Bixuan tells the emperor that he just sprained his hand, and that he doesn't want to bring in a doctor. The emperor reassures him that he'll find out the murderer's identity and that they can avenge their daughter's death soon. He says that he has let the secret police investigate the murderer, and he swears to heaven that he won't let him get hurt again. The king tells him that the prince of the chu is waiting for him, and the emperor welcomes him with open arms. The prince tells the king that he wants to stay for a while, to learn more about the shu and politics of the kingdom, and to learn how to govern the country from the king. The two of them plan to have dinner together the next night.