In this short scene, we learn that ling yu's stepmother treats sheng well, and that he is very fond of his hair tie, which he sews himself. . Mr. Lu tells us that he has asked someone to deliver a letter to the royal palace, and he is afraid that he will get lost in the heat. He says that in the novel there are many encounters at the port, so it is imperative that they be forward in the plot. He tells her that it is right that she protect herself in front of the royal majesty, but that she should make sure that she lives up to her conscience. He advises her not to pursue the matter further, but she says that she has been to a royal temple, and she thinks it is strange that the temple is built on a barren land, surrounded by barren mountains. He asks her to drink some water to quench her thirst, and tells her to touch herself and see.