"Mother, you need not blame yourself. I am also at fault here."
Consort Zheng felt a pang of disappointment, and sneered.
"Are you saying you regret not having a son?"
The Eldest Princess lowered her head, silently stirring the handkerchief in her hand.
It took quite a while before she nodded hesitantly.
"In the past... my husband treated me well!"
"Though he had a few chamber maids by his side, he always prioritized me!"
"Only when I couldn't serve him would he..."
"Serve?"
Consort Zheng stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
"You're a Princess, talking about serving a mere official's son!"
"Even if there's serving involved, he should be serving you!"
"When was it your turn to serve him?"
The Eldest Princess was somewhat taken aback.
"But..."
In the past, hadn't her biological mother often taught her:
'Women must take their husbands as the center, be virtuous and benevolent, respect elders, manage household affairs and raise children.'
