Yang Chuxia always had a knack for sharp words. Without waiting for the Mu Second Madam to continue, she added, "Moreover, our Great Zhou has always upheld the principle of 'Emperor first, then subjects; state first, then family'. I thought everyone adhered to this rule. It's only today that I realize not everyone does!"
"No matter how you look at it, Dongyang is a Commandery Princess of Great Zhou, carrying the responsibility of harmony between two clans. She holds more esteem in the Emperor's eyes than an ordinary imperial Commandery Princess. People like us, of lower status, naturally must show respect and adherence when meeting a Commandery Princess. But it seems it's not the case at the Mu Family. Last time I visited, that Concubine Tong barged in without announcement, making a ruckus without even considering the place. Can anyone just storm into the Commandery Princess's courtyard like that?"
