Gu Qianying's fingers conjured spiritual energy, bringing forth another cup of tea.
As the spiritual energy dissipated, the teapot shattered on the ground.
"What exactly do you want?" Bai Lu was furious.
Gu Qianying raised an eyebrow slightly, "I just want to tell you, stop using your status to pressure people. I'm not afraid of these things. Besides, I am the honored guest today."
"It was the eldest young master himself who invited me, not you trash. Watch your words, I'm not someone to be bullied!"
With that, she simply turned and left.
Bai Xiaoxiao and Bai Ziyun were no strangers to Gu Qianying's uninhibited demeanor.
Witnessing this scene again, they both exclaimed in admiration and quickly approached Gu Qianying, "That was amazing!"
Gu Qianying's expression was serene, her gaze subtly fixed ahead.
Bai Lu had never suffered such a blow and stood alone for a long time. If Bai Dandan hadn't stepped forward to dissuade her, she might not have recovered for a while.
Gu Qianying finally curved her lips into a smile, "Calm down, calm down. For people like them, you shouldn't show them any kindness. It was a mistake just now."
If Gu Qianying had known earlier, she would have endured another unbearable day.
From the moment Bai Dandan started spewing venom, she should have stepped forward and slapped her.
Bai Xiaoxiao quietly applauded Gu Qianying, giving her a thumbs-up, "You are the person I admire most from now on."
Gu Qianying covered her mouth and chuckled, "Not at all."
Although there were disturbances along the way, and Bai Lu was repeatedly put on the spot,
Since the banquet was personally prepared by her, she couldn't let the situation remain tense. She merely stood stunned for a moment before rising to prepare for the banquet arrangements.
As the banquet reached its climax,
It was finally time for the main event of this banquet.
All the young ladies of the Shengyu family had to showcase their skills and present what they had learned at Shuyu Pavilion to everyone.
This was also a good opportunity for them to find a suitable husband.
Only by performing outstandingly could they find a fitting husband.
If their performance was not outstanding enough, they would be met with ridicule from the crowd, be overlooked by everyone, and ultimately be unable to choose a good husband, having to settle for ordinary men of mediocre talent and no use.
And at this time of year,
Bai Lu, who was talented and beautiful, was always the one praised, and only she was the most outstanding.
After a round of performances, the audience's reaction was lukewarm, showing little interest.
One person among them mentioned, "This year, why isn't our third young lady performing on stage? This won't do, everyone is waiting for you."
"Exactly! Third young lady, although you don't have to worry about finding a good husband, your dance is something we only get to see once a year. Everyone specifically came here this year, and it would be a pity if you didn't perform!"
Although Bai Lu appeared outwardly calm, showing no reaction, she was secretly overjoyed.
Today, she was determined to show Bai Yufeng.
What it meant to be worlds apart.
After Bai Yufeng saw her prowess, he would likely only feel disgust towards any woman by his side.
The voices from behind continued, and Bai Lu finally stood up, a faint smile on her face, "Since everyone wishes for me to perform, I shall oblige. My dancing may not be perfect, so please do not mock me!"
A sigh of admiration immediately arose from the crowd.
"The third young lady's dancing is heavenly. No other woman on this stage can compare. If the third young lady says her dancing is not good, then what on earth are the other girls dancing?"
"Yes! Yes!"
These words pleased Bai Lu greatly.
However, it was a pity for the women who had just performed, their faces turning exceptionally grim.
Bai Lu finally walked onto the stage.
And just as she was about to begin her dance, a figure suddenly leaped from the quiet seating area.
According to the rules of the Shengyu family,
If a woman was performing, and a woman in the audience felt she could compare, she could stand up during the performance and challenge her.
Such occurrences were not common in the Shengyu family.
But what was astonishing was,
That person was Gu Qianying.
What was even more surprising was that she was challenging Bai Lu.
There were not a few people in this family who were not convinced by this universally acknowledged heavenly pride, Bai Lu. Previously, many had wanted to compete with Bai Lu.
But in the end, all of them returned in utter defeat, without exception.
As everyone watched in astonishment, Gu Qianying slowly spoke, "Third young lady, I hear you are proficient in all six arts and exceptionally talented, a model for the women in your family. I had a glimpse of that earlier, and now I am even more in awe. I wonder, would you be willing to compete with me?"
Bai Lu's face changed drastically.
She gritted her teeth, this was truly trying to trample over her and lord over her.
A woman from an outside family, worthy of comparison with her.
Bai Dandan couldn't stand it either and immediately stepped forward to mock, "Look at yourself, what are you made of? You dare to compete with our third young lady? I advise you to go home and sleep!"
Gu Qianying retorted without mercy, "What does it have to do with you? Our third young lady hasn't even spoken, and you, this dog, are already yapping away?"
"You!"
Bai Dandan was once again rendered speechless by the retort.
Gu Qianying tilted her head slightly, "Third young lady, why aren't you speaking? Are you afraid? Afraid that I, an outsider, will steal your thunder? That's hardly acceptable!"
How could Bai Lu endure such provocation?
She, who was proficient in all six arts in this family, was not just saying it for show.
She feared not at all this woman who only knew how to use crooked ways.
"If you want to compete, then let's compete. I naturally do not fear you."
Gu Qianying clapped her hands. The fish had taken the bait, and it was excellent.
"Since that's the case, without a stake, the competition won't be as exciting. How about this, the loser must do one thing for the winner, anything at all."
She raised her eyebrows, her gaze shifting back towards Bai Lu.
Bai Lu never imagined she could lose.
She agreed decisively, "You said it yourself. Don't regret it when the time comes."
Gu Qianying smiled charmingly, "I'll say the same to you, third young lady."
Bai Lu's eyes widened, and she leaned back, "Sharp tongue."
The first competition was playing the zither. Whoever's zither music was outstanding and could win people's hearts would be victorious.
To prevent anyone from interfering, the performance zithers were provided by the Shengyu family.
However, Bai Dandan was unconvinced.
With Gu Qianying's appearance, why should she be able to compare to Bai Lu?
So, before the competition even began, she pulled Bai Qiuyan to the storeroom.
Bai Qiuyan looked confused and quietly asked, "What are you doing?"
Bai Dandan took out a short blade, "Of course, doing a good deed. This woman dared to challenge the third young lady in public. If she actually wins, how will the third young lady be able to hold her head up in the future? Have you thought about that?"
Bai Qiuyan was shocked for a moment, "That's right! How did I not think of that?"
"So," Bai Dandan found Gu Qianying's zither and unceremoniously cut into it, "We should do something good to let this person know her place?"