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

Meanwhile, in the imperial court, King Bei Li's actions also attracted the attention of many ministers.

They began to speculate on His Majesty's thoughts, wondering whether this beauty would have an impact on the court.

Many other ministers believed that King Li of the North was indulging in women.

Therefore, they began to advise King Li of the North during their court sessions.

King Li of the North did not respond to this, only saying that the matter would be discussed later, and then there was no further news.

This made many ministers feel even more that Lingyan was a source of trouble.

Look how infatuated His Majesty is with her!

This sparked even more discussion among the people of the capital, with everyone offering their own opinions.

These guesses are varied and outrageous.

There are so many different versions of the story about Lingyan that it's impossible to tell which one is true.

Upon learning this, Lingyan couldn't help but shout: "Let this boring and absurd farce end quickly!"

But in fact, she did this on purpose.

In any case, whether it was Empress Yao or anyone else, they all believed that she was the person that the Northern King cherished most.

So why couldn't she use this to achieve some of her own goals?

So she deliberately made demands of this and that every day, so that the King of Bei Li would do them for her.

King Li of the North felt that these were not major issues and would not affect the overall situation, so he readily agreed.

This created the illusion that she was greatly favored by the King of Beili.

She even felt the fire wasn't burning bright enough, so she deliberately staged a scene in front of the mansion gate, acting arrogantly and scolding the servants.

Of course, outsiders could only see her back, but that didn't stop them from guessing that she was the most beloved beauty of the Northern King.

Sure enough, once the fire started, the discussion about her reached its peak.

She thus achieved her goal.

That is to observe the power dynamics among the civil and military officials in the court, and to see which faction they belong to, so that they can be used in the future.

She was previously unaware of the political landscape of the Northern Li court, let alone what forces they controlled, or whether these forces were genuine or merely covert.

During her battles against Bei Li, she learned about the lives and achievements of some of Bei Li's generals, as well as their fighting styles, but knew nothing else.

Therefore, she wanted to take this opportunity to find out what kind of monsters and demons were in the Northern Li court.

There are several major factions, each with its own officials, and the nature of their struggles.

This incident should have given everyone a general idea of ​​what's going on.

The servants in the mansion were unaware that she was the Crown Princess of the Great Zhao Dynasty.

So when she asked them about the situation in the court, they told her everything in detail.

Although she knew that her every move would be reported to the Northern King.

But even if I told him about it, it wouldn't have caused any problems.

Now that she's in Bei Li, isn't it normal for her to inquire about the situation there?

After Lingyan heard what they had to say, she understood the situation.

She pondered silently for a long time, constantly processing and organizing this information in her mind.

After thinking it over, she decided to go out of the manor to take a look.

Having been in Bei Li for so long, she has never even visited the Bei Li Imperial City.

It started because it was too cold and snowing heavily.

Later, it was because she fell ill and was bedridden.

The snow has stopped, and the weather is very sunny.

Although it's still very cold, at least there's sunshine.

And since she has fully recovered from her illness, of course she should go out for a stroll!

So Lingyan dressed herself, put on her veil, and led a large group of guards out of the mansion.

In December, the capital of Beili is tightly wrapped in a layer of silvery-white winter clothing, as if it were a fairy tale world carefully sculpted by nature with ice and snow.

A biting wind blew by, carrying a chill that was almost unbearable, but it did nothing to dampen Lingyan's enthusiasm for shopping.

The sky was a clear blue, as deep and serene as a giant sapphire.

The winter sun struggled to pierce through layers of clouds and mist, casting a faint but warm glow.

Lingyan wore a thick cloak, the fluffy white fox fur at the collar shimmering softly in the sunlight, as if building a warm barrier for her.

At this moment, the sunlight poured down, gently covering the earth like a golden veil.

The sunny weather today is making me feel especially cheerful.

Despite the clear skies and light clouds, the snow had not yet completely melted.

The remaining snowflakes, like scattered stars, dotted the corners, adding a unique charm to this ancient imperial city.

Lingyan walked slowly down the street, the snow under her feet making a soft "crunch" sound.

She tilted her head slightly, feeling the caress of the sunlight, and a nameless joy welled up in her heart.

She had been in Bei Li for over twenty days, and this was the first time she had truly enjoyed and explored the Bei Li Imperial City.

Her gaze slowly swept over the surrounding buildings; the ancient pavilions and solemn palaces all exuded a profound sense of history.

The shops on both sides of the street were still bustling with activity, and the red lanterns swayed gently in the wind, adding a festive touch to the cold winter day.

And despite the cold weather, people's enthusiasm remained undiminished.

The shouts of vendors rose and fell.

There were vendors selling exquisite jewelry, their dazzling gems shimmering in the sunlight; and vendors selling local delicacies, their enticing aromas making one's mouth water.

Lingyan watched all of this with great interest. Today was the happiest day for her in a long time, and her smile was the most genuine.

The guards followed closely behind her, vigilantly observing their surroundings, yet daring not to disturb her enjoyment.

Suddenly, a shop selling handicrafts caught Lingyan's eye.

She stopped and looked through the bright window, where she saw various exquisite wood carvings, ceramics, and embroidery displayed inside.

The wood carvings are so lifelike, they seem ready to jump off the wood at any moment.

The ceramic products are delicate and smooth, and are decorated with exquisite patterns.

The embroidery is even more exquisite, with every stitch and thread embodying the embroiderer's painstaking efforts.

Lingyan gently pushed open the door, and a warm feeling rushed towards her.

The shop owner greeted her warmly and introduced her to the various products.

Lingyan carefully examined each item and then bought a little of everything.

As we continued onward, a fragrant aroma wafted towards us.

It turned out to be a small shop selling hot soup.

Lingyan's appetite was whetted, so she went into the store and found a seat by the window.

The shop was filled with a rich aroma of soup, making one's mouth water.

A short while later, a steaming bowl of mutton soup was served.

The white broth is topped with tender green scallions and cilantro, and the mutton is juicy and tender, making it very appetizing.

Then Lingyan carefully lifted a corner of her veil and gently blew on it.

Then he began to sip the soup, and a warm current instantly spread throughout his body, dispelling the winter chill.

After leaving the hot soup shop, we continued our journey, and pedestrians came and went on the street.

Some people were wearing thick cotton-padded coats, hats, and gloves, walking hurriedly.

Some people strolled leisurely, enjoying the beautiful winter scenery.

Not far away, a group of children were laughing and playing in the snow.

They built snowmen and had snowball fights, their joyful laughter echoing in the air.

Their laughter was as clear and melodious as silver bells, so innocent and carefree, so healing, and made people feel very good.

Therefore, when Lingyan looked at them, she couldn't help but show the most carefree smile she had shown since arriving here.