Chapter 814: Chapter 722, Where Does The Confidence Co From? Chapter 814: Chapter 722, Where Does The Confidence Co From? Although there had been a sowhat startling incident, Princess Huijia and the ladies and young ladies of various families seed to be unaffected, with only a few more glances falling on Daohua, but nothing else unusual.
The seating at the Princess Residence was arranged in an inverted “U” shape, allowing the guests to enjoy performances by musicians while they dined.
Due to Daohua’s status as a countess, the seats for the won of the Yan Family had been arranged relatively to the front.
Daohua was enjoying the lavish dishes of exotic delicacies on the table while watching the central song and dance performance, completely indifferent to the various asuring glances directed at her.
After a dance performance, everyone raised their glasses to toast Princess Huijia.
Just as everyone was laughing and setting down their glasses, Mada Jiang spoke again, “Just now, Miss Yan’s agile and effortless movents were truly a sight to behold; she must have a profound background in dance.”
Saying this, she smiled at Princess Huijia.
“These musicians’ dances are repetitive; after watching too much, it gets a bit boring. Today is Princess Huijia’s birthday; I wonder if Miss Yan would be willing to perform to liven up the celebration for the princess?”
Upon these words, the room fell silent.
The expressions of the ladies from various families varied, and they gained a new understanding of Mada Jiang’s audacity.
Even though the Jiang Family and the Yan Family did not get along, Miss Yan was still a countess personally conferred by the emperor and had even been granted a title, making her status slightly more prestigious than Jiang Wanying.
Yet, Mada Jiang dared to compare her to a musician and suggest she perform for entertainnt!
Mada Li was furious, unable to maintain her composure any longer, her face filled with anger as she looked at Mada Jiang.
Han Xinran, too, had not expected Mada Jiang to challenge them this way, and she, along with Yan Yihuan, looked worried.
Princess Huijia was also extrely annoyed; today was her birthday, and Mada Jiang’s challenging the guest she had invited was blatant disrespect.
Just as Princess Huijia was about to speak in disapproval, Daohua stood up.
First, she bowed to Princess Huijia, then to the other people present; only then did she smile and say, “Being new to Beijing, I am not familiar with many of the local customs.”
Saying this, she turned towards Mada Jiang.
“Mada ntioned a performance to help cheer. Since you brought it up, I assu you and your family are very familiar with it. How about asking Miss Jiang to give a demonstration first, so that I can learn?”
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.
Mada Jiang’s face changed, and she angrily slamd her chopsticks down on the table, glaring fiercely at Daohua, “Presumptuous! How dare you suggest my daughter perform in public!”
Daohua’s expression also cooled, her smile frosty as she looked at Mada Jiang, “I am the Countess of Shengping, personally conferred by the emperor, just like your daughter. If you can ask to perform publicly, why can’t she?”
Mada Jiang angrily retorted, “Public performance is the act of a musician; my daughter is a lady of a respectable family, how could she do such a thing?”
Daohua’s face lost all trace of a smile, her voice tinged with coldness, “Mada, if it’s an act for musicians, why then ask to perform?”
“Yes, my background may not be as noble as Miss Jiang’s, but I am now the Countess of Shengping, conferred by the emperor himself. Your insistence is such that those who know, know you look down on , those who don’t, might think you have issues with the emperor’s decrees.”
Hearing this, the expressions of everyone present changed, their looks towards Daohua gaining new elents.
Mada Jiang could not ignore this any longer, she glared to stop Mada Jiang, then turned to Daohua with a cold smirk, “Countess Shengping is indeed quick-witted, it was just a joke. If you do not wish to perform to cheer the Princess, you could have just said so, there’s no need for such insubordination.”
Daohua directly returned the gaze, scoffing, “So, suggesting that the daughter of an Imperial Envoy perform for entertainnt is a joke in the eyes of the Madas Jiang? I apologize, I was unaware the Jiang Family had such customs; my mistake.”
With that, she poured herself a cup of wine, then raised her glass to those present.
“Being ignorant, I’ve dampened the spirits here. I will drink this as a penalty and toast to everyone here, hoping you won’t hold it against .” With that, she tilted her head back and downed the glass of wine in one go.
