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

Meanwhile, in a restaurant across the street, the Tenth Prince, seeing this scene, smashed his wine cup in anger.

I never expected this woman to be so cunning; she actually had this trick up her sleeve.

Seeing that his men had been reduced to only a dozen or so, while the Prince's secret guards were only wounded and none had died.

He immediately ordered an increase in manpower.

This time, nearly a hundred people were mobilized again.

The hearts of the royal guards sank into an abyss as these hundred people joined them.

But their hands remained firmly gripping their weapons as they fought these people relentlessly, every movement filled with determination.

It was as if he was using his life to interpret what it means to "go against all odds."

Lingyan and Yunmeng's silver needles were like a woven tapestry, each needle precisely taking the life of their enemies.

Until the appearance of the tenth prince.

At this moment, the guards of the Prince's Mansion, including Ying Shuang and Ying Die, were covered in countless wounds.

But they couldn't afford to bandage themselves, and they didn't dare to stop fighting; they could only keep fighting.

The scene was filled with the sounds of flashing swords, weapons piercing flesh, and people falling to the ground.

Blood and corpses were everywhere.

The fighting stopped when the tenth prince appeared.

Looking at the bloody scene before him, he said helplessly, "Sixth Sister-in-law, why did you do this? Why didn't you just come with me obediently? Why did you resist? Look at this scene now..."

Hearing him speak, Ling Yan's heart stirred.

She said that last time at Huangjue Temple, she and Lu Yanqing heard someone having an affair in the back mountain. She felt that she had heard the man's voice before, but she just couldn't remember it.

Only when he spoke did I realize that he was the Tenth Prince!

She vaguely heard something about cousins ​​at that time.

So his affair partner was his cousin.

Miss Zhao is now married.

Why did he, as a prince, not marry his cousin but instead have an affair?

It's very simple, his mother was Consort Rong.

Consort Rong's brother was an imperial censor, who had no real power. In addition, they were natural allies, so there was no need to strengthen their relationship through marriage.

Consort Rong was such a shrewd woman!

How could she possibly prevent her cousin from playing her role?

As a result, she was married off to a third-rank general, thus securing the favor of this military officer for the tenth prince.

So they can only have affairs.

After figuring it out, Lingyan smiled.

That smile contained both a keen understanding of the ways of the world and a hint of mockery of the tenth prince's behavior.

She parted her lips slightly, her voice gentle yet piercing the Tenth Prince's heart like a sword.

"How did it go, Tenth Prince, with your cousin at Huangjue Temple in the back mountain last time? Aren't you still thinking about your cousin? Now you're trying to do something to me. Should I tell Consort Rong and your cousin? Oh, and your cousin's husband too?"

Upon hearing this, the Tenth Prince's smug expression instantly crumbled.

The entire space seemed to freeze.

The Tenth Prince's face was instantly replaced by a complex mix of shock, anger, and embarrassment.

His eyes turned sinister, and his tone revealed an undisguised ruthlessness: "Are you threatening me?"

Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying an undeniable chill.

Faced with his rage, Ling Yan remained calm and smiled, saying, "Yes, I'm threatening you!"

Upon hearing this, the tenth prince not only did not suppress his laughter, but instead burst into loud laughter.

The laughter was tinged with madness and unruliness, as if mocking Ling Yan's powerlessness and despair: "You'll have to get out of here first. But with so many of us here, how could you possibly escape? So what's there to be afraid of? You have no chance at all!"

His words were full of confidence and arrogance, as if he had everything under control.

If he succeeds in getting her today, she will belong to him from now on.

Now that he had her as leverage, he was convinced she wouldn't dare reveal the matter.

Lingyan didn't actually intend to use this matter to threaten him; she was just stalling for time.

Seeing that she remained silent, the tenth prince ordered, "Make this quick."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Tenth Prince's men surged towards the palace's secret guards like a tidal wave.

This attack was even more ferocious, with every move revealing deadly ruthlessness.

However, the Prince's guards did not back down; they fought on with their wounded bodies.

The tenth prince looked at Lingyan with a smug expression and found that she remained calm and composed, without showing any sign of panic.

This woman is really something else.

She's much better than my cousin.

Lingyan ignored the disgusting look and continued to reap lives with her silver needles.

At this moment, the Tenth Prince was all alone, his men focused on fighting against the palace's secret guards.

Even though the guards were already covered in wounds, they continued to fight relentlessly.

In particular, Shadow Frost and Shadow Butterfly were already seriously injured.

This was because they were all focused on the Prince's guards and Ling Yan.

They forgot that besides them, there was another person present.

That's why Yunmeng quietly moved behind the Tenth Prince.

By the time the tenth prince reacted, the hairpin in Yunmeng's hand was already firmly pressed against his throat.

After succeeding, Yunmeng immediately shouted, "Stop! The Tenth Prince is in my hands!"

