The Empress Dowager was quite upset but could only swallow it down.
Then Empress Lin quickly expressed her stance, "I have always liked Treasure Bead, that child, straightforward without many hidden agendas, and skilled in martial arts. She is the only daughter of the Dingbei Marquis Mansion, so it's not too much to favor her greatly.
I always intended to be good to her, how could I have said such vicious words, I wonder which fool tired of living was spreading lies behind the scenes.
Old Madam, please properly comfort Treasure Bead when you return, make sure not to let that child harbor any resentment, in the future, I will call Treasure Bead into the palace again for a good talk."
Old Madam Gu said, "Thank you, Empress Dowager, and Your Majesty, for speaking on behalf of Treasure Bead. When I return, I must teach her well not to listen to such malicious words, and to focus on martial arts and studies, contributing to Daxing."