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Upon seeing this, everyone’s expression was sowhat enigmatic.
Madam Jiang, however, had a ghastly pale face at this mont.
What does it an to jest about letting the daughter of an Imperial Envoy perform for amusent here?
What does it an that the Jiang Family has such a rule?
This elder Miss Yan from the Yan Family has such audacity to openly provoke hostility between various families and the Jiang Family!
Madam Jiang glared at Daohua, her eyes landing on the agate ring on her left hand, a hint of ridicule appearing at the corners of her mouth, “Miss Yan is quite formidable indeed, openly showing disrespect to , a first-class noble lady. I wonder whose power you are relying on?”
Daohua smiled lightly, “Madam, you are taking this too seriously. Shengping would never dare to be disrespectful to you. Families like ours, who only bury their heads in serving the Emperor and the Imperial Court, can only rely on our loyalty and patriotism, unlike those who have various kinds of backing.”
As soon as these words ca out, Princess Lekang and several princes’ wives also looked towards Daohua, amazed at her boldness.
Expressions among the others also shifted continuously.
This Countess of Shengping, she nearly outright said that the Jiang Family dares to be so arrogant because of the support from the Empress Dowager and the Empress in the palace!
Princess Lekang scrutinized Daohua carefully, noticing her composed face and dignified behavior, clearly showing that those previous words weren’t blurted out impulsively.
This is interesting, not many in Beijing dare to confront the Jiang Family like this.
She wondered about her courage. Was she not afraid of the Jiang Family retaliating against the Yan Family?
Was it because of Xiao Yeyang?
Princess Lekang had heard from her mother about Xiao Yeyang wanting to marry the elder Miss Yan, but the Empress Dowager put a stop to it.
Now, the Mandarin Duck Ring bestowed by the Emperor to Xiao Yeyang was worn on the elder Miss Yan’s hand, was Xiao Yeyang using this act to express his stance?
Princess Lekang looked at Daohua again, her beauty and exceptional deanor surpassing that frail-looking Jiang Wanying. If she were Xiao Yeyang, she would make the sa choice.
However, if she is indeed relying on Xiao Yeyang to openly offend the Jiang Family, that would be a bit foolish!
Rembering her mother’s instructions to avoid getting too involved with the Jiang Family, Princess Lekang furrowed her brows and slowly diverted her gaze, neither speaking up for the Jiang Family nor making things difficult for Daohua.
A few princes’ wives leisurely watched the drama unfold, having thought the today’s gathering would be as boring as always, but it turned into a spectacle.
Princess Huijia also watched Daohua, equally astounded by her boldness.
What was giving this girl such courage? To dare openly confront the Jiang Family!
Considering the previous unusual behavior of the old Prince of Yong, Princess Huijia didn’t want the situation to escalate too much and spoke out to smooth things over. Several ladies close to her also quickly started chattering and joking, and within a short ti, the tense atmosphere began to lighten.
Daohua, seeing the situation getting better, gracefully sat down, giving a reassuring smile towards Madam Li and Han Xinran among others, and continued to enjoy her al and performance.
She believed there was almost no possibility of reconciling with the Jiang Family.
Firstly, Jiang Wanying fancied Xiao Yeyang, and as long as she and Xiao Yeyang were together, the Jiang Family would be discontent. When in Zhongzhou, the Jiang Family had already made moves against the Yan Family, and upon arriving in Beijing, even if the Yan Family kept silent, she believed that the Jiang Family would seize any opportunity to suppress the Yan Family.
Secondly, it was because of her grandmother and her master.
The Empress Dowager had monopolized her grandmother’s honor, and her master utterly detested the Jiang Family. As a disciple of the master, both morally and emotionally, she and the Jiang Family were mortal enemies.
Facing the Jiang Family, if she chose to tolerate, her master would probably be very sad and disappointed.
This confrontation with the Jiang Family wasn’t sothing she was very afraid of. The Emperor’s dissatisfaction with the Jiang Family had already shown signs during the search for the gold mine in Zhongzhou. Her father was a loyal official, and all three of her brothers had entered the Imperial Court to serve. Coupled with her grandmother and her master’s relationship, she believed, the Emperor wouldn’t allow the Jiang Family to suppress the Yan Family.
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