The various ministers and officials sat at their seats, watching and wondering what the Emperor had prepared that could beat the 100 year old ginseng.

But all that they saw were a confused expression on Empress Mu HuaRong and then the reddening of Emperor JunZhan as he slapped at the eunuch beside him, sending the man flying 3 feet and crashing to the ground.

"How could this be?! Death! DEATH for you. Such a simply order and you couldn't even keep watch?! Guard! Behead this useless man!"

Seeing the seething Emperor, his face flushed red from anger the little eunuch quickly got up and pressed his head to the ground.

"Emperor please have mercy. Your loyal subject has checked and checked again, the TianWu HuaMei powder was definitely in the box! I beseech wise Emperor to investigate! Your loyal subject have been wronged uh!!"

The eunuch cried out slamming his head to the floor loudly. Of course how could he reveal that he had played around with one of the palace maids in the back while he was supposed to keep watch on the box? His head would fly!

But he was sure to have kept the box right by the bedside where he committed the deed with the lady. There was truly no way someone could have stolen it right under their eyes. Unless... It was that maid?!

While the eunuch drowned in his misery, the other officials and ministers' eyes were wide with shock.

'The TianWu HuaMei powder?! How many millions of people would die just to acquire a small bottle of it?!'

It is said to have been refined with the ball held in the claws of a dragon. A miraculous powder that could turn even an old and ugly hag into a celestial maiden. Heal scars and even change face shape to beautify even those that God had abandoned.

"Who could have the gall to steal something here?"

"Tired of living?"

"Keep your voice down, lest we all get dragged in."

The various ministers mumbled and grumbled among themselves. There was definitely a show to be watched.

"Send guards to search! No one is allowed to leave! Anyone who resists ...KILL!"

Having heard the Emperor's orders, the guards quickly stepped forward.

The innocent ministers and officials stepped forward, with their arms apart, letting the guards inspect. They had nothing to be afraid of. Even their wives and daughters were not spared from the hands of the dirty guards.

But they could not voice their indignation and bit down their mouth, clamping it shut. Any resistance would have resulted in death and they were not stupid.

Of all the guests being searched, only a handful was spared. No one approached the Crown Prince RuoFeng as the glare from the Empress had sent them back.

Aside from that, there was another being that no one dared come near.

Sitting by himself, the aura around him felt like static electricity, cold and murderous even though the man was merely drinking his tea. As though the big commotion had nothing to do with him.

The cold blue eyes held nothing but a trace of anger. No guards would dare approach the devilish god of war.

Between the Emperor and the God of War, even if one was blind and dumb they still knew who they could afford to offend. Even if it was death on either side, they still couldn't find it in themselves to step closer to the frightening being!

The general of the guards came forward, bowing deeply as he reported his findings.

" My Emperor, this loyal subject have searched everyone here, there is no sign of it anywhere."

A frown appeared on Emperor's Junzhan's face,

'How could a single bottle go missing when not a single soul had left the place?'

Li Qingle smirked, wasn't this just a god-given chance? Even without her having to use her own plan, this opportunity appeared out of thin air for her to make use!

By now Feiyun should be deeply enjoying the accompaniment of the men she had prepared for her.

Hmp! Li Qingle smirked, she wouldn't let Feiyun be the only one standing. Having soiled her reputation completely, Li Qingle would definitely not fall alone.

Just a little bit more pushing and she would get to see the fruits of her planning.

"Everyone? Aren't we missing someone here?"

A loud voice rang out from far behind, deep into the corner of the hall. No one knew who has said it but it definitely sent them searching quickly with their eyes.

People's heads started turning. Looking side to side trying to see who was missing or who was talking.

But as soon as they figured out who was missing, their face paled greatly and quickly turned down. This was not something they should care about. Not when it came to the God of War's most doted Princess Consort or the Newly conferred Crown Princess.

Just that one sentence has sent their minds wondering and speculating their own drama series.

The Empress had definitely heard that tiny voice and frowned greatly, turning to the Emperor.

Does some little pesky Princess Consort plan to steal her TianWu HuaMei powder?! Her gaze shifted down as she coldly ordered the guards,

"Guards, go invite the Princess Consort over."

The shivering guards hesitated slightly turning to check if Tianhuo was already behind them ready to take their heads. Who didn't know how much the 4th prince spoiled his princess consort.

