Noble Consort Xiao sneered. "Alright, since you're from the Xiao family, you should be smarter. Get up."
She gestured for Madam Xiao and her daughter to take a seat.
Madam Xiao thought Noble Consort Xiao would support them if they stayed. She began to complain about the incidents in the hall, speaking ill of Lin Sisi, hoping to tarnish her reputation in front of Noble Consort Xiao.
Noble Consort Xiao listened casually, neither rebuking nor refuting.
When Xiao Ruxue and Madam Xiao finished speaking, Noble Consort Xiao appeared as composed as ever, holding a pearl hairpin in her hand.
She toyed with the hairpin. "Are you done?"
Madam Xiao, holding Xiao Ruxue's hand, spoke respectfully. "Your Majesty, I know I tend to be long-winded, but I'm doing this for the Ninth Prince's sake. Please don't misunderstand."
