In this chapter, we learn that jiuniang is in prison because he violated the curfew the night before. This is because he was out drinking with a friend. He asks the friend if he can send a message outside, but the friend says that he can't because he's not allowed to do so after curfew. He also says that weddings and funerals can be held after curfew, but buying medicine and going to see a doctor can only be done after curfew