Bai Tuantuan ate roast chicken while observing their cultivation.

Seeing that they were already engrossed in it, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Why didn't you invite your two older brothers and younger brother to come along?" Tangshao asked curiously.

“They can do it on their own, especially Xiao Bao. He is so suited for cultivation. He can grasp things instantly. With Xiao Bao’s help, the two older brothers have already reached the forefront.”

Upon hearing this, the spoon looked enlightened. "No wonder! When can I get out then?"

Bai Tuantuan paused slightly as she munched on a chicken leg, then coughed lightly: "Well, it'll be ready soon."

As soon as she finished speaking, Bai Tuantuan quickly devoured the rest of the chicken, then sat down cross-legged and began her cultivation.

The ladle chuckled, glancing at the iron pot beside it. "What are you always doing in your spatial dimension?"

"Oh, I'm tired of staying outside."

Soup spoon: ? ? ?

What a dog!

An hour later, as soon as Bai Tuantuan opened her eyes, she heard Ruotang's voice: "Miss, the Prince Ping's mansion has sent an invitation."

"Hmm?" Bai Tuantuan instructed Tieguo to keep an eye on them before walking out.

"Why did the Prince Ping's residence send out invitations?" Bai Tuantuan asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I don't know, it was given to Miss."

Bai Tuantuan pondered for a moment and then said, "Go find my mother."

In the courtyard, Bai Tuantuan looked at the invitation letter over and over again, but still couldn't figure out the intentions of the third wife of Prince Ping, Liu.

"Go?" Bai Tuantuan turned to look at Chen Zhixiu, raising an eyebrow.

Chen Zhixiu chuckled softly, "Of course I'll go. Mother can manage on her own, so you don't need to go."

Bai Tuantuan nodded.

There are quite a few people protecting Chen Zhixiu, so Bai Tuantuan isn't worried at all that Chen Zhixiu will be bullied.

After all, she had more important things to do.

On this day, Chen Zhixiu went to keep her appointment, while Bai Tuantuan went to the palace.

"Take in orphans?" The Emperor looked at Bai Tuantuan with a puzzled expression. "The amount of money required for taking them in is considerable."

"Your Majesty, I'm so poor I have nothing left but money." Bai Tuantuan sighed helplessly, "I've earned too much, and I have nowhere to spend it!"

"You silly girl!" the Emperor laughed. "Are you deliberately trying to annoy me?"

Bai Tuantuan laughed: "Your Majesty, just tell me whether you agree or not."

"Do you want to cultivate with these children?" The Emperor directly pointed out Bai Tuantuan's idea.

Bai Tuantuan was slightly taken aback, then said, "As expected, nothing can be hidden. Seven years ago, we encountered someone who practiced yin-yang cultivation and evil arts. We searched for seven years but couldn't find him. He was in the dark, and we were in the light. Since we can't find him, we should be prepared to be found by him."

"If we cultivate as well, we won't be afraid even if they come knocking on our door."

Bai Tuantuan frowned slightly, her face showing an indescribable solemnity: "Moreover, I don't know if Your Majesty has heard that there are now extraordinary people appearing in various places. I have met one or two of them. They are indeed cultivators, but their cultivation books are incomplete, so they cannot formally enter the cultivation field."

"Now that everyone has started, we naturally can't fall behind."

The emperor sensed a sense of urgency: "Then what about those in this world who are unable to cultivate?"

"The strong prey on the weak, Your Majesty. You should understand this principle better than I do."

"However... I also believe in you. After unifying the countries, there will be a balance to restrain those who cultivate and those who cannot cultivate."

The Emperor met Bai Tuantuan's eyes and saw a sense of impending doom in them.

After leaving the Imperial Study, Bai Tuantuan went to the Cold Palace.

What are you doing here?

Upon seeing Bai Tuantuan, the Empress's eyes flashed with disgust. "Are you here to laugh at me?"

Bai Tuantuan didn't answer, but walked over and placed a hair ribbon on the table: "This is what the Crown Prince asked me to return to you."

The Empress was momentarily stunned as she looked at the hair ribbon on the table, her expression somewhat complicated.

“The Crown Prince said that over the years, when he was six years old, you gave him a hair ribbon. Because of this hair ribbon, no matter how badly you treated him, he would always make excuses for you in his heart. Until that day, when you made Fan Zhiying do such a thing, he realized that in your heart, he was not your son.”

"In that case, return the hairband."

The queen moved her lips a few times.

"The Crown Prince has pleaded with the Emperor for your release today. However, if there is a next time, he will not show any mercy. Also, keep an eye on the Third Prince."

The Queen picked up the green hair ribbon from the table; the ends of her hair were already turning white.

Bai Tuantuan glanced at the Empress, then turned and left.

In fact, Mu Yangwei already knew that Mu Yangrun had disliked this hairband. It just so happened that he came to pay his respects to the Empress on his birthday, and the Empress gave the hairband to Mu Yangwei.

At that time, Mu Yangwei was happy and excited, and even after learning the truth, he was not disappointed.

But now, he can no longer find a reason to deceive himself.

After leaving the Cold Palace, Bai Tuantuan walked to the tree in the Imperial Garden: "Alright."

"Did he say anything?" Mu Yangwei's voice was somewhat hoarse.

"No."

Bai Tuantuan shrugged: "There's nothing I can do. You're not destined for motherhood. Just take it easy. If it really doesn't work out..."

Mu Yangwei turned to look at Bai Tuantuan, staring at her with a puzzled expression.

Bai Tuantuan pursed her lips: "If all else fails, I'll find you another mother?"

"puff!"

The surrounding palace maids and eunuchs burst out laughing.

Mu Yangwei was even more speechless, his lips twitching: "You..."

Bai Tuantuan laughed heartily: "I can't think of any other way either. Do you have any good ideas? I can help you achieve them."

Mu Yangwei sighed and said, "Never mind, you can go back now."

Bai Tuantuan's actions completely dispelled the sorrowful atmosphere surrounding Mu Yangwei.

“Mother, the matter in the capital has been settled. I need to go back to Gucheng to bring your daughter-in-law back.”

As soon as Bai Tuantuan arrived at the entrance of the hall, she heard Bai Haotian's voice.

"Father, Mother, my brothers are here in the capital, so I won't worry about them. If I don't go now, my wife will run away!"

Yuan Chenchen grinned from ear to ear: "Yes, yes, go ahead, let your father go and talk to the Emperor."

Bai Han nodded: "That's right, your wife is important, go quickly."

"But Sister Shikui didn't agree to Sixth Uncle's request!"

Bai Tuantuan's voice came over, and Bai Haotian instantly slumped: "It's not like I've caught up yet! Give me a year, and I'm sure I can do it!"

"Useless."

"Useless!"

Yuan Chenchen and Bai Han both found it extremely distasteful.

Bai Haotian didn't care about any of that. He simply carried his bundle, mounted his horse, and rode away.

The Lonely City now has the Emperor's trusted administrators, while those people from before are in the desolate Lonely City, Peach Blossom City.

"Ahem, well, I have something to do, I'll have to go now." Seeing Bai Haotian leave, Bai Zeyi and his brothers exchanged glances and were about to run away when Yuan Chenchen called them back.

"Halt! All of you, get in here!"

Bai Yuanzhi sighed: "Haotian is such a troublemaker!"

Bai Tuantuan smiled and said, "The marriages of my uncles are coming!"