From an old woman back to a young girl, she vowed never to marry into a marquisate

So no matter what he does, it's his.

What's more, Emperor Zhou has always wanted someone with courage to succeed him, not someone who is submissive.

Bai Yanli’s exclusive occupation of the General’s Mansion also meets this requirement.

So, he admitted it.

"Li Bo." Before getting on the carriage, Emperor Zhou suddenly thought of something and turned around to look at him.

"emperor."

"Have you always carried with you the imperial edict I wrote to establish the crown prince?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Li Bo was about to turn around and go to the back of the carriage to get it, but was stopped by Emperor Zhou. He pondered and said, "The journey back to the palace this time is long. If I can go back, then I will naturally announce Yan Li's identity. If unfortunately, I die on the way..."

"Your Majesty!" You can't say that casually. As Li Bo bowed, his expression was very painful.

Emperor Zhou thought it was nothing. He had been suffering from the disease for a long time and it was very difficult. He was also very open-minded about life and death. He continued, "Then you will issue the imperial decree and let the seventh prince take my place."

"After the battle with Shanrong, Yan Li has gained the support of the General's Mansion. I heard that the Shen family army is also in Lin Junchen's hands. I believe that all this can ensure that he can take over the power safely."

"It can be considered as the last compensation I give to him as a father." Emperor Zhou said silently.

"Your Majesty." Upon hearing this, tears welled up in Li Bo's eyes. He said nothing more, but reached out his hand to help Emperor Zhou get into the carriage.

It was late at night. The carriage left the most prosperous and lively place in Daliang and slowly went along the path outside Liangdu.

*

Prince's Palace.

With a dull "bang", a corner of the wooden door of the house was smashed through from the inside by a sharp object, and then a person crawled out from inside.

She had dull black and white hair, a very hunched and thin body, and a face full of wrinkles, like an old woman over fifty years old.

She is Tang Yueer.

This time, Yun Ting seemed to have given her more poison powder than the one she gave Tang Wanru before, so she aged very quickly. Compared to the last time she discovered wrinkles, only half a month had passed and she already looked like a woman over fifty.

This half month was the darkest and most hopeless half month in her life.

The people outside only brought her a bite of food to keep her alive, and did not let her go out.

No matter how much she screamed and called out, it was of no use.

In that dark room, the only thing that changed every day was her face.

It was a very scary face. In just half a month, it seemed as if all the blood and flesh had been sucked out of it, and it collapsed visibly.

She rubbed and rubbed and squeezed frantically but to no avail.

The aging process is irreversible.

She desperately wanted to escape, to find the antidote, to make things right.

It’s a pity that the large wooden boards nailed outside block out the sunlight, let alone freedom.

The fear and despair in her heart almost overwhelmed her.

She almost ended her life in this house because she couldn't stand it.

Fortunately, things turned around.

Because of the grand celebration in Liangdu tonight, the servants of the Prince's Mansion also went to the streets, so there was no one guarding the door.

At the same time, she found that because she had become skinny recently, she could get out by knocking a hole in the corner of the door.

So Tang Yueer didn't think much about it. She took this opportunity to pick up things in the room and smash them into that corner. The celebration lasted for a whole night, and she smashed things all night.

Finally, I succeeded.

She managed to escape.

However, she knew clearly that escaping from the room was only the first step. She had to escape far away to make sure she would not be caught, and she also had to find an antidote.

So Tang Yue'er didn't stop and staggered out.

Although it was late at night, the streets were still brightly lit.

Tang Yue'er really wanted to run faster, but for some reason, her body seemed to not be able to take it anymore. As soon as she ran out of the prince's mansion, she felt very breathless and could not run at all!

She was afraid that she would be caught, so she was anxious and angry, standing there stamping her feet in hatred.

I hate my incompetent body!

I hate myself for being incompetent even more!

At this moment, she suddenly realized that the reason the street was so bright was because lanterns were hung on both sides of the road. The light and shadows cast down made her feel as if she had returned to the capital of the Great Zhou.

In the past few years, Tang Yue'er actually missed home very much.

She has been wandering outside for too long.

I also miss the warmth I once had in the Tang Mansion.

She remembered that when she was still a girl, she had also been looking forward to her future husband's family.

She was so arrogant at that time, thinking that she must be worthy of the best.

It was this inexplicable self-confidence that brought him to this point.

Tang Yue'er raised her head and immersed her face in the light and shadow of the lantern, feeling this moment of silence.

At this moment, she was suddenly bumped by someone and her body tilted to one side. Then a group of people came up to her happily and said, "Shanrong has been defeated. From now on, we will never be bullied by Shanrong again."

"The prince and princess are really amazing. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't have such a peaceful life."

"That's right." Someone else laughed and said, "Didn't you notice? The prince and princess are such a perfect match. They are simply a match made in heaven!"

"That's right, I really hope that the prince and princess can stay in Daliang forever, so that we can have a longer and better life!"

The few people were so happy that they didn't even notice that they had pushed Tang Yue'er to the side. They just walked away hugging each other.

The surroundings became quiet again, and Tang Yue'er's hands, which were holding onto a big tree, clenched little by little.

The glamour and happiness of Tang Wanru and Bai Yanli hurt her heart.

She felt so envious and jealous.

At the same time, it was the first time that she hated herself, hated her own stupidity and arrogance!

However, there is no going back!

The good times I had with Bai Yanli eventually came to nothing.

She also paid the price for her viciousness!

On a cold night, Tang Yue'er knelt on the ground because of physical fatigue.

She lowered her head, tears of regret streaming from her eyes...