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

"Back then, it was not my intention to let you and your son waste your lives in the cold palace. I was deceived by this wicked woman."

The emperor was helped up by Eunuch Yuan, and he looked at his son with eyes full of guilt.

"Now that things have come to this, it's pointless for Father to say these things."

Gu Yanchi could not forgive the Emperor.

He was born but not raised, so he no longer has a father.

To love one person without truly loving them, and to favor one person after another.

The Empress remained seated on the ground, listening to the Emperor's words of repentance.

Everything was over; she was completely beyond redemption.

"Your Majesty, save me! Someone is trying to harm me!"

At this point, the empress took the initiative to protest her innocence.

The Emperor turned to look at the Empress with bloodshot eyes, her gaze filled with hatred.

This vile woman killed his beloved and even used poison to harm his son. She is truly a mad and vicious woman.

"Guards, lock the Empress in the Cold Palace to await further orders."

At this moment, the Emperor did not want to say another word to the Empress.

He wished he could strangle this poisonous woman right now.

"Your Majesty, I have been framed. Please grant me mercy."

The empress crawled over and, holding onto a corner of the dragon robe, spoke.

Upon seeing this, the emperor kicked her away.

"Your crimes, I will make you pay for them bit by bit."

"No........."

The empress shouted angrily.

The imperial guards dragged her away, and at that moment, the empress's majesty vanished.

The palace maids and eunuchs trembled with fear; they were terrified.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Bai Luoluo left with the Imperial Advisor.

Inside the side hall, Bai Luoluo sat on a soft couch, gazing at the bright moon outside the window, feeling a longing for her hometown.

Are her modern-day relatives doing well? Did she really make the wrong choice back then?

Seeing Consort Yun, she thought of her own future for a moment.

The throne is terrifying, and this palace is vile and filthy; it's no place for a human to live.

Today, let's talk about a girl who loves you. Will our feelings remain the same ten years from now?

Impulsiveness made her feel sorry for Gu Yanchi, and she fell in love with him in an instant. Now that they are married, it doesn't seem so wonderful; instead, it brings a bit of worry.

Because the emperor was emotionally unstable, Gu Yanchi stayed with him in his palace.

Love may be fleeting, but strength is absolutely loyal to oneself. Bai Luoluo withdrew her gaze and began to sit cross-legged to cultivate.

The next morning, the warm sunlight shone on her stunning face.

Bai Luoluo opened her eyes and saw that Gu Yanchi still hadn't returned. After washing up and having breakfast, she left the palace alone.

She needed to make preparations before setting off to find the Dragon Soul Wood, after all, she had to keep her promise.

The Xiling Prince's Mansion appeared somewhat deserted, and the festive items had been put away.

The housekeeper was somewhat surprised to see Bai Luoluo return alone.

However, he did not ask any further questions.

Bai Luoluo went to her laboratory and put all the medicinal herbs inside into her spatial storage. Looking at the empty room, Bai Luoluo felt a little empty inside.

She turned and went back to the bridal chamber where she and Gu Yanchi had spent three days of passionate love, but now the bright red bedding was gone.

"Miss, is something on your mind?"

Just then, Xiaotao came in carrying pastries.

Do you like the Cold Night Guard?

Bai Luoluo watched her intently. This girl was simple-minded, and she needed to arrange everything carefully, otherwise it would be really inconvenient to search for the Dragon Soul Wood while carrying Xiao Tao.

“This servant likes it; Guard Leng Ye treats this servant very well.”

Xiao Tao's cheeks flushed slightly, and she looked very shy.

"Alright, since you like me, I'll send you back to the General's Mansion and have Bai Hao adopt you as his goddaughter. Then you can marry Leng Ye in style."

Bai Luoluo looked at Xiao Tao with eyes full of affection.

“This servant is of lowly status and dares not act in this way.”

Xiao Tao refused, saying she didn't understand why.

"It's settled then. I might have to go on a long trip, maybe for a few days or maybe a year. When that happens, you can stay at the General's Mansion as the Second Miss and wait for me to return."

"Where is Miss going? This servant wishes to go with you."

"Going to the mountains is not suitable for you because you are too weak. Little Peach, be good and wait for me here with General."

Bai Luoluo was afraid that if Jiang Wanning came to the Prince's Mansion, Xiao Tao might be bullied while she was away.

Now that Zhang Yuyao and her daughter are no longer in the General's Mansion, it is quite safe.

"Miss........."

"Some things are already decided, and I'm doing this all for your own good."

Bai Luoluo truly treats her like a younger sister and hopes Xiaotao can be happy.

At that moment, Butler Wang knocked on the door and said...

"Your Highness, Miss Jiang, daughter of General Weiyuan, requests an audience and is currently in the main hall."

Butler Wang naturally recognized Jiang Wanning; he had met her several times before.

Bai Luoluo sneered inwardly.

"Yes, I understand."

She then changed into a simple dress and took Xiao Tao to the main hall.

The moment Bai Luoluo stepped into the main hall, Jiang Wanning stood up from her chair.

She was indeed a beauty. Her skin was as white as fresh snow, delicate and smooth. Her features were three-dimensional and well-defined. Her lips were as red as blood. Between her brows was an ambition and cunning beyond her years.

"I suppose this must be the Princess Consort."

Jiang Wanning was filled with jealousy; she hadn't expected Bai Luoluo to be so stunningly beautiful.

She considered herself to be of superior beauty, but at this moment she had to admit that the princess was very beautiful, even more so than herself.

"May I ask who this young lady is? Why does she not bow to me, the Princess Consort?"

Bai Luoluo bypassed Jiang Wanning and went straight to the main seat, sitting down with the air of a princess.

"Your subject, Jiang Wanning, pays respects to Your Highness."

Upon seeing this, Jiang Wanning bowed slightly.

What a formidable princess! Contrary to rumors that Bai Luoluo was stupid as a pig and ugly, she is completely different. No wonder the prince actually married her as his princess.

"May I ask what brings Miss Jiang to the Prince's residence?"

Bai Luoluo spoke indifferently, glancing at the jealous look on her face.

"Your Highness and I grew up together and have a very close relationship. I came to your residence to offer my congratulations upon hearing of your marriage, but I was delayed on the way and missed the wedding. I wonder if Your Highness has heard of the affection between Your Highness and me?"

As Jiang Wanning spoke, she kept observing Bai Luoluo's expression. Bai Luoluo spoke of her deep affection for the prince with great arrogance, as if she were the most important person to Gu Yanchi.

"My mother did not give birth to any additional sisters, Miss Jiang, please be careful with your words. As for the nature of your relationship with the Prince, I do not know, but Miss Jiang is free to tell me."

Bai Luoluo smiled, showing some interest.

It's true what they say, what you think about comes true; it's obvious she likes Gu Yanchi.

Jiang Wanning didn't see any of the expressions she wanted to see, and felt somewhat frustrated.

"Your Highness and I have known each other since we were eight years old. We can be considered childhood sweethearts. In the past, Your Highness doted on me. Everyone at the border thought that Your Highness and I were a match made in heaven."

Even the slow-witted Xiao Tao knew why Bai Luoluo was in a bad mood; it turned out to be because of this matter.

She was somewhat displeased. If this Miss Jiang really was childhood sweethearts with the Prince, then wasn't the young lady being deceived?

"So you two have such a good relationship." Bai Luoluo said in a calm tone, then added, "If that's the case, why didn't the Prince marry you as his princess?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wanning was immediately stumped.