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

Lingyan and Xiao Muyao returned to the mansion.

After taking a bath, the two lay side by side on the bed.

Xiao Muyao seemed a little down, and Lingyan naturally understood why.

She asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Are you jealous? Are you angry?"

Xiao Muyao looked at her and shook his head.

Then he said in a low voice, "I know perfectly well that you feel the same way about him as you do about me, and I also know perfectly well that you didn't have any other feelings for him when you were thirteen. But I just feel that he has held a place in your heart for more than two years. He is the young general you have always remembered. I am not angry, just a little uncomfortable."

Lingyan understood.

Then, with a bright smile, she said, "If I were to say who I've remembered the two of you for the longest, it would naturally be you. Don't forget that you've been my fiancé since birth. I've remembered you for fifteen years. Have you forgotten that?"

Xiao Muyao only remembered after hearing this.

Instantly, all feelings of discomfort and jealousy vanished.

Yup!

He is the person Yan'er has kept in her heart the longest!

No one else can compare.

He was instantly overjoyed.

Joy radiated from the corners of his eyes and brows.

After a moment, he seemed to remember something, turned to look at Ling Yan, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and expectation: "So what have you thought of me all these years?"

Without thinking, Ling Yan replied, "He is a stranger I have never met before, yet he feels very familiar."

Of course. Before she moved to that courtyard when she was eight years old, everyone in the mansion, from masters to servants, would often talk about him.

Later, they moved to that courtyard, and every time they sneaked out, they would hear things about him.

She was somewhat familiar with him, because she grew up hearing his name.

They were strangers because they had never met before, and she didn't care what kind of person he was.

Because no matter what kind of person he is, even if she were to marry him, she wouldn't care about him at all, and he wouldn't be in her heart at all.

Whether in her past life or this one, her main motto is to live for the moment, so she does whatever makes her happy and acts freely and unrestrainedly according to her own will.

As a duke's daughter, she was a member of the upper class, never having to worry about food or drink, always being waited on hand and foot, and never having to struggle for a living. She lived a life of unparalleled comfort.

She didn't have any grand wishes; she just wanted to live quietly until she reached adulthood and got married.

They never even considered running away.

Even if the emperor can't remember her, he will be furious when he finds out she escaped.

Because he would think that she dared to disregard imperial authority, look down on the royal family, and even dare to elope with a royal marriage, so he would definitely send people to hunt her down.

For a weak woman like her, who couldn't even kill a chicken, to escape the royal army's pursuit was simply a pipe dream.

She wasn't as powerful as the other transmigrated sisters, who not only had cheat codes but also possessed superb martial arts skills and considerable influence and strength.

She has nothing, she's just a useless piece of trash.

Even if we assume she managed to evade the search...

But as a weak woman, she could hardly move an inch in ancient times. Putting aside the problem of direction, there were many wild animals in ancient times, and if she was not careful, she would be eaten to pieces.

Besides, she was a weak woman, and such a beautiful one at that. She could already foresee what kind of situation she would encounter outside.

Therefore, escaping is simply not an option.

So she calmed down and lived her life peacefully, waiting to get married.

If she is satisfied with the prince after marriage, she will live a good life; if not, she will deal with it later.

She didn't have any grand ambitions, like other time-traveling heroines who have made a name for themselves; she just wanted to live her life well.

The only pity is that her husband is a prince, so for the sake of her life, she can't go looking for other young men in the future.

She couldn't disobey the imperial decree; her future husband was definitely him, and she had to marry him no matter what.

However, she kept hearing people say that he was very handsome and had a good character, which made her feel a little more at ease.

So this was what she thought of him before she married him; nothing special.

She was just a stranger prince she had to marry.

I neither like nor dislike it.

No hatred, no resentment.

Upon hearing the reply, Xiao Muyao pondered for a moment and understood her thoughts.

It’s really her!

As expected of her!

She's always been this ruthless yet "passionate."

However, I had anticipated her thoughts, so there was nothing to be disappointed or sad about.

So the two did some pre-sleep exercises and then lay down to rest.

He Jingchuan was so excited by her words that he couldn't sleep.

He was the young general she had remembered since she was thirteen.

She had actually met him that year.

She had remembered him for two years; how could he not be overjoyed!

That's enough.

He is already very satisfied.

He's not that greedy; things are already really good as they are.

He recalled the day they first met at the estate, when she said she had seen him before, though he didn't know at the time when she had met him.

Now we finally know the answer.

He lay in bed like that, laughing until dawn.

………………

The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, the Second Prince hurriedly entered the palace.

With a solemn expression, he hurried toward Consort Shu's palace, his heart heavy with the weight of the plan's failure and his unease.

Inside Consort Shu's palace, a magnificent yet oppressive atmosphere permeated the space.

Upon hearing the Second Prince's report, Consort Shu's usually gentle and beautiful face instantly twisted, and a fierce glint flashed in her eyes, as if she wanted to tear all the luxurious decorations in the room to shreds.

She suddenly flicked her sleeve, and with a "crash," the exquisite porcelain in the hall shattered and scattered all over the floor, just like her broken heart at that moment.

The plan, which seemed foolproof, unfortunately failed.

How could she not be furious!

The original plan was to use that classmate to feed him something containing poppies every day, and he would become addicted in less than a month.

These poppies are now in their hands, making it impossible for He Jingchuan to find them.

At that point, he'll have no choice but to beg them for his brother's sake.

As long as they control his brother, he will obediently stand on their side, become their person, and follow their orders.

Do whatever you're told.

Such a huge benefit was theirs, but who would have thought it would fail!

After venting her anger, Consort Shu suppressed her rage and asked, "How did you fail?"

The Second Prince lowered his head and replied, "Yesterday, the Sixth Prince and his Princess were also in that restaurant. Our men were watching them, and we were about to succeed, but the Sixth Prince and his wife suddenly stopped us, saying that they liked the shape of the pastry."

"After that, they were inside, and our people didn't dare to get close. We don't know what they said, but we know that after a while, they went to the private room next door with He Jin'an, Jin Yuhuan, and Xia Yifei. After a long time, He Jingchuan arrived, and they left together. We don't know what they said in detail."

Upon hearing this, Consort Shu's anger intensified. She gritted her teeth and said bitterly, "Heaven is truly against me! This sixth prince and his wife have become stumbling blocks in my plans! Whether they did it intentionally or unintentionally, I will settle this score with them sooner or later!"

But she's more inclined to believe they discovered something.

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that the three people involved in this matter were brought to the private room next door?

Now, all they can do is be thankful that they only know the facts of the matter, but not who is behind it all.

Otherwise, wouldn't they be exposed?

This time, however, he failed. He Jingchuan will definitely be even more vigilant and protect his brother like an iron barrel.

It will be too difficult to make a move next time.

But that's okay, there's always a chance for a breakthrough.

For now, all we can do is wait and see, and wait for this opportunity.

After thinking it through, Consort Shu advised the Second Prince: "You must behave yourself during this time. Remember to keep a low profile and do not make any mistakes. Do not reveal any flaws and do not let anyone see through you. Keep a low profile."

Consort Shu's tone was resolute and unquestionable. She looked at the Second Prince with piercing eyes, "Did you understand?"

The second prince felt a chill run down his spine and quickly bowed, replying, "Your subject will remember Your Majesty's teachings and will certainly be careful in his words and actions."

After he finished speaking, he secretly raised his eyes and saw that Consort Shu's eyes had regained their usual calmness and profundity, as if her rage just now was only a brief storm.