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

A young man in brocade robes was seen leading a beautiful young woman out.

The young girl was held tightly by the young man. She struggled violently, her hands held firmly by his, as if he were trying to pull her into an abyss.

She cried helplessly, her voice trembling with pleading: "Young master, please, don't take me away, I'm already engaged."

The young man in brocade robes burst into laughter upon hearing this.

With an arrogant and disdainful tone, he said, "A engagement? Is your fiancé even worth a single hair of mine? I am the young master of the Marquis of Ande's mansion."

Ling Yan understood.

No wonder not a single person in the crowd dared to step forward to stop them.

This young master of the Marquis of Ande's mansion is notorious for his prowess in eating, drinking, gambling, and whoring; he is a well-known playboy in the capital.

Seeing that the young lady was dumbfounded and staring wide-eyed in fear, the young master Sun felt even more smug.

He looked at the girl, a lewd glint in his eyes.

With a hint of smugness and arrogance in his tone, he said, "Now you know how high my status is, right? What kind of behavior is this, crying and whining? It's your good fortune that I've taken a liking to you. Hurry up and come with me, and I guarantee you'll live a life of luxury from now on."

Lingyan sighed.

It seems like you can find these kinds of scenes of spoiled brats forcibly abducting women everywhere.

He was about to signal Ying Shuang to save her.

Suddenly, the door of the private room next door opened, and a figure stepped out, saying sternly, "Let her go!"

Upon hearing this, Young Master Sun looked up.

Upon seeing the speaker, he sneered, "So it's our renowned Vice Minister of Justice! I haven't broken any laws, are you going to arrest me?"

Lingyan turned her head to look.

Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice?

This is Meng Huai'an, who came from a poor family but studied hard for the imperial examinations and became famous in the capital after winning the top scholar title at the age of sixteen.

In just six short years, he has risen to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

The future looks incredibly promising.

Most importantly, he climbed to his current position entirely through his own abilities.

Unlike other children of officials and the wealthy, they did not rely on their parents.

He must be a formidable character.

At this moment, facing the arrogant and domineering Young Master Sun, he said in a calm yet powerful voice: "Forcibly taking a woman is a crime, and should be punished with fifty strokes of the cane and three years of penal servitude."

Every word is as hard as iron and stone, leaving no room for doubt.

However, Young Master Sun was not afraid at all; instead, he wore a contemptuous smile on his face.

His tone was full of sarcasm and disdain as he said, "Those are laws designed for the lowly. I am a young master of a marquis's mansion. Do you dare to arrest me?"

After saying that, he looked at him with a provocative smile, knowing that someone born into poverty and without any connections would never dare to offend him.

At this point, the Ninth Princess was so angry that she could no longer bear it.

Looking at Young Master Sun's arrogant and domineering demeanor, she was filled with anger.

She was also afraid that Meng Huai'an would compromise and back down because of Young Master Sun's status, and let this bully go.

Without hesitation, she leaped from the second floor, her movements as lithe as a swallow.

Everyone gasped in surprise and turned to look at the petite and delicate girl.

She moved with lightning speed, instantly rushing to Young Master Sun's side.

Then, without hesitation, he threw punches, one after another, until Young Master Sun was bruised and swollen.

While hitting him, he angrily shouted, "I'll teach you a lesson for forcibly taking a woman from the common people and for your lawlessness! How dare a mere young master of a marquis's mansion bully others and act so arrogantly! I'll teach you a lesson today!"

Upon seeing this, the woman was immediately terrified and fled in panic.

Although the Ninth Princess's fists were small, each strike was as ruthless as a hard stone, leaving Young Master Sun with no good spots all over his body.

Young Master Sun's mouth was so crooked that he could barely speak, and his eyes were filled with terror, fear, and despair.

He had already recognized her as the Ninth Princess, so naturally he dared not resist, and of course he was no match for her anyway, and could only let her keep hitting him.

Lingyan saw that the fire was almost at its peak and worried that if the fighting continued, someone might really die.

Although he is a menace and it wouldn't be a pity if he were beaten to death, Xiao Jiu absolutely cannot kill a young master of a noble family in front of everyone.

So she spoke up to stop him, saying, "Xiao Jiu, that's enough. If you keep hitting him, he'll be gone. If you're still not satisfied, aren't all those lackeys who follow him still around?"

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Princess stopped what she was doing and threw the dying Young Master Sun on the ground like trash.

