C231

The Bai residence was huge. There were pavilions, buildings, paintings, and even a garden that was shockingly large. It was early spring, and the grass was already sharp. The colorful flowers were blooming, adding a strong spring air to the garden.

On the left was a finely crafted fake mountain that was built according to the water. The jingling sound of the flowing water was rhythmic as it sang, mixed with the fragrance of all kinds of flowers and plants, and also … Xue Fu was slightly surprised, how could he have heard the weeping of a woman here? He didn't have time to think about it. A familiar voice came from behind the fake mountain, "That Emperor Yue Ye is ruthless, merciless, and will never have a good ending as his woman. For mother to protect you, it's fine if you don't know how to be grateful, but you're still blaming yourself for being mother."

Xue Fu was familiar with this voice, it belonged to the big lady. And the one crying, was definitely Bai Yuqi, the first wife had one son and two daughters. The two girls were respectively Bai Yining and Bai Yuqi. Right now, she was referring to herself as mother, so the one crying must be Bai Yuqi!

The following words confirmed Xue Fu's thoughts, she directly heard Bai Yuqi crying as he said, "Your daughter doesn't care what kind of person Yue Ye is, your daughter only wants to enter the palace to accompany Your Majesty. If Bai Xue Fu is allowed to become an imperial concubine, wouldn't the Bai Family be her rule?"

Xue Fu's legs trembled, and almost fell to the ground. She never would have thought that they had already made the decision to let her enter the palace in Yi Ning's place. The Prime Minister's strange gaze just now appeared in her mind. He wasn't even willing to give her the room to think!

Not to mention whether he would be able to succeed in the talent selection, if he really became that Yue Ye Emperor's woman, it would be as the Madam had said, and he would definitely not have a good ending! That bloodthirsty and cruel Emperor of the Moon's Night, the former King Yi! He was willing to kill his own brothers for power and usurp the throne of the Nine Five Supreme Elder.

Xue Fu didn't want to hear too much and quickly left. At the entrance of the most remote courtyard in the Bai Clan, her mother had already raised her head and looked up. When she saw Xue Fu, a gratified smile surfaced on her elderly face. He came over and held her hand, sized her up with a smile and said: "I heard from Liu Li earlier that Xue Fu is back, so I waited for so long."

"Mom, I'm sorry. I just went to see my sister, so I came over to see you." Xue Fu said apologetically. The look of anticipation on her mother's face made her heart ache, as she had accidentally returned home several times in the past six years. Her mother stood on the stone steps and looked up at the front yard, waiting.

Xue Fu's mother was the third wife of Prime Minister Bai. Back then, when they sent out their Prime Minister Bai, she was an ordinary girl that they met by chance at the border. Afterwards, they brought her back to the General's Estate to take her as their concubine. A woman's youth would only last for a few years. By the time Xue Fu was born, the third wife no longer had any looks on her face, and naturally, would not be able to keep the supreme man's heart.

He was only in his early forties now, and he looked like a sixty-year-old woman. His hair was graying at the temples, and complicated wrinkles crept up his face. On the other hand, the first lady took care of him well. Her fifty year old face was as if she was thirty years old.

Third Madam let out a helpless sigh, the smile on her face faded: "That Yi Ning is truly pitiful. Logically speaking, such a kind-hearted child should be able to give her a good report. The heavens truly do not have eyes. "

Usually when they were at home, the third wife would not even step out of the courtyard. She would hold onto her needle and thread all day long and once she was finished, she would send someone to bring her to Teng Prefecture to Xue Fu. Occasionally, Yi Ning would sit here and talk to her happily about the fun between him and Chen Feng with a smile on his face. Or he could take some new fruit snacks from the front yard and give them to her, just like his own daughter.

When Xue Fu thought of Bai Yining, he immediately thought of the news he heard when he was just passing by the garden. His head was lowered and a dejected look flashed across his eyes. She was the same as Bai Yining, she couldn't escape the demonic claws of the Bai Family.

The third wife thought that it was because she was worried about Bai Yining that she kept her silence, and quickly patted her hands in consolation: "You don't have to worry, if you can save your life of entering the palace like this, it's also worth it."

"Enter the palace... Is it really that scary? " Xue Fu whispered softly to himself. Was the man in the palace really that scary? She had no choice but to admit that she was afraid. She had never seen that wily King Yi, but the long rumours made her feel a sense of dread, as if he wasn't a man, but a fierce ghost that specialized in the flesh and blood of humans.

"Once you enter the palace gates, you will be as deep as the sea. Even if you are fortunate enough to be favored by the emperor, you won't be able to continue being favored forever. What people see is only their superficial grandeur, and who can experience the loneliness of a cold courtyard with its clear windows? " The third wife held Xue Fu's hand and led him into the house, letting him sit on the bed. She then sighed and continued, "Yi Ning has escaped this trial, I just don't know what fate awaits her. It might be better, it might be worse."

Xue Fu became anxious and said: "To be so pampered by big brother, he definitely won't care whether she is beautiful or ugly. Moreover, this big sister is also because of him, so he should treat big sister better."

When the third wife saw her flushed face, she giggled and said, "Hopefully. I have the honour to meet that kid, Chen Feng. He is quite a good young lad and is quite the smart businessman. He will definitely be the boss in the future."

Hopefully! Xue Fu repeated these words in her heart, she could only pray that the heavens would protect the two of them.

The mother and daughter pair, whom he had not seen for two years, chatted for a long time. Xue Fu accompanied the third wife for a late dinner as he was worried that Bai Yining would leave. Third Madam walked her out of the hospital and held her hand. With tears in her eyes, she stared at Gu Ruoyun and whispered, "Don't go anymore …"

Xue Fu's heart ached, he almost wanted to hug her and say that he was not leaving, but, even if the Bai Clan did not have the final say, it was not the third wife's decision. Even if she didn't return to Teng Prefecture, as long as the sound of the talent show competition could be heard, she would leave.

