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

She wouldn't even be willing to be a concubine, let alone Gu Yanjin's mother.

"I am the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion, and it is not permissible for sisters to share a husband. Furthermore, the Third Prince does not like me. Now, the Prince of Xiling is very kind to me, and I feel very good about it."

Bai Luoluo spoke with such regret, and it sounded so genuine.

"The Third Prince loves you, but unfortunately, he has no choice in his fate."

The Third Prince was actually drugged by the Prince of Xiling at that palace banquet, with the intention of ruining his reputation so that you would hate him.

He also wanted to marry you as his princess so that he could regain control of the military in the general's mansion.

This person is a wolf in sheep's clothing; you must not believe his kindness towards you, it's all a scheme.

The empress spoke with such conviction that she could easily pass for the truth.

If Bai Luoluo hadn't known the details, she might have really been fooled by this old hag.

"So that's how it is. The King of Xiling actually did this."

Bai Luoluo looked angry.

"I didn't really want to tell you, but the Third Prince loves you deeply and doesn't want you to be deceived by the Prince of Xiling. The reason I summoned you to the palace this time is to ask if you are still willing to marry the Third Prince."

Seeing Bai Luoluo's angry expression, the Empress sneered inwardly.

Unexpectedly, a few words were enough to convince Bai Luoluo that he was truly ignorant and foolish.

"I never expected the Third Prince to care so much about me, but the Emperor has already bestowed the marriage upon us, and it cannot be changed now."

A statement from someone obsessed with love—

Bai Luoluo almost vomited from disgust.

"Actually, there's another way. I wonder if you'd be willing?"

Seeing that the time was ripe, the empress began to reveal her purpose.

"Of course I am willing. As long as the Third Prince has me in his heart, I will have no regrets in this life. If I cannot marry the one I love in this life, it doesn't really matter who I marry."

Gu Yanjin is a scumbag, utterly hypocritical. Marrying him is worse than committing suicide; otherwise, you'll be disgusted to death sooner or later.

The Empress was very pleased with these words.

A calculating glint flashed in his eyes, and a small porcelain bottle appeared in his hand without him even noticing.

"This is a small insect. You only need to put it in the King of Xiling's food. On the day of the hunt, you will be with the Third Prince forever."

Bai Luoluo immediately looked towards the Empress, her eyes fixed on the small porcelain bottle.

Gu worms! They're actually Gu worms!!!

The person who used the Gu poison must be the Empress. Who raised these Gu worms?

"Don't be afraid, these are just ordinary little insects. Eating them will only cause stomach pain and won't harm your life. When we hunt the Third Prince and win the championship, we can ask the Emperor to issue an edict to marry you."

The Empress assumed that Bai Luoluo was frightened because she had not spoken.

He quickly offered an explanation, not forgetting to also offer her a rosy picture.

"This humble woman is simply a little afraid of insects. Are these insects raised by Her Majesty the Empress?"

Bai Luoluo looked frightened, her heart filled with horror.

"This insect doesn't bite and is extremely precious, worth a fortune. You must be careful not to lose it."

The Empress's eyes were serious. Now that only this one was left, she refused to believe that Gu Yanchi was still alive.

"Your subject should not take the insects; these things will surely bite."

Bai Luoluo looked terrified and frightened.

Her eyes showed resistance, and the Empress cursed inwardly as a good-for-nothing.

However, only Bai Luoluo can do this.

After all, the concubines she sent to the Xiling Prince's mansion had already been placed under house arrest.

“This insect doesn’t bite.” At this moment, the Empress called out to those behind her, “Ya Nu, go and show it to Miss Bai.”

"Yes."

Bai Luoluo squinted at a slender woman dressed in black and wearing a mask behind the screen.

Her face was obscured, but her gray hair created an illusion.

She has the figure of a young girl, but her hair is gray, and her skin looks delicate and fair.

Did they have hair dye in ancient times?

Bai Luoluo was very puzzled.

"Your Majesty, why does this palace maid have white hair? She doesn't look very old. I'm quite curious."

Bai Luoluo looked curious and asked obediently.

Since she likes well-behaved and sensible children, she can act very realistically.

“Miss Bai, you may not know this, but Ya Nu is not a palace maid. She is my pharmacist. Moreover, although she looks young, she is actually over sixty years old.”

"Such a miraculous thing has happened. The Empress is indeed destined for greatness. She can even subdue such an extraordinary person."

Bai Luoluo offered a string of flattering words.

Upon hearing this, the Empress smiled and was in a very good mood.

"This matter must not be spread outside. I consider you as family. Even Liu Yulan doesn't know these things. You are my favorite daughter-in-law."

Ah--

The most satisfying daughter-in-law speaks in a way that doesn't sound like human speech at all.

In the original book, the empress disliked the original owner the most, and even told that scumbag Gu Yanjin behind his back that the original owner was not worthy of giving birth to a child, let alone living.

Liu Yulan was her most favored daughter-in-law, and she even allowed her to disembowel the original owner of the body.

"With Her Majesty the Empress's words, I am at ease."

Bai Luoluo looked deeply moved.

The person in question was still acting, so she had no choice but to continue acting along.

Crow Slave slowly stood in front of Bai Luoluo, opened the bottle, and the Gu worm instantly appeared in her hand.

These hands are thin and wrinkled, clearly belonging to someone in their seventies or eighties.

Is it just that her facial skin is smooth, but her body still shows signs of aging?

The worms were dark red and about the size of millet grains. They crawled on the palm of her hand, and Bai Luoluo felt disgusted by the sight.

The thought that Gu Yanchi had one inside his body made her want to kill the crow slave with a single blow.

This old guy must be a cult leader who raises poisonous insects.

"Miss Bai, don't be afraid. This little bug is very cute and won't bite at all."

The raven slave's voice carried a hint of malice, sending chills down Bai Luoluo's spine.

"It looks very small and cute. I wonder where this insect lives? Why have I never seen it before?"

Bai Luoluo looked completely innocent and even stood up to approach the crow slave.

Crow glanced at the Empress and instantly put the Gu worms into the bottle.

A sinister, bloody stench immediately filled her nostrils.

Bai Luoluo is naturally sensitive to smells; this old guy must deal with blood every day.

He's a formidable character, not easy to deal with.

She could sense the crow's disdain, contempt, and even amusement towards her.

Her eyes were filled with a sinister aura, making her look terrifying and giving the impression of being treated as prey.

"Miss Bai, please don't ask any more questions. This insect was bred by the Crow Slave. You only need to put it in the Xiling King's meals, and you can marry the Third Prince in a grand and glorious way as his concubine."

The empress's eyes held a smile, but it was actually a sarcastic remark.

She was vulgar and uncouth. If it weren't for her powerful backer, she might not even be worthy of being a concubine in this lifetime.

"My wish is to marry the Third Prince, and I will certainly make this happen."

Bai Luoluo's lips curled up beneath her veil. The act was over, and she needed to quickly tell Gu Yanchi that the old witch was the one who used witchcraft.