"Empress Su, since entering the Middle Palace, has been virtuous, kind, and of impeccable character. Her nature is gentle and her treatment of others magnanimous. Within the six palaces, she has nurtured the consorts with care; throughout the imperial quarters, there is none who does not praise her virtue. Since attending to Me, she has risen early and retired late, exhausting her efforts to assist Me in managing the affairs of the inner court, allowing Me to be free from domestic worries and to focus entirely on the affairs of the state. During every festival and ceremony, the Empress has made comprehensive preparations, ensuring rituals were conducted with solemnity, fully demonstrating the graceful demeanor of a mother of the nation."
"However, the First Prince was harmed by treacherous individuals, leading the Empress to dwell in the back halls for years, chanting scriptures in deep sorrow."
"The First Prince’s death at the hands of the Jiang clan was truly the result of My own failure to discern the truth. I have reflected upon this with heavy guilt and feel deep remorse for the years of companionship the Empress has endured alongside Me."
Chapter 836