In the Imperial Garden, the Emperor and Prince Ping each held a child in their arms, carefully soothing them. After the twins stopped crying, the Emperor cast a dissatisfied glance at Noble Consort An.
"It was I who ordered the children to play in the Imperial Garden—are you planning to punish me along with them?"
"Children being a bit mischievous is perfectly normal. You're already a grandmother, so why are you still fussing over a three-year-old child? Truly, the older you get, the more regressive you become. Go back to your palace and reflect thoroughly."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the likes of Consort Xian.
"And you lot—none of you tried to intervene, just standing by and watching the drama unfold like it was entertainment. You lack the dignity of a palace mistress. All of you should return to your rooms and reflect for me."
The Emperor, having heard of the incident, was genuinely angry.
