Xia Momo's chest heaved violently, her pretty face contorted and flushed red with extreme anger and humiliation!

She had just heard the news brought back by her trusted maid.

Far from being affected by the rumors, Bazhenlou won applause with a few ridiculous stories.

Those rumors she painstakingly spread became the laughingstock of gossipers among diners!

Along with several noble ladies she was on good terms with, she subtly instructed her maid to remind her to be more careful with her words and actions!

This is an utter disgrace!

"Liu Zixi! You bitch!"

Xia Momo squeezed out the name through gritted teeth, her eyes burning with resentment.

Her carefully planned attack was so easily and even mocked by the other party!

It also made her lose face in the industry!

Is Liu Zixi really just a cook?!

Who exactly is she?!

What gives her the right?!

Xia Momo has been too afraid to go out for the past few days, pacing anxiously in the warm pavilion for several days.

Bazhenlou's open counterattack was like a resounding slap in the face, not only shattering the rumors she had spread, but also exposing her dark and scheming thoughts to the world.

Those scions of noble families are all shrewd and intelligent; how could they not understand her little tricks?

This small matter made her a laughing stock in aristocratic circles.

What's even more infuriating is that, as a fellow time traveler, why is that bitch so composed?

She couldn't believe that one person could find so many modern things!

Is it some kind of cheat code?!

Is there some powerful figure behind Liu Zixi who supports her in finding so many modern things?

"Something's not right! I have to find out!"

Xia Momo suddenly stopped in her tracks, her eyes flashing with resentment.

She could no longer passively speculate; hiding in the shadows and launching sneak attacks would only bring her humiliation.

She wants to go and see for herself!

Go to that farm and see what kind of plants she's growing!

If she really had a cheat code, she would definitely grow high-yield crops like potatoes and sweet potatoes!

Xia Momo clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her palms.

Regardless of whether she has a special advantage or not, she absolutely cannot allow her to share in the benefits of modern life!

If everyone learns this skill, it will definitely threaten her position!

Having made up her mind, Xia Momo immediately changed into a plain riding outfit that allowed for easy movement, and covered most of her face with a veil.

She took only a trusted maid and a taciturn coachman with her, and rode in an inconspicuous blue-curtained carriage straight to the estate owned by Liu Zixi outside the city.

As the carriage left the bustling city, the road gradually became bumpy and muddy.

The early summer sun scorched the earth, and the air was filled with the strong scent of soil, grass, and livestock manure.

This was completely out of place in the exquisite, incense-filled environment that Xia Momo was used to, causing her to subconsciously cover her mouth and nose with a silk handkerchief embroidered with orchids, her brows furrowed.

Finally, the carriage stopped at the edge of a lush field.

Xia Momo lifted a corner of the carriage curtain and looked out; the scene before her made her slightly startled.