In the middle of the night, Gui yan arrives at the Flower Tower. He tells the boy that his dream was a lie, and that his big brother is still alive and well. He also tells him that the poisonous insect that struck huan has struck once in his body, so he will not be able to work up again. He asks the doctor to remove the insect from his body so that he can replenish his body's natural healing powers. When the doctor tells him to drink the medicine, the boy is horrified at the idea of his mother speaking to him when he removes the insect.