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

Just then, a very frivolous voice shattered the beautiful atmosphere.

"Young lady, would you do me the honor of coming over for a chat?"

Ling Yan looked up in the direction of the sound and saw a well-dressed young man of about twenty years old standing not far away, his eyes brazenly sizing her up.

This young master was dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, the material of which was clearly the finest silk, shimmering with a delicate luster in the sunlight.

The brocade robe was embroidered with exquisite patterns, and the designs outlined in gold thread were so lifelike that they highlighted his wealthy status.

He wore a hat inlaid with jewels, which shone brilliantly in the winter sun.

A jade hairpin was inserted diagonally into his hair bun. The hairpin was pure white, smooth and delicate, and emitted a faint luster. It was obviously a valuable item.

He wore a belt inlaid with beautiful jade around his waist, and the jade pendant swayed gently with his movements, making a crisp sound.

He was also holding a fan, which looked particularly out of place in the winter.

The fan ribs were made of the finest white jade, and the fan surface was painted with a landscape scroll, the brushstrokes delicate and the colors vibrant.

He fanned himself with a self-satisfied air, a smug smile on his face, as if he were the most dashing person in the world.

His face was slightly pale, clearly indicating that he had been indulging in wine and women for a long time.

Faint dark circles under the eyes are a clear sign of excessive indulgence.

His lips were also slightly purple, presumably due to excessive drinking and staying up late.

His facial features are quite ordinary, and his physique is rather plain.

Several servants followed behind him, all dressed neatly and with respectful expressions.

These servants followed the young master cautiously, ready to obey his orders at any time.

Their eyes revealed fear and obsequiousness, clearly showing their deep apprehension towards this young master.

The young master noticed Lingyan from afar; her graceful figure was particularly eye-catching in the crowd.

Even with a veil, she couldn't hide her unique charm.

She seems to possess a kind of magic that draws people in effortlessly.

Upon closer inspection, the young master was even more amazed by Ling Yan's eyes.

What a pair of eyes those are!

It is as clear and bright as autumn water, and as dazzling as stars.

He was certain that beneath that veil lay a stunningly beautiful face.

Suddenly, a strong desire welled up in his heart, wanting to lift the veil and see her face.

His gaze grew even more intense, and the excitement and agitation on his face became increasingly apparent.

After observing him, Lingyan knew that although she did not know his identity, he was definitely rich and noble.

Therefore, she already had a plan in mind.

The next moment, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, were deliberately filled with disgust.

Her eyebrows furrowed tightly, her red lips parted slightly, and she cursed mercilessly, "Hmph! What a filthy piece of trash! Look at your appearance, your face is as pale as paper, your dark circles are as dark as ink, you look like you've been indulging in too much sex, and that greasy look on your face is disgusting. It's one thing to be ugly, but to be so shameless as to harass women in the street is simply an eyesore for me. You ugly, greasy, and disgusting fellow, get as far away from me as possible!"

Her voice was clear and powerful, filled with undisguised anger and disdain.

Upon hearing Ling Yan's merciless and angry rebuke, the richly dressed young man's face instantly turned ashen, as if shrouded in dark clouds.

His face, which he once considered dashing and handsome, was now so gloomy it looked as if it could drip water.

His pale skin was faintly flushed with an unnatural redness under his anger.

Those eyes, which had previously held a frivolous and unrestrained air, were now wide open, filled with astonishment and anger.

The light in his eyes dimmed instantly, replaced by a raging fire of anger.

Lingyan's figure appeared exceptionally upright in the winter sunlight, exuding an inviolable majesty.

The other people on the street were in an uproar when they heard Ling Yan's words.

The crowd, who had been silently watching from the sidelines, were now deeply moved by Ling Yan's courage and straightforwardness.

They looked astonished, unable to believe that a woman would dare to rebuke a well-dressed young man in public.

They also knew most of the elegantly dressed young men.

That's Empress Yao's own brother!

How dare this woman!

So, while they were astonished, they couldn't help but admire Lingyan's courage and eloquence.

The guards behind Ling Yan were also slightly taken aback, but then showed admiration.

Then, the head guard stepped forward with a worried expression and whispered to Lingyan, "Miss, this man is the Empress's own brother. You should not have any further conflict with him. Although His Majesty dotes on you, you have offended the Yao family, and His Majesty may not be able to help you."

Ling Yan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

So he was Empress Yao's younger brother!

Since that's the case, then she should offend him even more.

This young master Yao, relying on his sister being the empress, himself being the emperor's brother-in-law, and having the Yao family's immense power backing him, can be described as arrogant, domineering, and unscrupulous.

He was like a malignant tumor, constantly eroding the peaceful lives of the people.

Besides bullying men and women, committing all sorts of evil deeds, and seizing fertile land.

He has many lives on his hands, and most of them are women.

As for why, one can understand the reason by looking at his excessive indulgence.

He also seized people's homes, forcing them to become homeless.

Many families were torn apart as a result, yet they dared not speak out against it.

He also frequented gambling dens, engaging in high-stakes gambling with others.

If they lose, they use their power to renege on their debts; if they win, they forcibly demand money.

Anyone who dares to resist will be met with a severe beating or even imprisonment.

He also kept a group of thugs and ruffians to act as his henchmen.

These people ran rampant on the streets, committing all sorts of evil deeds, and the people both hated and feared them.

Young Master Yao's various evil deeds are like heavy shackles, tightly binding the people of Bei Li and making them live in dire straits.

But no one dared to touch him.

Because those who had the ability to harm him chose to turn a blind eye due to various factors.

Since he has committed so many crimes, Lingyan will be even less lenient with him.

So she saw that his face turned very ugly, but she felt no fear.

He spoke again.

Her voice was clear and crisp like a bell, yet it carried a chilling coldness: "Look at you. You have a set of luxurious clothes, but they can't hide your vulgar soul. Do you think you can do whatever you want with this outfit? Little do you know that in other people's eyes, you are nothing but a good-for-nothing with no substance. You spend your days indulging in wine and women, wasting your time, and have no ambition whatsoever. You are like a piece of rotten wood that has been eaten away by worms. It looks magnificent, but it will collapse at the slightest touch."

"Your frivolous behavior and dissolute demeanor are devoid of any gentlemanly conduct. It is a desecration of the fine virtues of this world. Do you think you can act recklessly just because you have some power? Little do you know that what people do is seen by Heaven. Your actions will one day be punished. Even if you wear the most gorgeous clothes, you cannot hide the filth and ugliness in your heart, which is as ugly as your soul."

Lingyan's words were like sharp daggers, piercing directly into Young Master Yao's heart.