Empress Xiao was startled, and so was Nanny Leng, who glanced at her mistress. This...
Empress Xiao opened her mouth and restrained her anger for the moment. She couldn't believe Zheng Congyuan was not aware of her intentions. By saying so, he was clearly telling her that the selection for the Crown Princess Consort did not include anyone from the Xiao Family.
It would have been better not to mention the matter of the Crown Princess Consort at all.
"Fu Xun, you're still young and act impulsively. The matter of the Crown Princess Consort is crucial for the stability of your future imperial path and is an important pillar for your standing on the throne," Empress Xiao advised earnestly, glancing at Nanny Leng. Such a significant matter, and they knew nothing about it—could their information be wrong?
