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

“Our young lady is the prince’s beloved. If the princess doesn’t know, she can go to the border to ask. Why be so aggressive and humiliating to our young lady?”

At this moment, the maid beside Jiang Wanning spoke disdainfully, as if she were the mistress.

Upon hearing this, Bai Luoluo swept her cold gaze over them.

"Someone come and slap him."

The cold night appeared in an instant.

Seeing that it was Leng Ye, Jiang Wanning smiled disdainfully.

"What does Your Highness mean by this?" Jiang Wanning stood protectively in front of the maid. "Guard Leng Ye should think carefully about the consequences. I am the Prince's sister."

The moment Jiang Wanning appeared, Leng Ye wanted to get down and slap her twice.

This woman is shameless. When has the prince ever had any affection for her? She has the audacity to come here and sow discord. The princess must be angry this time.

"You've spoken so rudely, give me thirty slaps." Bai Luoluo sneered. "I don't care whether Miss Jiang and the Prince have feelings for each other, but if you dare to provoke me again, don't blame me for hitting you too."

Upon receiving the order, Leng Ye instantly circled behind Jiang Wanning and dragged the maid out.

"Miss... help me!"

"Brother Chi doesn't love you at all. What kind of princess are you? You're just a tool."

Jiang Wanning was furious at this moment, calling out "Brother Chi" repeatedly, just to provoke Bai Luoluo, who had never suffered such humiliation before.

Even when beating a dog, you have to consider its owner; this is slapping her in the face.

"What a fine way to put it, Brother Chi! If I, the princess, am just a tool, then what are you?"

Bai Luoluo was so angry she almost laughed.

Where did these stupid pigs come from? They rush to deliver meat even though it's neither a holiday nor a festival.

"I grew up with Brother Chi. This time when I return to the capital, Brother Chi will marry me as his concubine. Bai Luoluo, if you have any self-awareness, you should ask to leave."

Jiang Wanning is no ordinary young lady; she is skilled in martial arts.

In her eyes, Bai Luoluo only had beauty and family background, and it would be easy to kill her in a minute.

Just as she said this, Gu Yanchi returned.

It's a real pity that he didn't hear Jiang Wanning's words completely.

Bai Luoluo raised an eyebrow at the man who had rushed back, and couldn't help but smile wickedly.

Someone informed him that his sister had arrived and he couldn't wait to come back to see her. However, he had also overheard some of what was being said earlier. Now, he would see how to handle the situation.

"The prince has returned so quickly."

Bai Luoluo's tone was cold and distant.

Ancient times were not a place for humans; everywhere was filled with scheming and calculation, utterly speechless.

She wants to go home!!!

Hearing the distant and indifferent address, Gu Yanchi knew that Bai Luoluo was angry and wanted to sever ties with him.

"Brother Chi, Ning'er misses you so much."

In fact, Jiang Wanning never called her that, but she did it on purpose.

She didn't believe Bai Luoluo wouldn't be angry.

Hearing the intimate address, Gu Yanchi's face instantly turned extremely ugly.

"Miss Jiang, watch your words. I am not familiar with you." Gu Yanchi glanced coldly at Jiang Wanning, then stepped to Bai Luoluo's side. "My wife, why did you not wait for your husband to return alone?"

His eyes were full of Bai Luoluo, and his tone was extremely gentle.

"Seeing that His Highness was busy, I returned first."

Bai Luoluo was momentarily taken aback by his ingratiating gaze. Was he truly indifferent, or was he just putting on an act in front of her?

Jiang Wanning's face paled slightly upon seeing this scene, and she clenched her fists tightly.

"Brother Chi!"

This heartwarming scene was too jarring for her to bear, and she wanted to shatter it all.

"Miss Jiang, if you don't want your tongue anymore, I won't mind cutting it off for you."

Gu Yanchi's voice was icy, and his murderous aura instantly enveloped Jiang Wanning.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wanning visibly took two steps back.

She had never seen Gu Yanchi so murderous, so unfamiliar.

She had only called him "Brother Chi" once. She had called him that when she was little, and although Gu Yanchi later forbade her to change her brother, she thought she was different.

Why?

They used to get along well, so why did everything change after he married Bai Luoluo?

She refused to accept it; this man was his, and no one could take him away.

"Since Your Highness wishes to catch up with old friends, I will take my leave now."

Bai Luoluo stood up, finished speaking, and walked out.

"Miss!"

Gu Yanchi called out.

Bai Luoluo did not stop walking; instead, she walked away without looking back.

Some things depend on how Gu Yanchi resolves them, and this incident has also determined the future of the two of them.

With her here, Gu Yanchi might feel embarrassed.

Back inside, Bai Luoluo asked Xiao Tao to leave, wanting to be alone for a while.

"Tu Shanyuan, I'd like to hear what's going on in the hall."

"it is good."

His voice carried a hint of indulgence.

Only the two people remained in the hall, catching up.

"Is Your Highness being so distant because you're afraid of upsetting the Princess, or do you really intend to cut out my tongue?"

Jiang Wanning instantly burst into tears, looking so pitiful that it made everyone want to pity her.

“I have never had any feelings for Miss Jiang. When I lived in the General’s Mansion, I told you not to call me brother. I never expected you to be so vicious and even want to take the place of the Princess Consort.”

Seeing her tears, Gu Yanchi's eyes flashed with disgust.

"Back then, my father took a sword for the prince. At that time, the prince promised to do one thing. Now, I want to become the prince's concubine."

Jiang Wanning revealed the purpose of her trip.

With the Third Prince stepping down, Gu Yanchi is the best candidate to become the Crown Prince.

So what if she's a concubine? Once she kills that bitch Bai Luoluo, she'll be the Crown Princess.

"I have said that I will grant the general one favor, but that does not include marrying you."

"Does Your Highness intend to break your promise?"

Jiang Wanning was surprised that Gu Yanchi would refuse so directly; she thought the matter would be resolved quickly.

"It is true that the general blocked a sword, but he made it very clear at the time that Miss Jiang should give up on this idea. I will only love the Queen in this life and will never take a concubine."

Gu Yanchi spoke these words earnestly, without the slightest hesitation.

"Is Your Highness truly so heartless?"

Jiang Wanning's eyes were red.

"I have never had any feelings for you from beginning to end."

"This humble woman is merely a concubine. When Your Highness becomes the Crown Prince, it is inevitable that you will have many concubines. Can Your Highness truly commit to marrying only one person?"

At this moment, Jiang Wanning did not believe such an absurd thing.

Throughout history, which man hasn't had three wives and four concubines, let alone a crown prince or a future emperor?

"It seems this young man has no feelings for this woman."

Tu Shanyuan said calmly.

"No, there aren't any, and who knows how many more Jiang Wannings there will be in the future."

She felt uneasy ever since Gu Yanchi concealed Jiang Wanning's existence.

She was a blank slate, and in modern times she had many suitors, but she rejected them all decisively.

Gu Yanchi is smart enough to see through this woman's thoughts. Now that they're getting married, isn't it a bit too late to refuse?

Some people might think she's being pretentious, while others might think she's overthinking things.

How long can an emperor's favor last? How many women who transmigrated from novels were betrayed?

One year, two years, and they can still be as loving as ever; will it still be the same after ten years?

She's gambled everything; will this man let her lose?

"If you don't want to stay, once we find the Dragon Soul Wood and break the seal, I will send you back."

Tu Shanyuan looked at her with utmost seriousness. If she wasn't happy, why waste her life here?