The episode begins with the shattered instrument that was meant to summon the emperor, causing confusion and frustration among the palace staff. Despite a thorough search of the entire palace, the woman capable of playing the crucial melody remains missing. The emperor, disappointed with the futile efforts and the disruption caused, orders that no one search for her anymore. Later, a similar melody is heard coming from the nearby Blossom Court, but the place is locked and reportedly in use, deepening the mystery and setting up the next challenge of finding the elusive musician.