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

Those women who could only admire flowers and the moon in the courtyard and sigh inwardly at the empty walls seemed to have been awakened.

Some of them put down their needlework, while others closed the books they were reading, and listened quietly to the story of Lingyan.

Tears streamed down their cheeks; they were tears of emotion, and tears of longing for freedom and opportunity.

A wealthy young lady stood by the window, gazing into the distance, and murmured to herself, "The Crown Princess has made such sacrifices; how can we let her down?"

Her eyes were filled with determination, as if she could already see the day she would step out of her mansion and into the imperial court.

Women from impoverished backgrounds were filled with mixed emotions.

In the humble thatched hut, they sat around the dim candlelight, their eyes burning with a fire they had never seen before.

A washerwoman's rough hands trembled slightly.

She thought of her life, where she toiled every day with no hope of advancement.

Now the Crown Princess has opened another door for them.

“We can be like men now, the Crown Princess is truly our benefactor.” Her words, though simple, were filled with deep gratitude.

The women around them responded enthusiastically, their rough faces radiating an unprecedented glow—a glow born of their longing for a new life.

Therefore, whether they were talented women from literary families or daughters from ordinary farming families, they were all moved by Lingyan's actions.

The talented women picked up their pens and wrote down words of praise for Lingyan.

They wanted to record this great moment in writing so that future generations would know everything Lingyan did for women.

The farm women encouraged each other, preparing to learn knowledge in preparation for the imperial examinations.

They knew that from this moment on, they were no longer just appendages of their families, but had the opportunity to become pillars of the nation.

Women all over the world were filled with gratitude, respect and love for Lingyan.

They are like a flock of birds ready to take flight, waiting to soar in a wider sky.

Crown Princess Lingyan was the one who opened the Gate to Heaven for them.

Therefore, through such diligent efforts, many women from Dongling and Xichu passed the imperial examinations.

When these women actually began to serve as officials in the imperial court, the shock they brought was indescribable.

The whole world seemed to be caught in the eye of a storm.

The streets and alleys were filled with talk of those women in official robes, who were either speaking eloquently in the imperial court or commanding troops with composure in the military camp.

This unprecedented scene has had a profound impact on people's minds.

Those who once doubted women's abilities are now shocked by the facts before them.

They witnessed the remarkable talents displayed by women in fields such as politics and the military.

This shock was like an earthquake, shaking the deep-seated prejudices in their hearts.

Women all over the world often think about their current situation.

Their hearts will be filled with gratitude for the Ninth Princess, Jiang Muxue, Xie Zhiyi, the Seventh Princess, and the Eighth Princess.

But the person I am most grateful to is Crown Princess Lingyan.

Because she was the first to stand up, a pioneer who raised the torch in the darkness.

It was through her wisdom and talent that she competed with men in the imperial court, showing everyone that women are no less capable than men.

Every suggestion she made, every achievement she made, was for the sake of giving women the same opportunities as men.

It was she who gave these women, who had been imprisoned for too long, hope.

Let them know that they too can step out of their homes, serve the country, and write a glorious chapter in their lives.

Therefore, without the Crown Princess, they might still be bound by the shackles of feudal ethics, living a mundane or even repressive life.

Now, dressed in official robes, they stand in the imperial court, working for the well-being of the people. All of this stems from the Crown Princess's courage and perseverance.

Therefore, they work diligently in their positions, striving to make the country a better place.

Because they knew that this was the best reward for the Crown Princess and others, and also a tribute to all those who had fought for women's rights.

In folk tradition, women also told stories about Lingyan and the other five women.

Young girls idolize them, listening to their elders recount their legends before bed.

And they secretly vowed in their hearts that when they grew up, they would become as great as them.

…………

And now, it's Lunar New Year's Eve again.

Lingyan is already twenty-one years old.

At this moment, the newspapers have successfully covered the entire Da Zhao region and spread to three other countries; it's only a matter of time before they reach the whole world.

Therefore, after New Year's Eve, preparations for the Women's Federation's affairs should begin.

After winter set in, Emperor Jingzhao's health deteriorated further, and he was often bedridden, requiring constant medication.

Therefore, handling state affairs every day was very difficult for him, and Xiao Muyao basically handled them on his behalf.

Especially the morning court session; it was considered good if one could attend the morning court session once or twice a month.

So in fact, Lingyan had not seen Emperor Jingzhao for a long time.

Because there were so many people caring for her, and she didn't want to compete with them.

However, to show her filial piety, she would still linger outside the Longteng Palace for a while after court each day, and would also send some tonics over every few days.

Therefore, everyone praised her for her filial piety.

But in fact, she had not seen Emperor Jingzhao even once during this period.

Therefore, when Lingyan saw Emperor Jingzhao at the New Year's Eve family banquet, he was extremely shocked. He looked haggard, old, weak, and powerless.

How could Emperor Jingzhao do this...?

in this way……

Such is the end of his life!

Yes, my life is coming to an end.

Because she predicted that Emperor Jingzhao would only live for two more years at most.

His once spirited and majestic imperial bearing seemed to have been cruelly stripped away by the years, leaving only a withered shell.

His eyes were sunken, and his once sharp, hawk-like gaze had become cloudy and dim.

His cheeks were thin, his skin drooped loosely, and he was bloodless, like a withered leaf that had been hit by frost in winter.

Lingyan's gaze was fixed on Emperor Jingzhao, and the shock in her heart surged like waves.

She couldn't believe that in such a short time, the once high and mighty, invincible emperor would become like this.

No, not in a short period of time.

In fact, his body had already begun to deteriorate after suffering several consecutive blows a few years ago.

In recent years, the condition has become increasingly serious due to age and physical and mental exhaustion.

Moreover, he suffered a serious illness last year, and this winter he was bedridden for a long time, which is why his condition has become increasingly serious.

Lingyan had diagnosed him a few years earlier and concluded that he would live for another twenty years.

However, there are always uncontrollable situations that can occur.

So now, he only has two short years left to live.

Lingyan couldn't describe her feelings.

I'd say I'm a little sad.

Because Emperor Jingzhao treated her very well, and he was indeed a good emperor.

It's a bit of a pity, you could say.

Because his body was already broken down, unless all his organs were replaced like in modern times, he would eventually die from exhaustion.

So she actually had no way to prolong his life.

All we can do is try our best to make sure he doesn't suffer too much these past two years.

As for the rest, we can only let nature take its course.