She gritted her teeth, turned, and quickly left. If she were to tell the third wife that Prime Minister Bai was going to send her to the emperor, the third wife would definitely be anxious. In order to avoid such things happening, it was better to not talk about it.

After exiting the Third Wife's courtyard, Xue Fu returned to Bai Yining's bedroom, comforted her, advised her, and accompanied her in chatting until the time when she returned to her own room.

The room had not been occupied for a long time, but a pungent musty smell had already assaulted his nostrils. It was only a night's work, so he decided to sleep. Xuefu secretly thought to herself, but what surprised her was that the room was lit by candles, could it be that Liu-li hadn't slept yet?

With a heart full of suspicion, Xue Fu pushed open the door and entered. However, he was shocked by the figure that appeared in front of him, Master Bai Xiang, who had never stepped foot into this room before, was actually startled. He was still standing there with his hands behind his back, looking at something with such a deep look that it made one's heart race.

"Father." Xue Fu called out softly, as he stood behind him and said with deep concern: "Daddy, why haven't you rested so late at night?" Actually, she already knew in her heart why Master Bai was standing here waiting for her to return to her room. It was simply a matter of tomorrow's talent show selection.

Master Bai Xiang didn't speak, he was still standing firmly on the table. Just as Xue Fu didn't know what to do, he suddenly turned around to face her, extended his arm, and pinched Xue Fu's lower jaw with one hand, while his other hand was stuffing something that resembled a pill into her mouth.

Xue Fu turned pale with fright. He instinctively struck out with his hand, striking Master Bai Xiang's arm. However, it was too late. The medicinal pill in her mouth turned into a bitter taste that spread out between her teeth and went straight to her throat. It went from his throat to his stomach. Shamefully, he felt like he was being burned and the temperature became hotter and hotter.

"Daddy …" Xue Fu frowned as she called out these two words, she did not understand what was inside, and why did Master Bai want to force her to take it. Judging from his current reaction, this medicine should not be anything good.

However, her father, who had been cold and emotionless since he was young, only watched her change without saying a word.

With a 'bang', the teacup on the table fell to the ground. Xue Fu leaned on the table in pain and started to breathe heavily. Her heart was not only burning, but she could not even breathe. Her fingers clenched the tablecloth in front of her as a trace of fear and resentment welled up in her eyes. She opened her mouth and gasped for breath as she glared at the prime minister to express her indignation.

She didn't know what her master was thinking, but she knew that his heart was far superior to the Emperor of Yue's. If he wanted her to die, it wouldn't be difficult, and he wouldn't hesitate in the slightest. He would do this to himself. He must have a plan.

Finally, Master Bai moved and fed her another pill. Until her shame subsided, Fang said: "From next month onwards, you will suffer from this disease every month. But don't worry, as long as you listen to me obediently, every month I will send someone to send the antidote to your palace."

Xue Fu's forehead dripped with sweat. Under the dim light of the candle, his body softly leaned on the side of the table. She raised her eyes and looked at him, her voice cold: "You're just a candidate who wants your daughter to enter the palace, do you have to be so vicious?"

Master Bai had always been known to be a good person. Naturally, he would not let go of the once-a-every year Consort Competition. If the daughter of the Bai Clan was lucky enough to be favored by the Emperor, he wouldn't have to worry about the future.

She had originally recruited concubines from all over the country last year, but she would definitely be re-elected this year. However, as the new Emperor of Yue Ye, he had to be filial to the late emperor, and couldn't hold happy events in the palace. In the second year, he had chosen many concubines, but no concubine had been able to help him salivate. The imperial court, in the name of all the officials, claimed that the royal family was thriving and had opened branches and scattered leaves, requesting that the election be held again this year.

The master shook his head, expressionlessly staring at her, and took out a small bottle from his bosom, placing it in her hands, "I want you to find an opportunity without a doubt, and drip this piece of Intestinal Piercing Poison onto Yue Ye's food, making him disappear from this world from now on."

Xue Fu gasped, instinctively taking a small step back and returning the medicine bottle into the hands of the lord. The fear appeared on his face once again, "No … Daughter, don't take such a risk! " She never thought that Prime Minister Bai would be so ambitious. What she wanted was not only the Bai Family to bring glory to her ancestors, but to rule the world. His gaze passed through the Bai Clan's power and landed on the Yue Ye Emperor's throne!

"Being my daughter for such a long time, I have no right to say no!" The voice of the Prime Minister Bai was cold and resolute, allowing others to not reject.

"Father, why are you so cruel? Is the throne really that important? " Xue Fu shouted in confusion. Master Bai's actions were ruthless enough. If she failed, it would be a capital offense, and if she succeeded, her cruel and merciless father would also break her antidote. If he were to silence her in this world, then it would be the end of him!

"You don't need to understand why. If you dare to disobey, you can just wait for the next month before you die from the poison." As soon as he finished speaking, Master Bai placed the drop of poison on the table. He turned around and walked out quickly. His black robe fluttered in the air between the lattice doors and immediately disappeared.

Xue Fu stared blankly at the venom that only had a single drop in front of her eyes, yet it could cause a person's intestines to burst apart and die from shame. She could even imagine the cruelty of the miserable life that had come before her. She couldn't win against her own father. His biggest secret was her mother's third wife. That was her everlasting weakness!

If she did not obey, not only would she lose her life, but also her birth mother, whom she had been in debt to ever since she was born.