This chapter opens with a conversation between the Governess and her lady-in-waiting. The Governess tells her that the pavilion is hiding fugitives and that they are searching the mansion. She asks if this is a test by the highness of the capital or if it is merely a test of his lackeyship. She says that she has already expected this and that he is ling the biggest lackey of Ziyi. She tells him that she received a report that a wanted fugitive was seen at the pavilion. She then asks him to take leave of the county lord, who will not see him off. He says that he will not and asks her to forgive him