Back at the imperial villa, Ming decides to go for a walk and spend some time with his family. He tells himself that he's worthy of killing himself for his injuries. He's going to find out the truth about his father's plan to kill him. Ming tells the girl to go see her master on her way to meet her maker. He says that he took care of all the low-lifes before he reached the palace, so he didn't have to worry about the girl. Ming asks the girl what she wants as a thank you for saving his life. The girl says that she wants a jade pendant. Ming says that his grandma gave him the pendant, but she pushed it away. He wants to take it back and give it to his new bride. Ming then tells the steward of the palace not to tease the girl anymore. The steward is one of Ming's closest friends, and Ming knows that Ming could lose the title of prince any day now. Ming wants to find a new master.