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

At this point, she finally realized that he had indeed not touched a woman yet, otherwise things would not be like this now.

He must have already consummated his relationship with her.

If that's the case, then she absolutely has to win him over.

Such a fine person must also have excellent character.

She's finally met a newcomer she could work with in the last few years.

Of course she wouldn't let it go.

Lingyan continued, "My lord is a gentleman, which Jiajia greatly admires. However, Jiajia knows a little about medicine. If this medicine cannot be neutralized within three hours, then my lord's blood and qi will reverse, his meridians will become disordered, and he will die. My lord, think about it, is your life more important or your so-called principles? Besides, Jiajia is doing this willingly, and my lord is not forcing Jiajia. Or is it that my lord has someone he loves?"

Wenze was shocked and flustered upon hearing this.

Her heart was in turmoil, and then she replied in a trembling voice, "I do not have a lover."

Lingyan chuckled and said, “If that’s the case, why be so stubborn and inflexible, sir? Your dedication to propriety is certainly admirable, but if you lose your life because of it, all your ambitions and aspirations will vanish like bubbles. With your talent, you could have achieved great things. Are you really going to let this momentary rigidity cause you to perish on New Year’s Eve?”

"Your family has high hopes for you. If you leave, the world will lose a virtuous and capable person, and the fate of many people will be changed because of it. Your insistence at this moment may seem to be protecting your reputation, but in fact you are betraying the expectations of many."

At this point, she smiled nonchalantly and said, "Besides, Jiajia is just a dancer of lowly status. To offer herself to you, sir, is not a disgrace, but an honor. Please take pity on Jiajia and give her a chance to save someone, and also give yourself a chance to live, okay?"

Lingyan spoke earnestly, her eyes filled with anxiety and anticipation.

Wenze was skeptical of what Lingyan said.

Then, with a furrowed brow, he said in a deep voice, "Please turn around first, young lady."

Only after Lingyan turned around as instructed did he slowly get up from the bathtub.

Water droplets slid down his well-defined body, wetting the floor beside the bathtub.

He then quickly grabbed the clothes beside him, dressed himself neatly, and walked out of the room with slightly hurried steps.

The cold wind of the night howled past, making his burning head a little clearer.

He walked through the corridor and headed straight for the resting place of the imperial physicians in the post station.

After a thorough examination by the imperial physicians, it was confirmed that what Lingyan had said was true.

If this medicine is not neutralized within three hours, it will indeed be life-threatening.

Two and a half hours have now passed.

Upon receiving confirmation, Wenze's face grew even paler, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

After thanking the imperial physician, he slowly turned around and dragged his heavy steps back.

Throughout the journey, his thoughts were in turmoil, and his inner struggle intensified.

The conflict between his family's honor, his own ambitions, and his current predicament caused him immense pain.

Back at the door, he took a deep breath, reached for the doorknob, pushed the door open, and then gently closed it.

At this moment, his eyes held a more resolute and complex look, different from his previous clarity.

Lingyan looked up and saw his appearance. She immediately understood that he had received a definite answer from the imperial physician.

Therefore, she was certain that he would compromise.

Her prediction was correct.

At this moment, Wenze walked slowly towards her with slightly heavy but firm steps.

Each step he took seemed to carry with it the intense struggle between his inner self and the will to survive, a struggle against societal norms.

A trace of hesitation remained in his eyes, but more than anything, there was determination and sincerity.

Once he stood before Lingyan, he bowed slightly, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, “What you say is true, Miss. In that case, I apologize for offending you. It was out of necessity and I had no other choice. But please rest assured, Miss, I am not a frivolous person. I will take full responsibility for you. I, Wenze, swear on the honor of my family that I will never abandon you after taking advantage of you. I will definitely give you a proper home.”

His voice was deep and powerful, trembling slightly due to the effects of the medicine, but the solemnity in his words was clearly audible.

His gaze remained firmly fixed on Lingyan's face, as if waiting for her response, or perhaps giving himself the last bit of strength to maintain his conviction.

