Yue Ke had spent a month in sheer trepidation within the inner courtyard of the Crown Prince's Mansion since the incident where Gu Meng fell into the water and went mad. Those in charge of the inner courtyard both sympathized with and regretted Gu Meng's condition, even continually summoning physicians to treat her. Despite physician after physician being called in, there was no sign of improvement in Gu Meng's madness.
The Steward Nanny even comforted Yue Ke, telling her to relax, that as long as there was a sliver of hope, the Crown Prince's Mansion would continue treating Miss Gu Meng. She even thoughtfully suggested assigning a female servant to help take care of Gu Meng.