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

Meanwhile, in the private room next door, a scene of coercion was unfolding.

The seventh prince looked down at the handsome man kneeling in front of him with a lewd grin.

The man's hands and feet were tightly bound with ropes; he was merely a scholar and had no way to break free.

He could only stare at the Seventh Prince with resentment and fury.

But the Seventh Prince laughed even more unrestrainedly, completely ignoring his anger.

Instead, he squatted down, roughly lifted his chin, and laughed rudely, "Your appearance doesn't scare me at all; on the contrary, it makes you even more alluring and makes me like you even more. So what if you're the son of a high-ranking official? So what if you've dodged me so many times? You're still in my hands now!"

Upon hearing his words, Yu Moyu, the son of the Minister, was filled with anger, shame, panic, and fear.

He could only calmly ask him to let him go: "The Seventh Prince knows that I am the son of the Minister of Justice, and his only son. If the Seventh Prince succeeds in forcing me today, my father will never let you go."

The Seventh Prince, however, was not intimidated at all. He continued to stroke the man's chin and said with a smile, "I am a prince, and he is just a subject. Even if he knows, so what? Can he kill me? Even if Father Emperor finds out, he won't kill me. So you should obediently submit to me, or I won't show you any mercy."

Yu Moyu naturally knew that even if His Majesty found out, he wouldn't do anything to him; at most, he would just reprimand him a few times.

But how can the damage he suffered be made up for?

His heart sank to the bottom; he was panicked and helpless, and his body was trembling uncontrollably.

He had always known that the Seventh Prince had a penchant for men, so his parents told him to stay home as much as possible.

But things didn't go as planned; we would always meet a few times at the banquets every year.

When he first discovered the lewd and predatory look in the Seventh Prince's eyes, he was so terrified that he had nightmares for days.

He went out even less after that.

Even when he goes out, he always has to be extra careful, for fear that the Seventh Prince will harm him.

But he still succeeded today and even kidnapped him here.

He was so humiliated that he felt dizzy and his vision blurred.

My heart was filled with despair; I was utterly heartbroken.

Well, it seems there's no escaping it today.

Besides the seventh prince, he also had six highly skilled guards by his side. How could he possibly escape?

He had no choice but to succeed.

Ying Shuang and Ying Die had exceptional hearing, and by this time they had already heard all the noises coming from next door.

Since it concerned the prince and the son of a high-ranking official, they dared not act on their own initiative.

So Yingdie approached Lingyan and quickly explained the situation in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Lingyan immediately ordered them to go and rescue the people.

They also gave them a pill to the Seventh Prince.

Meanwhile, in the private room next door.

The Seventh Prince's laughter grew increasingly arrogant, his eyes flashing with a morbid fervor and agitation.

He deliberately slowed down his movements, tearing at Yu Moyu's clothes piece by piece, enjoying the pale face and desperate eyes of the other man caused by fear.

He's deliberately not giving him a quick resolution.

He enjoyed the thrill of manipulating others.

The night was still long, and since he couldn't escape anyway, he had plenty of time to slowly torture his delicious prey.

Yu Moyu was filled with shame and indignation. Although he was bound and unable to move, he was determined to preserve his innocence even at the cost of his life.

Just as he decided to bite his tongue and commit suicide, the door to the private room was suddenly opened.

The Seventh Prince's anger erupted like a volcano, and he was about to roar out his dissatisfaction and rage.

But a dark shadow flashed in front of him like a ghost, and before he could react, a powerful force knocked him to the ground, and he lost consciousness.

This sudden turn of events left everyone present stunned.

Immediately afterwards, the two moved like lightning among the remaining six people, each strike perfectly timed, swift and deadly.

Before long, the six people collapsed to the ground like fallen leaves swept away by the autumn wind, and the entire private room returned to deathly silence.

Without a moment's hesitation, Yingdie took out the pill given to her by Lingyan and fed it to the unconscious Seventh Prince.

The matter has been resolved.

The two then looked at the Minister's son, who had been stripped down to only his undergarments, and appeared extremely disheveled and helpless.

They rushed forward and quickly untied his ropes.

Yu Moyu was rescued and hurriedly picked up her clothes scattered on the ground. Although her movements were a little clumsy, she still tried her best to hide her embarrassment and dishevelment.

After dressing, he knelt down without hesitation and kowtowed deeply to Ying Shuang and Ying Die, saying, "Thank you both for saving me!"

Ying Shuang and Ying Die were startled.

They were merely bodyguards; how could they possibly deserve such a grand gesture from the Minister's son?

