Gu Qianying was by no means someone to be bullied casually.
Facing Bai Caiyun's aggressive demeanor, she let out a cold laugh, looking at her with disdain, her cold eyes narrowed slightly, speaking without a care.
"Second Miss, I am not your family physician, nor am I a servant, so there's no need for you to come specifically to greet me."
"Of course."
Gu Qianying smiled, slightly lifting her body, and tiptoed to Bai Caiyun's front.
"If Second Miss insists that I come to pay my respects, then I am willing. After all, I am polite and will not, like some people, easily kick open the door to someone's room and be aggressive from the start, as if wanting to kill someone."
This veiled insult only intensified Bai Caiyun's anger.
She was anxious and restless, wishing she could tear at Gu Qianying's lips.
"You, you, you, you."
She was so angry she was speechless, frozen in place, her fury evident to all.
Gu Qianying clicked her tongue in wonder.
She thought to herself, all show and no substance, people like this would not be able to show off their might in front of others. If they encountered a sharp thorn, it would be useless.
"You must apologize to me."
Gu Qianying coughed lightly and flicked her sleeve gracefully.
This action startled Bai Caiyun, who flinched back with a pale face.
This person was stomping her feet.
"What do you want?"
Gu Qianying bowed forward and said coldly, "What can I do? Naturally, I am here to pay my respects to the Second Miss of the household. The礼数 (lǐshù - etiquette) is complete, please leave quickly, Second Miss, do not delay here. I still need to go and treat and heal with your eldest sister."
Gu Qianying's every word left the other person speechless.
And in full view of everyone, she could not do anything else, so she could only retreat with gritted teeth.
When Gu Qianying left.
She heard a sinister curse from behind, "You wait, you have angered me now, you will definitely not have an easy time."
Gu Qianying waved her arm casually, "Second Miss, I'll be waiting..."
Gu Qianying's relaxed attitude enraged Bai Caiyun once more.
"Ahhh!" The entire corridor could only hear this person's screams and unwilling cries.
During dinner.
There were only three people in the main hall again. Bai Caiyun looked particularly wronged, her eyes red, unable to eat a single grain of rice.
Bai Hong and his wife were very worried and quickly asked.
"What's wrong now?"
The couple was truly worried. Their precious daughter had only been home for a few days and was already being bullied. How could they tolerate it?
Bai Caiyun wiped the tears from her eyes and recounted the afternoon's events with embellishments.
"Mother, Father, Gu Qianying's personality is truly overbearing. Should I really keep this person in the house?"
Bai Hong and his wife were somewhat troubled.
As it stood, Gu Qianying was the only female physician who could treat Bai Tianguo. If she were to be dismissed without reason, Bai Tianguo's illness might last a lifetime.
So when Bai Caiyun mentioned it, although they were angry and wanted to stand up for their daughter, they could only offer perfunctory comfort.
"Forget it, forget it. This person will stay at home for a few more days at most. I will go and speak to her, telling her not to act rashly, lest she cause trouble."
"Father, Mother, do you still consider me your daughter? You are truly going too far."
After saying this, Bai Caiyun ran out of the main hall in tears.
Bai Hong and his wife both sighed.
"Alas."
After another day of hard work, Gu Qianying's eyes were spinning, and she walked halfway, extremely tired.
Bai Tianguo's condition had improved significantly.
It was estimated that in a short time, her body would return to normal, and her originally bloated figure would also dissipate.
Bai Tianguo's features were not bad.
It was just that she had been affected by this illness, which had led to her current appearance.
After Gu Qianying's treatment, she would soon be able to return to normal.
However, as soon as she returned to her room.
She inexplicably felt a cold aura in the room, and a faint sound slowly came.
Gu Qianying's footsteps abruptly stopped, her cold eyes narrowed, and she looked directly to her right.
In that place.
A dark, slithering thing was moving rapidly on the ground. Its triangular eyes, filled with malice, were fixed on Gu Qianying, exuding a dangerous aura.
It was a venomous snake.
Its venom was extremely potent. A single bite would cause death instantly for those with poor health, leaving no chance for rescue.
The beast lunged towards Gu Qianying.
Gu Qianying's previously clouded eyes suddenly cleared.
Her hand shot forward rapidly, transforming into a long sword with spiritual energy, and she swung it directly.
With a few swishing sounds.
The beast was cut into several pieces, and by its own instinct, it continued to writhe on the ground.
Gu Qianying's gaze was indifferent.
Since she had arrived at the manor, the people here had been polite and had never treated her improperly.
But now it was different.
Bai Caiyun had returned, and since her return, she had been subtly and overtly provoking Gu Qianying.
Gu Qianying's palm gathered strength, conjuring several small snakes.
"This is something you initiated yourself. If you are unable to handle it later, I can't do anything about it." She sneered.
She had always been someone who held grudges, and she was still like that now.
So today.
Bai Caiyun would not have an easy time.
A deep, ethereal shadow rose from the courtyard and landed in front of another door.
Seeing Gu Qianying, Bai Caiyun trembled with fear for some reason.
"What are you going to do?" her voice trembled.
Gu Qianying looked at her coldly, "What else can I do? Naturally, I will return what you gave me, intact. This is what you deserve!"
After saying this, Gu Qianying's expression changed, and she swiftly threw what she held forward.
The venomous snakes hissed and moved rapidly forward, their venomous fangs opening wildly.
When had everyone ever seen such a scene?
They all jumped up in fright, scrambling to dodge.
After a long while, as the spiritual energy dissipated, the snakes also vanished into the air, turning into wisps of smoke and disappearing without a trace.
Bai Caiyun hugged her head and cried.
Gu Qianying looked down from above and laughed coldly, "Second Miss, I have given you enough face these past few days. I advise you not to push your luck. Today is a lesson for you. Please remember it well and do not do such foolish things in the future, lest you bring trouble upon yourself that you cannot quell."
After saying this, she left with a flourish.
Leaving behind only a chilling aura in the place.
The already terrified Bai Caiyun's body trembled again.
Only after Gu Qianying had left did Bai Caiyun dare to stand up from the ground. Her legs trembled, her eyes were red, and she clenched her fists tightly, filled with endless hatred.
She gritted her teeth, "Damn it, how dare she humiliate me like this? I will never let this person have an easy time."