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

Lingyan also knew that it was impossible to fulfill her wish of having several people serve her at the same time.

She had hoped to play cards with them.

The cards have to be made on the spot, which is a waste of time.

So they suggested playing leaf cards.

The three of them were stunned.

He then burst out laughing.

They were thinking about romance and love affairs.

But she was thinking about playing leaf cards.

I have to say, we're really on completely different wavelengths.

But all three of them went along with her wishes.

So the four of them started playing cards together in the living room.

Fruits, snacks, and tea are also available on the side.

Lingyan wore an elegant silk dress, which was as light and flowing as a flower blooming in spring. The dress was embroidered with exquisite patterns, making her look like a fairy in a painting.

Her face was as beautiful as a peach blossom, her rosy cheeks radiating a bright smile, and her eyes sparkling like twinkling stars.

At this moment, she was focused on the cards in her hand, pondering her strategy for playing them. Her slightly furrowed brows showed her seriousness and dedication.

Beside him, He Jingchuan wore a moon-white robe embroidered with elegant patterns in silver thread.

With his sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and refined demeanor, he was gently resting his chin on one hand, staring intently at the cards with a deep and focused gaze, and lightly picking up a leaf card in his hand.

Xiao Muyao was dressed in a dark blue robe, tall and upright, with a handsome face.

A faint smile played on his face, a smile that seemed to conceal a hint of confidence, as his fingers moved deftly across the cards.

Lu Yanqing was dressed in a light blue brocade robe, with a cold and aloof demeanor and exquisite features.

He would tilt his head at times, his eyes flashing with thoughtful consideration, examining each card with utmost care.

On the card table, the sound of leaf cards being gently turned over rose and fell.

Amidst the occasional soft laughter, the four were immersed in the card game, seemingly forgetting all the noise and commotion outside.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, filled with charm and leisure.

And so, the night passed by in a flash.

The group lingered, reluctant to leave.

It feels like time has flown by so quickly.

By this time, it was already broad daylight.

Although Lu Yanqing was not required to attend court, he still had official duties to attend to.

He Jingchuan didn't attend court every day.

He was a military officer who usually stayed in the barracks and only needed to attend a few court assemblies a month.

Only Xiao Muyao went to court every day without fail.

Of course, I haven't been as diligent since I met Lingyan.

After they parted ways, they each went about their own business.

Lingyan and Xiao Muyao returned to the Prince Rui's residence, had breakfast, and then went to catch up on their sleep.

She knew that Emperor Jingzhao would definitely summon her to the palace today to offer some comfort and condolences.

Sure enough, not long after she fell asleep, the imperial eunuch arrived at Prince Rui's residence to summon her to the palace.

Butler Zhong couldn't possibly wake the princess now; she had only just fallen asleep!

So she spoke kindly to the imperial messenger, saying, "I'm so sorry, Your Excellency, but my lord and princess haven't gotten up yet. As you know, my princess is in poor health and needs more rest. Why don't you sit down and have a cup of tea, and I'll inform you when my lord and princess get up?"

The leading eunuch was caught in a dilemma upon hearing this.

You can't offend either side.

He couldn't possibly disturb Prince Rui and his wife's rest, so he could only send a clever little eunuch into the palace to report to Emperor Jingzhao and ask for instructions.

Emperor Jingzhao was not angry when he heard the eunuch's report.

He simply instructed everyone to wait.

The young eunuch took the order and left.

Emperor Jingzhao wondered if the two were experiencing passionate lovemaking, if Princess Rui was truly weak, or if the two were doing it on purpose.

No, it's impossible.

It is absolutely impossible for Prince Rui to be so dissolute in broad daylight.

But when I think about Princess Rui's appearance, I feel that it's not impossible.

But can Princess Rui's body withstand it?

Ahem, Emperor Jingzhao's thoughts wandered a bit.

In short, just wait.

………………

They waited and waited until noon.

The eunuchs who came to deliver the imperial decree had already eaten several plates of snacks and drunk several cups of tea before they finally heard the news that Prince Rui and Princess Rui had gotten up.

So they quickly tidied themselves up and went to deliver the imperial decree.

After receiving the imperial decree, Lingyan and Xiao Muyao had lunch before finally arriving at the palace.

Upon arriving at the Dragon Palace, the two bowed and performed the proper greetings.

Emperor Jingzhao then said in a gentle tone, "Sixth Prince's wife! I know about what happened on the lake yesterday. You were wronged. It was all that wretched girl's fault. I have already punished her, which is an explanation for you. When we leave the palace later, I will also pick out some gifts for you to calm your nerves."

Lingyan remained calm, showing no resentment, and said, "Thank you, Father, for standing up for me. It was just a minor disagreement between women, and I didn't take it to heart."

Emperor Jingzhao nodded with satisfaction.

He knew that the sixth son's wife was sensible and wouldn't hold a grudge.

Lingyan then added, still shaken, "I only hope that Fifth Sister can repent and stop targeting her daughter-in-law. I was really terrified yesterday. Luckily, nothing bad happened, otherwise the Prince would have been so heartbroken!"

After saying that, she took out a handkerchief and wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes.

Ah!

If you don't care about me, your daughter-in-law, then why aren't you with Xiao Muyao?

After hearing this, Emperor Jingzhao was even more disgusted with his debt-collecting daughter.

Indeed, the sixth prince is so devoted to his wife; if something had really happened to her yesterday, what would have become of his son?

With a gloomy expression and a cold tone, he instructed the head eunuch beside him: "Send an edict to Fanghua Palace to cancel the Fifth Princess's allowances and leave only two servants. Also, inform Consort Shu that she must not interfere."

The eunuch took the order and left.

Ling Yan smiled inwardly.

With a worried look on her face, she said, "Fifth Sister has no allowance and so few people to serve her. How hard must she be to get through the days?"

Emperor Jingzhao comforted him, saying, "Don't worry, you won't die."

Lingyan was successfully "persuaded".

He then fell silent.

Then Emperor Jingzhao kept Xiao Muyao behind to discuss matters, and Lingyan left Longteng Palace.

When they arrived at the Imperial Garden, they bumped into several people.

The eldest prince, the second prince, the seventh prince, the eighth prince, and the tenth prince.

They were the same people who looked at her with disgust when she came to express her gratitude the day after her wedding.

She wasn't surprised that the eldest prince, the eighth prince, and the tenth prince had always had bad reputations.

However, the Second Prince has always had a good reputation. He is gentle and refined, kind to others, and everyone in and outside the court praises him.

So it was all an act.

But that's not surprising, since he and the Fifth Princess are siblings from the same mother!

They're all the same stuff, just packaged better.

What surprised her the most was the Seventh Prince.

Because the seventh prince only had a fondness for men.

Has he suddenly become interested in women?

Once you've encountered it, you can't ignore it.

Ling Yan gave a polite greeting as a peer and then stepped aside, preparing to distance herself from them.

However, several people blocked their way.

joke.

How could they just let her leave like that?

During this time, they tried every possible means to kidnap her and enjoy her.

Unfortunately, she didn't go out, so there was no way to find out where she was.

He never even attends banquets.

Having finally received news that she would be entering the palace today, I naturally wanted to have a good talk with her.

Every day after court, the emperor would keep Prince Rui behind to discuss important state affairs.

They were usually extremely jealous and hateful.

Unexpectedly, they were extremely grateful for this today.

This is a good opportunity to have a good talk with Princess Rui.