In this chapter, we learn that the first prince handled the riot in the south well, and that he gained popularity and support among the people. The first prince sends all of his investigations to his father, Duke Kairam, and receives them in real time. He also sends the tax return for the Lambert estate back to the king. The highness prince is disappointed in the chancellor for leaving all of the affairs in his hands. He commands the chancellor to take the queen into the second palace. The chancellor says that there are growing numbers of nobles supporting the second prince, which is more damaging to the queen than her loss of power. He tells the highness that he cannot speak to him in private, but that he must politely decline the position of chancellor. He says that if he becomes the crown prince he will promote him to the top position.