Bao Yu overhears her and is moved. She teases him about the Princess wish to marry Bao Chai and storms off. She overhears Bao Yu declaring his continued devotion to her. Scene 2: Princess Jia's quarters at the palance / Granny's chamber Princess Jia writes a letter to her family informing them she has lost her position and will be dead by the time they read the letter.
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