In this chapter, we learn that the late emperor carried a piece of his jade pendant with him when he fled from the palace 30 years ago. This piece of evidence has been used against him by many people, including the vassal rebels who wanted to kill him. The emperor finally gave him permission to stay in the palace, and he has been doing so ever since. He tells us that the case of the missing people injiangning county was dragged on for a year, and that many lives have been sacrificed in the process. Finally, he says, there is a closure to the case. He is also relieved that the mastermind of the case remains at large. He says that he is sorry to make him worry, but he will go back to his residence and rest. This injury is not as serious as the danger to the people of the county. He will take care of himself.