This scene takes place in the minister's mansion. It is the middle of the night, and the girl is dying. She begs her father to come out and watch a play. He refuses, saying that he is too young to be in love with her. He tells her that his uncle has invited her to eat dumplings on a dragon boat festival, and that she should not be too close to him. The girl begs him to go with her, but he says that he cannot, because his son's cousin is a candidate for the post of examiner for the festival. He says that his son is too strict with his son, and apologizes for his behavior. The play is called "Wife in an abandoned