The Vice Minister Sun learned about his daughter's demotion and her confinement to the Cold Palace after the morning court session had concluded.
Last time, it was his actions that incited the Emperor's wrath, and this time it was his daughter's actions. Courtiers who were not familiar with Vice Minister Sun now implicitly distanced themselves from him.
Naturally, Vice Minister Sun was not qualified to plead with the Emperor, thus even trying to inquire about Lady Sun's situation was fruitless.
"Why don't you go and ask Prince Xuan? Last time, the reason you were reprimanded by the Emperor was precisely because of the reason provided by Prince Xuan, wasn't it?" Lady Sun cried, her eyes red, as she sobbed and wiped her tears with a handkerchief.
"Silence!" Vice Minister Sun snapped, startled, and after ensuring no one was paying attention outside, he lowered his voice: "How can you speak such words recklessly? If it reaches the Emperor's ears, we wouldn't keep our heads."
