For anyone curious about the actual events in chapter 11, here's what I gathered from the raws: The empress arrives to assist the female lead, helping her change her dress. They share tea and sweets, during which the empress expresses her belief that the female lead's parents pressured her into the marriage and offers her help. This prompts the female lead to blurt out her feelings for the male lead in a bit of a ramble, but the empress appears to think that the female lead is merely saying it out of obligation. Nevertheless, she offers her assistance if needed. Later, during the carriage ride home, the male lead unexpectedly faints.
For anyone curious about the actual events in chapter 11, here's what I gathered from the raws: The empress arrives to assist the female lead, helping her change her dress. They share tea and sweets, during which the empress expresses her belief that the female lead's parents pressured her into the marriage and offers her help. This prompts the female lead to blurt out her feelings for the male lead in a bit of a ramble, but the empress appears to think that the female lead is merely saying it out of obligation. Nevertheless, she offers her assistance if needed. Later, during the carriage ride home, the male lead unexpectedly faints.