Colleagues within the imperial court looked at Jiang Yuanbai with unease in their eyes. Those who were aligned with Prince Cheng and not on good terms with Jiang Yuanbai even purposely said to him, "This is truly a case of 'like father, like daughter!' Your beloved daughter indeed carries your grace, drawing her sword to assist when she sees injustice. Such a righteous deed, a righteous deed indeed!"
The circle of noblewomen, on the other hand, thought Jiang Li was meddling in affairs that were none of her business. By doing so much, she was merely trying to show off and attract attention, creating all sorts of spectacles, always making herself visible. They said she had completely lost the face of an official's daughter, engaging only in unseemly actions. They were relieved that she was not their sister, lest her actions taint their own reputations.