The heavens do not comply with human desires.
Bicao left the empress's banquet in a hurry, heading towards the other side to find Heir Pei, but while crossing a bridge, she encountered several palace maids, and inadvertently got tripped, causing her to fall into the water.
Panic ensued on the shore.
Meanwhile, the emperor was bestowing rewards upon Heir Pei and Prince Xiao, thanking them for shielding the princess from the blade.
The two men rose to accept the gratitude.
When a palace maid was pouring wine for Xiao Shiqing, she accidentally spilled it all over him, forcing Xiao Shiqing to leave to change his clothes.
Shortly after he left, a palace attendant whispered a few words to Heir Pei.
Soon, Pei Ji'an also rose and apologized to the emperor, saying he had some matters and needed to leave the banquet briefly.
