The sight of Feng Tongtong fleeing in disarray drew peals of laughter from the crowd.
The thought of the First Prince being betrothed to such a person made everyone eager to witness the spectacle.
"To apologize for disturbing everyone's pleasant mood, our Bai family has decided to offer wine we've treasured for years."
After expressing his apologies, Old Master Bai dismissed the guests, and the banquet continued.
The crowd treated the incident as a minor interlude, their spirits undampened, and their discussions grew even livelier.
"Miss Feng, I am from the Shen Yin Sect. I could tell you used a sonic attack just now, which caused Bai Jingjing to temporarily lose her senses and speak truthfully. I didn't expect you to know sonic attacks."
Bai Feiwen, the eldest son of the Bai family, approached Feng Ninghe, his eyes betraying his astonishment.
He had put considerable effort into learning sonic attacks, and had only just begun.
The sonic attack Feng Ninghe had used was not profound, but her effortless execution was astonishing enough.
Meeting Bai Feiwen's gaze, Feng Ninghe shook her head dismissively, "A mere trick, nothing to speak of."
Bai Feiwen's gaze deepened subtly as he looked at her.
Learning sonic attacks was never as easy as she made it seem.
The closed-door disciple of the Valley Master of Medicine Valley was indeed extraordinary.
Bai Niannian's eyes sparkled with spiritual light, her gaze fixed on Feng Ninghe, her expression excited, "Miss Feng, you are truly amazing! How wonderful it would be if I had a master like you!"
She secretly made a resolution.
Such an amazing woman must become her master, or her sister-in-law!
Or perhaps... both!
Unaware of Bai Niannian's thoughts, Feng Ninghe casually patted her shoulder, "Bai Niannian, your talent is not bad. In the future, you too can become this powerful. Thank you for speaking up for me just now."
This little girl was the first to stand up for her.
Bai Niannian, who had seen nothing, trusted her so completely, and Feng Ninghe's heart warmed involuntarily.
Bai Niannian's eyes flickered around her, then occasionally fell upon her brothers.
She was already mentally selecting the elder brother who would be the best match for Feng Ninghe…
"Sixth Master, may I have a word in private?"
Feng Ninghe subtly shifted her gaze, her eyes landing on Su Hongxiu.
She had a belly full of doubts she wished to ask.
Su Hongxiu, clad in a green robe, his handsome face perpetually graced with a smile, gently fanned himself with a folding fan, stirring his temples.
The man nodded generously and gestured forward casually, "Please."
The main gate of the Bai residence.
Feng Tongtong and Madam Zhang were seated in a carriage.
The events at the banquet had left them with no desire to continue attending.
"Bai Xixi is simply useless! She can't even handle a small matter properly. She found a spineless glutton, and he spilled everything in minutes!"
Feng Tongtong sat in the carriage, her eyes burning with venom, full of rage.
Few people could discern that Feng Ninghe had used a sonic attack.
Feng Tongtong merely assumed the Bai family disciple was a coward who had confessed.
Madam Zhang was equally furious, feeling a lump in her chest that she couldn't swallow or spit out, "This slut dared to embarrass us in public, showing us no respect at all!"
Although Feng Guangyao's status as family head had been revoked, their accumulated prestige for so many years had been publicly challenged by Feng Ninghe.
"Mother, it's better to rely on oneself. We need to find another way to deal with Feng Ninghe."
Feng Tongtong's gaze lowered, the ruthlessness in her eyes particularly intense.
"Third Miss, Madam!"
At this moment, Chun Tao eagerly lifted the carriage curtain, holding a letter in her hand, "The Second Miss has sent someone with a message!"
Mention of her second sister brought a glimmer of hope to Feng Tongtong's eyes. She quickly took the letter and opened it.
Madam Zhang leaned in, her gaze also falling on the letter.
The content of the letter was simple, written in elegant script: "Arriving in Li Country soon, do not worry—Feng Qingcheng."
Upon seeing the contents, Madam Zhang was equally excited.
Madam Zhang, her face beaming, clutched the letter as if she had seen a savior, "Qingcheng is finally returning."
Their greatest hope was Feng Qingcheng.
Once Feng Qingcheng returned, they would have a backer and would no longer be bullied by Feng Ninghe. Perhaps they could even seize control of the Feng family!
Feng Tongtong's face was full of eager anticipation. Her bald head, due to the loss of her hair, made this expression look particularly strange.
She said excitedly, "Mother, Second Sister is finally coming back. I've waited too long for this day!"
Feng Qingcheng was flourishing in the Immortal Sect, holding a significant position under Mo Zisang.
Over the years, Feng Qingcheng had been very successful in Jinling, even forging connections with the King of Hell from Xiyou Continent…
As long as she returned to the Feng residence, Feng Ninghe would not be able to bully them at will.
Madam Zhang clenched her fists, her tone venomous, "Feng Ninghe's good days are numbered. How dare she bully her elders? We'll settle old and new scores together. She must pay the price!"
Bai Residence.
Two figures were strolling through the residence.
"Sixth Master, did you really see how the Bai family disciple fell into the water?"
Feng Ninghe deliberately slowed her pace, discreetly observing Su Hongxiu.
Sunlight streamed onto the man's softly contoured face, his clear eyes reflecting a golden glow, making him appear gentle and refined.
He curved his lips, stopped, and met Feng Ninghe's gaze openly, "I naturally didn't see. What I said was just a guess."
The man's frankness surprised Feng Ninghe somewhat, "You dared to step forward without seeing anything. Weren't you afraid of being wrong, and I had actually pushed someone into the spiritual pond?"
At this moment, she felt that Su Hongxiu beside her was unfathomable.
The man stood quietly beside her, a smile on his face, a refined gentleman, yet giving off an air of inscrutability.
Xiao Zhao, with his bright blue eyes, could not hide his astonishment.
Master, why did Sixth Master dare to step forward and provide false testimony when he saw nothing?
Xiao Zhao was equally puzzled.
More importantly, even if Sixth Master was lying, everyone would believe him.
A faint smile played on Su Hongxiu's handsome face as he spoke softly, "You believe you wouldn't do certain things, and even if you did, you wouldn't deny it. My judgment of people isn't that poor. Your sonic attack just now was well executed."
These simple words stirred something within her.
It was not surprising that Bai Feiwen, from the Shen Yin Sect, could recognize her use of a sonic attack.
But Su Hongxiu could also tell.
As their interactions deepened, she found this person increasingly mysterious.
After thinking, Feng Ninghe subtly raised an eyebrow, "Why did you help me?"
Without Su Hongxiu, she could have resolved the situation herself.
Facing her question, Su Hongxiu chuckled dismissively, "I was idle and just idly opened my mouth."
This seemingly reasonable explanation was entirely unreasonable.
Rumor had it that Su Hongxiu was indifferent to worldly affairs and not one to get involved in disputes. How could he be idle enough to casually help out now?
She harbored doubts but said nothing more.
Su Hongxiu turned his gaze to her, "Miss Feng, logically speaking, that King of Hell should have left Li Country long ago. With his eccentric personality and arrogance, why would he be walking with you?"