This chapter opens with Lu's mother scolding her son for treating her rudely. She tells him that she has become a mortal enemy of his, and that he should get rid of the woman who has been rude to her. The woman is named Gu yi Xue, and she is the illegitimate child of her current husband, Fu zheng Xun. Her father, Lu, was imprisoned 15 years ago and died in prison. Lu tells his mother that he is not surprised that her son is on his side. He asks her if she would still choose to remain by his side if she knew the truth.