The Imperial Concubine Ji intended to establish rules for the new daughter-in-law, but the latter was very compliant, voluntarily standing aside to serve dishes, with impeccable etiquette.
It was Prince Min, however, who, either out of affection or some other reason, asked her to sit down.
"I have said before, you are the Princess, these tasks of serving dishes are for the servants to handle, there's no need for you to do them."
The Imperial Concubine Ji glanced at her son and also said, "Ze'er is right, you should sit down and eat."
The Princess Consort of Prince Min smiled faintly in thanks and sat down.
Silence at the table, and no talking while eating.
The Imperial Concubine Ji, with the corner of her eye, swept over the Princess Consort of Prince Min's dining etiquette, somewhat surprised.
