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

The Seventh Princess then quickly reassured her, "Mother, don't worry. Right now, apart from Sixth Brother and Sixth Sister-in-law, Father, and us, Eighth and Ninth Princesses, no one else has heard about the marriage alliance. I have already figured out a way to escape, so Mother, don't panic."

Consort Min breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

My tense nerves finally relaxed.

The Ninth Prince also felt relieved.

He was probably around twenty years old, with a tall and straight posture, like a vigorous pine tree. Although he had not yet been fully sculpted by the years, he already showed an extraordinary demeanor.

With fair skin, well-defined features, sharp eyebrows that slant upwards, and deep, unfathomable eyes that reveal the turmoil within.

Dressed in a dark brocade robe, the flowing fabric revealed no arrogance, but rather a restrained and composed demeanor.

The white jade belt around his waist was simple and elegant, and his eyes showed no youthful impetuosity, only a composure and calmness beyond his years.

He is like the most obscure star in the night sky; though not dazzling, he possesses a lasting and profound radiance that cannot be ignored.

At this moment, he frowned and asked, "What method?"

The Seventh Princess was unusually shy and spoke in a low voice with her eyes downcast: "The solution is for me to get married early. Minister Meng Huai'an of the Ministry of Justice has been fond of me for many years. I have already met him today. He is very happy to become my consort and has just asked the Emperor for my hand in marriage, but the Emperor did not agree."

After listening, the two nodded in thought.

This is indeed a good idea.

Meng Huai'an was indeed a good man.

It's wonderful that he still has feelings for Xiao Qi.

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Prince frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a thoughtful expression. He slowly asked, "Father's refusal to agree clearly indicates he is still hesitant. What are your thoughts?"

The Seventh Princess turned her head slightly and looked at Consort Min, saying, "Next, we will have to trouble Mother. Sixth Sister-in-law said that you should go to Father and play the victim, as pitiful as possible, and then reveal that the children of the imperial family do nothing, yet the national treasury allocates a large sum of money to support them every year. It is time for the imperial family to contribute. Father will make the rest of the decision."

Lingyan felt that while there were certainly loyal and virtuous people among the imperial clan, there were far more useless and lazy individuals who did not strive for progress.

They do nothing all day, indulging in sensual pleasures and squandering the country's precious resources; they are truly parasites on the nation.

The money wasted by the royal family was the blood and sweat of the people and the cornerstone of the country's development.

These members of the royal family, however, are like parasites, eroding the future of the nation.

Emperor Jingzhao's hesitation at this moment would surely vanish upon seeing the annual expenditures of these imperial clansmen.

He will definitely be shocked, angry, and feel an unprecedented injustice.

He used his hard-earned money to support these idle members of the royal family, yet as the emperor, he seemed so powerless to even protect a daughter from the suffering of a marriage alliance.

Therefore, the selection of a marriage partner will definitely be made from within the royal family.

Emperor Jingzhao would have thought: Good! I spend so much money every year supporting a bunch of good-for-nothings, and I've never lived such a comfortable life.

Now they want me to marry my daughter off to a foreign land, forcing me to endure the pain of separation from my own flesh and blood.

Why should I suffer so much while you people live such comfortable lives?

He must feel extremely unfair.

Then they would target the royal family.

This person will inevitably fall to a member of the royal family.

The Seventh Princess can then escape.

Who can understand how furious Lingyan was when she saw the enormous amount of silver they spent each year?

She can't change the current situation now, but can't she change it in the future?

She'll make sure these good-for-nothings never have to live such a comfortable life again.

After listening, Consort Min and the Ninth Prince understood the crux of the matter.

I felt a sudden sense of clarity, as if the fog had been cleared and I could see the glimmer of hope.

Then Consort Min changed into a flawless white palace dress, the flowing fabric of which seemed to carry a hint of sorrow and fragility.

She even made up her makeup to look incredibly pitiful before going to the Imperial Study to play the victim.

………………

As night falls, countless stars twinkle like glittering gems set in the vast sky.

