"That is good. The young lady of the Pei family has lowered herself to marry into the Marquis Manor, so she must feel quite wronged at heart. How you treat her is entirely up to you. But remember one thing: no matter what Pei Zhijin asks you to do, you must consult with me, the Old Madame, or the Zheng family beforehand. You must never agree to anything on your own or do anything in private."
Zheng Jin, sensing that the Crown Princess did not trust him fully, immediately swore by his own future that he would never blindly follow the words of a daughter of the Pei family.
After Zheng Jin left with his head held high, Míngyú tactfully stepped forward, cupped his hands, and knelt down. "Crown Princess, it was my own initiative to ask the Crown Prince for a chance to take the Military Examination. It has nothing to do with him. It was a grave mistake of mine to participate without asking you first. I beg you to show mercy, considering that the results have not yet been posted and that I may still be of use to you."
Chapter 167