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

"Bai Luoluo is ignorant of hierarchy and has offended this princess. She should be punished. Third brother, there is no need to say such things. Subjects should know what is respect and what is low. Otherwise, wouldn't everyone follow suit and rebel?"

Gu Nian said this not only to Bai Hao, but also to these lowly onlookers.

She was a princess high above everyone else; who would dare to disobey her?

Gu Yanjin's expression was somewhat displeased, but he was more helpless at Gu Nian's foolishness.

Bai Hao was his father's best brother. Although a subject should pay his respects, his father had already decreed that Bai Hao was not required to bow to any of the princes, including the empress.

Bai Hao simply felt that this was against etiquette, which is why he would always bow whenever he saw members of the royal family.

"Your Highness, you must not be so rude."

This time, Bai Hao did not dismount from his horse, but instead rode out slowly.

Upon seeing this, the people quickly made way for them.

They valued Bai Hao even more, and one by one they bowed to him instantly, their voices filled with utmost respect.

Seeing this, Gu Nian's eyes flashed with murderous intent. That damned Bai Hao, he actually didn't dismount and pay his respects.

Bai Luoluo smiled.

Heaven is truly unfair; why is someone like her so fortunate to have become a princess?

It is true that imperial power is supreme, but if it loses the hearts of the people, its power will collapse in an instant, and such a royal family will be replaced by a capable person sooner or later.

"What is Third Brother afraid of?"

Gu Nian's tone was full of arrogance, as if she were more noble than the emperor at this moment.

"Foolish." Gu Yanjin said with slight anger, "Don't be reckless, or you'll be punished by the Emperor when you get back."

Gu Nian was the emperor's youngest daughter and naturally received his love and care. In her opinion, her father would not punish her for this matter.

"The daughter has met her father."

Bai Qianqian stepped forward, her face slightly pale.

Seeing Bai Qianqian like this, Bai Hao's eyes showed a hint of helplessness.

He really was wrong all these years.

Zhang Yuyao is not up to the task; not only is she inherently bad, but she is also petty in educating her children.

They don't understand right and wrong; they only know how to compete for favor and scheme.

He lived a life of integrity and uprightness, so why did he have such a foolish daughter who couldn't distinguish right from wrong?

Seeing that Bai Hao remained silent, Bai Qianqian felt even more aggrieved, and tears streamed down her face.

“Father, you are wise. My aunt has worked diligently to take care of everyone in the General’s Mansion. Even if she has not made any great contributions, she has certainly worked hard. She should not be confined to the courtyard just because of my elder sister’s false accusations.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Luoluo almost burst out laughing.

The book describes Bai Qianqian as exceptionally talented, proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, intelligent, shrewd, and composed—a clever illegitimate daughter.

Looking at himself now, he's not smart at all; he's practically as stupid as a pig.

It is said that family scandals should not be aired in public, and Bai Hao naturally cares about his reputation.

In such a situation, pleading for mercy is truly a misfortune for the family.

Perhaps it was because the original owner of this body was simple-minded that Bai Qianqian seemed a bit smarter.

Bai Luoluo leaned against the door, looking like she was watching a good show.

At this moment, Bai Hao was furious. When did his daughter become so foolish?

He couldn't help but glance at Bai Qianqian a few more times.

He used to think Bai Qianqian was clever and quick-witted, but now he sees her as completely stupid.

"Since General Bai is here, please handle this matter impartially. Just because Bai Luoluo is the legitimate daughter does not mean she can arbitrarily frame others. Today, she did not know her place and disrespected this princess. She must be severely punished with a cane."

At this moment, Gu Nian said arrogantly.

Bai Luoluo sneered inwardly. The brainless princess had no idea how she had grown up.

Upon hearing this, Bai Hao's face instantly darkened.

"Is Your Majesty aware that the Fifth Princess is not staying in the palace but has come to the streets to interfere in my family affairs?"

His tone was authoritative and cold, showing no respect whatsoever to the Fifth Princess.

