The duke explains that the imperial decree will arrive in two days. The duke's son yunche is a scholar and a master of martial arts. The princess is gentle and virtuous, and he is a perfect match for her. He tells the duke that the princess treated his son differently since young, and that if they can marry, they will be happy as servants. The young duke is shocked and says that his father is seriously ill. He says that he will be unable to see his son since he is lying in bed, but he says that the marriage is more than he could wish for. He asks his son to forgive him for being rude, and says he will come back to the mansion in 2 days to prepare for the wedding. He then turns to the front hall and asks his father why he said that his son serves the emperor. The father replies that the emperor is weakening the family's power. He reminds his son that marriage to a family like his is a deal, and the lives of 200 people depend on his decision.