The next morning, Hu tells his wife that he has sworn on his life that he will never marry anyone in the royal family. He tells her that if she tells the truth, he will issue an edict annulling the marriage. He says that if the rumor is true, then he will send an order to annul the wedding. He also says that the marriage will be annulled everywhere. The next day, Hu and his wife pack up and head back to the palace.