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

It was under these circumstances that the banquet to welcome Lingyan arrived without anyone noticing.

Originally, when her identity was first revealed, they had already planned to hold this welcome banquet for her.

Just a few days before the banquet began, Lingyan was attacked on the street and was "seriously injured".

So the welcome banquet was never held.

The banquet, which had been delayed for so long, finally began only after Lingyan's injuries had almost healed.

Inside the main hall, the lights were dazzling and the music was melodious.

King Bei Li and Empress Yao sat in the main seats, while members of the royal family, officials, and their families gathered together.

Almost all of the upper echelons of Bei Li had arrived, and the entire hall was bustling with activity and noise.

Everyone was eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Crown Princess of Da Zhao.

The air seemed to freeze, and everyone's heart was filled with curiosity and anticipation.

Finally, amidst the anxious gazes of the crowd, Lingyan gracefully entered the main hall like a goddess descending to earth.

She had clearly dressed up for the occasion, after all, she represented the face and dignity of the Great Zhao Dynasty, and could not afford to be disrespectful in front of others.

Her long, jet-black hair was styled into an exquisite bun.

Adorned with dazzling jewels, it shimmers with a captivating light under the illumination.

Her face was also meticulously made up; her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes like autumn water, her skin like snow, and her lips like cherries—every detail was flawless.

She wore a magnificent red robe, embroidered with exquisite patterns in gold thread, and the lifelike phoenix seemed ready to spread its wings and take flight at any moment.

Her skirt was studded with countless gems, which shimmered with colorful light as she walked.

She wore a golden belt around her waist, from which hung exquisite jade pendants that jingled melodiously as she walked.

Lingyan's appearance instantly silenced the entire hall.

All eyes were on her, as if time had stopped.

Because everyone was stunned by her beauty and temperament.

The royal family members whispered among themselves, praising the Crown Princess of Da Zhao's unparalleled beauty and charm.

The officials and their families were stunned, captivated by Lingyan's beauty.

This was the first time the King of Beili had seen her dressed up in such finery, and he was truly amazed by her beauty.

Empress Yao was also seeing her full face for the first time, and she was indeed stunningly beautiful.

Indeed, the last time we met, she was wearing a veil and only her eyes were visible, and she was already stunning. Not to mention how beautiful she is now.

When Yao Taifu and the officials on the street saw her that day, they were amazed by her despite her dirty face, let alone now.

So at this moment, whether they had seen her before or not, everyone was deeply amazed by her.

Lingyan ignored their gazes and walked gracefully toward King Beili and Empress Yao.

Her gaze was firm and confident, with a faint smile on her face, displaying both the majesty of the Great Zhao and her approachability and elegance.

When she walked up to King Bei Li and Empress Yao, she bowed slightly and performed a standard courtesy.

Her voice was clear and melodious, as sweet as a nightingale's song: "Lingyan greets King Beili and Empress Yao."

The Prince of Bei Li quickly smiled and told her to rise: "Your Highness, there's no need for such formalities."

Empress Yao smiled and said, "The Crown Princess of Da Zhao truly lives up to her reputation. Meeting her today, I can see she is indeed extraordinary."

Ling Yan smiled and nodded in response.

Then, led by a maid, he walked to his seat and sat down.

Her every move was elegant and graceful, displaying the demeanor of a crown princess.

Everyone's eyes remained fixed on Ling Yan, as if glued to her.

In those eyes, there was amazement, admiration, curiosity, and a complex mix of emotions.

Lingyan sat there quietly, like a snow lotus blooming on the summit of a snow-capped mountain, pure and noble.

Only after the Northern King coughed lightly did everyone turn their attention away.

A hint of surprise flickered in the eyes of the Northern King, but he quickly concealed it.

Then he raised his wine cup, faced Lingyan and said, "Your Highness the Crown Princess has come all the way to my Northern Li, which is truly an honor. This banquet is held to welcome Your Highness the Crown Princess. I hope that Your Highness the Crown Princess can feel our warmth and sincerity in Northern Li. I would like to offer this cup to welcome Your Highness the Crown Princess once again. Your Highness the Crown Princess is injured and should not drink alcohol. Tea will suffice instead."

When the last sentence was uttered, no one felt that anything was amiss.

After all, the importance of the Crown Princess is self-evident, so it is only natural that His Majesty would be so considerate.

However, Lingyan frowned upon hearing this, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

So she refused very unappreciatively, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Prince Bei Li, but as a physician, I am naturally more aware of my own physical condition than you are, so tea is unnecessary, please serve wine instead."

Her voice was clear and firm, echoing in the hall.

Everyone was shocked by her boldness, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.

Although the expression on the Northern Prince's face did not change, he felt a dull pain in his heart again, but he quickly recovered and said, "The Crown Princess is indeed extraordinary. Since the Crown Princess insists, let's go to the bar."

The maids quickly brought over the wine, and Lingyan picked up the wine cup and took a small sip.

The spicy flavor spread in her mouth, instantly invigorating her.

Then, the melodious sounds of string and wind instruments began to play, and the pleasant tune flowed through the hall like a gentle stream.

As the music began, the dancers filed in.

They were dressed in colorful dance costumes, their figures as light as swallows, like a group of beautiful butterflies dancing among the flowers.

Their movements were graceful and fluid, and every smile and gesture was full of charm.

They waved colorful ribbons in their hands, like a magnificent rainbow dancing in the hall, adding a touch of splendor to the entire scene.

Everyone began to toast and drink, creating a lively atmosphere in the hall.

The clinking of glasses filled the air, and the aroma of fine wine permeated the atmosphere.

They savored delicious food, enjoyed wonderful performances, and relished this rare moment of joy.

The royal family members toasted each other, expressing their respect and blessings.

The officials in the court also took the opportunity to exchange feelings with their colleagues and enhance mutual understanding and trust.

The dancers' performances became increasingly spectacular, their movements sometimes graceful and sometimes powerful, keeping the audience captivated.

The musicians also devoted themselves wholeheartedly, playing even more moving melodies.

Everyone was immersed in the wonderful atmosphere, as if they had forgotten the passage of time.

But in this lively and joyful atmosphere, Lingyan seemed somewhat out of place.

She sat there quietly, watching everything before her, as if she were an outsider.

But she was clearly the star of the banquet.

The Northern King's gaze kept falling on her from time to time.

Seeing her so detached from worldly affairs, he wanted to do something, but he also knew that no matter what he did, she wouldn't be happy.

He then appeared somewhat silent and depressed.

Empress Yao's gaze was naturally fixed on Ling Yan.

Although she had promised not to harm her again, she couldn't swallow her anger.

So right now, she wanted to deliberately embarrass her so that she could vent her anger.