The Empress returned to the palace, and the Fourteenth Fujin returned to her manor.
Upon hearing she was back, the Fourteenth Master went to find her.
After discussing matters, the Fourteenth Master felt vexed; indeed, his Imperial Brother blamed their Mother.
He didn't even know whom to blame! Their Mother had... extended her hand too far.
Yet, did his Imperial Brother not give their Mother any face at all? Truly...
Stuck in the middle, he found himself unbelievably uncomfortable.
Thinking about it frustrated the Fourteenth Master deeply; he got up and took his close eunuch for a stroll.
The Fourteenth Fujin didn't stop him; it was safest not to touch him when he was angry.
The Fourteenth Master didn't know where he was heading, wandering aimlessly with the eunuch, moving towards more isolated places.
As they walked, they arrived at a pavilion, stepping in, they overheard voices from the neighboring courtyard.