Ying Shuang hurriedly said, "Young master, there's no need for such formalities. We were just following orders. Our master told us to rescue you."

They were secret guards, and they would never act on their own without their master's permission.

If the princess doesn't speak up today, no matter how much they sympathize with him, they won't help him.

Because the master's command is above all else.

So it was indeed the princess who saved him, not them.

Upon hearing this, Yu Moyu immediately and sincerely requested, "Could you two please convey my gratitude to your master? I would like to thank him in person."

The two looked at each other.

Yingdie then replied, "We can ask for permission for you, but whether or not to see you is up to the master. We cannot be sure whether the master will see you."

Yu Moyu quickly bowed again, his gratitude overflowing: "Of course, no matter the outcome, I will be eternally grateful. Thank you both."

Every action and every word he uttered revealed his deep respect for his savior.

Ying Shuang and Ying Die returned the greeting.

The two then returned to the next room and consulted Lingyan.

Lingyan thought it wouldn't hurt to meet him, since firstly he wouldn't recognize her, and secondly she was always tolerant of beautiful women.

Thirdly, if he doesn't thank her in person, he'll probably feel uneasy for the rest of his life.

So she smiled warmly and said to the dozen or so girls who were still performing, "Ladies, take a break first. I'll take a break too. We'll continue later."

Upon hearing this, the girls immediately bowed and withdrew.

Although the guest's voice indicated she was a woman, they did not show any unusual behavior.

They must have experienced something similar.

Then, as the door to the private room opened slightly, Yingdie led Yu Moyu inside.

As soon as Yu Moyu entered the room, his gaze locked onto Ling Yan.

The gratitude welling up in his heart surged like a tide, instantly transforming into concrete actions.

He suddenly knelt down, kowtowed deeply, and said, "Thank you for saving my life, brother! I will never forget this kindness and virtue!"

hiss!

The commotion of kneeling was so loud that Lingyan felt her knees hurt.

That's so honest.

She quickly replied, "Young master, there's no need for such a grand gesture. Besides, it's hardly a matter of saving your life. Please get up."

Although she lowered her voice, she would never change her voice to become someone else.

Therefore, when Yu Moyu heard the woman's voice, he looked up at her in surprise.

So it was actually a woman?

Yu Moyu was momentarily taken aback, but this was quickly replaced by a deeper sense of gratitude.

Whether she was a man or a woman, she was his savior.

He looked at Ling Yan, his eyes shining with sincerity.

The voice was sincere and firm: "You are mistaken, young lady. You did indeed save my life just now, because I almost bit my tongue and committed suicide. You deserve it!"

After saying this, he kowtowed deeply to Lingyan again to express his gratitude.

Seeing his gratitude and sincerity, Lingyan smiled again and said, "I understand, but please get up first, young master."

Upon hearing this, Yu Moyu obediently stood up.

Lingyan scrutinized him carefully.

This young master of the Ministry of Personnel was indeed exceptionally handsome, and she had always kept an eye on the handsome men in the capital.

She had seen him several times at banquets and had a pretty good impression of him.

He was about twenty years old, tall and slender yet thin, like a tender willow swaying in the spring breeze, as if a little wind or rain could easily break it.

Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her eyes were like autumn water, brimming with a hazy confusion and innocence. The corners of her eyes drooped slightly, adding to her endearing charm.

His skin was as white as porcelain, with an almost fragile luster, as if a light touch would leave a mark.

His nose was straight yet gentle, his rosy lips were slightly pursed, and his long, ink-black hair was casually tied up, with a few strands falling down and gently brushing against his fair cheeks, making his face even more beautiful.

His face was thin with a pointed chin and smooth, graceful lines. His slender neck was as elegant as a swan's, and his ears were small and delicate with rounded earlobes that had a faint pink tinge.

He evokes pity in all who see him, making one want to hold him tightly in their arms, protect him for life, and shield him from the storms of the world.

This handsome man, who exudes a submissive charm from head to toe, must have been coveted by several men besides the Seventh Prince.

But his gentle and endearing temperament is not something he deliberately puts on; rather, it emanates from his very being.

Moreover, he only appears weak on the outside; in reality, he has a rather fierce personality.

Judging from his recent attempt to bite his tongue and commit suicide to protect his innocence, he is extremely violent.

In fact, chastity is not that important to men.

Especially men in ancient times, and men from large families.

However, he was able to commit suicide to protect his dignity and innocence, which shows how fierce and resolute he was, and not at all weak.

Therefore, you can't judge a person by their appearance alone; you have to look at their inner self.