Madam Tantai closed her eyes in disappointment and said, "You are the child I carried for ten months—of course I want to protect you... but you truly lack virtue and capability. Listen to your mother's advice: stay quietly in the prince's residence and avoid stirring trouble."
Having managed the household for many years, Madam Tantai had a far-sighted perspective. At present, Prince Yan and Prince Heng were locked in a power struggle, with Prince Yan gradually gaining the upper hand.
Perhaps one day, Prince Yan would ascend the throne as emperor.
As long as the Princess Consort behaved properly and refrained from causing further disturbances, her future position as Empress would remain secure. But if she persisted in her reckless actions, her chance at the throne might slip away.
The Empress's message to Madam Tantai had carried the same implication—so long as the Princess Consort remained obedient, her status as future Empress would not change.
