ministers then began to talk among themselves, their laughter and chatter mingling together.

Some were discussing the victory in this war and marveling at the strength of the nation; others were praising the bravery of the generals and extolling their achievements.

The military officers, on the other hand, were even more unrestrained, laughing loudly as they recalled the fierce scenes on the battlefield.

Some recounted their heroic deeds, drawing cheers from the crowd; others joked with each other, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Their laughter was like a booming bell, full of masculine energy.

Although the civil officials were relatively refined, they were also infected by the enthusiastic atmosphere.

They listened with smiles to the generals' stories, nodding occasionally in appreciation.

The generals who were commended became the focus of everyone's attention at this moment.

They were surrounded by ministers, receiving their congratulations and praise.

Generals He Jingchuan, Zeng Han, and Qin Qi responded humbly to everyone's praise with smiles on their faces.

The palace maids moved among the crowd, serving everyone wine and dishes.

The aroma of fine wine filled the air, intoxicating all who smelled it.

The table was laden with exquisite dishes, all of which looked and smelled delicious, whetting the appetite.

Music began to play at that moment, with musicians performing cheerful tunes, adding a festive touch to the lively scene.

The dancers moved gracefully, their figures light and beautiful, like butterflies fluttering among flowers.

The crowd's attention was drawn to the dancers, and they frequently uttered exclamations of admiration.

The entire hall was filled with laughter and joy.

At that moment, everyone forgot the cruelty of war and were only immersed in the joy of victory and the beautiful vision of the future.

In this very cheerful atmosphere, Emperor Jingzhao, looking somewhat drunk, looked at He Jingchuan and said, "Minister He! You are twenty-five this year, and twenty-six after the New Year. Yet, all these years you have not had a single person who cares for you. You are so lonely and desolate. Not to mention marrying a wife, you don't even have a concubine. You used to say you had no interest in romance, but now that you have achieved such great military exploits and survived so many near-death experiences, it's time to consider settling down."

Upon hearing this, many ministers and unmarried women in the hall turned their gazes toward He Jingchuan.

The ministers were very satisfied with He Jingchuan in every respect.

The women were the same, of course.

Although he is now disabled, they don't mind at all.

Therefore, at this moment, many people are waiting for He Jingchuan's answer and want to know what he is thinking.

He Jingchuan politely declined, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, but I really have no intention of getting married."

Emperor Jingzhao disagreed, saying, "How can a man not marry? I know you have high standards and look down on ordinary people, so what do you think of my Xiao Jiu? She went to the battlefield with me this time and was very brave and fearless, even more so than many men. Such a woman should be the type you like, right?"

Before anyone else could react after Emperor Jingzhao uttered these words,

The Ninth Princess was the first to object, saying urgently, "Father, I only admire General He and have no romantic feelings for him. I will only marry someone I love, so please don't try to matchmake me anymore, okay?"

Emperor Jingzhao was greatly puzzled upon hearing this and asked, "Isn't worship the same as liking?"

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Princess replied, "Yes, I like him, but it's just liking for heroes and powerful people, not the kind of liking between men and women."

Emperor Jingzhao then understood.

But actually he felt it was pretty much the same.

He Jingchuan saw that although Emperor Jingzhao understood the situation, he still hadn't given up on the idea.

So he cupped his hands and said, “Since Your Majesty cares so much about me, then I will not hide it from Your Majesty. I have long had someone I admire, but she is already married. Although we are destined to be apart, I am still unwavering in my love for her and cannot forget her. My heart can no longer hold any other woman. I will only love her in this life. Therefore, I beg Your Majesty’s forgiveness. I cannot wrong the Ninth Princess like this. The Ninth Princess does not reciprocate my feelings either. I beg Your Majesty to dispel this thought.”

Emperor Jingzhao was shocked when he heard this.

My love is deep and unwavering, devoted to only one person.

He was deeply moved.

Such deep affection would likely lead him to cherish this woman for the rest of his life.

So how could Xiao Jiu possibly marry someone who already has someone else in his heart?

That’s all.

Let's give Xiao Jiu a proper look later.

It's such a pity!

Emperor Jingzhao was not the only one who felt regret.

It's a pity for those ministers and women who had feelings for He Jingchuan!

Firstly, they know that He Jingchuan is so deeply in love that he will probably never fall in love with anyone else in his life. So how can these women be happy if they marry into his family?

Secondly, given He Jingchuan's deep affection, he probably will never marry or have children in his life.

They never had the chance to marry him.

Therefore, it is both very regrettable and a pity.

Seeing the regretful expressions on everyone's faces, He Jingchuan finally felt a huge weight lifted from his heart.

After today, I suppose neither His Majesty nor anyone else will ever again have designs on his marriage.

All the troubles were resolved at once, thus solving the problem once and for all, and he could finally have some peace and quiet.

Thinking of this, he glanced at Ling Yan discreetly.

Lingyan was looking at him at that moment.

Seeing the look in his eyes, she smiled and nodded at him.

He Jingchuan was very satisfied to receive her response.

She must have understood his thoughts.

Just as he was about to bow and leave, the Ninth Princess suddenly asked curiously, "General He, who is the woman you like? You don't need to tell me now. Can you tell me privately later? Don't worry, I will keep it a secret and won't tell anyone else. It will definitely not affect the woman's life. I just want to know what kind of woman General He likes?"

He Jingchuan smiled upon hearing this, and then replied gently, "The princess doesn't need to know who she is; she only needs to know that she is the best woman in the world."

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Princess murmured, "The best woman in the world..."

The best woman in the world?

Isn't that just...

Sister-in-law?

In her heart, her sister-in-law was undoubtedly the best woman in the world.

Could it be that General He's favorite person is actually his sister-in-law?

However, it is not necessarily.

After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

In General He's mind, the woman he loved was undoubtedly the best woman in the world.

So it might not actually be her sister-in-law.

Since General He won't tell her, then so be it.

Anyway, all she needed to know was that this woman must also be very outstanding.

After He Jingchuan withdrew, Emperor Jingzhao looked down at Lu Yanqing.

Then, he looked at Lu Yanqing with renewed interest and asked, "Minister Lu! I heard that you also have a woman you like, and you even went horseback riding together openly. How come you are still not married after all this time? Do you need me to bestow a marriage upon you?"

Lu Yanqing was enjoying his wine and watching He Jingchuan's good show with a leisurely air.

Who would have thought that He Jingchuan's departure would turn him from a spectator into a character in the play.

It seems this play isn't all that good.