Although it's said that for the Heavenly Family there are no private matters, as family affairs are state affairs, the relocation of Empress Dowager Xiao Zhang's grave leans more towards an internal affair of the Imperial family. Even Empress Dowager Li, as the mother of the nation, is not in a position to handle it; the Xu Imperial Family must take the lead in expressing an opinion.
Empress Dowager Li governs on behalf of Emperor Xiaochang, and her power originates from him. Unlike the Xu Emperors, she does not hold absolute authority within the Imperial family.
In state affairs, the Xu Imperial Family might concede to Empress Dowager Li on some matters. After all, Empress Dowager Li is also a representative of the Imperial family, representing the interests of a part of the Xu Imperial Family. However, in the internal affairs of the Imperial family, Empress Dowager Li's status is not necessarily so revered. Some of the Princes in the Imperial Court are also holders of real power!
