The guardsman tells the young master that the letter is in his coat. The young master says that the whole of the city knows about the letter and that it is likely in the hands of the concubine. He says that he spent the night searching for the path to the city and that the wealthy family died too early. Now her father's daughter is in charge of the house, and she has killed the rightful heir to the throne. The old man says that this is nothing, but serves him and he can expect the future of luxury. He invites the young woman to bring him some other fine clothes and furniture. The woman claps and says that she is getting revenge.