In this chapter, we are introduced to the minister of justice of ancient China, who is also known as the "minister of justice." He is the head of the censorate, which is the equivalent of the public prosecutors office in ancient China. The minister explains that the court will be presided over by the supreme court, the court of law, and the supreme judiciary. He tells the minister that he has lost a lot of weight, and that it was the minister who encouraged the "unfilial girl" to join the army. He asks the minister to show him his cards and tell him exactly what he wants to do.