The narrator and his son arrive at the third prince's mansion, where they find that there is no room left for them to stay. The prince tells them that the imperial exam is coming up in four years, and that all examinees will be there to take it. He offers them a private room, but they refuse, saying that it is inappropriate for someone of their social class to live in such a large place. He tells them to go to the inns and find a room for them, and they agree to do so.