The letter indeed worsened the Grand Empress Dowager's condition.
She refused to say anything, but Ye Zao knew well in her heart, so she had been comforting her these days.
It's often said that as people age, they become like a child again, needing to be coddled.
"His Majesty sent someone over, though the Ninth Princess is there and it's not as good as the Capital, it's not that bad. I've seen the letter, how could it be so poor? It's just a child's exaggeration, seeing family from home, hastily saying she's suffering. The Ninth Princess is just being playful with you." Ye Zao avoided mentioning how the Ninth Princess refused to greet the Grand Empress Dowager.
"It's fine, I have no standing, alas..." The Grand Empress Dowager shook her head: "I only hope that if possible in the future, the Emperor takes more care of her." The Grand Empress Dowager said.
