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

Lingyan waited in the carriage for almost an hour before she finally heard some noise outside.

The leader of the assassins has returned.

Then they told her that their king had agreed to let her enter the palace by carriage.

Ling Yan was not surprised by this; it was something she had expected.

After all, she had already arrived at the palace gate, so how could they not let her in?

Moreover, the reason they took so long was probably to report to King Bei Li about what had happened along the way.

Since that's the case, King Bei Li must know that she can be used to exchange for benefits, so he won't kill her so easily anymore.

Because it was so cold outside, Lingyan didn't lift the carriage curtain to see what the Northern Li Imperial Palace was like.

In the end, the cold triumphed over curiosity.

They traveled for a while, and when Lingyan felt the carriage stop, the assassin leader's voice rang out: "We've arrived."

Lingyan then lifted the carriage curtain and slowly got off the carriage as instructed.

Once outside, Lingyan shivered from the cold.

Then, as she was about to enter the hall, the assassin leader said from the side, "A body search is required."

Ling Yan couldn't help but say speechlessly, "No, I am all alone in your Northern Li Palace. If I were to assassinate your king, would I still be alive? You overestimate me."

The assassin leader didn't say much upon hearing this, but looked at her with a very determined gaze.

Seeing this, Lingyan knew that if she wasn't searched, she probably wouldn't be able to enter the palace today.

So she could only grit her teeth against the cold and say, "You can search me, but only women can do it."

The assassin leader nodded.

Then two people slowly walked out from beside him.

A palace maid and a nanny.

It seems that he was well prepared.

After bowing silently to Lingyan, the two began to carefully explore her body.

Finally, a lot of silver needles, two daggers, and a lot of poison were found on Lingyan's body.

Of course, there are also many antidotes and pills.

This surprised the palace maids, eunuchs, and guards waiting outside the palace.

Only the assassin leader was not surprised at all.

Then, the assassin leader made her remove her veil.

Ling Yan was speechless again: "You don't think there's some hidden meaning behind this veil, do you?"

Upon hearing this, the leader of the assassins coldly replied, "The Crown Princess is so intelligent that she is almost demonic; we must be wary of her."

Upon hearing this, Lingyan promptly removed her veil, mainly because there really wasn't anything fishy going on.

So after removing her veil, she rushed into the main hall at lightning speed.

It's just so cold!

The palace maids, eunuchs, and guards outside gasped in surprise when they saw her face clearly.

Not just because she's so beautiful!

Also, because they recognized who she was.

God!

Why is the Crown Princess of Da Zhao in their Bei Li Palace at this moment?

Are they hallucinating or dreaming?

Ling Yan ignored their shock and confusion, and walked up the steps on her own.

Suddenly remembering something, she turned to the assassin leader and said, "Please hand over these things of mine to your king's chief steward for safekeeping. I will take them back later."

After saying that, she turned and stepped into the main hall.

The assassin leader, however, was quite puzzled by what he heard.

Whether we give these things to him or to the chief steward, isn't it all the same?

Aren't they all His Majesty's men? What's the difference?

He didn't know the reason at the moment, but he would find out when Lingyan came out later.

Meanwhile, as Lingyan stepped into the main hall, she was immediately struck by a sense of emptiness.

The entire hall was eerily silent, with not a single servant in sight. The atmosphere was strange and oppressive, as if unseen undercurrents were slowly surging within it.

Just then, she keenly sensed a gaze that was brazenly scrutinizing her.

The gaze was almost tangible, carrying scrutiny, inquiry, and murderous intent.

There was even a hint of subtle amazement.

Then, the owner of that gaze spoke up: "Before I saw you, I longed for your death day and night. After seeing you, I really can't bear to kill you like this."

His voice carried a chilling authority.

Upon hearing the sound, Ling Yan calmly looked in the direction from which it came.

All that could be seen was a figure sitting behind a screen.

However, even though she couldn't see his face, she knew that this person was definitely the King of Bei Li.

However, she remained completely unmoved by the oppressive atmosphere, showing no fear or alarm.

Instead, they felt as comfortable as if they were at home, moving around freely.

She first moved a chair next to the charcoal brazier.

The chair made a soft creak as it rubbed against the floor, which sounded particularly clear in the silent hall.

Then, she took the fruits, snacks, and hot tea from the table to the chair next to the charcoal brazier.

The fruits and pastries were of many kinds and colorful, and they seemed to come alive in her hands.

Her movements were practiced and without hesitation, as if she were already very familiar with everything here.

Then, she moved a chair next to the charcoal brazier and sat down casually.

Her movements were fluid and natural, executed in one smooth motion.

She acted as if she were the master of this great hall.

Even the King of Beili was stunned by her series of unexpected actions.

Then, realizing what was happening, she said in an ambiguous tone, "You really have no manners at all. You're so relaxed and at ease; you don't seem like someone who's here as a hostage in an enemy country."

While cracking sunflower seeds, Lingyan replied nonchalantly, "I'm not here to be a hostage! Aren't I here as a guest?"

Upon hearing this, the Northern King was once again at a loss for words.

He could only scoff and say, "You really are shameless."

His voice carried a hint of mockery and ridicule, as if he wanted to provoke Ling Yan.

Ling Yan smiled insincerely and said, "You flatter me."

Just then, Lingyan heard him get up.

Then I saw him step by step walk over the screen and come out from inside.

Then he slowly walked towards her, step by step.

He only stopped to examine her closely after he had walked a few steps away from her.

Seeing this, Ling Yan slightly raised her head, looking calmly at the King of Bei Li, without the slightest intention of backing down.

There was no fear, tension, or discomfort.

He was very calm, so calm that it was as if he were not the Northern King, but someone who controlled her life and death.

She wasn't there as a hostage in a vulnerable position, but rather as an equal.

So when Lingyan looked at the Northern King, she noticed that he was sizing her up, so she began to sizing him up as well.

Moreover, he deliberately scanned back and forth with his eyes, not only shaking his head but also making ambiguous tsk-tsk sounds.

Her actions offended the King of Beili, making him feel very uncomfortable.

Because her gaze was so undisguised, as if she were looking at some kind of merchandise.

Not only was she sharp, but he also felt that she could see right through him, leaving him nowhere to hide.

Moreover, no one had ever dared to look at him so boldly before.

So he was the first to withdraw his gaze from her.

But Lingyan did not take it back. Instead, she shook her head and deliberately said, "The Prince of Beili is only a few years older than my husband, but why does he look so weathered? My husband, on the other hand, is very handsome. Moreover, whether it is in terms of appearance, figure, temperament, demeanor, or even his heart and ability, the Prince of Beili is no match for him. It is truly disappointing!"

Upon hearing this, the King of Beili's face instantly darkened, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes.

Then, in a fit of rage, she laughed, the sound echoing through the hall, carrying endless coldness: "What a sharp-tongued woman! How dare you belittle me like this! My vicissitudes are the sedimentation of time, the majesty of a king. How dare you judge me so casually? Besides, I am the ruler of a country, while he is merely the crown prince. How can we be compared?"

The voice of the Northern King was as cold as ice, each word seemingly carrying a chilling edge.

He slightly raised his chin, his eyes filled with arrogance and confidence, as if declaring to Ling Yan that he was inviolable.

Lingyan smiled but remained silent upon hearing this.

Although he seemed genuinely indifferent and felt there was no comparison.

But Lingyan knew he was absolutely furious, extremely angry.

However, anger is the right thing to do.

She admitted that she had deliberately provoked him.

Because a person's state of mind is definitely different when they are calm and when they are angry.

Therefore, when he is emotionally unstable and irrational, it becomes much easier for her to deal with him.