Xian Guifei's voice trembled as she spoke, "Your Majesty, I heard the commotion involving Xiao Chen. As his mother, I could not remain in my palace and do nothing while my child's life was at risk, so I came here to find out what happened."
Xian Guifei's hand clenched into a fist at her side. She lowered her head, eyes burning with hatred. You—old woman—dare to look down on me? Just wait. When Xiao Chen ascends the throne, you will regret this day. The venomous thought flashed across her eyes before she quickly veiled it with another flow of tears.
Hearing Xian Guifei's words, Empress Dowager Zhao's hand trembled with fury. She pointed at her, eyes sharp with contempt.
"You stupid woman! You failed to raise the First Prince properly—what could possibly happen to that rascal? He was the one who injured the First Princess, yet because her mother is absent, you dare to storm in here and complain? Who gave you such audacity?"
