Defying the Emperor's authority is a crime no one dares to bear.
The Countess of Xiangyang knelt on the ground, shrieking in defense: "Commandery Princess, Grand Madam, it was just this foolish girl's reckless words. She's nothing but a mouth full of nonsense. Even if you gave her ten thousand courage, she wouldn't dare defy the Emperor's authority. Please, Commandery Princess, discern the truth."
Now, she no longer pleaded with Song Ci, as she was utterly unreasonable; it was better to appeal to the Commandery Princess. This young one had a tender face and had been on the battlefield, surely possessing a heart unlike any ordinary woman; perhaps she'd let this matter go.
Niu Pan'er was indeed broad-minded. Seeing her pale, trembling face, she said, "This Commandery Princess knows that Miss Lin dare not defy the Emperor's authority."
The Countess of Xiangyang's heart eased, and she burst into a smile, proclaiming loudly: "The Commandery Princess sees everything clearly."
