In this chapter, xiaoshi and yuelao discuss the meaning of life. . The soul ferryman explains that he used to be a music master in the prime ministers mansion, and the lady from the mansion used to come to his house to listen to his music. After a while, they fell in love with each other, but she asked him to leave the mansion. In this life, he didn't live long either. He explains that in his previous life, the emperor betrothed him, and he died drunk on his wedding day. He doesn't understand why marriage is so important in life. He says that everyone will die sooner or later, but that the woman who has a happy ending always seems to get married and have a happy life after her death. He adds that he would like to meet her someday, but the ban on reincarnation means that they can't.