Meanwhile back at the Empress palace
Empress Lu sent out all her servants after getting charged from her red ceremonial wide-sleeved gown. The fifth Prince's words at the banquet got on her nerve, she had only pretended to be calm to maintain appearances. The palace servants all left except her maid Xuayi.
Empress Lu walked to the small cupboard by the wall and brought out a rectangular wooden box. It had been a while she had last opened the box but it was still in good condition. She dropped the box on the table and turned the small key in the keyhole under the lid.
With a little 'Click' the lid rose, She opened the box fully. Inside the box was a pair of thick, small newborn sized socks, the socks were placed on soft white and gold blankets. Next to the blankets was a raffle, these were all that was left from her nursery back then.
