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

Back then, in the Cold Palace, Gu Yanchi secretly ran away because Consort Yun was seriously ill, and unexpectedly encountered the young Gu Yanjin.

The eunuch addressed him as His Highness the Third Prince, but at the time he was too young to understand the wickedness of human nature.

He simply went up and called out to his third brother, asking him to help find a doctor to treat his mother.

Unexpectedly, he was beaten and left covered in bruises.

Gu Yanjin, being the Empress's legitimate son, held a high position. Upon seeing Gu Yanchi, who resembled a beggar, he not only ordered a brutal beating but also stepped on Gu Yanchi's head and spoke viciously.

"Who do you think you are? I am the legitimate son of the Empress. There is a difference in rank. If you dare to call me Third Brother again, this is what will happen to you."

Gu Yanchi was dragged back to the Cold Palace by several eunuchs, where he watched helplessly as his mother slowly died of illness.

The Cold Palace was truly cold.

It's not the weather, it's people's hearts.

The palace maids and eunuchs would always insult him.

His childhood was a trauma that Gu Yanchi could never erase.

"you--"

Gu Yanjin was speechless. This was the truth, and the words seemed familiar.

If he had known this would happen, he should have killed this bastard when he was a child.

Leng Feng stepped forward and, along with two guards, dragged Bai Qianqian away.

"Third Prince... save me, your humble servant."

She clung to Gu Yanjin's sleeve, tears streaming down her face.

At this moment, she hated Bai Luoluo to death; why was it always Bai Luoluo who got hurt?

"Qianqian, I will definitely avenge you in the future."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qianqian looked utterly despairing.

She's been abandoned. If she had known this would happen, she shouldn't have come to the Prince's mansion to suffer.

"Please have mercy, Your Highness. I truly know I was wrong."

Seeing that Gu Yanjin was unreliable, Bai Qianqian shouted at the King of Xiling.

Amidst the cries, Bai Qianqian was dragged out.

“Guard Leng, my sister is tough and can take a beating. You don’t need to hold back when you hit her, just keep hitting her.”

Bai Luoluo didn't forget to speak to Leng Feng, her words sincere, each one almost making Bai Qianqian faint.

Bai Luoluo, I will never let you die.

Unfortunately, her hatred was of no use.

"Your Highness understands, please rest assured."

The cold wind replied.

"Bai Luoluo, why are you so vicious? Qianqian is, after all, your sister."

Gu Yanjin clenched his fists, staring intently at her, his heart burning with anger.

She wanted to kill Bai Qianqian; she was truly ruthless and vicious.

Now, he can't marry Bai Luoluo.

Bai Qianqian is also Bai Hao's daughter, so it's not entirely impossible for him to obtain military power this time.

If he really killed Bai Qianqian, wouldn't he lose both the beauty and his military power?

“Princes are subject to the same laws as commoners. Sister Qian doesn’t understand respect for hierarchy. If we don’t give her a good beating, how will she remember this day? I was only doing this for Sister Qian’s own good, but in the Third Prince’s mouth, it’s become vicious. It’s really too difficult to be a good person.”

Bai Luoluo looked completely innocent, and every word she uttered was spoken with kindness towards Bai Qianqian.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yanjin was unable to refute it.

He doesn't actually like those who don't understand hierarchy.

After all, he was born of the legitimate wife and did not like some lowly illegitimate sons who climbed above him.

"ah............."

Gu Yanjin hesitated for a moment, then a heart-wrenching scream came from outside the door.

"Fifth brother, Qianqian is a woman after all. Twenty strokes of the cane might kill her. In any case, Qianqian is Bai Hao's daughter."

Upon hearing Bai Qianqian's scream, Gu Yanjin felt a chill instantly descend upon him.

"Third brother, there is no need to worry. Miss Bai is not an ordinary woman. She is physically strong and a mere twenty strokes will not kill her."

