Who would have thought that the usually reserved Old Madam of Duke Zhen Guo would actually praise Old Madam Song like the Empress Dowager did, and then even mention that little maid Susu, which led the Empress Dowager to also comment on her being loyal, skillful, and what a pity, and so on!
Of course, the Empress Dowager would never meet personally with a little maid, but she did mention, "Next time the Old Madam of Anshun Earl Mansion visits the palace, have her come and sit with me! She has lived in the South for many years and must be more knowledgeable than those of us who have never left the Capital! Just look at Consort Xi, and you'll see she's good too!" Although these words were said privately and won't be spread outside, they show that Consort Xi holds a certain weight in the eyes of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor!
