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

The attendant rushed over, his words tumbling out in his anxiety: "Young lady, help! My master has been drugged with an aphrodisiac by a villain, and he's in excruciating pain right now. If you can help him, my master will certainly reward you handsomely, and you'll be set for life."

The woman was Ling Yan, who had now disguised herself as a beautiful dancer named Jiajia.

Upon hearing this, she feigned a slight surprise, a hint of astonishment and hesitation flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Then, looking at the panicked attendant before him, he asked softly, "Who is your master? Why did he suffer such a terrible fate?"

The attendant hurriedly replied, "My master is the young master Wenze of Dongling Kingdom. He was ambushed by someone during the banquet today. Miss, time is of the essence, please have mercy."

After hearing this, Lingyan bit her lower lip, pretended to think for a moment, and then said, "It's Young Master Wenze! Although I admire him and am willing to help him, there is a difference between men and women. If this gets out, what will become of my reputation?"

The attendant stamped his feet anxiously: "Miss, my master will handle this properly and will not let you suffer any injustice. Since you admire my master, you should also know his character. He will definitely take responsibility for you."

Seeing her attendant's anxious expression, Lingyan pretended to lower her head and hesitate.

Then, after a moment, he raised his head, as if he had made up his mind, and said, "Very well, I will go with you. Young Master Wenze is of noble character, and I naturally believe that he will not abandon me after starting something."

The attendants, feeling as if they had been granted a pardon, hurriedly led Lingyan towards the post station.

On the way, the attendant looked at Lingyan and asked, "May I ask who you are, young lady? And why are you here at this time?"

Lingyan knew he was testing her, so she looked very sad and distressed and said, "My name is Jiajia. I am a dancer. My family is all gone, and I am all alone. Today is New Year's Eve. I was invited to perform a dance at the home of a high-ranking official in the court. But I didn't expect that the official's son would try to force himself on me after getting drunk. Fortunately, the official is an upright man and stopped his son in time. I was able to escape and was just about to go home."

After saying that, he picked up a handkerchief and pretended to wipe the corner of his eye.

The attendants, upon hearing this, also felt great sympathy.

Seeing how upset she was, he immediately comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, young lady. Once you're with my master, no one will dare to bully you anymore. Although you can't be the principal wife, you're definitely going to be a concubine. You'll have someone to rely on from now on."

Upon hearing this, Lingyan smiled with feigned surprise and said, "Yes! From now on, I will have someone to protect me. The master will definitely treat me well."

Seeing her beaming with joy, her attendants completely dispelled their suspicions and wariness towards her.

Back at the inn, Wenze was soaking in cold water, trying to suppress the surging effects of the medicine within him.

Hearing the commotion outside, he forced himself to slowly raise his head.

Through my blurry vision, I saw the figure of a woman.

Just as he was about to reprimand his attendant for his presumptuous actions, he felt dizzy due to the effects of the drug.

Upon seeing this, the attendant immediately and tactfully withdrew, closing the door behind him.

Presumably, with such beauty before him, even if the man is unwilling, he will abandon his principles under the influence of the drug.

Then they wouldn't abuse their bodies like that.

Inside the room at this moment.

Lingyan was quite satisfied with the handsome man's great physique.

Before she could speak, Wenze looked at her in an unsteady voice and said, "Please forgive me, young lady. It was my servant who acted on his own initiative. You are free to leave now, and I will not stop you."

Upon hearing this, Lingyan carefully examined him. At this moment, the stray hairs on his forehead were damp with fine beads of sweat, sticking to his smooth forehead in strands.

Her cheeks were burning hot, and the blush spread all the way to her ears, even turning her beautifully shaped neck an alluring pink.

Her thin lips, already pale in color, now appeared a vibrant red due to the increased blood flow.

Her delicate collarbones and slightly heaving chest were flushed with an unnatural redness, rising and falling with her rapid breathing.

It seemed to be silently telling of the heat and disorder within the body.

The clarity in his eyes was shrouded in a hazy mist, becoming blurred and intense.

It was as if two uncontrolled little flames were leaping deep in his eyes, burning fiercely with the last vestiges of his sanity.

She knew the effects of the drug she had given him, and the fact that he could still restrain himself and remain rational even in the face of beauty was truly remarkable.

She couldn't help but admire him.

But he stubbornly replied, "My lord, I came here voluntarily. Although I am a citizen of the Great Zhao, I admire your demeanor. Therefore, I am here to help you willingly, not because I was coerced or tempted. So I don't want to leave. If I leave, what will happen to you, my lord?"

Wenze disagreed, saying, "Although I find it hard to bear right now, I can endure it and it will pass, so there's no need to be abrupt and make the young lady feel wronged."

Although he was in great distress at this time, he still maintained proper etiquette and did not overstep any boundaries.

Lingyan admired his composure in the face of temptation.

But she really hoped that he would be abrupt at this moment and not be so bound by gentlemanly etiquette.

Lingyan then replied, "My lord, when I say I'm willing, I mean it. I'm willing to help you, so I really don't feel wronged."

After saying that, she moved closer to him.

Upon hearing this, Wen Ze suppressed the surging effects of the medicine within him and carefully examined the woman before him.

She had a graceful figure, a beautiful face, and her eyes revealed sincerity and concern.

Her words were so sincere that he naturally believed she was truly willing.

However, the bottom line of etiquette that he firmly upholds cannot be easily crossed.

So he slightly raised his hand to stop her from getting closer.

His voice was hoarse but firm as he said, “I appreciate your kindness, young lady, but I have been taught by my family since childhood that I know right from wrong and I cannot ruin your reputation because of a temporary predicament. Even if this medicine is strong, I am confident that I can control it and I cannot implicate you.”

Despite his trembling body and pain accompanying every word, with veins bulging on his forehead.

Yet it still maintains its dignified posture, like a sturdy bamboo that holds fast to its roots in a strong wind, unmoved.

Upon hearing this, Lingyan abruptly stopped in her tracks.

At the same time, I felt puzzled and confused.

He Jingchuan refused to touch the Fifth Princess last time because he had feelings for her.

But he has no engagement and no one he likes, so why would he do this?

So Lingyan decided to test the waters.

She immediately feigned extreme sadness, lowered her head slightly, bit her lower lip lightly, and asked in a low voice with tears welling up, "Does Your Excellency dislike Jiajia, which is why you refuse to touch her?"

The voice carried a barely perceptible tremor, like the mournful cry of an injured fledgling.

Her eyes welled up with tears, and in the candlelight, she looked even more pitiful.

Upon hearing this, Wenze frowned slightly, a look of pain appearing on his face, as if the effects of the medicine in his body were fiercely battling against his inner resolve.

He took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice steady as he replied, "No, it's just that in this situation, I really don't want to be presumptuous with you, Miss. I come from a prestigious family and have been influenced by my family since childhood. I have always kept propriety, righteousness, integrity, and a sense of shame in mind, so I absolutely cannot put you in an unjust position at this time."

As he spoke, he gripped the clothes at his sides tightly with both hands.

His knuckles turned white from the exertion, as he desperately tried to suppress his body's instinctive urges.

Upon hearing this, Lingyan thought to herself: He really is a gentleman of integrity. I admire him!

But right now, I really don't want you to be so principled!