The next morning, Ming asks the Governess why she has not told him about the deaths of his father and mother. The Governess tells him that the deaths are related to the Emperor and Empress and that Ming's family wants to take revenge on them. Ming tells her that he will not be impulsive in seeking revenge until the truth comes out. He also tells her not to pester him again, because if he does, they will have no friendship. Ming asks who is hanging out at midnight outside the Prime Minister's mansion. He tells Ming that rumors are flying that Captain rong does not like women, and that he is hanging with a woman outside the palace at night. Ming is worried that the rumors will cause him to lose his reputation, and he suggests that they just turn the rumors into reality. Ming then tells her about the Empress's plan to bring him and yuehai together. She wants Ming to marry her, because she is the heir to the throne of huizhou. Ming says that if rong wants to rebel, it will be a serious problem.