In this short scene, the two physicians discuss the effects of the plague on the people of Wei city. They have successfully treated the sick, and the plague has been effectively controlled. The imperial court has ordered that the plague be treated in Wei City until the city returns to its former prosperity. The two physicians tell the people that they will be leaving for the border, and that the second prince has been appointed to take over the city after they leave. They also tell the citizens that the border is a desolate place, and a weak woman must go there to survive.