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

At this moment, Gu Yanchi felt a surge of secret joy when he saw that Bai Luoluo did not refuse.

Behind them was the housekeeper, Xiao Tao; unexpectedly, the two of them were holding hands.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Xiao Tao wanted to follow, but Butler Wang stopped her.

"Little Peach, do not disturb the masters' private time."

Xiao Tao looked at Butler Wang's serious face and nodded slightly.

"Don't be afraid. You will probably marry into the royal family with the princess. You can ask me anytime if you don't understand anything."

Butler Wang's face softened as he looked at Xiao Tao's obedient appearance.

"Thank you, Butler Wang."

Xiao Tao looked up, watching Bai Luoluo's departing figure, still feeling somewhat worried.

"Leng Ye, take Xiao Tao for a walk around the manor, and then take her to see the Princess Consort later."

Manager Wang looked around and said.

Leng Ye appeared instantly, standing beside Xiao Tao.

"Okay, I'll take care of Xiaotao."

Steward Wang nodded and turned to leave; he was very satisfied with this princess.

His master has finally found someone he likes, and he sincerely wishes him well.

"Xiao Tao, let me show you around the manor. It will make it easier for you to take care of the princess in the future."

Leng Ye tilted his head and looked at Xiao Tao.

"Thank you."

Xiao Tao said in a soft, sweet voice.

The two of them walked around the Prince's mansion, one after the other, familiarizing themselves with the route.

Leng Ye kept introducing things to Xiao Tao, his tone and attitude were very gentle, and gradually Xiao Tao was no longer afraid, and would say a few words to Leng Ye from time to time.

Gu Yanchi led Bai Luoluo to the medicinal cuisine room.

"Squeak!"

The door was pushed open by Gu Yanchi.

"Luo'er, see if we need anything else? I'll have someone prepare it."

A faint scent of medicine wafted into Bai Luoluo's nose. She didn't rush in, but stood outside the door with her eyes closed.

This feeling is like going back to childhood. After growing up, she pursued advanced medical studies, working with various instruments, and hadn't been in contact with these natural, primitive herbs for a long time.

Looking at Bai Luoluo with her eyes closed, Gu Yanchi naturally didn't understand what she was doing.

However, he did not go forward to disturb them, but simply watched quietly.

"It's a familiar smell. The medicinal herbs here are all very precious. From now on, this will be my private laboratory. Please do not let anyone in."

Bai Luoluo opened her eyes and strode inside with agile steps.

"Alright, I've already had the sign made, and I'll have it installed tomorrow. After that, no one will come here anymore."

Inside the room, rows of shelves displayed various precious medicinal herbs, as well as dried herbs.

"it is good."

Bai Luoluo reached out and picked up the medicinal herbs, smelling them. These were all good stuff.

"Today, I want to develop some poisons for self-defense. After I take inventory, I will write down any other medicinal materials you need. I will come to the Prince's Mansion every day from now on, and starting tomorrow, I will taste the medicinal baths to make the Gu worms completely dormant for a period of time."

"Luo'er, you don't need to work too hard. Removing the curse is not something that can be done overnight."

Gu Yanchi didn't want her to be too anxious, after all, these Gu worms were living creatures, and there was no medicine that could kill them directly.

"I believe that the outbreak of Gu worms at this palace banquet was caused by the person who cast the Gu and activated the mother Gu. If you don't get detoxified soon, your life may be in danger."

Bai Luoluo already had a guess in her heart: this poison was most likely administered by the Empress.

But she had no proof.

"What Luo'er said is exactly what I was thinking. It's just that the Prince's Mansion and the General's Mansion are quite far apart. It's really too tiring for you to run back and forth between them."

Gu Yanchi felt a pang of heartache; he wanted to get married as soon as possible.

In this way, Bai Luoluo could live openly and legitimately in the Prince's Mansion.

Most importantly, he was afraid of causing any more trouble, since the Empress wouldn't just sit idly by and wait to die.

“My father will be returning to Beijing in a few days to set a wedding date, so I won’t have to travel back and forth after I marry him.”

Bai Luoluo naturally understood what he meant; the wedding date could only be set after Bai Hao returned.

"Luo'er is right. From now on, Luo'er will be in charge of this palace, and no one will dare to bully you."

Gu Yanchi knew everything that happened yesterday. Bai Hao often went to the border and rarely cared about the affairs of the mansion, which led some of the servants and guards to be quite disrespectful to Bai Luoluo.

However, that concubine was also restless.

"The person who can bully me hasn't been born yet. Once I learn martial arts, I might kill without blinking an eye."

Bai Luoluo said half-jokingly.

"Lightness skill, does Luo'er really want to learn it?"

Most young ladies in ancient times were weak and helpless, but Bai Luoluo seemed quite different. She clearly had martial arts training. Could it be that Bai Hao taught her?

"Of course, flying around with light-footed skills is amazing."

With a free plane, she can use it as her own private jet in the future.

It sounds wonderful.

"Lightness skill requires learning internal energy cultivation techniques first, which is a long and arduous process that also requires martial arts talent."

“It doesn’t matter if it takes a long time. I can endure hardship. Your Highness can rest assured.”

Bai Luoluo is very passionate about martial arts.

After returning to the modern world, her lightness skill will be quite dazzling; she might not even need to buy plane tickets to go anywhere anymore.

"Alright, since Luo'er likes it, I will teach her everything I know. Just don't call me Your Highness anymore, you can call me by my name."

Forehead?

People in ancient times didn't care much about status, so calling a prince by his name directly might seem disrespectful.

Bai Luoluo put down the herbs in her hand, turned around and said, "This seems to be against the rules."

"I'll do whatever I want with you, there are no rules."

Can you really do whatever you want?

This is ancient times, the world of imperial power, where kneeling and beheading were common occurrences.

Bai Luoluo lowered her eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

At that moment, Butler Wang rushed over.

"Your Highness, Her Majesty the Empress has sent someone to read out the imperial decree, but..."

Butler Wang glanced at Bai Luoluo, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

"Speak plainly. Luo'er will be the mistress of the royal palace from now on."

Gu Yanchi sensed that Steward Wang had something to say but didn't say it directly, and he felt somewhat displeased.

"Her Majesty the Empress bestows upon you five concubines."

Steward Wang lowered his head slightly. He also wanted to say directly that the principal wife had not yet entered the house, but five concubines had already arrived. He was afraid that Bai Luoluo would be unhappy and that this would cause a rift between her and the prince.

Upon hearing this, Bai Luoluo's eyes flashed with surprise.

Haha ...

Five concubines arrived at once; Gu Yanchi is quite fortunate in love.

The Empress really can't stay idle; she's probably sending spies to the Prince's residence.

Gu Yanchi's face darkened instantly. How much he wanted Bai Luoluo to call off the engagement! He was really something.

"Return them all. I have no need for concubines."

His voice was cold and icy, as if he would draw his sword and kill someone at any moment.

"This... The Empress sent someone with an imperial decree; it would be inappropriate to return it like this."

This was a gift from the Empress; there is no reason to return it, as that would be an indirect disregard for the Emperor's grace.

Steward Wang advised him that he did not want his master to be criticized, and that the current situation was unstable, so they needed to be patient.

"Do as I say. If such a thing happens again, send it all back."

Gu Yanchi glanced at Bai Luoluo beside him, afraid that she might be unhappy, since five concubines had already arrived before they were even married.