The narrator introduces us to a famous temple called Baiyun, which is located on a mountain in the capital. Baiyun means "holy place" and is associated with a number of holy things, including taoism, love, marriage, and so on. The narrator tells us that his brother was a frequent visitor to the temple and that he recommended him to come there because marriage prayers were very effective at the temple. The name of the temple is so familiar that it seems that Miss Jing is also looking for a suitor. This name seems to be associated with something other than marriage bliss, and the narrator thinks that this name is connected to something else, such as the peoples rebellion or the assassination of the emperor. The protagonist is shocked to learn that the whole thing is connected with Miss Jing, and he begs the narrator to give him some advice.