A concubine? You're more like a joke. I'd rather send you to your death.

Xiao Tao looked at the wrinkled child with a hint of disdain in her eyes.

"Young Miss, this child is so ugly."

"All newborn babies are like this, and you were like that when you were born. You'll look better in a few days."

"So that's it."

Xiao Tao muttered something to herself.

The crying had already been heard outside the door.

The child's father wanted to come in, but Wang Liang stopped him.

He knew that the woman was bleeding so much that she probably wouldn't survive.

They might be in critical condition; going in now would only cause more trouble.

After Bai Luoluo finished handling everything, she pushed open the door and walked out.

"Doctor, how is my wife?"

The child's father had tears in his eyes; it was clear he loved his wife very much.

"Mother and child are safe. This is your child." Bai Luoluo placed the little one in the man's arms. "You must treat your wife better from now on. She risked her life to give birth to your child."

Bai Luoluo felt deeply sorry for the pregnant woman.

A mother's strength is boundless; the pain of childbirth is like having her heart ripped out.

"I will love them, mother and child, with my life. Thank you, doctor, for saving my wife."

The man, his eyes filled with gratitude, carefully held the child in his arms.

"No need for thanks. Just make some nourishing meals for your wife. She lost a lot of blood and needs to rest well, otherwise it could lead to complications."

"I will."

"Go in and see your wife. You may have to stay here for the next couple of days until she has recovered a bit before you go back."

"I'll do whatever the doctor says."

The man, carrying the child, walked past Bai Luoluo into the house to visit his wife.

"I never imagined I was so blind. It turns out you are a very skilled doctor."

Wang Liang's eyes showed apology; he had genuinely underestimated this frail woman before.

Now, he is truly convinced.

"Sell me a set of silver needles, and I'll need some antidote herbs. How about that as an apology?"

Bai Luoluo said with her eyes half-closed.

"Of course, may I ask who your teacher is, Miss?"

Wang Liang asked tentatively.

"A hero's origins are irrelevant, so Doctor Wang need not ask any further questions. If you do not wish to sell me your silver needles and antidote, please do not spread this matter. In truth, my medical skills are mediocre; poison is what I am most interested in researching."

Bai Luoluo's tone was unfriendly; she hated being asked questions.

These words were clearly a warning, and Wang Liang, being a smart man, naturally understood them.

"We will not say anything more about Miss's matter. We will give you the silver needles. As for the antidote, please write down the ingredients and I will have someone fetch them right away."

"Then thank you very much, Doctor Wang."

A slight smile plays on Bai Luoluo's lips beneath her veil; a wise person knows when to yield.

Before long, Bai Luoluo wrote down the required antidote herbs.

Fortunately, her calligraphy is quite good, and she is very comfortable using a brush.

Wang Liang glanced around and looked apologetically at Bai Luoluo.

"We don't have the Nine Nether Grass or the Cloud Green Vine in our shop. As far as I know, these two medicinal herbs can only be found on Cuiyun Mountain outside the city. However, the rocks there are steep and there are many wild animals, so very few people can go up there."

"It's alright, you can give me the herbs you have first, and I'll figure out how to get the other two myself."

Bai Luoluo knew that both of these medicinal herbs were extremely rare.

"Okay, please wait a moment, Miss."

After Wang Liang finished speaking, he turned and left, while Bai Luoluo sat in a chair and waited.

"Xiao Tao, go buy some daily necessities later. I'm going to Cuiyun Mountain. If I haven't returned by tonight, tell Aunt Zhang that I've gone back to my maternal grandparents' house and will be back in three days."

Her poison can't be delayed any longer. Although it's not fatal, it has already entered her bloodstream. If it's not treated soon, her face might be ruined for life.

The poison is not deadly, but it is very insidious.

"Miss, there are wild animals roaming in the mountains. Why don't we go back to the manor and send two guards up the mountain to search for them?"

Xiao Tao's eyes showed worry.

"This matter must not be known to anyone in the manor. Otherwise, you will no longer need to serve by my side. I will give you the contract of indenture, and you can leave the manor to live from now on."

Bai Luoluo never expected that Xiao Tao would be so foolish. Everyone in the mansion followed Aunt Zhang's lead, so she was probably the one who poisoned her.

If someone is sent out to gather herbs, the old witch will definitely notice. This girl really can't see the current situation clearly.

She and the old witch are rivals; one of them will die sooner or later.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tao was immediately panicked.

"Miss, please don't send me away. I have no relatives left. I was wrong and I will never do it again."

Bai Luolu shook her head helplessly.

This is a palace intrigue novel, a novel about imperial power. If you don't have a bit of intelligence and keen insight, you won't last long before you're killed.

"You must understand, nowadays the General's Mansion is all Zhang Yiniang's people, and only you and I are on the same side."

What we need to do is defeat the General's Mansion, which is ruled by Aunt Zhang. We must be clear-headed and not confused, otherwise you might be beaten to death one day, or something even worse.

What Bai Luoluo is saying is true, after all, Xiao Tao's ending in the original book was not good.

Furthermore, Bai Luoluo is someone who is destined for great things. Sometimes she goes crazy and even scares herself. This girl has no brains, no sense of propriety, and no courage. She is destined to be on a different path from Bai Luoluo.

Since that's the case, it's better to let her leave sooner, give her some money so she can live a peaceful life, rather than die young.

Xiao Tao lowered her eyes, tears streaming down her face. Seeing her so pale and forlorn, I felt a pang of heartache.

She wasn't being demanding; she was just telling her to save her life in advance.

"This servant knows her mistake. In fact, this servant knows some things in the manor. What I said just now was due to my lack of consideration. This servant will listen to what Miss says. I only beg Miss not to send this servant away."

Xiao Tao looked up, her eyes brimming with tears, like a frightened little rabbit.

"I'm not kicking you out. You can live your own life after leaving the General's Mansion. You don't need to call yourself a servant anymore. You don't have to serve anyone anymore. Isn't it good to be yourself?"

Bai Luoluo stood up and reached out to wipe away Xiao Tao's tears.

"Miss is the person Xiaotao wants to protect most in this life. Xiaotao is willing to serve Miss for the rest of her life and does not want to live her own life. This servant will really change."

At this moment, Xiaotao stopped crying and instead looked determined.

Seeing her insistence, Bai Luoluo had no choice but to give up.

"Alright, then stay by my side. But you must understand that from now on, I am an enemy of Aunt Zhang. Don't reveal anything to anyone in the General's Mansion."

"I swear, I will never tell anyone, or I will be doomed forever..."

"Alright, I believe you." Bai Luoluo stopped her. "Go buy some daily necessities later, then quickly return to the General's Mansion and stay in Xue Luo Courtyard. Don't go anywhere else."

"I understand, Miss. Please be careful on your journey to Cuiyun Mountain."

“Your young lady values ​​her life and would never joke about it.”

Bai Luoluo smiled and pulled her to sit beside her.

In this unfamiliar world, Xiao Tao is Bai Luoluo's most loyal person.