Exiting the Fengyi Palace, where the queen resides, the skies already turned dark.
The queen personally arranged for a eunuch to escort Su Rong out of the imperial harem. Despite the offer of arranging a sedan chair for transportation, Su Rong was not fond of it, and chose to walk instead. As such, the eunuch led the way with a lantern while Su Rong sheltered herself under an umbrella as they made their way out of the palace.
Just as they started to leave, they ran into the sedan chair of Imperial Concubine Zhen.
Given that Su Rong's identity as a Nanchu princess was not a secret, it was unnecessary for her to step aside. Nevertheless, since she was on foot and everyone else was in a sedan chair, she decided to give way.
As the sedan chair approached, Imperial Concubine Zhen lifted the curtains and commanded, "Stop."
The sedan chair came to a stop instantly.
Imperial Concubine Zhen stuck her head out and, looking at Su Rong, asked with a smile, "Are you Lady Su Qi?"
