Chapter 722: Where does the confidence come from?
Although they had experienced a dangerous accident, the eldest princess and the ladies and girls from various families seemed to be unaffected. Except for the fact that more people looked at Daohua, there was nothing unusual.
The banquet table in the princess's mansion is arranged in the shape of an inverted Chinese character "U." Guests can enjoy the performances of musicians while eating.
Because of Daohua's status as the county lord, the seats for the female members of the Yan family were arranged relatively close to the front.
Daohua was enjoying the sumptuous delicacies on the table while appreciating the song and dance performance in the center, not caring at all about the various gazes cast upon her.
After a song and dance, everyone raised their glasses to toast the eldest princess.
Just as everyone put down their glasses with laughter, Mrs. Jiang spoke again: "Miss Yan's swift and graceful movements just now were truly eye-catching. I imagine she must have a very solid dancing background."
As he said this, he looked at Princess Huijia with a smile.
"These musicians' songs and dances are just the same over and over again. It's getting boring after watching them for a while. Today is the eldest princess' birthday. I wonder if Miss Yan would be willing to perform and liven up the atmosphere for the eldest princess?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone at the table fell silent.
The ladies from each family had different expressions, and they all had a new understanding of Mrs. Jiang's arrogance.
Even though the Jiang family and the Yan family do not get along, the eldest daughter of the Yan family is the county lord who was personally appointed by the emperor and was also given a title. In fact, her status is even more noble than Jiang Wanying.
But even so, Mrs. Jiang still dared to compare people to musicians in public and let them perform on stage for entertainment!
Madam Li was so angry that she could no longer maintain her composure and looked at Madam Jiang Er with a face full of anger.
Han Xinran had not expected that Mrs. Jiang would act like this, and she and Yan Yihan all looked worried.
Princess Huijia was also very annoyed. Today was her birthday, and Madam Jiang was making things so difficult for the guests she invited, which showed that she did not take her seriously.
Just as Princess Huijia was about to open her mouth to object, Daohua stood up.
Daohua first bowed to Princess Huijia, then bowed to the others present, and then said with a smile: "Shengping has just arrived in Beijing and is not familiar with many of the rules and regulations here."
As he spoke, he looked at Mrs. Jiang Er.
"Madam, you mentioned performances to liven up the atmosphere. Shengping has never encountered this before. Since Madam has brought it up, I think you and your family are very familiar with it. Otherwise, how about asking County Lady Jiang to demonstrate it first so that Shengping can learn more about it."
Hearing this, everyone was stunned.
Mrs. Jiang's expression changed suddenly. She slammed her chopsticks on the table and looked at Daohua fiercely: "How dare you! Who do you think you are? How dare you let my daughter perform in public!"
Daohua's expression also turned cold, and she looked at Madam Jiang with a half-smile: "I am the county lady appointed by the emperor himself, with the same status as your daughter. You can let me perform in public, but why can't she?"
Mrs. Jiang II angrily said, "Performing in public is the behavior of musicians. My daughter is a lady from a noble family. How could she do such a thing?"
Daohua's smile disappeared from her face, and her voice was cold: "Since Madam said that it was the behavior of musicians, why did you let me perform?"
"Yes, my background is not as noble as that of County Lady Jiang, but I am now a County Lady personally appointed by the Emperor. If Madam is forcing you like this, those who know will say that you look down on me. If those who don't know will think that you have objections to the Emperor's award."
Hearing this, the expressions of the people present changed, and there was something more in their eyes when they looked at Daohua.
Madam Jiang Da could no longer sit idly by and glared at Madam Jiang Er to stop her. Then she looked at Daohua with a sneer and said, "Shengping County Lady is so eloquent. It was just a joke. If you don't want to entertain the princess, just say it directly. Why say such disrespectful words?"
Daohua looked back and sneered, "So having the daughter of an imperial official perform in public for entertainment is a joke in the eyes of the two Madams Jiang. I'm sorry, Shengping is really ignorant. I didn't know the Jiang family had such a rule. It's my fault."
As he spoke, he reached out and poured a glass of wine, then raised the glass and looked around at the people present.
"Shengping is ignorant and has ruined everyone's fun. I'll use wine as punishment. I'd like to toast you all. I hope you won't take it to heart." After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.