Gu Yanchi's indifferent reply made Bai Luoluo's lips curl into a slight smile.

"Your Highness will remember this debt. I hope you will not cause any deaths, or you will not be able to bear the consequences."

Seeing this, Gu Yanjin was at a loss. At this moment, he decided to return to the palace first and see when the Imperial Preceptor would emerge from seclusion.

Bai Luoluo stepped down from the main seat at this moment, her pace quickening involuntarily.

Hearing the heart-wrenching screams and seeing the crimson blood, Gu Yanjin sighed softly.

He is determined to become the crown prince.

Now, he can't even protect a woman; he has truly lost all face.

At this moment, Bai Luoluo came out.

She moved two inches closer to Gu Yanjin, her fingers twitching slightly as she slipped them back into her sleeve.

"Your Highness, please take care. I will send someone to escort Sister Qianqian back to her residence and will make sure nothing happens to her."

Bai Luoluo's eyes were filled with a smile.

This dregs will let you experience the power of this itchy powder.

Looking at Bai Luoluo's concerned tone, Gu Yanjin was completely baffled.

One moment they're at loggerheads, the next they seem genuinely concerned about Bai Qianqian.

What trick is this woman playing?

"I hope you will do what you say."

Gu Yanjin, with a solemn expression, walked away with elegant steps.

Gu Yanchi had seen Bai Luoluo's little actions, but he didn't go forward to ask any questions.

He knew that Bai Luoluo wouldn't poison Gu Yanjin directly, since it wasn't the right time yet.

"It's windy outside, and Luo'er isn't feeling well, so why don't we wait inside the palace?"

Gu Yanchi stood beside her.

"I'm really fine. I love the scene in front of me and don't want to miss such a great moment."

Bai Luoluo felt a strange mix of tingling and spiciness as she watched the scene of being flogged.

Having acted arrogantly and bullied the original owner for so many years, Bai Qianqian should pay the price for it.

The caning was just the beginning; she would slowly play around from then on.

Bai Qianqian's eyes were bloodshot, and blood was seeping from the corner of her lips. She glared fiercely at Bai Luoluo.

If they don't die today, they will surely pay back a hundredfold or a thousandfold in the future.

Her head slumped down instantly, and she rolled her eyes and fainted.

"Your Highness, Miss Bai has fainted."

The cold wind subsided, and the caning was over.

"As long as she's angry, send her back to the General's Mansion and tell Aunt Zhang that if she doesn't discipline her daughter properly next time, I will have her beaten to death."

Gu Yanchi said everything Bai Luoluo wanted to say.

At this moment, she didn't need to say anything more.

After this, Bai Qianqian will probably hate her even more.

Since they were all enemies anyway, she didn't care if they hated her a little more.

Leng Feng led a group of people to carry Bai Qianqian away.

There's nothing much to see anymore, Bai Luoluo shrugged.

"Tonight, I'll give Achi a medicinal bath and acupuncture."

"Two more days later is fine, Luo'er, don't push yourself too hard."

Gu Yanchi was worried that her body couldn't handle it, after all, her injuries were quite serious.

"It will begin tonight and will last for three consecutive days. During this period, you cannot drink alcohol or use your internal energy."

Three days later, she still needs to return home.

Time is of the essence; delaying the matter of the Gu poison even by one day will be dangerous.

"I'll do whatever Luo'er says."

Gu Yanchi looked obedient.

"Achi, how much do you know about the Grand Preceptor of Xiling?"

Bai Luoluo was very curious about this imperial advisor. In books and TV dramas, imperial advisors are usually depicted as having the ability to foresee the future and make predictions.

"I have been away from the palace for many years and do not know much about this Grand Preceptor. However, there are rumors that he saved the plague with a wave of his hand and even brought the late emperor back to life. That is why he was appointed Grand Preceptor. Moreover, he does not show his true face and no one knows how long he has lived."

Gu Yanchi had never met this mysterious national advisor.