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

Gu Yanjin was given twenty strokes of the cane. Having never suffered much hardship before, he had already fainted and was carried to the Empress's palace.

Longde Hall!

"I believe this marriage arrangement is inappropriate."

The Empress and the Emperor sat facing each other on a small couch.

"What does the Empress find amiss?"

"General Bai Hao already holds military power. If he really has any ill intentions, I'm afraid that Chi'er is still young and might be taken advantage of."

The Empress poured a cup of tea for the Emperor and handed it to him.

"Bai Hao is my childhood friend, and I know his character well. I don't want to hear these words again in the future."

The emperor did not go to fetch the tea, clearly displeased.

"I misspoke."

The Empress saw that the other party was angry and knew that there was probably no room for maneuver in this matter.

She had no choice but to give up.

Seeing that the Emperor did not look at her again, the Empress stood up.

"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave now."

"Ah."

The emperor, holding a book in his hand, did not look up, but simply replied with a faint sound.

Seeing such a cold attitude, the Empress was already used to it and turned to leave.

Seeing that the Empress had left, the Emperor put down the book he was holding.

..........

Fengyang Palace.

Gu Yanjin was being treated by the imperial physician when the Empress returned and saw her unconscious son, her hatred intensified.

"How is the Third Prince?"

The Empress said sternly.

The imperial physician finished treating everything and wiped away his sweat.

"Your Majesty, the Third Prince has only lost too much blood and will wake up after tonight."

Upon hearing this, the Empress's expression softened somewhat.

"You stay here to take care of the Third Prince; the rest of you may leave."

"Yes."

The imperial physician replied.

The General's Mansion.

Bai Qianqian cried so hard.

Zhang Yuyao held her, not understanding what was going on.

"Qianqian, what exactly happened?"

Bai Qianqian wiped away her tears and recounted what had happened in the palace.

"What did you say?"

Zhang Yuyao almost fainted when she saw the marks on her beloved daughter's neck.

"Mother, it's all that bitch Bai Luoluo's fault that I've been ruined. This time, I can only be the Third Prince's concubine."

"Qianqian, don't cry. That damned bitch dared to humiliate us, mother and daughter, in public."

Zhang Yuyao never expected that Bai Luoluo would go to the palace and publicly reveal the affair of climbing into someone's bed, which made her so angry that she almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

"That bitch Bai Luoluo is no longer what she used to be. Today, the Emperor has bestowed her in marriage to the Prince of Xiling."

Bai Qianqian's eyes were red from crying, and she was also in pain. After all, it was her first time being a woman, and the pain was truly excruciating once the effects of the medicine wore off.

"The King of Xiling actually asked to marry that ugly little slut; he's probably after your father's military power."

Zhang Yuyao already had a plan in mind. If her beloved daughter was ruined, then she would make Bai Luoluo a slut and see if the King of Xiling would still marry her.

"Now that she has gained power, my daughter can only be a concubine."

Bai Qianqian felt wronged from the bottom of her heart. She was afraid that Gu Yanjin would not like her and that she would be left alone in an empty house after marrying him.

"Things have come to this point. As long as you gain the favor of the Third Prince and successfully give birth to your eldest son, Liu Yulan will be trampled under your feet. The Third Prince is the Empress's legitimate son, and he will undoubtedly become the Crown Prince in the future."

For Zhang Yuyao, the Third Prince was actually not bad, after all, he was the son of the Empress, and his status was more noble than that of the other princes.

Although the Prince of Xiling had military achievements, he had no mother, making it extremely difficult for him to become the crown prince.

"The Third Prince likes Liu Yulan, so my daughter won't be favored if she marries him."

Bai Qianqian isn't stupid; Gu Yanjin dotes on Liu Yulan, something she can't compare to.

"Silly child, how can a man remain chaste for one person? The Third Prince is young and vigorous. As long as Qianqian lowers her pride and learns some seductive tricks, I guarantee he will dote on you every day."

For Zhang Yuyao, there was no man in the world who didn't love beauty, except for Bai Hao.

"My daughter wants to learn."

Bai Qianqian blushed. She had already lost her innocence, so gaining Gu Yanjin's favor was something she had to do.

She cannot lose; she must strive to win the position of Crown Princess.

"This is not difficult. I will have someone teach Qianqian tomorrow. You take good care of yourself while I go and deal with that little slut."

Zhang Yuyao wanted to tear Bai Luoluo apart at this moment. The hatred in her eyes was like surging waves. This time, she might be ridiculed by some noblewomen for daring to slander others.

"Mother, please punish Bai Luoluo with peace of mind. Her words were inappropriate today, but Father will not blame her, after all, Mother is the mistress of this mansion."

Bai Qianqian was overjoyed; she felt incredibly happy whenever Bai Luoluo was punished.

"Ah."

..........

At the gate of the general's mansion.

Gu Yanchi got off the carriage first.

"Be careful, I'll help you."

He raised his right hand, his fingers clearly defined.

Bai Luoluo looked at the palm in front of her and placed her little hand on it.

"Thank you."

Her soft, boneless little hand was held in Gu Yanchi's hand.

Bai Luoluo stepped on the hem of her clothes and immediately fell forward.

"what........"

She screamed in fright.

Gu Yanchi used his arms to pull her into a tight embrace.

His large hand rested on Bai Luoluo's slender waist.

Bai Luoluo instinctively hugged Gu Yanchi's neck, clinging to him.

After all, Gu Yanchi is over 1.8 meters tall, while Bai Luoluo is only about 1.65 meters tall, so there is still a difference in their heights.

"Luo'er, are you hurt anywhere?"

Gu Yanchi was worried that she might sprain her ankle.

Bai Luoluo's face immediately flushed slightly. "Put me down first."

"it is good."

Gu Yanchi gently put her down. "Check if your foot is hurt."

Bai Luoluo moved a couple of times, "Don't worry, I'm fine."

She lowered her eyes, feeling so embarrassed.

These ancient clothes are too complicated, otherwise she wouldn't have jumped into someone's arms.

"Go back and get some rest. I'll send someone to pick up Luo'er tomorrow."

Gu Yanchi spoke in a gentle tone.

The two guards at the General's Mansion who witnessed what had just happened cursed Bai Luoluo inwardly for being shameless.

However, the cold night and the cold wind in the darkness were quite surprised.

Their master actually has such a gentle side; this young lady of the Bai family is truly extraordinary.

In the past, their master always exuded coldness, so this concern and gentle tone sounded rather unusual to their ears.

Could it be that their master really likes the eldest daughter of the Bai family?

That's also unlikely.

"Okay, take care too, see you tomorrow."

Bai Luoluo jogged away.

Gu Yanchi smiled, then turned and said in a cold tone, "Leng Ye, protect her."

"It's the master."

Leng Ye concealed himself in the darkness and went straight into the general's mansion.

Upon arriving at Xue Luo Courtyard, Bai Luoluo saw that it was brightly lit.

I already had a guess in my mind.

Presumably, Bai Qianqian has returned, and Zhang the witch wants to hold her accountable for her daughter's actions.

Bai Luoluo walked into Xueluo Courtyard step by step, and Xiao Tao ran out at this moment.

"Young Miss, Aunt Zhang is waiting for you inside."

"I understand. Go down and bring me some hot water."

Bai Luoluo gave the instructions and stepped into the room.