The meaning behind Situtu Xueer's words was quite clear, it was Aunt Yu who offended her, which led to the punishment.
The Emperor looked at Old Master Gu with a face full of helplessness, as if to say, "There is sufficient evidence for the assault on your woman, my hands are tied."
Old Master Gu's expression was grim as he turned to Xuexue and said hatefully, "There's a saying, when you beat a dog, you consider its owner. Even if this worthless concubine did offend you, it's not your place to punish her, is it, Princess Consort of War Prince?"
It became a laughingstock throughout the Capital, and just thinking about this filled Old Master Gu with rage.
Xuexue looked down at her delicate hands and said, "This Princess Consort did not wish to hit her, but Aunt Yu deliberately ran into me and begged for a beating. I was left with no choice. Old Master Gu, take a look, Aunt Yu has too many bones, even my palm got injured."
Provocation, it's absolutely provocation.
