This chapter opens with a soliloquy by Shaanxi's general, who apologizes for not having been able to find the map of the Suoyang Pass. He blames the people of the Ming family for their treachery, and says that the Ming master will soon inherit the post of marquis, which means he will have to marry a woman. He says that he thinks it's a good thing that the young master has changed his mind, because it means that he's no longer in love with a woman, and that he won't be shamed by her. He also suggests that they go to the Ming city and meet the woman, who is from a family that has been killed by the Ming people. Shaanzi says that she is well-behaved, polite, and from a good background, and she has already feelings for the young man. She's heading to Ming city to find her relatives, so she's already had feelings for him. The general agrees, saying that if young master doesn't like it, they'll break his leg, so he can stay home and breed his next generation of tie family. They say their goodbyes to each other, and the general says that they're going to Ming City to find out where their relatives live, but he'd rather they stay at home, so they can search for the man they want to marry