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

"I am not feeling well and cannot go back. If my father really misses me, he will naturally come to the Prince's Mansion to visit me. As a steward, you should do your job well and not forget your place."

After saying this, Bai Luoluo immediately ordered them to leave.

Butler Wang stepped forward and said, "The Princess is not feeling well, please return."

Upon seeing this, a shadow crossed the butler's eyes.

That damn little bitch is really hard to deal with these days.

The general cherishes her so much, he will surely punish Aunt Zhang.

Damn it! ! !

However, he dared not force the issue.

The butler slunk away.

"Your Highness, the General has returned to the capital; you should go back as well."

Butler Wang advised.

"Butler Wang, there's no need to say anything more about this. I know what I'm doing."

"Yes."

The General's Mansion is now a den of wolves. Aunt Zhang only took her back because she was afraid of being punished. Now that Bai Hao is back, it's time to put a good rest.

Bai Hao wasn't just feeling sorry for her daughter; this time, she left Aunt Zhang speechless.

If we go back now, wouldn't that be fulfilling Aunt Zhang's wish?

When Aunt Zhang saw the steward return on his own, her face instantly darkened.

Why didn't the young lady come back with us?

The butler looked guilty. "It's all my fault. The young lady just won't come back."

"That damned little bitch, has she gone too far?"

Zhang Yuyao was furious and cursed.

What should she say when the general returns?

"Please calm down, Auntie. Don't upset yourself."

A hint of heartache flashed in the butler's eyes.

"Useless thing, can't even handle this small matter."

"It is because this old servant is useless."

Zhang Yuyao stared at the main entrance, her heart filled with rage.

"Mother, please don't be angry. It's better if that bitch Bai Luoluo doesn't come back."

At this moment, Bai Qianqian walked over, supported by her maid, her face still somewhat pale.

"Your injuries haven't healed yet, what are you doing out here?"

Zhang Yuyao's eyes were filled with heartache.

"Father is returning today. That bitch Bai Luoluo had better never come back. Why should Mother go to fetch her?"

Bai Qianqian didn't understand why they would bring her back when she was the one who got beaten.

"Don't talk nonsense. No matter what, Bai Luoluo is the legitimate daughter. Your father values ​​her very much. I don't want this to cause any discord between us. Do you understand, Qian'er?"

Zhang Yuyao certainly didn't want Bai Luoluo to disappear, but she was very aware of her own situation.

She was only there to take care of Bai Luoluo's aunt; Bai Hao didn't care about her at all.

If there is anything, it's only a little bit of guilt.

Bai Hao knew that if she criticized Bai Luoluo, the consequences would be predictable.

"Bai Luoluo deserves to die. She instigated the Prince of Xiling to punish his daughter with a cane, and Mother even thought of protecting her to please Father."

Bai Qianqian was filled with disbelief. Why did this family revolve around her father, Bai Luoluo?

Why is it?

She is also Bai Hao's daughter, so why should she suffer injustices at every turn?

"flourishing!"

Zhang Yuyao had no way to express her grievances; it was a fact that she had climbed into the bed herself.

Bai Hao didn't abandon her because she was pregnant.

Otherwise, she would have been kicked out of the general's mansion long ago, and wouldn't be here acting so arrogantly.

Over the years, she has been harsh on Bai Luoluo, making her ignorant and incompetent, and even refusing to teach her any rules or etiquette, all as revenge against Bai Hao.

Bai Luoluo's sudden rise to power has left her at a loss.

He had planned to control Bai Luoluo for life, but now it seems impossible.

"I just don't understand why Mother is afraid. You are the mistress of the General's Mansion."

Bai Qianqian's eyes were filled with tears. She had almost been beaten to death this time. Who would feel sorry for her ordeal?

"Someone, help the second young lady back to rest."

Not wanting to explain further, Zhang Yuyao gave her instructions and then turned to leave.

She was raised with the same standards as her elder sister, and her food, clothing, and daily necessities were all superior to Bai Luoluo's. She still doesn't understand that some of her things were stolen.

Zhang Yuyao's feelings were complicated at this moment.

Bai Qianqian's eyes were filled with tears, and she was completely unaware of her mistake at that moment.

She stole everything that belonged to Bai Luoluo, and now she's the one who's wronged.

She was punished for speaking rudely, and now she's turning around and blaming others. Perhaps she's been spoiled all her life and has become accustomed to stepping on Bai Luoluo, making her forget the difference between superiors and inferiors, and the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children.

Even the maid standing nearby couldn't bear to watch and shook her head helplessly.

The General's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and Zhang Yuyao personally took charge of the arrangements, showing her utmost dedication.

Every dish was one that Bai Hao liked.

At this moment, Bai Hao returned on horseback.

Looking at the enormous general's mansion, I felt a pang of melancholy.

He didn't want to come back; every time he saw this place, it reminded him of all the little things he had with his wife, and a wave of sadness washed over him.

Who can understand the pain of being separated from your loved one by death?

He dismounted.

"Meet the general."

Two guards stepped forward to pay their respects, their attitudes respectful.

"Ah."

Bai Hao replied indifferently and headed straight into the mansion.

Zhang Yuyao led all the maids and servants of the General's Mansion and hurried over.

"This humble servant greets the General."

“This servant girl—”

lackey—

Subordinates—

"Greetings, General."

The crowd was large and their voices were loud.

"Where are Luo'er and Qian'er?"

Bai Hao looked around and realized that his beloved daughter was not there.

Upon hearing this, a hint of grievance flashed in Zhang Yuyao's eyes.

"It is my fault for not taking good care of Luo'er. She was seriously injured in this assassination attempt."

He is currently recuperating at the Xiling Prince's Mansion.

However, Qianqian visited Luo'er two days ago and was punished with twenty strokes of the cane; she still hasn't gotten out of bed.

When I went to visit her, I was turned away at the gate of the Prince of Xiling's residence. Thinking that the general had returned to the capital, I went specifically to fetch Luo'er's residence, but the Prince of Xiling verbally abused her, and Luo'er resolutely refused to return to recuperate.

"This concubine... sob sob..."

Zhang Yuyao was crying, feeling extremely wronged.

Outsiders who didn't know better would think that Bai Luoluo had done something to her; her aggrieved appearance was simply pitiful to behold.

Bai Haojian frowned slightly, glancing at the weeping woman with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

He hated women crying, especially in such a setting; it was so improper.

The Emperor has already informed her that Luo'er's injuries have improved significantly, so why doesn't she want to return to the manor?

"Did Qian'er injure her bones or muscles during the caning?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuyao took a handkerchief and wiped away the tears that had not yet fallen from the corners of her eyes.

"No, but the injuries were quite severe, and he developed a high fever. He was only saved after emergency treatment."

Do you know how badly Luo'er is injured?

When asked this question, Zhang Yuyao clearly lacked confidence.

She never cared about any of that; she just wanted Bai Luoluo to be stabbed to death.

"I did not see Luo'er, but I heard that her injuries are not serious."

Bai Qianqian said that Bai Luoluo could walk and spoke with great momentum, showing no signs of being injured. She was probably just faking it to gain the sympathy of the King of Xiling.

"What did I say before I left? Do you still remember?"

Bai Hao's tone turned cold upon hearing this, his face showing a hint of anger. This woman hadn't even visited Luo'er since she was injured. She had been quite kind to Luo'er before, so why had she changed her mind this time?