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

Once they were far from the entrance, Jiang Muxue smiled and asked, "Did you ladies come out shopping today specifically for this occasion?"

Her voice was soft and warm, like a spring breeze gently caressing the heart.

Xie Zhiyi smiled and replied, "Yes, that's why they came with me when I came to buy inkstones."

Jiang Muxue's eyes revealed a hint of envy and longing.

She exclaimed sincerely, "These ladies have such a good relationship."

Then he lowered his eyes slightly, revealing a hint of sadness.

The Eighth Princess, being straightforward by nature, saw the girl's somewhat disappointed look and immediately waved her hand, saying, "If you're not busy today, you can come shopping with us!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Muxue looked up in surprise and asked excitedly, "Is that alright?"

She looked at Lingyan when she asked the question, clearly knowing who was in charge.

Ling Yan didn't mind and said with a faint smile, "Of course."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Muxue's face blossomed into a radiant smile, like a spring flower blooming in the sunlight.

She said in a light tone, "Then thank you very much, ladies. I'm sorry to have bothered you today."

The others smiled and said there was no need to be polite, making the atmosphere even more harmonious.

Then, the Ninth Princess said, "Then you go and choose what you need. We'll wait for you here."

Jiang Muxue smiled and replied to the Ninth Princess, "No need, Miss Ninth. Actually, I just came out for a stroll and didn't come here to buy anything."

Her voice was soft and relaxed, giving people a comfortable feeling.

Since that was the case, the group left the shop together and stepped back onto the bustling street.

Jiang Muxue's arrival did not disrupt the original harmony and ease; on the contrary, it was like a breath of fresh air, making the whole atmosphere even more harmonious.

She can easily chat with everyone, whether it's a sophisticated topic or everyday trivia, she blends in perfectly, making people feel like they're basking in a gentle breeze.

This girl has high emotional intelligence and high IQ.

Just then, as they were chatting happily, a girl dressed in mourning clothes, looking disheveled, anxious and flustered, and sweating profusely, suddenly ran in front of them.

She ran straight to them and knelt down in front of the Ninth Princess, her eyes gleaming with pleading.

With a trembling voice, she pleaded, "Please, miss, save me!"

He was filled with despair and helplessness.

After saying that, he reached out to pull at her skirt, but the Ninth Princess dodged him.

Although the Ninth Princess felt sorry for the girl, her instinct as a martial artist kicked in, and before she could even think, she instinctively dodged the attack.

Immediately afterward, the maid behind the Ninth Princess reacted quickly, standing in front of the Ninth Princess without hesitation, her eyes firm and vigilant.

Meanwhile, the other maids followed suit, protecting their respective masters.

Of course, Ling Yan was facing the Dark Guard Ying Shuang.

Upon seeing this, the girl's crying stopped.

Then she continued crying, "Please, ladies, save me!"

Her voice trembled and was weak, as if it might break at any moment.

Just then, several men who looked fierce rushed out from the crowd.

Their eyes were filled with ruthlessness and greed, and they looked both brutal and wild.

Their steps were hurried and heavy, clearly indicating they were chasing after the girl.

The commotion here was so great that it attracted a lot of people.

A large crowd had gathered around them, watching the spectacle and pointing at them.

One of the men pointed at the woman kneeling before the Ninth Princess and shouted, "You little wench! It's your good fortune that I've taken a liking to you, and you still dare to run away!"

His voice was rough and harsh, making people involuntarily frown.

One of his accomplices chimed in, "Exactly! Didn't you sell yourself to bury your father? I'm giving you money to bury him, and you're still not satisfied? You're even going after these girls? You look down on me that much?"

The girl trembled even more upon hearing these words.

Her face was as pale as paper, and her eyes were filled with terror and despair.

She looked at the Ninth Princess, her voice trembling and shrill: "Please, ladies, save me! I sold myself to bury my father, but not only do they refuse to give me money for his funeral, they also want to forcibly take me back! Please, ladies, save me! I don't want to be taken back and tortured by them!"

After saying that, she continued to cry loudly, her tone incredibly pitiful.

