At that moment, Minister Zhuang and Lady Zhuang were also brought forward.
Upon hearing that her daughter had been sentenced to exile, Lady Zhuang fainted on the spot. Lord Zhen quickly had her carried away.
No matter how much Minister Zhuang's heart ached for his daughter, he had to grit his teeth and bear it.
He approached Zhou Cangyan and Song Lianhe and bowed deeply. "I apologize to you, Your Highness and Princess Consort, on behalf of my daughter. My failure to raise her properly has led to this disaster. I can only hope for your forgiveness."
His family had offended Princess Qing. In the worst light, it was an act of profound disrespect. In the best light, it was merely his daughter bullying others with her family's influence. Minister Zhuang naturally understood the stakes and knew which choice to make.
Compared to implicating his entire family, sacrificing his daughter was his only option.
Everyone waited for Zhou Cangyan's reaction.