Seeing this, everyone's expressions were somewhat ambiguous.
But Mrs. Jiang's face was ashen at this moment.
How can they say that asking the daughter of an imperial official to perform in public for their amusement is a joke?
Why does the Jiang family have such rules?
This eldest daughter of the Yan family is so bold that she dares to openly provoke hostility between the other families and the Jiang family!!!
Madam Jiang looked at Daohua fiercely, her gaze settling on the agate ring on her left hand. A hint of sarcasm played on the corner of her mouth, "Miss Yan is truly formidable. You openly disrespect me, a First-Rank Imperial Madam. Whose influence are you relying on?"
Daohua smiled faintly and said, "Madam, your words are too serious. Shengping would not dare to disrespect you. People like us who only know how to work hard for the emperor and the court can only rely on our loyalty and patriotism. We cannot compare with those who have received various kinds of support."
As soon as these words were spoken, Princess Lekang and several princes' wives also looked at Daohua, and were surprised at Daohua's courage to say that.
The expressions of the others also kept changing.
The Princess of Shengping almost said that the Jiang family dared to be so arrogant because of the Empress Dowager and the Queen in the palace!
Princess Lekang looked at Daohua carefully and saw that her face was calm and her behavior was composed. It was obvious that the words she had just said were not spoken hastily.
This is interesting. There are really not many people in the capital who openly confront the Jiang family.
How could she be so bold? She wasn't afraid of the Jiang family's revenge on the Yan family.
Is it because of Xiao Yeyang?
Xiao Yeyang wanted to marry the eldest daughter of the Yan family. She had heard from her mother, the Queen Mother, but she was stopped by the Queen Mother.
Now the mandarin duck ring that his father bestowed upon Xiao Yeyang is worn on the hand of the eldest daughter of the Yan family. Does Xiao Yeyang want to express his attitude through practical actions?
Princess Lekang looked at Daohua again. She was beautiful, elegant, and well-mannered. Not to mention, she even outshined the frail Jiang Wanying. If she were Xiao Yeyang, she would have made the same choice.
However, if this person really relies on Xiao Yeyang and dares to openly offend the Jiang family, then that would be a bit stupid!
Thinking of her mother's instructions, asking her not to get too involved with the Jiang family, Princess Lekang frowned and slowly withdrew her gaze. She did not speak for the Jiang family, nor did she make things difficult for Daohua.
Several princesses watched the show leisurely. They originally thought that today's banquet would be as boring as usual, but they never expected such a big show to happen.
Princess Huijia was also looking at Daohua and was equally shocked by her audacity.
Where on earth did this girl get the confidence to openly confront the Jiang family?
Thinking of Prince Yong's previous strange behavior, Princess Huijia didn't want to make things too serious, so she spoke up to smooth things over. Several ladies who were on good terms with her also started chatting and laughing, and soon the stagnant atmosphere began to improve.
Daohua knew when to stop, sat down calmly, smiled reassuringly at Madam Li and Han Xinran, and continued to eat and enjoy the performance.
There is almost no possibility of reconciling the conflict between her and the Jiang family.
Firstly, Jiang Wanying likes Xiao Yeyang. As long as she is with Xiao Yeyang, the Jiang family will be dissatisfied. The Jiang family had taken action against the Yan family when they were in Zhongzhou. Now in the capital, even if the Yan family swallows their anger, she believes that as long as there is a chance, the Jiang family will not let the Yan family go.
Secondly, it’s because of Granny Gu and Master.
The Queen Mother usurped the honor that belonged to her mother-in-law, and the master was extremely cruel to the Jiang family. As the master's apprentice, it was reasonable and logical that she and the Jiang family were mortal enemies.
If she chose to be tolerant when facing the Jiang family, her master would probably be very sad and disappointed.
She was not very afraid of confronting the Jiang family this time. The emperor's dissatisfaction with the Jiang family had already shown signs when they were looking for gold mines in Zhongzhou. Her father was a loyal minister, and her three brothers were all officials in the court. In addition to the relationship with her mother-in-law and master, she believed that the emperor would not allow the Jiang family to suppress the Yan family.
(End of this chapter)
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