In the past, the four elderly maids sent by the Empress had shown some leniency, not enforcing strict control over the Princess Consort. Thus, the Princess Consort could still see and teach her children daily.
But now, the Empress had made up her mind—the two children must not meet their mother too often. One takes on the color of what they associate with, and the eldest son of Prince Yan had grown wayward. Measures had to be taken to correct him.
The Princess Consort's mind buzzed in shock, unable to process what was happening.
The Empress declared, "You are gravely ill and unfit to manage the household. Shen Wei of Liuli Pavilion is intelligent and capable—the authority over the household shall be handed to her."
At this, the Princess Consort finally snapped back to reality.