Even if you pulled out their tongues and knocked them stupid, they would still be able to speak and tell you that that the 4th Prince loved his Princess Consort too much.

However, upon seeing that Tianhuo had not moved an inch nor reacted to anything, they quickly left to invite the princess consort over.

However, just as the door closed behind the guards, a slim figure appeared at the entrance of the grand hall. That figure was still just as stunning and eye-catching as the first time they had seen her enter.

The long white dress flowing gently behind her as she walked in, the mask sitting over her face covered a flawless chin and red supple lips. Deep, icy like eyes that could make them shiver in fear.

Some felt pity in their hearts as they knew and found it a shame that a person who had such a nice graceful body and potential to look amazing had scars on her face leading to the fact that she had to hide it. Otherwise, they were sure that it would have been a face that could cause cities to collapse.

While everyone was in awe, there was a frustrated person in the back.

'How could she be here? Isn't she suppose to be in the back? Don't tell me those stupid men failed ?!'

How useless could they be? The meal had been prepared for them, even the aphrodisiac and covering up of evidence has all been planned properly by her, all they needed to do is eat the meal prepared for them.

Slowly walking in, Feiyun found herself under the scrutiny of many people. Her eyes flash with mocking slightly as she met the frustrated eyes of Li QingLe.

Finding herself beside Tianhuo, she held her hand out presenting a single rose in her hand. A red red rose that matched the red of her lips.

"Look! This red matches you pretty well!"

Looking down at the rose, Tianhuo simply replied in a deep voice as he curled a strand behind her ear.

"Mmm... Pretty..."

Tianhuo looked her in the eyes and spoke. Others couldn't tell but his eyes was flashing with anticipation wondering what his little lioness had planned. Gently standing to pull her small figure closer to himself. Disregarding the obvious stares directed at them.

Her appearance here means it was time to watch something nice. As though she had no clue what was going on, she happily stood close to the warmth of Tianhuo, admiring the flower in her hand.

A cold voice resounded from across where she stood,

"Guards, what are you waiting for? Go search the Princess Consort. We must be fair and just."

Crown prince RuoFeng quickly spouted. If there was a chance to attack Tianhuo, then no matter what he will use it.

Feiyun's cold eyes glanced up meeting Ruofeng's. He felt a prickling sensation on his skin and an uncomfortable chill at the back of his neck.

With the red rose pressed to her lips, the dark alluring eyes flashed with killing intent for a brief moment. However the usually cold and mysterious eyes suddenly showed fear and panic.

"What is going on? Why are you insisting on searching my body?"

Feiyun shot a questioning look towards the Crown prince, her face was filled with a slight hint of panic, seemingly flustered.

"Hmp! Who are you to speak. Where are your manners? Just a small Princess Consort. If I say search then they will search. Or are you guilty of something?"

This trace of panic obviously wasn't missed by the crown prince and he bit on the bait Feiyun sat for him. His eyebrow raised up in a condescending manner.

"Hmp! Search!"

Emperor JunZhan couldn't stand it any longer his rage building up as time passed.

Just as guards were about to go near her, Feiyun suddenly smile widely, the red rose in her hand spinning nonchalantly. Turning to the Emperor with a small smile on her face that didn't reach her eyes.

" Hmp. This is the kind of guards you have employed in the palace? "

The Emperor felt a chill run down his spin. Those cold and emotionless eyes from the young girl barely a woman had managed to frighten him? The Emperor of the entire empire? The words he was about to use to rebuke her was stuck in his throat under her imposing aura.

"Arrogant child, this is no place for you to speak."

The Empress unable to contain her annoyance strictly reprimanded. Maintaining her "mother-of-the-nation" facade, using a serious tone which still held regality.

But towards Feiyun, it sounded like a meowing of a kitten.

"Arrogant?...that's because I can be. "

The Empress eyes brewed with rage. Arrogant! really lacking manners and even dared to talk back to her, the Empress?!

Seeing how arrogant the bitch was, RuoFeng couldn't hold it in and spat out, so what if she had backing of Tianhuo, Infront of all these people she had thrown the name of Tianhuo on the ground.

"The wise know when to speak, only the fool would be loudest in the room."

Ministers and Officials kept their heads low. That was definitely aimed towards the Princess Consort Feiyun. The guts of the Crown Prince, to provoke the God of War, he must have eaten 10 guts of a leopard.

