The Imperial Court resumed later in the evening. The Court Ministers had taken their positions. All were waiting for the Crown Princess to come. The Court Ministers were whispering with each other. "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess has already taken a lot of time in the Court," asserted the Minister of Rites.
"What can we expect when a woman tries to intrude in the matters of politics and the court?" The other said.
"Please be patient," Nianzu pacified the ministers. Han Wenji's eyes were fixed at the door. 'Why is the Crown Princess late?' Han Wenji wondered. The ten minutes passed but the Crown Princess did not show up in the Court.
"Your Majesty, even the First Prince is nowhere to be seen. Is it possibly because the First Prince accepted his mistake?" A whisper was heard.
