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

These words struck at Bai Hao's weak point.

Could it really be a warning from Xue'er? Bai Hao was somewhat skeptical at this moment.

However, he found that Bai Luoluo had indeed changed a lot, and she spoke eloquently about national affairs.

The Empress has become increasingly arrogant over the years. Back then, the Fifth Prince was the most likely candidate to become the Crown Prince. If it weren't for that incident, the child wouldn't have suffered so much hardship and displacement.

In fact, he never believed that Yun Xinyue was that kind of person.

In their youth, the four of them traveled together and became close friends.

The emperor was furious and dealt with the matter in secret. Yun Xinyue did not offer any explanation and her entire family was implicated and executed.

"Does Luo'er know that the birth mother of the Prince of Xiling is Consort Yun, who was caught in the act by the Emperor having an affair with a guard?"

A woman whose birth mother has committed a grave error is not eligible to inherit the throne.

Moreover, the Emperor would not allow Consort Yun's son to inherit the throne.

He was arrogant and conceited; he once knelt at the palace gate for two days for Consort Yun.

He loved Consort Yun deeply, and therefore hated her betrayal and could not let go of it. This son, perhaps, evoked more hatred and loathing in him; they would never have a deep father-son bond. Do you understand all of this?

Bai Hao then told her that Gu Yanchi was not qualified to be emperor.

Choosing to support Gu Yanchi was a mistake; it would have been better to remain aloof and not join the royal family.

Upon hearing this, Bai Luoluo felt sorry for Gu Yanchi for three seconds.

The book only briefly mentions that the emperor deeply loved Consort Yun, but her life was tragic and she did not have a good end.

"These daughters all know, but Father doesn't think the matter of Consort Yun is too much of a coincidence. He thinks she was framed, and this person might be the Empress."

"Even so, more than ten years have passed and there is no way to verify it. Moreover, Consort Yun herself did not offer any explanation. The Emperor was so angry that he vomited blood on the spot."

Bai Hao still remembers the Emperor's haggard appearance, his eyes bloodshot, and his constant questioning of why he was like this. Was it because he wasn't good enough to Consort Yun?

He was bedridden and acted like a madman.

Bai Hao still vividly remembers those roars.

If it weren't for the Empress Dowager's arrival and what she said to him, the emperor would likely have fallen into despair.

"Is Father acquainted with Consort Yun?"

"She and your mother are close friends. She is gentle and a good woman."

"In my daughter's opinion, it must have been caused by being drugged. Since the Emperor loves Consort Yun so much, how could the women in the harem not be jealous, which is why this trouble happened."

Bai Luoluo believed that there must be more to this story than met the eye.

Based on her understanding of the Empress, the reason she didn't kill Consort Yun directly was to make the Emperor despise Consort Yun, which would be the best revenge against the two lovers.

Once dead, they become the white moonlight, unshakable by anyone.

The Empress is so intelligent that even a master of palace intrigue couldn't be unaware of this, which is why she used the most ruthless method to destroy Consort Yun.

"I also had my doubts about this matter, but Consort Yun tacitly agreed and did not defend herself. At that time, all the palace maids and eunuchs were executed, and very few people knew about this. The Emperor still did not have the heart to kill Consort Yun. However, since an emperor was treated like this, he needed an outlet for his anger and ordered the secret execution of Consort Yun's entire family."

"Therefore, as long as evidence is found, Gu Yanchi can inherit the throne."

This throne can only be sat on by Gu Yanchi.

Her man, Bai Luoluo, must be a dragon; he will never become a stepping stone for someone else.

She, as her future mother-in-law, will surely clear her name of any wrongdoing.

"Has Luo'er made up her mind?"

Bai Hao naturally hoped that Gu Yanchi would ascend the throne, after all, he was Yun Xinyue's son, so he would still favor him.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken such good care of Gu Yanchi when he went to the border.

In fact, if Consort Yun hadn't had that accident, the two children would have been engaged.

That's fine, it fulfills the wishes of both women.

"Your daughter has thought it through very clearly. Achi is the person your daughter likes, and I hope that her father will grant her wish."

Bai Luoluo spoke firmly, stood up from her chair, and bowed slightly to Bai Hao.

Seeing this, Bai Hao smiled and said, "Alright, since the Empress is targeting Luo'er, I will naturally help my future son-in-law this time. However, we must first investigate Consort Yun's matter thoroughly, as this will greatly help him in inheriting the position of Crown Prince."

The Emperor loves Consort Yun. If he finds out that she was framed, the Empress will surely be forced to step down.

This is a turning point for Gu Yanchi. He owes something and will make amends. The position of Crown Prince will surely be his reward to his most beloved son.

"Father is right, but there is a poison master by the Empress's side named Ya Nu, and this person is very evil."

"Crow slave?"

Bai Hao was clearly unaware of this.

"Hmm, this person knows the art of Gu poison. I wonder if Father has heard of him?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Hao's expression immediately changed.

"Luo'er, are you telling the truth?"

Bai Hao's expression was somewhat solemn.

"It's absolutely true. The Empress still wants her daughter to use Gu poison on Gu Yanchi. She has already consulted a doctor, and it is indeed a Gu worm."

"Back then, there was a cult called the Bloodthirsty Cult, which killed countless people."

Some innocent girls were bled to death. Their cult leader was bloodthirsty and skilled in poisonous arts, causing havoc on the people. They were besieged by the Xiling Kingdom and the Canglang Kingdom.

The Bloodthirsty Cult was thus completely wiped out. Only their leader fought to the death, leaping off a precipice, but his body was never found.

"Father's words mean that this crow slave is the bloodthirsty cult leader."

Bai Luoluo thought it was some Miao region, but it turned out to be a cult.

Here comes another plot point not found in the book.

They've already come up with cults; what if they introduce monsters or immortality-cultivating beings in a few days? That would be really interesting.

"It is very likely. This matter is too serious, and His Majesty may be in danger."

"The Empress will not harm the Emperor unless she is in dire straits. Father, you can rest assured."

After all, in the book, the emperor doesn't die until a year later.

It's estimated that she won't die yet, after all, the Empress hasn't reached the point of being ruthless and in complete control of power.

"Does the Prince of Xiling know about this?"

"I know that Achi is investigating the crow slaves."

"Tomorrow is the palace banquet, where your father will discuss with the Emperor the date of your marriage."

Since Bai Hao had made up his mind, he naturally knew that things could change if he waited too long.

"Thank you, Father. I was afraid you wouldn't agree, so I thought of many ways to please you."

“The Prince of Xiling is a man of exceptional strategy and a natural talent for military command. He is also a very upright person. If he weren’t a prince, I would actually like him quite a bit.”

Bai Hao never expected that Gu Yanchi, who was usually cold to everyone, would have such a side to him.

“From now on, Achi will be considered half a son of Father. We will take good care of Father. However, there is still one thing that I am deeply puzzled about.”

"What's the matter?"

A hint of hesitation flashed in Bai Luoluo's eyes. She was only guessing. Based on her judgment of some domestic dramas she had watched, the original owner's mother was very likely murdered.

If Zhang Yuyao could openly poison the original owner of the body, how could she be lenient towards a woman she was jealous of?

After struggling and hesitating, Bai Luoluo finally decided to speak up.

"Did Father suspect anything about Mother's death during childbirth?"

Some things seem to have been brought up all at once, one link after another.

She became a crime-solving expert.