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

He never expected that Gu Yanchi would be so eager to please Bai Hao, even abandoning the title of Prince. He was truly flexible and adaptable.

It seems Bai Hao is quite receptive to this approach.

Since ancient times, there has been a distinction between the noble and the lowly, especially between ruler and subject. Gu Yanjin really did not want to lower himself.

However, Bai Hao holds all the military power.

"In that case, General Bai, why don't you also help me and Qianqian choose some wedding items?"

Gu Yanjin shamelessly spoke up.

Bai Luoluo was somewhat surprised.

What's wrong with this scumbag? She doesn't want to be around such a disgusting thing.

"The Linglong Pavilion has been reserved by me. If you wish to choose items for your wedding, please go elsewhere."

Gu Yanchi's eyes were filled with disdain. The eldest son, who was so high and mighty, was really going all out for military power.

“I can offer double the price, and I will be marrying a daughter of the General’s family anyway, so why be so stingy?”

"Third Prince, watch your words." Bai Luoluo rolled her eyes. "Qianqian is a concubine, and a concubine is a mistress. Does the Third Prince also want to marry Qianqian with a grand wedding procession and a phoenix coronet and wedding gown? I wonder if Miss Liu thinks the same way?"

At this moment, Liu Yulan and Lu Yunshen stood behind Gu Yanjin, their eyes filled with a hint of grievance.

As the daughter of a high-ranking prime minister, how could she possibly be overshadowed by a concubine?

Love for Gu Yanjin is genuine, but power inevitably plays a part in it.

She could tolerate other women appearing in the Third Prince's residence, but she would never allow anyone to overshadow her status, especially not that bitch Bai Qianqian.

"Lan'er, that's not what I meant."

Gu Yanjin quickly explained that he liked Liu Yulan seven parts out of ten, and three parts of that was because he valued the Prime Minister's Mansion.

“Miss Bai is right. A concubine is a concubine. How can she be compared to the principal wife?”

At this moment, Liu Yulan had some complaints and did not agree with Gu Yanjin.

"Miss Liu is right,"

People are sometimes just insatiable. No matter how good you are to them, it's useless. No one can truly be grateful to anyone. In the face of self-interest, feelings are all illusory.

Bai Luoluo said with a smile, her tone full of sincerity.

These words were a wake-up call for Liu Yulan; she realized what she had gained after enduring so much.

How dare this mere concubine's daughter presume to surpass her, while the man she admires utters such words? She is truly terrified. If one day, the benefits outweigh her own, will she be abandoned by the man before her?

Seeing Liu Yulan's pale face, Gu Yanjin knew he had said the wrong thing, but why bother arguing in this situation? It was all for that position.

"Lan'er, don't overthink it. You are the principal wife."

He was reminding Liu Yulan to prioritize the overall situation.

At this moment, in front of Bai Hao, he naturally had to show that he valued Bai Qianqian a bit more; this was all just a temporary measure.

"I am a little tired today, so I will take my leave now."

Liu Yulan spoke indifferently, nodded slightly, and then quickly left.

"Lan'er..."

Gu Yanjin called out a few times.

Heartbroken, Liu Yulan did not turn back.

This made Gu Yanjin somewhat annoyed.

She's so inconsiderate; she's already causing trouble. If some young ladies from prominent families were to enter the household in the future, wouldn't she throw another tantrum?

Well, the person is already his anyway, and the imperial decree has been issued. This time, he'll see who bows down first.

"Miss Liu looks pale, she must be heartbroken. The Third Prince is really heartless, he didn't even bother to go and check on her. If Sister Qian enters the Third Prince's residence in the future, her life will probably be in jeopardy."

Bai Luolu smiled smugly, and then began a verbal performance.

"Miss Bai, please be careful what you say."

Gu Yanjin felt a little irritated. He had never thought that women could be a nuisance. In the past, he had always thought of them as something to pass the time when he was bored.

"I am speaking the truth, but I do not want the help I have finally gained to cause such discord. I am only doing this for the good of the Third Prince."

Bai Luoluo's tone was indifferent, but to Gu Yanjin, it sounded like words of concern.

He was increasingly unable to understand this woman. Her feigned indifference and jealousy—was it all because she loved him?

He looked up and stared at Bai Luoluo for a long time, as if he understood what the Empress meant.

It was all an act, all to gain Gu Yanchi's trust. It seems Bai Luoluo still loves him dearly and has never changed anything.

“I have remembered Miss Bai’s words. I will not disturb you two in choosing wedding items today.”

After he finished speaking, he gave Bai Luoluo a deep look, then glanced triumphantly at Gu Yanchi before turning and leaving.

Seeing his smug look, Gu Yanchi scoffed.

"Father-in-law, Luo'er, let's not let irrelevant people affect our mood. Let's go in and continue choosing."

Gu Yanchi knew that Bai Luoluo was just saying it on purpose, since no one here wanted Gu Yanjin to stay.

"it is good."

Bai Hao replied and walked towards Linglong Pavilion.

Gu Yanchi took Bai Luoluo's small hand, smiled slightly, and followed closely behind.

..........

The Imperial Palace!!!

Upon hearing of her beloved daughter's ordeal, Consort Shu burst into tears and begged to see the Emperor outside his study.

Eunuch Yuan whispered two words in the Emperor's ear.

"Is there such a thing?"

The emperor was displeased upon hearing this.

"A guard reports that the Fifth Princess is already at the Ministry of Justice," Eunuch Yuan replied. "This is a letter from General Bai Hao; would Your Majesty like to take a look?"

Bai Hao wasn't stupid. He wrote a letter as soon as he entered Linglong Pavilion and had it sent to the palace. After all, it concerned the Fifth Princess, and he didn't want the Emperor to harbor any resentment towards Gu Yanchi.

The whole story is written out clearly, so as to prevent some people from exaggerating or shirking responsibility. The Emperor can see right from wrong at a glance.

Upon hearing that it was a letter from Bai Hao, the Emperor immediately opened it.

It contains all the events of today, written clearly, including the Fifth Princess's repeated use of the term "lowly commoner."

The emperor was furious after reading it.

He never expected that the usually well-behaved and sensible Fifth Princess would be so willful and capricious, even calling everyone a "lowly commoner" in public, which aroused public outrage.

The Emperor felt that Gu Yanchi had done the right thing in this punishment, which demonstrated the majesty of the royal family. He believed that princes were subject to the same laws as commoners and that no one would be spared.

Since she's been living such a pampered life, she should properly repent in the Ministry of Justice prison; otherwise, she truly won't know where she went wrong.

"Consort Shu has been waiting outside the door for a long time, hoping to see the Emperor."

Seeing that the emperor's expression was not good, Eunuch Yuan had no choice but to report it.

After all, Consort Shu has been quite favored over the years.

"Invite her in."

The emperor rubbed his temples and immediately felt a terrible headache.

Before long, Consort Shu slowly walked in and knelt down on the ground.

"Your Majesty, I beg you to grant me justice."

Consort Shu burst into tears, her appearance pitiful.

“What kind of behavior is this, crying and sobbing? How have you always educated the Fifth Princess? She has made such outrageous remarks in public, disregarding the dignity of the royal family and even inciting public anger. Now the people of Xiling are all saying that the Fifth Princess should get out of Xiling, as she is not worthy of being a princess.”

The emperor's tone was unfriendly, showing no mercy or tenderness towards the woman.