Duke Chong's Mansion.
After Duke Chong fainted, a doctor was hastily summoned to the mansion to check his pulse.
The doctor repeatedly instructed Duke Chong to remain calm and peaceful, as anger harms the liver; it would be best for him to rest in bed.
Duke Chong indeed found it difficult to hold on any longer.
The Duchess of Chong had the maid light incense beneficial for sleep, so Duke Chong could get a good rest.
Yet, just as Duke Chong fell asleep, the Emperor's summons arrived.
Under normal circumstances, the Duchess would surely have rejected it on Duke Chong's behalf, but the Emperor demanded Duke Chong roll into the palace.
Duke Chong held immense power over the court, and the Emperor's command showed how furious he was.
Refusing the Emperor now would undoubtedly be adding fuel to the fire.
Though distressed for Duke Chong, the Duchess had no choice but to wake him.
Before Duke Chong even left the mansion, he already knew why the Emperor was summoning him.
