In the Eldest Princess's mansion, there was a garden.
By the pond, the Eldest Princess was scattering some feed into the water, watching a group of red and gold koi fish scramble for it.
Beside her, a palace maid was reporting, "Your Highness, it's said that last night, His Majesty fainted with rage upon learning about Gu Qi and Xia Mudan. Eunuch Hong summoned the imperial physician to the palace overnight to treat His Majesty."
The Eldest Princess asked with concern, "Is there nothing seriously wrong with the Emperor's health?"
"His Majesty's health is fine, he woke up not long after. It's said that he summoned Lord Chen into the palace early in the morning and scolded him severely, reportedly in a fit of imperial rage."
"Serves him right!"
The Eldest Princess laughed somewhat gloatingly, "It was because of his lousy idea that the Emperor lost face. Now he's neither able to advance nor retreat, he's stuck there."
