Zhang San, accompanied by the quartet from Legalism, arrived at the outer portion of Emperor Kaihuang's palace.
Although they stood outside, the sound of Emperor Kaihuang scolding the Crown Prince was still unmistakably audible.
Regrettably, having been delayed by fetching items, Zhang San had missed most of the tirade; by now, Emperor Kaihuang had grown tired of scolding.
Hence, only a few closing reprimands were heard before Emperor Kaihuang dismissed the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince was already in a foul mood from the scolding,
and the sight of Zhang San upon leaving only exacerbated his annoyance.
Zhang San greeted the Crown Prince with an insincere bow, further irritating him; the Crown Prince, without a word or a glance, stormed off with a flick of his sleeve.
Then someone reported his arrival, and soon after, Zhang San was admitted for an audience with Emperor Kaihuang.
