Master Baili was indeed angered but dared not speak, while the steward spoke up, "County Princess, you may not know, but unmarried couples are not allowed to meet before marriage."
"I am the County Princess, and I rule the entire Western Regions. Whatever this County Princess wants to do, she will do!"
Song Yu'er began to act spoiled and willful again.
The commotion the two of them caused was quite significant, and it happened to be the time when everyone was getting up. Passing by the front hall, they saw the entire scene unfold and naturally witnessed how Song Yu'er was being willful and spoiled.
However, the steward noticed the arrival of several people and quickly urged them to go back, to avoid a direct confrontation with Song Yu'er, as it would lead to major trouble.
Fortunately, Song Yu'er was in a fit of rage and did not notice Gu Qianying and the others appearing at the entrance of the hall. Otherwise, she would have certainly thrown a tantrum.
They knew Song Yu'er's demands were excessive, but Song Yu'er was the County Princess, and a member of the Song family.
The Song family's influence in Western Regions City was not to be underestimated. Even if the Baili family was immensely wealthy, surpassing all others, they dared not confront the Song family head-on.
Thus, the matter of Song Yu'er residing in the Baili Manor was settled.
Gu Qianying sighed involuntarily as she watched all this. No wonder Baili Su had asked for her help; this person was too troublesome, even chasing him to his home.
Gu Qianying said nothing, merely returning to her room to prepare herbs.
Meanwhile, Song Yu'er, having settled her luggage in the west courtyard of the Baili Manor, began to stir up trouble again.
She took out an embroidered handkerchief, covered her nose, and walked into the west courtyard with a look of disdain. Seeing the old furniture around, her face was full of displeasure.
"What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and clean this place for this County Princess! And set up the chairs that this County Princess has prepared!"
She did not expect that despite the Baili family appearing wealthy, the furnishings in the manor were not as good as those in the City Lord's mansion. It was truly a case of gilded exterior but rotten inside.
After expressing her disdain, she turned to ask a servant.
"Is this room the closest to your young master's room?"
Unexpectedly, the servant shook his head and said, "No, the young master's courtyard is in the east courtyard. It's warmer there, which is good for the young master's health."
The servant was rather timid and revealed everything that had happened.
"What?! That old man Baili actually fooled this County Princess like this! Hurry and call him over!"
Song Yu'er was furious and overturned the table that the servant had just cleaned, yelling in anger.
She, the dignified County Princess, was being made to live in a corner of the manor.
The servant was terrified by this display and quickly went to summon Master Baili.
Alas, Master Baili, being advanced in age, had to run back and forth, his back clearly bent much more.
"You're making this County Princess live here?"
As soon as she saw Master Baili, she launched into a barrage of scolding.
"This place is closer to the hot springs, and the County Princess can also have some peace and quiet."
There was a hot spring in the back mountain of the Baili Manor. To avoid disturbing Baili Su's treatment, Master Baili directly offered the hot springs to Song Yu'er.
Unexpectedly, Song Yu'er was not satisfied.
"Hot springs? I don't care for them. Hurry and change my room, move me next to Baili Su!"
Song Yu'er didn't care about hot springs or anything else. Her purpose for coming this time was Baili Su. If she couldn't see Baili Su, why would she come at all?
"Very well, please wait a moment, County Princess."
Master Baili compromised again, helplessly. There was nothing he could do; this person was too difficult to deal with, and he simply couldn't handle her, so he had to compromise.
Finally, in the afternoon, Song Yu'er was satisfied with a room. She had said it herself, that old man Baili was indeed giving her the worst room. Now this room was so much better.
After she had packed all her belongings, Xia Zhu brought people over for dinner.
Looking at the table full of exquisite dishes, Song Yu'er was very satisfied. This felt like proper hospitality.
However, after taking just one bite, she spat it out. How could these dishes be so unpalatable?
As expected, within moments, Master Baili was summoned again.
He was inwardly lamenting his misfortune but had no other recourse.
"Your Baili family is serving me these dishes?"
She directly threw her chopsticks onto the table and tossed several dishes onto the floor.
"Yes, yes, it's our fault. Quickly order the kitchen to remake them and bring them out!"
Master Baili now knew what to do: go along with her demands as much as possible.
Before long, several exquisite dishes were served again. This time, Song Yu'er merely sniffed them and said, "This won't do. If these were dishes from a restaurant, you'd have to invite the head chef back!"
"This..."
Master Baili was somewhat hesitant. If the restaurant's chefs were invited back, the restaurant's business would collapse!
He hesitated. Before he could agree, he saw Song Yu'er smash several more dishes. Thinking that this room was very close to his son's room, he gritted his teeth and said, "Go invite the head chef over!"
The servants in the manor repeatedly agreed. However, after only a few steps, they returned and quietly said to Master Baili, "Master, the eldest young master sent word that he needs quiet."
Song Yu'er overheard this and became furious, "You, a mere servant, where do you get the nerve to demand this of me?"
"Guards, strike him!"
Song Yu'er was not entirely without brains; she had brought a few thugs with her.
Just as the thugs were about to grab the steward, there was a commotion outside.
The arrivals were Gu Qianying and her group.
"Heh, I thought it was someone important. I didn't expect it to be you. I haven't even found you yet, and you've delivered yourself to my doorstep!"
Song Yu'er was delighted to see her arrive. She had long wanted to teach this woman a lesson. It was one thing to have such a face, but also to come out and seduce men.
Xia Zhu glanced at Song Yu'er, then raised her head and said, "Our County Princess is here, and you do not kneel in reverence?"
Gu Qianying remained indifferent, her face still cold, "Are you worthy?"
Gu Qianying spoke coldly, then glanced at Ouyang Qinglin.
Ouyang Qinglin decisively stepped forward and rescued the steward who was being restrained.
Naturally, Song Yu'er was displeased with this public humiliation.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yi Hao, standing in the crowd, yawned. This woman was so noisy and tiresome. His small eyes darted around and landed on Baili Mengran, who also had a look of impatience on her face. He quietly walked over.
"Mengran, let's go play!"
He whispered into Baili Mengran's ear.
"Now?"
Baili Mengran looked at the two parties still arguing in front of them, then at Xiao Yi Hao beside her, and was unsure what to do.
"It's fine, we'll leave now, and they won't see us."
Xiao Yi Hao seized this loophole.
Baili Mengran looked at Master Baili and Gu Qianying, then at Xiao Yi Hao, and decisively chose Xiao Yi Hao. The two held hands, evaded the adults' gaze, and ran towards the main gate.
Being clever for their age, they weaved through the crowd, unnoticed by anyone, and soon slipped out of the Baili Manor.
Xiao Yi Hao was very fond of Western Regions City and had not yet explored it thoroughly.
However, the two had not gone far before they encountered trouble.