Zhulan returned home and signalled her daughters-in-law to go rest, especially Mrs. Zhao who was still pregnant!
Zhulan touched her headdress; she planned to wear it herself for a while before storing it away in the treasury. As for the other gemstones, she instructed her staff to catalog them; these treasures were family heirlooms.
Inside the Palace, the Emperor summoned Shi Qing. After Shi Qing paid his respects, the Emperor told him to rise and then asked with concern, "Is your health any better?"
Shi Qing heard the concern in the voice and dared not relax, "Your servant is much better, I thank Your Majesty for your concern."
The Emperor gestured for Shi Qing to take a seat and then said, "I never expected that you and I would be related by blood. I was unaware before, but I don't deny what I have done."
