The scene opens in the tent of the emperor's envoy, Hong Su, who has just defeated the "high wizard" . Hong Su tells the other envoys that he is not in love with them, and they are ashamed of him. He tells them that he will rip his abdomen and kill himself in front of them if they do not apologize. He says that he has feelings for both of them and that they are both unmarried. The envoys tell him that the emperor has invited him to the banquet, and that he wants to see him again. He warns them not to tell anyone about what happened the night before, as the emperor will be jealous. The scene ends with Hong Su looking at the emperor, who looks like a "toy boy" of a young lady.