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

The Fifth Princess was indeed extremely disappointed upon hearing this.

The anticipation and joy in her heart, like fallen leaves swept away by the autumn wind, withered away, leaving only desolation and helplessness on the ground.

Then she gently lit a candle, its faint light flickering in the darkness and illuminating the area in front of her.

She stood there, shining brightly like a pearl in the darkness.

The Fifth Princess had clearly dressed up carefully tonight. She stood tall and graceful, like a willow in spring, both beautiful and resilient.

Her long, jet-black hair was as smooth as silk and was carefully styled into an exquisite updo by her maid, adorned with gorgeous jewels that shimmered with dazzling light, as if illuminating the entire night sky.

She wore a gorgeous pink palace dress, the pink as delicate as peach blossoms in early spring, and as blush as a young girl's cheeks, captivating all who beheld her.

The palace dress was embroidered with exquisite patterns in gold thread, and those patterns seemed to come alive, dancing gracefully in the candlelight.

A jewel-encrusted belt cinched her waist, its brilliance like a galaxy, making her waist appear even more slender.

She stood there, like a beautiful painting, making people want to look at her a few more times.

However, all this elaborate preparation was as nothing but a facade in He Jingchuan's eyes.

He stood there, his gaze as cold as ice, as if he wanted to freeze the Fifth Princess's heart.

He suppressed his anger one last time and asked, "Where is my brother?" His voice seemed to come from the deepest hell, filled with endless fury.

Seeing that he was angry, the Fifth Princess estimated the time and realized that it was time to leave.

So she stopped pretending and finally answered with a smile, "Your brother? I don't know. It's just you and me in this hall!"

After saying that, she walked towards him step by step with a smile, her smile as gentle as a spring breeze.

He Jingchuan was already feeling something was wrong with his body.

Once she was certain that her younger brother was not in her hands, she turned and left without any hesitation.

However, the moment he turned around, a strong sense of dizziness surged over him like a wave, his body felt as if it were being burned by fire, and his knees seemed to have lost their support.

He gritted his teeth and used all his strength. Even though his legs felt like they were bound by invisible chains and he could hardly move, he still persisted in walking forward step by step.

Seeing this, the Fifth Princess smiled brightly and said, "General, it's no use. Even if you held your breath the whole time, the medicine I put in was not in this hall, but in the flowers and plants you walked through."

Of course, to prevent anyone from falling for it, I also put a drug on the note. Being affected by either one won't cause any problems, but only being affected by both will result in infection. I've gone to great lengths for this day! After all, the general I've set my sights on is too intelligent and cautious, so I have no choice but to rack my brains.”

Such a meticulous method was certainly not her idea; it was Consort Shu who came up with it.

He Jingchuan ignored her words. Even though he had used his internal energy, the effects of the drug were becoming stronger and stronger, and his legs had no strength left.

With a loud "thud," He Jingchuan finally gave way and collapsed to the ground.

The Fifth Princess was startled and immediately went to help her up.

He Jingchuan quickly pulled out the jade hairpin from his hair and held it in front of him to block her.

Although his strength was slowly waning, a bloodthirsty general on the battlefield could not possibly lack the strength to kill a weak woman.

The Fifth Princess stared intently at the jade hairpin in He Jingchuan's hand. Although the hairpin was small, it looked like a cold sword blade to her.

She looked up again at the intense murderous intent in his eyes.

She felt an unprecedented fear; the chill that surged from the depths of her heart made her tremble involuntarily, and she could only take several steps back, trying to escape this terrifying atmosphere.

Her heart was filled with resentment and anger, emotions that burned like a raging fire, consuming her entire being.

She demanded loudly, "What's wrong with me? In terms of status, I am a princess; in terms of looks and talent, I am exceptional in the world. What do I lack? What makes me unworthy of you? Why, even now, do you still push me away and even try to kill me?"

Her voice was filled with despair and resentment, as if she wanted to pour out all her grievances and pain.

In the end, the Fifth Princess's tears fell like beads from a broken string, her heart aching as if it were being torn apart.

She couldn't understand why, despite all her efforts, she received no response from him whatsoever.

Her love, her sacrifice, her waiting—all seemed worthless in his eyes.

He Jingchuan ignored her completely and continued to move outwards with great difficulty, relying on his indomitable will.

His forehead was covered in sweat, and his whole body was soaked, as if he had just been pulled out of the water.

His breathing was rapid, his head was spinning, and his body was reacting strongly, but he still desperately tried to crawl out.

He must never touch another woman!

The Fifth Princess felt both heartache and amusement when she saw him like this.

She laughed at herself, realizing that she had given so much for this man, yet she couldn't earn even a sliver of his tenderness in return.

She laughed at his stubbornness, how he insisted on his principles despite being poisoned, and how cold and heartless he was towards her.

However, after laughing, her tone became manic again: "My General He! Do you know that the drug I used is the strongest aphrodisiac in the world? There is no antidote. Only by engaging in sexual relations can this poison be neutralized. Otherwise, you will not be able to withstand the effects of the drug and will die suddenly!"

Her voice was filled with despair and madness, as if she wanted to vent all her resentment.

Then she mustered her courage again and walked towards him, squatting down to touch the man she both loved and hated.

