Su Ling's Time Travel

The Bai Manor, this magnificent residence, appeared exceptionally solemn in the afterglow of the setting sun. The winding corridors within seemed to recount the rise and fall of the Bai family over generations. At this moment, preparations were underway for a grand banquet—the fiftieth birthday celebration of Bai Ao, the head of the Bai family.

Bai Ao was a name known to everyone in the capital. He was not only the head of the Bai family but also a powerful and influential official in the imperial court. Naturally, his birthday became an opportunity for people from all walks of life in the capital to curry favor with him.

The Su residence, not far from the Bai residence, was also bustling with activity. Su Bowei, the head of the Su family, stood by the window of his study, gazing towards the Bai residence in the distance, a complex expression flickering in his eyes. Beside him stood his eldest son, Su Yuan, a gentle and refined young man with an air of scholarly refinement about him.

"Yuan'er, are you ready?" Su Bowei asked in a deep voice.

Su Yuan nodded slightly and said softly, "Father, rest assured, I am ready. We must not be impolite at this banquet at the Bai residence."

Su Bowei nodded in satisfaction and then asked, "Where is your sister Ling'er? Does she know how important this banquet is?"

Su Yuan looked somewhat embarrassed and said in a low voice, "My sister... she doesn't seem to care much about this banquet. She said she prefers to be at home, served by Pink Butterfly."

Upon hearing this, Su Bowei frowned slightly and said, "Ling'er is too withdrawn and always immersed in her own world. This banquet was originally intended to let her interact with more noble young men in the capital, but I didn't expect her to be so ungrateful."

Su Yuan sighed softly and said, "My sister... she only cares about that maid Hongmei and doesn't care much about anything else."

Su Bowei was silent for a moment, then said, "Never mind, since she doesn't want to go, we can't force her. But once you get to the Bai residence, you must be careful and not offend the Bai family."

Su Yuan nodded in agreement, but inwardly he was worried. He knew that this banquet was not just a celebration, but the prelude to a palace intrigue. The Bai family, the Su family, and other nobles in the capital would all engage in a silent contest at this banquet.

Behind this contest lies a far more complex conspiracy and scheming. Bai Yanxuan, the only son of Bai Ao, is a handsome and dashing young man. His mother, Xue Min, is the matriarch of the Bai family, a meticulous and shrewd woman. At this moment, they are in Bai Yanxuan's study, discussing the upcoming banquet.

"Xuan'er, have you heard? Su Ling from the Su family will also be attending this banquet," Xue Min said softly, a strange light gleaming in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yanxuan frowned slightly and said, "Su Ling? Is that the Su family's second young lady, who has a vicious nature and only has her maid Hong Mei in her heart?"

Xue Min nodded and said, "It is indeed her. I heard that she did not want to attend the banquet this time, but Su Bowei and Su Yuan forced her to come."

Bai Yanxuan sneered and said, "It seems that the Su family has ulterior motives. They want to use this banquet to let Su Ling get in touch with the noble sons of the capital, so as to climb the social ladder."

Xue Min pondered for a moment and said, "Xuan'er, you must be careful this time. The people of the Su family are not so easy to deal with, especially that Su Ling. Although she is aloof, she is extremely cunning."

Bai Yanxuan smiled slightly and said, "Mother, don't worry, I have my own way of dealing with her. At this banquet, I will let her know that the Bai family mansion is not a place where she can run wild."

Xue Min nodded in satisfaction and added, "Also, you need to be careful of that Su Yuan. Although he appears gentle and refined on the surface, he is actually quite cunning. You must be very careful when you associate with him."

Bai Yanxuan nodded in agreement, but inwardly he sneered. He knew that this banquet was not just a celebration, but a war without gunpowder. And he, as the heir of the Bai family, had to win this war to uphold the honor and status of the Bai family.

As night fell, the banquet hall of the Bai residence was brightly lit, and guests arrived in an endless stream. Su Bowei and Su Yuan also arrived on time. Dressed in gorgeous formal attire, they entered the banquet hall and immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Su Bowei greeted the guests with a smile, his manners impeccable and his conversation witty, quickly winning their favor. Su Yuan followed closely behind his father, maintaining a humble attitude as he greeted the guests as well.

However, behind this lavish banquet lurked a subtle tension. The arrival of Bai Yanxuan and Su Ling brought this tension to its peak.

Bai Yanxuan, dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, strode confidently into the banquet hall. His appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention, and many people came forward to greet him. He smiled as he greeted the guests, but inwardly he was on high alert. He knew that this banquet was not just a celebration, but also a contest.

Su Ling's appearance further complicated the atmosphere in the banquet hall. She entered the hall with light, graceful steps, dressed in an elegant gown. Her face was beautiful and refined, like a blooming lily. However, her eyes were cold and indifferent, as if she cared nothing for anything around her.