Princess Fuke was true to her word about the horse race. The very next day, she spread the news.
Princess Fuke was taking full charge of organizing the race. As soon as the news got out, it immediately drew everyone's attention. People wondered why there had been such a sudden change.
Previously, it seemed the Imperial Concubine was supposed to organize it.
When someone apparently asked Princess Fuke about it, her explanation began to circulate.
This is what Princess Fuke said: "The Imperial Concubine is an important person with many duties. She must oversee so many matters throughout the traveling palace. A horse race is just a small affair, hardly something that requires the Imperial Consort's personal attention. As it happens, I had nothing to do, so I volunteered to lighten her burden."
Princess Fuke's words, both in what she said and what she implied, were entirely protective of the Imperial Consort. What more could anyone say?
