Song Yu'er watched in shock as Gu Qianying, with a mere wave of her hand, incapacitated her most formidable guard.
A flicker of fear crossed her face as she took a few steps back, "You... you know martial arts?"
Song Yu'er found it unbelievable. Why did Gu Qianying know everything? She knew medicine and martial arts, was beautiful, and slender. How could all the good things be monopolized by Gu Qianying?
Extremely angered, Song Yu'er refused to give up. She looked at the few remaining guards and shouted, "What are you all standing around for? Whoever can injure this woman, I will reward them with a hundred taels of gold."
Song Yu'er, in her rage, offered a very tempting condition. The guards were somewhat tempted, but looking at their comrades groaning on the ground, they also felt a sense of dread. After all, if they were injured, it was unlikely this County Princess would save them.
Between loyalty and self-preservation, the guards chose to protect themselves.
"You useless lot."
Seeing the guards hesitate to advance, Song Yu'er was on the verge of madness.
She looked up again at Gu Qianying's serene face, which now held a hint of coldness as she approached. Song Yu'er was truly terrified.
"What do you want? I warn you, I am the County Princess of Chengyu. If you dare to touch me, my father will never let you go."
Song Yu'er retreated a few steps, feeling a killing aura emanating from Gu Qianying, as if she had just emerged from a pile of dead bodies.
But Gu Qianying paid no mind and continued forward. Just as Song Yu'er thought the sword was about to fall upon her, a commotion erupted from outside.
"The King of Xiyu has arrived!"
A sharp voice rang out. Song Yu'er, as if seeing a savior, was overjoyed. Taking advantage of Gu Qianying's inattention, she ran directly outside.
"Father, you've finally come."
Surrounded by a group of soldiers clad in silver armor, a man in a blue robe, wearing a golden crown adorned with several large gemstones, caught Gu Qianying's eye, causing her to squint. This must be Song Gang, the King of Xiyu.
Song Gang's face was lined with wrinkles, and a scar ran from his brow bone across half his face. He bore no resemblance to Song Wuji's effeminate appearance.
Gu Qianying was momentarily lost in thought. This man was truly nothing like the rumors suggested.
Song Gang, surrounded by his entourage, carried an air of arrogance. Seeing Song Yu'er run towards him with a wronged expression, he naturally felt immense affection and pulled her into his embrace, comforting her softly.
"My dear Yu'er, tell Father what happened."
Although Song Gang's appearance was fearsome, he was also a man who deeply doted on Song Yu'er. However, this affection had its limits.
"Father, this woman bullied me. Not only did she try to kill me with a sword, but she also tried to seduce my fiancé. Father, you must seek justice for me!"
Song Yu'er was the first to accuse. Upon hearing this, Gu Qianying finally understood why Song Yu'er's attitude towards her had been so hostile. It turned out she viewed her as a rival, believing she might seduce her fiancé. At this, Gu Qianying couldn't help but chuckle.
This chuckle, however, drew Song Gang's attention.
"Who is this?"
Song Gang was momentarily captivated by Gu Qianying's face. Beautiful, truly beautiful, like a fairy descended to earth.
"This is the physician who healed the驸马 (Imperial Son-in-law)."
The steward, seeing Song Gang's expression towards Gu Qianying, understood his thoughts and quickly stepped forward to explain.
"Oh, this is the one who saved the person in the street..."
"Father, don't say anymore. Although she saved the驸马, this person has ill intentions and only thinks of how to seduce the驸马. And those three people are all bad, they all want to kill me. Father, quickly have them killed."
Song Yu'er began to act unreasonably again. Fortunately, Song Gang said nothing for the moment, but instead reprimanded her, "How can you be so unreasonable?"
Song Yu'er's face was filled with disbelief. She never imagined that her doting father would say such a thing.
Then she heard Song Gang say, "This must be the mysterious physician who passed by the coffin of the second young master Baili in the street, determined that he was still alive, and then, despite the obstruction of the Baili family, saved him in the street?"
Song Gang spoke with great exaggeration, as if he had witnessed the scene himself. If Gu Qianying hadn't known the actual circumstances, she might have even believed he was describing herself.
Gu Qianying remained silent, her eyes lowered. Song Gang interpreted this as a sign of meekness, completely different from the person his Yu'er had described.
Song Gang's eyes lit up as he looked at Gu Qianying. He pushed Song Yu'er aside, took a few steps forward, and looked at Gu Qianying, asking softly, "May I ask if the physician is available now? I haven't been feeling well lately and would like to invite you to my residence to examine me."
If Song Gang had been able to better conceal his desires when speaking, Gu Qianying might have actually believed him.
However, Gu Qianying glanced at Duan Xifeng and Ouyang Qinglin beside her, then at Song Gang's men behind him, holding long sabers and appearing well-trained. Gu Qianying pursed her lips. If it came to a direct confrontation, she truly wasn't their match. Knowing when to yield is wisdom, and Gu Qianying understood what she needed to do. She could only nod, agreeing to Song Gang's request.
"Quick, prepare a sedan chair."
Song Gang was overjoyed and immediately instructed his steward to prepare a sedan chair, unwilling to let Gu Qianying walk to the Chengyu Mansion.
Song Yu'er behind them became even more incensed. After all, her own father had never treated her so well. Why was he being so kind to this vixen?
Seated in the sedan chair of the Song Mansion, Gu Qianying closed her eyes and pondered. Song Gang's gaze was too intense, making his intentions clear to her.
However, since such a good opportunity presented itself to get closer to Song Gang, she was naturally willing.
Within the Chengyu Mansion.
Song Gang listened to everything the steward reported. Knowing that Gu Qianying and her companions hadn't eaten, he prepared a fine lunch to entertain them.
However, Song Yu'er started causing trouble again.
"Do you know what this is? People like you probably live from meal to meal, don't you?"
Song Yu'er pointed at a dish, looking at Gu Qianying, deliberately trying to make things difficult.
"County Princess is quite humorous. County Princess, your mouth has a peculiar taste, does the King of Chengyu know?"
"Gu Qianying, you...!"
Song Yu'er was choked with anger.
"Father, look at this woman Gu Qianying, she's bullying me!"
Song Yu'er complained to Song Gang.
"She is the physician I invited, can you please shut up!"
Song Gang was very displeased with Song Yu'er's attitude towards Gu Qianying and deliberately spoke in a cold tone, hoping Song Yu'er would be more sensible.
Who knew that Song Yu'er, spoiled from childhood, now had tears in her eyes, unable to believe that her father, who had always doted on her, would say such a thing.
Indeed, Gu Qianying was a vixen, good at seducing people. First her brother, then Baili Su, and now even her father had fallen for her.