In this short scene, the young narrator tries to apologize for his rudeness to the emperor. He apologizes because he didn't realize that the emperor was coming. He also apologizes for hiding his identity. The emperor apologizes, but he doesn't explain why he's spending so much time in the palace. The young narrator asks why the emperor isn't spending more time at the palace, and the emperor explains that he has been invited to the party by his grandson, who is the grandson of the emperor's son. The narrator asks the emperor what's the meaning of the party, and he explains that it's a small dinner. He tells the emperor to return to the palace so he can explain himself.