Princess Ning did not put on any airs, making Lady Wu and her companions feel especially cordial. They talked about amusing rural anecdotes, in which Lady Jin and her daughters had no chance to interject.
The mother and her two daughters were somewhat annoyed at being neglected for so long, and Sun Xiaochen, the youngest of them, could not hold back any longer as she blurted out, "Big sister, no wonder everyone says you're kind-hearted. I don't even understand the words of these rural people, yet you chat with them so merrily."
Princess Ning's face fell at once, and she said coldly, "They are benefactors of Prince Ning Mansion, honored guests; how can you be so disrespectful? Both the Prince and I aren't ungrateful. We will forever hold in our hearts those who have been kind to us. You are my sister and should not embarrass me or tarnish my reputation. Apologize, right now."
