At a royal audience Eva loudly objects to the succession and is called a lunatic; family members beg her to apologize while guards seize her. A sudden imperial decree names Prince Liam Crown Prince, overturning expectations and shocking the court. Officials reshuffle residences — mentioning West Court and a shed — and murmurs spread about who changed Father’s mind. Eva is summoned to meet the Grand Princess. Facing that call, she answers, "I'd like to see whether the Aspens are still fit to rule Qevar," leaving a direct challenge hanging at the end of the episode.