In this chapter, we learn that Cai Mingyu, a newcomer to the kingdom, has been accused of favoring Cai Lingyu, the wife of the second-in-command of the royal physician. Cai Mingyue, the doctor's wife, is also accused of favoritism, but she denies it, saying that she is only trying to protect Cai Mingue. Cai Minyu, another newcomer, also denies the charge, but he does admit that he has heard rumors that Cai Lingue is in love with another woman.