Zhou Gu disdainfully recounted Duanhua's actions and his handling of the situation at the time.
When he finished, he said irritably, "She has now returned to the capital, probably to bring charges against me."
The Duchess did not immediately provide her evaluation. Instead, she asked, "Have you told your grandfather about this?"
"I forgot." When Zhou Gu met the old Duke, he only talked about his plans with Su Rong, and never thought to bring up Duanhua.
Looking at Princess Sheng An, the Duchess said, "Mother, Princess Qingping spoils her child, and His Majesty also dotes on Duanhua. Zhou Gu's treatment of this matter is too forceful, and inappropriate. Where she goes should be her own choice. His interference, although justified, is wrong. After such a terrible loss, Duanhua will certainly complain to Princess Qingping, who was not satisfied with Zhou Gu's disapproval of Duanhua, and she may take further action."