Bai Yu Chan had no idea that in the world Bai Yu Chan had come from before, being called "Miss" like this was a direct reference to women in brothels.
Of course, in that world, brothels weren't called brothels.
Zi Lin Ling raised an eyebrow and thought, "This peach blossom is no ordinary one, it can rival that peerless white lotus!"
Hmph!
Whether it was a white lotus, green lotus, or red lotus, they would all turn into dead lotuses under her.
Zi Lin Ling scrutinized Bai Yu Chan with a doubtful gaze, murmuring, "Yu Chan... Yu Chan... Yu Chan... Do we know each other?"
Bai Yu Chan froze, clearly not understanding the meaning of this nonsensical question.
However, to avoid giving anyone an excuse to criticize her, she forced a smile and said, "Sister is joking, we are meeting for the first time today."
"First time?"
Zi Lin Ling sneered, "That means we are not intimate, correct?"
Bai Yu Chan nodded subconsciously and smiled, "In the future..."
"Since we are not intimate, there is no need to address each other so familiarly. I, this Princess Consort, cannot bring myself to call you 'Yu Chan,' and I am not worthy of your calling me 'Sister.' After all, I still don't know where you, this 'younger sister,' have appeared from."
Zi Lin Ling interrupted Bai Yu Chan's impending words without any politeness.
A sharp glint flashed in Bai Yu Chan's eyes.
These words were indeed sharp. They questioned her status, interrupted her probing, and implied she was of unknown origin, leaving her no room to maneuver.
In this first round, Bai Yu Chan had suffered a crushing defeat.
But having the ability to associate with Mo Qing Cheng, how could her scheming skills be so shallow?
She glanced at the study subtly and then said with a hint of grievance, "Your Highness Princess Consort is right, Bai Yu Chan was presumptuous. Although I am untalented, I am fortunate to have been accepted into Medicine King Valley and to become a disciple of Valley Master Situ. My status is indeed not worthy of Your Highness, and I have made you laugh."
Her words were very cleverly crafted.
First, she played the victim, highlighting Zi Lin Ling's arrogance and placing herself on a moral high ground.
Then, she revealed her identity, deliberately emphasizing her origin from Medicine King Valley. This was to showcase her noble status and thereby suppress Zi Lin Ling.
After all, anyone from Medicine King Valley, even an ordinary disciple, was a sought-after figure outside. How much more so for the personal disciple of the Valley Master?
Finally, she spoke words that meant the opposite of their literal sense. While she said she was not worthy of Your Highness, she was actually subtly implying that Zi Lin Ling was not worthy of her.
This brief speech was a series of interconnected moves, serving as both a counterattack to Zi Lin Ling and a deliberate message to Ye Ling Yuan in the study.
After all, in such an obvious comparison, let alone Ye Ling Yuan, the Underworld King of Tian Qi, even an ordinary person would know how to choose.
Zi Lin Ling sneered internally, thinking, "This white lotus has quite a high level. Just her forbearance and combativeness... Tsk tsk, that other peerless white lotus can't compare. However, this makes it more interesting!"
Her coldness did not diminish, but her expression remained unfazed as she said, "Oh... from Medicine King Valley? A personal disciple of Valley Master Situ? Your status is indeed good, but your seniority is a bit lacking."
Bai Yu Chan was stunned again, unable to keep up with Zi Lin Ling's train of thought.
But before she could ask, Zi Lin Ling's voice rang out again.
"Situ and Ye Ling Yuan are brothers, so you should call Ye Ling Yuan your Uncle-Master? Then, according to this seniority, you should call this Princess Consort your Aunt-Master?"
Bai Yu Chan almost choked to death.
The Valley Master Situ she referred to was Situ Yun Feng's father, Situ Jing Lei.
But Zi Lin Ling clearly misunderstood her, assuming her master was Situ Yun Feng and forcibly lowering her seniority by a level.
She even suspected that Zi Lin Ling was doing this deliberately, intentionally misinterpreting her words, and intentionally taking advantage of her!
One had to admit, Bai Yu Chan's perception was quite good.
Zi Lin Ling was indeed doing it deliberately.
And yet, Bai Yu Chan could not retaliate, only grinding her teeth and explaining with a smile, "Your Highness Princess Consort misunderstands. My master is the Old Valley Master Situ Jing Lei, not Senior Brother Situ Yun Feng."
Zi Lin Ling chuckled inwardly.
Idiot! I know your master is Situ Jing Lei.
But if someone is throwing themselves at me to step on, why wouldn't I step on them?
If someone is throwing themselves at me to take advantage of, why wouldn't I take advantage?
Zi Lin Ling felt a thrill of satisfaction, but on the surface, she appeared to realize her mistake.
"My apologies, I made a mistake, a mistake. This Princess Consort is not familiar with Medicine King Valley. I only know the Young Valley Master Situ Yun Feng, so I naturally assumed your master was Situ Yun Feng!"
"I miscalculated, miscalculated! I originally thought I could borrow some favor from Situ Yun Feng and gain a junior martial nephew! What a blunder, to have made this Princess Consort happy for nothing!"
"Never mind, never mind. Junior martial nephew... oh no, martial nephew Yu Chan... oh no, Miss Bai, sorry, I spoke too casually and took advantage of you again."
"Well... considering your youth, this Princess Consort will not hold it against you. This debt will be settled with that scoundrel Situ Yun Feng later!"
Situ Yun Feng, drinking in a hidden corner, suddenly sneezed and shivered all over, muttering to himself, "Who is gossiping about this young master!"
After speaking, he shook his head and continued drinking.
Alcohol was a good thing; one cup dispelled a thousand worries.
Ye Ling Yuan in the study curved his lips slightly, feeling extremely pleased.
Even he had to admit how well his Lin'er knew how to take advantage. Sudan Novel Network.
The guard leading the way nearby, unable to contain his laughter, could only lower his head.
But his shaking shoulders clearly indicated that he was laughing, and laughing heartily.
Bai Yu Chan was furious.
Damn Zi Lin Ling, she kept taking advantage of her with every word while pretending to apologize.
But could she lash out?
No!
Her chest heaved violently, and she repeatedly told herself, "Don't be angry, don't be angry!"
But in reality, smoke was practically coming out of her nostrils.
Yet Zi Lin Ling, with a concerned expression, asked, "Junior martial nephew... oh no... Miss Bai, what's wrong? Your nose is about to smoke!"
Bai Yu Chan bit her back molars hatefully and said word by word, "Tha-nk Yo-u, Prin-ce-ss Con-sort, for Yo-ur Con-cern. Yu-Cha-n Is Ve-ry We-ll!"
Zi Lin Ling pretended not to hear the hatred in her words and nodded, saying with feigned seriousness, "It's good that you're well! It's good that you're well! By the way, how is your esteemed... Senior Brother doing recently?"
Bai Yu Chan: "..."
Damn it, why are you stuck on this point!
She took three deep breaths and said, "Thank you for Your Highness's concern, Senior Brother is doing very well!"
"That's good! That's good..."
"By the way, junior martial... Miss Bai, if you have time, please contact your esteemed... Senior Brother and ask him to come to the Zi family to find this Princess Consort. This Princess Consort will treat him to drinks!"