In the courtyard, Mingxue is waiting for his brother. He has been waiting for him for a while, and he tells him that he has also waited for him. He also tells him about the night before, when he had asked him to come outside and talk about something, but he had not come. He tells him to blow out his candle, and Mingxues response is that he had said he would do so the next day, but that he never came. He asks why there is not a maid in the courtyard today, and when he finds out that it is late, he tells Mingxoue to get out of the courtyard. Mingxoues reply is that the courtyard is noisy, and that he is already up, so he will help him get dressed and freshen up