Of course, her attempts were far from the standard and certainly not pleasing to the eye. To the Empress and others present, it was yet another moment of disdain.
The Empress, however, couldn't be bothered to take Madam Su seriously. Otherwise, she might have simply reprimanded her on the spot and moved on.
Instead, the Empress lectured Madam Su at length about proper etiquette and conduct for the future. Madam Su silently seethed, finding every word grating and unnecessary.
In her mind, it was all utter nonsense!
Complete bullsh*t!
But in order to see her own daughter, she had no choice but to endure it patiently.
Unexpectedly, towards the end of the lecture, the Empress stated, "Concubine Su remains grounded and is not receiving visitors. I summoned you today to remind you to be more mindful in the future. Learn proper decorum and rules well, and don't become a laughingstock! Once Concubine Su's confinement is lifted, you may visit the palace."
