The Emperor, due to his excessive favoritism towards Noble Princess Consort Rong, was often criticized by the Imperial Censors. However, he did not take it to heart and continued to dote on her.
Noble Princess Consort Rong was well aware of this. Relying on the Emperor's favor, she didn't overstep her bounds excessively. The only exception was her lack of respect towards Empress Xie.
When the late Empress was alive, Noble Princess Consort Rong was also highly favored, but she dared not disrespect the late Empress relying on the Emperor's affection.
The Emperor held great respect for the late Empress; none of the concubines, including Princess Consort Rong, dared to be disrespectful towards the late Empress. The Emperor did not hold as much respect for Empress Xie, at least not as much as he did for the late Empress. Nonetheless, the proper courtesies were maintained.
The disrespect towards Empress Xie was not because she was the subsequent empress but because of the Duke Mansion.
