The Governess is worried that she will not be able to make it to the birthday banquet because of her quarrels with the Governess. She tells her that she has found a way to go to the palace, but that it will take three days for her father to return. He will be back in three days. He says that he found an excuse to go, and that he wants to come back tonight. He tells her to sleep in her room, but she refuses to do so. She says that she wants to sleep with her because her room is ruined. She also says that a few ministers tried to force her to resign from her position as a commandant of the imperial guards. She promises to be more powerful and protect her.