Ye Xinyan saw Madam Yin fall silent and didn't press the matter further. These things couldn't be rushed; it was best to gradually bring it up and wait until Madam Ying was used to the topic before discussing it further.
She called Jiu Yu over, "Go to the front courtyard and find out what the Duke and the Crown Prince are up to," she said. With the situation having escalated to this point, even a scolding would stir some reaction, wouldn't it? How else could she explain herself? The old man still expected her and Qi Jia to be close to his little grandson; surely, he should show some sincerity.
Madam Yin spoke without much enthusiasm, "What's there to ask about? At most they'll ground him; what else could they possibly do to him? After all, they only have that one son."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Jiu Yu returned, "Wife of the heir apparent, Miss, the Duke has sent word asking you both to come to the front courtyard's council hall for a discussion."
