In this chapter, we learn that the man never leaves a trace. He only writes letters to the courtiers, and even his handwriting is different from one day to the next. He tells the girl to look into the disappearance of the concubine. He also tells her that there is turmoil brewing in the great shu. He says that the harem must be in turmoil because of the sudden disappearance of a female noble. The girl tells him not to worry, as long as she is here, she will make sure that she gets to southern tuan safely