The next morning, Shuguang wakes up to find that his father is dead. He tells Shuguang to stay away from his father, who has forbidden anyone from entering his bedchamber. Shuguang tries to convince his father to let him in, but his father refuses to let anyone in. He says that he has been worried about Shuguang, and Shuguang tells him that he knows that someone is trying to control Shuguang. He promises Shuguang that he will help him get back on his feet.