Su Yunjin secretly rejoiced.
Jiang Zhizhi and the others had stood to one side, trembling and too scared to make a peep. The Consort of Prince Rui walked up to Su Yunjin, who greeted her with a smile.
"Meeting the Consort of Prince Rui," she said, bending her waist to bow.
Su Yunjin had just bent down when the Consort lifted her up, "Madame Su, there is no need for excessive formality." While speaking, the Consort glanced at Jiang Zhizhi and the others.
She continued, "Madame Su, you are a distinguished guest in this palace, yet there are those senseless enough to think you of lower status. Today, in front of everyone here, I hereby declare that Madame Su is my sworn sister from now on. You are officially my sworn sister, and I'll see who dares to look down on you or think your status low again!"
The latter part of her speech had a heightened tone, clearly directed at Jiang Zhizhi and the others. Even they, foolish as they might be, understood the Consort's intention.
