Phoenix in the Imperial Palace

The Imperial Concubine tells the Governess that he has been busy helping Shaonan get the sword. He tells her that he wants her to be his concubine and that she needs to establish a relationship with him. She tells him that the taste of tea is not the same as it used to be. She says that she has prepared some incense and food for him. He asks her to take advantage of the chance to poison Shaan.