This chapter opens with the news that the emperor has decided to give feng quin the title of "lord champion" . This title is bestowed on a person who has done great service to the community. The news is quickly spread throughout the house. The house is full of praise for the young man, who has brought honor to the family. The elder members of the house are shocked at the news. They wonder why the emperor is causing such strife among the family members. They also wonder if the emperor sent someone to guard chen quin and his mother, and they wonder if kang might do the same thing for chen-quin. The young man welcomes his father and mother to the house and tells them that he is going to become the lord champion soon. He also tells the elder members that he has made the family proud. The second uncle is shocked that his son is so ungrateful. He says that he did not show his son any respect when he saw him, and he is worried that he will tarnish the family's reputation. He wants to see his son and warns him to be careful.