"Miss Gu, I heard you stayed by Baili Su's side all day yesterday. You must be tired?"
Song Panyang glanced at her. Thinking about last night, he felt something was amiss. A man and a woman staying in the inner chamber for so long without a maid present, it was impossible to say there was no hanky-panky. However, he couldn't reveal this to Gu Qianying yet. He needed to proceed step by step to slowly win over this little beauty.
Thus, Song Panyang's gaze towards Gu Qianying became more aggressive. But given the current situation, since the beauty was so aloof, he refused to believe he couldn't win her over. There was no one in the entire Western Regions City he couldn't conquer.
So, he took a few steps forward, leaning closer to Gu Qianying with a smile on his face, thinking he looked handsome and dashing, but in reality, he appeared greasy and affected.
Gu Qianying glanced at him, feeling speechless. She took two steps back, but to her surprise, Song Panyang took two steps forward, bringing them even closer.
"Young Master, you should hurry and find the County Princess!"
Gu Qianying, utterly helpless, finally uttered these words. After all, she was under someone else's roof and had to bow her head. She had to bow her head for Baili Su. She and Baili Su were now bound together, sharing glory and suffering, their honor intertwined.
"Miss Gu is so beautiful, yet your attire is so plain and simple. It fails to highlight your beauty."
Song Panyang couldn't stand seeing a beauty like Gu Qianying dressed so plainly. Gu Qianying possessed great beauty but lacked the wealth to adorn herself.
"Look, this lake-blue ruqun you're wearing is what my maids wear. I can't believe this is the treatment you receive as the Baili family's physician."
Song Panyang feigned righteous indignation. It was not good for a beauty to suffer hardship; he felt heartbroken!
"Here, this is a jade pendant I recently acquired. It features a playful fish pattern. While not particularly valuable, it complements your lake-blue ruqun today, creating a harmonious look."
Song Panyang removed the jade pendant from his waist and offered it to Gu Qianying, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Gu Qianying naturally refused. She simply turned away and left with Lu Zhu, completely ignoring Song Panyang's darkening expression.
"Stop!"
A petulant female voice rang out from behind. The speaker was Song Yu'er.
She had intended to stroll in the back garden to relax, as she had been in a bad mood for the past few days due to Baili Su's affairs.
She had planned to clear her head in the back garden, but she unexpectedly saw Song Panyang and Gu Qianying together. Her own brother was fawning over Gu Qianying, and the exquisite jade pendant he wore, which she had asked for so many times and he had never begrudged her, was now being given away so casually to Gu Qianying. This imbalance in her heart was unbearable. Thus, ignoring the obstruction of her maids, she rushed out from behind the rockery and pointed at Gu Qianying, shouting loudly.
Gu Qianying, who was about to leave, suddenly heard this. With a look of disdain, she turned to face Song Yu'er. Song Yu'er was merely a paper tiger, acting recklessly and wickedly by relying on her status as a county princess. This was extremely annoying. Her current actions were even more laughable, as ultimately, it was the Song family who would be embarrassed, not the Baili family. At least in this regard, Gu Qianying didn't need to worry for Baili Su.
"Do you need something?"
Gu Qianying asked softly, her tone somewhat indifferent. She did not fear Song Yu'er.
"What is that attitude when you speak to my brother? It's your good fortune that my brother fancies you. How dare you reject him outright? When my father arrives, be careful for your life."
Song Yu'er proudly tilted her head, looking down at Gu Qianying with a condescending air. Of course, she knew she was fortunate to have a father who was the King of the Western Regions, which was her greatest backing.
"Sister, don't speak like that."
Song Panyang thought Gu Qianying might have developed some affection for him. If Song Yu'er were to interfere now, the trust he had painstakingly built could be lost, which would be terrible.
"Brother, whose side are you on? You can't walk when you see a slightly attractive woman? Be careful, I'll tell Father when we get back, and he'll put you under house arrest."
The King of the Western Regions, Song Gang, was personally quite capable and governed the Western Regions in an orderly fashion. However, in terms of domestic education, he still couldn't compare to the strict family discipline of the Baili family. Although Baili Jingxuan was merely a brute with little wit, he had a kind heart and was eager to help. Baili Su, though frail, was resourceful and often offered advice behind the scenes to Old Master Baili. In short, the temperaments and personalities of the family members were extremely similar. In contrast, the Song family, apart from Song Wuji, whose intentions were difficult to discern at a glance, the other two were easily seen through and had terrible personalities. Gu Qianying did not like to interact with such people.
"This..."
"Miss Gu is a distinguished guest of the Baili Residence, and more importantly, your fiancé's physician. Regardless, you shouldn't be so disrespectful to him."
Song Panyang was afraid that Song Yu'er would actually report these matters to Song Gang, and he became somewhat timid. However, he dared not continue to speak in Gu Qianying's defense. He walked to Song Yu'er's side and whispered a reminder.
"So what if she's a physician? The entire Western Regions City is my father's domain. It's her honor to be able to treat my fiancé. What need is there for me to show her respect? In any case, I forbid you from continuing to associate with this woman. Do you hear me?"
Even towards her own brother, Song Yu'er was spoiled and arrogant, completely disregarding the fact that she was staying at the Baili Residence and showing no regard for Song Panyang's feelings.
Gu Qianying watched the entire scene unfold. She naturally saw that Song Panyang was interested in her and was being very attentive. However, she hadn't expected Song Panyang to appear so proud yet actually be less favored than Song Yu'er. It seemed the King of the Western Regions truly doted on his daughter. She would have to find time to properly ask Baili Su about his plans.
As Gu Qianying thought this, a smile curved her lips. The thought of Baili Su's sickly appearance was quite amusing.
"What are you smiling about? Next time you treat Baili Su, you must call me. You two are always sneaking around in the room. Who knows what mischief you're up to!"
The more Song Yu'er looked at Gu Qianying's face, the more upset she became. Not only did the woman have a good figure, but her face was also exceptionally beautiful, and even her voice was pleasant and melodious. She was also skilled in medicine. Song Yu'er admitted she was jealous. She was simply jealous that this woman was superior to her in every way, and even her two brothers treated her with special regard, which made her extremely angry.
The angrier she became, the more she wanted to destroy this woman.