The scene shifts to the bedroom, where the General is still angry with the others for breaking his promise to protect the painting. He blames himself for the mess. He tells them that he gave the lamp to the General because he wanted to dull the edges of the painting, but he didn't realize that it would cause the room to burn. The General tells him that the lamp is made of whale-bone oil, which is used in the Samadhi fire, and that he should explain everything to him. He then tells the General that he can tell him about his relationship with Shen Qingxuan, and the General will be paid for the repairs to the forbidden room.