This chapter opens with a soliloquy by the young concubine, who tells the emperor that he will deliver the seal to the pavilion on the following day. The emperor asks her why she wants to do this, and she tells him that the seal is destined for her, and that she is not suited for managing the harem. She says that she knows who will be the perfect person to take the seal. She tells him to stare her in the face and she will not let the seal go. She then tells him about how she insulted the emperor the day before, and how she will be there tomorrow to kick him while he is down. He tells her that he has made up his mind about the seal, and he has been missing Yuyao. He says he will send his secret forces to visit her, if she is being bullied. He also tells her about the banquet, which he says is a failure.