The surrounding onlookers showed their sympathy and began to persuade Ling Yan and the others.

"Ladies, please help her. This girl is so pitiful."

"Yes, it's really a tragedy to cry so sadly."

"Yes, let's help her."

Lingyan looked at the crowd of onlookers, then at the people next to her.

The Eighth and Ninth Princesses looked sympathetic and seemed to have decided to help.

The same applies to Yunmeng.

Although she felt a sense of shared misfortune, she wouldn't offer any advice to her young mistress, knowing that her mistress had her own reasons.

Of the group, only Ying Shuang, the Seventh Princess, Xie Zhiyi, Jiang Muxue, and Ling Yan remained expressionless.

Ling Yan looked at the girl kneeling on the ground, a half-smile on her face, and said, "So how do you want us to help you?"

The girl in white on the ground looked up at her upon hearing this, though she couldn't see anything.

However, she replied with delight, "Thank you for saving me, Miss. You only need to give me the money to bury my father, and then I won't have to sell myself anymore."

Ling Yan then asked, her tone rather casual, "Oh? Is that so? What about those people who are pursuing you? Aren't you afraid they'll come after you again?"

The girl in white replied, "As long as we report to the authorities later that they forcibly abducted a woman, they will naturally be arrested and punished by the government, and they will stop bothering me."

Lingyan pressed on, "But their crimes don't warrant death. What will you do when they get out?"

The girl in white replied confidently, "Once they get out, they definitely won't dare to cause any more trouble. They've already been to jail once, so they certainly don't want to go back a second time."

Ling Yan smiled enigmatically and said, "You really do believe them."

At this moment, the Eighth Princess and the Ninth Princess sensed that something was amiss.

My sister-in-law's tone and attitude were off.

The girl was treated as if she were being interrogated, not with any sympathy or pity.

So he withdrew his hand, which was about to give the money.

The onlookers watched them stand there motionless, unmoved by the girl's pleas and cries, and couldn't help but urge them on impatiently.

"Ladies, what's wrong with you all? Why aren't you helping out?" a voice said anxiously, clearly annoyed.

“Yes, this little bit of money is nothing to you. How can you be so stingy that you won’t even help with this little thing?” someone else chimed in, their tone full of reproach.

"That's right, you're all so good-looking, how can you be so vicious!" a sharp voice directly accused.

"Yeah, are we really going to watch this girl be snatched back by these guys?"

Despite the accusations and urging from the crowd, Ling Yan remained unmoved.

She retorted, "Since you all have such overflowing sympathy, why don't you contribute your own money to help?"

One of the older women retorted, "I have no money, but you all look like rich young ladies. How can you be so heartless?"

Ling Yan retorted, "Compassion? What is that? I don't have it."

The woman was taken aback.

Others were also stunned.

This...this...this!

Who is this woman? How dare she say such things in the street?

Ling Yan turned her gaze to the angry middle-aged woman, her tone firm and cold: "Furthermore, how I spend my money is my personal matter, and I can decide for myself. What right do others have to interfere? Just because of your so-called 'pity'?"

The old woman was so angry at Ling Yan's words that her face turned red and she almost fainted.

This!

What does this say?

She was about to continue her rebuttal.

At this moment, Lingyan's gaze shifted again to the white-clad girl kneeling on the ground.

A mocking smile curled at the corner of her lips as she said, "Your acting skills are truly impressive. Look how many people you've fooled."

what?

cheat?

What does it mean?

Upon hearing Ling Yan's words, the girl panicked, her face turned ashen, and her heart pounded wildly.

She looked up at Ling Yan, her eyes filled with fear and unease.

The previously arrogant men realized the situation was bad. They exchanged glances, a hint of panic flashing in their eyes, and hesitated whether to run away first.

Lingyan looked around and reminded everyone in a calm but firm voice: "Everyone, it's good to have compassion, but please be sure to keep your eyes open and don't let those with ulterior motives take advantage of your compassion to commit fraud."

Everyone was in an uproar!

Scam?

So, are you saying these people are just putting on an act to scam money?