Shih Jieyu's days were not easy either. Caught between the Noble Consort and the Empress, she wavered uncertainly. If she sided with the Empress, it would be a betrayal of the Shih Family. Not to mention her cousin's disapproval, the Empress Dowager would also be displeased. Yet, if she did not align with the Empress, her daughter remained in the Empress's hands. For now, the Empress seemed to be treating her daughter well, caring for her meticulously. But who could tell the future? Her daughter was still so young. She couldn't take risks.
Therefore, she agonized over her decision, unable to settle her mind. Even her beloved embroidery of purses had been abandoned; she spent the entire day in a daze, completely out of sorts.
Zhaoer was somewhat worried.
"My lady, if you miss the Little Princess, you can go and see her!"
Shih Jieyu just shook her head.
"No!"
The Little Princess is doing well. There's no need to see her often and risk the Empress's displeasure.