"Not only did you fail to bow to this princess, but you also dared to speak to me in such a tone. General Bai, do you know your crime?"

Gu Nian's face was contorted with rage; she had never suffered such humiliation before.

“His Majesty has granted me special permission, so I need not bow to the princes and princesses.” Bai Hao glanced at him with displeasure and said, “As a princess, you do not care about the suffering of the people, but only know how to show off your power and bully others. You have truly disgraced His Majesty’s reputation for being diligent in governing and loving the people.”

“You…” Gu Nian was furious, her face flushed red. “This princess was born noble, how can she be compared to these lowly commoners? Don’t think that just because you have military achievements, you can be so presumptuous in front of this princess. Do you really think that this princess wouldn’t dare to beat you to death and confiscate the entire Bai family’s property?”

Because of anger, Gu Nian spoke without thinking.

"Royal sister... shut up."

Gu Yanjin stepped forward and said in a cold tone.

They're really courting death, daring to publicly order Bai Hao to be beaten to death.

Upon hearing this, the people of Xiling were immediately in an uproar.

"General Bai Hao fought for the country and risked his life to protect the territory of Xiling. This Fifth Princess is truly arrogant and domineering, and does not deserve to be the princess of Xiling."

"How can such a person be worthy of the title of princess? He doesn't distinguish right from wrong and immediately orders the execution of a pillar of the nation, and even the extermination of his entire family."

"A princess should have compassion for all people, yet she keeps referring to them as lowly commoners."

"I never expected that our Emperor would be so indulgent towards the princess. Such words are truly disheartening."

"Without General Bai guarding the border, how could the princess live such a pampered life?"

"Such a princess is truly ruthless. Get out of our Xiling Kingdom."

............

Later on, the shouts of "Get out of Xiling Kingdom!" grew louder and louder.

"You lowly commoners, believe it or not, this princess will kill you all."

Gu Nian's face paled slightly, and her tone was ruthless.

Are these people crazy?

She was the emperor's most beloved little princess; how dare they tell her to get out of Xiling?

"Your Highness, you're quick to kill without hesitation. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were an executioner."

Bai Luoluo's tone was unfriendly.

His mouth is full of filth, and he calls everyone a lowly person. His upbringing is truly worrying. He can't live a good life, so he has to court death.

"You are vulgar and uncouth. How dare you, a subject's daughter, disrespect this princess! Guards, drag her away and beat her to death!"

Gu Nian spoke in an unfriendly tone, adopting the demeanor of a royal princess.

At her command, the Royal Shadow Guards appeared instantly.

Bai Luoluo frowned and looked over, her eyes filled with icy killing intent.

"Fifth Princess, you have quite the nerve. How dare you touch my queen?"

At this moment, Gu Yanchi walked out of Linglong Pavilion and stood beside Bai Luoluo, his eyes filled with coldness.

Everyone looked over, and Gu Yanjin immediately understood why Linglong Pavilion had been booked out today.

It turns out that it was that bastard Gu Yanchi who was choosing wedding favors with that vile woman Bai Luoluo.

"Fifth... Imperial Brother!"

A hint of disgust flashed in Gu Nian's eyes. This was the lowly child whose mother had an affair and who had been sent to the border since childhood.

“It’s normal that my younger sister doesn’t recognize him. After all, my fifth brother didn’t grow up in the capital and isn’t close to us.”

At this moment, Gu Yanjin's tone was sarcastic, but more so, it was filled with resentment.

He's so good at flattering that bitch Bai Luoluo that he actually came to accompany her in person and even went so far as to book the entire Linglong Pavilion.

“Third brother is right.” Gu Nian’s eyes were filled with disdain. “In the past, Bai Luoluo was timid as a mouse. She would have already knelt down and begged for forgiveness in this situation. Today, I see clearly that she is just relying on the power of fifth brother.”

The words "kneel down and beg for forgiveness" were heart-wrenching to Bai Hao.