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

Lingyan looked at their eager expressions, wanting to know the answer.

Smiling and calmly recounting, "You must have noticed us as soon as we went out today. Seeing our clothes and entourage, you knew we were young ladies from wealthy families. You thought we were sheltered and ignorant of the world, simple, easy to fool, and kind 'fat sheep,' so you devised this plan."

The men and the girl were now trembling with fear and feeling weak.

She was right about everything.

Their faces turned deathly pale, and their bodies began to tremble uncontrollably.

They didn't expect that their plan would be as transparent as a sheet of paper in front of her.

Lingyan continued, "So they prepared everything and waited for us to come out of that shop that sells writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstones. They waited on our way and began their operation as soon as we arrived."

Lingyan then looked at the girl kneeling on the ground, who was in a daze, and said, "You've thought it through. You think the younger the girl, the easier she is to fool. That's why you chose to kneel down and beg my ninth sister out of so many of us. But you didn't expect that my sister has practiced martial arts and has a very strong will."

Upon hearing this, the girl's blank stare snapped back to life, filled with regret and fear.

The onlookers also looked as if they had just realized what was going on.

Lingyan then continued, "Your performance was indeed flawless, but it's unrealistic for a frail woman like you to escape from these adult men. Besides, there were so many people on the road who could have asked you for help, but you chose to come straight into our group of women."

Everyone nodded.

Yes, there are so many people on the street, including quite a few men.

Why did she specifically choose to ask for help from a team that was entirely composed of women?

By this time, the men were already covered in sweat. They tried to escape but found that the road was already surrounded by the crowd, and they couldn't get out at all.

Ling Yan continued, "Furthermore, how could a weak woman who doesn't know martial arts possibly outrun several adult men and travel such a long distance to get here? Does that make sense?"

unreasonable!

The onlookers were all answering in their hearts.

How come this young lady is so clever and can spot so many flaws, while they didn't notice anything at all?

They're not the only ones who think this way.

The Eighth Princess and the Ninth Princess thought the same thing.

Looking at the expressions of Seventh Sister, Xie Zhiyi, and Jiang Muxue, it was clear that they had all noticed it long ago, but the two of them just didn't see anything at all.

Lingyan then looked at the men and said, "Besides, your acting is far inferior to this young lady's. Although you tried your best to make fierce expressions, it's easy to tell whether you're the real culprit or a fake one."

is it?

Everyone looked puzzled.

You can tell at a glance?

How come they didn't notice?

Lingyan concluded, "So there was no such thing as selling oneself to bury one's father. The actor playing the father's corpse lying over there probably ran away long ago. You assumed we were stupid and easy to fool, and that we would feel sorry for you and readily give you the money so you could squander it, right?"

The girl and the men were now ashen-faced.

That's amazing! How could she be so accurate? It's as if she saw it with her own eyes; she guessed everything correctly.

The onlookers shared the same thoughts.

That's just too clever and too perceptive.

Lingyan had just hinted to her guards to report to the authorities, and at that moment, the Prefect of the Capital had arrived.

The officers and soldiers who arrived didn't recognize Ling Yan and the others at all. After briefly inquiring about the situation, they immediately took them all away.

The onlookers applauded and cheered loudly.

It is always a cause for celebration and satisfaction to bring swindlers and bad guys to justice.

They certainly got to see a spectacular show today.

Everyone applauded and praised Ling Yan.

I don't know how this young lady's brain works, how come it's so sharp!

Despite the praise from everyone, Lingyan showed no signs of smugness.

Instead, he smiled and said goodbye to them before leaving with the people around him.

It was lunchtime.

They then found a restaurant with elegant decor and a tranquil environment for their meal.

After entering a beautifully decorated private room on the second floor and closing the door, Lingyan slowly removed her veil, revealing her stunningly beautiful face.

At this moment, the group sat around the table. The Eighth Princess looked at Lingyan with bright eyes and said, "Sister-in-law, you are amazing! Not only can you see so many flaws, but you can also guess their thoughts perfectly!"

