When the prince returns, he finds that the royal consort is not there to greet him. He asks her why she did not greet him when he left, and she tells him that she was busy taking care of some important business. The prince tells her that he will return soon, and that she should eat some food and drink tea first. The royal consort asks him what is on his mind, and he says that he is going to return soon to find out the reason for his absence. She tells him to eat some fruit, drink some tea, and then go back to his business. He says that she has been busy for the past ten days. She sneezes and asks him to save her father. He replies that he has no great power, but if he can save his father, he will help out. She says that if she can help her father, then she will do so as long as she gives him an order. He tells her to tell the prince about the loss of court's funds, and the prince will be informed sooner or later.