The next morning, Cai jinhua asks to be excused for a moment to check on his acting skills. He thinks that director wang has noticed that he looks like his lover. He wonders why the director is not checking on them. He also asks if they are planning to perform a spontaneous event tonight. The director tells him that they are rehearsing a bath scene. He says that the scene is between the Emperor and a noble consort. The audience comments on the improved acting of su ranran. She says that she will continue to improve her acting.