In the mansion of the chief commander of the palace, Song Ming is waiting for him. He has come to ask him to take him to the tomb of his mother. Song Ming tells him that he has been in a coma for the past few days and that a group of astronomers has asked the emperor to burn him to death. He tells Song Ming that if he has enough rest, he will arrange for a carriage for him to go to his mother's tomb. He is disappointed that Song Ming does not take him there, but he says that he will worship his mother there anyway. He asks Song Ming to accompany him to hang