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

In the past, her grandfather had said that a man's character is revealed in the details, and one should not rush into marriage but should thoroughly understand the other person.

After all, some men are very good at acting. They are very obedient to you before marriage, but after marriage they ignore you or are even indifferent to you to the core.

Choosing a man requires careful selection. Bai Luoluo was told by her grandfather since she was a child that she should never be love-struck.

Bai Hao was hailed by the crowd and entered the palace to pay his respects to the Emperor.

The emperor looked at his former good brother, and his eyes involuntarily reddened.

He has been on the throne for many years, but true sincerity is hard to find.

Bai Hao fought for him on the border and protected the people of Xiling, for which he was deeply grateful.

"Come here, give me a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Bai Hao bowed slightly.

All the civil and military officials were filled with envy, since no one in the main hall had ever been able to sit down and speak with the emperor.

After a report on the border affairs, the ministers listened attentively.

Jealousy and disdain flickered in the Prime Minister's eyes.

Why?

He's just a military man, yet he's been given a seat.

The Emperor truly trusts Bai Hao too much, bestowing upon him all sorts of honors.

He was simply not convinced that military generals were in power while civil officials were being suppressed and trampled under Bai Hao's feet.

snort!

Once her daughter becomes the Crown Princess and empress, Bai Hao will certainly not be allowed to live.

In the imperial court, only Bai Hao and the emperor were talking; all the ministers stood aside and listened quietly, and no one stepped forward.

The emperor glanced at the ministers and found them quite an eyesore.

"All my ministers may leave the court if there is nothing else to discuss. General Bai Hao, please stay."

"We, your humble servants, take our leave—"

All the ministers bowed slightly and slowly withdrew from the hall.

Everyone had left, and the emperor stepped down from his dragon throne.

Upon seeing this, Bai Hao quickly stood up.

"There is no need for this between you and me."

The Emperor pressed Bai Hao into a chair, while he himself sat on the other side.

"There is a distinction between ruler and subject, and the subject dares not overstep his bounds."

Their relationship had already changed from the moment he became emperor.

"You care too much about these rules and etiquette. I want to talk to you about the marriage between the Fifth Prince and your girl."

The Emperor personally poured Bai Hao a cup of tea.

"Hasn't His Majesty already bestowed the marriage upon you? Why do you still need to discuss it with me?"

After the imperial marriage was arranged that day, the emperor sent someone to the border to inform Bai Hao of the matter.

When Bai Hao received the news, he was somewhat displeased. Royal family members could not marry only one person for their entire lives, and he was unwilling for Bai Luoluo to marry into the royal family.

He had previously spoken to the Emperor about this matter, and he only wished for his beloved daughter to live a peaceful, joyful, and carefree life.

"At that time, it was your beloved daughter who chose the Prince of Xiling. The two children were also in love, so I had no choice but to grant them marriage. However, you can set the date."

The Emperor is actually a little selfish. As Bai Hao's daughter, Bai Luoluo is someone he really wants to marry into the royal family.

In this way, he could keep an eye on things at all times, and Bai Hao could focus on defending the border against the enemy.

If she marries a man with ulterior motives, he will have to be wary of her, even if she holds military power.

He trusted Bai Hao completely, but the same could be said for others.

Bai Luoluo's future husband is very important.

"Your Majesty knows that Luo'er has been without a mother since childhood, is somewhat dull-witted, and lacks knowledge. She is not familiar with palace rules and etiquette, and is truly unsuitable to marry any prince. I have not asked for much in my life, I only hope that she can live a carefree life."

Bai Hao stood up, knelt down and bowed, trying to persuade the emperor to withdraw the imperial decree granting the marriage.

He knew that the imperial edict had already been issued, and retracting it might damage the emperor's dignity; the life of deceit and intrigue was not suitable for his beloved daughter.

Seeing this, the Emperor sighed slightly and helped Bai Hao up.

"What are you doing?"

"His Majesty also knows it's unsuitable, so why force Luo'er to live in such dire straits?"

Bai Hao spoke with a serious tone, staring intently at the Emperor.

"This is what your girl asked for. The Prince of Xiling knelt down and begged for her hand in marriage. The two children are already in love. Why don't you go back and ask the children for their opinions? Then we can discuss this matter further."

Seeing that Bai Hao was serious, the Emperor had no choice but to say the same thing. In his opinion, Bai Luoluo liked the Fifth Prince.

"I do not mean to force Your Majesty, but I have no relatives left, and my only concern is my daughter."

Seeing Bai Hao's sorrowful face, the Emperor naturally understood.

Zhang Yuxue's death was a huge blow to Bai Hao.

He was well aware of the suffering he endured, but who could understand his vulnerability?

"During this time, your girl has been recuperating at the Xiling Prince's Mansion, and the two of you must have developed feelings for each other."

Now that I have decreed the annulment of the engagement, it will not be good for your maid's reputation. Why don't you return to your residence first and ask her opinion? If she does not wish to marry, I will issue an edict.

The Emperor did not want Bai Hao to become estranged from him because of this matter, and this kneeling made him very uncomfortable.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help."

Seeing that the Emperor had relented, Bai Hao wasn't stupid; he understood the principle of knowing when to stop.

"You and I were brothers in our youth, and now I can rule this country. There's no need for such formalities."

"Your Majesty is a man of great loyalty and righteousness; I swear to serve you to the death."

"In my youth, I had too many things beyond my control. Now that I hold the throne, I only hope that our brotherhood will remain as it was in our youth. You can tell me anything, and I will do my best to fulfill your wishes."

The emperor seemed to be recalling the past, when he was an unfavored prince, rejected by his brothers and disliked by his father.

But he met Bai Hao, and they hit it off immediately, becoming best friends.

He didn't want to fight for the throne, but his brothers wouldn't let him go.

Throughout the entire process, only Bai Hao stood by his side.

It can be said that Bai Hao helped him win half of his throne.

"Your Majesty need not do this. The brotherhood has always been in my heart. However, now that there is a distinction between ruler and subject, I must naturally take into account your dignity."

A smile appeared on Bai Hao's face. His brother was the emperor, and he knew the importance of being dutiful.

"Ha ha........."

These words pleased the emperor greatly, and he immediately smiled.

"I know you miss your daughter dearly. At the welcoming banquet, you must drink a few more cups with me. It has been a long time since we brothers sat down together for a drink."

"That's natural."

Bai Hao said with a smile.

"Very well, I'll wait until we're both drunk until we drop."

The emperor stood up.

"If Your Majesty commands, I will certainly comply." Bai Hao stood up and bowed slightly. "I take my leave."

"Ah."

The Emperor watched Bai Hao's departing figure. They had both reached middle age and were no longer the naive young men they once were.

The battlefield is fraught with danger, and a single misstep can mean the difference between life and death in an instant.

Aunt Zhang sent the steward to fetch Bai Luoluo back to the mansion, but she refused.

She's just wailing, pretending to be compassionate. She's only doing this because her father is coming back.

Otherwise, why would they have taken her back?

The butler looked troubled.

“Miss, Aunt Zhang has prepared wine and dishes to welcome the General back. Wouldn’t it worry him if you didn’t go back?”

Ah--

After not seeing Zhang the witch for so many days, she thought of taking Bai Hao back as soon as she saw him return. She really had a good plan.

Bai Luoluo ignored him and didn't even glance at the housekeeper.