Princess Rong had long held resentment for being kept in the dark by her husband and son. Now, being confronted abruptly in such a manner, her pent-up anger flared. With no servants present, what need was there to maintain the dignity of Prince and Princess?
She too darkened her expression: "You are also Yongping's father. She is your own flesh and blood. Born after the founding of the country, she was royalty from the moment she was born. Before marriage, she was the apple of our eye, and even after marrying, she remained a prominent Commandery Princess. When has she ever suffered? Now suddenly falling from grace into mud, don't you feel any pain for her?
"The Emperor and Empress have punished her already. I do not hope to restore her title, just to release her and let her be a proper Assistant Minister's wife. Is there anything wrong with that?
