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

Xiao Tao and Leng Ye stood at the door, listening to the sounds inside, not knowing what to do for a moment.

They were just arguing, but they're fine now.

Seeing this, Leng Ye pulled Xiao Tao to the courtyard gate, where there was some distance to avoid awkwardness.

Looking at the large hand holding hers, Xiao Tao remembered what Bai Luoluo had told her.

Actually, she also wanted to know if Leng Ye liked her, otherwise she would make a fool of herself if that day came.

She raised her eyes slightly, "Brother Ye, do you have someone you like?"

Leng Ye was visibly taken aback by the question.

Then, looking at his hands clasped tightly together, the tips of his ears immediately turned red.

"I have someone I like."

His voice was low, and his eyes darted around.

"May I ask which family's young lady she is?"

Xiao Tao looked disappointed and wanted to let go of the hand being held.

Seeing the little hand struggling in his hand, Leng Ye gripped it even tighter.

The cold wind, hiding in the shadows, was extremely anxious upon seeing this.

This stupid guy, just say it already.

"She's not some rich girl, she's a kind girl."

Leng Ye said, his eyes fixed on Xiao Tao.

"To be liked by Brother Ye, she must be a very good woman." At this moment, Xiao Tao was a little sad. "Brother Ye, there is a difference between men and women, please let go."

This taciturn guy, if he doesn't speak up soon, he'll lose his wife.

The cold wind was in a hurry and immediately flew down.

"Little Peach, the person Leng Ye likes is you."

Accompanied by the sound of the cold wind, Leng Ye's neck and ears turned red.

At this moment, Xiao Tao was both delighted and surprised, and even forgot to be shy.

"Is it true?"

"Leng Ye has never loved any other woman like you; he only loves you."

The cold wind just opens its mouth and speaks without thinking.

He was naturally more outgoing than Leng Ye, and volunteered to be the mouth double.

Seeing that neither of them spoke, Leng Feng shook his head helplessly.

"I've said what I needed to say, you two can have a good talk, I'll step down now."

After saying that, Leng Feng disappeared in a flash.

"Brother Ye... I like you."

Seeing that Leng Ye remained silent, Xiao Tao mustered her courage and spoke.

Upon hearing this, Leng Ye immediately looked up. He had always worried that Xiao Tao didn't like him, but he never expected happiness to come so quickly.

Leng Ye stood there dumbfounded, and Leng Feng became anxious at that moment.

Go and hug her!

What are you still standing there for at a time like this?

"Brother Ye."

Seeing him standing there like a statue, not saying a word, Xiao Tao called out to him.

"I'm so happy, Xiaotao actually likes me too."

Leng Ye pulled her into his arms and held her tightly.

Seeing the two embracing, Leng Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

As evening approached, Gu Yanchi ordered someone to bring him food.

The two dined inside the house.

Other courtyard.

Jiang Wanning sat in the chair, trembling with anger.

The maid beside him had her mouth swollen like a sausage and was unable to speak at all.

"What tricks did that damned bitch use to make the prince say such things?"

She said bitterly.

A middle-aged woman walked in.

"Miss, don't be upset. The prince is newly married and in the midst of a passionate love affair. It's understandable that he might have some difficulty controlling himself. He'll get used to it and be fine once he's tired of it."

"Nanny, I'm so angry! The prince doesn't like me at all."

Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Jiang Wanning rushed into the woman's arms.

This woman was Jiang Wanning's wet nurse, who had served her since she was a child and was even closer to her than the general's wife.

“Men are all fickle and easily bored. Miss, you can wait patiently for a while. The prince only needs General Bai behind Bai Luoluo. He has to give Bai Hao face on the surface before the marriage can take place. How could he possibly bring a new woman into the manor?”

The wet nurse's eyes were shrewd and ruthless as she reached out to stroke Jiang Wanning's hair in a gesture of comfort.

"But the prince said he would only marry Bai Luoluo in this life, and he doesn't want anyone else."

"Miss, please don't worry. This old servant will definitely help you achieve your wish."

A sinister glint flashed in the wet nurse's eyes.

"Really?"

Jiang Wanning pushed her out of her arms and looked at the wet nurse with some disbelief.

"This is a love potion. Even a god would find it hard to resist if he got a single drop. Once the prince and the young lady have consummated their relationship, the prince will have to marry you even if he doesn't want to. Then he can just blame the lowly servant."

The wet nurse was holding a small porcelain bottle.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wanning blushed slightly.

Will this work?

"Once the prince and the young lady consummate their marriage, his heart will no longer be solely devoted to the princess. At that time, the young lady can enter the manor as a concubine. In addition, given the affection the young lady and the prince have shared since childhood, the prince will certainly not neglect the young lady. When the time is right, he can poison the princess, and the young lady can then take her place."

The wet nurse's face was full of ruthlessness. To rise in rank, one must use any means necessary. That's how she helped Jiang Wanning's mother back then.

Jiang Wanning's mother was just an ordinary merchant's daughter, not from a very wealthy family. She only rose to power because she liked General Weiyuan. If she hadn't drugged him, she wouldn't have had a chance.

Out of a sense of responsibility, General Weiyuan married her.

Although I don't love her, I still respect this lady.

Over the years, General Weiyuan has taken in several concubines, but none of them have ever had children.

"The wet nurse's plan is excellent. Bai Luoluo is a beauty, and the prince's favor towards her is probably because of this. However, she will die sooner or later."

Jiang Wanning took the medicine, her eyes filled with a determined resolve.

"Flowers don't bloom for a hundred days, so Miss can rest assured."

"However, I want to enter the Prince's residence as soon as possible and don't want to wait too long."

She only needed to win Gu Yanchi's affection; she had long coveted such a dignified and handsome man.

All these days, it's really a waste of that bitch Bai Luoluo's time.

"this........"

The wet nurse was in a dilemma.

Newlyweds, at the height of their affection, she feared it might backfire.

"I want the prince's favor. He's someone I've cherished for years. I don't want that bitch Bai Luoluo to get all the credit."

"Very well, this old servant will send someone to arrange it right away."

The wet nurse said with eyes full of doting affection.

She truly treats Jiang Wanning like a daughter, and has always granted her every request over the years.

Jiang Wanning also relied on her a lot, and would discuss anything with the wet nurse.

The morning sun shone brightly, and Bai Luoluo slept soundly, having barely slept all night.

Gu Yanchi gently stood up, placed a kiss on her forehead, and slowly withdrew from the inner room.

Because of the Empress's matter, Gu Yanchi has to go to court, and today this matter should have a final result.

In the main hall, the emperor looked haggard and had lost a lot of weight.

He glanced at Eunuch Yuan.

Yuan Gonggong held the imperial edict in his hand and opened it instantly.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims,

The affair involving Consort Yun was framed by the Empress. During interrogation, the Empress confessed to poisoning General Bai's wife.

Now the evidence is conclusive: the Empress is unworthy of her position, vicious, and has repeatedly sent assassins to kill the Prince of Xiling and his consort.

"Empress's title is hereby revoked, and she shall be imprisoned for life in the Cold Palace."

After Eunuch Yuan finished reading the imperial edict, the ministers below looked at each other in disbelief. They had never expected that the Empress, who was usually so dignified and gentle, would be so vicious in private.