Upon hearing the Empress Dowager's words, the Princess, wife of Prince An, flushed with embarrassment. She felt wronged and increasingly empathised with Du Yijin. However, due to the Empress Dowager's long-established authority, she dared not say another word. Experience had taught her that she could not win an argument against the Empress Dowager, and any more words would only lead to more mistakes.
When had Du Yijin ever faced such a situation that felt like a three-way interrogation? The Empress Dowager's words scorched her face with embarrassment. Struggling to regain her composure, she managed to reply, "Honorable Imperial Grandmother, I dare not! My hand is..."