There's something I want to tell you.

Zhao Yi came over and took her hand: "What's wrong?"

Judging from Zhao Yi's expression, he probably doesn't know about this.

Jiang Bai took a breath, trying to appear calm: "There is a woman in the backyard, she is your concubine."

Zhao Yi's smile froze on his face. "A concubine?"

"I have never taken any concubines."

Zhao Yi's expression turned cold: "Was it you who found me this concubine?"

Jiang Bai shook his head: "No, why would I find you a concubine?"

In the past, she might have had such thoughts, but now that this woman has appeared, she feels somewhat awkward.

Zhao Yi felt much better after hearing this: "It's good that it wasn't you."

Jiang Bai looked up: "Why don't you go in and take a look?"

Since it was the old lady who had sent them, Jiang Bai couldn't say anything.

Zhao Yi patted the back of her hand: "I have a pretty good idea of ​​what happened."

After saying that, Zhao Yi went to the back room. Jiang Bai hesitated for a moment, but still followed him.

When Linglong saw Zhao Yi, her smile deepened. She gave a slight curtsy, her eyes sparkling with charm: "Greetings, Master and Madam."

Jiang Bai nodded without saying anything.

Zhao Yi's tone was completely emotionless as he looked at the unfamiliar woman before him: "Were you summoned by the old lady?"

"Yes, the old lady sent me to invite you back to the manor for dinner."

Jiang Bai's hand tightened slightly in her sleeve. At noon today, Zhao Yi had arranged to have lunch with her at the Prince's mansion.

Zhao Yi coldly refused: "Go back and tell the old lady that I will be having lunch at the Prince's Mansion with the madam today."

"But......"

"Should I refuse the prince?"

"I dare not."

Zhao Yi glanced at him: "Also, you don't need to refer to yourself as 'concubine.' My decision not to appoint a concubine is solely the old lady's. Go back and explain it to her."

Linglong stood still, her eyes slightly red, looking quite pitiful. She pursed her lips and looked at Zhao Yi, saying, "Master..."

"No need to say more, everything that my Zhao family owes you will be returned to you, and we will also give you other compensation."

Jiang Bai looked at the woman, then glanced at Zhao Yi.

She remained silent, after all, this was the old lady's person, and who knew what the old lady would say if she uttered a word.

Zhao Yi is a filial son, and she didn't want to embarrass him.

After Zhao Yi finished speaking, he took Jiang Bai's hand and left the back room.

Linglong was left standing alone in this place.

Her hands, hidden in her delicate sleeves, clenched into fists, and her eyes sharpened after the two left.

The maidservant beside her comforted her, "Madam, we were sent by the old lady. The master still has to listen to the old lady, so you don't need to worry about it."

Linglong nodded: "Let's go back to the Zhao residence."

Jiang Bai was led by Zhao Yi until they got into the carriage, at which point she spoke: "Zhao Yi, are you really sure you don't want a concubine?"

Zhao Yi's eyes narrowed slightly: "You want me to take a concubine?"

Jiang Bai didn't hesitate and blurted out, "I don't want to."

"It's good that you don't want to." Zhao Yi hugged Jiang Bai tightly. "What I was most worried about was that you wanted me to bring this woman into the manor."

"I will not take concubines; I only want you."

Jiang Bai chuckled and returned his hug: "Then we'll discuss it with my mother when we get home."

"Okay." Zhao Yi patted her head.

Actually, the most difficult one to do was Jiang Bai.

As long as she remains steadfast, she will not let Jiang Bai get hurt.

The carriage slowly drove towards the Prince's Mansion. Jiang Bai told Zhao Yi about Zhao Nan's identity and that An Ping had taken Zhao Nan away.

Zhao Yi laughed and said, "Bai'er, you have done something great."

"Perhaps, as long as Zhao Nan is happy."

Having come from the same apocalypse, she hoped that the two of them, who had finally been given the chance to live, would have a good ending.

At the entrance of the Prince's Mansion, the Prince and his family members came to greet him.

Jiang Bai saw the prince holding Zhao Nan's hand and understood.

Zhao Nan came up and hugged Jiang Bai: "Thank you."

The prince bowed to Jiang Bai and said, "Thank you. I owe you a favor."

Jiang Bai immediately helped him up: "No, no, Your Highness, this is unacceptable!"

Jiang Bai felt her head was spinning; so many people coming and going at the entrance was overwhelming her.

The prince laughed twice: "You girl are indeed extraordinary."

Jiang Bai chuckled: "It's just fate. Your Highness and Princess are destined to reunite. This is the will of Heaven."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Zhao Nan.

Zhao Nan pulled her along and then beckoned to Zhao Yi, "Come in, the food is ready."

Meanwhile, at the Zhao residence.

Linglong returned to the mansion and sat in the main hall, her face showing a worried expression.

Seeing her dejected expression and not seeing Zhao Yi, the old lady's face darkened: "Linglong, what's wrong?"

When Linglong was asked this, she covered her face with her handkerchief and sobbed softly, "I am fine, Madam."

Where is Zhao Yi?

A maidservant stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Madam, our concubine was sent back."

"Cui'er, that's enough!" Linglong stopped her.

Seeing Linglong crying so pitifully, the old lady felt a pang of sympathy.

"Cui'er, please continue."

“Master said he doesn’t acknowledge our concubine, saying that she was taken in by you, Madam. He said that when he returns, he will make our concubine leave the Zhao family. Madam hasn’t said a word, and she hasn’t even given our concubine a kind look.”

As they spoke, the two women embraced and began to sob.

The old lady sighed: "Zhao Yi is indeed stubborn, and so is Jiang Bai. She shouldn't be like this."

The old lady was a little confused and frowned: "Linglong, when the master comes back, I will talk to him about it. After all, I was the one who brought you into the manor."

Linglong smiled slightly beneath the handkerchief: "Thank you, Madam. Madam, Linglong considers you her own mother."

"I am adrift in this world, and I am very grateful to the old lady for taking me in. Otherwise, I really don't know what to do."

The old lady got up and patted her on the back: "Alright, you can go back to your room and rest now."

"yes."

Cui'er helped Linglong back to her room, and the old lady's face remained full of worry.

This matter is probably going to be a bit troublesome.

Zhao Yi is a stubborn person.

Thinking of this, the old lady suddenly thought of Jiang Bai.

If we want Zhao Yi to take Linglong away, we still need to start with Jiang Bai.

As dusk fell, Zhao Yi and Jiang Bai left the Zhao residence and went to the Imperial Academy to pick up Zhao Xile.

I happened to see He Yu and Zhao Xile talking.

He Yu half-squatted down, holding Zhao Xile's hand with a gentle expression.

Zhao Xile and he were chatting and laughing together.

Zhao Yi's expression was rather unpleasant.

Jiang Bai patted him on the shoulder: "Zhao Yi?"

"It's nothing."

Zhao Yi called out to Zhao Xile, and the two walked over. He Yu then stood up and said, "Mr. Zhao, Mrs. Zhao."