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

At that moment, He Jingchuan, whom they were talking about, had just arrived at Xiangyun Tower without stopping.

After entering Qingfeng Pavilion, he first went up to He Jin'an and carefully examined him. Seeing that he was safe and sound, his tense nerves finally relaxed, and the weight in his heart was lifted.

No one knows how panicked he was when he heard from his brother's bodyguards in the military camp that his brother had almost been poisoned.

He was anxious and worried the whole way.

Seeing him safe and sound now, I feel both relieved and apprehensive.

Although he didn't know the details, he knew it was related to them because of the guilty and flustered look in the eyes of the two kids.

He then glared at the two of them with eyes as sharp as knives.

The two were so frightened by this powerful aura that they broke out in a cold sweat, their faces turned pale, and they almost knelt down before him.

At the critical moment, He Jin'an smiled and spoke up to stop him, saying, "Brother, I'm fine. I'll tell you about it when we get back. They made mistakes, but they were all taken advantage of."

Upon hearing this, He Jingchuan finally turned his gaze away from the two of them.

Then he looked at Lingyan and Xiao Muyao with questioning eyes.

Xiao Muyao and Ling Yan nodded.

He Jingchuan then realized that this matter was not so simple and could not be interfered with by two children.

However, now is clearly not the right time or place to discuss this.

Lingyan then smiled and instructed Jin Yuhuan and Xia Yifei, "After you go back today, tell your respective heads of households about this matter. Don't tell anyone else. Just follow the instructions of the heads of your households for the subsequent arrangements. Do you understand?"

Look at these dozen or so little boys today, they're all from the same academy.

Judging from their attire and status, they must be studying at Sheng'an Academy, the top-ranked academy in the Great Zhao Dynasty, which is only accessible to members of the royal family and noble clans.

Sheng'an Academy is a royal academy.

Those who can enter this academy are the descendants of the most prestigious families in the Great Zhao Dynasty.

Apart from members of the royal family, the other households were staffed by dukes, marquises, generals, ministers, or court officials.

These ministers generally held official positions of the fifth rank or higher.

Those who can reach this position are all old foxes and seasoned veterans; they certainly know how to handle this matter and have a clear understanding of what to do.

Both of them nodded seriously in agreement.

Lingyan then looked at Xia Yifei and instructed him, "If that person comes looking for you again, don't handle it alone. Tell the person in charge of the household."

Xia Yifei nodded solemnly in agreement.

Lingyan thought that person probably wouldn't come.

First, they were afraid of being exposed.

If this succeeds, they will naturally come to He Jingchuan to expose themselves.

But the plan failed, and of course they were afraid of being exposed.

Secondly, given Xia Yifei's status, he wouldn't dare to approach her again and again.

Of course, they wouldn't dare to harm him.

Telling him now is just in case.

Before the group left, Lingyan reminded the three children, especially Jin Yuhuan and Xia Yifei.

She looked at them and carefully instructed them: "Apart from the heads of your respective households, no matter who asks about what happened today, you must say that I want to ask about how to make pastries. Whether it is your classmates, teachers, family members, or your personal servants, do you understand?"

The three nodded to indicate that they understood.

Finally, Lingyan reminded them, "When you go out later, don't show anything unusual. If you really don't know what to do, just think of the happiest thing in your life and smile. Smiling is always a good thing."

Of course, He Jin'an is an exception.

Because he has a naturally expressionless face, and he never shows any unusual expression.

It was mainly addressed to the other two children.

After hearing this, the two carefully tidied each other's appearance.

Then, trying to recall the happiest things in my life, I started to smile.

Lingyan looked on with satisfaction, and the other three were also very satisfied.

So the group opened the door and walked out of Qingfeng Pavilion.

After we arrived next door, the dozen or so children there also had to leave.

After exchanging greetings, the group went downstairs together.

When they came downstairs to the gate, the children were all picked up by carriages from their respective mansions.

