Duke Huan returned home, utterly despondent.
He informed his wife of the truth.
Madam Wei, upon hearing her son was to be executed, was so shocked she fainted on the spot.
When she woke up a while later, she hurriedly prepared to dress and pay respects to the Princess Consort.
Prince Li Zheng was her father; although she was illegitimate, if she were to kneel and plead, she believed Prince Li Zheng would not remain indifferent.
However, when Madam Wei returned to the Imperial Mansion, she didn't even get to see the Princess Consort.
The servant said the Princess Consort was resting, to which Madam replied, "Then I'll wait in the flower hall."
However, that wait lasted two hours.
Not even a cup of tea was served.
Eventually, the Princess Consort did wake, but still refused to see her.
The servant said, "The Princess Consort remarked that given this situation, Madam, you should reflect on why you failed to educate your child properly."
