Consort Li escorted Madam Fan and the others out.
"Lady, please stay. The Empress Dowager still needs your service, so there's no need to see us off," Madam Fan said with a smile.
Consort Li stopped in her tracks, smiled, and agreed. She then looked at Madam Mingyang and said, "The Empress Dowager's heartfire has been a bit high these days, which is why she thought of going out for some fresh air. It was a momentary rebuke, and Madam Mingyang, please do not take it to heart."
Madam Mingyang was sincerely fearful and curtsied, saying, "I dare not. It was my lack of etiquette, and the Empress Dowager's reprimand was just."
Consort Li still wore a gentle smile and did not respond to this. She would not hit someone when they are down, nor did she intend to offer any advice — it wasn't worth it.
"Lady, we take our leave," Madam Fan bowed.
Consort Li nodded faintly.
