[This was hard to do, but Ianthe thought Ningguang might be able to help her work through something that's been bothering her for weeks and come to a head now that a line was crossed with Ianthe. But it wasn't as easy as she was sure everyone thought it should be. Ningguang was harsh but pragmatic.]
Ningguang, may I ask for your perspective on a matter than has been on my mind as of late?
Text (nebulous time before the duchess' stomach shows up)
Ningguang, may I ask for your perspective on a matter than has been on my mind as of late?