This is the first time that the audience is introduced to the inner workings of the inner court, and it is explained that the southern court is responsible for the management of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is implied that the northern court is also responsible for managing the Ming dynasties. The narrator then introduces the audience to a new character, who is a disciple of the old master, ji lan. This character is described as a "new disciple" of ji lan, and the two men are shocked to learn that he is a member of the clan of six people.