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

She cooked for him every day and cared for him every day.

How could someone dislike someone who cares about his mood, health, and whether he's tired or not, and who always smiles at him and treats him sincerely?

How could he not be moved by her devotion to him?

I was touched, but I was also happy.

He knew his brother's feelings, so he couldn't accept her.

He wished this person could be his own sister.

It's just a pity that it isn't.

She was destined to be heartbroken.

Lingyan patted his head and said softly with a smile, "I know you have had few relatives since childhood. It's heartwarming to have someone who cares about you so much. But you should know that it's better for her to give up on him sooner rather than later. Otherwise, the deeper she falls in love, the greater the harm it will cause her."

He Jin'an gave a very soft "hmm".

He understood what the princess meant.

Since that's the case, let's stick to the old way.

He let out a soft breath, then asked, "Does the Princess Consort like Princess Wenyi very much?"

Lingyan parted her lips slightly, her tone carrying a lingering meaning: "You could say that among all the noble ladies in the capital, apart from the three princesses and Xie Zhiyi, she is the only woman I felt an instant liking for and wanted to continue interacting with. It's not to the point of liking, but I have a strong liking for her and want to get to know her better."

Upon hearing this, He Jin'an smiled faintly, a smile that contained a hint of mockery and insight: "The princess said she didn't like her, but among so many women you only want to be around her and only have feelings for her. It's clear how much the princess likes her."

Lingyan pondered for a moment and replied, "Actually, I've always found it strange. I clearly dislike those weak and delicate women the most, but why do I feel happy when I see her? Yet, I always feel like I can't understand her, but I still want to get to know her. It's really contradictory."

He Jin'an remained silent; he had no answer.

Even the princess couldn't understand it, so he couldn't understand it at all.

So he rolled his eyes and asked her another question: "Your Highness, do you think that if a woman tries to please and pester a man who already has a lover, won't that man's lover be jealous or misunderstand?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Yan looked at He Jin'an.

All I could see were her big, innocent eyes blinking.

And he looked as if he was genuinely confused and wanted to know the answer.

But she knew he must have found out about He Jingchuan's feelings for her, so he came to test whether she would be jealous of Jiang Muxue.

He's really precocious for his age, and incredibly clever and perceptive.

Have you forgotten that I am the Princess Consort of Prince Rui?

Why would I be jealous of your brother?

Although both of them knew the truth, she didn't bring it up.

He simply replied in his usual calm tone: "Actually, whether or not one feels jealous or misunderstands does not stem from the woman who took the initiative to approach him, but from the man's attitude and choice."

Hearing this, He Jin'an became interested and listened attentively to what she had to say.

That's a very different perspective.

Ling Yan took a sip of fragrant tea, a slightly sarcastic smile playing on her lips.

He slowly said, "People often blame a man's infidelity on external temptations, especially the woman's initiative, but they overlook the essence of the problem."

Little did they know that it takes two to tango. If the man had been steadfast, this situation wouldn't have arisen. The fact that this situation occurred shows that the man was never truly devoted.

Her words revealed a sense of helplessness and criticism towards societal prejudices.

He continued, "What's even more ridiculous is that when this happens, people often indiscriminately blame the woman, labeling her a 'vixen,' as if she were the source of temptation, while the man is an innocent victim."

But this is nothing more than an excuse for men to cover up their heartlessness and greed. They are clearly no good people to begin with, yet they try to use this method to conceal their depravity.

At this point, Lingyan put down her teacup, rested her chin on her hand, and looked at He Jin'an with a radiant smile.

With wisdom and magnanimity in his eyes, he said, "Therefore, I will not be jealous, nor will I misunderstand, nor will I be angry. If he is a good person, then there is no need to be angry. If he is a bad person, then why should I be angry for him? It's not worth it."

He Jinan was deeply shocked after hearing this.

This viewpoint and idea completely went against the wishes of the world, but he felt that she was right.

Because it is.

He looked at the smiling person opposite him and felt regretful again.

Why couldn't such a stunning woman become his sister-in-law?

However, this regret was quickly replaced by his admiration for her.

He stood up, bowed respectfully, and said sincerely, "What Your Highness says is absolutely right, and I agree with your point of view. However, such is the nature of the world, and most people are ignorant and blind. There are very few people as insightful as Your Highness, so I can only sigh."

Ling Yan smiled slightly, a smile that showed both relief at He Jin'an's understanding and a detached acceptance of the ways of the world: "It's alright, I understand."

He Jin'an checked the time again and realized that he had been bothering the princess for quite some time.

He then bowed and took his leave, saying, "I had a very pleasant chat with Your Highness today. Your Highness has once again taught me a great deal. I hope to have more opportunities to communicate with Your Highness in the future. Thank you, Your Highness!"

Ling Yan smiled and said, "I'm very happy too. Let's chat again next time."

He Jin'an nodded solemnly upon hearing this.

He then bowed respectfully to her and turned to leave.

Ling Yan then followed her downstairs and left.

But I ran into an acquaintance at the door.

Ling Miaoning, the daughter of her second aunt, whom she hadn't seen for a long time.

Ling Miaoning was dressed in plain clothes, her face looked weathered, and her hands were covered in calluses.

Her entire demeanor has changed.

The once arrogant and domineering young lady has now become a timid and cowardly woman, weighed down by the burdens of life.

Yes, it was a woman.

She's about the same age as her, but now she looks like a thirty-year-old woman.

It seems she has suffered a lot during this time.

His face showed signs of weariness and exhaustion.

At that moment, she was diligently wiping tables in the restaurant lobby.

Ling Yan ignored her and left.

She didn't have the inclination to humiliate her former enemies when they fell on hard times.

She set a ten-year timeframe for these people.

If they can't repay the money they owe her in ten years, she won't let them die; she'll make them suffer a fate worse than death.

If they didn't say that, they would never have a sense of urgency in their lives, and would only think about being able to eat their fill.

If they're thinking about the next generation and the generation after that paying off the debts, when will they ever be able to pay them off?

And even though they offended her and it was they who owed her money, why should their next generation and the generation after that have to pay it back?

That's why they're working so hard now, trying every possible way to make money.

The people in the Prince's mansion were also keeping an eye on them. As soon as they made money, they would hand it over to Lingyan and record it down one by one.

We're still a long way from paying off our debts!

But people are often pushed to their limits; you'll never know how much potential you have if you don't push yourself.

She believed that under these circumstances, they would surely come up with a way to make a lot of money.

She'll just wait.