The Ninth Princess also looked at Ling Yan with a face full of admiration and fervor.

Lingyan smiled and shook her head, saying softly, "It's not just me who can see it. Seventh Sister, Zhiyi, and the Princess also saw it. Besides, it's not hard to guess what these people are thinking; it's all written clearly on their faces."

If she can't even see through such simple and clumsy tricks, then she shouldn't be in this business.

The Ninth Princess said dejectedly, "Are only my Eighth Sister and I that stupid? You are all so smart."

Seeing this, the Seventh Princess gently patted her head and smiled tenderly, "Our Little Nine isn't stupid, she's just been protected too much and hasn't seen these dark things. But our Little Nine is also very capable, her martial arts are so strong, she protected our whole ship that day."

Xie Zhiyi continued, "The Ninth Princess is truly amazing, more amazing than any of us. She is incredibly skilled at such a young age. As the saying goes, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, and the Ninth Princess has certainly built many such pagodas."

Lingyan smiled and comforted her, saying, "We are all unique, each with our own strengths and weaknesses. No one is perfect. You are good at martial arts, but we are not. Don't compare your weaknesses with other people's strengths."

The Ninth Princess recalled the day she went boating on the lake. Yes, she was a hero! She protected so many people.

And so I was instantly comforted.

A smile returned to her face.

At this moment, the Eighth Princess looked at everyone expectantly and asked, "What about me? What are my strengths?"

Lingyan smiled and said, "You are innocent, straightforward, kind, and bright. You live a carefree and happy life, treat everyone sincerely, never envy or resent others, and do not have a bad temper or princess syndrome. You have a rare childlike heart, which is something that most people in the world cannot compare to."

A pure heart is the rarest thing; how many people in the world are like her? It is truly precious.

The Eighth Princess was surprised that her sister-in-law praised her so much.

I was both surprised and delighted.

Moreover, every word was genuine and sincere praise, without any falsehood.

She had long been tired of the praise from the palace; it was all flattery based on her status as a princess, without a trace of sincerity.

But her sister-in-law was different; she praised her simply because of who she was, without the slightest hint of falsehood.

The Eighth Princess's smile instantly became as warm and bright as the spring sunshine.

She looked at Lingyan with emotion and promised, "Thank you, sister-in-law. I will definitely continue to keep this innocence."

Jiang Muxue agreed, saying, "The Eighth Princess is lively and cheerful, and lives such a free life that we can't compare to her."

Princess Bajie was even happier to hear this and replied to Jiang Muxue with a smile, "Thank you for the compliment. I will continue to work hard."

By this time, all the dishes had been served, and the group began to enjoy their lunch.

The maids were all eating together at the table next to them.

Before Lingyan got married, she always ate at the same table as Yunmeng.

There were only the two of them in the left and right courtyards. Lingyan didn't have any concept of hierarchy, so the two of them had remained like this for many years.

This only completely changed after she got married.

Yunmeng always adhered to the proper etiquette of respecting hierarchy, so Lingyan did not insist further and respected her choice.

During the meal, Lingyan noticed that the Eighth Princess and the Ninth Princess ate the most, which was completely different from what she had imagined for the noble ladies of the capital.

The Seventh Princess and Xie Zhiyi also ate quite a lot, which was a normal amount of food.

Jiang Muxue, however, not only eats only vegetarian food but also consumes only a very small amount.

He then put down his chopsticks and watched them eat.

No, do they have to go to such lengths to maintain their figure?

She only eats about the amount of food that would be enough for two pieces of pastry. Isn't she hungry?

Then she noticed Jiang Muxue's expression as she watched them eat.

His expression was complicated.

There is envy, there is longing.

There is nostalgia, and there is bitterness.

In the end, however, he reverted to his resolute demeanor, devoid of any emotion.

Ling Yan raised an eyebrow.

This looks like there's a story behind it.