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

“We can try to understand. If you don’t like breaking in at night, I can come during the day.”

With a nonchalant tone, Ye Ming raised an eyebrow and spoke.

The assassination attempt was his fault, and he was also grateful that Bai Luoluo was still alive.

"Since ancient times, men and women have been different. Moreover, I am about to get married. Meeting with other men would be disrespectful to my future husband. If those with ulterior motives find out, it will be bad for my reputation. I hope Young Master Ye understands."

It was like talking to a brick wall; he didn't listen to a word I said.

In ancient times, men and women were distinct; has this man forgotten that?

“I know you don’t like Gu Yanchi. It’s just an arranged marriage. Besides, he won’t live much longer. You can remarry when the time comes.”

……

Is this even human language?

He seems to know a lot about Gu Yanchi's affairs. Could he be one of Gu Yanjin's men?

"What do you mean by 'not living long'? Young Master Ye's words are truly interesting."

"You will find out about this later. If you don't want to make things difficult for your future husband, Miss Bai, you should remain chaste. However, I don't think Gu Yanchi will touch you, since he doesn't like you."

Having faced numerous assassination attempts against this equally matched opponent, Ye Ming knew Gu Yanchi very well.

He disliked women, and it's likely that he married Bai Luoluo for military power. Unfortunately, he was poisoned and wouldn't live much longer.

"It seems you are quite familiar with Gu Yanchi."

They must be either friends or rivals; judging from their words, they might be enemies.

After all, who would come to steal someone's friend in the middle of the night and then curse them to die?

"We're fairly familiar with each other. Miss Bai, you'd better be careful in the future. Gu Yanchi is using you a lot, so I don't think he really wants to marry you."

An investigation revealed that Bai Luoluo and Gu Yanchi were not acquainted and had no romantic feelings for each other.

"Is that so? Thank you so much, Young Master Ye, for reminding me in the middle of the night. Now that you've finished speaking, you can leave. I need to rest."

Bai Luoluo thought with disdain, "What a wicked guy who stirs up trouble."

"You don't believe me?"

"I have eyes to see and I have the ability to distinguish right from wrong, so you don't need to worry about this matter."

Knowing that Bai Luoluo didn't believe him, Ye Ming didn't want to say anything more.

"Very well, you can judge for yourself whether it's true or false. But I advise you not to provoke the Third Prince, or you will get hurt."

After Ye Ming finished speaking, he left instantly.

Bai Luoluo frowned, her whole face showing displeasure.

It seems they're in cahoots with Gu Zha Zha, so they're the real enemies.

She must learn martial arts as soon as possible, so as not to cause trouble for Gu Yanchi in the future.

Such a dangerous man comes and goes as he pleases; what if he comes to kill her one day? Wouldn't she be at his mercy?

Bai Luoluo returned to her bed and continued practicing her internal energy cultivation.

The wailing Third Prince was finally knocked unconscious by a palm strike from the Crow Slave.

Her eyes were sinister and ruthless.

It turned out to be an itchy powder. This poison is not fatal, but it is extremely torturous to one's will.

Who could have poisoned me? How could there be such a master of poison in the capital?

"My lord, if you knock out the Third Prince, how will you explain this to the Empress?"

The shadow guard looked on incredulously.

They didn't come here to detoxify, so why are they fighting?

The Third Prince is treated with utmost respect and privilege; how can this be explained?

"This poison torments the mind; how can it be treated without knocking him unconscious?" Crow Slave coldly glanced at the shadow guards. "You all go out; I will detoxify the Third Prince."

"Yes."

The shadow guard glanced at the unconscious Third Prince on the bed and slowly withdrew.

Ya Nu took out a small porcelain bottle containing an extremely ugly insect, and placed it on Gu Yanchi's arm.

The insect immediately began to suck his blood.

The crow slave looked at the insects' cheerful appearance, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.

A short while later, she packed up the insects, turned around, and walked out.

He gave a few instructions to the shadow guards, then turned and left.

The following morning, the sunlight warmed the earth as if it were life itself.

At the General's gate, Gu Yanchi came to pay his respects.

In the study room.

"I wonder what brings the Prince of Xiling to the General's residence?"

Bai Hao said gently.

"General, you seem a bit distant. I have received much care from you in the military camp in the past, so it was only natural that I came to visit you."

Gu Yanchi was humble and polite, and he was extremely humble in front of his future father-in-law.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I only wish that this extraordinary talent would not perish."

Bai Hao spoke casually, his eyes constantly observing his expression.

His beloved daughter is in love with this boy, and they will be family from now on.

However, he still needs to conduct further investigation.

One wife for life may not be realistic; if there is a real struggle for that position, having multiple wives and concubines is inevitable.

He didn't actually want Bai Luoluo to get involved in the power struggles of the imperial court, and he didn't want her to spend her life in the treacherous harem.

However, since the path has already been chosen, he can only respect it.

However, Gu Yanchi had to make a promise that no matter how many concubines he had in the future, he would never let down his beloved daughter.

One should not demand exclusive favor, but one should treat each other with respect, and one should not laugh at the new one while crying at the old one.

"I have come today to discuss the matter of proposing marriage with the general."

Gu Yanchi put down the teacup in his hand and looked at his future father-in-law.

"Hasn't the marriage already been arranged? Why are you asking for my hand in marriage?"

The marriage has already been arranged, so what is the meaning of him now asking for her hand in marriage?

At this moment, Gu Yanchi stood up and bowed slightly to Bai Hao, who was in the main seat, with great respect and courtesy.

"Today, there is no King of Xiling, but a devoted man who has come to ask for the hand of his beloved. I hope the general will grant my request to marry Luo'er."

Looking at the young man who bowed respectfully, exuding an extraordinary air, a hint of warmth flashed in Bai Hao's eyes.

I once said the same thing to my future father-in-law: there is no general, only love for the one I love.

"Luo'er is spoiled and arrogant. In fact, I don't want her to marry into the royal family. After all, only two people who truly love each other can be happy. There are too many things that the royal family cannot control, such as your father, whom I have seen with my own eyes."

Just like the current emperor Gu Xiao, from the moment he married, everything was arranged for him, and he had no choice.

Even after ascending the throne, one still needs to maintain balance in the harem, constantly taking in concubines to keep things in check.

The woman he loved could only be a concubine; he could not marry her openly.

Bai Hao had accompanied Gu Xiao all the way, and he knew the interests involved, as well as the many rules of the royal family.

True sincerity is hard to find; you might never meet one in your lifetime.

I was very lucky to meet Luo'er.

Through thick and thin, hand in hand we'll spend the rest of our lives together. With Luo'er by my side, that's enough.

"The mountains and rivers are vast, and in this life I will only marry Luo'er, and we will hold hands and grow old together in love."

Despite his unfortunate life, he felt that Bai Luoluo was a blessing from heaven.

They vowed to be buried together in death, promising to continue their love in the next life.

Bai Luoluo knew that Gu Yanchi was coming to visit, and she was afraid that Bai Hao would make things difficult for him, so she came to see him.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the study, she heard Gu Yanchi's confession and promises, and a sweet feeling rose in her heart.

This is the kind of love she wants. Perhaps most men in the world are fickle, but she believes that Gu Yanchi is an exception.