In this chapter, we are introduced to a new member of the family, Nangong yue, who is the daughter of the King and Queen of China. She is a spoiled princess, spoiled by her father's lack of regard for the rules of the royal court. Nangong is the first member of her family to win a favor from the Queen, and she is very happy about it. She tells her mother that she plans to host a birthday party for her son, Lin , in celebration of his upcoming birthday. She asks her mother to help her prepare for the party, as she might not be able to do so if she is not familiar with ropes. She says that she will help Lin as best she can, and that she would like to know how long Lin can keep up this behavior with his retarded son.