Qiao jangmi was also not an obedient person. Ever since the emperor favored her more and more, her power also became greater and greater. This naturally made many people unsatisfied. Many people had spoken to the emperor, believing that Qiao jangmi is just a woman and a vixen that had disturbed the hearing of the emperor, arrogated power to corrupt officials and caused disruption beyond the scope of the syllabus. They asked for Qiao jangmi to be punished for being a traitor of the court. However, the emperor of Wang favor to Qiao ling remained the same. Instead, those people who went against Qiao ling gradually disappeared from the court. If they weren't chopped, then they were demoted or banished.
As a result, the voices in the court had been suppressed. However, it wasn't as calm as it appeared on the surface.
Soon Jangmi Arrived looking all fresh and gorgeous with a face without no makeup, wearing a red Garment and her long black hair tied up in a bun.
As she walked into the hall a Male Eunuch Announced Commandery prince Qiao jangmi of peace and advice Is here,
Jangmi walked in
Bowed And greeted the Emperor saying
Commandery princess jangmi greet's His majesty the king, Her majesty the Queen and his highness the crown prince.
Rise my dear go sit The king was so pleased with jangmi, that people will think he wishes for her to be his consort instead of the commandery princess you can tell from the happiness in his eyes. Even the Empress was either on neutral grounds with this settings or she herself is also smitten by the 17 years old jangmi who knows
Qiao jangmi took her sit, as she watched the singing and dancing in front of her without a word. The bodyguard stood quietly behind her. Qiao Jangmi seemed to be very interested in the dance in front of her .
A voice could be heard."Is the crown prince satisfied with this prince's arrangement tonight?"
The owner of the voice laughed. It was the second prince who sat on the second seat at the left side of the king Zhou Ding Ning the son of the imperial noble consort Mu Lia who wa also favored by the king at a certain time but nobody knows why and when she lost the king's favor, as the saying goes the matters of the king's harem cannot be predictable.
Zhou Ding Ning was looking at Zhou wang rui in high spirits.
Second prince is teasing this crown . How can second prince's arrangement not be great? Secon prince is, promising and out of the ordinary noble. This crown prince truly is satisfied by second prince arrangement toady, second prince is really worthy of this crown prince praise, crown prince wang rui said sincerely without any arrogance.
Crown prince Wang rui clapped his hand applauding the dancers and second prince Zhou Ding Ning thoughtfulness.
Then Someone on the side presented a wide tray with exquisite pattern on it to the crown prince. He took over the tray and smiled, a daughter of an official of the third rank Noble lady Ling Xi A presents "This sword that I obtained not long ago when I went outside for training. I heard that its a long lost grade 9 mystic sword smithed by The mysterious first Elder Huang Li of the Sword smith clan of the previous dynasty.
(elder Huang Li is spiritual realm cultivator known for his genius Craftsmanship as a Gifted sword smith)
This noble one heard that his highness the Crown prince is someone who likes and practice swordsmanship. Hence, this noble one thought to give it to the crown prince one day . It was just that this noble one had been delayed outside because of some matters. Today this noble one happened to remember it and wanted to give it to The crown prince . This Noble one hopes that Crown prince would like my Gift."
The lively people below became quiet. They couldn't help but think that it turned out to be a grade 9 mystic sword, my God! Not only is Lady Ling Xi An a pretty strong level 8 Qi realm cultivator she's also thoughtful unlike some Vixen who knows nothing other than to be a waste they all whispered but dared not to talk too loudly in fear of the emperor or Qiao jangmi hearing them.
After a few minutes , it then became lively again. It was just that no one knew what they were all thinking about inwardly.
Crown prince raised both of his hand has he praised, "How would this crown prince dare to not accept such a thoughtful gift from Noble lady Ling Xi An? This Crown prince thanks Noble lady." As he spoke, he happily took over the sword.
The smile on Crown prince's face didn't change. Then, he warmly toasted with Noble lady Ling Xi An and the officials.
The atmosphere became more lively.
noble lady Ling Xi An glanced at Qiao jangmi with a expression of feeling accomplished, she then signaled her close friend Mu jiayi a level four qi realm cultivator she's also a daughter of an official of the tenth rank ( In the Wang dynasty officials are ranked into ten like Qiao jangmi father who was the official of the first rank before he passed which made the Qiao clan which move from the first rank to the second rank.)
Mu jiayi quickly understood.
She then said out loudly Commandery princess Qiao Jangmi when will you present your gift for his highness the crown prince
Qiao jangmi was not surprised.
because she this is exactly how it played out in her past life, and how Mu Jiayi also asked her same question and she knows she's being instigated by Xi An. She wondered what she ever did to get on the bad side of these two people, and should she be inclined to gift the crown prince humph!
Lady Ling Xi A chimed in, yes Commandery princess Jangmi where's the gift you prepare for the crown prince?.
Jangmi was short of words because actually she didn't even thought it was necessary, let alone prepare a gift that was too stressful but to save face she lied without batting an eye,
My gift for the crown prince is something big that I can't present right here I'll present it to the Crown prince a little later.
Another two faced young miss, Zi Qi lan chimed in Commandery princess what exactly is this gift that is so big you can't even present to his highness the Crown prince here?
Yes! Yes! What exactly is it and what do you mean by big or is it a Human woman type of gift? Mu jiayi said.
Miss Mu jiayi what do you mean by Human gift? Jangmi asked
I think she meant how big of a gift that you can present it to his highness the crown prince now Zi Qi Lan said.
Any sane person here would immediately understand that Qiao jangmi is being attacked.
Mu jiayi I never knew that I Qiao jangmi is to report to you about the types of gift I'm supposed to give to the crown prince, since when did you become so important Mu jiayi? Jangmi said with feeling displeased
I didn't mean to put it that way all I meant was....-
Mu jiayi was cut off by Qiao jangmi.
Lady Xi An if you Must bring your friends to palace banquets the least you could do is to lecture them on how to talk or even not to talk so impolitely in the presence of the Royals Not to talk of the Emperor and Even the empress and the crown prince being present.
this is all a misunderstanding I think what jiayi meant to say was...-
I don't care about what she has to say i only care about her keeping shut,
and you all must apologize for being Rude and impolite in the presence of the king this is nothing but Gross disrespect.
Kneel! and Apologize! Qiao jangmi said adamantly
Every body was surprised,
even the king himself was stunned of how things went south in a minute.
The crown prince was startled he asked himself when did She become this fierce what did I miss about her and has she always been this sexy when pissed. The crown prince has always had eyes for jangmi ever since she was brought into the palace as a maid let alone now that she's been made a Commandery princess a person of status the only problem is her being a waste unable to cultivate.
What are you still dawdling for apologize immediately
Xi An , Mu jiayi and Zi qi Lan Kneeled as they all apologized.
We...we are sorry his majesty the king
We are sorry her majesty the queen
We are sorry your highness the crown prince.
It took about 2 minutes before the king allowed them to rise
Good learn not to talk when not needed Qiao jangmi said nonchalantly.
This new attitude of her's fueled the crown prince desire to have her more and more.
In about a few hours The Banquet ended very late. One after another left. Although, few left feeling embarrassed and spiteful thinking they went wool only to return shorn, so they vowed to have their revenge no matter what, but tenacious people still decided to linger when they noticed Crown prince talking personally with Commandery princess Qiao Jangmi and after a while he personally sent Qiao jangmi to the door and only returned when she had left. They all inwardly wondered what the crown prince had discussed with Jangmi but only her knows the misfortune she'd just escape with one refusal if only she had done this in her past life.