Only Ling Yan, Xiao Muyao, He Jingchuan, and He Jin'an remained.

Just as they finished saying goodbye and were about to leave.

Jiang Muxue suddenly appeared.

She looked at the group and first bowed respectfully to Ling Yan and Xiao Muyao.

Then, when she looked at He Jingchuan, her eyes seemed to be moistened by gentle spring water.

The previous polite smile had subtly become tinged with more indescribable emotions.

Although it wasn't ostentatious or obvious, it was enough for everyone present to keenly perceive that subtle emotion.

Lingyan maintained a detached attitude, as if all the turmoil had nothing to do with her. She stood quietly to the side, watching everything from the perspective of an observer.

Xiao Muyao, however, raised the corners of his mouth with interest, his eyes gleaming with anticipation for a show.

He Jin'an then secretly turned his gaze to his elder brother, trying to catch a subtle change in his emotions from his cold and stern face.

However, He Jingchuan simply frowned, remained silent, and did not react at all.

Actually, he wanted to see Ling Yan, but he couldn't cause her trouble in public, so he held back.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Muxue felt a pang of sorrow in her heart.

She bit her lip, trying hard not to lose control of her emotions.

Even though her heart was in turmoil, she maintained a smile on her face, a smile that concealed a hint of bitterness and helplessness.

She showed no signs of anything amiss.

Instead, she smiled and said, "It's truly fate that we meet here."

It wasn't actually fate.

She had been keeping an eye on He Jingchuan's whereabouts, and only rushed over to see him when she knew he had arrived.

Seeing his indifferent attitude towards her, she had no choice but to speak first.

But before she could get a response from him, she was already starting to lose her smile.

Seeing that the beauty was about to lose her composure, Lingyan smiled and said, "It is indeed a coincidence. I am truly destined to meet the princess."

Jiang Muxue looked at Ling Yan and gave her a grateful smile.

Ling Yan returned the smile in kind.

Then He Jingchuan looked at Ling Yan and Xiao Muyao and said, "My brother and I have other matters to attend to, so we'll take our leave now."

The two nodded in response.

He Jingchuan then pulled He Jinan away, never once glancing at Jiang Muxue.

Jiang Muxue watched his departing figure, feeling somewhat unsteady.

She was overwhelmed with mixed feelings, and the sense of loss and helplessness almost consumed her.

She barely managed to maintain her composure, bowed to Lingyan and Xiao Muyao in farewell, and left the scene with slightly unsteady steps.

Sitting in the carriage on the way back to her residence, she finally revealed her true emotions, shedding all pretense and showing an expression of extreme sadness on her face.

Tears kept falling, one by one.

why?

Why was he so heartless towards her?

Even if she doesn't exist!

Seven years!

Seven whole years!

She had waited and longed for him for countless days and nights, pouring her youth and deep affection into him, only to be met with such indifference and resolute rejection.

She loved him for seven years and waited for him for seven years.

But what about him?

He even treated her like a stranger.

However, she will never give up.

Since he was so cold and ruthless, she decided to start with the people around him.

Let's start with his only relative, his younger brother.

He cares so much about his brother, so if she wins his heart, she'll be close to success.

Dealing with children shouldn't be difficult.

At this moment, the two brothers who had been targeted by Jiang Muxue had just returned to the mansion.

He Jin'an then spoke first, asking curiously, "Brother, did you notice the way that princess looked at you? Her eyes were full of affection. What do you think, brother?"

He Jingchuan said nonchalantly, "I noticed it. Her gaze was so direct, how could I not notice? But you shouldn't keep staring at young ladies like that, it's too impolite."

He Jin'an retorted, "I wasn't staring at her the whole time. But brother, you said we shouldn't stare at young ladies all the time, but weren't you staring at Princess Rui the whole time? Isn't that impolite?"

He Jingchuan paused.

Is it so obvious?

He has already been very restrained and discreet.