The commander of the North recalls that he has dreamed of Cai Ming several times. He tells Cai Ming that he is his own, and that no one else can take Cai Ming away from him. Cai Ming tries to convince Cai Ming not to listen to him, but the commander tells him that Cai Ming is a new person, and he will break free of his bonds and flee. The commander asks Cai Ming if he wants to know where his mother is, and Cai Ming says that he sent his men to take her away from the magistrate. He says that the reason he is here is to find out where he took her, and not because he cares about Cai Ming