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

After stepping out of the mansion, Lingyan tried her best to adjust her expression.

Immediately, she pretended to be panicked and ran frantically towards the crowd that had come looking for her.

Her hair flew wildly in the wind, and her skirt swayed like the ripples on a lake.

Every step was filled with urgency and unease, as if fleeing some unknown fear.

Her eyes were filled with terror, and she kept looking back as if she were hiding from something horrible.

His face was very pale, and fine beads of sweat were seeping from his forehead.

His breathing was rapid and disordered, his chest heaving violently, as if he might run out of breath at any moment.

At this moment, among the crowd searching for Lingyan, several people spotted Lingyan running from afar.

"Look! Isn't that the Crown Princess?"

The voice of an ordinary citizen, filled with unbelievable joy, instantly shattered the silence of the crowd.

So everyone stopped and looked in the direction he was pointing.

Not far away, a graceful woman was seen running frantically and anxiously.

She is indeed the Crown Princess of the Great Zhao Dynasty.

Once the figure's identity was confirmed, a burst of excited shouts erupted from the crowd.

"It's the Crown Princess! We've found her! We've found her!"

The sound spread rapidly through the crowd like a surging tide.

Excitement and joy radiated from everyone's face, and their eyes sparkled with excitement.

The people were already rushing towards Lingyan with hurried and powerful steps.

Some people ran while shouting the words "Crown Princess," their voices filled with sincere emotion.

Officials from various prefectures who came out to search for Lingyan were also shocked by this sudden discovery.

Their initial anxiety was instantly replaced by joy. They hurriedly straightened their clothes and walked steadily toward Lingyan.

The guards behind him acted as if they had heard a bugle call to charge, and quickly sprang into action.

They stood tall and moved with agility, gripping their weapons tightly, vigilantly protecting their respective masters.

As the crowd drew closer, the atmosphere of excitement and anticipation grew even stronger.

Everyone's heartbeat was accelerating and their breathing became rapid.

When the crowd finally reached Lingyan, the people immediately gathered around, their eyes fixed on her.

They whispered among themselves, their faces filled with excitement and surprise.

The anxious and tense expressions of the officials in various prefectures were relieved at this moment.

Lingyan had also stopped running.

She was breathing heavily, her hair slightly disheveled and scattered over her shoulders.

Then she slowly raised her head, her gaze sweeping over the crowd like water.

When she saw that there were many common people and officials among the crowd, she had a sudden inspiration and began her performance again.

So she straightened her back slightly, and her eyes instantly became sharp.

She deliberately spoke loudly, accusingly: "If your Yao family wanted to take revenge on me, you could have come openly and honestly. Why did you resort to such underhanded means to kidnap me? You even said you didn't want me to die a quick and painless death, so you wanted to torture me to death piece by piece. Fortunately, I was carrying poison, and this person was poisoned. His other accomplice was also dealt with by me. Otherwise, I would probably be a corpse by now."

Her voice was clear and loud, echoing in the air, filled with endless anger and defiance.

After hearing Ling Yan's words, everyone's anger reached its peak.

Then, when their gaze fell upon Ling Yan, they were deeply shocked by the scene before them.

Her arm bore not only deep sword wounds but also several dagger wounds.

Blood was still dripping from the sword wound, staining her sleeves red.

Her clothes were tattered, her hair was disheveled, and she looked utterly wretched, clearly having suffered greatly.

The people were in an uproar when they saw this.

They whispered among themselves, their faces filled with shock and anger.

"The Yao family has gone too far! They dared to kidnap the Crown Princess and injure her like this!" an old man with a weathered face said angrily.

"That's right! The Crown Princess is of such high status, how dare they do such a thing!"

"The Yao family has completely disregarded the diplomatic relations between the two countries! They must be severely punished!" A burly man shouted, waving his fist.

Officials in various government offices also had drastic changes in expression.

They looked at each other, their eyes revealing complex emotions.

Some officials immediately stepped forward and respectfully bowed to the Lingyan Temple.

"The Crown Princess has been frightened! We will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give the Crown Princess an explanation!" An elderly official said solemnly and firmly.

"The Yao family's actions are utterly audacious and reckless; they must be severely punished!" another official said indignantly.

Seeing everyone so indignant on her behalf, Lingyan said appropriately, "That's right. As the Crown Princess of Da Zhao, I will never allow anyone to undermine the friendly relations between our two countries. Since the Yao family dared to commit such an evil deed, they must pay a heavy price!"

Her voice was powerful and resonant, like a sharp sword piercing straight to the heart.

The people nodded in agreement and chanted slogans in support of the Crown Princess.

The officials then began to discuss how to report the matter to His Majesty.

The scene was chaotic, yet filled with the power of justice.

Just then, everyone heard footsteps approaching from afar, steady and powerful.

Looking up, they saw that the very person they were currently attacking, Grand Tutor Yao, had appeared with a group of menacing people.

Grand Tutor Yao was dressed in solemn official robes, his face so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from it.

His eyes were sharp and cold as he scanned the surrounding crowd.

His entourage, all with serious expressions, followed closely behind him.

The moment Grand Tutor Yao appeared, the murmurs of the crowd ceased abruptly.

The people looked fearful and unconsciously took a few steps back.

The officials looked grave, exchanging worried glances.

Grand Tutor Yao stood there, listening quietly to the crowd talking about severely punishing the Yao family.

His brow furrowed slightly, and he snorted coldly, "What are you doing? Why are you so determined to punish the Yao family?"

His gaze was sharp and intense, fixed intently on the crowd.

The people were intimidated by Yao Taifu's imposing manner and dared not utter a word for a moment.

The officials hesitated for a moment, then one of the older officials stepped forward: "Grand Tutor Yao, the Crown Princess has been kidnapped and is covered in wounds. The Crown Princess has identified the Yao family as the perpetrators. This matter is of great importance, and we must investigate it thoroughly to give the Crown Princess an explanation."

The official spoke firmly, showing no fear of Grand Tutor Yao's authority.

Upon hearing this, Grand Tutor Yao's expression turned even more unpleasant.

He looked at Ling Yan, his eyes filled with doubt: "Crown Princess, do you have any evidence to prove that the Yao family was behind this?"

His voice was icy, as if it could pierce through one's soul.

Lingyan was not afraid of him at all, and replied with a light laugh, "Grand Tutor Yao, the injuries on my body are proof."

Her voice was clear and loud, meeting Yao Taifu's gaze without flinching.

Upon hearing this, Grand Tutor Yao immediately retorted, "There must be a misunderstanding. The Yao family would never do something so audacious."