Yvonne insists she knows her health condition well and rejects concerns from Anna, her mother-in-law, who accuses her of feigning illness to avoid greeting her. Yvonne defends her past sacrifices caring for Anna when she was bedridden. Simon, Yvonne's husband, supports Yvonne's claim that she was too exhausted from serving the emperor to get up early. Anna doubts this, noting Yvonne's healthy appearance, which escalates tensions. Simon lashes out, embarrassing Yvonne and Anna before storming off. Meanwhile, Yvonne is summoned to the palace that night, hinting at a significant challenge ahead.