The Emperor, with more men than women, made me his mistress.

Jin Chenyuan looked at Leng Xuanling, whose temperament was still gentle and refined. He had only briefly interacted with him a few times before. He had only thought that Leng Xuanling was easy-going and steady, but he never expected that he would have such a shameless side.

Moreover, he didn't believe Leng Xuanling's words. Even if Yue Li wanted to arrange accommodations for them, she probably wouldn't let them stay in Prince Chen's mansion.

However, he did not directly refute it. He still needed to ask Yue Li about this matter before making any plans. "We'll talk about this later. Lunch has been prepared in the kitchen. If Your Highness doesn't mind, you can have some at the palace."

"Very well, then I'll take my leave!"

Upon hearing Prince Chen's words again, Leng Xuanling appeared calm on the surface but was actually eager to agree, as he did not want to miss any opportunity to get close to Yue Li.

Seeing Leng Xuanling appear with Jin Chenyuan, Yue Li was not surprised. It was lunchtime, and it was only right to offer lunch to the guests.

Because of the addition of Leng Xuanling, an outsider, they moved directly from Yue Li's courtyard to the dining hall for meals, and even Jin Rui and Jin Yu, who usually chattered at the table during meals, were not allowed to show up.

Looking at the tripe soup mentioned earlier, there were also several plates of brightly colored green vegetables on the table. Leng Xuanling raised an eyebrow. Where could he find such fresh green vegetables in this freezing weather?

However, seeing that the others seemed used to it, he suppressed his doubts and sat opposite Yue Li, eating his meal while silently observing and memorizing the dishes Yue Li liked.

Knowing that they must have something to discuss with him, Leng Xuanling did not linger after lunch. Instead, he gave Yue Li a deep look and then took his leave.

Jin Chenyuan was completely unpredictable, even personally seeing the person off at the Prince Chen's residence. Watching the carriage gradually disappear into the distance, he flicked his sleeves before stepping back into the gate.

"Ah Li, could you tell me when you attracted this unwanted attention? It's gotten to the point where he's followed you all the way here." Sheng Yifan stood behind Yue Li, massaging her shoulders as he asked in a seemingly calm tone.

"Yes! Yue, aren't the few of us enough? Why are you so greedy? Have you fallen for his good looks?" Shao Qi sat down next to Yue Li, holding her hand and running his fingers through her delicate fingers. His handsome face was full of resentment, as if he were telling the truth.

Although Yue Li was being massaged on the shoulders and back, she didn't feel any relief. Facing three pairs of burning gazes directed at her, she touched her large belly and felt helpless. "I never expected him to follow me here! I thought that even if our last meeting wasn't the last time we'd ever meet, we should at least pretend not to recognize each other if we met again." Who would have thought he would follow her here?

"Oh, so you met with him alone before, Ah Li? What happened between you two? Ah Li, could you tell us? As Ah Li's husbands, we have the right to know about the shameless man who tries to get close to her, right?" Jin Chenyuan twirled the warm jade ring on his thumb. His words were not aggressive, but rather questioning.

Yue Li: ……

Just say it, what's wrong with them not knowing?

She didn't sleep with other men behind their backs. Even if such a handsome man was offered to her, she didn't take a bite.

So Yue Li recounted her encounter with Leng Xuanling at Linfang Mansion, only changing the story of Leng Xuanling deliberately seducing her to the fact that the two of them only chatted for a short while.

The three of them remained silent for a while.

Jin Chenyuan spoke first, "Then what's the story behind the Cold Crown Prince saying that A-Li invited him to stay at Prince Chen's residence?"

"I know that. I told A-Yue about it when I got back, and she said she didn't say that. Humph! I guess that cold prince is just delusional and is trying to use this excuse to get close to A-Yue by saying that." Shao Qi had already covered Yue Li's hand with his cheek, speaking indignantly while rubbing Yue Li's hand against his cheek.

Yue Li felt an itch in her palm. Seeing Shao Qi's eager expression as if he was about to bite her finger, she pinched his cheek and withdrew her hand. Then she repeated to the three of them what Leng Xuanling had said in the front hall earlier.

The three of them had different expressions on their faces after hearing about Leng Xuanling's two-year agreement with the King of the Southern Kingdom.

As is widely known, the only exception is the Phoenix Hidden Kingdom, where the emperor is a woman and multiple husbands are allowed.

Whether it's the royal families of Qian Yuan Kingdom, Nan Kingdom, Xi Yao Kingdom, or Lan Qi Kingdom, none of them would allow the emperor to marry a woman who is already married as empress. This is not only because they are afraid of confusing the royal bloodline, but also because the emperor, as the supreme ruler, should have this right.

Since Leng Xuanling decided to follow Yue Li, he was giving up the throne, which undoubtedly required immense determination and courage.

Silence fell over the room again. Only Shao Qi, who seemed to have ADHD, would kiss Yue Li's fingers one moment, touch Yue Li's big belly the next, and his facial expressions became even more varied when he felt the baby's slight movements through her belly.

Looking at the lively and mischievous Shao Qi, Yue Li really doubted whether he could take good care of the child.

"So, where does A-Li decide to place him?" Sheng Yifan stood behind Yue Li, his hands on the back of her chair, his chin resting on his arms. Looking at the delicate skin on the back of Yue Li's neck and behind her ears, and her fair earlobes so close to his face, he wanted to lick and bite them.

But when his eyes swept over the two people next to him, he could only swallow his impulse.

As soon as Sheng Yifan said this, Yue Li felt the intense gazes of the three men once again.

I was thinking that it would be great for them to stay in a guesthouse, as it would be so convenient, with someone cooking and cleaning.

But Yue Li always felt that if Leng Xuanling stayed at the inn, he would probably make three trips a day to Prince Chen's mansion. Moreover, because of his status, they couldn't keep refusing, and in the end, it would be Jin Chenyuan who would be in a difficult position.

"Are there many of them this time? Why don't we let them stay at the Yue residence?" Anyway, such a large mansion has been empty for a long time, so it would be good to add some life to it.

Upon hearing Yue Li's words, Sheng Yifan and Shao Qi both looked over.

Didn't Yue Li not intend to take him in? Why did she suddenly let him live in the Yue residence?

Jin Chenyuan immediately saw through Yue Li's thoughts, because while he was happy that she was thinking of him, there was also a hint of helplessness on her face.

Ah Li could only think that Leng Xuanling would be staying at the inn and would be going to Prince Chen's mansion. Could it be that if he were arranged to stay at Yue's mansion, he wouldn't be able to go to Prince Chen's mansion?

Are you suggesting we lock him up in the Moon Palace and prevent them from leaving?