The first scene opens with the young concubine, who has just received an invitation to a grand banquet at the palace. The young man is furious that his mistress has been snubbed. He is also angry that the concubin's husband, the second prince, has been caught trying to sneak away with the first prince. He also blames his mistress for the scandal that has befallen her. He tells her that the day after her birthday the next day, her husband's majesty plans to have a banquet to celebrate her birthday. He then goes on to say that the civilian in the city is suffering from the flood but her husband still wants to celebrate the day with a big banquet. He says that she should have refused the invitation because she is not smart enough to resist such a grand event. He adds that she has tried to get into the king's good books, but now that she finally has the chance, she will accept the invitation. He asks if a guard can enter the palace, but his wife can. Everyone is invited to the banquet, and the young man tells his mistress that the solution to the