Empress Xiao patted her son's shoulder with relief; although he still felt distressed, at least he wasn't as stubborn as his father, the Emperor.
The Crown Prince said, "Mother, I'm off to court."
Empress Xiao still worried, "Even though I don't get along with Princess Xinyang on a daily basis, after all, she is your aunt. She won't harm you. Whatever she says, just listen; do not argue with her in hall. If someone attempts to drive a wedge between you both, do not listen at all."
The Crown Prince muttered, "I won't bully her. My uncle would come back and beat me for it; after all, he's very fond of my aunt."
Empress Xiao rolled her eyes, "Hmph, your uncle doesn't adore her; it's all about male pride."
Eunuch Su hurried in with a look of urgency, "Empress! Your Highness! Something has happened!"
Empress Xiao frowned at him, "What happened?"
Eunuch Su said with barely concealed panic, "Princess Xinyang and Princess Ning An are quarreling outside of Jinluan Hall!"
