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

After leaving the Northern Li Imperial Palace, Ling Yan was placed in a very luxurious mansion.

Once inside the mansion, she immediately took a hot bath, then enjoyed a delicious meal before falling into a deep sleep in her warm bed.

Little did she know, someone was already trying to find out about her.

The reason is that when she entered the palace today, before entering the main hall...

Empress Yao, the wife of King Bei Li, happened to arrive in a sedan chair to deliver soup to King Bei Li.

From afar, she saw a stunningly beautiful woman running into His Majesty's bedchamber amidst the swirling snow.

Moreover, even though she only saw a profile of this beauty, it was still the most stunning beauty she had ever seen in her life.

Not to mention her unique temperament and alluring figure.

She initially thought it was another beauty offered by a minister to curry favor with His Majesty.

After all, this kind of thing is really common.

So she immediately turned back to her palace, since His Majesty had no intention of seeing her again.

Upon returning to the palace, she sent people to inquire about the beauty's identity and who had presented her to the emperor.

This kind of thing is actually quite common, and as the empress, she shouldn't take it so seriously.

But who can blame us when the beauty presented this time is just too stunning!

She couldn't help but care.

Moreover, she always had a feeling that this person was a major threat, so she had to find out more about her.

It wasn't until two hours later that her trusted confidante, Granny Zhou, returned with the news.

Upon closer inspection, Granny Zhou's expression was extremely solemn, as if she were facing a formidable enemy.

Empress Yao's heart sank.

Granny Zhou had been with her for so many years; she had seen all sorts of big scenes and weathered all sorts of storms.

The fact that she can now show this expression shows that this woman is indeed a major threat.

Empress Yao was in her early twenties, like a flower blooming in spring. Although she was not a beauty that could topple kingdoms, she was still of above-average appearance.

Her eyes were deep and bright, like a deep pool hiding endless secrets.

However, his eyes often flashed with a fierce light, like two sharp swords, making people afraid to look directly at him.

Her nose was high and delicate, adding a touch of three-dimensionality to her face.

Her hair was jet black and glossy, piled high, and she wore a magnificent phoenix crown on her head, which was inlaid with countless dazzling gems.

She was dressed in a magnificent palace gown, the colors of which were bright and eye-catching, and the gown was embroidered with exquisite patterns.

Every stitch and every thread showcases royal luxury and prestige.

A golden belt was tied around her waist, with a large pearl set in the center. The pearl emitted a soft light, making her waist appear even more slender.

Her hands were slender and long, with fingers as white and delicate as scallion roots, adorned with various precious jewelry pieces, each one priceless.

Her nails were neatly trimmed and painted with bright nail polish, making them look exceptionally refined.

Every gesture and movement exudes royal majesty and style, but lacks a certain dignified and elegant temperament.

At this moment, Granny Zhou approached Empress Yao, bowed, and then reported very seriously: "Your Majesty, this old servant just went to inquire, and the news I found out is that no one knows the identity of this woman or where she came from. They only know that she just entered the capital today, and was personally escorted into the palace by His Majesty's shadow guards. They know nothing else, except that she is very, very beautiful, and she has stayed in His Majesty's bedchamber for a very long time, longer than any of the other beauties."

Upon hearing this, Empress Yao felt even more threatened.

She immediately pressed anxiously, "Anything else?"

Upon hearing this, Granny Zhou's expression became even more serious. She also felt a great deal of apprehension towards this person, and continued, "Furthermore, her carriage actually drove directly into His Majesty's palace, and..."

Empress Yao's face was now ashen, and she clenched her teeth as she asked, "What else?"

Granny Zhou then forced herself to say, "Furthermore, she actually killed one of His Majesty's shadow guards outside the main hall, and His Majesty did nothing about it, letting her go without any punishment."

As soon as she finished speaking, Granny Zhou lowered her head, not daring to look at Empress Yao's expression.

Upon hearing this, Empress Yao's delicate face instantly contorted with rage, like a flower ravaged by a raging storm.

Her eyes were wide open, burning with a fierce rage, as if they could truly spew out scorching flames and burn everything to ashes.

She trembled with rage, her voice sharp and shrill with fury: "Her carriage actually went directly to His Majesty's palace! This has never happened before! No one has ever had such an honor! By what right? By what right does she have?"

Her question echoed in the air, filled with endless resentment and jealousy.

At this moment, anger surged within her like a raging tide.

She could not tolerate such injustice, nor could she accept that a stranger had so easily obtained the special treatment she had always dreamed of but never received.

As Empress, she had accompanied His Majesty for many years, weathered countless storms, managed the harem for His Majesty, and devoted countless efforts to it, yet she had never received such favor and indulgence.

So, what exactly is her advantage?

At this point, her anger reached its peak, and she could no longer control her emotions.

With a sudden wave of his hand, he overturned everything on the table to the ground.

The sound of shattering porcelain was particularly jarring in the silent palace, as if it were the roar of her inner rage.

She screamed hysterically, "And she killed someone outside the palace and there was no punishment at all! His Majesty even condoned it! So arrogant and domineering, truly taking advantage of his favor! Who has ever dared to kill someone in the open outside the palace? No one! Because no one dares! But she dared to do it today, just after entering the palace! Most importantly, His Majesty has indulged her, without any investigation or punishment! What right does she have?"

Her voice echoed through the palace, filled with anger, jealousy, and resentment.

She kept asking herself why this woman deserved such an honor.

Why does His Majesty treat her so specially? What is it about her that makes His Majesty so fascinated?

She paced back and forth in the main hall, her steps heavy and hurried.

Her skirt swayed violently with her movements, as if venting her anger.

The image of that woman kept appearing in his mind, imagining how she gained the emperor's favor and how she was arrogant and domineering in the palace.

So the more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and the more she felt that she couldn't just sit and wait to die.

So she stopped and turned to look at Granny Zhou, her voice cold and sharp: "This woman must be eliminated! She cannot be a threat to me. I could let the other women go, but this woman makes me too wary and afraid, so she must die!"

At this moment, Empress Yao was completely blinded by anger and jealousy.

But Granny Zhou did not.

Upon hearing this, she felt a pang of anxiety and cautiously advised, "Your Majesty, this matter requires careful consideration. We currently know nothing about this woman, and rash action may backfire."

However, Empress Yao completely ignored Zhou's advice.

She said sternly, "No matter who she is or where she comes from, I will not let her go. She dares to be so arrogant and domineering, I will make her pay the price."