Festival venue, outside the Palace:
Shirley didn't get a chance to sneak away because of the guards who didn't let their guard down till the very moment from the past one hour. She began to get anxious. She need to visit black shallow of death and know why they changed plan at the last minute.
Shirley was gettingannoyed by the passing time. And, her maid friends were not even leaving her side. Shirley was basically with maids and guards around her.
Going to the lake the young maidens went to buy boats to make wishes. They still got plenty of time before the Emperor visits his people, but if they wait till that time, then there won't be any boats left to buy for making wishes.
The lake is the most crowded place during the festival. Taking it as a chance, Shirley decided its her only time to get rid of those who are tagging them.
