In this chapter, Ling-ling tries to convince her husband that she is not responsible for Sha's death and that she should divorce immediately. He is not convinced, however, because he has not yet been proven to have anything to do with the murder. He tells her that if she had met someone she liked, she should have taken the opportunity to do so. She tells him that her brother-in-law has always been kind to her, and she hopes that he will walk out of the matter quickly. She asks why the front door is still open and asks if anyone will still protect her after she reveals her true identity. She also asks if there will be any protection for her after her identity is revealed.