The issue concerning Baili Anqing's dowry could be serious or trivial. If it was dealt with slightly, the Internal Affairs Department would just be punished for its's negligence. Then the Empress would step in and order the Department to present the dowry in full. If it was handled seriously, it meant that the Internal Affairs Department would be guilty of disregarding the dignity of Baili Anqing as a princess and fooling her!

The attitude of the Empress towards this issue at ...