Sneaking a peek towards Tianhuo, they were shocked to find that Tianhuo had not shown the slightest of anger but instead watched his little Princess consort with a rare smirk as she stood tall and proud in front of the royal family.

"Indeed... A wise man knows when to speak then do I take that your highness is the fool then?"

The Ministers and Officials' eyes bulged out, instantly flipping their eyes to watch Feiyun and the Crown prince. Were their ears failing them? How could a mere Princess Consort continue to insult the Crown Prince after just having insulted the Empress. Not to mention, this was all being done in front of the Emperor?

But why was the Emperor not reacting? No matter how much the old fogies thought and scratched their heads about, they couldn't figure out what was going on.

Empress Mu HuaRong looked towards Emperor Junzhan expecting him to seek justice for the insolence that Feiyun had just spoken but found him, JunZhan, merely seated with his lips tightly pressed together, his thumb rounding the ring on his finger, trembling from rage but choosing not to speak yet.

She turned back in indignation and was about to berate the little Princess Consort when Feiyun started again.

"Crown Prince will you make a bet with me? If I can find that bottle that you and all your useless guards couldn't what do I get?"

A trace of playfulness flash through her eyes. Ruofeng couldn't hold his anger down and barked back.

"Hmp! If you can find it, 10 boxes of treasure will be awarded to you... Considering you can prove it wasn't you that stole it and place it there... After all, how would we know if you weren't the one that planned this whole thing just to get a reward."

A sweet and delicate spring-like laughter burst from the lips of Feiyun as though she had just heard the funniest joke of the century, her eyes tearing up slightly. After composing herself slightly, she continued,

"No... I don't need your little boxes of treasure. But if I do prove that it wasn't me and find the culprit... then crown prince would you be willing to add 'fool', this word, to your title?"

The whole hall turned quiet, even a pin drop would be as loud as shattering glass. Ruofeng could feel the pressure rising in his neck and held back his rage. His eyes shifting to Tianhuo slightly, this piece of trash.

If only Tianhuo was not here, he would have ripped the eyes out of the bitch and make her kneel before him begging for forgiveness.

There's no way she can prove it not after the guards had searched. Before he even had the chance to respond, Feiyun had made her way to a certain little maid.

Upon seeing the intimidating figure with cold eyes staring down at her, the little maid felt her back wet with cold sweat, unknowingly taking a step back.

A frown appeared on Feiyun's face and instantly 2 jabs were sent flying out, sealing the movements of the little maid. Only her eyes trembling and tearing up as she screamed out in terror.

"It wasn't me! My Lady please, it wasn't me, save me." The little maid turned to the lady dress and covered in a veil, Li QingLe.

Li Qingle knew that it wasn't her little maid but her she felt like those eyes of Feiyun who were staring right at her were bad news. Li QingLe then continued and said loudly,

"Little Qiao let her search you. You've not done anything wrong what is there to be afraid? If she finds nothing, this lady will demand that the Princess Consort apologises with a Kowtow, for slandering that should be the right punishment, am i wrong... Princess Consort Feiyun?"

Little Qiao, (the maid) fell silent, her lady must've something planned to save her. Feiyun turned her head towards the veiled lady whose voice was hoarse and unpleasant. A smirk appeared on Feiyun's face. The injury she did to Li Qingle had obviously not healed.

"Of course...That's if I don't find a thing..."

When Feiyun had finished her sentence, her eyes were already back to the Little Qiao, her hand patting along the sides of the maid's body and then finally reaching into the wide left sleeve of little Qiao.

When she retrieved her hands, it was empty. The people looking only sighed in disappointment while the smile on Ruofeng's face only widened.

Another hand went into the right sleeve of the little maid and inside, Feiyun activated her spacial ring, taking out a small bottle from within and after pretending to search around the sleeve, she stopped suddenly and retrieved it.

Gasps filled the entire hall. Even the guards who had searched the little maid were wide in shock. How could they not have noticed the bottle in the sleeve?!

Little Qiao was even more in shock. How could a powder she has never even seen before suddenly appear in her sleeve?

In Feiyun's little hand was a jade white bottle with the mark of a blue butterfly. and written on the side were 4 striking words 'TianWu HuaMei'.

"THIS MUST BE A MISTAKE! NO THIS... I'M BEING FRAMED AH! SAVE ME MY LADY! SAY SOMETHING AH! I SWEAR I HAVE NEVER SEEN THAT BOTTLE!!!"

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