The Ming family tells the Ming courtiers to tie up the Ming marquis and send him to his room. The Ming tells the courtiers that the princess belongs to the royal family and that they have no right to interfere in her affairs. Ming says that he will leave first, and the Ming tells him to guard outside the door of the marquiss room tonight. Ming asks why he is being punished. The old marquis told him that he would be "dead meat" if he left his room, Ming says. Ming promises to pay the Ming family if they untie him. Ming feels dizzy and asks the Ming if he can go to the palace the next day.