Before departing, Prime Minister Bai took special care to advise Bai Susu, "Susu, it seems you won’t be able to go home and rest for a while. With various factions gathering at the Imperial Palace now, staying here is actually safer than going elsewhere." Upon hearing this, Bai Susu immediately responded, "Grandfather, don’t worry, I promise to stay here and not go anywhere. You can rest assured as you investigate the case."
Prime Minister Bai nodded and quickly followed Xia Ziyang, leaving the banquet scene.
No sooner had Prime Minister Bai left than the Western Princess Anata approached Bai Susu, dressed in a gauzy outfit revealing her arms and legs.
Upon meeting, Anata, a world away from her previously bold and arrogant manner in the street, greeted Bai Susu with a smile, saying, "Miss Bai is truly Da Qin’s top female talent. Even a problem that neither Crown Prince Qi nor Zhao Sheng could solve was deciphered by you; you truly do us women proud."
But in her heart, she thought maliciously: I’ve gotten close enough to Bai Susu, I don’t believe I can’t infect her with the plague!
She shouldn’t be blamed for being ruthless; if blame was to be placed, it would be on Bai Susu for being tactless and causing her to lose face in public.
Moreover, Bai Susu was Feng Qiwu’s fiancée.
No matter if Feng Qiwu liked Bai Susu as a fiancée or not, if Bai Susu died, they could pin the reputation of being a wife-killer on Feng Qiwu.
Seeing Anata approach, Bai Susu became alert.
However, there’s a saying that one does not hit a smiling person, especially at an occasion like the Wan Chao gathering.
As the legitimate daughter of the Bai Family, the future Crown Princess Consort of Da Qin, she couldn’t afford to make things too tense with Anata.
Thus, Bai Susu soon said to Anata, "Princess Anata, you flatter me. To be honest, I feel somewhat undeserving of my title, as I’m not particularly skilled in dance. Your previous performance of the Feathered Robe Dance truly made me feel inferior and amazed."
At Bai Susu’s praise, Anata couldn’t help but reveal a bit of pride.
After all, she was the most gifted dancer in the Western Regions, and performing the Feathered Robe Dance wasn’t something just anyone could do.
If it weren’t to achieve the purpose of spreading the plague, she wouldn’t have chosen to perform the Feathered Robe Dance, wasting it on those lousy men!
Don’t think she didn’t know what filthy thoughts lingered in those men’s minds.
"Who would have thought the renowned top female talent of Da Qin would have something she’s not skilled at—it’s truly surprising, but there’s no need to feel ashamed; dance does require some talent," said Anata, raising her eyebrows.
"The Princess is quite right," Bai Susu agreed with a smile.
Then, lifting her teacup, Bai Susu said to Anata, "I still need to greet some acquaintances, so I won’t chat with the Princess any longer. Goodbye."
Clearly telling her that Anata’s sudden approach likely had an ulterior motive.
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So she nodded readily, saying, "Coincidentally, I also need to find someone to discuss business with, farewell."
With that, she headed straight toward Crown Prince of Zhao, Zhao Sheng.
Seeing this, Bai Susu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, after glancing around, she walked toward Li Siyu.
The reason for not approaching Lin Changyue was that Feng Qingyang was present; if she went over to Lin Changyue, how would she handle Feng Qingyang, who was constantly keeping an eye on her, noticing Lin Changyue?
At that time, Li Siyu’s face was slightly flushed as she kept glancing at Feng Qingyang on the stage, not even noticing Bai Susu’s arrival.
Only when Madam Li next to her reminded her, did she come back to her senses.
Seeing Bai Susu, Li Siyu couldn’t help but recall Feng Qingyang’s question on Lin Changyue’s birthday.
She wondered if Bai Susu had noticed that she had been staring at the emperor earlier.
If discovered, it would truly be embarrassing!
Her ears grew warm, and Li Siyu hurriedly greeted, "Sister Bai, you came? Sister Bai’s performance today was truly formidable, making everyone admire you greatly."