In the midst of a verbal dispute at the Mu Family home, it was only natural that Commandery Princess Dongyang should step in to smooth things over. She didn't feel it appropriate to reprimand Madam Tong, who was senior in age, so she turned to Yang Chuxia and said, "Alright, alright, say no more. You need to give me some face today and stop talking so much, alright?"
Having said this, Commandery Princess Dongyang was actually quite fed up with Madam Tong. At her advanced age, causing such a scene in front of so many people at her own house was totally annoying.
"Ha ha, my apologies, my apologies, I just can't help but speak my mind. When others criticize me, I can still bear it, but as soon as I hear someone say anything about my husband or my son, I get worked up, and when I'm worked up, I talk too much. I forgot this is your home," Dongyang said. She was, of course, obligated to show some respect, "Don't worry, I'll keep my mouth shut from now on."