The moon hung high in the night sky, its cool light illuminating the entire tranquil courtyard.

It also illuminated the man and woman in the courtyard.

He Jingchuan was a few steps away from Ling Yan at this moment.

He stared intently at the alluring woman opposite him.

She wore an exotic red dress, the fabric of which was a vibrant red with mysterious and intricate patterns embroidered in gold thread, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.

Her skin was as white as snow, and it appeared even more fair and delicate against the backdrop of her red dress. Her slender neck was as graceful as a swan's, and her collarbone was exquisite and captivating.

The red dress had a V-shaped neckline, revealing a small patch of delicate skin and an exquisite collarbone chain, the gemstones on the chain shimmering with an unusual light.

A golden belt cinched her waist, accentuating her slender figure, and a string of bells hung from it, jingling softly with her every step.

Her long skirt trailed on the ground, swaying gracefully like a blooming red lotus. On her wrists, she wore a pair of red jade bracelets, which complemented her red dress and made her look even more elegant.

Her long, black hair, flowing like a waterfall, was casually draped behind her, with a few strands gently lifted by the breeze, adding to her carefree and unrestrained air.

Wrapped in this exotic red dress, she resembled a fairy who had stepped out of a mysterious land, her beauty beyond compare.

Then, she looked at He Jingchuan with a captivating smile and began to dance gracefully.

Her figure was graceful, her waist swayed gently, and every movement was full of suppleness and strength.

Her red dress fluttered in the wind, seemingly alive, perfectly matching her dance steps.

Her arms moved like serpents, her slender fingers drawing graceful arcs in the air, and the silver bells on her wrists jingled crisply with each movement, as if telling an ancient and mysterious story.

Her toes lightly touched the ground as she twirled and leaped, her figure as light as a swallow, her flowing skirt like a blooming flower, displaying breathtaking beauty under the moonlight.

Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, flying with her movements. A few strands clung to her slightly sweaty cheeks, adding to her allure.

Her fingertips lightly brushed across the air, as if they could pluck the strings of people's hearts and create ripples.

Her arms rose and fell with the rhythm of the music, and her red dress fluttered, like a blooming red peony swaying gracefully in the wind.

Her eyes shimmered with an alluring light in the moonlight, like a deep starry sky.

Her eyes were sometimes alluring, sometimes dreamy, as if they could see into people's hearts and make them fall into her trap without them even realizing it.

Every turn and every jump she makes is full of endless charm, making it impossible to look away.

She seemed to merge with the moonlight, her red dress, and the entire universe. Her body radiated a captivating glow under the moonlight, like a piece of jade that had been refined by time, becoming all the more precious and alluring.

He Jingchuan's gaze was fixed on her, staring at her intently, as if he had lost his soul.

His breathing became rapid and heavy, his heart pounded like a drum, a surge of heat coursed through his lower abdomen, and his body reacted involuntarily.

However, there was no hint of blasphemy in his eyes, only endless fascination and amazement.

His heart was pounding uncontrollably, as if it were about to burst out of his chest.

He forgot to breathe, forgot everything around him; the whole world consisted only of the breathtakingly beautiful woman before him.

He was completely captivated by her every smile, every gesture, and every move.

The enchanting dance came to an end.

He Jingchuan looked at his Ah Ling, who was walking towards him with a smile, and his heart almost stopped.

Seeing his dazed look, Lingyan laughed and said, "You're so confused, hurry up and snap out of it."

He Jingchuan was clearly still lost in thought. He was slightly out of breath and said in a very low, hoarse voice, "Is this the reward you promised me during the day?"

Ling Yan nodded slightly, wrapped her arms around his neck, and asked with a smile, "Yes! Do you like it?"

He Jingchuan was burning up with fever. He replied, panting heavily, "I love it, I love it so much, I love it to no end!"

How could I not like it?

It's already good enough that she's willing to put her heart into it for him.

Besides, every move she made and every look in her eyes was so seductive that he was about to lose control.

His large hand encircled her waist, and looking at the enchanting woman before him, he kissed her fiercely.