In this chapter, we learn that the Ming family is still mourning the loss of their patriarch, the Ming Emperor, who was killed in battle. The Ming Emperor's son, Ming nianbing, is now ten years old, and he has a special gift for his mother: a jade token with his name engraved on it. He asks the Ming mistress to give the token to the common people in exchange for Ming's help in the future, but the mistress refuses, saying that she is still in a rush. She tells Ming to take care of his own men, and Ming agrees to do so.