Ling Yan was not surprised when she heard this.

That's exactly how it should be!

Although he had his own principles, compared to his life, his life was naturally more important.

So she wasn't at all surprised that he would give in at this moment.

To her surprise, even under these circumstances, he still said he would take responsibility for her.

What a responsible man!

After admiring him in her heart, Lingyan tilted her head slightly and gazed at him with affection in her eyes.

Then, she parted her lips slightly, her voice gentle yet firm, and said, "Since you have made it clear, I am overjoyed and have no objections. It is my great fortune to entrust my heart and soul to someone as loyal, righteous, and virtuous as you. Therefore, I am very willing!"

Wen Ze felt a complex mix of emotions as he looked at Ling Yan's affectionate response.

His eyes held less of the confusion and struggle they had just displayed, and more of a sense of responsibility and duty towards the woman before him.

Looking at the stunningly beautiful woman before him, he no longer needed to restrain himself.

His breathing became more rapid, and his chest heaved violently.

Each breath felt like a struggle against the surging, hot air within her body; the exhaled breath was scalding and heavy, carrying a hint of suppressed panting.

His body began to tremble slightly involuntarily, and his legs felt weak.

My previously calm and composed mind was now in complete chaos.

He felt a strange and intense desire surging through his body, shattering his reason.

Then he slowly approached her and gently pressed his lips against Lingyan's lips.

At first, it was just a fleeting touch.

However, in an instant, the effects of the drug overwhelmed his last dam of reason like a surging tide.

He deepened the kiss, his hands unconsciously wrapping around Lingyan's waist, pulling her close to him.

At this moment, all his restraint had vanished, and he erupted like a volcano, completely out of control.

He had forgotten all the constraints and rules of the world, leaving only the instinctive longing and affection for the person before him...

…………

Even after the effects of the drug wore off, he still refused to stop, completely immersed in it.

Sure enough, a man who has just lost his virginity is completely insane.

He didn't stop until five days later, out of concern for Lingyan's health.

Actually, Lingyan didn't feel that her body couldn't hold up. It was mainly because her past experiences were nothing compared to her current situation.

But the fact that he was willing to give up shows that he still understands her very well.

The Wenze she remembered had completely vanished in the past few days.

It wasn't a scene of tranquility and serenity at all; rather, it was one of unrestrained indulgence and infatuation.

Is this still the same Wenze?

The two sat facing each other. Lingyan looked at him with such infatuation, his eyes full of tenderness.

So she asked rather cautiously, "Sir, you know this isn't my first time, so will you find Jiajia unpleasant?"

Upon hearing this, Wenze looked at her with a gentle smile, seemingly unconcerned, and said, "I don't mind at all."

Ling Yan nodded slightly, then asked, "Is it because you enjoy doing this, or because you are irresistibly drawn to me?"

Wenze's fingers were gently resting on Lingyan's hand, caressing it lightly.

His gaze was deep and intense, as if he wanted to see through Ling Yan's very soul.

Hearing Ling Yan's question, he smiled slightly and said, "Your question has stumped me."

His voice was deep and magnetic as he slowly said, “Every moment I spend with you is like fine wine, intoxicating me and making me lose my way. When I first entered this world, I felt that my heart and eyes were filled with you. As for why I was so infatuated, it was like looking at flowers through the fog, blurry and hard to discern. If it is simply because I am indulging in this pleasure, it doesn’t seem entirely true. But if it is only because of you, I cannot say for sure. But I know that I do not want to see you sad, nor do I want to be estranged from you.”

Lingyan was very pleased to hear that he was so frank in telling her.

Instead of deliberately lying to deceive her.

Since that's the case, there are still ten days until the court session on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month.

So enjoy the remaining ten days.

She absolutely could not let this delay her attendance at court.

And presumably, the envoys from the three kingdoms should be departing from Da Zhao by then.

So indulge yourself for these last ten days.