At the opening of the second chapter, we are introduced to the protagonist's father, who is a wealthy and powerful man. He tells his daughter that the prince from Liaoyin appears to be able to care for his family, and that he is a handsome young man. The protagonist, however, is not so sure about the prince's ability to be a good father. He is worried that his father will choose a suitor for his daughter, and he is also worried about the general, who has already been chosen as her husband