Then she raised her head, her eyes gleaming with excitement, and looked at the trembling lackeys.

She strode towards them.

The lackeys were terrified and tried to escape, but it was too late.

After the Ninth Princess had given each of the eight men a severe beating, they dragged the half-dead Young Master Sun away in a hurry.

They dared not linger here for even a moment, as if a ghost was chasing them.

The people in the restaurant looked at the Ninth Princess with fear in their hearts.

They quickly paid the bill and left.

This is a female demon, not someone to be trifled with!

It's best to stay away.

After venting her frustrations, the Ninth Princess felt refreshed, as if all her unhappiness had dissipated into the air with those punches and kicks.

She returned to the second floor with a beaming smile, a smile that revealed a sense of boldness and untamed spirit.

At this moment, everyone was standing in the corridor.

Meng Huai'an stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your subject pays respects to the Seventh Princess, Eighth Princess, Ninth Princess, Princess Rui, Princess Wenyi, and Miss Xie."

When he straightened up, Lingyan asked with a smile, "How did Lord Meng recognize me?"

She had already put on her hat when she left the private room.

Meng Huai'an replied respectfully, "I have heard your voice before, and naturally I have remembered it."

Lingyan sized up this youngest and most brilliant second-ranked scholar since the founding of the Great Zhao Kingdom.

Why is it second?

Because He Jingchuan was the first one.

At the age of fourteen, he became the youngest scholar to achieve the highest rank in the history of the Great Zhao Kingdom.

It stunned the world at the time.

Everyone was amazed and full of admiration.

But later...

Never mind, let's get back to Meng Huai'an.

He was dressed in a black robe as dark as midnight, his body tall and straight, the collar turned up high, encircling his resolute chin, adding to his cold and aloof demeanor.

Her sleeves swayed gently in the wind, like dark clouds, exuding an elegant yet composed aura.

The dark clothes seemed to have become one with him, fully embodying his coldness, composure, and determination.

He truly was a man of exceptional grace and elegance, with striking features and captivating eyes that seemed to pierce the heavens.

His handsome appearance captivated the world; his elegant demeanor and graceful bearing were unparalleled.

Her lips, painted vermilion, held a faint smile; her hair, like flowing ink, cascaded over her shoulders.

Her flowing robes and ethereal beauty made her seem like Song Yu descended to earth.

He was totally her type, but unfortunately, the handsome man already had someone else in his heart.

Then she wouldn't have any feelings for him.

After exchanging pleasantries, Meng Huai'an, seeing that the others had no further instructions, politely bowed and took his leave.

As he was about to leave, his gaze inadvertently swept over the Seventh Princess, his eyes revealing a subtle and hidden emotion.

Lingyan keenly noticed this scene and gave the Seventh Princess a meaningful smile.

It's a pity that the Seventh Princess didn't notice.

Actually, his gaze was quite subtle, but Ling Yan was no ordinary person, so she could naturally see through it.

From the moment the Ninth Princess was fighting downstairs, she noticed that Meng Huai'an kept glancing in their direction, and specifically at the Seventh Princess.

You have a good eye!

However, it's uncertain whether the Seventh Princess will like him, and the two may not even end up together!

Let's just wait and see; she won't interfere or get involved.

As night deepened, the group said their goodbyes and went their separate ways, each with their hearts filled with the day's gains and joy.

Lingyan sat in the carriage returning to the Prince's Mansion, the lights inside the carriage incredibly soft.

She gently turned her head and looked at Yunmeng, who was completely silent to the side, and asked, "Did something upset you today?"

Yunmeng lowered her head and replied in a low voice, "Yes."

Lingyan sighed, her tone full of gentleness and understanding, "Eight years have passed. You are mine now, so don't think about the past anymore."

Yunmeng shook her head and hurriedly explained, "No, Your Highness, I don't think about them often. Your Highness has been very good to me all these years. I am very satisfied with my current life and am very happy. It was only when I saw that girl today that I remembered them."

Lingyan smiled gently and said, "You don't need to be nervous. We've known each other for many years, so I naturally understand what you're thinking. I don't mean to blame you. Although you don't think about them often, you've had a knot in your heart all these years. I just hope you can untie that knot and live a more relaxed life from now on."

With tears blurring her vision, Yunmeng looked at her with emotion and choked out, "Your Highness, you are so kind. I understand now."

Ling Yan smiled with relief and said, "It's good that you understand."