This chapter opens with a description of the festival that is being held at the palace. It is a great spectacle, and all the officials are gathered in the hall to celebrate the new year. The king has arrived, and everyone is kneeling in unison. The festival is the first formal one that he has ever seen. He is wearing a golden robe, and he will be accompanied by his younger brother, who is also wearing a gold robe. The steward tells him to bring a dish for the king. He also tells him that his sister-in-law is also at the festival, and she is also accompanied by her younger brother. He tells her that she is not equal to him, and that she should not worry about it. The younger brother will perform a show with the older brothers, and if she wants to be accepted, she must show her strength in front of them.