Duke Chong's Mansion.
Study.
The Duchess of Duke Chong pushed the door open and walked in.
However, the Duke was not in the study.
The Duchess sat down, and the maid served tea.
Just as the Duchess lifted the teacup, she heard footsteps approaching.
The Duchess hastily put down the cup and stood up.
Duke Chong walked in, and she approached him and said, "Have you gone to persuade King Beimo again?"
Duke Chong said nothing.
The Duchess complained, "He's been at our Duke Mansion for a long time, and he's very stubborn. Why does the Duke still try to persuade him?"
"What do you understand?" replied Duke Chong.
"The Emperor's men are still here. Even if I can't persuade him, I have to go every day."
Duke Chong sat down, looked at the Duchess, and asked, "How is Yongcheng Bo Mansion?"
"Their only son is dead; how can they be fine," the Duchess sighed.
"The fortunate thing is that their enemies also died, providing some comfort to their hearts."
