In this chapter, the narrator tells the audience that he is still in prison for spreading rumors. He says that the man who was behind the prince's promotion was the one who misappropriated the money from the disaster relief fund. The narrator says that if the money had not been misspent, the refugees might not have suffered so much. He adds that the people of Huaibei have been smiling at the two men, but that the position of the king is a sensitive one, and that they should be careful not to harm the family's future. He also says that he will touch the king's hand, and he will stand by him. The two men decide to play an ice-skating and archery game, but the narrator refuses to allow it, saying that his leg hurts. The game begins, and the narrator says he wants a reward when he wins.
In this chapter, the narrator tells the audience that he is still in prison for spreading rumors. He says that the man who was behind the prince's promotion was the one who misappropriated the money from the disaster relief fund. The narrator says that if the money had not been misspent, the refugees might not have suffered so much. He adds that the people of Huaibei have been smiling at the two men, but that the position of the king is a sensitive one, and that they should be careful not to harm the family's future. He also says that he will touch the king's hand, and he will stand by him. The two men decide to play an ice-skating and archery game, but the narrator refuses to allow it, saying that his leg hurts. The game begins, and the narrator says he wants a reward when he wins.