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

Lingyan stepped into the Northern Li King's bedchamber, her footsteps sounding exceptionally clear in the silent space.

As soon as she entered the hall, the voice of the Northern King echoed through the empty space.

The voice seemed to come from a distant place, yet it echoed clearly in every corner: "I knew you would come to see me."

The voice sounded very calm, without the slightest ripple.

It was as if he didn't care about anything anymore.

Upon hearing this, Ling Yan smiled slightly and said, "Oh? Since you know, then the King of Bei Li should also know the purpose of my visit."

Upon hearing this, the King of Beili fell silent for a moment, the brief silence seeming as if time itself had frozen.

Then, he slowly replied, "I understand."

Lingyan pressed on, her eyes flashing with a sharp light: "Since you know, what is the answer from the King of Bei Li?"

However, King Li of the North remained silent and did not answer.

He sat there quietly, motionless, like a silent statue.

The scene now was so much like when they first met.

At that time, the Northern King Li also sat behind the screen, looking at her with absolute confidence and without restraint.

The screen seemed like an invisible barrier, separating them into two worlds.

The Northern King's gaze, like a sharp sword, fell upon her through the screen, making her feel extremely oppressed and uncomfortable.

Being at a disadvantage, she could only rack her brains to deal with the situation in order to save her life.

He carefully dealt with every question from the King of Bei Li, and every move he made was filled with caution and vigilance.

Now, several months have passed, the tables have turned, and the situation has completely reversed.

He was at a complete disadvantage, while she held an absolute advantage.

The gears of fate turn silently; the weak of the past become the strong, while the strong of the past become the weak.

All these changes evoke a myriad of emotions, as if they were an unpredictable drama.

He still sits behind the screen, but that familiar position no longer represents power and advantage.

And now she could finally do what she had wanted to do since their first meeting.

The next moment, Lingyan quickly approached him.

Her steps were firm and powerful, each step carrying a resolute air.

When she reached the screen, she didn't hesitate at all and flipped it over.

The screen collapsed with a tremendous sound, as if announcing the end of a nation.

At this moment, the barrier that had been shielding the Northern King vanished instantly, completely exposing him to Ling Yan.

The Northern King's face remained stern, but a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He hadn't expected her to do something like that.

Lingyan stood tall and straight like a pine tree, looking down at the King of Beili.

A mocking smile curved her lips as she slowly spoke, “Do you know? The first time I met the Northern King, I wanted to overturn this screen. At that time, I stood in this hall, and behind the screen, you were mysterious and oppressive, as if you held the power of life and death over me. I could only deal with you cautiously, carefully considering every word and every action, for fear that the slightest mistake would lead to my utter destruction. But now, time has passed, and I have no more scruples. I can finally fulfill my wish and overturn this screen that once symbolized your authority.”

The Northern King remained silent upon hearing this, only slightly raising his head to look at her with complex and indescribable emotions in his eyes.

Ling Yan didn't care what he was thinking at the moment.

Seeing that he still wouldn't tell her how to cure the Mother-Child Gu, she fixed her gaze on him like a sharp sword.

A dangerous smile curled at the corner of his lips, a smile filled with coldness and determination as he said, "King Bei Li, you'd better think this through."

Her voice was cold and oppressive, echoing in the silent palace: "I know you don't care about the lives of Empress Yao and the other concubines in the harem. In your eyes, they may just be tools for you to consolidate your power. You also don't care about the other royal relatives and are indifferent to their life and death. But I know that the only things you care about, besides the throne and the country, are your five children."

She paused slightly, as if admiring the expression on the King of Bei Li's face: "Now, the lives of your five children are all in my hands. I have seen them. The youngest son is only two years old. His delicate and exquisite appearance is so adorable. Moreover, he can already call me Father Emperor."

Lingyan's tone was gentle, as if she were telling a beautiful story, but the threat in her voice was self-evident.

Seeing that the Northern King's fists were clenched, Lingyan continued, "So, is the Northern King sure he doesn't care about the lives of your five children? Do you want to be childless? Actually, this deal is very worthwhile. As long as you tell me how to remove the curse, I can spare their lives. Five of their lives for one of mine, it's actually a loss for me. What do you think of this deal, Northern King?"

After Lingyan finished speaking, she looked at the Northern King, who remained silent, but she knew that he must care about these five children.

Her gaze grew increasingly dangerous, as if it could pierce through one's heart, and she said, "You should know how ruthless and merciless I am. If you remain obstinate, I will do what I say and ensure that the King of Beili will be childless."

Her voice was icy, like the winter wind, sending chills down one's spine.

Upon hearing this, the King of Bei Li finally broke his silence and replied, "Of course I believe that you will do what you say, and I also know how cold and ruthless you are. After all, I know all too well how many losses Bei Li and I have suffered at your hands."

After hearing this, Lingyan pressed further, "So, what is the answer from the King of Bei Li now?"

Her eyes were fixed on the Northern King, not missing a single expression on his face.

Upon hearing this, the King of Beili chuckled and replied, "Actually, when I realized that Beili was about to be destroyed and that I was about to become a king of a fallen kingdom, I had already planned to tell you how to cure the Gu poison. In the end, I couldn't bear to let you suffer from the Gu poison for the rest of your life. Moreover, even if I don't activate the Gu worms, they will still slowly devour the nutrients in your body. You will definitely die within five years."

At this moment, a trace of guilt and heartache appeared in his eyes, as if he regretted what he had done.

Lingyan was shocked upon hearing this and could no longer control her anger.

She stared intently at the Northern King, and asked angrily, "But why didn't you mention this before?"

She genuinely had no idea that this matter existed.

Looking back now, if they hadn't taken down Bei Li, he probably would never have told her about it in his life.

If she cannot find a way to cure the curse within five years, she will die without realizing it.

What a vicious mind.

Seeing her so angry, the Northern King was afraid she would misunderstand and quickly explained, "These were my thoughts before. I did have such thoughts before, wanting you to die in five years. But then I fell in love with you and couldn't bear to let you die."

At this moment, his eyes were filled with sincerity and tenderness, as if he were telling Lingyan his feelings.