Does Ji Yun not understand that being late to such a banquet, no matter the reason, is a loss of face for Prince Wu?
Consort Ruan simply waved her hand and, looking at Ji Yun, said, "You may go back." Then, turning to Mrs. Xu, she added, "You should follow her back. Later, let Mrs. Loo pack up your belongings properly. The palace will send them to you. Once at the prince's mansion, serve well."
Mrs. Xu immediately agreed. Seeing her own master's displeased expression, she knew her master meant for her to take charge as soon as she arrived at Prince Wu's mansion. This was about saving face for Princess Consort Wu.
How could Mrs. Xu dare not be diligent?
As for Princess Consort Wu, Mrs. Xu was not afraid of her. Her only master was Consort Ming. Since the princess consort could not manage the mansion properly, she would have to learn. As for when Consort Ming would allow the princess consort to take back power, all she had to do was obey Consort Ming's orders.
