The emperor tells the princess that she will be eligible to marry in a year's time, regardless of her family background. He tells her that she must choose the "best husband" among the "young talents" of the court. The emperor asks the princess why she doesn't just ask the sons of the ministers for help in selecting a husband. The prince regent, he says, will be furious if he learns that the princess is looking for someone to marry. The king says that the prince regent is the one who sets the questions for the marriage examination. The princess asks the king why he hasn't come back to help her find a husband yet. He says that he went to the capital and offered his help, but the king refused to help him. He asks the emperor to let him know when the time comes to choose a husband for the princess.