In this short scene, the young ladies are introduced to the prince and his wife. The young ladies' father, the chancellor, tells them to be careful with their words and actions in front of the prince. The prince is bringing them to his palace to receive better treatment, and they should be grateful for it. The chancellor also tells the ladies to pick some flowers if they like them, as the scenery at the palace is beautiful. He compares the beauty of the palace to that of a fairy-queen from jade-green mountains, proud of her moon-shaped crystal hall. He also compares the flowers to peonies, a favorite of the second lady, and popcorn chicken, a flower of the Chinese goddess of the sea.