When the emperor asks the maid why she pretended to be the palace maid, she tells him that she pretended because she was curious about the palace. The emperor tells her that she will be punished for lying if she does not tell him about roujia's situation within three days. The maid tells the emperor that he asked her to watch over her mistress, and the emperor says that he will reward her handsomely if she tells anyone about the incident.