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

Lingyan naturally believed what he said, because Bei Li had now been destroyed by their Da Zhao.

If he wanted to take revenge on her, he could have kept it a secret until his death, allowing her to die five years later.

But Lingyan didn't believe that he would only do it for that reason.

So she said with a half-smile, "There shouldn't be only that reason. King Bei Li probably also wants to use this condition to get me to spare the lives of your five children."

Her eyes were filled with all-knowing wisdom, as if she had already seen through the thoughts of the Northern King.

Upon hearing this, the King of Beili smiled wryly and sighed, "As expected, nothing can be hidden from you."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yan narrowed her eyes slightly and said coldly, "Since that's the case, if the King of Bei Li wants me to spare the lives of your five children, then you must agree to this deal. So, let's discuss the method to remove the curse in detail."

Upon hearing this, the Northern King slowly shook his head, a complex expression in his eyes as he looked at her.

It contains helplessness, longing, and a trace of unspeakable sorrow.

Then he said softly, "I will tell you how to cure the curse, but before that, I would like to have a good talk with you, is that alright?"

Lingyan was extremely unwilling and impatient after hearing this.

She desperately wanted to force him to reveal the method to remove the curse, then immediately remove it and send him to the underworld.

But at this moment, in order to remove the curse, she suppressed her agitation.

He said very calmly, "Okay."

It's just a waste of time anyway, so it doesn't matter.

She wanted to hear what he really wanted to say to her.

A sense of oppression permeated the bedchamber.

Lingyan had already sat quietly to the side, waiting for the King of Beili to speak.

King Beili lowered his eyes slightly, as if he was sorting out his thoughts.

After a long while, he finally slowly raised his head, his gaze sharp as he looked directly at Ling Yan.

His eyes were filled with complex emotions: anticipation, trepidation, and a hint of barely perceptible tenderness.

His voice was low and hoarse, as if it were a murmur from the depths of his soul: "If I said that I truly love you and that I am not just after your beauty, would you believe me?"

Ling Yan was slightly taken aback. In that instant, she seemed to see the sincerity shining in the eyes of the Northern King.

But her eyes remained calm as still water, and she gently parted her lips to reply, "I believe you."

These three simple words seemed to possess immense power, echoing in the air.

Upon hearing this, the Northern King slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a faint smile.

A strange sense of relief welled up in his heart, as if he had received the most precious response in the world: "That's right, you're so amazing, how could you not tell whether someone is sincere to you or not?"

Lingyan thought to herself: That's true. After all, she is very sensitive to the way men look at her and the way they treat her.

Therefore, how could she not sense his sincerity from his various actions and the changes in his eyes?

A self-deprecating smile appeared on the face of the Northern King, a smile filled with endless bitterness and loneliness.

He shook his head slightly, his voice full of melancholy, and said, "You've discovered that I like you, but you don't care, do you? You don't even bother to use my feelings for you to scheme anything. You really don't care about this matter at all."

His eyes revealed a deep disappointment, like a heart chilled by a cold wind, losing its original warmth.

He gazed at Lingyan silently, hoping to see a different emotion on her face.

However, Ling Yan's face remained calm and undisturbed.

A feeling of indescribable bitterness welled up in the heart of the Northern King.

He never imagined that his feelings would be so insignificant in her eyes.

Ling Yan's eyes were clear and firm as she calmly replied, "Yes, I truly don't care. After all, whether you like me or not, I'm going to take over Bei Li. Besides, whether you like me or not is completely irrelevant to me. Of course, I would never use your feelings for me to do anything. But it's not your fault; it's just that I'm unwilling to use other people's feelings, especially men's feelings, to achieve this goal. I can accomplish this on my own, so why should I resort to emotions? Am I really that incompetent?"

Her words were like a sharp sword, piercing straight into the heart of the Northern King.

King Li of the North remained silent.

Because he knew she was telling the truth.

She is capable enough to achieve her goals and doesn't need to rely on other people's feelings.

Because she disdained it, and even more so, she was unwilling.

Looking at Ling Yan, he was filled with boundless admiration.

He truly admired such an extraordinary woman, a woman with such unwavering faith and immense strength.

Perhaps that's her charm, and why he fell in love with her.

Because she is so independent and so strong.

He liked this woman even more because she was so different from others.

Therefore, his gaze became even more intense as he looked at Lingyan.

His gaze seemed to burn with a raging fire, so intense that it could ignite the surrounding air.

Then he slightly parted his lips and said, "Actually, when I discovered that I liked you, I was also very surprised, because you are my enemy, and I even hate you more than the Emperor of Da Zhao. I even wanted to kill you and wished I could cut you into a thousand pieces."

As he said this, a complex look flashed across his eyes.

Recalling his hatred for Lingyan, it was a deep-seated loathing.

He had plotted countless times in his mind how to defeat her and how to make her pay a heavy price.

However, fate is always full of drama.

"However, I later fell in love with the very person I so deeply hated."

He sighed softly, a sigh filled with endless emotion: "After the initial surprise, I feel that this matter is quite reasonable, because a woman like you has truly captivated me and many men throughout the world."

His gaze was fixed on Lingyan, as if he wanted to etch every detail of her into his heart: "It's not just about your appearance. In fact, even if you didn't have this appearance, many men would still be drawn to you, because your abilities, your character, your actions, your personality, and so on are just too admirable."

He began to list Lingyan's many virtues, his voice filled with admiration: "Your abilities amaze me, for you have been able to rise step by step as a woman to become the focus of everyone's attention. Your character is firm and persistent; no matter how great the difficulties and setbacks you encounter, you have never given up on your goals. Your actions are decisive and wise; you are always able to make the right choice at the most critical moment. Your personality is independent and strong; you do not depend on anyone and have your own opinions and principles."

His eyes gleamed, as if he were admiring a rare treasure: "So, it's not so surprising or incomprehensible that I've fallen for you. You're like a dazzling star that illuminates my world, drawing me in involuntarily. I know I shouldn't be attracted to you, but I can't control my feelings."

His words were full of sincerity and love.

However, Ling Yan's face remained calm and composed.

She looked at the King of Beili quietly, her heart unmoved.