She thought that at this moment, he had reached his limit, both physically and due to the effects of the medication.

She firmly believed that he would inevitably yield to her wishes and obediently do good deeds for her.

After all, most people would choose life over innocence.

Moreover, he is a man, not a woman, so how could such a relationship with her damage his dignity and reputation?

She thought she had seen through his bottom line and that he would give up the fight in order to survive.

However, when she actually got close to him and squatted down, she found that the jade hairpin was pressed against her neck again.

She felt the cold touch and the resolute look in his eyes, as if she saw death beckoning to her.

He looked at her with the same gaze he gave a dead person, and his words were as cold as ice, sending chills down her spine: "Do you want to die?"

Although the fifth princess was frightened, she was more surprised and puzzled.

She didn't understand why he still had the energy, and why he could so resolutely reject her.

She cried out urgently and out of control, "You're the one who wants to die! Do you really want to die here? You'd rather die than touch me?"

He Jingchuan did not answer, but just looked at her with his cold and indifferent eyes.

His eyes remained expressionless, as if all her emotions were irrelevant to him.

The Fifth Princess was deeply hurt by his gaze, feeling as if her heart was being pierced by a thousand arrows.

She was so angry she was almost out of her mind, but reason told her she couldn't act impulsively.

Although she was scared, she dared not approach him again and could only reluctantly get up and move away from him.

Then, sitting to the side, he coldly laughed and said, "I want to see how long you can hold out. If you don't make love to me in another quarter of an hour, your meridians will be severed and you will die violently. I bet you will eventually give in and compromise with me."

After she finished speaking, she regained her composure.

She sat down quietly, waiting for the final moment to arrive.

She bet he would lose to her.

Therefore, she waited calmly and did not speak to him again.

At this moment, He Jingchuan had moved with difficulty to the door, his fingers almost touching the door that was about to open. He was just one step away from escaping.

The Fifth Princess was shocked by what she saw, her face turning ashen. She couldn't believe that this man could leave her in such a desperate situation.

She rushed forward, trying to stop him from escaping.

However, just as she was about to touch He Jingchuan, the door was suddenly opened from the outside.

The Fifth Princess stared in astonishment at the group of people who had entered, her face filled with panic.

But none of the people who came in paid any attention to her, as if she were just a wisp of air.

As soon as Lu Yanqing entered the room, he quickly closed the door.

Ling Yan and Xiao Muyao quickly crouched down, anxiously checking on He Jingchuan's condition.

Lingyan quickly took out an antidote pill from her bosom and gave it to him without hesitation.

From the moment He Jingchuan saw them appear, his tense body relaxed.

He struggled to lift his head and look at Ling Yan, forcing a weak smile onto his face.

He squeezed out a dry, hoarse, and weak voice from his throat and said, "Ah Ling, I promised you... I would never touch... other women. I promised you... and I will definitely do it. Even if I die... I will never... betray you."

Listening to his hoarse and weak voice, and seeing his disheveled appearance with his hair in disarray, eyes red, body soaked in sweat, and clothes in tatters.

Then look at the long, still-wet trail of sweat on the ground; that's the mark of how he crawled all the way here.

Her eyes instantly reddened, tears welled up, and her throat felt like it was stuffed with cotton, leaving her unable to utter a single word.

She reached out her trembling hand and gently stroked his flushed and wet cheeks, her heart feeling as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand.

Her eyes welled up with tears. Although the man before her looked disheveled, he was putting his promise and loyalty into practice through his actions.

She moved closer and hugged him tightly, gently smoothing his messy hair with her fingers.

His voice was slightly hoarse as he said, "Fool, nothing is more important than your life. At a time like this, why are you still clinging to this promise?"

He Jingchuan raised his hand and hugged her back, his voice trembling as he said, "I'm afraid you won't want me anymore."

His tone was low and tinged with grievance.

Upon hearing these words, Lingyan finally let her tears, which she had been holding back, fall.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Muyao and Lu Yanqing immediately panicked.

Just as the two were about to comfort her, they saw that she had already let go of He Jingchuan.

Then, smiling at the person opposite him, he said, "You've hit the jackpot. This is the first time I've ever cried in my life. It's very difficult for me to cry."

He Jingchuan felt a pang of heartache and helplessness as he wiped away her tears, then said with a somber tone, "I will never let you cry again."

Lingyan smiled and nodded, the atmosphere between the two was warm and sweet.

She then stood up, and her smile slowly faded.

Lu Yanqing and Xiao Muyao also helped He Jingchuan up.

Then he watched as Lingyan, with an incredibly sinister smile, walked step by step toward the Fifth Princess.

The Fifth Princess felt that everything she had just seen was a dream.

Otherwise, how could such an absurd thing happen in the world?

A woman who had three men at the same time.

Moreover, the three of them got along very well.

And one of the men was her husband.

Most importantly, it was the princes and princesses.

This is simply unbelievable.

But this is the fact.

Therefore, she was deeply shocked and felt that the world had become magical.

Therefore, his gaze was blank, his mind was elsewhere, and he was clearly still unable to react.

She only snapped out of her daze when Lingyan walked up to her and looked at her with an incredibly terrifying expression.