In the Imperial Palace, the Prime Minister took the scroll from Eunuch Gao Bing. After the King told him that the Crown Prince was not interested in marrying Cha Ying, Kang Xi turned restless. He decided to talk to the king once more and asked Gao Bing if he was available.
"His Majesty isn't free till the afternoon," Gao Bing informed Kang Xi. "I shall take my leave. His Majesty will get angry upon not finding me." Gao Bing left the corridor, while Kang Xi decided to come later to meet the King.
He turned to leave when he saw Eunuch Lianying approaching him. They greeted each other when Eunuch Lianying delivered the Queen's message to the Prime Minister.
Kang Xi wondered why the Queen wanted to meet him privately. Eunuch Lianying looked around before whispering near Kang Xi's ear, "It is about the Crown Prince and your daughter." Kang Xi widened his eyes in surprise and agreed to go with Eunuch Lianying.
