Severing the Source of His Evil
Upon hearing Lady Li's words, Madame Fei was truly shocked, quickly standing up and saying with a bow, "Lady Li is absolutely right. Fortunately, Miss Zhao is fine. Otherwise, I would be consumed with guilt."
With a sigh, she continued, "Ah, it's all my fault, an incompetent mother. I previously thought Fei Yi was well-behaved and sensible, and that her embroidery skills were good. Feeling sorry for the girl's separation from her concubine mother, I agreed to let her concubine mother raise her and personally take care of her. I never expected that with such indulgence, the child would become corrupted."
Wiping the nonexistent tears from the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief, she said, "Since Fei Yi has made a mistake, I, as her legal mother, cannot shirk my responsibility. On behalf of my daughter, I apologize for the grievance you've suffered, Miss Zhao."
