He had become embroiled with Grand Princess Huilan, and Tang Yin felt some irritation, as well as some resentment towards his aunt for always engaging in activities that couldn't be made public. But upon reflection, it wasn't just because Bai Ruozhu hadn't shared the stocks of Hua Xiangrong with her. Rather, it was her love of control. Whenever there was something she couldn't dictate, she would find it unbearable.
Even towards him, the Emperor's nephew, she behaved the same way. Although she never stated it directly, the Emperor was aware that she harbored many complaints against him.
As an emperor, he could not blindly take her side without distinguishing right from wrong—that was the act of a feckless ruler. Besides, he had already shown Grand Princess Huilan enough respect. Anyone else would have been punished by now, or at the very least ordered to reflect behind closed doors.
