Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Chapter 272 Bai Yu's Rage

The next day, the morning light shone into the house. Shen Li had already gotten up. She sat on a chair in front of the window, her eyes revealing a hint of fatigue and determination.

After a night of deep thought, she had already made up her mind, so she turned around and told Chuchun beside her, "Chuchun, listen carefully. From now on, no matter if it's Bai Yu or anyone else, no matter if they are the wives of officials or the daughters of wealthy families, as long as they come to invite us, we will close the door and refuse all visitors.

Unless it's the Emperor's will, don't go to anyone who comes. If anyone asks, just say it's Master's order, telling me to focus on training my immortal pet and not to be disturbed by external affairs."

Her voice was soft, but it was firm and undeniable.

Chuchun's eyes widened upon hearing this, her face filled with confusion and bewilderment. She anxiously asked, "Why, Miss? Those are all prominent figures. Wouldn't it be bad if we just refused them? What would we say if they asked about it?"

Chuchun's face was full of worry. In her opinion, easily rejecting the invitations of these powerful people might bring unnecessary trouble to the young lady.

Shen Li raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and explained softly: "Chuchun, you don't know, I guess Bai Yu will come to invite me again in a few days with a different reason.

Although he did not mention the matter of the elixir and the magic pet in Yayun Tower that day, I guess he must have sent people to secretly pass on the message in the tower, spreading some false rumors, such as how close the relationship between County Master Fuxi and him was, that she even sold him her only magic pet, and now they were watching a play together.

He's doing this simply to exploit my reputation for his own gain, to elevate his standing in the eyes of others, or perhaps for some other ulterior motive."

There was a hint of intelligence and sharpness in Shen Li's eyes; she had seen through Bai Yu's little thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Chuchun couldn't help but spit bitterly, her face full of anger as she said, "This damned brat, he looks so handsome, but I didn't expect him to be such a sinister and cunning person, doing all kinds of bad things behind my back!"

Chuchun clenched her fists, feeling sorry and angry for her young lady. She never imagined that the seemingly gentle and refined Mr. Bai Yu had such a despicable side.

Shen Li patted Chuchun's hand gently and comforted her, "Chuchun, don't be angry.

We just need to be careful and not fall into his trap. In this imperial city, people are treacherous everywhere, and we can only protect ourselves by acting with caution.

If anyone comes to ask, just bring up Master. Xuanfeng Sanren is a highly respected immortal. With his orders, others won't say anything."

Shen Li's eyes revealed determination and calmness. She knew that in this complicated situation, she had to remain vigilant at all times in order to gain a firm foothold in this undercurrent of power and protect herself and her family.

Sure enough, three days later, Bai Yu sent his servant to deliver an invitation, inviting Shen Li to attend a flower-viewing banquet.

The post was made extremely beautifully, with a cover painted with gorgeous spring flowers and a faint scent of ink. But to Shen Li, it was like a "declaration of war" with a hidden mystery.

Bai Yu's action further confirmed her previous guess that he would not give up easily and would not give up until he got what he wanted from her.

Shen Li looked at the post, a mocking arc appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he thought to himself: Bai Yu is really persistent, but his wishful thinking is probably going to fail.

She handed the invitation to Chuchun and said, "Go, and send that servant away as we said before. Tell him that my master has ordered that he cannot keep the appointment."

Chuchun took the post, responded, and quickly went out to reply the servant.

Shen Li sat back down by the window, looking out at the courtyard, a hint of worry in her eyes. She knew that her struggle with Bai Yu was probably just beginning...

After the servant returned, he tremblingly told Bai Yu Shen Li's reply.

Bai Yu's face, which was originally full of expectations, suddenly turned gloomy. He suddenly threw the teacup in his hand to the ground, making a crisp sound of breaking. The scalding tea splashed on his clothes, but he didn't care at all.

"Hmph! This Lady Fuxi really doesn't want to accept my offer!" Bai Yu gritted his teeth and said viciously, a sinister glint in his eyes. "Does she think she can get rid of me so easily like this? I will find out the secrets she hides sooner or later. She can't escape my grasp!"

The servant standing by was so frightened that he dared not even breathe. He lowered his head and his body could not help but tremble slightly. He had never seen his young master so out of control and angry. He knew in his heart that the Lady Fuxi had angered the young master, but he didn't know how this incident would develop next.

After a while, Bai Yu paced back and forth in the room, his chest heaving violently. After a long time, he gradually calmed down, took a deep breath, tried to make his voice sound calmer, and said, "Tian Shun, go and do something for me.

Find the people from Cangyue Pavilion and tell them to find out Shen Li's whereabouts for me, especially when she went out. If there is any news, report it immediately.

I want them to arrange a 'hero saves the beauty' scenario, so that Shen Li can have a good look at my methods."

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a cunning and sinister smile, as if he had seen Shen Li's grateful expression, completely ignoring how unscrupulous his actions were.

Tian Shun's heart trembled. Although he knew that his son sometimes did things to the end, he was still a little worried about the plan against County Lady Fuxi.

However, he did not dare to disobey the order, so he could only respond in a low voice: "Yes, young master, I will do it right away." After that, he hurriedly retreated and went to find the person from Cangyue Pavilion to convey the young master's instructions.

Bai Yu stood in front of the window, looking at the scenery outside, his eyes flashing with determination, and muttered to himself: "Shen Li, you will soon find out that there is no good end to going against me.

I will make you fall into my hands and let me do whatever I want."

At this moment, his mind has been blinded by obsession, and he only wants to achieve his own goals, but he does not expect that his actions are pushing him step by step into the abyss of danger. This carefully planned "hero rescue" is about to set off an even greater wave in this undercurrent situation...