Yunmeng's voice was clear and firm, resounding throughout the entire venue, carrying an unquestionable authority.

Both sides were startled upon hearing this, and immediately stopped what they were doing, turning their gazes to this scene.

The people on the Tenth Prince's side were both shocked and furious to see their master being taken hostage.

Yunmeng remained completely unconcerned by the angry stares she was receiving.

Her attention was completely focused on the hairpin in her hand and the tenth prince in front of her.

"Your Highness, please order my princess and the guards to evacuate safely. This hairpin of mine was specially made from poison. Once it cuts the skin, there is no cure. Does Your Highness think your life is worth anything?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she made a move to slit his throat.

The tenth prince felt the cold tip of the hairpin pressed against his skin, and a chill rose from the bottom of his heart. A look of fear and despair flashed in his eyes.

He immediately shouted in a trembling voice, "I ordered you! I ordered you! Don't move!"

Yunmeng then withdrew her hand from the path she was about to take.

The tenth prince was drenched in sweat and his face was as pale as paper.

He immediately shouted, "Everyone, listen up! Let them go!"

As soon as he gave the order, the tenth prince's men put away their weapons and made way for a wide road.

Ying Shuang, Ying Die, and the royal guards were all overjoyed to see this.

They had thought the princess was bound to be taken away by them today, but things took an unexpected turn.

Surprisingly, a way out was found.

However, they saw that the princess remained motionless, showing no sign of leaving.

Ying Shuang, Ying Die, and the palace guards all wore expressions of confusion and worry.

Ying Shuang took a small step forward, her voice tinged with caution, and said, "Your Highness, aren't you... coming?"

Ling Yan gently shook her head, her gesture conveying an undeniable determination.

If she leaves, Yunmeng will have no way to survive, and will even be tortured terribly.

Yunmeng had been with her for many years, and her importance was self-evident. She couldn't let her own actions harm Yunmeng.

Besides, they weren't taking her away to kill her, and she anticipated that reinforcements should be arriving soon.

She still has many silver needles and poisons on her body, enough to hold out until reinforcements arrive.

Therefore, it is neither worthwhile nor necessary to give up Yunmeng's life at this time.

Seeing that her princess was not moving, Yunmeng shouted urgently, "Princess! You must leave now!"

Lingyan smiled gently at her and shook her head.

Yunmeng naturally understood the princess's thoughts, and pleaded anxiously again, "Your Highness, Yunmeng's life is worthless. It would be Yunmeng's honor to sacrifice herself for Your Highness. Your Highness! I beg you, please leave quickly!"

Lingyan remained standing in the same spot, unmoved.

Everyone looked at her with disbelief and confusion.

Does everyone here think it's only natural and right for a servant to die for her master?

Has anyone ever treated a servant's life as their own?

But why would she expose herself to danger for the sake of a servant?

They simply cannot understand.

No master in this world would do such a thing.

They actually treated the servant's life as a real life.

This subversive behavior, which subverts traditional concepts, made them feel both unfamiliar and shocked.

Lingyan calculated the time and figured it was about time.

Yunmeng was moved, anxious, happy, and scared at the same time. In her confusion, she was caught off guard by the Tenth Prince and was able to escape.

Then he kicked her hard again and said, "You lowly servant! Die!"

Yunmeng was kicked more than ten meters away by the Tenth Prince, and fell heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

This scene caused Ling Yan's mind to tremble violently.

Just then, she noticed someone trying to finish off Yunmeng.

Without the slightest hesitation, Ling Yan flicked her fingers, and several silver needles shot out like lightning, accurately striking the man's vital points and eliminating him.

The Tenth Prince was now completely deranged. His face was contorted, and his eyes flashed with sinister and ruthless intent as he shouted, "Kill this vile woman! Capture Princess Rui alive, leave no one alive!"

His voice echoed in the empty space, carrying an undeniable determination and madness.

It was an utter disgrace that a prince like him could be kidnapped in broad daylight by a lowly maid.

He must kill her!

Just then, the sound of a large group of people rushing towards them could be heard.

Upon hearing this sudden voice, the Tenth Prince's expression changed drastically, and he roared incredulously, "How is this possible? Where did these people come from? Weren't we told that the Prefect of the Capital was not allowed to interfere?"

Seeing his incredulous and furious expression, Lingyan smiled brightly and said, "My reinforcements have arrived, Tenth Prince, aren't you leaving yet?"

Upon hearing this, the tenth prince looked at her unwillingly, realizing that he couldn't take her away today.

All he could do in the end was threaten, "There's plenty of time ahead of you, and one day you'll fall into my hands!"

After saying those harsh words, he reluctantly led his men away.

It left behind a scene of devastation and an atmosphere of tension and bloodshed.

A fierce glint flashed in Ling Yan's eyes.

Is there still a long time?

She does have plenty of time, but I'm afraid you'll never have that chance again.