Qiu Xinran fell into the icy lake during the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet. She was standing by the lake with Xia Xiuyan when He Zhong approached. As she retreated, she fell into the water. Xia Xiuyan reached out to grab her but missed due to her narrow-sleeved riding clothes. The Emperor was displeased but let it go because the one who fell was Qiu Xinran.
