The next morning, Lingyan tells his father that the four women have agreed to keep the jade pendant in their possession. He tells him that the pendant is a symbol of authority, and that anyone who wants to use it can do so. He also tells him to be careful with the pendant, as the topic of the pendant has changed so rapidly. He says that he will manage the Prefecture fairly, but that his highness worries too much. Lingyan asks his father why he wants to stay in his room during the night, and he says that it is because of the mission he is about to perform